West Pittsburg Telephone Line Construction Delayed
The Union Telephone Company has postponed building the new long distance line from Manon gtown to West Pittsburg for several months or more due to financial stringency. Local agents secured many subscribers, but work on extending service has been called off and no installation has begun despite poles reaching as far as New Castle Junction.
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Union Telephonempany
Manongtown
West Pittsburg
The
Union Company
West Pitsburg
New Castle Junction
West Pittsburg Athletic Club Adds New Members
The West Pittsburg Athletic Club met Monday night in the old Realty Office opposite Center Avenue Hotel and added many new members to the roll. The group discussed plans for a successful baseball season and the upcoming ice cream and strawberry festival on May 6 at the old pol house to benefit the club.
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West Pittsurg Athletic Club
Center Avenue
Pol House
Local residents make brief visits and trips in New Castle
Ed Foley of Twelfth street was a cent visitor in New Castle on business. Miss Clara Ellis of New Castle spent Sunday with relatives in Moravia. Charles A Maxwell of Tenth street transacted business in New Castle recently. Floyd Reed of Center avenue has charged after a short stay in town. G Waller of Eleventh street concluded a short business trip in New Castle. Edison Reed of New Castle employed in Shenango tin Mill was a recent visitor in West Pittsburg with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
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Clara Ellis
New Castle
Moravia
Charles A. Maxwell
Tenth Street
New Case
Floyd Reed
Center Avenue
G . Waller
Eleventh Street
Edison Reed
Shenango
Pittsburgh
J. W
Mercer Women Aim to Beautify Town Effort
Mercer women organize to beautify the town by keeping streets clean from waste, preserving lawns, and trimming gutter edges. They seek the cooperation of every woman in town to achieve these improvements.
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Mercer
Stone Quarry and Crusher Under Way Near West Pittsburg
Work began Monday on excavations for a new stone quarry and limestone crusher to be erected on the Ritchey farm behind West Pittsburg by the Perry Furnace company of Erie. Promoters aim to have both quarry and crusher running by July 1 with many men employed. A large material demand and the new B. O. siding will follow soon.
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Ritchey Farm
West Pittsburg
Perry Furnace Company
Erie
Local residents noted for illness and visits
Fred Baker of South Main street is quite ill and recovering. Harvey Carter of South Main street remains seriously ill with complications. Lamont Button of West Liberty street has ended a short visit in Cleveland. Mrs. Sarah Jones and daughter Isabel of Youngstown were recent visitors in town. Stephen Boyle of New Castle visits J. J. Boyle of East Liberty street. Rev and Mrs G L Davis have gone to Baltimore for the Methodist general conference. B E Price and daughter Marjorie of Youngstown were guests of Mr and Mrs E E McKelvey of School street. Mr and Mrs John Richardson and daughter Jane of Youngstown concluded a short stay with Mrs Thomas of South Main street. Henry Isenbrown of Struthers and Thomas Misley of Poland were visitors in Hubbard as guests of William Rowland of South Main street. Mr and Mrs J J Murphy J J Boyle Richard Murphy and Lawrence Weitz attended the dedication of the K of C lodge rooms at Youngstown Sunday. Mr and Mrs F B Mitchell of Butler are guests of relatives in this city.
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Fred Baker
South Main Street
Lamont Button
West Liberty Street
Cleveland
Sarah Jones
Isabel
Youngstown
Stephen Boyle
New Castle
J. J. Boyle
East Liberty Street
G. L. Davis
Baltimore
B. E. Price
Marjorie
E. E. McKelvey
School Street
John Richardson
Jane
Thomas
Henry Isenbrown
Struthers
Thomas Misley
Poland
Hubbard
William Rowland
J. J. Murphy
Richard Murphy
Lawrence Weitz
K. of C. Lodge
Hawks of Many Breeds Are Farmers Policemen
The Biological Survey finds hawks and owls are beneficial, policing air and controlling pests. Shooting them harms crops as roden and insect damage rises. Cooper and sharp shinned hawks, goshawks, red-shouldered and red-tailed hawks are noted, with Swainson hawk saving Western farmers substantial costs.
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Biological Survey
National Department of Agriculture
Sporssman
Western Plains
United States
Birds of Prey
Boys Who Kill Song Birds Liable to Severe Penalty
A Pennsylvania attorney notes that laws passed in 1905 and 1907 punish anyone who takes nests or eggs of protected wild birds with a $10 fine or 10 days in jail. Possession of the bird or egg suffices for conviction. sparrows and starlings are exempt. Teachers are urged to include bird protection in class, as birds aid fruit by eating harmful insects.
