Speedy picnicker wins race with auto
In Ellwood City a Pittsburg picnicuer who had spent hours drinking firewater raced an officer in an automobile. The sprinter evaded capture after a chase from Sixth Street to Park Gate while Captain Moon pursued with another suspect and nearly caught him near the school yard.
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Ellwood
Pittsburg
Rock Point
Moon
Sixth Street
Lawrence Avenue
Cap
Milliken
Kings
Eighth Street
George Martin
George
Ninth Street
Blochers Auto
New Departure Sign For The Postoffice
A new sign over Ellwood City postoffice proclaims The Ellwood City postoffice marking a first for town designation. The change follows a department order replacing the generic post office sign and was ordered after Postmaster Todd received the directive.
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Ellwood City
Todd
Conundrum Social to Feature Quick Bites at Lyons Building
The First Christian church ladies host a conundrum social in Lyons building offering bite sized dishes named such as Chips from the old block and A cure for love. Prices range one to ten cents with continuous service and a playful menu of word puzzles to tempt attendees tonight.
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Noah
The
First Christian Church
Lyons
Salutes Friend Injures Arm At Steel Car Forge Yard
Mike Carrone at the Steel Car Forge works saluted a friend in the yard and dislocated his right arm. Dr E E Lamb said the shoulder injury will keep him out of work for several weeks.
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Mike Carrone
Mike
Epworth Leaguers Take First Hayride
Thirty five Epworth Leaguers of the Methodist church enjoyed the season’s first hayride to Mr Boots’s home in Fombell. They arrived late and returned about 3 AM after a jolly evening and the best possible lunch.
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Epworth
Epworth League
The
Methodist Church
Boots of
Fombell
Boots
Edward Hart Tours Town in New Auto
Edward Hart of Sharon arrived in town yesterday in a brand new car and headed to the Lawrence speedway to perform stunts. The event drew curious residents as Hart showcased driving tricks through the streets.
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Edward Hart
Sharon
Lawrence Speedway
Local Newcomer Reflects on Town Ties and Time
A newcomer describes his feeling toward the town and his desire to stay longer, noting the appeal of community life and the presence of friends along the thoroughfare. He views the town with typical newcomer curiosity and wistfulness.
Navy Surgeon John W Kerr Visits F L Bigham at Ellwood City
Assistant Surgeon John W Kerr of the United States navy visited Ellwood City yesterday as a guest of F L Bigham who long ago employed him in McKeesport. Kerr passed his surgeon's exam nearly ten years ago and has served with the navy department since.
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John W. Kerr
United States Navy
Ellwood City
F. L. Bigham
Bigham
McKeesport
Surgeon Kerr
Kerr
Navy Department
Ellwood City Engineer Cobau Named President of Firm
Ellwood City businessman and president of Standard Engineering, formerly with Citizens National bank in New Castle and cashier at First National Bank of Ellwood City, leaves banking in 1906 to head engineering works. He serves as director of First National Bank Glen Manufacturing and Pennsylvania Stove.
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Standard Engineering Company
New Castle
Citizens National Bank
First National Bank
Ellwood City
Cobau
The
Glen Manufacturing Company
Pennsylvania Stove Company
Fishermen Vie for Record Bass as Bigham Promises Prize
Keen rivalry grips town as F L Bigham offers a Shakespeare fishing outfit to the man catching the largest bass using the same minnows. Anglers push for big catches with season’s end in sight, predicting record falls.
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Ff. L. Bigham
Bigham
Oil notes from Muddycreek field report gas sand delays
Oil operators in Muddy Creek field report halted drilling on Harry N. Hoffmans No 2 after tools jam in gas sand at about 1375 feet. Meanwhile Adams, Phinasy, Kaufman and Frazier leases yield several gassers and producers with plans to pump and expand on multiple leases as crews move to Berea sand targets.
