Electrification Plans Weaken Railroads and Town Growth
The Pennsylvania Railroad system considers electrifying principal shops nationwide with plans to replace small boilers. A new power plant at Lawrence Jun or would boost the system, with New Castle workers watching closely for favorable costs. The Erie and B&O branches reveal locomotive orders, bridge overhauls, and personnel updates as industries anticipate a postwar rebound.
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Lawrence Junoon
Pennsylvania Stem
Theennsylvania
Cambridge Springs Exam Tests Thirty Mail Carriers
Thirty men took the civil service examination at Cambridge Springs for appointment as mail carriers as the free mail delivery system is set to begin in the town.
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Cambridge Springs
Ex-Banker Testifies Munyon Rheumatic Cure Healed Him
William J. F. Reynolds, a former banker, testifies that Munyon’s Rheparation cured his rheumatism after years of illness. He states a year free of symptoms and urges others to try the remedy, inviting correspondence for proof. The ad mentions a 25 cent bottle, refund if unsatisfied, and Munyon’s Almanac free on request.
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Wm. J. F. Reynolds
Munyon
Manyon
J. F. Reynolds
Anyon
Paisley
Pittsburg Street
Croton Avenue
Washingon Street
Park
Ee Almanac
Philadelphia
Lost Boy Found After Short Visit in Pittsburg
Ellwood enTry, Nov. 23. Leslie Meterer, who left home Thursday, was located at an aunt's home in Pittsburg and brought back by his father. The boy, not a bad youth, had a brief vacation and will return to work at Cohen's drug store.
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Ellwood
Leslie Meterer
Pittsburg
Leslie
Cohen's
Ellwood Woman Beats New Castle Girl on Pittsburg Street
An Ellwood woman followed her husband to New Castle and beat a young woman waiting for him on Pittsburg street near the depot. A crowd gathered as the quarrel spilled from the street to the opera house, where the same parties had fought previously.
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New Castle
Pittsburg Street
Ellwood Visitor John Greer Known for Speed Law Reform
John Greer formerly of Ellwood and now in Sharon visited Ellwood Saturday. He traveled in a new automobile, broke speed regulations, and forgot to blow his horn. While here he helped frame the local ordinance regulating auto speeds. Despite this, he is well liked by many friends in Ellwood.
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John Greer
Ellwood
Sharon
Mr. Greer
Greer
New bolt locks placed on street car depot doors
Locks have been added to the street car depot doors after a week of door unlocking incidents. The depot was opened by trespassers while people waited for cars, but nothing was taken. Authorities may prosecute the unknown individuals if found.
Four Year Old Lester Murphy Hurt in Hazel Dell Field
Lester Murphy, son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Murphy of Hazel Dell, was badly hurt Saturday while playing in a corn field near his home. He fell and cut a gash near his eye but his eye was not injured. The incident occurred with several other children present.
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Lester Murphy
Matthew Murphy
Hazel Dell
Sermons Highlight Sunday Baptist Pulpit Roles
Rev. W. J. John of Emmanuel Baptist in New Castle preached to a full house at the local Baptist church Sunday evening. Rev. Davis of the local Baptist church also preached at the First Baptist church in New Castle, delivering an engaging discourse.
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W. J. John
Emmanuel Baptist Church
New Castle
Baptist Church
Davis
First Baptist Church
Miss Edith Koacher Returns to Thompson Run School
Friends of Miss Edith Koacher of North Sewickley cheer her return to duty after a recent illness. She had been unable to attend school for several days while recovering.
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Edith Koacher
North Sewickley
Thompson Run
Miss Koacher
Burgess Kirk Prosecutes First Case in Hessler Vacancy
Acting burgess Burgess Kirk presided over the case of L. M. Tourzak on a drunk and disorderly charge. Tourzak was found guilty and fined two dollars plus costs, which he paid.
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Burgess Kirk
Burgess Hessler
L. M. Tourzak
Local residents and visitors listed in Ellwood news
E J Fithian of Grove City was in Ellwood Saturday Vera Cox visited New Castle Sunday calling on friends William Hazen of Pittsburg was an Ellwood visitor Sunday A Gillespie of Greenville was here Saturday calling on friends Mark Zainer of Zelienople spent Sunday with friends George Davis of Bell Telephone was in Youngstown Saturday Miss Bessie McMullen of this place in New Castle Sunday visiting Paul Barnhart of New Castle visits Joe Pizer near Hazel Dell Friends of Mrs John Fisher of North Swickley learn she can sit up after recent sickness
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E. J. Fithian
Grove City
Ellwood
Vera Cox
New Castle
Friends
William Hazen
Pittsburg
A. Gillespie
Greenville
Mark Zainer
Zelienople
George Davis
Bell Telephone Company
Youngstown
Bessie McMullen
Paul Barnhart
Joe Pizer
Hazel Dell
John Fisher
North Swickley
Local option petition stalls in Mahoning county
The Mahoning county local option petition shows no activity ahead of February 1909 with ministers resisting leadership of the drive. The Youngstown Civic League has been approached but has not taken up the issue. Elias Jenkins, a past Prohibition candidate for Congress, heads the league but currently serves in common pleas court.
