Matched And Wins Bout In Four Minutes
Two notable incidents at Italia hall in a 19th century ward event featured promising young boxers. Jack Roberts faced an opponent urged on by his team. Tommy Thomas swapped gear and instantly defeated his rival in four minutes, claimed as the fastest bout yet.
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Italia Hall
Blue Island Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Lawrence Stringer
Hasily
Mosey Feinberg
Harry Plant
Plant
Feinberg
Mr. Stringer
Kenosha
Jack Roberts
Jack
Tommy Thomas
West
Thomas
Roberts
Nate Lewis
West Side
Tommy
Washington and Jefferson College Honors Athletes in 1915 Graduation
Twelve seniors with varsity letters across football, baseball, basketball, and track at Washington and Jefferson College graduate on June 16. Notable names include John Elder, Maurice Witherspoon, Russell Goodwin, Burleigh Cruikshank, John Spiegel, Reginald Bovill, Victor Younkins, Ralph Young, John A. McKelvey, Gill Wilson, Robert Whitten, and Stanley Smith.
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Washington and Jefferson College
John Elder
Tidioute
Maurice M. Witherspoon
Guilford Springs
Elder
Russell Goodwin
Wheeling
W. Va
Burleigh Cruikshank
W. and J.’s
John Spiegel
Detroit
Mich
Spiegel
Reginald Bovill
Victor D. Younkins
Butler
Ralph Young
John A. McKelvey
Derry
Gill Wilson
Sistersville
Robert Q. Whitten
Munhall, Pa
Stanley W. Smith
Grove City
Gill R. Wilson
Ralfh H. Young
Reginald Boville
John E. Spiegel
Local West Side business owner still using alias
A prosperous West Side proprietor continues to operate under the phony name Tommy Thomas. The man, who persists with the alias, remains active in local commerce and public life.
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Ing
Tommy Thomas
Tommy
West Side
Two New Men Signed For N C Works Team
Practice for the New Castle Works squad ahead of Saturday’s game with Greenville is set for Thursday at 3 PM on the works grounds. New signees include William Porter, an outfielder, and Wat Jould, a pitcher, both likely to play versus Greenville.
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New Castle
Greenville
Works Grounds
William Porter
Wat Jould
Greenville Nine
Baraca A C reorganized with new lineup for season
Baraca A C announces a complete reorganization under new management. Lee Rogers is business manager and will handle the schedule. They seek games with top district teams and invite inquiries at 801 Young Street or Bell 164 1 before 9 am or after 5 pm.
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Baraca A. C
Lee Rogers
Young Street
Bell Phone
Wealthy Newark Woman Bequeaths Home and Fame to Servants
Miss Laurastine Cotheal Smith died June 7 at 77 leaving nearly 150000 in bequests. About 96000 is public in nature with three maids each receiving 6000 plus all personal property and life residence in the Fulton street home. Afterward the house goes to Trinity Episcopal Church Newark.
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Laurastine Cotheal Smith
Fulton Street
Newark
N. J
Sarah L. Sipp
Marie Krafft
Trinity Episcopal Church
Rob inson schemes to recover five dollars owed
A reader reports Rob inson attempted to borrow five dollars from them. The remark reveals inson had money, but the exchange was a scheme to recover the debt.
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Robinson
Civic League Plans Membership Drive and Committees
The Civic League executive committee met at dinner to discuss work plans. They organized committees for public buildings recreation streets sanitation outdoor art membership and press and will print 1000 membership applications kept at Scott Paisley’s drug store the Dollar Savings Association and Munnel’s Grocery. The group agreed to reconvene in one week at the Y M C A.
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Civic League
A3ew
Scott Paisley
Dollar Savings Association
Munnel
Mrs J L Stratton Attends Butler County Sunday School Convention
Mrs J L Stratton secretary of the Lawrence County Sunday School association is in Butler for the Butler County Sunday School Association convention today.
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J. L. Stratton
Lawrence County Sunday School Association
Butler
Butler County Sunday School Association
Travel promo for a Western Canadian rail and Pacific cruise
An advertisement invites readers to plan a daylight cross country trip via Burlington Route from Chicago or St Louis to California Expositions then the Great Northern Pacific Steamships from San Francisco to Portland. It promises preplanned itineraries and free descriptive materials, asking readers to specify timing and length for a tailored trip.
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California
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Royal Gorge
Salt Lake City
Burlington
Chicago
St. Louis
Expositions
Great Northern Pacific
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
Glacier National Park
Yellowstone Park
Wampum Man Unveils Titanic Sinking Model
R M Grinnen of Wampum arrives on the Pennsylvania with a special car carrying his mechanical Titanic sinking model. He sets a tent on Church and Kay streets and will stay briefly, after coming from Cleveland where he has toured with other marvels.
