Westminster seniors unveil Longfellow bust memorial
Westminster college announces a new memorial for commencement week a bust of Henry W Longfellow to be presented by the senior class for placement in the college library prior memorials included a sun dial and an ivy vine. Westminster track team placed third at the intercollegiate meet in Washington as Allegheny won with 48 points and W and J 47 Westminster led relays and weight events despite some runners not being in top form.
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Longfellow
New Wilmington
Westminster College
Henry W. Longfellow
Washington
Allegheny
Westminster
Constable George Axe Heads Republican Committeemen
In New Wilmington on Saturday afternoon Constable George Axe was chosen Republican county committeeman. Kennedy won 59 votes for Congress, Tener 47. Love McCracken and Porter elected delegates. Davis 60, Wallace 70, Walton 52, Harper 59 for assembly. National Reform presented by Rev. J S Martin spoke at church and college chapel. Children day exercises at Second United Presbyterian church featured music and readings.
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George Axe
Kennedy
Tener
Love
McCracken
Porter
Davis
Wallace
Walton
Harper
Assembly
J. S. Martin
National Reform Association
New Wilmington
College Chapel
Inspectors Cox and McClure to receive state instruction
J. L. Cox and Frank McClure state orchard inspectors traveled to Harrisburg this morning to receive special instruction from the state department on upcoming summer work.
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J. L. Cox
Frank McClure
Harrisburg
State Department
McKeesport High School Graduates Hear Baccalaureate Sermon
Dr. R. M. Russell preached the baccalaureate sermon to the McKeesport High School graduating class last night at McKeesport.
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R. M. Russell
McKeesport
McKeesport High School
New Wilmington School Board to Pick Teachers Tonight
The New Wilmington school board will hold a meeting this evening to select teachers for the coming year and to organize the board for the year.
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New Wilmington School Board
Westminster vs Grove City Opens Local Day Schedule
West min ster plays Grove City today. Rev. P B Logan left for Pittsburg this morning. G H Getty returned to Pittsburg Wyatt Campbell visited Franklin. Squire William Francis from New Castle visits today. Miss Mabel Henderson goes to Pittsburg this morning. Robert Taylor of Canonsburg visited yesterday. Misses Florence and Austa Hutchison hosted friends Saturday. Miss Sarah McCoy returned to Pittsburg this morning. Dr C F Wishart will address Life as Viewed by Three Poets in college chapel this evening. Mrs Elder of Fay fell Saturday and broke a rib. Miss Alice Ashenhurst of Colorado Springs visits here and will arrive in Pittsburg soon. Presbyterian men meet at church with Prof J A King in charge.
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P. B. Logan
Pittsburg
G. H. Getty
Wyatt Campbell
Franklin
William Francis
New Castle
Mabel Henderson
Robert Taylor
Canonsburg
Florence
Austa Hutchison
Sarah McCoy
C. F. Wishart
College Chapel
The
Presbyterian Church
J. A. King
Rheuma Not a Cure All Says Local Drugist
Geo W Clutton the druggist offers Rheuma with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure rheumatism. The remedy claims to remove uric acid from kidneys ease feverish blood improve appetite and strengthen the body. Sold at 50 cents a bottle by Clutton or by mail from the Rheuma Company Buffalo NY.
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Geo. W. Clutton
Geo. W. Clutton’s
Rheuma Co
Buffalo
N. Y
English Marin e relieves neuralgia and stomach distress
A brief advertisement claims neuralgia and stomach distress vanish when using English Marine. It promotes 25 cents per box of the drug or mail orders from Rheuma Co. The ad mentions Buffalo 4.
Courts 100 Years Behind the Age in Legal Reform
New York June 6 report from a joint committee of the National Bar Association and National Civic Federation criticizes equity rules as century old and slow, urging radical changes in court procedure. Taft backs reform. sub committees will file reports at the Bar association meeting in Chattanooga.