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Harry N. Hoffman
Thorn Creek
Penn Township
Hoffman
Robert Adams
Mike Phinasy
Muddy Creek
McConnell and Johnson
Maria C. Frazier
Prospect Gas and Oil Company
Robert Adams and Company
R. S. Frazier
Howard Pyle and Company
Roth
Harry Flinner
Mike Phinasy and Company
Hutton and Myers
Berea
Crawl and Company
Charley Coulter
McKee and Culbertson
Press Myers Farm
Queen Esther Circle Service at Croton M E Church
The Queen Esther circle of Croton avenue Methodist church will lead the Sunday evening service at 8 o'clock. Readings include Voluntary by Laura Keagy and scripture by Mrs Arm strong. Musical items feature duets and solos, with an address by Mrs D T McConahy and the program titled What we Owe and How to Pay It.
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Queen Esther
Croton Avenue Methodist Church
Laura Keagy
T. C. Armstrong
Ruth
Eva Burlett
Lois Allen
J. L. Stratton
Gladys Blaine
Ruth Elgar
May Bennett
D. C. Houk
Anna Rhodes
D. T. McConahy
Earl Williams
Forge Workman May Lose Two Fingers
John Osborne of Hazel Dell suffered two badly smashed fingers in an accident at the Steel Car Forge works on Thursday. His hand was caught in a die when a machine started up unexpectedly and doctors fear possible amputation of both fingers.
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John Osborne
Hazel Dell
Ellwood Personalities Report Local Travel
H L Clarke Jr. is in Pittsburg today. S A Roelofs was in Pittsburg yesterday. M A Riley was a Pittsburg visitor yesterday. M D McCarthy was in Aliquippa yesterday on business. Mrs Arthur Cohen returned from Philadelphia yesterday, where she was called by the illness of her sisters.
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S. A. Roelofs
Pittsburg
M. A. Riley
M. D. McCarthy
Aliquippa
Arthur Cohen
Philadelphia
City to Erect White Cement Block Building
Cambridge Springs plans a city building of cement block with a white silica sand facing from Illinois and white Portland cement. A waterproof filler will be added, yielding a white block resembling marble in appearance.
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Cambridge Springs
Illinois
New Jersey Boy Saves Two Drowning Boys
A New Jersey boy missing both feet one arm and three fingers from his remaining hand swam into a deep pond and rescued two boys from drowning. The Franklin News urges Carnegie Hero Commission to recognize his deed and suggests the group should close if they fail.
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New Jersey
Carnegie Hero Commission
Franklin News
Notre Dame Lady Seeks Rheumatism Sufferers for Home Cure
A Notre Dame, Indiana, woman offers a free home treatment claiming to cure rheumatism and related pains. She asserts the remedy removes uric acid from blood, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and restores vitality, inviting letters for proof and a mailed program.
Hindipo Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Kidney Ailments
Brights Disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation bad blood and nervous troubles from sick kidneys. Love and Megown of New Castle offer Hindipo with a guarantee and mail order at 50 cents with 6 boxes for 2.50 prepaid by mail. Positive guarantee if it fails to work.
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Bright
Love & Megown
New Castle
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Seiple
SEA Foods A
Ellwood City, Pa
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
ED. Hart
New York
the Outlet Co
M. C. A. Bldg
New Castle, PA
Shilling Bros
Cash Grocers
Pittsburg Street
U.S. N
Co. D. Cobau
Harry Hoffman
Adams
Phinasy
Kenmar
NEW Castle Loan CD
Wallace Block
Bell Phone
Washington and Jefferson Sts
Croton
M.E
Ellwood Personals
H. L. Clarke, Jr
Notre Dame Lady's
Gentry Bros
Steiner
Berlin
M'selle de Oesch
Queen of the Air
Paris
Comedy Weylers
Barcelona
Pitsburg St
Beckford
Maryland Ave
Ascade Park
Kaser’s Dogs
Lewis & Young
Randolphs
Josephine Davis
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