Veterans and drum corps head to Gettysburg reunion
Twenty one veterans and twelve Ellwood City Drum Corps members depart by Pittsburg and Lake Erie for Gettysburg to join the Blue and Gray reunion. They anticipate musical contest along the way with a $100 prize for the winning corps and expect strong competition from Western Pennsylvania groups.
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Ellwood City
Pennsylvania
William Medard
Charles Newton
William Houck
William Hazen
Elijah Houck
Bidwell Main
Thomas Rouser
Walter Thompson
N. W
Tinker
H. L. Clark
Ad Wiley
Harrison
Ohio
Silas Stevenson
The
Roundheads
Hank Stevens
William Smiley
David Heckathorn
Coopers Battery
William Wagle
100Th
Henry Parker
Robert Ramsey
Park Gate
H. H. Conway
Store Sees Vacation Suitcases and Gloves on Sale
Beginning today the store closes at 5 00. Abundant assortments of suit cases traveling bags and trunks for vacationists. Prices from 75 cents to 5 00 for fibre and leather cases. Women s matting hand bags 50 cents to 1 50. Summer gloves newly arrived including elbow length silk gloves and 16 button white gloves priced from 50 cents to 1 00 per pair.
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Paris
Specially Priced Auto Outfits and Travel Accessories Plentiful
A catalog of low priced coats and outfits includes heavy linen auto coats with hoods and patch pockets from 1.45 to 7.75. Full length natural color coats at 1.45, linen coats trimmed in contrast at 7.50, and at 1.00 new models with patent adjustable waist bands. Also listed are muslin skirts, karatel matting bags, Boston and black leather travel bags, trunks, panamas, hats, collars, veils and festooned accessories in a period-style sale.
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Boston
New England
Lawrenc e County Judgeship Faces Nonpartisan Primaries
Local attorneys discuss how the new nonpartisan primary law will reshape judicial nominations. Candidates must seek support from all parties, increasing early campaigning across the county before Judge Porter’s term ends January 1, 1915. A one year interim judge will be appointed after.
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Lawrence County
Porter
Judicial Bee
Mrs C T Roberts resigns from West Pittsburg exchange
West Pittsburg notes the resignation of Mrs. C T Roberts from the local telephone exchange after fourteen months of service to town and factories. The town learns with regret and announces she will be succeeded by Miss Mary Dickey of this place.
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C. T. Roberts
Telephone Exchange
Advertising for West Pittsburg Outing to Conneaut Lake
Posters and handbills announce the West Pittsburg outing to Conneaut Lake on July 26. The advertising committee began work today and newspaper ads with all particulars will appear in this paper periodically.
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West Pittsburg
Conneaut Lake
Jack Howell Takes Vacation From Safety Conduit Plant
Jack Howell from the Safety Conduit factory plans a vacation visiting his former home in Punxsutawney and attending the Welsh Eisteddfod in Pittsburg.
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Jack Howell
Safety Conduit Factory
Punxsutawney
Pittsburg
Round Plug in a Round Hole Assumes Plant Charge
Vv. M. Brown takes command of West Pittsburg filtration plant on July 1. He is known as Taylor township's leading Prohibitionist. The appointment places him in a fitting role for the community.
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M. Brown
West Pittsburg
Brown
Taylor Township
Cunningham House Sold in Private Lawrence Avenue Sale
The fine brick building known as the Cunningham house at the end of Lawrence avenue was sold in a private transaction. The purchaser's identity is not generally known.
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Cunningham House
Lawrence Avenue
New Italian General Store Nears Opening on Eleventh Street
A building on Eleventh Street is almost finished and will soon open as an Italian general store. The project signals a specialized retail addition for the neighborhood, with the owner planning a grand opening event in the near future.
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Eleventh Street
Krimmel and Bissenger First Two in Bundes Turnfest
Paul Krimmel and John F. Bissenger Jr. of the New York City Turnverein were declared first and second champions of the 31st North American Bundes Turnfest in Denver. They competed in 10 events and scored the top points, with official awards to be announced.
