Duties of the New Fire Marshal
Joseph L. Baldwin takes a broad role set to investigate fires in the state detailing origin and circumstances including design or carelessness. He may enter premises subpoena witnesses and collaborate with district attorneys and courts while inspecting dilapidated buildings and dangerous chemistry storage. Educational outreach includes distributing fire safety books in schools with monthly drills and annual reports to the governor. A standard municipal building code and fire insurance policy are to be drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Baldwin
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Stadard
Speed Comparison: Ladybird Outpaces Moth by Vast Lengths
A ladybird can travel 20,000,000,000 times its length in an hour while a moth covers only fifty times its length in the same period. The fact highlights extreme disparity in relative travel scales between the two insects.
Ellwood City Teachers Decide to Resign After Term
Several Ellwood City School teachers will resign at term end. At least two plan marriages this month. Board to elect new teachers next meeting. Prof. Becker may seek principal post again. other educators expected to apply. Mrs. Gertrude Cossitt and Miss Edna Book will not return next year due to illness and family care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Becker
Gertrude Cossitt
Breenville
Edna Book
Ellwood Zelienople Choral Society Plans Recitals
Arrangements completed for combined Ellwood City and Zelienople choral societies to perform in Ellwood City June 38 and 4, Zelienople June 6, Evans City June 11 under Prof. O. E. Bartel. One hundred voices sing works by Gretchen, Pinsuti, Benoist, Gounod with a male chorus, soloists Miss Walsh and Esther Griffiths, and Miss Zeigler and R. T. Griffiths as accompanists. Great local interest in forming a permanent choral union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Zelienople
Ellwood
Evans City
Tusday
O. E. Bartel
Fanning
Ellwood City Welcomes Rev. J. A. Lytell as Pastor
Ellwood City June 1 Rev J A Lytell of California Pa has accepted a call to the First Christian Church and will assume duties at once He has preached here often and impressed the congregation with his vigor and personality The church has been without a pastor for over a year and expects a revival in all departments with his arrival though the salary remains the same as in California He is married with a family and plans to move here when a residence is secured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
J. A. Lytell
California
First Christian Church
Lytell
The
Christian Church
Illinois
Special Sermon by Pastor Stamm for Knights of the Golden Eagle
Rev. A Stamm of the reform ed church will preach a special sermon to Knights of the Golden Eagle members on Sunday evening. The group will meet at their hall and march to the church in a body.
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A. Stamm
The
Reformed Church
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Residence by Frank Rodgers Nears Completion on Sixth Street
The handsome house on upper Sixth Street built by Frank Rodgers is nearing completion. When finished it will contain all modern conveniences and be one of the finest in town.
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Frank Rodgers
Upper Sixth Street
Community News: Local Returns From Trips and Visits
Arthur Cohen resumes duties after a Pittsburg trip. Miss Jean DeLabardie back from New Castle. Fred and Mrs Belmer home after Beaver Falls. Olive Nolan visits from Sharon formerly Ellwood. Cooper McBride to work at Cohen drug store. Carl Davidson returns from two years on the Pacific coast. Fannie Ross departs to Meadville for a several day visit. W E Hall family home after Oil City visit. J D Kirk and family back from Melkeesport. Herman Seipel returns from Valparaiso medical studies. Mrs FR I Porter and family visit Mercer for a week. Col Grove back from Youngstown on business. M D McCarthy among Hillwood callers in New Castle. Dr W B Shaffer attends Baltimore Ohio surgeons meeting. Postmaster Butler's condition improves and he may be out soon.
