Union labor claims Littlefield's scalp in Congress
United Press reports organized labor claims political scalp of Representative Charles E. Littlefield after his resignation from Congress. Labor tried to defeat him last election. he won by about 1000. He allegedly feared a tougher reelection and withdrew as labor planned to play a larger role in campaigns. Littlefield’s friends say he returned to law for his family. As judiciary subcommittee chair he is accused of stifling the anti injunction bill.
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United Press
Washington
Charles E. Littlefield
Congress
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Littlefield
Labor
House Judiciary Committee
Printed Madras Ginghams and Gingham Patterns on Sale
Lot features striped checks plaids and jacquard weavings in 32 inch double fold printed Madras ginghams with reversible prints. Choices from Scotch English and American weavers including D and J Anderson looms offer 15 to 45 and 4 50 cents per yard.
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D. & J. Anderson
Scottland
Peerless
Madras
Church Union Activities Aired In Local Meetings
Multiple church groups within First Christian, Croton Avenue M E and other area churches announce meetings this week. Sections of the Woman's Union will meet at homes on Richlieu avenue Highland avenue Franklin avenue and at the church. The Men's Missionary Society plans an April 6 meeting with state secretary J A Joyce. Additional notices include Croton Avenue M E board and revival continuations, Cottage prayer at James Bradley home and a revival with 28 new members. Rev Frank C Oberley to preach Lenten services at St John s Lutheran. Mercer minister R N Merrill illness prompts Dr R S Borland to fill pulpit at Mahoningtown M E. City Epworth League to meet with Rev Mitchell speaker. Home Missionary Society Mahoningtown meets at 2 30 at Mrs Fred Hyde s.
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Woman’s Union of
The
First Christian Church
Boozle
Richlieu Avenue
Brooks
Highland Avenue
Lou Hamilton
Franklin Avenue
Emma Kimberly
Men's Missionary Society of
First Chistian Church
Pennsylvania
J. A. Joyce
Croton Avenue M. E. Church
Croton M. E. Church
James Bradley
Cleveland Avenue
Croton
Frank C. Oberley
Greenville Lutheran Church
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mercer
R. N. Merrill
Mahoningtown Methodist Episcopal Church
R. S. Borland
City League
City Epworth League
Simpson M. E
Mitchell
Meadville
Miss Harvard Receives High Praise for Singing
East Liverpool Review lauds New Castle soprano Sue Harvard of Steubenville for principal singing in a Wellsville concert and oratorio. Review notes rare voice, wide range, natural style, and confident performance deserving strong reception on her next visit.
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Wellsville
East Liverpool Review
New Castle
Sue Harvard
Steubenville
Harvard
Ten Year Old Boy Attacked by Vicious Horse
A ten year old son of John Gross of South Mill Street was skating near a farmer's horse when the animal seized him by the chest and shook him. The horse left a large black bare skin mark. Dr Evans treated the wounds and no serious consequences are anticipated.
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John Gross
South Mill Street
Cut in Wages for Textile Workers in Connecticut
About 2,000 eastern Connecticut cotton workers returned to work with a ten percent wage cut, affecting Plainfield and surrounding mills.
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United Press
Plainfield, Conn
Connecticut
Moving to 16th Floor Greer Block Mercer Street
The subject notes a relocation from 17 South Mill Street to the first floor of the new Greer Block on Mercer Street. The move is dated to the 16th with unspecified year.
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South Mill Street
Greer
Mercer Street
Mrs McFarland Celebrates 90th Birthday in Scott Township
Margaret McFarland of Scott township celebrated her 90th birthday with friends. Widow of William McFarland, she lived in the log house built by her husband 70 years ago and recounts pioneer days. She has two daughters, Mrs James W Stevenson and Mrs Margaret Walton, and remains active and spirited despite her age.
