Community Notes From Nashua and New Castle
John Mitchell Jr spent Tuesday in New Castle while Myra Paland shopped there Friday afternoon. Ruth Patton of Hastbrook visited J L Miller's home Monday. Chauncey McConahy attended Grove City commencement Thursday. Mrs Young of New Castle visited the Snyder home Sunday. Margaret Porter returned home after a short visit with Grandma Porter. Mabel and Gladys Rogers of Bessemer were weekend guests of cousin Ora Miller. Mary Davidson and Eva of New Castle were guests at H A Paland’s Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell, Jr
New Castle
W. J. Wood
Myra Paland
Ruth Patton
Hastbrook
J. L. Miller
Chauncey McConahy
Grove City
Mrs. Young
E. C. Snyder
Margaret Porter
Grandma Porter
Mabel
Gladys Rogers
Bessemer
Ora Miller
Mary Davidson
Eva
H. A. Paland
Miss May Refuses Proposal With Witty Rebuff
Mr Heamley asks Miss May for a kiss. She replies she would not be mad, but would be mad to let him kiss her. The exchange reveals playful dialogue and social dynamics of the moment.
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Miss May
Mr. Heamley
Colorado vacations advertised for health and travel planning
The ad promotes Colorado as a healthful holiday destination with mountains and clear skies. E S Prindiville offers free travel planning, maps, photos, and a handbook of hotels and rates, with no charge as part of the Burlington Route service. Contact at 506 Smithfield St Pittsburgh PA.
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Colorado
Burlington
E. S. Prindiville
Agt
Smithfield St
Pittburgh
Grant
Miss Anne Morgan Endorses Turkey Trot Reform
New York social figure Miss Anne Morgan daughter of the late Pierpont Morgan impressed Working Girls' club members by approving the turkey trot. She had planned to influence members to drop half time dancing but announced aboard the La France before summering at her French chateau that she saw nothing wrong with the popular dance since others were doing it.
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New York
Anne Morgan
Pierpont Morgan
Miss Morgan
Working Girls’ Club
la France
Minister's son drowns in Beaver River at dam site
In New Brighton Pennsylvania on June 18 Wilford Wallis seven year old son of Rev Louis J Wallis fell into a deep washout hole near Ninth street dam while he and friend Carl Hope threw sticks. Workers nearby pulled him from the water but rescue efforts failed. The hole opened after last March flood.
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New Brighton
Wilford
Louis J. Wallis
Sixth Avenue
Ninth Street
Beaver River
Carl Hope
Emmett Cross
Good Evidence on Sister’s Match with the Baron
Exchange hints that a sister is engaged or sought to marry the baron as indicated by many anonymous letters to her. The source uses a witty comment from Fliegende Blatter noting social intrigue and gossip surrounding an aristocratic alliance.
Ellwood City Bans Firecrackers Ahead of Fourth
Ellwood City Pennsylvania announces a citywide ban on all firecrackers of any size. Police Chief Harrison warns arrests for violations as early celebrations tempt explosions, though night fireworks remain allowed. The enforcement marks a shift from previous lax policing of cracker use.
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Ellwood City
Harrison
Local High School Readies Silver Cup Debates
The class of 1913 will award a large silver cup to the high school literary society that wins the upcoming contest between the Emersonian and the Columbian societies. The cup arrived in the city and will be displayed at P. W. Blocher’s jewelry store. Several debates and contests are planned with neutral judges. rules may require three consecutive wins to claim the cup, aiming to make the event a recurring feature.
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Ellwood City
P. W. Blocher
Sixth Street
Emersonian
Columbian
School Board Elects New Faculty and Reassigns Principals
At a special board meeting the city schools elected teachers across all grades. C. H. Sipes of Butler replaces Blanche Lockhart as principal, with Lockhart becoming assistant. Six new teachers join Leona Moore Myrtle Thompson Elizabeth Randall and others, while A. G. Skeels and O. E. Bartell retain roles. Professor C. S. Becker is re elected superintendent.
