Burglar Escapes After Night Attempt at Ellwood City Flats
An unknown burglar attempted to break into the Koonce apartments on Reynolds block Lawrence avenue last night at 10 o clock. He climbed the fire escape and was seen by Mr. Koonce who alarmed others. He fled down the fire escape and disappeared near Squire Butler's residence. Police found a jimmy mark on the window sash and noted the failed entry.
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Ellwood City
Koonce
Reynolds Block
Lawrence Avenue
Chasen
Squire R. E. Butler
Ellwood Soldiers Plan to Organize in City
Ellwood City veterans announce a meeting in the coming days to form a permanent organization and include sons of veterans. A committee led by Sam Parker Col A C Grove and Dr Silas Stevenson will arrange details. They aim to foster patriotism amid thinning ranks and oppose a red flag parade.
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Ellwood City
Sons of Veterans
Sam Parker
Col
A. C. Grove
Silas Stevenson
Parker
New Castle
New Castle Hall
Ellwood
Gelbach Injured in Fall From Street Car
Ellwood City June 13 Friends of J A Gelbach of Fourth Street report he suffered a fall from a Harmony route Street car near his home. His right hip was dislocated and he will be indoors for several weeks. Gelbach is president of the First National Bank and a leading citizen. Miss Lillian Boyd of New Castle visits Ellwood.
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Ellwood City
J. A Gelbach
Fourth Street
Harmony Route
Gelbach
First National Bank
Parker Heroically Saves Girl From Gas Fire
In Ellwood City on June 13 Mrs. Samuel Parker of Glenn Avenue freed a neighbor girl from burning clothing after overheated gas105 powered flames ignited her attire. Parker tore away the flames and saved the child with minor burns to her hands. Friends consider applying for a Carnegie medal for bravery.
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Ellwood City
Samuel Parker
Glenn Avenue
William Lewis
Parker
City Milk Safety Push Tightens Controls After Inquiry
Pure Food Director Mechlem says precautions after a recent investigation ensure cleanliness and pure milk. Practically every milkman in the city has now taken out his annual license.
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Pure Food
Mechlem
Genkinger and Barteaux Store Adds New Front on Lawrence
Genkinger and Barteaux announce a new front for their Lawrence avenue store designed to improve appearance and customer comfort. The project aims to enhance curb appeal and daily shopping experience for their numerous patrons.
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Genkinger and Barteaux
Lawrence Avenue
Ellwood City Boys Club Dance at Cascade Park
Ellwood City Boys' club plans a dance at Cascade park soon with guests traveling to and from the event in special cars and a promise of a fine time.
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Ellwood City Boys’ Club
Cascade Park
Boy sprains arm sliding down bannister in Ellwood City home
The small son of Mr and Mrs Clark of Seventh street Ellwood City slipped on a bannister at the family residence Wednesday and badly sprained his arm.
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Clark
Seventh Street
Ellwood City
Warrant Sworn For Arrest Of Rossi In Ellwood City Shooting
Ellwood City June 13 An injured victim named Perick of Telagreco testified before Squire Butler charging Andi Rossi with felonious assault with intent to kill after a shooting on Lawrence avenue two weeks earlier Rossi escaped and Tony Condello of Park Gate charged as an accessory after the fact also fled authorities expect Rossi to be arrested soon based on officials' knowledge of his location and pursuit continues.
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Ellwood City
Angelo Perick
Telagreco
Lawrence Avenue
Ellwood City Hospital
Squire R. E. Butler
Andi Rossi
Rossi
Perick
Tony Condello
Park Gate
Condello
Wright bi-plane model and fire house plan on display
In Keith's jewelry store window a three foot Wright bi plane model with a rubber driven dual propeller mechanism is shown. Built by Tillman Sneddon, the display also features the architect's perspective elevation and plan for a forthcoming new fire house.
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Keith
Tillman Sneddon
Funeral for Miller McKinney Held at Locust Grove
The funeral of Miller McKinney of Frisco is set for 2 p m Thursday at the family residence. Interment will follow at Locust Grove cemetery. McKinney, a renowned contracting plasterer, died from a paralytic stroke, his second in a brief span.
