Welsh Tin Plate Trade Encouraging in South Wales
Consul Jesse H Johnson reports a flourishing Welsh tin plate trade at Swansea with strong demand and expanding mills. New markets in the Far East receive attention while raw material costs, especially coal, stay favorable. Output restrictions ease as health concerns rise with driving. Factories plan full capacity for three months and prices rise six cents per box with varied quotations for coke and ingots.
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Jesse H. Johnson
Swansea
Far East
South Wales Steel Smelters’ Society
New Castle Firm Wins Big Fourth of July Fireworks Contract
Fazzoni Brothers of New Castle won the contract for Sharon’s July fifth display. The executive committee awarded the $1,000 bid to supply 40 regular set pieces plus 15 special pieces. Elaborate shells rockets and balloons will form the display list as chosen by the local committee.
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Sharon
Sharon Telegraph
Fazzoni Brothers
New Castle
Drowned Girl at Steubenville Camp Meet
Ethel Davis, 20, reportedly from New Kensington Pa, drowned in the Ohio river six miles above Steubenville while bathing with campers at a Jutte towhead site. By the time help arrived the girl had sunk. body recovered. She had lived in Steubenville six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Ethel Davis
Ohio River
Jutte
New Kensington
Mrs Ethel Jackson of Youngstown Rescued After Suicide Attempt
Following a quarrel with her husband, Mrs. Ethel Jackson of Youngstown attempted self harm by taking laudanum. She was rushed to the hospital and her life was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Jackson
Youngstown
Root Juice Promises Cure-All At Local Drug Store
A traveling salesman reports rumors that Root Juice cures stomach, bowel, liver, kidneys ailments and more. Fort Wayne gossip claims many have been helped, with a local druggist noting rapid cures. Demonstrations planned at Love and Megown’s drug store next Saturday selling at $1 per bottle or three for $2.50.
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Fort Wayne
Love & Megown
Farmer Thrown by Angered Bull in Pennsylvania Farm
Roderick Thompson, 78, a Sandy Creek township farmer in Greenville Pa, was severely injured by a bull on his farm. He fought the animal, grabbed its nostrils to slow it, and dragged himself toward a fence before collapsing. He suffered multiple broken ribs and extensive bruising but is expected to recover.
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Greenville
Roderick Thompson
Sandy Creek Township
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Hoodoo Bicycle Injures Two in Pittsburg Ward
Bert Gailey of East Clayton Street suffers a bad bruise when a bicycle forks break on the way to West Pittsburg Pressed Steel Radiator Works. The same wheel previously injured GC H Thompson. both forks broke in similar fashion, tossing riders.
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Bert Gailey
East Clayton Street
Seventh Ward
West Pittsburg
GC. H. Thompson
Madison Avenue
Gailey
Thompson
Died of Typhoid at Mineral Ridge
Mrs. W J Matthews of 163 Lyndal street travels to Mineral Ridge Ohio for the death of her sister Miss Margaret Hughes age about 21 after a typhoid fever illness of a week. Funeral services will be held Tuesday. She was a Christian church member and is survived by sisters Mrs Hebrons and Mrs Thomas of Youngstown and brothers Robert Hughes of Pittsburgh Thomas Hugh and David Hughes of Mineral Ridge.
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W. J.matthews
Lyndal Street
Mineral Ridge
Matthews
Margaret Hughes
The
Christian Church
Hebrons
Youngstown
Thomas
Robert Hughes
Pittsburg
Thomas, Hugh and
David
Adding Beauty to Houses by Coats of Paint
A great many houses receive fresh coats of paint improving appearance and city beauty. Fresh paint transforms a dwelling’s look and is economical for householders. Well painted wood resists open air decay and lasts over a century when properly maintained.
Pittsburg Concern Seeks Site For New Plant
Pittsburg Manufacturing Company officers examined several locations including Evans City and Butler for a proposed new plant. They are not seeking any bonus or assistance, only a suitable site and employ about 300 men.
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Pittsburg
Evans City
Butler
Fire Nearly Destroys Home on Lacock Street
A serious blaze in a shingle roofed house on Lacock Street Seventh Ward was quickly checked by neighbors and Hamilton family residents Saturday afternoon. The flue fire sparked the roof but was extinguished before extensive damage occurred.
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Lacock Street
Seventh Ward
Hamilton
Ministers Prepare Bulletins to Expose Liquor Crimes
Youngstown pastors plan to publish all crimes directly linked to liquor in church bulletins to highlight alcohol’s evils. The move aims to educate congregations and spur local action.
