Prohibitionists Clash Over Franklin Local Option Movement
In Franklin, Prohibition State Chairman David B. McCalmont hinders Ve nango county local option forces. He opposes pledges to back only abolitionist candidates, provoking division as some party members may vote for Republicans and Democrats in primaries. The Franklin Local Option club rejects joining the Anti-Saloon league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Venango County
Prohibition
David B. McCalmont
Prohibition Party
McCalmont
Franklin Local Option Club
Anti-Saloon League
March Term Opens as Judge Porter Sets Grand Jury Charge
The March term of quarter sessions court convened this afternoon with Judge Porter presiding. Grand jurors were called and most answered. Porter delivered the charge explaining why grand juries are summoned and how indictments proceed. Constables reported road conditions, noting a few needed repairs but overall districts described as lovely.
Erie and Pittsburg Railroad declares quarterly dividend
Directors of the Erie and Pittsburg railroad, a subsidiary of the Erie and Ashtabulah division, declared a regular dividend of 1 3 4 percent. The dividend is payable March 10 to stock on record February 20.
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Erie and Pittsburg Railroad
Erie and Ashtabulah Division
The
Pennsylvania
Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Relief and Digestion
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe digestion aids that rest the stomach while digesting food. It claims one tablet digests 3 000 grains of food and helps with indigestion loss of appetite belching and gas. Free sample offer and price 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stawart
A. Stuart Co
Mar
Ellwood City Fire Destroys Power Plant outage hits towns
A transformer explosion at the Ellwood City Light and Water Plant caused a major blaze that destroyed most of the Hillside Hillwood City facility. Ellwood City Wampum Zelienople and West Pittsburg lost power with water pumping disrupted as crews scramble to restore steam powered generation and municipal service. The plant, a key supplier, will be rebuilt and interim Town plants will supply light and water as repairs proceed.
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Pennsylvania Power Company
Hillwood City
Ellwood City
Wampum
Zelienople
West Pittsburg
Ellwood
Daniel Voorhees
G. E. Seiler
Pittsburg Company
Wurtemburg
Electric line bridge swept away again
Floods on the Connoquenessing creek wash away most of the false work for the Pittsburg Butler Harmony and New Castle railway bridge at Burnstown. Earlier damage two months ago delayed the line. today higher water likely to cause more gravel damage and push completion into mid summer. Estimated losses run into thousands.
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Pittsburg
Butler, Harmony
New Castle
Burnstown
Municipal Plant’s Chance to Prove Value to Borough
A borough councilman praised the municipal plant’s maintenance tests after adding engines in the power house. He cautioned that results may differ from those when buying power from the Pennsylvania company. Steam, bustle, and a voltmeter at about 50 volts marked the day as taxpayers watch the project closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough Electrician
Pennsylvania Company
Lyman H Howes Presents New Photo Exhibition at Opera House
The exhibition worldwide praised by critics features life from Holland to Zululand with animal portraits, birds in the wild, an 80 mile an hour car race, rescues from a burning skyscraper, and wartime Navy scenes. The program promises variety and broad appeal for all ages on Wednesday evening March 4.
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Lyman H. Howes
Europe
Mr. Howe
Holland
Zululand
Frozen pipes spark house fire in Ellwood
Flames from a thawing water pipe caused a kitchen fire at M G Snyder's home near the Pennsylvania Power plant in Ellwood as onlookers gathered. Firemen quickly doused the blaze with water, limiting damage to a few dollars, insured.
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Pennsylvania Power Company
Summit Avenue
M. G. Snyder
Ellwood
Ellwood Personals and Local Notices
Miss Lora Belle Runyon of Crescent avenue leaves for an extended eastern trip. Leo Adams of Monaco visits his uncle Fred C. Johnson, druggist of Lawrence avenue, for a few days. For sale household goods including bedroom and dining room sets. D I Munhall at 301 Crescent avenue. R A Todd and Fred C. Johnson trip to Pittsburg to see flood stage. waters did not rise. Jacob Smith, opera house manager, returns from Pittsburg with plans for a moving picture outfit to be shown at New Castle next Saturday.
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Lora Belle Runyon
Crescent Avenue
Leo Adams
Monaco
Fred C. Johnson
Lawrence Avenue
D. l. Munhall
R. A. Todd
Pittsburg
Jacob Smith
Opera
New Castle
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments including headaches backache faint spells and menstrual pain. It claims to strengthen regulate and invigorate the pelvic organs and warns miracles are not promised yet may prevent surgery. Address Dr. R V Pierce Albany N Y for consultation and his medical adviser offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Doctor Ierce
R. V. Pierce
Affaio
N. Y
Elks Schedule Next Meeting in Neshannock Area
Elks lodge No 69 holds the next regular session in Royal Arcanum hall Jackson block Neshannock avenue on March 4 at 8 pm. WM Knobloch E R and Chas H Vanfleet secretary sign the notice.
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New Castle Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
Royal Arcanum
Jackson Block
Neshannock Avenue
WM. Knobloch
E. R
Chas H. Vanfleet
Cascade Vaudeville Opens With Liliputian Star Miss Weis
A three day Cascade vaudeville bill premieres with Martha Weis the famed liliputian star appearing for the first time in this country tour. Le Roy the male contralto and Jack and Clara Roof present a refined comedy sketch while Eva Thatcher delivers Irish songs and stories. A special ladies and children's matinee reception is planned Wednesday after the show.
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The
Cascade
Martha Weis
Miss Weis
le Roy
Jack
Clara Roof
Eva Thatcher
Burglar Tries For Falls Home In Early Morning Attempt
Police were alerted at 1 30 Sunday to an attempt to force entry at Thomas W Falls residence at the Falls and Mill streets corner. Sergeant Buckley searched but found no burglar as the household heard a side door being tried before the front door was targeted without success.
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Thomas W. Falls
Falls and
Mill Streets
Buckley
Wouldbe
Falls Street
Prescription Claim for Piles Cure
An advertisement asserts a home treatment to cure piles using carbolic acid zinc ointment and a special mix. It instructs the druggist to prepare 6 drops carbolic acid 1 dram Zotan and 1-2 oz Zine Ointment to be applied night and morning with a guarantee of cure.
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Prohibitionists
Connoquessing
Peoples Store
Our New Castle
Peoples Credit Clothing Co
America
Washington Street
Peoples
DEPT
Elks
Cascade Vaudeville Theatre
J. C. Wallace
Adams
Stiefel
Fifth St
Lawrence Av
Ellwood City, PA
Ritchey & Fitzgerald
Lawrence
Blocher
Seventh St
Nat'l Pank
Bell ‘Phone
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Bell Phone
Washington and Jefferson Sts
TH. Winter
D. C
M.D
Washington St
Pittsburg Street Bridge
New Castle, PA
the National Bank of Lawrence Co
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