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Wampum
R. M. Grinnen
Pennsylvania
Tom Thumb Wedding Draws Large Wampum Audience
A large crowd attended a Tom Thumb wedding in Wampum Pennsylvania last evening under the Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church. The event took place at the Presbyterian church and the child cast performed well.
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Wampum
Ladies’ Missionary Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Grove City College Graduation in Vocal and Instrumental Music
W W H McCullough graduates on Thursday June 17 from Grove City College musical department with honors in vocal and instrumental music.
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W.W. H. McCullough
Grove City College
Regular meeting of Wampum K of P lodge 440
A regular meeting of Wampum K of P lodge No 440 will be held this evening at eight o'clock.
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Wampum K
P. Lodge No. 440
Mid week prayer meeting at churches set for 8 pm
Mid week prayer meeting services at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches will be held at 8 o'clock.
Local Residents Visit Nearby Towns and Relatives
A string of short notices reports visits and travel by residents. Martha Bruce of Clinton is ill. Mrs. Walter Mills visited New Castle. Levi Repman from Ellwood City visited. Robert Fendall of Beaver Falls conducted town business. Edward Lockhart of New Castle was here on business Tuesday. Margaret and Maria Vernon are visiting relatives in Pittsburgh. Steve Mills and Herman Clark of New Castle were in town recently. Mrs. George King and son John returned from a five week trip to San Francisco. Mrs. W. W. Yoho and daughter Helen visited New Castle yesterday. Mrs. Duff and son of Moravia visit the Jacksons in Brookyln Heights. Marie Snare of Ellwood City spent Tuesday with the Dindingers in Brooklyn Heights. George and Mrs. Bush of Rouseville ended a visit with her parents.
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Walter Mills
New Castle
Levi Repman
Ellwood City
Robert Fendall
Beaver Falls
Edward Lockhart
Margaret
Maria Vernon
Pittsburg
Steve Mills
Herman Clark
George King
John
San Francisco
W. W. Yoho
Helen
Duff
Moravia
J. C. F. Jackson
Marie Snare
Dies At Home In Brighton
NEW BRIGHTON Pa June 16 Thomas Livingston Kennedy aged 66 prominent Beaver valley figure died yesterday morning after brief illness Pneumonia Kennedy born New Brighton son of Samuel and Catherine Kennedy served three terms in state legislature beginning 1900 held posts including president of Home Protective Loan and Savings association vice president of M T & S Kennedy Co former president Fallston Fire Clay company and Manufacturers' association of Beaver county was a congressional candidate six years ago member of First Presbyterian church New Brighton survived by widow Anna Caldwell Kennedy two sons Samuel G Kennedy of New Brighton and William Kennedy of Pittsburg and one daughter Catherine Kennedy at home
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New Brighton
Thomas Livingston Kennedy
Beaver Valley
Kennedy
Samuel
Catherine Kennedy
Home Protective Loan and Savings Association
M. T. & S. Kennedy Co
Fallston
Lucky at Cards Unlucky in Love Meet Wife at Euchre
A playful anecdote recalls a man who triumphed in a progressive euchre game to win a prize and later married the winner. The exchange hints at luck in cards and misfortune in romance.
Hokara Skin Remedy Promises Refund for All Jars
M B McKee reports selling hundreds of Hokara jars with full refunds offered for dissatisfied customers. The ad claims chronic eczema cures from Hokara, including scales, scabs, and itching across body areas. Each jar costs 25 cents with a guarantee to refund if not satisfied.
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M. B. McKee
McKee’s Garantee
Referendum Ballots Sent to New Castle Trade Board
The News reports a chamber of commerce referendum on a ship purchase proposition. A voting coupon should be sent to Robert M. White secretary of the New Castle board of trade who will forward it to Washington.
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Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Washington
Robert M. White
New Castle
All Day Meeting Planned at Coaltown Church
Coaltown Free Methodist church invites all-day attendees on Monday July 5 to spend the day in the country with basket lunches. Rev. Paul leads the event as planning continues for the community gathering.
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Coaltown
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Johnny
Daice
Duke
N. C
Porter
Gould
Wampum News
Tom Thumb
K. OF P. Meeting
Wampum Personals
Martha Bruce
Clinton
Lawrence Auto Company
Mercer St
Horton & MacNab Company
Washington St
Simpson Auto Shop
Florence and Linton Aves
Ernest W. Allen
Jefferson St
United States
T.L. Kennedy Star Theatre
Brighton
Vitagraph
Ce SS
Darwin Karr
Donald Hall
L. Rogers Lytton
Charles Kent
Charles Eldridge
Charles Wellesley
Anders Randolf
Harry Northup
William Gilson
Rose Tapley
Ned Finley
Board OF Trade
Fower
Rexall
Paisley Pharmacy
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