Ellwood City Boy Rescued From Drowning by 14-Year-Old Peer
In Ellwood City on June 26 a 12-year-old boy who could not swim nearly drowned in Connoquenessing creek near Frisco on the Harmony line. Will Fitzgerald, 14, spotted him sinking, grabbed him, and pulled him to shore. Kamperman revived and appeared fine. Fitzgerald received praise for his swift heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Fred Kamperman
Frisco
Harmony
Will Fitzgerald
Kamperman
Fitzgerald
Shelby Tube Company Outing At Conneaut Lake
The Mutual Benefit association of Shelby Tube holds its annual outing today at Conneaut Lake. A special train with over 1,000 excursionists left Ellwood City this morning over the Baltimore and Ohio. Shelby plants shut down to allow all employees to participate. Athletic events including ball games and a field meet are on the program. Trains are due back late this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Benefit Association
Shelby Tube Company
Conneaut Lake
Ellwood
Baltimore and Ohio
Shelby
Mrs Marshall Recovers After Scalp Graft
Mrs John Marshall of Pleasant Hill Lawrence County is reported recovering after a washing machine accident left her scalp torn away. Doctors have grafted skin to the forehead and expect some skin to take hold, though full regrowth is not certain. Further grafting will be considered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
Pleasant Hill
Lawrence County
Harmony burgess E R R Boyer visits Ellwood City
E. R. R. Boyer, harmony burgess and noted Butler county citizen, spent a day in Ellwood City as the guest of S. D. John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. R. Boyer
Burgess
Harmony
Butler County
Ellwood City
S. D. John
Local residents return from brief trips and visits
West Pittsburg resident L L Weaver returns from town while Emerson Covall Hazel Dell back from Pittsburg visit. Ellwood City businessman S R Greiner returns from Ellwood City trip. New Castle caller D J Campbell spends short time in town yesterday. Youngstown C J Martin guest of friends in Ellwood Friday. Cedar Way Mrs Blanche Grant visits North Sewickley friends yesterday. Beaver Pa D M Conn transacts business in town briefly yesterday. Butler John M Mechling calls on acquaintances in Ellwood City Saturday. Ellwood City high school teacher Blanche Lochart in New Castle yesterday. Lawrence Avenue E M Patterson returns from Pittsburg business trip. Mrs George Nye and Mrs John Nye visit Ellwood City yesterday. Union Telephone manager William Kirker concludes Harmony Junction trip. Fountain Avenue Mrs Bert Hartong and children return from Pittsburg visiting sister Mrs Brown for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Campbell
New Castle
J. J. Martin
Youngstown
Ellwood
Blanche Grant
Cedar Way
North Sewickley
D. M. Conn
Beaver
John M. Mechling
Butler
Ellwood City
Blanche Lochart
E. M. Patterson
Lawrence Avenue
Pittsburg
George Nye
John Nye
Elliwood City
William Kirker
Union Telephone Company
Harmony Junction
Bert Hartong
Fountain Avenue
Brown
Zemo Agency Secured by Mr Paisley for Skin Cure
Mr Paisley announces he has secured the agency for Zemo a liquid remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff blackheads piles and other skin or scalp diseases by killing the germ. He lists Pittsburg street Croton avenue Washington street the Park and Johnston's Drug Store Ellwood City as locations where proof of cures can be shown.
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Paisley
Zemo
Mr. Paisley
Pittsburg Street
Croton Avenue
Washington Street
the Park
Johnston
Ellwood City
Birthday party for Grandma Matheny in Ellwood City
Sara A Matheny’s family and grandchildren gathered at her East End home in Ellwood City to celebrate her eighty fifth birthday. Four children and eleven grandchildren attended including Mrs Francis Davis of Wampum J N Matheny of Wayne Township Dr S M Matheny of New Castle and two daughters at home. The reunion was described as a joyful and enjoyable occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Sarah A. Matheny
Francis Davis
Wampum
J. N. Matheny
Wayne Township
S. M. Matheny
New Castle
Death of Leonard Hollerman in Butler county
Leonard Hollerman of Lancaster township Butler county died at his home. Born December 9 1839 in Hessen Darmstadt Germany he came to America in 1853. He married Elizabeth Kiesling on December 25 1866 and survived by seven children including Albert C Hollerman Geo Kathryn and Mrs Oscar Beighley of Ellwood City plus William Edward Agnes and three grandchildren. A Civil War veteran he served three years in many engagements. Funeral from his home with Rev F H Meyer officiating. Interment in Middle Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Beighley
Ellwood City
Lancaster Township
Butler County
Leonard Hollerman
Connoquenessing Valley News
Hessen Darmstadt
Germany
America
Elizabeth Kiesling
Albert C. Hollerman
Geo
Kathryn
William
Edward
Agnes
Hollerman
F. H. Meyer
Middle Lancaster
Mrs Eliza White Dies After Illness at 72
