Bridge Worker Struck by Timber on Connoquenessing Project
G C King a bridge worker on the Connoquenessing approach to the B and O tunnel was struck by a falling timber about 16 feet above him. He sustained a deep head gash and was stunned but escaped serious injury after falling nearly 10 feet. Dr E B Lamb treated him. The Youngstown Construction company builds the new bridge beside the existing structure and will replace the old one after completion. The incident was the first on the project in several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. King
King
Youngstown Construction Company
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
BE. B. Lamb
New Borough ledgers arrive for clerk’s office use
Borough Clerk W. E. McElroy will use five large new ledgers designed for quick access to borough finances and operations. Printed by O. H. Prattworth of New Castle, the volumes are described as the most comprehensive yet issued. The current borough safe may not be enough, with a possible second storage safe needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. McElroy
John McCandless
New Castle
O. H. Prattworth
Freight traffic surges in Beaver Falls says J R Sanders
J R Sanders yardmaster of the P and L E railroad at Beaver Falls surveyed the local freight scene yesterday. He noted unusually large mixed shipments and commented that the busy bills handled by J W Mattocks indicate strong activity. He believes the freight boom bodes well for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Sanders
P. & L. E. Railroad
Beaver Falls
Cow
J. W. Mattocks
May Be Some Doin’s At Council Meeting
Council meets tonight with whispers of lively session. Reliable sources say the talk centers on council actions and potential legal challenges to ensure statutes are followed during proceedings.
Dr A S McKinney Visits Ellwood City Friends
Ellwood City welcomed Dr A S McKinney of Butler yesterday. The physician, formerly resident at Shenango Valley hospital in New Castle, was greeted warmly by the medical fraternity and local citizens whom he befriended during years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Medical
C. M. Iseman
A. S. Mc Kinney
Butler
Shenango Valley Hospital
New Castle
Jme
Ellwood
Woman Credits Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy With Saving Her Life
Mrs. T. C. Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her years of severe female complaints after doctors and money spent without relief. She says following the advice and using the product restored her health and saved her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia FE
Pinkham
T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Iowa
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Facts for Sick Women and Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy
An advertisement asserts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the decades old remedy for female ailments including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors backache and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice claiming thousands cured. Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alth. A . Lynn, Mass
Clydesdale Co Quarry Presses Rail and Lock Work
Ellwood City operates a quiet Clydesdale stone quarry along the Connoquenessing west of the nail mill. The plant yields a superior stone grade used by the United States government for locks and dams. It currently rushes stone for the P. and L. E. railroad suspension bridge over the Ohio at Beaver, with over $15,000 worth to be quarried for this project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Clydesdale
United States
Ohio River
Beaver
Pneumatic Fenders Suggested for Autos in Town
A borough employee proposed equipping cars with reserve tires mounted on the front to act as a pilot or cowcatcher, aiming to reduce injuries to pedestrians. P W Blocher and Enoch Holt are considering the idea. observers say it could work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Blocher
Enoch Holt
Scrap iron sale ends Burnstown plant haul away
The last heavy scrap from the Pennsylvania Power company plant at Burnstown has been loaded for transport from the P and L E station. The iron work damaged by winter fire fills two cars to capacity and is being sold near scrap iron prices pending refitting before any commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Power Company
Burnstown
Acid dumping kills hundreds of fish in Connoquenessing Creek
Hundreds of fish have died in Connoquenessing Creek over the past two days. Sightseers watched dead and dying fish from minnows to fifteen pounders along city bridges. Suspected cause is salt water from oil wells in Center Township entering the stream north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Butler County
Infected Arm Threatens Life of Norwood Worker
Garfield Greer of Norwood Heights suffered a severe infection in his right hand after a tube mill injury. He continued working then developed swelling to twice normal size. Drs. Lamb and Iseman treated the wound after chloroforming him. Doctors believe the danger has passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Greer
Norwood Heights
E. E. Lamb
C. M. Iseman
Greer
Reverend E R Tait to Lead Presbyterian Services
Preparatory services for the regular communion are in the Presbyterian church tonight at 8 o clock led by Rev E R Tait, pastor of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. The Rev H W Rendall will officiate at the communion on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