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Mahoning County
Youngstown Telegram
Civic League
Nuvvy In Common Pleas
Claims errors in auditor's report over tax collector
Ellwood City paper reports a school board committee will review the accounts of Tax Collector B. H. Phillips amid accusations of shortfall and numerous claimed misentries in 1903 1904 and 1905 duplicates including exonerations returns commissions and various taxes. Attorney Bittner contends auditors miscredit or mischarge Phillips, seeking to resolve the shortage and exonerations.
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Ellwood City
H. Phillips
Phillips
Bittner
Mr. Phillips
William Scheidemantle
Board of Education
8. E
W. J. Allison
Henry Clark
Edward F. Connelly
George W. Fisher
Connelly
H. W. Dambach
School Board
Man is as Old As His Stomach Epigram Ad
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming they digest food despite stomach sickness and stop gas and bad breath. The copy emphasizes the stomach’s role in blood production, boasts endorsements by 40,000 physicians, and invites readers to request a free trial package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
How Standard Time Came Into Use in the U S
A 25 year look at the adoption of Standard Time on November 18 1883. Prior to that date 50 local and railway times caused chaos in timetables. Plans by Dowd Fleming and Allen led to four time zones and synchronized clocks from coast to coast. The change spread to Canada and other countries.
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United States
New York
Boston
Charles F. Dowd
Saratoga
N. Y
Sanford Fleming
W. F. Allen
American Railway Association
Canada
Mr. Allen
City Man's Trick On A Country Lad
A country lad recounts a Saturday incident where a city man, described as the meanest cuss he ever heard, hunted on their farm and approached the family. The tale centers on the confrontation after the man’s deceptive actions.
Petition Drives Against Re-Election of Senator Penrose
Voters in Washington county and parts of Washington Beaver and Lawrence counties circulate petitions calling for Boies Penrose's defeat in the next session and opposing his re election to the United States Senate. The effort also seeks a popular election to decide the Pennsylvania senator.
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Washington
Penrose
United States Senate
Washington County
Washington, Beaver
Lawrence
Twenty-fourth
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Boies Penrose
United
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Boles Penrose
Hunter Trapped by Ferret Plot to Nab Rabbit Tale
A man recalls following a stranger who invited him to help dig for a rabbit. He fetched tools and found only fur and hairs at the tunnel end, realizing the other man planned to use a ferret to pull the bunny out. The narrator notes his initial trust and the dubious scheme.
Premature shotgun discharge linked to Millcreek man
A report notes Ernest Mook of Millcreek involved in a premature shotgun discharge incident. Details indicate an accidental blast with no immediate fatalities, prompting investigators to review surrounding circumstances and safety protocols.
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Ernest Mook
Millcreek
Hunter Sustains Severe Foot Injury Near Greenville
A young man hunting near Greenville was found after heavy bleeding, suffering a torn foot that leaves him crippled for life. He nearly bled to death before help arrived.
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Greenville
Grocery Firms Novel Offer to Booze Fighters
A blottercard signed by Delaware grocery firms offered a beverage conundrum incentive in a local option campaign. It promised a consumer three glasses of whisky daily for a year in exchange for ten cents a drink, plus a broad suite of goods and a $15.30 premium for switching expenses.
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Delaware
Mrs H H Whitmore Undergoes Operation in Pittsburg
Mrs H H Whitmore of Whippa street underwent a serious operation Thursday at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg. Dr Worder performed the procedure. She is reported to be getting along as well as possible under the circumstances.
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H. H. Whitmore
Whippa Street
Mercy
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Buffalo, Rochester and
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Pennsylvania Isroad
Wampum
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John Baird
Hamilton Street
New Castle Junction
Baird
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Association
Erie Railroad
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Crescent Cement Combe
Egert
Akron
Wright
Baltimore
Ohio
Connellsville
Jarvis
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Collins
Turner
Conway
Junyon
Kirk
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