Mrs Eliza White wife of D P White of North Sewickley township died Friday at 4 AM after months of illness. A 72 year old Grove City native and lifelong Reformed Presbyterian church member she leaves husband six children Prof John White Annapolis Md Mrs R M McBurney Los Angeles Cal Hugh William and Margaret White at home and Mrs L D Bowser College Hill Interment set for Grove City Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza White
D. P. White
North
Sewickley Township
Grove City
Hugh, William
Margaret White
L. D. Bowser
College Hill
Bride to Be Emily Brenner Fetes With Linen Shower
In Frisco Mrs Henry Walker hosted a linen shower for Miss Emily Brenner and George Cadwallader of Ellwood City. Sixteen ladies attended and gifts for the bride were plentiful. The gathering featured euchre and diversions, with roses and peonies decorating the house and a luncheon served at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Brenner
George Cadwallader
Ellwood City
Henry Walker
Frisco
Miss Brenner
Town Prepares for Fourth of July Celebration
Prospect residents ready for a Monday July 5 event with ball games music and varied sports. Townwide preparations aim to welcome visitors and promise an enjoyable celebration for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Clara Endres Hosts Five Hundred at Endres Heights
At her parents home on Endres heights Miss Clara Endres entertained the Five Hundred club members and their gentlemen friends. Out-of-town guests included John Nye Holiday Hartman William Byers Ellwood City Walter Linnerbrink New Castle and William Dambach Wheeling W V Connoquenessing Valley News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endres Heights
Clara Endres
Five Hundred Club
Messrs
John Nye
Holiday Hartman
William Byers
Ellwood City
Walter Linnerbrink
New Castle
William Dambach
Wheeling
W. Va
Connoquenessing Valley News
Lutheran Volkfest Set for Cascade Park in New Castle
The annual Lutheran volkfest for Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio is planned for Wednesday June 28 at Cascade park New Castle. Special trains will run on all railroads and a crowd of several thousand is expected, including many from Ellwood City. An attractive program is being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Cascade Park
New Castle
Ellwood City
Mr and Mrs Brock Return From Atlantic City Stay
R. E. Brock and his wife of Spring Avenue returned after a ten day visit to Atlantic City where Mr Brock a master mechanic at Shelby Tube Company attended the National Convention of Master Mechanics. They report an unusually pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Brock
Spring Avenue
Atlantic City
Mr. Brock
Shelby Tube Company
Funeral for Charles Graham Observed on Fourth Street
The funeral was held at his late home on Fourth street at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and was attended by many friends. Burial followed at Locust Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Graham
Fourth Street
Locust Grove Cemetery
Local Fans Hopeful As Ben Wilson Starts Ellwood City Game
Ben Wilson the former New Castle pitcher starts for Ellwood City this afternoon at the local grounds against Zelienople. Fans express strong confidence in his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wilson
New Castle
Ellwood City
Wilson
Don H Wheeler Earns Master of Arts at Grove City
Among those granted the degree of Master of Arts at Grove City College commencement was Prof. Don H Wheeler of Ellwood City. Wheeler has just completed his college work at Grove City College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City College
Don H. Wheeler
Ellwood City
Wheeler
Grove City
Two Drunks Arrested After Afternoon Incident
Chief Riley arrested two plain drunks yesterday afternoon. They were placed in the boro to await hearings before Burgess D D Cunning haw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Burgess D. D. Cunninghaw
Traffic Delay Hits Ellwood City Trolley Line
June 26 Ellwood City reports traffic on the Harmony Street car line halted for hours after a farmer's axe felled a tree blocking a telephone wire. Cars waited on sidings until repairs finished then a rock from a hillside rolled onto the tracks, requiring wreck crews to clear it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Harmony Street
Harmony Junction
Sunday hack service to Rock Point
One Ellwood City driver announced he would run his hack to Rock Point every Sunday for the convenience of visitors. Rock Point is closed on Sundays, but private picnic parties often go there for meals, and the service will be operated for their use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Point
Ellwood City
Mrs Helling Hosts Birthday Event for Hammond Guest
Mrs Charles Helling of Pitts burg circle entertained friends Friday afternoon in honor of her daughter Mrs Joe Thompson of Hammond Indiana. Despite inclement weather the occasion was one of unusual pleasure with various diversions and light refreshments served by the hostess at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Helling
Pittsburg Circle
Joe Thompson
Hammond
Ind
Robbery At Newton Brothers Liquor Store Reported
A break in at the Newton Brothers liquor store on Cedarway was caused by forcing a window. Suspects took several cases of beer. no suspects or motives are known at this time.
