Parks Promoted Wreckmaster on Fort Wayne Division
Park s of Mahoningtown was promoted from assistant to wreckmaster on the Fort Wayne division and moved toward Fort Wayne with his family. The Erie Railroad fal s under a $200 000 suit by 25 fire insurance companies alleging negligent blocking of Union City crossings by a long freight train delaying fire access to the Standard Chair plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Parks
Mahoningtown
A. C. Lynch
Pennsylvania
Ft. Wayne
Fort Wayne
Parks
Erie
Erie Railroad Company
Emory A. Walling
Union City
Standard Chair Company
New Local Road System For Pittsburg & Lake Erie
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad ordered telephone apparatus to equip three branches ending at Youngstown Ohio Connellsville Pennsylvania and Brownsville Pennsylvania. Dispatching will be centered at Pittsburg with two complete dispatchers’ sets enabling two simultaneous calls. Forty four way stations receive equipment and local office features motor generator sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
Youngstown
Connellsville
Brownsville
Pittsburg
Battery equipment for ringing and talking current
Storage batteries and a battery switchboard panel to be used in connection with the furnishing of ringing and talking current. The notice appears in the Pittsburg Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Gazette
Ghostly pay car expected. clerks feared in Pennsylvania railroads
Tomorrow brings the pay car to Pennsylvania railroads with hopes no new clerks will be on duty. Past visits saw clerks cause delays and wage payments delayed until late at night, angering workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Engineers Map Erie Right of Way From Carnegie Mill to Harbor Bridge
Pittsburg and Lake Erie engineers conduct another survey along the Erie right of way between the Carnegie steel mill and near the Harbor bridge. This marks the tenth or eleventh survey in a year, fueling belief that the Little Giant plans major changes soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Engineers
Erie
Carnegie Steel Mill
Harbor Bridge
Union Station at Ellwood City to open for two railroads
The Baltimore and Ohio and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroads will soon open a new union station at Ellwood City. The handsome structure sits between the two lines and will serve both carriers with centralized facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Union
Ellwood City
S S S the King of Blood Purifiers and Tonic
A historic advertisement promotes S S S as the king of blood purifiers. It claims pure blood prevents diseases, describes effects of weak circulation such as anemia skin troubles and rheumatism, and touts S S S as a mineral free tonic made from roots herbs and barks. It advertises a free blood book from The Sweet Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S.S
S. S.S
S. S
Atlanta
Finishing touches set. building ready for July occupancy
Fifth and Sixth streets work will add finishing touches this month and the site should be ready for occupancy some time during July.
Yard master learns to operate automobile at Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Charley Turner, the new yard master of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie in the local yards, is learning to operate an automobile. His son Frank recently purchased one and Mr. Turner is busy evenings endeavoring to master the art of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Turner
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Frank
Turner
Creighton Logan Returns From Chicago Assignment
Pennsylvania detective Creighton Logan returns from Chicago after six weeks with the company. He witnessed many interesting incidents tied to the newspaper strike during his service there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton Logan
Pennsylvania
Fred Koch Returns From Jackson Center Fishing Trip
Yard conductor Fred Koch of the Pennsylvania line returns from Jackson Center after a day and night fishing trip. He reports a successful outing with several turtles and a nice string of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Koch
Pennsylvania Road
Jackson Center
Workmen Strengthen Trestle To Steel Mill Route
A force of workmen has been engaged for several days to strengthen the trestle from Gardner Avenue to the steel mill. The trestle must be in the best possible shape as trains ascend the grade after a fast run on the level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Avenue
Freight shipments surge on New Castle roads after ore flow
Freight agents report heavier than expected shipments last month on New Castle roads. Large ore flows from lake points improve market conditions and transport activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Westside Fireman Davis Denies Navy Career Move
Perry Davis of Westside Pennsylvania, a local fireman, reportedly considered joining the navy but publicly denies the claim, stating the naval offer holds little attraction for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Westside
Pennsy
Navy
Call boy Harry Patterson undergoes appendectomy in New Castle
Harry Patterson a call boy on the Pennsylvania was operated on for appendicitis in a New Castle hospital yesterday. His home is on Pitzer Hill. He had not been ill for any length of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Patterson
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Pitzer Hill
Engine Chief Will Curran Transferred to Warren Hill
Will Curran of the Seventh ward who has led an engine on the Bessemer shift is transferred and now works on what is called Warren hill near Warren Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Curran
Bessemer
Warren _hill
Warren, O
Pennsy Shop Faces Wampum Nine On Mahoningtown Grounds