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Denver
Col
Paul Krimmel
New York City
Turnverein
John F. Bissenger, Jr
Temperament Drives Young Heiress to Run Away in New York
John A. McCarty, wealthy newspaper broker, reports his sixteen year old daughter Helen fled their Hotel Hargrave apartments and wandered streets for two days driven by artistic temperament. She is a talented singer and music student, and officials think a parental remark spurred her to strike out alone.
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New York
John A. McCarty
Helen
Hargrave
Big Bear Chases Auto on Mountain
Waynesboro Pa June 30 A contractor George L Strine crossing the mountain east of Waynesboro encountered a big bear He had stopped to inflate a tire when the bear appeared from a woodlane along his machine Strine jumped into his car and drove down the mountain to protect his children in the auto Bears have been seen in the area during the last few months the first time in many years
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Waynesboro
George L. Strine
Strine
Brest May Be A Candidate For Jury Commissioner
Jury Commissioner J. P. Brest may seek reappointment as his term ends this fall. He left with the old soldiers for Gettysburg this morning and replied he had not fully decided about running again.
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J. P. Brest
Gettysburg
Colorado Vacation On Moderate Board Rates Revealed
A Burlington Railroad folder offers in depth details on Colorado vacations with low rate ranch houses at eight dollars weekly. It lists hotels boarding houses addresses elevations attractions and rail travel costs to the state. Traveling agent E S Prindiville invites requests for copies and railroad guidance.
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Colorado
Wonder State
Burlington
Burlington Railroad
Ree
Ellwood City Fire Board to Retrieve Peerless Truck
Ellwood City councilmen Wilson McCarty and Young will visit Pittsburg to secure the Peerless auto fire truck promised for the city. After inspection there they will bring it back for a thirty day trial with six cylinders and chemical apparatus, no pumps, and an estimated cost around 3500 dollars. It will join the new fire station once arriving.
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Ane
Llwood City News Co
Ellwood City
Wilson
McCarty
Young
Fire Comittee
Pittsburg
Peerless
Fire Committee
Philadelphia
Automobile party to Gettysburg plans 226 mile trip
Two cars carried P. W. Blocher Helen White Clyde Burns Custer Burns and others. Blocher’s car serves as pace maker to Gettysburg battlefield. They started from this city yesterday morning aiming for Bedford Springs 135 miles away. They will stay overnight and continue to the blue and gray reunion 226 miles away before returning later in the week.
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Gettysburg
P. W. Blocher
Helen White
Clyde Burns
Custer Burns
Blocher
Bedford Springs
Park Gate man injured in train fall at North Sewickley
Albert Honniffer of Park Gate was injured Friday evening when he fell from a freight train at North Sewickley while crossing to reach the creek side. He sustained a concussion of the brain a broken collarbone and other injuries and remains unconscious at Ellwood City hospital. He is the stepson of Charles Newton of Park Gate.
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Albert Honniffer
Park Gate
North Sewickley
Ellwood City Hospital
Honniffer
Charles Newton
Fifth Street
Patriotic League Donates to Drum Corps for Gettysburg Trip
The Patriotic league of the town donated 25 dollars to the Drum Corps for the Gettysburg reunion trip. Subscriptions had fallen short for the event expenses, so the money was given with the plan to be repaid as soon as possible. If the corps wins the reunion contest, the funds will be repaid from the prize.
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Blue and Gray
Gettysburg
Patriotic League
Duck Run Camp Hosts Crowd for Special Dinner
A large gathering of Duck Run camp members and friends attended a special dinner at the camp yesterday. The new pavilion hosted visitors from surrounding cities to escape the heat and enjoy a well cooked meal. Numerous fish were caught in the Connoquenessing river this season and served at the camp tables.
