Ellwood City Council May Reorganize After 1906 Filing Flap
Ellwood council plans likely reorganization after discovery that Chairman Kirk and Councilman McCarthy did not file required expense statements under the 1906 act. Rumors say April 2 session could see moves to disfranchise legislation and address invalid votes, with legal action being pursued to ensure a legally elected borough council.
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Ellwood
Kirk
McCarthy
Star Chamber
Pittsburg
James McKissick Visits Ellwood City
James McKissick, a candidate for county commissioner, visited Ellwood yesterday. From New Castle, where he serves on the city police force, he praised Ellwood as a fine place and stayed to discuss local support, planning a return visit whether nominated or not.
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James McKissick
McKissick
New Castle
Ellwood
James
Funeral for W. F. Morrison Held in Zelienople
Dr William Morrison of Struthers attended the funeral of his nephew W F Morrison who died Wednesday morning Services were conducted at the deceaseds Wayne avenue home and interment followed in Zelienople The report notes a railroad agent W J Kirk led a party of about 27 Ellwood residents to Pittsburgh after theatres with all safely landed despite high water.
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William Morrison of
Struthers
Ellwood
W. F. Morrison
Wayne Avenue
Zelienople
W. J. Kirk
Pittsburg
Uric-O Promises Cure for Rheumatism and Rheumatic Heart
An advertisement touts Uric-O as a rapid internal remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It claims to neutralize uric and rheumatic acids, aid kidneys, and cure sciatica muscular and vascular rheumatism. Priced 75 cents to $1 per bottle with a free trial offer and regional pharmacy mentions.
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Smith Drug Co
Smith Building
Syracuse
N. Y
New Castle
Paisley
Reisley to Face Sirbel in Ellwood Greco Roman Bout
Ed Reisley will wrestle Zach Sirbel in Ellwood with a forfeit given for appearance. The match, likely March 30 at the Casino, features Reisley at 170 pounds in Greco Roman style, a departure from his usual catch as catch can. Reisley has only been thrown twice, both causing injuries before a takedown.
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Ed Reisley
Ellwood
George Douds
Zach Sirbel
Reilley
Evangelist Wilson Leads Active Revival Services
The revival at the Christian church draws large audiences with many conversions. Wednesday night’s sermon on Hell and tonight’s "Sowing and Reaping" theme spark strong interest as evangelist Wilson emphasizes the word of God over personal opinion.
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Christian Church
Hell
Wilson
Rev D M Cleland Calls On Friends In Ellwood
The Rev D M Cleland head of English schools for foreigners visiting Ellwood yesterday. He formerly pastored Ellwood United Presbyterian Church and has many warm friends there as his visit was social and the foreign school project has not been discussed by his association yet.
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D. M. Cleland
Butler
New Castle
Sharon
Pennsylvania
Ellwood
Cleland
United Presbyterian Church of
Myers Marshall Wedding Thursday
A Perry township wedding united Miss Elsie Myers and Joseph IL Marshall at the bride’s home in Lancaster Township Butler County. The couple, daughter and son of local families, will reside in Perry Township.
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Perry Township
Camp Run
Elsie Myers
Joseph IL. Marshall
Frederick Myers
Lancaster Township
Butler County
Clinton B. Marshall
Aged Resident of Wurtemburg Dies After Long Illness
Ross Burnett aged 63 a well known Wurtemburg resident died Wednesday night at 11 after a long illness from dropsy. He was a widower who lived near Wurtemburg for years and is survived by daughters Mrs Clara Kettler and Mrs Henry Fingloup. He was a member of Glen Park lodge.
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Ross Burnett
Wurtemburg
Burnett
Clara Kettler
Henry Fingloup
Ellwood
Glen Park Lodge
Rev A P Lentz Conducts Lenten Services In New Castle
The Rev A P Lentz of Trinity Lutheran church led Lenten services at St John s Lutheran church in New Castle last night. Services are planned to continue through the week at the same location.
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Lentz
New Castle
A. P. Lentz
Trinity Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Seven Measles Cases Reported To Ellwood Health Officer
Health officer of Ellwood received seven new measles reports yesterday. Dr. Cunningham’s records show several cases are already recovering and well, though the reports were confirmed.
