Pittsburg Plans Limestone Lands Development near Hazel Dell
Ellwood City, June 30. Pittsburg capitalists seek 600 acres of limestone near Hazel Dell and Evans Johnson McHattie farms to fuel a future cement plant. Final papers expected in days as crushers and quarries are prepared. Local impact could boost Ellwood City Hazel Dell and surrounding lands with veins 10 to 20 feet thick.
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Ellwood City
Lance County
Pittsburg
Hazel
Evans, Johnson
McHattie Farms
Hazel Dell
Preliminary Steps Toward Opening Atlantic Avenue
A council committee, county commissioners, traction company officials, and Pennsylvania Railroad representatives met to plan opening Atlantic Avenue between Washington Street and Mahoning Town. They agreed to advance an ordinance and to seek court appointment of viewers to assess damages before proceeding. The special committee members are Griffith, Raney, Shaffer, McCready and Stritmater.
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The
Traction Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic Avenue
Washington Street
Mahoningtown
Andit
Griffith
Raney
Shaffer
McCready
Stritmater
Motorman George Woods Seriously Hurt in Youngstown Streetcar Crash
In a street car collision at Youngstown yesterday motorman George Woods sustained serious injuries.
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Youngstown
George Woods
Big Snake Found Hidden Under Pillow at Fitch Home
Grace, a visitor at Mrs. Sadie Fitch's house two miles north of New Wilmington, found a five foot eleven inch black snake under a pillow in a bedroom. The snake was killed by the household after discovery. how it arrived remains a mystery.
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Grace
Sadie Fitch
New Wilmington
Fitch
Disorderly House on Bridge Street Shuts Down
An alleged disorderly house on Bridge Street run by Sadie Barnes was raided by Officers Tyrill and Schuler at 1 10 Wednesday morning. The proprietress, one woman and three visitors were arrested and taken to the police station for hearings. one visitor was a boy.
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Bridge Street
Sadie Barnes
Tyrill and
Schuler
Mahlon Clark Slipping Toward Critical Stroke Condition
Mahlon Clark of Hamilton Street remains in critical condition after a recent stroke. Friends report his health has not improved in the days since the event.
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Mahlon Clark
Hamilton Street
Fresh White Waists Arrive In Multiple Styles
Hundreds of fresh snowwhite waists are on display this week. Every piece appears pristine and unused. Various new styles priced at 95c 1.25 1.50 and 1.75.
Summer Hosiery Arrives From Mills and Importers
The ad lists summer hosiery for children and women described as merchandise of integrity. Includes women's plain gauze black hosiery 25c, seamless fine thread 25c, lustrous mercerized in multiple colors 25c. Children's fancy top socks 25c, lace options, lisle options all 25c.
Bath Towels On Sale At Two Prices
Replenishment notes from the maker of most Bags and Trunks. Turkish Bath Towels of extra size and quality offered Wednesday at two prices, 10c and 20c. Bleached and unbleached towels advertised as thirsty and absorbent for travel and wear.
Mass Meeting Sought on Beaver River Bridge Plan
Ellwood City residents and Big Beaver farmers plan a large meeting this week to discuss a new Beaver River bridge below Rock Point. Promoter H W Hartman secured strong farmer support and eastern capital interest for a $70000 bridge linking Ellwood City to Koppel and Big Beaver township as part of the Beaver Falls Ellwood City trolley line project. Mrs Hartman plans to organize a construction company to fund and build the bridge and trolley road thereafter.
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Ellwood
Koppel
Ellwood City
Big Beaver Township
Beaver River
Rock Point
Beaver County
H. W. Hartman
Hartman
Beaver Falls
Wampum
Trollc
Mae
Lanny Warren's Account of Brother's Fatal Stabbing
Coroner's jury finds death from internal hemorrhages due to a stab wound in the case of James L. Warren of New Castle killed at Youngstown. Police blame Charles Canary. Warren and Canary's dispute escalated on the steps outside Ella McDonald's. Canary denies knife use.
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James L. Warren
New Castle
Youngstown
Charles Canary
Warren
Klyne
Canary
Hunter
Wise
Jim
Lanny
James
South Sharon
Township High Schools to Receive Large State Aid
County Superintendent W L Gilmore reports a state appropriation act for 1909 1910 distributes 100 000 to tuition for pupils in other districts 450 000 to township and borough high schools. Minimum staff and pupil thresholds apply for first and second grade status.
