First Time Store Name Has Changed after 76 Years
For 76 years no Newell shared the corner business at North Liberty street and Wabash avenue. Mayor A D Newell, last of that name, led the firm founded in 1840 by Archibald D Newell. The operation passes to Martin and Elder while Mrs McLean’s social success and station changes are noted. Clifford Moore acts as agent at the Pennsylvania station during Mr McLean’s absence.
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Newell
North Liberty Street
Wabash Avenue
A. D. Newell
Archibald D. Newell
J. D. F. Newell
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Evening Star Lodge No. 471
B. of R. T
Madison Avenue Christian Church
C. W. Greer
Marie
Margaret Taylor
Pearl Taylor
Alice Taylor
Fannie Baney
R. C. Solomon
Lida Davis
Mr. McLean
Clifford Moore
Pennslyvania Station
Mrs Brown and daughter return from Battle Creek trip
Mrs. H. V. Brown of East Madison avenue and her daughter Mrs. John Brettel of Albion Pennsylvania have come back to this city from a visit in Battle Creek Michigan. The Brown party, which left here two weeks ago, is now en route home in their machine.
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H. V. Brown
East Madigan Avenue
John Brettel
Albion
Battle Creek
Michigan
Mr. Brown
Miss Cochran Recovers After Tooth Removal Operation
Miss Ethel Cochran of North Liberty Street is recovering after a Pittsburg operation to remove a wisdom tooth growing in the gum in the wrong position. The procedure was successful and she is reported in good shape.
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Ethel Cochran
North Liberty Street
Pittsburg
Miss Cochran
Constable McIlwain Enforces Dog Tax Law
Constable A. H. McIlwain has been busy enforcing a new dog tax law, collecting and killing stray dogs and those of owners who did not pay taxes. Since the law began, he has killed 16 dogs and adds one more nearly every day to his growing tally.
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A. H. Mcllwain
Constable Mcllwain
Playgrounds Fenced At Mahoning Avenue For Company Welfare
The American Sheet and Tin Plate company fenced its playgrounds on Mahoning avenue with a neat metal fence. Work began yesterday. The playgrounds lie just south of the welfare house and will operate in conjunction with it.
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American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Mahoning Avenue
Mrs E D Brown Taken To Hospital For Operation
Mrs E D Brown of East Clayton Street was rushed to Shenango Valley hospital last night for an operation. She was transported by Mahoning Undertaking company's ambulance.
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E. D. Brown
East Clayton Street
Shenango Valley Hospital
Mahoning Undertaking Company
Breakfast at Cascade Park marks club's morning event
The ladies of the C. L. 8. Book club held a Thursday breakfast at Cascade Park. The affair was enjoyed by all and suggests future unique events may be planned by the club.
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Book Club
Cascade Park
Elliott Women Attend Funeral of Stewart Duncan
Mrs J S Elliott and Mrs W J Elliott of North Liberty street attended the funeral of Stewart Duncan yesterday at Ellwood City. Duncan died recently at the New Castle hospital.
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J. S. Elliott
W. J. Elliott
North Liberty Street
Stewart Duncan
Ellwood City
New Castle Hospital
Park Benches Attract Daytime And Evening Sitters
Benches opposite the St. Charles hotel see heavy use in heat and evenings. Hot weather drives people to sit long hours with some mistaking the benches for beds and lounging during the day.
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St. Charles ‘Hotel
Man Keeps Six Pedigree Boston Bull Terrier Puppies
John McMillen of the Mahoning pharmacy owns six full blooded Boston bull terrier puppies. They are the offspring of Lawrencedale Queen, McMillen's pedigreed Boston bull terrier. The litter interests many dog farmers in the ward and city.
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John McMillen
Mahoning Pharmacy
Boston
McMillen
McLeans Move to North Bloomfield Over Illness Call
Mr and Mrs J R McLean and their child of Maple street have relocated to North Bloomfield Ohio due to a serious illness in the family. The move aims to be nearer medical care and support.
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J. R. McLean
Maple Street
North Bloomfield
How U S Was War with Mexico in 1848
Outrages along the border and on American property driven by concessions in Mexico stirred both nations. Mexican military chiefs vied for leadership while an American army moved to the border. Clash occurred on U S soil as soldiers were killed in a war waged without formal congressional declaration, Polk declaring a state of war.