E. R. Tait
Wampum Presbyterian Church
H. W. Rendall
Sanday
Engineering Co to Repair Plant After Closure
The Standard Engineering company shut its works today for repairs to shafting pulleys and other equipment. Initial rumors of a full summer closure proved false as work continues to resume normal operations after maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Engineering Company
Another Family Moves to Ellwood City
D G Williams who recently came from Greenville has arranged to move this family to Ellwood City. Yesterday the first installment of their household goods arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Williams
Ellwood City
Greenville
Staid Park Gate Takes On New Life
Park Gate blossoms into a summer resort with five new buildings under construction. The structures are lunch counters and popcorn booths, signaling increased enterprise and new residents for the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Gate
Harry Stillwagon Recovering After Six Weeks Out
Harry Stillwagon of Hazel Dell is recovering after six weeks laid up by a work related injury at the tube mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stillwagon
Hazel Dell
Auction Sells Neshan Nock Steam Laundry Equipment
The apparatus of the old Neshan nock Steam laundry, stored for some time, was sold yesterday at auction to H. T. Parsons of Highland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshannock
H. T. Parsons
Highland Avenue
X Ray Helps Remove Needle From Toe
Madison Main reports her four year old grandson was unable to walk after a needle became embedded in his toe. Dr. C N Iseman used an X ray to locate and remove the needle, and the boy recovered quickly and is back on his feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Main
C. N. Iseman
Quaker Herb Extract Praised In Local Letter
A letter published by the Quaker Health Teacher in Youngstown Ohio extols Quaker Herb Extract for curing widespread stomach troubles. Mrs Chas Brest of Sharon Pennsylvania recounts relief after a 32 foot tapeworm was expelled before treatment, claiming rapid strength and weight gain. The note urges readers with digestive issues to visit J C Wallace's drug store for a supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Chas
Brest
Superior Street
Sharon
J. C. Wallace
Ehrhart Held for Court on Serious Charge
George Ehrhart of Park Gate was arrested on a serious charge by Mrs. Carrie Williams last week. An alderman held Ehrhart for the September term after a hearing Tuesday night and he posted $300 bail for his appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ehrhart
Park Gate
Carrie Williams
Morrison
Ehrhart
Carpet Beater Receives $2.25 After Court Ruling
Winston Cousins sued W. E. Renner for $4.50 but was awarded only $2.25. The judge, Squire Rilley, ruled after two days of deliberation that Cousins must also bear half the court costs in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Cousins
W. E. Renner
Squire Rilley
Squire
Ellwood Personal Notes From Pittsburg Visit and Travel
M. D. McCarthy was in Pittsburg yesterday. P. H. Kelley left for Plaingrove Pa to spend the week and will be joined later by Mrs. Kelly. Attorney J. W. Humphrey was in New Castle on business yesterday. Miss Emily Brenner returned from a visit with friends in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. McCarthy
Pittsburg
P. H. Kelley
Plaingrove
Kelly
J. W. Humphrey
New Castle
Emily Brenner
Annual Statement of Lawrence County Receipts 1907 1908
Lawrence County Pennsylvania annual statement shows totals for 1907 with a balance on hand of 52 772 16, county and state tax receipts, liquor license shares, and numerous expenditures including salaries for commissioners and staff, prison care, and road and bridge work. auditors E J Kemm W McCune James Elder certify accuracy as of January 6 1908.
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Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Lafayette Baldwin
J. A. McMillin
John G. McConahy
Leing
Court Crier
Cd&p. Tel Co
A. C. Common Pleas
KR. & RR
Icadeness
Tiger of Way Raney Mil Electric
Tilt Ibees
Esse
Oe Bent GW
Een
Toe Fire Insurance
WOU
CAE Ecto
Hag Ten Gineries Ag Om
Santas Bettis Seuces Seesecee Gog
Apa Ae Publishing
Pennsylvania Reform School
C. H. Andrews
Bryson & Sateed Eeewes Oneese
Accoun
Ise
Warren Hospital
Des Savas
Sita Reed
Wathiee
Mont Hospital
School Directors’ Association
Ace
Polk Has
Mae P Ee
Ene Orb
Bicycle Fund
County
Ees
Teachers’ Institute
Treas. Com
G. & Bhoal
J. B. Locke
Watchman
Crossier
Allegheny Co
American Union Tel Co
Clyde Gibson
Audit Register and Recorder
J. A. Chambers
E. J. Kemm
Wm. McCune
James Elder
Lawrence
WM. M’cune
Community Notices From Shepherds Corners and Surrounding Areas
Local residents and visitors are listed with visits, social calls, and housekeeping changes. Ida Ligo hosted by the Zooks. William Young of Indian Run made a business call. Mrs. Ida Patterson of Pittsburg guests here. Mrs. Ed Watson of Greenville visits. Charles Ramsey and bride begin housekeeping on a new farm. Whit Hettenbaugh and Martha Hettenbaugh hosts in Grove City. A funeral for B R Buchanan at Greenfield is noted. Jacob Byler and sisters entertain friends. Plaingrove Telephone expands service toward Mercer county. News from J Lusk in Denver reports health gains but infant Nancy ill with pneumonia after measles. Mrs Elder of North Mills suffers a severe hip fracture in a fall, ending her ability to walk, prompting sympathy from friends.
