Christians Seek New Pastor for First Christian Church
The First Christian church in Ellwood City is searching for a new pastor after Rev. W. N. Arnold’s resignation. Supplies will fill the pulpit until a successor is chosen, with Rev. George Wallace set to officiate next Sunday services. The congregation hopes to secure a clergyman soon though no candidate is currently in view.
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Ellwood City
First Christian Church
W. N. Arnold
George Wallace
Johnson College of
Divorce Refused in Mercer County Court
Rebecca Popeski of Ellwood City had a divorce denied by Mercer County Court due to her arrest in the city at her husband George Popeski's instigation for adultery. Hearing before Squire Roy E Butler led to no divorce as the husband did not apply. she filed for desertion. Both were residents of Ellwood City. Popeski remains in Ellwood City while Rebecca is said to reside in Sharon.
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Ellwood City
Rebecca Popeski
Mercer County
George Popeski
Squire Roy E. Butler
Popeski
Sharon
Choir Prepares Welsh Reunion Voices in Ellwood City
In Ellwood City the St David society plans a rehearsal at First Baptist church for the Welsh Day reunion at Cascade Park on July 8. The local chorus expects at least 100 voices with Mrs Brinley Badger named pianist for the event.
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Ellwood City
St. David's Society
First Baptist Church
Cascade Park
John S. Rogers
Brinley Badger
Smiley Nears Full Recovery After Hand Injury
Murl Smiley son of H. O. Smiley of Hazel Dell shows almost complete recovery from a serious accident weeks ago. While working for Ike Newton transporting the old Catholic church his finger tip was nearly severed but is now healing well.
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Murl Smiley
H. O. Smiley
Hazel Dell
Ike Newton
Fountain Ave Property Sold to Pittsburg Man
In Ellwood City on June 29 real estate broker M R Seipel completed a sale of the Frank Connors residence on Fountain Avenue. Wesley Spatig of Pittsburg purchased the house and lot for 2700 dollars and plans to move his family here once possession is obtained at the Enginering Works era.
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Ellwood City
M. R. Seipel
Lawrence Avenue
Frank Conners
Fountain Avenue
Wesley Spatig
Special Meeting Of Roundhead Camp In Ellwood City
Roundhead Camp Sons of Veterans votes to muster new members at Dam Bach hall. Col W W Stevenson of New Castle will explain the uniformed reserves and a company may be organized from Ellwood City members.
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Ellwood City
Roundhead
Sons of Veterans
Dambach Hall
Col
W. W. Stevenson
New Castle
Hungarians Prepare for Fourth of July Celebration
Members of the Hungarian Sick Benefit society have completed plans for a monster Fourth of July celebration at the skating ring. The event will be an all day affair with music dancing and entertainment. Prominent Polish Americans from out of town are expected to attend and deliver addresses.
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Ellwood City
Family Reunion Pleasant Event in Elwood City
The Newton McCowan families held their first reunion yesterday at Elmer Newton’s home in Wurtemburg. About 60 descendants from Luther McCowan of Darlington and Isaac Newton of Cergy attended a basket picnic with horseshoe pitching and other stunts. The event was approved as an annual gathering and 1917 dates and location will be chosen later.
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Ellwood City
Newton- McCowan
Elmer Newton
Wurtemburg
Luther McCowan
Darlington
Isaac Newton
Cergy
Building House In Wampum Borough
Ellwood City reports contractor J. E. Dwyer has begun a residence project in Wampum Borough for Robert Grinnen. The home is planned for occupancy by early fall, with ground broken recently.
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Wampum
Ellwood City
J. E. Dwyer
Robert Grinnen
Grinnen
Squire Marries A Popular Polish Couple
Ellwood City reports a local wedding as Charles Holowaski and Miss Annie Coneski, a well known Polish couple, wed by Squire Roy FE Butler on Crescent Avenue. The groom works at the Shelby Steel Tube plant and a large gathering of friends attended the ceremony and reception at the bride’s home.
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Ellwod City
Charles Holowaski
Annie Coneski
Squire Roy FE. Butler
Crescent Avenue
West End
Shelby Steel Tube
M. M. & M. Club Holds Monthly Meeting
Ellwood City residents record a regular M. and M. club meeting at Mrs. Howard Johnsons Spring Avenue home. Nearly all members attended as they discussed fancy work and music and enjoyed a fine lunch prepared by the hostess.
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Ellwood City
M. and
Howard Johnson
Spring Avenue
Three Arrests Tuesday Night in Ellwood City
Police picked up three intoxicated men Tuesday night in Ellwood City. Thomas Douds pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence. Abraham Davis and Thomas Kirkpatrick will have hearings tonight.