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Duck Run
River Fishing Attracts Out-of-Town Anglers
The Connoquenessing river grows as a magnet for many anglers from New Castle Beaver Falls and nearby towns. The season yields unusually fine sport and the river gains national notice. Favorites include the Slippery Rock and Conny confluence where fish are said to be more plentiful and lively. Harmony route cars carried crowds Saturday as amateurs sought favored spots for an afternoon of fishing.
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New Castle
Beaver Falls
Harmony Route
Factories Pay Day Boosts Business Before Independence Day
Saturday brought pay days in many factories and a broad upturn in business activity. The gains were milder than three weeks ago when employees received three weeks pay, and the proximity of Independence Day influenced current activity levels.
Fourth Street Improvement Progress Advances Gutter Work
Nearly half of the cement gutter work is finished on Fourth street. Brick pavement laying will begin soon after the gutter is completed. The contractor has pressed workers to finish the gutter during dry weather, and paving will start once the rest is done, with grading already complete.
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Fourth Street
Sewer Cleansing on Fifth Street Cleared by Hose
Street Commissioner R. E. Lynn directed a large crew to clean city sewers Saturday and successfully removed a long standing clog from the Fifth street sewer using fire hose power.
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R. E. Lynn
Fifth Street
Beaver Falls Visit Yields Social Guests
Miss Geraldine Iseman of Crescent avenue returns home after a brief visit with friends in Beaver Falls where she attended a ball hosted by the Bachelor's club. Miss Elsie Strayer of Beaver Falls accompanied Miss Iseman to Ellwood City and will stay for a time as her guest.
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Geraldine Iseman
Crescent Avenue
Beaver Falls
Bachelor's Club
Elsie Strayer
Ellwood City
Isemen
Charity Blotter Sale Supports Orphans Home
Young ladies sold blotters in many city shops and homes Saturday to aid the C. S. International Industrial Orphans home at Allegheny. The effort raised a good sum of money for the charity.
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C. S.international Industrial Orphans Home
Allegheny
Eagles Club Camp At Celia Stop Draws Large Crowd
A newly organized Eagles club camp at Celia stop attracted a large crowd yesterday and Saturday afternoon enjoying the camp’s facilities and the dining room. The site is described as pleasant and growing in popularity daily.
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Eagles Club
Celia Stop
Planed New Castle Collegians Hiwood Lawrence game cancelled
The ball game between the New Castle Collegians and the Hi wood Lawrence A. C. was cancelled due to several players being unable to travel. Both teams hope to reschedule soon and meet on the ball field.
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New Castle Collegians
Hiwood Lawrence A. C
Mrs Brown Returns Home From Shenango Valley Hospital
Mrs Charles Brown has returned home from Shenango Valley hospital in New Castle after a lengthy stay. She underwent a very serious operation while in the institution and has nearly recovered from its effects.
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Charles Brown
Shenango Valley Hospital
New Castle
Cottage guests return home after Mrs McGinley’s illness
Mrs Charles Stevenson of Crescent avenue is seriously ill at home with a complication of diseases. George Schrieber Loring Gelbach Ethel Fisher and others from the cottage of Mrs James McGinley at North Girard have returned home. Mrs McGinley accompanied her guests.
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Charles Stevenson
Crescent Avenue
George Schrieber
Loring Gelbach
Ethel Fisher
James McGinley
North Girard
McGinley
Bake Sale by Ladies of the Maccabees at Miss Benford’s millinery
A Saturday bake sale by the Ladies of the Maccabees raised a good sum at Miss Benford’s millinery parlors on Lawrence Avenue. The event drew strong patronage and was highly profitable.
Camp at Hazel Dell Stop Draws New Castle Youth
A camp has been established at the Hazel Dell stop by a crowd of New Castle young men who will be located there for the remainder of the season. They have brought their own cook and have endeavored to make their camp attractive for the period.
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Hazel Dell
New Castle
Picnic Supplies On Sale At Basement Prices
Picnic needs are on sale in the Basement with small prices. Collapsible drinking cups 19c. Dennison crepe paper napkins 50 for 5c. Heavy paper plates 24 in package 10c.
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Dennison
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