Grapes at $1 a pound on exhibit in City store window
London hot house grapes costing one dollar per pound are shown in J. C. Norris’s Liberty street shop. The fruit, imported from Philadelphia, draws attention for size and beauty. Norris also displays rare fruits including Japanese persimmons and pomegranates. Several locals sample the persimmons and praise their flavor.
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London
J. C. Norrins
Liberty Street
Philadelphia
Norris
Flor
Seventh Ward
Line upgrade near ward nearly finished in a day or two
Efforts to open the line intensified and today the project reached completion except for a small stretch of track north of the ward. Officials expect full completion within a day or two.
Ohio River Near Low Water Record Sparks Health Warning
The Steubenville Gazette notes an inch and a half of river water at the wharf, the lowest mark for river men. Five inches is the previous all time low. If rain does not come soon the river may run nearly dry, raising fears that surface filth will flood in with the first heavy rain, making water unsafe despite purification.
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Steubenville
Fire Chief Connery Featured in Coliseum Screen
A grand opening stunt at the Coliseum drew wild crowds last night when a giant picture of Fire Chief Frank J. Connery played on the cinema screen. The audience cheered loudly, and the program could not proceed until the demonstration ended.
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Coliseum
Frank J. Connery
Presbytery to Meet Friday to Act on Resignation
Beaver Valley Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church will hold a special session Friday at 10 in the morning to act on the resignation of Rev. Andrew Magill as pastor of the Second church of this city. The meeting will be at the First U P church.
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Beaver Valley
Stoneboro Fair special train to run from New Castle
Special rail service for Stoneboro Fair to run September 30 October 1 and 2. Trains depart New Castle at 6 55 a m and return from Stoneboro at 5 20 p m. Round trip fare listed as 1 44.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Stoneboro
New Castle
Democrats Aim to Bring Kern to Youngstown
Democrats of Mahoning County plan a visit by John W. Kern vice presidential nominee to Youngstown to boost local support and campaign momentum.
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Mahoning County
John W. Kern
Youngstown
1907 U S coal mine deaths set record at 3125
Washington October 1 Accidents in United States coal mines in 1907 caused 3125 deaths and 5316 injuries according to Geological Survey figures. West Virginia had the highest death rate, with various states showing differing production per life lost and causes centered on roof falls. KE Parker cites need for stricter discipline in mining operations.
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Washington
United States
Geological Survey
West Virginia
New Mexico
Alabama
Missouri
KE. W. Parker
Water Closet Rules Enforced by City Water Company
Notice from City of New Castle Water Company forbids non tank pattern toilets and bans any connections to service pipes without licensed plumbers. Violations will be prosecuted under full extent of the law.
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Water Company
City OF
Otto Dean Sights New Castle Visitor in Edenburg
Local notes record Otto Dean visiting New Castle on Tuesday. Several residents such as Mrs. W. G. Knapper and J. F. McWilliams also traveled to or from New Castle that day, with others visiting relatives and attending events in nearby towns. The item highlights social calls, short trips, and familial visits across towns including Beaver Falls Ellwood City and Youngstown.
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New Castle
Ellwood City
Pennsylvania
Otto Dean
W. G. Knapper
J. K. Myers
Beaver Falls
Elizabeth Mitchelbee
Jessie Mattison
Rochester
L. D. Stanley
J. F. McWilliams
Horse Found Hung in Peculiar Manner in Beaver Township Pasture
The Conneautville Courier reports a valuable horse owned by Isaac Johnson of Beaver township found dead in a pasture, hanging by the neck with its head trapped in a tree crotch. It is believed the horse twisted to brush away flies and became unable to free itself.
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Conneautville Courier
Isaac Johnson
Beaver Township
Grant's Suit Club Promises Fine Suits Cheap
Join Grant's Suit Club for weekly payments of one dollar and access to up to twenty five dollar tailored suits. Located at 132 East Washington Street opposite the city building.
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East Washington Street
City Building
Musical Program For Reception At The Y M C A
A social evening at the Young Men’s Christian Association honors new secretary B A Hoover retiring secretary Geo E Burgess and new physical director Myron Waldorf. The 8 to 10 pm program features James K Hess, David Rosenblum on piano, and Waldorf on banjo with Remember Me and The Palms.
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Young Men's Christian Association
B. A. Hoover
Geo. E. Burgess
Myron Waldorf
James K. Hess
David Rosenblum
S. Myron Waldorf
Law and Order Club Organized in Sharon
A law and order club has been organized at Sharon to enforce Sunday closing. The group aims to promote observance of Sunday closing laws and curb activities deemed disruptive.
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Sharon
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