New Castle Works On City Directory for Summer Release
Akron based Bureau Directory Company representatives returned to New Castle to compile data for a new city directory set for release in August or September. The 45,000 population city shows growth, few vacant houses, and industrial expansion. Eight to ten workers will compile statistics while the city council orders 12 directories for department use.
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New Castle
Bureh Directory Company
Akron
Ohio
Mermaid feud ends as snapping turtle maims toe
In Herndon Pennsylvania Mae Lesser an 18 year old swimmer was grabbed by a snapping turtle while bathing in a Gratz mill pond. She screamed and fell under water as companions pulled her free the turtle clung to her big toe until it released after the September Moon vision flashed. The toe suffered bruising and lacerations.
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Herndon
Mae Lesser
Bathink
Gratz
Mae
Miss Lesser
Women From 45 to 55 Testify About Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy
Mrs Lawrence of Westbrook Maine and Mrs M J Brownell of Manston Wisconsin report relief from Change of Life pains back and loins night sweats and hot flashes after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They praise the medicine and offer to recommend it to friends. The ad notes the remedy is made from roots and herbs and invites readers to write for confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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Westbrook
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lawrence Martin
King St
Maine
Manston
Wis
M. J. Brownell
Hypnotist Jack Young Claims Dog Control Trick
The officer known as Mistah Young boasts he can hypnotize any untagged dog. He demonstrates by pursuing a tagged dog, then retracts when the animal darts away, suggesting his real tool may be a large net rather than magic.
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Jack Young
Mistah
Young
Important Features of the New State Highway Law
The new road law creates a state highway commission a county board of road commissioners and elected county superintendent of roads with a four year term. County superintendents supervise advise and aid township supervisors in standard plans for roads bridges and culverts with salaries up to 2400. The act extends control over main highways to county boards and requires monthly meetings and a township supervisor system.
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A. M. Fuller
Meadville
Boards of County Road Commissioners
Board of County Road Commissioners
State Highway Commission
County Board of Road Commissioners
Emery first judge candidate to visit Wampum voters
Wampum Pa June 2 Attorney S Plummer Emery candidate for judge visited local friends and voters yesterday, the first judgeship hopeful to meet area residents.
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Wampum
S. Plummer Emery
Wampum Orchestra Meets at Miller Home
The Wampum orchestra met last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Miller with full attendance noted as a feature of the gathering.
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Wampum Orchestra
Walter Miller
Regular meeting of Wampum lodge No 440 K of P
A regular meeting of Wampum lodge No 440 Knights of Pythias will be held this evening at eight o'clock.
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Wampum Lodge No. 440
K. of P
Evening prayer meetings at two churches
Midweek service schedules show the Presbyterian church and the Methodist church each holding prayer meetings this evening at eight o'clock. Both services invite local worshipers to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Castle Area Visitors and Local Notes
Mrs John Weitz visited New Castle yesterday F P Major and Scott Hamilton both conducted business visits in nearby towns George Patterson of New Castle stopped by Wampum Miss Geraldine Harvey visited her parents in Coverdale Mrs Andrew Freed of Homewood spent Tuesday with the Hennons A lost bundle of keys in Wampum borough area asks for return to John Martin a Wampum shoemaker
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John Weitz
New Castle
F. P. Major
Scott Hamilton
Butler
Wampum
George Patterson
Geraldine Harvey
Coverdale
Andrew Freed
Homewood
J. S. Hennon
John Martin
Wampum Shoemaker
North Carolina visitors share city stopover en route to Clarksburg
Mrs. Sue Anabel and her daughter Laura of New Wilmington visited the city Saturday while en route to Clarksburg West Virginia for a commencement. Invitations were extended in the city by Ralph Douds, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Douds longtime residents.
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Sue Anabel
Laura
New Wilmington
Clarksburg
W. Va
Ralph Douds
Harry Douds
Dinner party for 12 in Shenango township
Mrs. Charles McKee hosted a Friday dinner in Shenango township with 12 guests. Table settings featured Wygelia Roses, lilies of the valley, and bleeding hearts as the focal flowers.
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Charles McKee
Shenango Township
Helen Boyle Plea To Be Heard June 16
Harrisburg June 2. Helen Boyle, serving 25 years for her role in the Willie Whitla kidnapping in Mercer county, has a pardon board hearing scheduled for June 16. She says she was intoxicated when confessing and that she treated the boy kindly while in her care. The item notes her claim of sufficient punishment and asks readers to consider her case.
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Helen Boyle
Harrisburg
Willie Whitla
Mercer County
State Board of Pardons
Resistance To Disease With Dr Williams Pink Pills Adv
The body’s power to resist disease depends on health habits and proper nutrition. It recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills to boost blood and nerves, plus two free booklets from Dr Williams Medicine Co. to guide diet and vitality.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Resinol Heals Severe Eczema Across Body
Boston August 11 1914. Edward F McCullough reports his entire body including eyelids covered in blisters soothed by Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap after eight prior remedies failed. He says itching stopped immediately and his skin fully cleared with no blemishes.
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Boston
Mass
Edward F. McCullough
River St
Mattapan
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New City Directory
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Wampum News
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Ady
Star Theatre
Web
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Henri Bernstein
Samson
William Farnum
Ben Hur
William Fox Studios
New York
Wonderful Society
New Castle Ice Co
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D. G. Morrow
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Shenango Valley Hospital
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Leslie Hotel
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