The Pennsy Shop team opens Thursday evening against the newly organized Wampum nine on the Mahoningtown grounds with Lefty Woods likely pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy Shop
Mahoningtown Grounds
Wampum Nine
Lefty Woods
Officials Inspect Erie and Ashtabula Division Trip
Several Pennsylvania company officials are on an inspection journey covering the Erie and Ashtabula division routes. The move signals review of operations, with details of personnel and exact purposes not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Erie and
Ashtabula
Dying Man Hurries East To Reach Mother In Ill Health
Leonard Barrett a wealthy Cincinnati manufacturer, en route from Pueblo to reach his ailing mother before she dies, collapsed unconscious while passing through La Veta after three months of treatment here. He departed despite warnings he might not survive the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Cal
Leonard Barrett
Cincinnati
Barrett
Laveta
Here
Realty Transfers Reported in Local Deed Records
Real estate transfers shown include Hazel M. Reebel to Lena Rodgers for Plaingrove at 200 dollars and Edward J. Fee to Margaret Fee in Ellwood City for 1 dollar. Other deeds note Silas W. Builer to Wm. J. Bockus in Pulaski for 1 dollar and Leander Brandon to Mabel Plain in Third ward for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel M. Reebel
Lena Rodgers
Plaingrove
Edward J. Fee
Margaret Fee
Ellwood City
Silas W. Builer
Wm. J. Bockus
Pulaski
Mary A. Linton
J. H. Boyd
Slippery Rock
Leander
Brandon
Mabel Plain
Third Ward
Elvira Rodgers
Fremont Rodgers
William Carnes Undergoes Tumor Removal Surgery
William Carnes of Liberty Street was taken to Shenango Valley Hospital this morning after a lingering illness. He underwent an operation to remove a number of tumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carnes
Liberty Street
Shenango Valley Hospital
Rouse Suffers Double Loss in Quick Succession
D. J. Rouse of the Seventh ward mourns both parents who died within weeks of each other. He returned from Shade Gap where his father died and was laid to rest after funeral services. His mother had died only a short time earlier, leaving the community to sympathize with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Rouse
Seventh Ward
Shade Gap
Mr. Rouse
Mahoningtown
Nly
Family quarrel leads to assault charges in alderman’s office
William White and Helen White faced assault and battery counts from Archie McVean while McVean was charged by Helen White. Helen White pleaded guilty and posted bond to keep the peace. William White and Archie McVean await hearings Thursday evening at Alderman Coates office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coates
William White
Helen White
Archie MccVean
McVean
Philadelphia shopper Miss Hancock to visit Paris for Gimbel stock
Miss Hancock of Philadelphia, guest at Lafayette street, will travel to Paris soon as foreign buyer for Gimbel Brothers. She makes two yearly transatlantic trips to select stock and fall styles for the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hancock
Philadelphia
Lafayette Street
Paris
Big Gimbel
Dynamite Haul Through City Ward Shocks Residents
Citizens report enough dynamite moved through the streets yesterday to wipe Mahoningtown from the map. Three wagonloads of two horses each were driven to the railroads, unloaded from dynamite works west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown
Ward
C. W. E. M. to Meet at Mrs. Phillips Home Friday
Rev C. 5. Cliffe of the Christian church reports arrangements by C. W. E. M. members to attend a meeting at the home of Mrs. T. W. Phillips on Friday afternoon. A special car will be secured to transport the women from the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 5. Cliffe
The
Christian Church
T. W. Phillips
Pennsylvania Shops Baseball Faces Wampum in Twilight Debut
The Pennsylvania shops baseball team will host the Wampum on Thursday evening on the shop grounds. It will be the first twilight contest of the season and the Wampum’s first game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Shops
Wampum Independent
Wampum
Seventh ward public park restored to best condition
Flowers placed in the park beds and the breathing spot revived. The caretaker keeps the lawn neatly mowed and the park is described as being in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
Miss Ruby Clark Seeks Slippery Rock Normal School Entrance
Miss Ruby Clark a Sev enth ward public school teacher is taking the entrance examination for a class at Slippery Rock State Normal school and expects to enter next fall to complete her studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Clark
Seventh Ward
Slippery Rock State Normal School
Professor Moore to Spend Summer on Farm After Mahoningtown Role
Professor William Moore of the Seventh ward public school will spend the summer on a farm before returning to his Mercer county home after completing duties as principal of Mahoningtown school this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Seventh Ward
Mercer County
Mahoningtown
Mahoningtown Trip to Beaver Falls Limited by Low Attendance
Mahoningtown sent only a small delegation on the special train to Beaver Falls for Billy Sunday. The ward showed weak representation as the evangelist spoke last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown
Beaver Falls
Billy Sunday
Orpheus Glee Club Rehearses Ahead of Slippery Rock Concert
Members of the Orpheus Glee Club held a rehearsal at Miss Alice Matthews home on Tuesday evening in preparation for the concert to be given at Slippery Rock church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheus Glee Club
Alice Matthews
Slippery Rock Church
Special Program Preparation Underway This Month
A special program is being prepared this month. Details are scarce but organizers expect a formal schedule and activities to be announced soon. Local officials encourage community participation and note ongoing planning efforts.