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New York
National Bar Association
National Civic Federation
Lawyers’ Club
Alton B. Parker
Chancery Courts
American Bar Association
Congress
Taft
Bar Association
Chattanooga
Through Window to Death in Napolean Death
Mrs. Dora Landers an octogenarian somnambulist died from injuries after she rose from bed Friday night and walked through a window in Napoleon Ohio. The incident occurred as she moved toward a window and sustained fatal injuries.
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Napoleon
Dora Landers
Quip on Summer Fashion Sparks Witty Exchange
In a playful exchange, a wife jokes she lent her husband light pants to a poor tramp. He fires back asking what he will wear this Summer, musing about kilts as a humorous alternative.
Has Own Car Strap 10 Avoid Germs
Cincinnati, Ohio June 6. City residents race to curb germs as Daniel Chredron of 598 Union Avenue unveils a self made strap for street car hanging. The device snaps on and off and aims to prevent contact with handles used by many riders. Health Officer Landis applauds the idea urging others to follow suit as car straps are said to be germ swarms.
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Cincinnatty
Cincinnati
Daniel Chredron
Union Avenue
Chrecron
Chredron
Landis
Railroad Yardmen Get Wages Rises in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg June 6 announcement says all yardmen in the Pennsylvania railroad service will receive higher pay starting in June. Wages rise 3 percent for conductors to 10 percent for brakemen, in addition to the April 1 increase.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
PacTOR Is Called and Clergy Moves to Butler
Rev. William L. Craig resigns from Hookstown and accepts the call to the First Presbyterian church in Butler. The move places a new pastor at Butler while Hookstown awaits its next leader.
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Wiliam L. Craig
Hookstown
First Presbyterian Church
Butler
Try This for Catarrh Hyomei Outfit Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a remedy for catarrh with a full outfit including inhaler selling for $1 and refills at 50 cents. It cites a testimonial from Miss Helen McNair of Loyalton California and claims Hyomei kills germs at the root of catarrhal conditions and guarantees cures for catarrh croup asthma and other ailments.
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Helen McNair
Loyalton
Cal
Hoymei
Geo. W
Ellwood Water Co Seeks Franchise for Hazel Dell Extension
Hazel Dell borough officials expect Ellwood City water company to seek a franchise to extend their main into the borough. Water representatives report strong interest with over a hundred residents ready to take service, with possible borough use and fire protection in exchange for franchise rights. The council majority is believed to favor granting the franchise, anticipating a significant improvement to the town’s reliable water supply.
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Ellwood City
Hazel Dell
Ellwood
Hazel Dell Council
Ellwood Water Company
Lake Erie to Buy Ellwood City Branch Rail Line
A Pittsburg city firm will sell the West Ellwood Junction to Ellwood City branch line to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad for about 175000 to 200000 dollars. The sale is to be announced soon as negotiations conclude. The Lake Erie system seeks bids for a new Ellwood City station with plans by National Supply Co. officials.
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Ellwood City
Pittsburg
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company
West Ellwood Junction
Lake Erie Railroad Company
National Supply Company
Funeral for Thomas Congden Held in Hazel Dell
The funeral for the late Thomas Congden of Hazel Dell was held Saturday from the family home with many mourners. Congden, found dead earlier in a New Castle and Harmony streetcar in Pittsburg, died suddenly. He worked at the Shelby tube works and was well liked. He leaves wife and five children and was a member of the Moose lodge and an order at the Shelby mill.
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Thomas Congden
Hazel Dell
Congden
New Castle and Harmony
Pittsburg
Shelby Tube Works
Moose Lodge
Shelby Mill
Ellwood City Fans See Shelby Win 5 4 Over Verona
Shelby defeats Verona 5 to 4 on Ellwood City grounds in a fast game. McMurdo homered and tripled to star the play while Turner pitched shutout innings to hold Verona batters, amid a large enthusiastic crowd.
