Mercer County Notes On Law and Local Affairs
Neighborhood notes include wildlife protection until July and a fixed August date for the Mercer county teachers’ institute. Grove City high school graduates thirty eight this year. The Mercer Republican county committee will meet to plan the campaign. The U S Fish Commission will stock Shenango River with 10 000 to 15 000 yellow pickerel this spring. Farmers’ National Bank of Emmettton to cover its shortage and resume business. State Highway Commissioner Joseph W. Hunter seeks 50 million dollars over ten years for roads. 5 million yearly. The boiler tube scandal case against J J Dunn and C Close of Shelby Tube's Greenville plant is postponed again. Third and fourth class mailers must mark packages Merchandise and sign. violations may bring fines up to 10 dollars.
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Mercer County Teachers’ Institute
Grove City High School
Republican County Committee
Mercer
United States Fish Commission
Shenango
Farmers’ National Bank of Emmenton
Joseph W. Hunter
Hunter
Frank L. Emmett
Post Office Department
Sweet Girl Graduates and Future Statesmen to Soon Have Their Say
Graduation season brings two annual milestones that energize national thought. The author reflects on school year endings marked by pomp and promise, noting graduates in white and students in new suits as they approach commencement.
Stable Fire at 200 South Jefferson Damaged by Boys
A small stable at 200 South Jefferson Street behind Mike Tino caught fire yesterday afternoon around 3 o'clock. Boys playing with matches are thought to have started the blaze. Box 51 summoned Chief Connery and the Central department. The flames were extinguished without trouble.
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Mike Tino
South
Jefferson Street
Chief Connery
Central Department
Cotton Bros Fish Shop Promises Best Quality
A brief note directs patrons to Cotton Bros at 25 East Washington Street for top quality fish. The message emphasizes superior selection and freshness.
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Cotton Bros
East Washington Street
Collision on the Brooklyn Bridge injures dozens
A crash at the loop on the Manhattan end of the Brooklyn Bridge injured 20 to 30 people. Andrew Webb of Brooklyn suffered a fractured skull and was in critical condition. Other victims included George Smith William Haage and George Horig all from Brooklyn. A broken brake chain on a westbound Myrtle Avenue car caused the wreck leading to multiple rear collisions and hospital transport.
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United Press
New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Andrew Webb
Brooklyn
George Smith
William Haage
George Horig
Myrtle Avenue
Flatbush Avenue
Flatbush
Steel Magnates Agree To Keep Prices Unchanged
In New York on May 22 E H Gary chair of United States Steel said there will be no steel price reduction after a meeting of major manufacturers. A scheduled price scale discussion was canceled and a banquet followed. The view was that current prices are reasonable and unlikely to spur more purchases.
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S.S.S
Swift Specific.co
Atlanta, GA
New York
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
New Castle Printer Named Delegate to Typographical Conference
Elmer F. Engle, linotype operator at The News, chosen as delegate by the New Castle printers union to attend the International Typographical Conference in Boston on August 10 and the following week. New Castle hosts a leading local printers union in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Engle
Office of the News
New Castle Printers’ Union
Boston
New Castle
Small Fire Near Gas Stove On West Washington Street
A small fire started yesterday at 2 45 PM in the home of Robert Crosen on West Washington street when lace curtains were too close to a gas stove. Fire alarm box 64 summoned Chief Connery and the Sixth ward department. Loss described as small.
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Robert Crosen
West Washington Street
Chief Connery
Sixth Ward
Realty Transfers in Plaingrove and Nearby Townships
Realty transfers list multiple deeds across Plaingrove and surrounding areas with varied amounts. Jennie A. Ramsey to Robert G. Gil fillan. Anna M. McCune to Ida E. Gilfillan. Margaret Humphrey to Mary Maxwell. Margaret Maxwell to Hanah Maxwell. John Maxwell to Hannah Maxwell. Mary Maxwell to Hannah Maxwell. Andrew Turek to John Tomisiak in Union township. David H. Davis to John T. Davis in Seventh ward. Elizabeth Fox to school district of Slipperyrock township. Nathan Wareham to G. M. Wareham in Wilmington township. H. A. Watt to G. M. Mayne in Second ward. Jacob S. Strealy to S. Y. Douds in Ell wood. Merle PD Allen to Nancy E. Black in Fourth ward.