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Youngstown
Alleged horse thief Schwartz found guilty in Beaver county
Frank Schwartz of Evans City was convicted on two counts of horse stealing in Beaver county court after an Ellwood City capture. He pleaded non-responsibility due to drug effects, claiming he did not know what he did until after waking with stolen horses. The first victim was William T. Wilson, the second Mrs. Anna Wilson. John B. Cole recovered the Wilson horse and state officials paid $20 reward.
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Ellwood City
Frank Schwartz
Beaver
Beaver County
Beaver Falls
Evans City
Schwartz
William T. Wilson
Anna Wilson
Franklin Township
John B. Cole
Ellwood City Board of Education to Decide on Commercial Department
Much interest surrounds the Ellwood City school board meeting next Thursday evening. The major issue is whether to discontinue the commercial department, a move seen as far reaching. Public opinion is divided over the department's two year success and its future. The board's decision, whatever it is, is expected to be final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Bell Telephone Conduit Plan Discussed by Ellwood City Street Committee
The Ellwood City street committee carefully discussed an ordinance allowing Bell Telephone to build a conduit system and place poles as ordered by the committee. The company would pay the customary pole tax, and further discussion was postponed to the next committee meeting.
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Bell Telephone Company
Ellwood City
Ellwood City Couple to Wed in Philadelphia Ceremony
Word reached friends in Ellwood City that Dr. George Cobler of Wayne Avenue will marry Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia. The couple plans a short wedding trip and then reside in Ellwood City.
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Ellwood City
George Cobler
Wayne Avenue
Pittsburg Firm Holds Large Rock Point Picnic
Employees of the W. G. Johnson company in Pittsburg held their annual outing at Rock Point park on Saturday afternoon. The event drew about 2,000 workers and featured ball games and field events as the main amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Johnson Company
Pittsburg
Rock Point Park
Miss Della Schiedemantel Leaves for Portersville
Miss Della Schiedemantel, who had worked this winter in the Whistler Brothers store on Lawrence avenue, has abandoned her duties temporarily and gone to her home at Portersville to spend the summer.
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Della Schiedemantel
Whistler Brothers
Lawrence Avenue
Portersville
Children’s Day Observed At Ellwood Church
Arrangements are under way for the annual Children’s Day program at Ellwood United Presbyterian Church led by Rev. J A McDonald. The event will be observed next Sunday June 27 with an especially attractive program prepared by the children.
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Ellwood United Presbyterian Church
J. A. McDonald
Children’s Day at Trinity Lutheran Marks Strong Showing
Sunday evening at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Spring Avenue featured a well received children’s program. An unusually large audience attended and praised the youngsters’ performance.
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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Spring Avenue
Geisler Returns After Brother Ed Geisler Dies
John Geisler travels from Dayton Ohio after being summoned by death of his brother Ed Geisler who died from a fall several days earlier. The accident is described as a sad event.
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John Geisler
Dayton
Ed. Geisler
Two Drunk Men Detained by Ellwood City Police
Two plain drunks were gathered in by the Ellwood City special police Saturday. Both were without money, and were released by Burgess Cunningham.
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Ellwood City
Burgess Cunningam
Social visits list from Ellwood City and surrounding towns
The article lists residents and visitors across Ellwood City Beaver Falls New Castle Cleveland and Franklin towns. Names include Tom Grocut Miss Sadie Knowling Miss Cora Mateer Miss Retta Stewart Miss Lola Phelps J Hamilton Dale Hill Otis Young Jack Neely Mrs D F E Chambers Pauline Mahan Mrs Richert Mrs G F Douds and Edward Douds with travel to New Philadelphia for a 10 day stay.
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Cora Mateer
New Castle
Ellwood City
Retta Stewart
Lola Phelps
Beaver Falls
J. Hamilton
Cleveland
Dale Hill
Otis Young
Jack Neely
D. FE. Chambers
Beaver County
Pauline Mahan
Greenville
Richert
Franklin Avenue
G. F. Douds
Edward
Sixth Street
New Philadelphia
New Steel Works Sought for Ellwood City
Phoenix Steel Company, a large Pittsburg plant employer of over 500, shows interest in relocating to Ellwood City. Dr. D. D. Cunningham says the firm seeks site data and a bonus, noting the company has outgrown its current Pittsburg facility and prefers not to require incentives.
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Ellwood City
Phoenix Steel Company
Pittsburg
D. D. Cunningham
Board of Trade
Ellwood
Cunningham
Dr. Cunningham
Ellwood City Trolley League Schedule Reveals Busy Season
A careful look at the Trolley League schedule shows many good games for Ellwood City. The remainder features matchups like Zelienople at Ellwood Mars at Callery Evans City at Butler and more across late June to August with multiple doubleheaders and cross-town rivalries.
