Injunction Halts Gas Price Rise in Punxsutawney
A preliminary injunction issued in Jefferson County stops Phillips Gas and Oil from increasing gas prices in Punxsutawney or disconnecting customers who refuse the new rates. Residents allege the company, by taking over local franchises, must honor existing borough regulations on price. The case argues the merged entity inherited binding rules from the old firms.
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Jefferson County
Reed
Phillips Gas and Oil Company
Punxy
Compa
Punxsutawney
Boro
Wreck at Queens Junction Injures Two
Butler Pennsylvania June 25 Following a collision yesterday at Queens Junction on the main line of the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad between two freight trains two men were badly injured and may not recover several freight cars were demolished and the tracks blocked for seven hours William Godsave 21 of Albion fireman on freight train No 131 in critical condition at Butler County hospital John Harris about 40 of Albion engineer on train No 131 badly injured while attempting to rescue Godsave Harris jumped back to aid his fellow worker and both engines were involved in the wreck
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Butler
Queens Junction
Bessemer Ike Erie
William Godsave
Albion
Butlerounty
John Harris
Firemar Godsave
Godsave
Harg
Golsave
Archdeacon Cole to Visit Ellwood
Archdeacon Cole of the Pittsburg diocese with St Luke's mission of the Cerin Lutheran church visits Ellwood Sunday for holy communion and baptism at 11 o'clock. Evening services follow at 8:30. Due to monthly sacraments, all communicants are urged to attend.
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Ellwod City
Ole
Pittsburg
St. Luke's Mission
Ellwood
Trinity Episcopal Church
D. E
Perry
D. D
Holy Communion
Simpson Mission Church
J. M. Farrell
The
Holiness Association
Harris Family Theatre
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
North Street
Neshannock Avenue
J. H. Miller
P. m
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church
Luke
Realty Transfers Record From Local Ledger
Geore F Martin transfers to Bertha A Brown Ellwood for 3200 dollars. John C Ault to Grace A Davis in Big Beave for 2359 dollars. J A Semple by executor conveys to T H Shingtdecker in Pulaski for 3500 dollars. Lawrence W Platt to Joseph M Womldorf in First ward for 1 dollar. Johnston M McKean to Wm F Foster in little Beaver for 2800 dollars.
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Geore F. Martin
Bertha A. Brown Ellwood
John C. Ault
Grace A. Davis
Big Beave
J. A Semple
T. H. Shingtdecker
Pulaski
Lawence W. Platt
Joseph M. Womldorf
First Ward
Johnston M. McKean
Wm. F. Foster
Little Beaver
Chamberlin’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Ready
The medicine claims to relieve bowel complaints, praised as the world’s most successful remedy. It is described as valuable for children and adults and sold by all dealers.
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Chamberliin
No Shutdown at the Forge Works Ellwood City
Officials announce there will be no cessation of operations at the forge works this summer. The plant runs in full across all departments with many orders on hand and more incoming weekly. Repairs will occur during normal operation.
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Ellwood City
Shelby Tube Company
Brock arrives in Monessen for better position
R. E. Brock, formerly master mechanic at the Shelby Tube company, resigns from a Detroit tube job and takes a higher post in Monessen. He skips reporting to Detroit and accepts the Pittsburgh district offer after a larger salary is offered and transportation for household goods is paid. Mrs. Brock will join him soon.
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Ellwood City
R. E. Brock
Shelby Tube Company
Detroit
Michigan
Monessen
Lake City
Pittsburg
Brock
Pittsburg and Lake Erie to run extra trains for Fourth of July
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie company plans added service between Ellwood City and Rock Point to handle Fourth of July crowds. Trains depart nearly hourly from Ellwood City, with a schedule of morning to evening departures and returning trips, plus a special 11 30 train to Beaver Falls Wampum West Pittsburg and New Castle.
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Pittsburg and Lake Erie Company
Ellwood City
Rock Point
Sixth Street
Eine
Park
Beaver Falls
Wampum
West Pittsburg
New Castle
Tin City
New Castle and
Harmony
Ellwood City Plant Moves to Philadelphia Declared Business Decision
At the board of trade meeting a special committee reported that Tindell Morris officials refused to stay in Ellwood City. They stated no grievance against the city, but the move to Philadelphia is a profitable business proposition. Several car loads of machinery have already been shipped.
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Board of Trade
Tindell-Morris Company
Philadelphia
Ellwood City
Dot the Miner's Daughter Presented by Church Society
The Hazel Dell Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society staged Dot, the Miner's Daughter, last evening. A large audience attended and the production was praised as one of the most successful events of its kind in the area. Performers received well deserved applause for their bright portrayal.
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Dot
Christian Endeavor Society
Hazel Dell Presbyterian Church
Jake Smith Orders Touring Car Similar to Blackburn and Turner
Jake Smith has placed an order for a touring car modeled on the Blackburn and Turner vehicle. The new car will operate between Ellwood and the point, serving local travel needs.