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Board of Education
Blanche Lockhart
C. H. Sipes
Butler
Miss Lockhart
Margarette Ruth
Bessie Runyon
A. G. Skeels
O. E. Bartell
C. 8. Becker
Pittsburg Police Seek W. E. Sage in June Slaying
Chief Harrison of the city police received a note from Captain Walsh of Pittsburg police detailing the capture search for W. E. Sage the man wanted for the June 6 shooting of Station Agent J. A. McNair in Pittsburg. The description and habits were provided and a search is urged. Pittsburg police push a desperate hunt but have no solid clue yet.
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Harrison
Walsh
Pittsburg
W. E. Sage
J. A. McNair
Country resident Charles Parkson killed by streetcar at Erie
Charles Parkson formerly of near Park Gate now of Erie died after a street car struck him Saturday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital for medical care, but recovery was not expected. Parkson was a well known longtime resident of the Park Gate area.
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Charles Parkson
Park Gate
Erie
Parkson
Woman Returns From Illnesses After Pinkham Remedy
Miss Mary A Horner of Windom Kansas says she suffered from bladder trouble nervousness and female weakness and found relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring her health and praises its benefits.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Windom
Kansas
Pinkham
Mary A. Horner
Box 41
Windom, Kansas
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad Copy
An advertisement urges women to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. It claims the remedy is plant based, a tonic and invigorator, and has a forty year history of patient testimonials.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Alumni Banquet At Lawrence Hotel Draws Fifty Attendees
Nearly fifty members of the local high school alumni association attended the annual banquet at the Lawrence hotel last evening. A reception for this year’s graduates preceded the dinner, which featured a several course meal. Blade Patterson served as toastmaster and introduced speakers including Mrs. Catherine Hainer and John H. Nye among others. Dancing followed and continued until midnight.
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Lawrence Hotel
Blade Patterson
Catherine Hainer
Charles Riley
John H. Nye
John McDonald
George Nelson
Maud Liebendorfer
Lillian White
Wilmer Schweinsberg
City Hospital Sale Sparks Plan to Keep Facility Local
At a regular board of trade meeting in city hall last night an effort arose to form an organization to buy the hospital offered for sale. Physicians urged city action to keep the institution, and a committee of businessmen was appointed to confer with the city medical association. The two committees will devise a method for the city to take over the hospital plant, a move that practically assures the hospital remains in the city.
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Board of Trade
Medical Association of
Mrs Mayers Drops Assault Charge After Discussion
Mrs. Joseph Mayers of the West end filed assault and battery charges against her husband yesterday. After a discussion at Squire Butler's office she withdrew the charges and vowed to live happily ever after. She said whiskey makes him "feel like fighting" and the couple agreed he will refrain from whiskey and drink beer instead.
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Joseph Mayers
Westend
Squire Butler
Bids Opened for Fountain Avenue Paving Project
Street committee opened seven bids for Fountain avenue paving. The lowest bid came from George Waller of New Castle and will be recommended to the council at its next meeting.
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Fountain Avenue
George Waller
New Castle
Sailor’s Navy Muster and San Francisco Fire Dept Link
A letter from a man states he was mustered out from the navy at the start of the year and is now employed with a San Francisco fire department. He notes shortly after retirement he married a San Francisco girl.
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Navy
San Francisco
Veteran drummer invited to Gettysburg G A R reunion
Charles Newton of Park Gate receives an invitation from Representative W. H. Feller of New Brighton to join a large veteran drum corps at the Gettysburg G A R reunion. The corps could exceed 1,000 players from across the state, and Newton plans to attend with the local group, likely joining the national contingent upon arrival.
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Charles Newton
Park Gate
W. H. Feller
New Brighton
Gettysburg
Newton
Chief of Police W H Harrison Seeks Gettysburg Reunion Transport
Police Chief W H Harrison awaits a Civil War veterans reunion transport to Gettysburg at month end. The department reports his record is under review and, if cleared, a ticket will be provided.