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Ellwood City
Trolley League
Ellwood
Butler
Zelienople
Vans City
Mars
Evans City
Callery
Calley Ss
Osinodene
Orphans' Home Donation and Visiting Day Set at Zelienople
Next Thursday June 24 marks annual donation and visiting day at Zelienople Orphans' Home and Farm School. Harmony Route electric line will transport visitors from Pittsburg Butler New Castle and intermediate points with three special cars. Activities include singing scriptural lesson prayer addresses and reports with grounds open for all and a donation appeal for orphans.
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Orphans’ Home
Zelienople
Connoquenessing Valley News
Pittsburg
Butler
New Castle
Hazel Dell council to call meeting soon
No date is set for the next Hazel Dell council meeting though much business remains. Officials expect a call for a session within a few days to address pending matters.
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Hazel Dell Council
Meadville Hay Press Destroyed in Incendiary Fire
Fire of incendiary origin destroyed the hay press of S. Merrill & Co. and $3,000 worth of hay at Meadville on Saturday, authorities report.
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S. Merrill & Co
Meadville
Ellwood City Dominates Mars Trolley League in Easy Win
Ellwood City defeated Mars Trolley league 16 to 0 on Mars grounds. Star pitcher Paul Luther broke a knee cap in the first inning and will miss the season. McMurdo led the bats with five hits and multiple teammates contributed in a one sided contest.
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Ellwood City
Ell- City
Mars Trolley League
Paul Luther
Ellwood
Allegheny General Hospital
Luther
Mars
McMurdo
McCarthy
C. Bayers
Gillespie
Havke
W. Bayers
Wardman
Ellwood City man injured in horse accident near farm
Roxie Stratts of Ellwood City employed on the J. P. Wilson farm three miles west of town was thrown from a frighened horse when it bolted past an automobile. He suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and was treated by a physician from Semaes within 35 minutes. He is reported to be progressing well.
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Roxie Stratts
Ellwood City
J. P. Wilson
The
Valley News
Semaes
Garman Resigns From Shelby Tube for Pittsburg Job
Bernard B. Garman of Lawrence Avenue has resigned from Shelby Tube Company after long service and moved to Pittsburg to take a new position.
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Bernard B. Garman
Lawrence Avenue
Shelby Tube Company
Pittsburg
Birth in Burnstown Brings News to Packard Family
A daughter was born Saturday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Ed Packard of Burnstown marking a joyful family milestone.
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Ed. Packard
Burnstown
La Belle Ironworks to Expand with Six New Mills
The La Belle Ironworker Steuben ville Ohio plans to add six mills to its eight sheet mills and two jobbing mills for a total of sixteen. Possible addition of tin mills with a tinning plant is noted. Sharon Steel Hoop of Sharon Pennsylvania also to build four sheet mills. The item closes with a local health update on Mrs John Holt recovering from an operation at her West side home.
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la Belle
Steubenville, C
Sharon Steel Hoop Company
Sharon
John Holt
West Side
After Doctors Failed Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy Restores Health
Willimantic Connecticut resident Mrs Ezra Donovan reports five years of severe female troubles including backache irregularities dizziness and prostration. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after three doctors offered no benefit. The advertisement touts decades of use and claims widespread cures for disorders in women such as displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities pains and digestive issues.
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Willimantic
Conn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ezra Donovan
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Bessemer
Cee OP AG
Osnes
Waass
Siemens
Charcoal
Chertasoeneras
Chichester
Iamond
Fran Pils
Sandy Lake Township
Mahoningtown
Pittsburg Concern
Publish Crime
Ellwood City News
Hillwood City
Tom Grocut
Sadie Knowling
NEW Steel Works
Phoenix Company of
Elwood City
Mars Aggregation
Havice
Lewis
Vanderlin
Stewart
Marshall
Capps
Legerman
Bowser
Story
Leee Bowser
Jordan
Cupps
Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
People's Medical Adviser
A. G. Hyde
Sam. Hl. Hughes
Bell
Lawrence Savings and Trust Building
Ty Bonds
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co., of
Newark, N. J
Cluttons
M. D. Mitchell
Jefferson St
Union Phone
Bell Phone
Rials
Easil
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Bldg
Col. Washington and Jefferson Sts
Union National Bank
Franklin
East Long Avenue
J. Hungerford Smith
Love
Megown
Peebles & Johnson
Mercer ST
Ing
J G. Loving
Union
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