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Mexico
Congress
Polk
Visitors and locals noted in Bessemer area Thursday
Charles Ketzel and James Hanna visited the city for business. Several residents including Edward Barker Walter Hopper Thomas Young and Thomas Stewart reported city business or visits. Clara Pitzer Emma Marshall and others returned from trips to Wilkinsburg Erie Slippery Rock and various nearby towns.
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Charles Ketzel
Bessemer
James Hanna
North Beaver
R. H. Barker
North Liberty Street
James Guy
North
Ashland Avenue
Erie
Thomas Young
Walter Hopper
Thomas Stewart
Clara Pitzer
First Street
Wilkinsburg
Indiana
Richard Kane
Oil City
William Shields
East Cherry Street
Harvey Bush
West Madison Avenue
Baltimore & Ohio Round House
Charles Fisher
Edwin
Ashtabula
D. C. Whitmarsh
W. O. Whitmarsh
Newell Avenue
Emma Marshall
Wampum
H. H. Davis
North Cedar Street
Slippery Rock
On To El Paso Cry Of Troopers
Troops of Troop F and the First brigade prepare for border duty at Camp Brumbaugh Mt. Gretna Pa. Guards man equipment wagons and rations as crews ready to depart. Shortages of men and gear delay movements while cavalry near war strength edge toward the border.
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C. Hugh Blair
Corp
Philadelphia
Transient mistress and new girl exchange terse chat
A judge recalls a mistress asking why the new girl won’t stay long while the girl replies she never stays in a place long. The brief exchange highlights a transient attitude in the household.
Don't Swat The Fly Don’t Swat The Fly To Kill Bugs
Washington reports bug experts urge catching and killing house flies not swatting. Dr L O Howard promotes cylindrical cone fly traps as most effective, notes fresh bait, live coals, and sulfur fumes as methods for reducing germ carrying pests.
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International News Service
Washington
Uncle Sam
L. O. Howard
Grogualnaiet
Department of Agriculure
Howard
Half Hour Interurban Service Between New Castle and Youngstown
Half hour limited service will run between New Castle and Youngstown on the interurban lines starting at 12:80 o clock from each end and continue next Monday. Sunday service improves with half hour operation from 10:30 a.m. Each day extra service continues as late as traffic warrants.
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New Castle
Youngstown
Parade travel expected heavy as Youngstown parade draws crowds
On Tuesday the half hour service starts at 8 30 a m and runs all day. Traffic will be heavy as many persons head to Youngstown for the big parade in the morning and plan to return home after it ends for the afternoon and evening at home.
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Youngstown
Mrs. Rushbrook Jumped to Death From New York Apartment
In Morningside Park observers watched 29 year old Mrs. Alice Rushbrook leap from a fourth floor window at 430 West 122nd Street. She struck a lamp post on the stoop and landed on an iron fence as police and bystanders shouted.
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New York
Morningside Park
Alice Rushbrook
West One Hundred and Twenty-second Street
Rushbrook
Woman Dies After Tragic Act In Apartment
Policeman Thornton and bystanders rushed the scene forcing a door to reach an apartment. They found the woman dead before Dr. Smith could arrive. Her husband, a salesman, arrived later and could not explain her act. Ambulance from Knickerbocker hospital summoned.
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Thornton
Knickerbocker Hospital
Smith
Rushbrook
Knowles Death Suit Awards $20,000 to Widow
Grace Knowles of Yonkers wins a $20,000 verdict against New Haven Railroad in a third trial over her husband Charles Knowles death in 1914 at White Plains. The judgment is split with $8,000 to the widow and $4,000 to each of three children after prior verdicts of $12,000 and $22,500 were overturned.
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New York
Supreme Court
White Plains
Grace Knowles
Yonkers
New Haven Railroad Company
Charles Knowles
New Haven
Matin Services At St Pauls Churc July August
During July and August St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church will hold matin services at 8 30 a m Sundays replacing vesper. Sunday school and 11 o clock morning services continue as before.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Ence
U. 8S
Seventh Ward News
John Russell
Hammond, Ind
Ralph Wettich
West Clayton Street
George Brown
Donald
Whitehaven, Pa
F. L. Bush
el Paso
Oakwood
Bell
Union
McCain Realty Company
East Washington St
Fountain Inn
First Cavalry
Troop A
New York National Guard
van Cortlandt Park
State Cavalry
Youngstown Line
Mrs. Rushbrook
Frank Shaffer
West
Washington Street
Regent “Theatre
William Farnum
Kathlyn Williams
Rex Beach
G. B. Zahniser
Yenderin Block
ST. Paul’s
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