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Ellwood City
Shelby
Verona
McMurdo
Turner
Professor Cubbison Seeks ReElection At Ellwood City Schools
Prof Cubbison leaves Ellwood City for Conneaut Lake to spend summer after securing a lake job. A principal election for the schools will be decided at a forthcoming school board meeting, with Cubbison as a candidate for re election and likely to be reelected.
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Cubbison
Ellwood City
Conneaut Lake
Spur Line Built by Hartman Connects Ellwood City
H. W. Hartman who organized a Pittsburg company and started Ellwood City built the spur from West Ellwood Junction to Ellwood City. The three mile line cost $150000 and was leased to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie company shortly after completion and used by that road since.
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H. W. Hartman
Pittsburg Company
Ellwood City
West Ellwood Junction
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Company
Zelienople Cancels Trip Upsets Ellwood City Squad
Ellwood City Independents planned a Saturday trip to Zelienople but the Zelienople team cancelled at noon. Players were prepared to travel and fans showed clear dissatisfaction with the cancellation.
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Ellwood City Independents
Zelienople
Drunk Arrest on Lawrence Avenue Leads to Fine
One arrest occurred over the weekend as a man, described as intoxicated, was picked up late Saturday night on Lawrence avenue. He faced the burgess this morning and paid a fine.
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Lawrence Avenue
St Agatha’s Church Hosts Tuesday and Wednesday Reception
Members will hold a two evening reception at the skating rink with supper and dancing featured. The event aims to provide fellowship for parishioners and guests.
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St. Agatha’'s Church
Buggies collide on Lawrence avenue injure none
Saturday night two buggies crashed on Lawrence avenue wrecking both rigs. Drivers, farmers by trade, were thrown clear with no injuries.
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Lawrence Avenue
James Gunning Spent Sunday in Pittsburg
James Gunning of Ray Street spent Sunday in Pittsburg, engaging in local activities and visiting friends. He reported a pleasant day with no notable incidents or events.
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James Gunning
Ray Street
Pittsburg
Saliva on Transfer Means Fine Under Coudrey's Bill
Representative Harry M. Coudrey introduces a bill to punish street car conductors in Washington with a five dollar fine for the first offense and ten dollars for subsequent offenses if they moisten their fingers with saliva when issuing tickets or transfers. He cites public health and good taste concerns and notes conductors in other cities do not practice this. The bill, referred to the District of Columbia committee, follows a prior proposal on hat pins in the same area.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
District of Columbia
Harry M. Coudrey
St. Louis
Pat Crowe Visits Sharon After Hospital Stay
Pat Crowe of Omaha visits Sharon after a ten day stay at Mercy hospital Pittsburg for a nervous breakdown. He registers at Shenango house then eats breakfast and says he is through with carnival work and plans to join his family in Chicago. He hopes to see the Whitla home and denies ties to Helen Boyle or Jimmy Boyle while claiming reform and no definite plans.
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Sharon
Pat Crowe
Omaha
Neb
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg
Shenango House
P. J. Collins
Pat” Crowe
Eddie Cudahy
Packer
Crowe
Whitla
Bill’ Whitla
Jimmy Boyle
Helen Boyle
Jimmy
Chicago
Route of Penns Pay Car This Week
The Pennsylvania pay car visits multiple towns this week with daily routes and 7 p.m. closing times. Schedule includes Pittsburg to New Castle Tuesday, Mahoningtown and New Castle Wednesday, New Castle to Erie Thursday, Erie to Youngstown Friday, and Youngstown to Lawrence Junction and Alliance Saturday.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
New Castle
Mahoningtown
Erie
Youngstown
Ashtabula
Lawrence Junction
Alliance
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Grove City
Roughriders
Bar
Ellwood Water CO
Lake Erie Will
Branch Road
Coneaut
Hartman Builder
R. S. McCulloch & Co
Pittsburg St
Neuwahl S Shoe Store
East Washington Street
Coudrey’s
Pennsy
Union National Bank
Long Avenue
New Castle, PA
Airdome Theatre
Airdome
Culhand
Southwell
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