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Ellwood
Cunningham
Ellwood Personalities and Visits Highlight Local Social Notes
Fike was in Mercer on business and T. L. Haines visited Pittsburg last night. Mrs. David Cartwright entertained a
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Fike
Mercer
T. L. Haines
Pittsburg
David Cartwright
Pittsburg Visitors And Local Notices
Wednesday night attendance figures are noted. Whistler and Rilley were in Pittsburg on business yesterday. Misses Gelbach and Verna Newton visited Pittsburg and Portersville respectively. Electric work offered by C W Gibson at Ellwood City. J E Powell of Shelby Tube Co visited Buffalo on business. Household goods for sale include a sideboard gas stoves desk carpet lawn mower. Sale must occur within days. D H Munhall Ellwood City 18013 Perey ty ree.
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C. B. Whistler
Pittsburg
M. A. Rilley
Edith
Lillian Gelbach
Verna Newton
Portersville
T. L. Haines
D. H. Munhall
Crescent Avenue
Ellwood
Woman 29 Adopts 46 Year Old Son in Lowell Court
Miss Wilhelmina Crawford a 29 year old adopted yesterday in the superior court her son James Butler 46. Butler's parents died when he was a boy and Miss Crawford says he was raised in her family and she feels motherly toward him.
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Lowell
Mass
Wilhelmina Crawford
Superior Court
James Butler
Butler
Miss Crawford
Death of Longtime Lake Erie Yard Worker Farrell
J P Farrell of Youngstown, among the oldest Lake Erie railroad employees, died from injuries suffered when he was struck in the yards the previous night.
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J. P. Farrell
Youngstown
Lake Erie Railroad
New Wilmington Borough Finances Audited for 1908
The borough auditors spent nine evenings reviewing books and report total funds received 7440.40 with year end balance 491.51. Electric light plant earned 3322.29 with expenses plus meters 2819.55. Indebtedness totals 5000, 3000 on light plant and 2000 notes. Town property valued 7066. Poor director received 953 and held 613. Auditors were Criss, Smith Jr, and Getty.
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New Wilmington
W. R. Criss
G. A. Smith, Jr
Howell T. Getty
Local Briefs Highlight Prices and Plans Across Region
Eggs drop to 18 cents a dozen as Mercer plans a new Opera house. Oil operators ramp up activity in the Volant field. Over three thousand candidates file petitions in Harrisburg for state and national offices. Mrs. I. C. Boles, 70, Washington County, injured by a fall. Rev. Father Barrett of Salamanca receives a Black Hand letter demanding 2500 dollars.
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Harrisburg
Father Barrett
Salamanca
Landslide at Ben Avon Triggers Fatal Fire and Gas Leaks
A landslide destroyed a gas regulator at Ben Avon near Allegheny. The gas surge caused a fire that burned two Chinese laundry workers to death and damaged the laundry while many residents suffered from inhaled gas fumes.
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Ben Avon
Heat and Light Company
Allegheny
Fresh Eggs and Coffee Price Fluctuations Noted
A short price notice from Reese & Spencer at West Washington Street reports fresh eggs at 17 cents, coffee up 12 1/2 cents, and tea at 20 cents per cup, indicating small market adjustments.
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Reese & Spencer
West
Washington St
Boiled ham and tongue ad at Pittsburg and Kurtz
An advertisement notes boiled ham and tongue offered at No 70 Pittsburg street corner Kurtz street with Bell phone 1154 for inquiries.
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Pittsburg Street
Kurtz Street
Bell
Stamp Split Sends Two Cards Half a Stamp Each
A man at Youngstown post office cut a two cent stamp in two and placed a half on each postcard. Three Black Hand members from Girard were found guilty of robbing Alfred Williams of 51 dollars.
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Youngstown
Girard
Alfred Williams
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Ellwood City
Ellwood Councils
James M’kissick
Physicians Pharmacy
J. BE. Duff
O. N. Mill St
Reisley
Sirbel
Evangelist Wilson
Brudin & Mail
South Mill Street Bridge
C. W. Gibson
J. E. Powell
Shelby Tube Company
Buffalo, N. Y
Perey Ty
Philo Hay Spec, Co
Newark
N. J
Clutton, Neely
Eg” S Phar
J. OC. Hutton, Love Sctailions
Honingtown
I. C. Boles
Washington County
Manhattan
Opera House
Lottie Blair Parker
New Castle Aerie, No. 455
F. C. Eagles
Daniel Sully
Sanderson
John Bower
Washington Street
South Mill ST
Matinee Daily
Blocher
Seventh St
Bell ‘Phone
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
Union National Bank
E. Long Avenue
Wallace
MO. C. Wallage
Star Family Theater
Beaver and Washingto
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