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Newton Brothers
Cedarway
Protest Over Incompetent Umpiring Color Zelienople Game
Zelienople protests the game from last Saturday claiming incompetent umpiring. President A L Garfield knows of the complaint. The protest will be presented to the mag nates at their next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelienople
A. L. Garfield
Mrs Green Returned Home After Hospital Treatment
Mrs. Fred Green of Hazel Dell was brought home from Shenango Valley Hospital in New Castle by MacGonigle's ambulance. Her condition is reported greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Green
Hazel Dell
Shenango Valley Hospital
New Castle
MacGonigle
Ellwood group attends Strawberry Festival at Slippery Rock Church
A large Ellwood gathering attended the strawberry festival held Thursday evening at the Slippery Rock Presbyterian church near Ellwood City. Attendees report a pleasant time and bus trip details were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
Ellwood City
Edward Riley Returns From County Jury Duty
Edward Riley finished two weeks of jury service in Lawrence county courts at New Castle and then returned. The chief attended court only during the day, and his police duties in Ellwood were not affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
New Castle
Edward Riley
Ellwood
Morse Public Schools Outing At Rock Point
The Morse Public schools from Southside Pittsburg held their annual outing at Rock Point with over 2000 excursionists. In the evening a Rochester Pa club hosted a private dance for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse Public Schools
Southside
Pittsburg
Rock Point
Rochester
Will Preach at Evans City St John Reformed
Rev. 8. A. Stamm of Ellwood City will preach next Sunday evening at the St. John's Reformed church in Evans City. Communion services will be held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stamm
Ellwood City
St. John’s Reformed Church
Evans City
Oil price cuts continue across Pennsylvania fields
A third cut in oil prices within six weeks reduces high grade Pennsylvania oil to 1.63 dollars per barrel. The change, five cents lower than recently, follows a pattern citing supply exceeding demand. The May 4 first cut and May 11 second cut affected Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Kentucky fields.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tom Clark Seeks Erie Sailors Tryout
Tom Clark, who tried out for New Castle earlier this season and was released, left today for Erie to seek a further try-out with the Sailors. He pitched well for New Castle but could not make good due to inexperience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Clark
New Castle
Erie
Sailors
Clark
Meeting notice for Greer Tin Mill employees in Clendenin hall
All employees of the Hot Mill and Greer Tin Mill will meet in Fidelis hall Clendenin block on Sunday June 27 at 2 30 pm. Business of importance to be transacted. Wm H Thomas President P of New Castle lodge. 263 13
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Greer Tin Mill
Fidelis Hall
Clendenin Block
Wm. H. Thomas
New Castle Lodge
Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association Meeting Date
The annual meeting of the Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Association will be held at Beaver Falls from August 9 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association
Beaver Falls
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Boost Health
When the stomach fails, bowels become deranged and liver and kidneys congested, causing diseases. The stomach and liver must be restored to health and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets can be depended upon. Easy to take and most effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ellwood City Sets 13 1 2 Mill Tax Levy for Borough
Ellwood City council adopts a 13 1 2 mill levy for borough purposes for the coming year. Sinking fund 5 mills, Light 2 mills, General 6 12 mills. One mill of the general fund is earmarked for Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department improvements. A bid from a motor truck maker proposes an auto fire truck for 4400 dollars with a chemical engine. Several councilmen favor accepting the proposal and discuss at next month’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department
Cooper Damage Suit Will Be Tried Monday
The sensational slander suit of Rev. Rufus T. Cooper for 25000 damages from Edward E. Miles and others will be placed on trial before Judge Robinson the first thing Monday morning. Cooper, formerly a Methodist minister at Hillsville, was expelled from his church after charges of immorality. He claims a conspiracy and seeks damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Rufus T. Cooper
Edward E. Miles
Robinson
Cooper
Hillsville
Desertion Charged in Divorce Case for Porter couple
Mrs. Esther Anna Porter files for divorce from H. R. Porter on grounds of desertion. The pair married March 19, 1902 and separated October 18, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Anna Porter
H. R. Porter
Baggagemaster Suffering Wound at Oil City Division
John Allison of South Mill street a baggage master on the Oil City division of the Pennsylvania Railroad cut an ugly wound in his hand while at work and required a physician's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allison
South Mill Street
Oil City
Pennsylvania Railroad
What the Grocer Said
A grocer tells a News reporter Easy Task soap is in increasing demand in New Castle. He says the product appeals to customers who want quality and pay for it, noting it works itself and also sells itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ellwood City News
Fred Camperman
Ellwood Personals
L. L. Weaver
West Pittsburg
Emerson Covall
S. R. Greiner
M. D. Mitchell
Jefferson St
Union Phone
Bell Phone
Mrs
Cat
Sunday Service
Home Again
Shilling Bros
Pittsburg St
New York
New Castle, Pa
A. C. Hyde
Sam. H. Hughes
Bell
Lawrence Savings and Trust Building
Plate Glass Employers’ Lia
Bility Insurance and Court
Ty Bonds
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co., of
Newark, N. J
Youngstown Awning Works
J. G. Loving
Union
E. Washington St
Herb D. McGoun
The
Citizens National Bank
Corner Mill
Washington Streets
Thomas W. Phillips
Lewis
Hoyt
David Jameson
J. P. H. Cunningham
Alex. Crawford Hoyt
Edward T. Kurtz
J. Norman Martin John H. Preston
Chas. H. Andrews
Samuel McCreary
T. McCconnell & Son
McConnell’s Mills
Rose Point Station
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