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Arthur Cohen
Pittsburg
Jean DeLabardie
New Castle
Fred Belmer
Beaver Falls
Carl C. Davidson
Pacific Coast
Fannie Ross
Meadville
Medical University
FR. I. Porter
Mercer
Col. Grove
Youngstown
M. D. McCarthy
Hillwood
W. B. Shaffer
Baltimore
Baltmore
Ohio
Butler
Reunion of Titanic waifs Lola and Menon with mother in New York
Mme. Marcello Navratil, an Italian mother, arrives in New York after rescuing Lola and Menon from the Titanic. She kneels to greet her children as Miss Margaret Hays brings the boys to shore. The heartwarming reunion follows their month apart in a strange land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola
Menon
Mme
Marcello Navratil
New York
Navratil
Children’s Society
Mme. Navratil
Nice
Miss
Margaret Hays
How to Kill Cut Worms in the Garden
A Blair county correspondent asked Prof. H A Surface about destroying cut worms in gardens and corn fields. The reply recommends poison bran mash made from bran and middlings with Paris green or dry arsenate, dampened with sugar water or molasses, dropped along furrows or at the base of plants in the evening to attract and kill the worms. Poultry should be kept away by covering or placing mash under boards. A Lancaster County farmer reportedly achieved effective control on sod ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair County
H. A. Surface
Harrisburg
Paris
Lancaster County
Homer Castle Seeks New Trial in Philadelphia
Homer L. Castle of Pittsburg a former prohibition candidate for governor was convicted in March of conspiracy to publish false statements about the financial condition of Standard Title and Trust Company where he was counsel. He argued for a new trial in Philadelphia yesterday and defended himself citing Henry Cohen the company promoter who pleaded guilty and turned state's evidence.
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Philadelphia
Homer L. Castle
Pittsburg
Prohibition
Standard Title and Trust Company
Henry Cohen
Skinning a Sable Method Described
A nineteenth century note explains skinning a sable by drawing the skin over the head with no body incision. The feet and tail stay attached. the animal averages twelve inches with a six inch tail and every thirtieth of an inch matters.
Betsy the Blacksnake Befriends West Virginia Farmer
Elijah McKinley of Masontown West Virginia has kept Betsy, a large black snake, as a pet for 38 years. Each spring Betsy emerges when called and has grown to 13 feet, 26 pounds, and 4 inch broad head. The snake accepts food from his hand and aids in rat control around the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masontown
W. Va
Elijah McKinley
Betsy
McKinley
Preston County
McKinley Forced to Provide Food for Her
In the field he captures young rabbits moles field mice toads chipmunks and other edible dainties for her. He seeks nourishment and sustenance to meet her needs amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Realty Transfers Record of Property Transactions
Fred F Wallace transfers to Ellen Dougherty in Seventh ward for 1 dollar. James Cooke transfers to James Miller in Ma honing for 100 dollars. Alex Miller transfers to James Miller in Ma honing for 475 dollars. Isaac S Mayberry transfers to Benjamin Jones in Fourth ward for 1 dollar. Samuel Mick transfers to Cora A Dickson in Pulaski for 1 dollar.
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Fred F. Wallace
Ellen Dougherty
Seventh Ward
James Cooke
James Miller
Mahoning
Alex Miller
Isaac S. Mayberry
Benjamin Jones
Fourth Ward
Samuel Mick
Cora A. Dickson
Pulaski
Electrician’s Social Success Quip Highlights Current Topics
A lighthearted remark frames an electrician as socially adept because he stays well informed on current topics. The witticism contrasts practical trade skill with conversational currency and suggests clever wordplay around electricity.
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Git
Ladybirds
Elsie Nelson
Gall 10 Christian Church
Olive Nolan
Sharon
Town
Cooper McBride
Cohen Drug Store
W. E. Hall
Oil City
J.D. Kirk
Melkeesport
Herman Seipel
Valparaiso
Ind
Mme. Navratil and Sons
Lola and
Monon
Strohber
United States
Rogers
Firman
Morris
Comterst
Strohber Piano Co
Faeteries
Chicaco
Milwaukee
Strohber Piang CO
Smithfield ST
Pittsburgh
Homer Castle
Blacksnake
West Virginia
Studebaker
Studebaker Corporation
Studebakers
Detroit
F. O. Be
the Studebaker Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
E. E. Hileman
North
Jefferson Street
Bell
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