Sharonites Evade Bucketshop Law in Local Market
The Mesta bucketshop bill took effect yesterday, closing only one local shop which will reopen tomorrow. Other shops circumvent the law by adding two cents per share on each stock trade to cover transfer taxes at the New York Stock Exchange. Brokers claim buyers or sellers receive stock outright, despite margins. Authorities have not moved to shut the shops, and they remain defiant.
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Mesta
New York Stock Exchange
Sharon
Prayer Only Cure Ends Life Of 16 Year Old Girl
Maud Wright, 16, daughter of Mrs Lydia Darnell, died Monday night after a week in a semi conscious state during which no medicine was given. The Cleveland girl, known for strong religious convictions, believed her faith would heal her though physicians warned of typhoid pneumonia and grave danger.
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Cleveland
Maud Wright
Lydia Darnell
Exhibition on the High Wire at the Coliseum Saturday
Fred Cunningham, a renowned high wire performer, will wow crowds with a full length 50 foot high wire demonstration at the Coliseum on Saturday afternoon and night. Skating will precede and follow the exhibition. Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea, 35 cents, promotes blood purification and nerve strength at Wallace's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cunningham
Coliseum
Cunningham
Wallace
Central property prices thwart two planned city buildings
Owners of key downtown sites refuse to meet valuation expectations, blocking two major projects this summer. Opera house on Barker homestead square and a business block on East Street were halted as bids rose. buyers say projected income cannot cover costs. Negotiations stalled on several parcels including D B Kurtz and Riverside livery sites, with prices climbing from 68 000 to 100 000 and beyond. Sellers hold to asking sums while developers anticipate future agreement.
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Barker Homestead
Cunningham Street
Weller
Pittsburg Street
Charles McCandless
Opera House
South Croton Avenue
McCandless
D. B. Kurtz
East Street
Riverside
Relatives Cite Love Spat After Olive Jacobs Death
Relatives of Olive Jacobs suggest a love quarrel may have driven her to suicide by jumping into the Shenango River. No motive verified. no note found. Coroner says no inquest necessary as death is established. Body sent to Jackson Center for burial. services set for Thursday at 2 p.m.
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Olive Jacobs
Shenango
Louis Young
Miss Jacobs
Jackson Center
Cox
New Castle Social News Detailing Visits and Meetings
Mrs Nora Hunter visited New Castle for a few days as S. M. Porter attends the K O T M convention in Reading Pa. Numerous local residents travel between New Castle Sharon Mercer and Harborbridge for visits, church events, and organizational gatherings with appointments for a Children’s Day event and upcoming district and county Sunday school conventions. Henry Ayers sustains a hand injury from a knife while attempting to kill a snake near Pine Hollow.
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Nora Hunter
New Castle
S. M. Porter
Reading
Fifth Ward Briefs Guests Illnesses And Visits
Miss Stella Hess of Edenburg is the guest of friends in town today. Ed Phillips of East Long avenue concludes a short Warren visit. Harry Parks of East Long avenue is able to be out after illness. Dr. Samuel W. Perry of East Long avenue visits Philadelphia on business. Annie Thomas of South Mill Street was reported sick Tuesday. Ed Rodgers of East Long avenue visits his sister in Sharon. Sam Simons of East Long avenue concludes a short Pittsburg business trip. Birdie Hartman of South Jefferson Street is out after a short illness. May McCarney of Hubbard visits the Misses Hennesey of East Long avenue. L. M. Buchanan of East Long avenue transacted business in Ellwood City Tuesday. Dave Lewis of East Long avenue guests in Beaver Falls Tuesday evening. Sue Davis of South Mill Street returned after a Pittsburg stay. Nellie McCormick of Clearview avenue visited relatives in New Brighton. Ethel Anderson of West Long avenue guests relatives in Youngstown briefly. Jennie Wilder of East Reynolds street concludes a short visit with relatives in Pittsburg and Braddock. Beatrice Reese of South Mercer street, recently sick, is recovering.
