Johns Sworn In As Member Of The Bd Of Education
Volunteer firemen of the G. W. Johnston Hose and Chemical Co No 4 Fourth ward return $16 exonera tions for personal tax to the school board stating their services are not for sale but voluntary. The board unanimously approved the check and motion to return it. Johns took his oath of office. The board also addressed prior court cases and district finances, including millage, teacher changes, and fund balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Johnson Hose and Chemical Eee
Fourth Ward
G. W. Johnston Hose and Chemical Co
Doller
T. W. Johns
Stitzinger
Mr. Johns
Tly
Nat Wiliams
Charles G. Martin
Lockhart
Gordon
Barnes
White
Prof. Dickson
Flora B. Denniston
Highland Avenue
Deniston
Pittsburg
Mina Marshall
R. M. Wylie
Dixson
Mercer
Westminster
Stanley Bright
Duff
First National Bank
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
National Bank of
Lawrence County
Citizens National Bank
Widely Known Pawnbroker and Wife Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Parker of West Washington Street observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary. A family dinner in their honor is planned at East Falls Street by their son George H. Parker and relatives. Mrs. Parker, born Priscilla Stroup, is 73. Mr. Parker is 70. They have three children and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Parker
Fulkerson Block
West Washington Istreet
George H. Parker
East Falls Street
Philadelphia
Lowry
Chicago
Parker
Priscilla Stroup
Minersville
Mr. Parker
New York
Carden
Bridgeport
Thomas J., Jr
Ethel
Blanche
Robert S. Parker
Noon Tide Prayer Observed by Women of Four Churches
The ladies of the missionary societies of the four United Presbyterian churches will observe noon-tide prayer for the Woman's Missionary Society convention to be held in Pittsburg on May 12. Members are urged by the presbyterial to join at the noon hour in prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Societies
United Presbyterian Churches
Woman's Missionary Society of
United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Determined to Catch Tenement Firebugs in New York
Police in New York have redoubled efforts to stop arsonists targeting tenement houses in Williamsburg and across the city. After Sundays fatal blaze killed six, detectives and plainclothes officers intensified patrols and investigations to capture the firebugs responsible for repeated fires and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Williamsburg
Cook Street
Anti Injunction Bill Moves to Subcommittee Chief opposition voiced
Washington May 5 The Payne anti injunction bill moved from the judiciary committee to a subcommittee chaired by Representative Littlefield of Maine. Littlefield opposes the measure saying it does not change existing law and will renew debate on the proposal in the lower house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Payne
House
Judiciary Committee
Jenkins
Littlefield
Maine
Women Testify To Corset Merits In Ad Claim
An advertisement asserts the corset’s value with testimonials from women who have worn it, promising support and shaping benefits.
Popular Corset Offers Durable Fit at $1.00
The item presents a best selling corset available in well fitting models and durable material. It is described as beautifully designed and daintily trimmed with price points listed as 661, 673, and A25 all at $1.00.
Kabo Corsets Offer Durable New Models at Set Prices
The advertisement presents Kabo Corsets with strong durable forms and non rustable clasps and non corrosive eyelets in a wide range of styles. It lists price points 1.00 1.50 2.00 and 2.50 for different figure sizes including medium and stout figures.
Corsets A Popular Model Priced at One and Fifty Cents
C B Corsets, a long established maker, offers corsets at one dollar and one dollar fifty, chosen by many patrons over other models for their fit and value.
Mrs Nancy VanGorder Dies in New Wilmington at 78
Mrs Nancy VanGorder widow of Israel VanGorder longtime New Castle resident died Tuesday at 5 am at her New Wilmington home after a brief illness. She was 78 or 79 and survived by a brother William Vance of New Wilmington and extended family including Attorney James A. Gardner and Prof. W. N. Aiken. Funeral at her brother’s New Wilmington residence then burial at Slippery Rock cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Vance VanGorder
Israel VanGorder
New Wilmington
VanGorder
Slipperyrock
James Vance
New Castle
County Line Street
U. P
William Vance
James A. Gardner
W. N. Aiken
Neshannock Avenue
Slippery Rock
Wurtemburg
Anti-Saloon Convention Aims Local Option Drive
Thomas Hindle calls Columbiana county convention at Lisbon First Presbyterian Church to plan a local option election. Neighbors expect Lisbon to be pivotal as the largest dry area in the state seeks a countywide vote this Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Columbiana County
Thomas Hindle
First Presbyterian Church
Lisbon
Ocean Greyhound Mauretania Sets Speed Record Photos Taken
The mighty Mauretania, largest and fastest ocean greyhound, hit 28 knots as crowds of 100 600 cheered along the river banks. Photos were made with access from Swan Hunter & Co and Captain Pritchard in command. Edwin J Hadley captures views for a new program. The event precedes an opera house appearance on Friday afternoon and evening May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
Hner
Opera House
Cascade opens with varied acts drawing large audiences
The Cascade debut attracted big crowds with a staggered program of Har ringtons refined music and classical selections, Clarice Templeton singing to applause after a four week absence, Gilson and Countess in a refined comedy sketch, Collis Le Page as an English female impersonator, and Newton and Devo performing juggling and hoop routines with clown comedy between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Cascade
Musical Harrington
Clarice Templeton
Miss Templeton
Gilson and Countess
Collis le Page
Newton
Devo
Youngstown Man Struck by Erie Train
Fred Berkholz of Youngstown was struck by an Erie train last night and suffered a fractured skull. He is in critical condition and likely to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Berkholz
Youngstown
Erie
Bennett couple guilty of receiving stolen goods at Mercer
A. Bennett and his wife of Sharon were tried at Mercer on a charge of receiving stolen goods and were found guilty yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bennett
Sharon
Mercer
Prest T L Lewis Takes Hand in Mercer Butler County Coal Strike
President T L Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio sends Vice President White to Mercer to review the strike backed by District No 5 UMWA. Operators side includes William C Collins New Castle J W Morris Cleveland M P Mizner Erie George Gould Rogers and William Jenkins Jackson Center. Feehan may join talks as miners demand eight hours pay for nine and operators oppose loss of profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Lewis
Mercer
Butler County
Francis Feehan
United Mine Workers of America
Toledo
Bridgeport, C
Miners’ Organization
White
William C. Collins
New Castle
J. W. Morris
Cleveland
M. P. Mizner
Erie
George Gould
Rogers
William Jenkins
Jackson Center
Feehan
Goulds Son Abandons Columbia Degree to Leave for Europe
Kingdon Gould son of George Gould will depart with his father for Europe, abandoning his mining engineering degree at Columbia College due to missing a summer school program for two years. Ostracism after a 1900s incident and social pressure at college are cited as factors in his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gould
Columbia College
United Press
New York
Kingdon Gould
Europe
Columbia
Gould
Litchfield
Roof Fire Hits Grove Street Shop Early Morning
A small roof fire broke out at 9 30 A M at the shop of J B McClarren on Grove street with sparks falling onto the roof An alarm from box 43 alerted Chief Connery and the Central department The loss described as small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McClarren
Grove Street
Chief Connery
Central Department
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Fifth Ward
Home Street
Croton School
Schloss Bros. & CO
Baltimore and
Cooper & Butler
Cooper & Butlerington Street
New C
Women OF Four Churches
Pittsburg St
Fiaro Bags NP Sig
Nemo
R. S. McCulloch & CO
Pittsburg Street
Nancy Vangorder
Cascade Vaudeville
Pennsylvania Chocolate Company
PIT
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