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Jake Smith
Blackburn and
Turner
Ellwood
Point
Three Local Girls Reported Missing Then Found
Police were told yesterday that three local girls ran away from home but it was learned they had simply visited Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Ugly bill boards cover the town Ellwood City
At a Board of Trade meeting no action was taken to curb billboard clutter. Over recent days several unsightly signs rose on private property sparking public indignation. Main Street features multiple boards, including a corner near Sixth Street and Lawrence Avenue comparable to the railroad station.
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Ellwood City
Board of Trade
Sixth Street
Lawrence Avenue
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Balloon Thrill to Headline M and M Outing at Rock Point
The Rock Point August outing will feature a balloon ascent described as a thriller. Two women will ride the balloon, a change from the previous single male flyer. The committee tried to secure an air ship but failed in efforts.
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Board of Trade
Rock Point
Robbins to perform in Ellwood City this July afternoon and evening
Bills posted yesterday announce Robbins big show in Ellwood City on the afternoon and evening of July. The notices imply a single-ring act and the town has received abundant advertising with several new boards erected for the event.
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Ellwood City
Grove City Teams Set To Face Shelby In Local Match
Grove City points out that A W Whistler returns from New Castle while Mr and Mrs Harry Filer of Grove City visit Black pair. Ed Reilley was a New Castle visitor yesterday with Ralph M Mosier traveling to Conneaut for relocation. J W Kirk of Lake Erie was in Pittsburg for business as R W Thompson returns from New Castle after attending court.
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Ed Reilley
New Castle
Ralph M. Mosier
Conneaut
Grove City
Teas
Shelby
A. W. Whistler
Harry Filer
Occident and Orient in Buffalo Bill's Big Tent
In Buffalo Bill's big show to be staged June 28 the western circus will present a joint display of Occident and Orient scenes. The Far East tableau includes Sahara caravans Bedouins pyramids and Sphinx while an Eastern parade features native dress and camels. Rossi's musical elephants perform with four costumed girls guiding them in dances and marches. Bedouin acrobats Japanese jugglers and other feats of agility complete the program.
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Far East
Buffalo Bill
Occidentals
Sahara
Pyramids
Sphinx
Rossi
United Exhibition
Sidney Finds One of Two Pebbles for a Dollar
On a beach Sidney searches with his Uncle John who offers a dollar for two exactly alike pebbles. He rushes to claim success after finding a pebble that matches nothing yet.
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Sidney
John
Sexine Pills Promised To Prolong Life And Happiness
An advertisement touts Sexine Pills as a cure for weakness in men and women. It claims the pills prolong life and happiness with a full guarantee. Price is $1 per box and six boxes for $5, sold by McKee's Cut-Rate Patent Medicine Store.
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McKee
Holiness and Mainline Churches Readiness for Sunday Services
Church calendar lists Hoover Heights Tabernacle, Trinity Episcopal, First U P, Second Baptist, Bethel AME and many others in Hoover Heights and city districts. Services include sermons on generosity, repentance, tithe, and faith with multiple morning and evening gatherings plus camp meeting notes and special quarterly events.
Pineapple poisoning sickens four in Youngstown home
Mrs. John Seibert and her daughter, plus two guests, became seriously ill after breakfast yesterday in Youngstown when all ate pineapple. Authorities suspect the fruit was poisoned, prompting medical treatment and an investigation.
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John Seibert
Youngstown
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Archdeacon Cole
Rjalty
New Castle Loan Co
Wallace Bldg
Washington and
Jefferson Sts
R. W. Thompson
Orient
Mrs. Beatty
East Palestine
Margaret Beatty
Robert Beatty
United States
Beatty
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
John Bunyan
Orrow
Ous
Hoover Heights
U. P
H. F. Given
Second Baptist Church
W. M. Page
Bethel A. M. E
Green Street
J. M. Wilkes
Central Christian Church
Long and
Pennsylvania Avenues
D. P. Shafer
Bethany Lutheran Church
Sutton Streets
J. E. Bittle
C. G. Leatherman
J. Elmer Campbell
Grace M. FE
Reynolds and
Agnew Streets
W. Phillips
Dewey Avenue Free Methodist Church
Edward Blews
Second United Presbyterian Church
James Frye
St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion
Elm Street
First Christian Church
Diamond
S. Brooks
Fred Smith
Gospel Tabernacle
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Jefferson and
South Streets
Herbert Dyke
Epworth Church
Pearson and
Epworth Streets
A. R. Rich
Jesus
Grace Beck
Punxeytawney
Emmanuel Baptist Church
South Jefferson and
Reynolds Streets
W. J. John
Highland U. P. Church
Highland and
Park Avenues
Seremon
Adam
R. H. Mulherland
First Baptist Church
East
North Streets
H. J. Whalen
Italy
Euwer’s
Madras
NEW Castle Hardware CO
Washington Street
New Castle, Pennsylvania
New Castle, PA
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