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W. H. Harrison
Gettysburg
Slippery Rock hosts reunion of Co C 100th Pennsylvania
A reunion for members of Co. C, 100th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, is held at the Slippery Rock church. Guests will be served refreshments and a noon dinner by church members, followed by an arranged program in the afternoon.
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Slippery Rock
Co. C
100Th Regiment
Pennsylvania
Colt Injured by Fence Entanglement Near Park Gate
A three year old colt owned by Edward Hows, a farmer near Park Gate, was badly injured last week after becoming entangled in a wire fence. The animal appeared to have been caught for several days before being found.
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Edward Hows
Park Gate
HOUSES SCARCE IN CITY
Real estate dealers report a shortage of empty houses amid rising inquiries in the city. They say supply cannot meet demand.
Robe Found by City Police Chief Seeks Owner
Chief of Police Harrison recovered a fine lap robe from a street and asks the owner to identify it at the police station for return.
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Harrison
Earl Newton Marries in San Francisco After Long Absence
Earl Newton son of Charles Newton of Hazel Dell wed in San Francisco where he has lived recently. For nearly eight years no word came, though it was known he served in the U S Navy. A letter was received from the sailor confirming the marriage.
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Earl Newton
Charles Newton
Hazel Dell
San Francisco
Newton
United States Navy
Sail
Local Social News Highlights
Birth announced for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Dominick Sutti of the west end. Miss Helen Smith of Greenville visits Miss Ida Sneeden on Park avenue. James C Francis and Edward Harkins of Pittsburg were guests here yesterday. E Turner returns home after spending time at Mt Clemens. CG W Harris of Pittsburg Circle improves from pleurisy. Miss Gladys Bigham visits Miss Elizabeth J Jamison of Park avenue then returns to New Castle. Fred Johnson of Johnson drug store hospitalized at Shenango Valley hospital. Mr and Mrs John James, formerly of this city now of Detroit, plan to reside in Ellwood City.
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Dominick Sutti
West End
Helen Smith
Greenville
Ida Sneeden
Park Avenue
James C. Francis
Edward Harkins
Pittsburg
Do. E. Turner
Mt. Clemens
CG. W. Harris
Gladys Bigham
Elizabeth J. Jamison
New Castle
Fred Johnson
Johnson Drug Store
Shenango Valley Hospital
John James
Detroit
Ellwood City
Six Jamaica Fireflies to Light Reading Night
Six Jamaica fireflies will provide enough glow for readers to see in the dim evening. The small insect light source is expected to guide a late night reading session and showcase natural illumination from the local fauna.
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Jamaica
Mission Women Meet In Warren
Erie conference Women's Foreign Missionary society holds mass meeting at First Methodist Episcopal Church Warren Pennsylvania from Tuesday to Thursday. Rev Norris A White, former Warren pastor, offers welcome and program includes Miss Margaret Crouse of India and Mrs J L Stratton.
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Erie Conference Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Warren
Norris A. White
J. L. Stratton
White
Margaret Crouse
India
World stock value tallies at 115.8 billion dollars
The global market capitalization stands at 115.8 billion dollars based on par values of exchange securities. This figure reflects the total nominal value of listed stocks.
Local Notes From North Beaver Area
North Beaver residents report illness and visits as families host relatives and friends. Rev J S Dice attended a funeral in Pittsburg last week. Mary Reed returns home to Bellevue after visiting grandparents. Bethel hosts a Friday lecture by Rev Whalen on The Sunny Side of Life.
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Martha McCreary
Enos Taylor
Wm. Dixon
James Dixon
J. S. Dice
Pittsburg
Sam Hayes
Hom
Mary Reed
Bellevue
John Kyle
Mary Alice
Rev. Whalen
Bethel
Willis Fullerton
Sylvia
Elizabeth
Hillsville
Town clash at head of class sparks warning
In a schoolroom exchange, one student warns peers to keep away from a boy named Harry Tucker who dominates the class, prompting a caution from another student about staying distant from him. The remark reflects tensions in a St. Paul Pioneer Press item.
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Harry Tucker
Tommy
Paul Pioneer Press
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