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Ellwood City
Livingston
Thomas Douds
Abraham Davis
Thomas Kirkpatrick
Joseph Past To Erect New Home In Ellwood City
Ellwood City residents report Joseph Past will start construction on a modern house at Crescent avenue and Tenth street. The dwelling will feature numerous conveniences and serve as the Past family’s future home.
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Ellwood City
Joseph Past
Crescent Avenue
Tenth Street
Past
Guests register at Central hotel last evening
Guests registering at the Central hotel last evening included Charles Wright and F B Bannister of Pittsburg, Mr and Mrs Fred Newton of Youngstown and I S Dunn of Readville.
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Central Hotel
Charles Wright
F. B. Bannister
Pittsburg
Fred Newton
Youngstown
I. S. Dunn
Readville
Ellwood City Garage reports several auto sales
The Ellwood City Garage Company reports multiple autos sold recently. Purchasers include Martin Mains, John Barber, A C Nutter and Dave Hamilton.
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Ellwood City Garage Company
Martin Mains
John Barber
A. C. Nutter
Dave Hamilton
Local residents return from visits to neighboring towns
A string of short notes records residents returning from visits to New Castle Youngstown Beaver Falls Harmony and other nearby places and relatives visiting friends in Hazel Dell Crescent Lawrence and Sharon. Several people travel for business or leisure with households to Harmony New Wilmington and Crawford county.
Evolution of Lighthouse Illumination Methods Through Time
The history traces a shift from wood fires and candles to oil vapor and electric lamps in lighthouses. Early beacons used open braziers and candle lanterns, with coal fires later adopted before oil and electricity.
Two Lisbon Harbor Lights Signal Time to Vessels
In Lisbon harbor two lights illuminate automatically as the hour ends and extinguish on the second of the new hour, signaling time to approaching vessels.
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Lisbon
Mt. Jackson Plans July 4 Community Picnic
Mt Jackson residents advocate a July 4th picnic at Nesbits Grove with attractions for young and old. Local approval indicates a memorable day as organizers seek broad participation.
Q. E. D. Club Plans Fourth of July Picnic
The Q. E. D. club will hold their annual picnic on July 4 at the Devil's Back Bone picnic grounds. Members invite all to attend, promising a fine time with informal pastimes and refreshments after a Wednesday home gathering.
McCowan Reunion Set for June 28 at Newton Home
The McCowan reunion will be held on June 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Newton in Wurtemburg, inviting descendants and relatives to gather for the event.
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McCowan
Elmer Newton
Wurtemburg
Mt Jackson Residents Plan July 4 McAnlis Reunion
Residents from Mt Jackson will attend the McAnlis reunion on July 4 at the McAnlis school house. The committee in charge expects an enormous crowd.
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Mt. Jackson
McAnlis
United Presbyterian Church Schedule of Sunday Services
Regular services set at United Presbyterian church with Bible school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p m led by J B Brewster on the topic How to Make Ours an Ideal Nation. Pastor is Rev Hamill.
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United Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
J. B. Brewster
Rev
Hamill
Local Notices and Community Moves Include Troop F Departure
The report notes Dale Fullerton, once a Mt. Jackson boy, departing with Troop F for Mt. Gretna. Mr and Mrs Walter Wigley of Moravia host the guest of honor. Attorney and Mrs McClure of Braddock visited Rev and Mrs Hamil over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Samuel Brown sold their farm to Thomas Baird and plan California move this fall. J P Brest and Joseph Reed joined Grand Army men in the Saturday parade. Miss Emma Mars visits sister Mrs E D Brown due to Mrs Brown’s illness.
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Walter Wigley
Moravia
Dale Fullerton
Mt. Jackson
Mt. Gretna
McClure
Braddock
Robert Hamil
Samuel Brown
Thomas Baird
California
J. P. Brest
Joseph Reed
Grand Army
Neighbors Save Big Farm House Fire on Saturday
A house belonging to Mrs Emma Cotton and home of the Samuel Linton family faced a serious blaze Saturday. Neighbors aided quickly, keeping the fire under control with no serious damage. Other social visits are noted for Tuesday gatherings at various local homes.
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Emma Cotton
Samuel Linton
Celebration Planned for July 4 at New Galilee
A large Fourth of July celebration is being organized in New Galilee drawing many locals. Residents with friends and relatives in New Galilee plan to spend the holiday there and partake in the festivities.
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New Galilee
Delegates Named for Women's Missionary Society in Ellwood City
Delegates appointed to the Women s Missionary Society convention in Ellwood City are Mrs William Davidson Mrs Robert Brewster Miss Luzetta Duff Mrs William Miller Miss Jennie Harman Miss Agnes Davidson Mrs Richard Thompson and Miss Mary Laughlin.