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Margaret McFarland
Scott Township
McFarland
William McFarland
McFar
Horse and buggy stolen near police HQ Saturday
A dark bay horse and steel tired buggy owned by Lewis G. Hough, superintendent of the paper mill, were stolen Saturday night within 60 yards of police headquarters. The rig was hitching on Sycamore street behind Horton and Whitten’s hardware, then seen on Croton avenue and through Eastbrook after 9 PM.
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Lewis G. Hough
Croton Avenue
Eastbrook
Farmers Predict Good Wheat Crop in Lawrence Co
Lawrence county farmers report a promising wheat season with snow cover in winter and potential for a good harvest if late frosts are avoided. Acreage planted last fall rose due to higher prices, with wheat profitability seen at about $1 per bushel.
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Lawrence CO
Lawrence County
M E Ministers to Meet Today in Shenango Valley
The Shenango Valley Methodist association holds its regular meeting Monday at 2 PM at First Methodist Church. Mrs. R. W. Skinner will discuss "The Relation of the Church to the School."
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Shenango Valley Methodist Association
First Methodist Church
R. W. Skinner
Lecture at Mahoningtown Church on March 24
DeWitt Miller presents the last lecture of the course at Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Wednesday night March 24. Subject is Reveries of a Bachelor. 18212
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Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
DeWitt Miller
Local Notes From Pulaski R C Rayser Column
Miss Ruth Boyd visited South Sharon over Sunday. Charles Rayser suffers tonsillitis. Jennie Evans Maisie Cover visited New Castle Saturday night. C W Book couple visited Hubbard Sunday. Mrs Book stayed a few days. Clyde Anderson of New Castle visited his parents over Sunday. J B Clark West Middlesex visited sister Mrs Clarence Turner. Laura Houlette Nellie Buchanan Baxter Buchanan W C Tittsler attended New Castle Saturday. Rev F A Shape had stomach trouble but conducted services Sunday. Whitney Spencer recently ill with uremic poisoning and heart trouble is able to be out again.
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Ruth Boyd
South Sharon
Charles Rayser
Jennie Evans
Maisie Cover
New Castle
C. W. Book
Hubbard
Book
Clyde Anderson
Mr. Anderson
J. B. Clark
West Middlesex
Mr. Clark
Clarence Turner
Laura Houlette
Nellie Buchanan
Baxter Buchanan
W. C. Tittsler
F.A. Shape
Whitney Spencer
Trade brisk at local stores last week with shoppers
Trade in local dry goods and mercantile houses was fairly brisk last week, better than for weeks prior. Saturday drew crowds as streets were thronged and stores showed busy scenes. Merchants who advertised in The News benefited the most.
Ear drums broken by electric shock in Shenango horse
Alexander McConahy of Shenango township lost hearing in both ears of a valuable horse after a thunder shower bolt struck the McConahy barn. The horse collapsed but recovered. a veterinary examination showed both ear drums were ruptured. McConahy resides on the Butler road formerly Rentz farm. Miss Helen R. Westlake of Highland avenue returned Monday from a visit with friends in Akron.
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Alexander McConahy
Shenango Township
McConahy
Butler Road
Rentz
Helen R. Westlake
Highland Avenue
Akron
Piles Cured by New German Scientist Prescription
Discovery by a German scientist promises a radical change in pile treatment. The article notes a compound mix of 6 drops Carbolic Acid, 1 dram Zotan, and 1-2 oz Zine Ointment to be applied night and morning, claimed as a permanent cure. Druggists can compound this formula.
Inhuman Treatment at Ohio Pen Suspected
Senator Lamb of Toledo described a prisoner at the Ohio penitentiary hanging by his wrists during a visit with Toledo women. The man reportedly said he had been hanging for three days. An investigation has been ordered.
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Columbus
Senator Lamb
Toledo
Ohio
Lamb
Smallpox Outbreak Quarantines Home in Centre Township
Centre township Butler county reports a smallpox case in Frank Graham’s home. The residence is quarantined and several people are exposed, sparking widespread fear in the area.
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Centre Township
Butler County
Frank Graham
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