Bridesmaid and Groom Reunite After 65 Years of Separation
Mrs. Jane Balmer of Wabash Avenue visited Eastbrook on Thursday to meet Robert Fisher, the bride’s former partner in a wedding over six decades ago. Both survivors are about 85, still hearty and recalling old events from the marriage. The couple plans to reside on North Cedar Street in Seventh Ward. Meanwhile, horses flood Seventh Ward trains as Mahoningtown track prepares for next week’s race meet with about a hundred animals on hand and many fast entrants.
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Jane Balmer
Wabash Avenue
Eastbrook
Robert Fisher
Seventh Ward
Mahoningtown Track
Seventh Ward Methodist Men's League Banquet
The Seventh ward Methodist church hosted its annual Men’s League banquet with a large crowd. A fine menu was prepared by the church ladies and the Orpheus Glee club provided the main entertainment. Dr. William Bransfield of Sharon gave the address Why Don't You Laugh? F S Patterson acted as toast master.
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Seventh Ward Methodist Church
Men's League
Wola
Orpheus Glee Club
William Bransfield
Sharon
F. S. Patterson
Ladies Outing With Opportunity Circle At Cascade Park
About thirty to forty members of the Seventh Ward Presbyterian church Opportunity circle rode a special car from Mrs. Chambers home on Liberty street to Cascade park for their annual outing. Husbands and friends joined for a bountiful supper and an evening at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opportunity Circle
Seventh Ward Presbyterian Church
Strawberries Stolen From Jackson Patch in North Beaver
Thieves invaded J. C. F. Jacksons strawberry patch in North Beaver township and stole about ten bushels overnight. No suspect found yet though hopes rise for capture. Several similar petty thefts have been reported in the township recently.
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J. C. F. Jackson
North Beaver Township
Grace Kerr Weds W. C. Patterson in Petersburg Nuptials
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr in Petersburg Ohio on Thursday at four oclock the marriage of their daughter Miss Grace Kerr to Mr. W C Patterson of this city occurred. Only near relatives attended the ceremony and after a brief reception the couple left for their future home.
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John Kerr
Petersburg
Grace Kerr
W. C. Patterson
Summer Cars Sought for Seventh Ward Street Line
Town residents call for new summer cars on the Seventh ward line to boost comfort for patrons. Officials note no open cars have operated on the line this summer, contrasting with crowded winter service.
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Seventh Ward
Scarlet fever outbreak quarantines Seventh ward homes
The small daughter of Mr and Mrs Dutmer of Swansea avenue suffers scarlet fever. Contagious cases have been reported in the Seventh ward recently and all houses are quarantined.
Manhole Covers Ordered for Seventh Ward Placement
A batch of manhole covers recently ordered by councils has been hauled to the Seventh ward and will be set in place soon. The city engineer oversees the project.
Local Movements and Health Notes Amid Heat
Swisher now based in Alliance. Mack returns to Alliance. Reeble visits Erie on Thursday. Carney departs to Alliance for work. Ed Mitchell, B&O fireman on Cedar street, is ill. Miss Biddle returns to Edenburg. Constable Shaffer comes back from camp on French creek. I C O F meeting held Thursday. Duvall moves from Clayton to Bessemer for a new position. No heat prostrations reported though illness rises among small children due to heat, says a physician.
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E. J. Reeble
Erie
N. J. Carney
Alliance
Ed Mitchell
Cedar Street
Miss Biddle
Edenburg
Constable Shaffer
French Creek
Chester Duvall
Clayton Street
Bessemer
Sundayisms on merit and character in Everett reflections
A sermon style piece argues merit rises with effort and faith, urging taking small jobs to qualify for bigger roles. It warns against pride, praises Christian character, and links home life to social ills, citing wages for a colored porter and a teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Everett
God
David
Mother Hubbard
Heaven
Big Tim Sullivan Returns After Passion Play Tour
Senator Big Tim Sullivan, permanent stakeholder in the Jeffries Johnson fight, returns from Europe where he attended Passion Play performances. He will travel to Reno next week to oversee final bout details and dismissed fake bout rumors. Sullivan declined to name a likely winner due to his official role. He was greeted at the pier by a large East Side political delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Tim” Sullivan
Europe
Lusitania
Reno
Sullivan
Nevada
East Side
Lawrence Gun Club Holds Saturday Shooting Event
Lawrence Gun Club hosts a shoot at its grounds on Saturday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. Conditions and rules mirror previous shoots this season, with a good attendance anticipated.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Gun Club
Merchant Louie Cohen Sues Railroad for 50000
Louie Cohen of Sharpsville, injured in the Rock Point wreck months ago, has filed a $50,000 lawsuit against the railroad company. The fragment includes a sarcastic Philadelphia Inquirer quotation about valuing love after quarrels, but the core item is Cohen's legal action and claimed damages.
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Louie Cohen
Sharpsville
Rock Point
Wash Suit and Millinery Prices Melted for July 4th
The text notes two months of cold weather caused overproduction of wash suits millinery and tab fabrics. Manufacturers stocked up and cut prices to move goods. Store claims ground-floor pricing lower than cost to produce with samples in show windows.
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New Castle
Silk Dresses on Sale at Reduced Prices
Twenty silk dresses offered at regular $19.75 are now available for purchase for $10.75 in all sizes.
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Mgm Ward
Wadd
Omy
Patterson
North Cedar Street
Patterson-Keer
B. Swisher
J. C. Mack
Wm. A. Sunday
Red Light District
Big Tim
Passion Play
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ekuwer’s
Children’s Wash
Os&c
Conte Teenae
Peter Thompson
Ates Seersuckers
Madras
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