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Jennie A. Ramsey
Robert G. Gilfillan
Plaingrove
Anna M. McCune
Ida E. Gilfillan
Margaret Humphrey
Mary Maxwell
Margaret Maxwell
Hanah Maxwell
John Maxwell
Hannah Maxwell
Andrew Turek
John Tomisiak
Union Township
David H. Davis
John T. Davis
Elizabeth Fox
Slipperyrock
Nathan Wareham
G. M. Wareham
Wilmington
H. A. Watt
G. M. Mayne
Jacob S. Strealy
S. Y. Douds
Ellwood
Merle PD. Allen
Nancy E. Black
Notice to Horse Owners Lower Shoeing Prices Approved
The National Horseshoers' Association of New Castle announces reduced horse shoeing prices due to hard times. The action was approved at a special meeting held Saturday night in 23016.
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National
W. E. Davis Honored with Morris Chair in Farewell
About 20 people gathered at Bartram avenue to honor W. E. Davis as he leaves after six years as foreman at the Shenango tin mill. He resigns to join Jones & Laughlin Steel in Aliquippa. J. W. Bryson presented a Morris chair. Mrs. Davis and daughter served refreshments. The family plans to relocate to Aliquippa in about two months.
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Davis
Shenango
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
Aliquippa
Mr. Davis
Morris
J. W. Bryson
American Sheet & Tin Plate Company
Minstrel Show Planned at Cascade Park Next Week
Cascade park management has scheduled two minstrel performances at the park vaudeville theatre for Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A recent YMCA rehearsal added new voices to the chorus and soloists. The program includes solos choruses quartets and jokes, with a similarity to the high school show and strong local interest.
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Cascade Park
Vaudeville Theatre
Park
New Pole Ordered for Patrol Wagon Replacement
A new pole has been ordered to replace the damaged one on the patrol wagon after a collision with a Grant street car. The pole will be shipped within a few days.
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Grant
Public notice on horse shoers contract in Lawrence County
Dr. R. Smith, Wm. E. Marquis and S. J. Bratschie swear to a statement dated May 21 1908 detailing a dispute with J J W Morrow over joining the National Horseshoers Association of America. They recount attempts to form a local organization and discuss proposed shoeing prices.
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New Castle
J. J. W. Morrow
National
Horseshoers’ Association of America
Lawrence County
Morrow
Local residents and visitors frequent Edenburg happenings
The Edenburg column notes a powder works shutdown for a few days, numerous visits among residents including Mrs. Sallie Guinn and Miss Martha Redman, several New Castle and New Brighton trips, a powder mixer resignations at Burton Powder, road improvements by E F Ashton, a Petersburg baseball game this Saturday, and a golden wedding anniversary at Millageville with a mock marriage ceremony and a dinner for 85 guests.
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C. $. McCullough
Pittsburg
Sallie Guinn
Sharon
D. M. Hoffmaster
William Needler
Lowellville
C. R. Bennett
H. G. Parks
James Morrison
J. H. Walters
Ivon
New Castle
J. D. Cox
Mahoningtown
R. W. Skinner
Bert Vannestrom
Youngstown
Hattie Hewett
New Brighton
Cc. Wagner
F. B. Ferric
Walter Smith
Simison
Ida
A. C. Robinson
F. B. McFetric
Florence McFetric
Petersburg
David Eadler
Eadler
Harmon’s
Hillsville
Will Duffner
Burton Powder Company
Harry Williams
Jane Needler
K. of P. Lodge
Cascade Park
Jessie Biddle
Elsie Williams
Grace Smith
Palmer
Howard Biddle
James Dunnan
Gaches Hess
S. L. Unangst
Millageville
J. W. Unangst
Two Trials Held Simultaneously by Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace at Youngstown conducted two trials at once yesterday, traveling between the proceedings to ensure smooth conduct and fair handling of each case.
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Youngstown
Wealthy farmer Baren McCormick found hanging in barn
Wellsville Ohio yesterday evening Baren McCormick a wealthy farmer aged about 40 was found dead hanging in his barn by his wife. He had been ill recently and his death is being investigated.
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Wellsville, O
Baren McCormick
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Mellin’s
Mellin’s Store
North Mill Street
J. J. Dunn
C. Close
Greenville
Shelby Tube Company
Washington Street
W. E. Davis
Shenango Mill
Bartram Avenue
Cascade
Pole
Edenburg
Scotch Woolen Mills Co
E. Washington ST
W. M. Moss
Washington St
Herb McGoun
Woodbury Institute
Institute
Geo. W. Clutton
John B. Haley
Mill
North Sts
Madge A. Burke
W. Washington St
Love & Megoun
Washington and
Mill Sts
Paisley’s Pharmacy
Pittsburg St
Croton Ave
W. C. Burchfield
E. Long Ave
Peoples Pharmacy
Mill St
McKinley & Frantz
F. C. Hutton
Cor
Washington and Jefferson Sts
Mahoning Pharmacy
Liberty St
Mahoningtown, Pa
The
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
New Castle, PA
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