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A. B. Smith
Nora Barlette
New Castle
Bessie Byler
Hotel Riblet
Harborbridge
Margaret Ayers
Sharon
F. A. Shape
Swogger
Leon Ayers
Laveriia
Albert
Elmer Hartman
S. L. Swagger
Newago
Michigan
Christian Endeavor Convention
Jesse Cotton
Coraopolis
Presbyterian
Cotton
Grace Wood
R. C. Rayser
M. EB
H. K. Rayser
Rayser
J. W. Smith
James Shannon
Shannon
Stella Hess
Edenburg
Ed Phillips
East Long Avenue
Warren
Samuel W. Perry
Philadelphia
Annie Thomas
South Mill Street
Ed Rodgers
Sam Simons
Pittsburg
Birdie Hartman
South Jefferson Street
May McCarney
Hubbard
Hennesey
L. M. Buchanan
Ellwood City
Dave Lewis
Beaver Falls
Tragedy near Sharon as trackman Samuel Conela slain
Samuel Conela a 37 year old trackman working near Sharon was fatally cut when a switch engine struck him on Monday night. The accident left investigators to determine exact sequence and responsibility.
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Samuel Conela
Sharon
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Cure for Kidney Aches
A New Castle couple credit Doan's Kidney Pills with curing long standing back and kidney pain. Mrs. H E Morrow recalls relief after her husband suffered severe back pain and dizziness. They bought from a local drug store and continue to rely on the product. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets Doan's nationwide at 59 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Bright
New Castle
H. E. Morrow
North Bay Street
Mr. Morrow
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Notice to Water Consumers in New Castle
Notice to water consumers that no one may use city water for building work without a permit stating the exact purpose. Violators will have water service discontinued until costs are paid. City of New Castle Water Co.
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Bell Ae
Oswego
T. Kingsford & Son
N. Y
National Starch Company
City OF New Castle Water CO
Farm man-shot self near Youngstown in intoxicated incident
Vincent Orr, a local farmer near Youngstown, fired a gun while intoxicated and shot himself Monday night. Mrs Lavina White of Pittsburg street visits friends in Slippery Rock for a few days.
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Vincent Orr
Youngstown
Lavina White
Pittsburg Street
Slippery Rock
Rajah and Pongee Silk Suits Take Lead Summer Line
Fashion preview declares Rajah and Pongee to head the silk suit procession this summer. Tailors introduce Rajah and Pongee suits in Prince Chap and Pony styles, Navy, Dark Brown, Russet, Leather and new browns. Prices listed as $28.50, $37.50, $45.00.
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Stillman's
Sah
Clus
Woods
Green Mountain
New England
Painter
Burpee
Bryson Bros. & Bigley
S. Croton Ave
G. B. Zahniser
Cil
Citize
Sharonites
Maker
E. Washington St
Ciites
Hanover
Princeton
Corrert Dresser
Pulaski
Hattie Miller
Mercer
C. S. Terrill
James Gilliland
J. S. Wood
South Sharon
Kenneth Wood
Lena Book
Clara Thompson
Terrill
William Harrah
R. J. Hubler
Franklin
Hubler
William Wilson
Charles Simpson
Charles ‘Terrill
J. W. Riblet
Pine Street
Clyde Book and Son Arden
G. M. Guffey
J. S. Stitt
M. E
New Bedford
Jane Tomer
Hazel Wilson
Plaingrove
Fern Ferrell
Presbyterian Sunday School
James McClenahan
William Donaldson
Henry Ayers
E. L. Ayers
Pine Hollow
Henry
Joseph Love
Oil City
Howard Beatty
Fifth Ward
Harry Parks
Sue Davis
Nellie McCormick
Clearview Avenue
New Brighton
Ethel Anderson
West Long Avenue
Jennie Wilder
East Reynolds Street
Braddock
Beatrice Reese
South Mercer Street
Kingsford
Qoswego
East
Washington Street
Patterson Block
Quaker
Fancy Santos
Baker's Chocolate
Howard Munnell
Union Station
Harry LeClair
DeChaunt
A. G. Rio Aerial Gy
Charles & Anna Glocker
Rinaldo Brothers Hoop Rollers
Rajah Silk
Boggs & Buhl
Allegheny, PA
Dollar Savings Association
East Washington Street
Osteopath
GC. W. Smith
North Mill Street
New Castile
SAIL
Washington and Wittsburg Street Bridge
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