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Miller McKinney
Frisco
Locust Grove Cemetery
McKinney
Free Methodists Hold Camp Meeting led by Rev Davidson
Camp meeting services are underway with the pastor Rev Davidson leading. Many people are being converted and much good is being accomplished.
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Free Methodists
Davidson
Miss Bessie Engle Visiting at Beaver Falls
Mrs Anton Kerner of Crescent Avenue who was operated on at the hospital is improving after surgery and plans to visit Miss Engle in Beaver Falls this week.
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Bessie Engle
Beaver Falls
Anton Kerner
Crescent Avenue
Dainty White Batiste Lingerie Frock Described
A dainty white batiste lingerie frock features a skirt with wide and narrow embroidery interwoven with tucked insets. The bodice and sleeves are tucked with embroidered collar and cuffs for a refined, delicate silhouette.
Ellwood Hospital Update and Local Roster
Ellwood hospital status remains encouraging. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ben Gardener of Pittsburg Circle. W J Chain of New Castle visited the city yesterday. City Clerk Earnest Moyer also visited New Castle yesterday. Miss Belle Bracket is homebound with tonsillitis. Dr Balenore Drake and Miss Minnie Sterling from Ellwood Hospital attended a Presbyterian convention in New Castle yesterday. Earl and Leona Badger are near full recovery from operations and soon to be dismissed to their Portersville home.
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Ellwood Hospital
Ben Gardener
Pittsburg Circle
W. J. Chain
New Castle
Earnest Moyer
Belle Bracket
Balenore Drake
Minnie Sterling
Presbyterian Church
Earl
Leona Badger
Portersville
Eastbrook Family News and Local Notes
Eastbrook Charles Emery farms the Homer Fenton property. The Ladies Missionary Society met at Mrs Chambers home on Thursday. Raymond Fisher, formerly of this place, graduates from Grove City College this month. Children’s day exercises are planned at the U P church next Sunday at 10 30 am with a fine program and special music. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Charles Emery
Homer Fenton
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Chambers
Raymond Fisher
Grove City
Grove City College
U. P
Librarians Attend Convention in Butler Today
Miss Irene Hackett and Miss Nora Giele, children's librarian, are in Butler for a regional librarians convention. Giele is scheduled to read a paper on the program.
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Irene Hackett
Nora Giele
Butler
Giele
Thomas Hood and the Washtub Song of Shirt Reference
A note on Thomas Hood’s literary work and a mention of the washtub song. It claims Easy Task laundry soap did not exist in his era and attributes modern washing power to a product now grocers carry.
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Thomas Hood
Helen Boyle Seeks Pardon Over Health Decline
Sharon reports steps will be taken to win clemency for Helen Boyle tied to the Billy Whitla kidnapping. Attorneys have begun another bid to gain a pardon from the state board, citing her rapidly failing health during a 25 year Western penitentiary term. Her husband Jimmy Boyle remains imprisoned for life and would serve his sentence if her release were granted.
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Sharon
Helen Boyle
Billy Whitla
State Board of Pardons
Harrisburg
Western
Boyle
Pittsburg
Pardon Board
Jimmy Boyle
Jimmy
Death of Mrs. Martin Rutten in Slippery Rock
Mrs. Martin Rutten aged 65 died at her home in Slippery Rock from the effects of a paralytic stroke suffered Monday afternoon. She never regained consciousness. Survived by one brother, David L. Wilson of Slippery Rock.
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Slipperyrock
Martin Rutten
David L. Wilson
Saxon Salve Promises Relief for Eczema Patients
Geo W Clutton, a New Castle Pa druggist, endorses Saxon Salve as a skin remedy for eczema and other skin troubles. The ad claims immediate relief from itching, neutralizes acrid vesicle fluid, and promises a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied.
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Scratchig
Geo. W. Clutton
New Castle
Bank Convenience Ad Urges Open Check Accounts
An advertisement promotes opening a bank checking account, stating many people miss out by not using bank conveniences and inviting customers to visit for an explanation of how simple it is.
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