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Pennsylvania
Ellwood City to host May 26 wrestling card
Bill Hilliah and George Reineke of Pittsburg are matched to wrestle in Ellwood City on May 26. The bout at the opera house, under Smith and Helling, will feature catch-as-catch-can heavyweights with Ed. Relley as referee. Several preliminaries in wrestling and boxing are planned.
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Bill Hilliah
George Reineke
Pittsburg
Ellwood City
Opera House
Smith and Helling
Ed. Relley
Glen-Garlocks Win Season Opener at Wampum
The Glen-Garlock team opened their season with a 7 to 4 victory at Wampum. Spaul struck out 14, Culps and Salerno starred on defense and offense with a three base hit and three singles.
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Glen-Garlock
Wampum
Spaul
Culps
Salerno
Niles Churchmen Seek Enforce Sunday Store Closing
Prominent churchmen in Niles plan to press legal action to enforce Sunday closing laws on local stores. They intend to mobilize congregations and advocate for strict adherence to the prohibition.
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Niles
Ellwood Man Scores New Endurance Record
Louis Goldstein of Keller Brothers challenged a drummer to hold a horizontal arm extension. After a brief test he claimed he could sustain the pose for thirty minutes. Timed by Harry Keller, Goldstein maintained the position for the allotted half hour, winning the wager.
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Louis Goldstein
Keller Brothers
Goldstein
Harry Keller
Man Offers $12 Challenge for Arm Held Aloft Longest
A man claims 37 minutes in a horizontal position with his arm extended for 30 minutes and offers $12 to anyone who can duplicate the feat. He declares a nationwide challenge to beat his hold and endurance record.
Harry H. Taylor Assumes Ellwood Delivery Post
Harry H. Taylor of North Sewickley takes over the American Express delivery company in Ellwood. He succeeds Frampton who recently resigned and may now be seen circulating about the town.
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Harry H. Taylor
North Sewickley
American Express Delivery Company
Ellwood
Frampton
Local Visitors and Travel Across Western Pennsylvania
Jacob Smith is in Pittsburg today on business. Herman Helling was in New Castle yesterday. R. M. Todd was in Beaver Falls yesterday on business. H. W. Dambach has returned from a business trip to Alliance. L. A. Grove and J. W. Humphrey were in New Castle yesterday. Burgess John Hassler has returned from a visit to Cleveland. Charles and Philip Brown have returned from a visit at Beaver Falls. William Johnston has returned from a visit with friends in Youngstown. Albert Harker of New Castle is visiting Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Lowry. Miss Mamie Brenner of New Castle has returned home after a visit with relatives here. R. J. McKee of Beaver Falls spent a few days with F. D. Lowry and family.
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Jacob Smith
Pittsburg
Herman Helling
New Castle
R. M. Todd
Beaver Falls
H. W. Dambach
Alliance
L. A. Grove
J. W. Humphrey
Burgess John Hassler
Cleveland
O. Charles
Philip Brown
William Johnston
Youngstown
Albert Harker
F. D. Lowry
Mamie Brenner
R. J. McKee
Crescent Avenue
State funds total 90000 in New Castle banks
State treasurer reports 90000 deposited in New Castle banks with Citizens National at 35000, Lawrence Savings 25000, First National 20000, Home Trust 10000, and Ellwood City First National 10000. Total state funds on hand reach 13780877.21, with 11339957.70 in the general fund and 2440919.51 in the sinking fund. Largest single bank deposit is 1356654.24 at Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Philadelphia. Five banks hold 300000 each. Rioters clash with Greeks and Slavs in Youngstown injuring several men.
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New Castle
Citizens National Bank
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
First National Bank
Home Trust Company
Ellwood City
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Pittsburg News
West Pittsburg Athletic Organization
Ed Foley
Twelfth Street
Busiess
Perry Furnace Co
Harvey Carter
F. B. Mitchell
Butler
City
Pennsylvania Chocolate Company
Pittsburgh, PA
Henry W. Henshaw
National Geographic Magazine
Darwin
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
India
Ellwood City News Budget
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
Bolt
BROWN
Hamilton
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Washington and Jefferson Streets
Bell Telephone
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
New Castle, PA
J. A. Breckenridge
Washington ST
Furs
F. C. Doeschner
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin Block
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