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W. L. Gilmore
Department of Public Instruction
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lawrence County
Cab Drivers to Strike Over Funeral Fare Increases
Funeral cab drivers in the city plan a strike declared Thursday July 1 following a Tuesday meeting. They demand raises from 50 cents to a dollar for city funerals and 1500 for country funerals under five miles, with 2 for longer country burials plus expenses. A follow up meeting Wednesday will set the strike campaign.
Theatrical North Brothers stage shows at Airdome
North Brothers comedians delivered a strong performance at the Airdome last night with The Montana Sheriff starring Harry North as Jim Baxter and Thomas E. Depew keeping the audience laughing. Tonight features The Millionaire's Wife and the Nobleman with new acts between scenes. Amateur night and prize draws follow, with a future Oliver Twist feature including a hanging scene and a live baby raffle.
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North Brothers
Airdome
Montana
Jim Baxter
Harry North
Thomas E. Depew
Fruit rotting on trees as county crops ripen
From the Seventh ward comes word of bushels of cherries in the rural county district adjoining the city rotting on the trees for want of pickers. Recent rains have ripened the crop unusually fast and farmers, though busy, leave much unpicked as they harvest only for their own use.
Fireman Rhodes Overcome by Heat on Engine
Rhodes of North Mill Street a Pennsylvania Railroad fireman was overcome by heat on his locomotive yesterday. He lay in a serious condition for nearly an hour before physicians revived him and took him home where his condition was reported greatly improved today.
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Vee Rhodes
North Mill Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Members to attend funeral of Brother William Becker
All I. Q. O. F. members are requested to meet in their hall on Thursday July 1 at 2 o clock to attend the funeral of Brother William Becker.
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William Becker
You Like Pictures and the Easy Task Soap Offer
An ad extols color reproductions of great artworks and promotes Easy Task soap as a labor saving washing product. Customers can send 25 Easy Task wrappers and a two cent stamp to receive a framed picture from the manufacturers.
Kimono Lot Slashed to 79 Cents Each
One lot of floral pattern kimonos originally priced 1.00 to 1.50 is now offered at 79 cents apiece. Suitors of bargain prices can select from the remaining stock.
Fifth Ward Personalities and Welsh Emigration News
Fifth ward residents and visitors are listed with many traveling to or from Pittsburg and Wales. The column notes arrivals from Leechburg Martins Ferry Cleveland Steubenville and New Castle plus social events at the Lady Macbeth Guards and local weddings and housekeeping plans. A boy named Samuel Kravitz suffered sunstroke at Rock Point but recovered with medical care in Pittsburg.
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J. W. Neff
Pittsburg
W. H. Martin
Long Avenue
W. H. Redding
Leechburg
John Anderson
Pearson Street
Clatonia
Butler County
Walter Morgans
Martins Ferry
J. T. Davis
Cleveland
Sarah Harris
Steubenville
Lewis Lewis
Waldo Street
Wales
J. M. Patton
Martin Street
Patton
Sheep Hill
Dave Evans
Lutton Street
Lady Maccabee Guards
South Croton Avenue
Dean
Beatrice Reese
Sharon
T. P. Williams
Phillips Street
Eleanor Williams
Eighth Ward
Forbes Field
Perry Davis' Pain Killer stands by families in emergencies
When joints are stiff and muscles sore from cold and rheumatism Perry Davis' pain killer cures soreness quickly. Used for over 70 years as a household standby in thousands of homes. Don’t go home without a 80c bottle or the new 350 size.
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Perry Davis
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Big Snake
Mercer County
Dennison
Jergen
Brown
Hamilton
Airdome Theatre
Smith, Hutton & Kirk Co
Rhodes
M’culloch & CO
Pittsburg ST
R.S. McCulloch & CO
Pittsburg Street
Fifth Ward
Alfred Roberts
Lyndal Street
John
Phillips
Llewellyn
Cedar Street
Thomas Reese
Old Country
South Wales
Andrew Lindgreen
Smithfield Street
Sweden
Mr. Lindgreen
Smith Hutton Kirk GO
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