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Ida Ligo
Zook
William Young
Indian Run
Ida Patterson
Pittsburg
Samuel McVey
Leesburg
F. G. McVay
T. M. Ramsey
Frank
Plaingrove
Ed Watson
Greenville
E. M. Watson
Charles Ramsey
Bride
Whit Hettenbaugh
Grove City
Martha Hettenbaugh
Broadbent
Miss Reed
B. R. Buchanan
Greenfield
Jacob Byler
Maggie
Sarah
James Holiday
Plaingrove Telephone Company
W. E. McVay
Mercer County
J. Lusk
Denver
Col
Lusk
Nancy
Robert Elder
North Mills
Plumber PROMISES Prompt Service At Bell Address
SANITARY PLUMBING is a large factor in preserving the health of the home. THE BRYSON PLUMBING ,O., 29 East street, Bell phone 1632, will give prompt ser vice and guarantee good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson Plumbing
East Street
Mills may go open shop if wage talks fail
Rumor says Youngstown Sheet and Tube mills will operate as open shop unless a wage scale agreement is reached by July 1. The company and unions have been in talks, with potential disruption to production if deadlines pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Notice of Charter for Shenango Valley Humane Society
Notice is given that an application will be made to Judge Willian E. Porter of Lawrence County for a charter of The Shenango Valley Humane Society of Pennsylvania. The filing occurs June 8, 1908 at 2 p.m. under the 1874 Act to provide for incorporation of certain corporations. The charter aims to prevent cruelty to animals children and aged persons and is filed with the Prothonotary of Lawrence County. J. C. Norris, Attorney for Solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian E. Porter
Court For Common Pleas
Lawrence County
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Shenango Valley Humane Society of
Pennsylvania
Orphans Court Notice In Lawrence County Pa 1908
The Orphans Court of Lawrence County Pennsylvania issues notice in the matter of the partition of the real estate of Annie L. Shmsen deceased formerly of Allegheny County. No. 1 March term 1908. The commissioner of the court announces proceedings and location of hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Lawrence County
Annie L. Shmsen
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Notice to appear and show cause on estate division
Commonwealth directs citation to several heirs and guardians to show cause why the real estate of Annie L. Ihmsen, deceased, should not be partitioned among her heirs. Hearing set for June 22, 1908 at 10 a.m. before Judge Porter in New Castle. Clerk Co H Andrews signs May 4, 1908. may 7-14-21-28- juned-11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian T. Ihmsen
Annie L. Ihmsen
Annie L. Shmson
William E. Porter
New Castle
A. D
Co. H. Andrews
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Ellwood City News
NEW Borough Books
Sanders
DR. A. 8. M’kinney
Clydesdale CO
PA. Power CO
Quaker
Wba Big
Col- Toorong
Coscess Success
Resources
City of
M Gibson
Wm. L. McConnell
Joseph Wilkison
Liabilitier
John W. Wadgingtom
W. W. Cubbison
B. Mayne
W. P. Morrison
O. H. P. Green
Cassius B. Ranney
T. P. Williams
Armstrong
Rocs OS
Baldwin
Ralph Avenue
Beaver Dam Run
Brittains Ee Ee
Brush Run
Buchanan
Cavitts Mills
Cemetery
Cam
Potter Ranee
Pulaski
Raney Mill
Volant
Walkers Mills
Washington Street Wampum
Wallace Mill
Seer
West Wurtemburg
Willie Roy
Wurtumburg
Edwin L. Ayers
John W. Waddington
John W. Wadington
Acobndinger
N. Castle
E Locke
N Castle
Enon Valley
G. R. Anderson
Christ Hoover
Wampum
Jacob Dindinger
Big Beaver
W. T. Jenkins
Little Beaver
W. A. McKean
North Beaver
D. E. Guinn
Wm. McQuiston
Perry
J. L. French
H. H. Knox
Scott
John H. Emery
Shenango
Eli Gaston
Slipperyrock
S. S. Chesney
Union
David McClelland
Wayne
D. S. Walker
Wilmington
J M. Watson
Taylor Two
Union Two
Wayne Twp
Washington Twp
Sea
South New Castle
Shepherds Corners
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
J. C. Norris
Solicitors
Forbes & Bqenres
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