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Women's Missionary Society
Ellwood City
William Davidson
Robert Brewster
Luzetta Duff
William Miller
Jennie Harman
Agnes Davidson
Richard Thompson
Mary Laughlin
Mrs Mary Henderson Entertains About Fifty Guests
Mrs. Mary Henderson hosted a gathering for roughly 50 members of the Surprise community group. Attendees shared conversation and light refreshments in a cordial social event.
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Mary Henderson
Westfield Presbyterian Ladies Host Joint Event
Mrs. R. E. Porter Mrs. Brewster and Miss Martha Duff led a gathering of about 50 ladies as joint hostesses at the West field Presbyterian church on Thursday. The social was one of the season’s most delightful affairs.
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R. E. Porter
Brewster
Martha Duff
Westfield Presbyterian Church
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Testimonial Ad
A 1915 letter from F. E. Johns of Pitcairn Pa praises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clearing facial disfigurement after one month. The note offers a free Skin Book by mail and directs card requests to Cuticura Dept T Boston with worldwide advertising.
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F. E. Johns
6Th St
Pitcairn, Pa
Cuticurn
Dept. T
Mrs. Ehle Hosts Friends In Honor Of Guests
Mrs. William Ehle entertained Saturday at her home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Thomas of Coraopolis and Mr. and Mrs. Holland Shafter of Mahoningtown. Music and conversation filled the afternoon and a luncheon for 12 was served at a seasonable hour.
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William Ehle
H. J. Thomas
Coraopolis
Holland Shafter
Mahoningtown
Local residents noted in health and guest visits
Frank Martin is seriously ill. Rev. Wylie of Grove City college is home for vacation. Mrs. A R White of New Castle is guest of Mt. Jackson friends. Miss Harriet Driver of Youngstown spent the week end at Mt. Jackson. Francis McClelland visits grandparents Mr and Mrs William Ehle. Mr. and Mrs. J H Wilson plan Fourth visit with John Kerr of Petersburg. Miss Margaret Leslie to visit East Palestine friends. Mrs. Frank Thompson and Enos Taylor of Enon visited here last week. Master Robert Brown ill with measles and mother E D Brown also ill. Miss Myrtle Cornelius of Hazel Dell to visit Mrs. A A Young on July 4. Earl Wigley of Mt. Jackson was
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Nora Brown
New Wilmington
May Eiselen
Lawrence Pharmacy
John Planker
Ellwood City
Crawford County
W. G. Robins and
Carson
Garfield
Robert Grant
Hazel Dell
Patrick Rinker
Glenn Avenue
Sharon
Driggs-Seabury
Roy Butler
Marquis
Harmony
Joseph Adams
Frank Martin
Rev. Wylie
Grove City College
A. R. White
New Castle
Mt. Jackson
Harriet Driver
Youngstown
Francis McClelland
Willliam Ehle
J. H. Wilson
John Kerr
Petersburg
Margaret Leslie
East Palestine Friends
Frank Thompson
Enos Taylor
Enon
Robert Brown
E. D. Brown
Myrtle Cornelius
A. A. Young
Earl Wigley
Numerous Callers Visit Families in Local Area
Social rounds record Mrs J C Taylor and children visiting S H Young along with Mr and Mrs J H Ruby and children. Several neighbors including Carl Gura Genevieve Linton and Edward Eckert attended various homes. News notes mention a sermon by Rev J H Miller and a Children’s Day event at Princeton. There are 192,000 union carpenters nationwide.
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J. C. Taylor
S. H. Young
Carl Gura
Genevieve Linton
Everett
Margaret Taylor
J. H. Ruby
Edward Eckert
Wm. Cotton
Margaret
Samuel Linton
J. H. Miller
New Castle
Felicia Frew
Ruth
Wm. Harlan
Princeton
Ivan Taylor
Adeline Book
Thomas Taylor
Union Carpenters
United States
Deep breathing and oil of korein for rapid weight loss
An article promotes outdoor deep breathing to increase oxygen intake and prevent fat gain. It advocates taking oil of korein capsules with meals and before bed to accelerate weight reduction, claiming safety and added strength. Weigh weekly and avoid skipping doses. supply from Mek Kut-Rate or druggists.
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North Mill Street
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E. J. Reitenbough
Reece Hopkins
William Johnson
Sixth Street
S. M. Annon
L. W. Platt
Mabel Gemmill
Beaver Falls
Amos Wilkerson
New Haven, Conn
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H. H. Byer
Philipp
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D. C. Hancher
Maude Kildoo
Alice Allen
Zelienople
Mrs. J. D. Edmunds
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M'Cowan
M'Anlis
U. P. Church
Emma Mars
Mrs. Brown
Big Farm
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R. O. Stevenson
George Dumbaugh
Walter Dean
Surprise Club
Earl Stickle
Portersvilley
Ruth Frew
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M. ©. Gallagher
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