Seventh Grade Picnic at Cascade Park Planned
Ce dar street school's seven grade under Miss Albertina Buser will hold a Cascade Park picnic this afternoon. A program of unusual interest has been prepared and a real good time is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Street
Albertina Buser
Cascade Park
Pastor Preaches on “Where are the Dead” Sunday
A Sunday school question prompts the pastor to address the topic in a sermon next Sunday evening. The message aims to answer the problem that recently confronted the Sunday school scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Sunday School
Children’s Day Performance Canceled for Seventh Ward Methodist
No Children’s Day program will be held this summer by the Sunday school of the Seventh Ward Methodist church because the new church is under construction and there is no meeting space for the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church of the
Seventh Ward
Delegation to Hazel Dell Sunday School Convention
Mahoningtown plans a strong delegation for the Hazel Dell convention tomorrow. W Lee Gilmore will participate on the program with delegates Dora Barnes Helen Kelly and Susan Clarke from the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown
Hazel Dell
W. Lee Gilmore
Dora Barnes
Helen Kelly
Susan Clarke
Reverend C. B. Cliffe Speaks at Gibson Dale Reunion
Reverend C. B. Cliffe of the Seventh Ward Christian Church travels to Gibson Dale to address the Hunt family reunion where several Seventh Ward members attend the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Cliffe
Seventh Ward Christian Church
Gibsondale
Hunt Family
Seventh Ward
Ward and community notices from local visitors and events
Jury Commissioner Brest visited the ward yesterday. Mr and Mrs 8 A Barnes returned from Fredericksburg Ohio. Mrs Alexander of Lafayette street is very low. Mrs J T Harris of Cedar street has returned from Warren Ohio. John Hancock of Lafayette street is up after illness. Rev A J Porter and family visited the Seventh ward. Prayer meeting tonight at Mr and Mrs McCoy Lafayette street. J Y Sheehy family leave Monday for Ocean City New Jersey for the summer. Miss Maxine Kelly of Crafton Pa visiting Mrs J M Kelly West Wabash avenue. Children day exercises at Third Christian church Sunday June 16 with rehearsals now under way. Claude Spurrier recovered from railroad injury and returned to work. A G Paisley and daughter Sallie returned from Pittsburg. Misses Vera and Ruth Donahue of Ft Wayne Ind visiting here. Sunday school at Third Christian church committees to report on reward for Berean vs Twentieth Century class winner likely a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Harris
Cedar Street
Warren
O. John Hancock
Lafayette Street
A. J. Porter
North Beaver
Seventh Ward
McCoy
J. Y. Sheehy
Ocean City
N. J
Third Christian Church
Claude Spurrier
Pennsylvania Railroad
A. G. Paisley
Sallie
Pittsburg
Vera
Ruth Donahue
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Rheuma advertised cure claim and testimonial note
A patient testimonial endorses RHEUMA as a rheumatism cure offered by George W. Clutton at 308 N Warren Ave Saginaw Mich. The letter claims rapid uric acid elimination and relief within days, with a money back promise for a 50 cent bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clutton
George M. Ross
N. Warren Avenue
Saginaw
Mich
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Spencer
Andrew B. Spencer Company
West
Washington Street Park
Railroad News
Master of Pennsy
Division—Railroad News
King of
Blood Purifiers
Logan
Davis
Curran
Realty
Coates’ Court
Slippery
Orpheus
Story & Clark Piano Club
MATL
Story & Clark Piano Co
North Mill St
New Castle, Pa
Brest
8. A. Barnes
Fredericksburg
Ohio
Alexander
C.d.&p. Tel. Co
H. L. Levvy
Mgr
Hutchison
East Brook, PA
O. K
CG. McBride
the Mineral Water Distributing CO
East
Washington St
Bell Phone
Union Phone
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