Longtime Democrat Maintains Voter Habit Across Presidencies
Abner Parks of Hamilton street, Fifth ward, prepared to vote in his 14th presidential election as a Democrat. At 56 years of voting, he recalls voting for Franklin Pierce and Douglas, predicts voting for Billy Bryan, and says politics have grown quieter as he ages.
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Abner Parks
Hamilton Street
Fifth Ward
United States
Mr. Parks
Parks
Franklin Pierce
Abraham Lincoln
Douglas
Billy Bryan
Local Social Notes From Pulas ki Area
J S Wood visited in town on Monday. James Hodge returned from Indiana. Miss Mary Houlette came home from New Bedford over Sunday. Alva Michael and son from New Castle visited Saturday. Kirk Urey of Polk stayed with Hazel Wilson Saturday. Margaret Ayers in Sharon was in town Monday. James Stower of Sharon visited W. S. Book home Sunday. Ralph Ayers, employed in New Castle, came home over Sunday. Mrs. Leon Ayers is able to be around again. Mrs. William Herring and Nora Hunter were Sharon visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. K AL Clark and Della were Sharon visitors Saturday. William Lostetter of Erie visited his mother Melissa over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J F Ferrell visited near New Wilmington over Sunday. Charles Simpson and Edwin Thompson, back from races in Ohio, returned Saturday. Miss Eleanor Jackson visited New Castle and Sharon and returned home Sunday. P H Rayser of New Castle, guest of R C Rayser, returned home Saturday. Amber Clark of Harbor Bridge spent last week with Charles and Mrs. Clark and returned home Sunday night. Harry Black of Sharon visited W W Byers over Sunday. Mr Black leaves soon for Alabama.
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J. S. Wood
James Hodge
Indiana
Mary Houlette
New Bedford
Alva Michael and Son
New Castle
Kirk Urey
Polk
Hazel Wilson
Margaret Ayers
Sharon
James Stower
Ralph Ayers
Leon Ayers
William Herring
Nora Hunter
K. AL. Clark
Della
William Lostetter
Erie
Melissa Lostetter
J. F. Ferrell
Ferrell
New Wilmington
Charles Simpson
Edwin Thompson
Ohio
Eleanor Jackson
P. H. Rayser
R. C. Rayser
Amber Clark
Harbor Bridge
Charles Clark
Harry Black
W. W. Byers
Mr. Black
Alabama
Elks Lodge Sets Election Night Arrangements
The New Castle lodge of Elks will receive election returns at the Elks home on North Mill Street Tuesday evening November 3. They have arranged a private wire for that night and an old fashioned smoker and lunch will be served.
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New Castle Lodge of Elks
Elks
North Mill Street
Astonishing Cures Suggested for Indigestion Remedy
An advertisement promotes Mi o na as a scientific cure for dyspepsia. It explains stomach churning needs toned walls to mix food with gastric juices and claims Miona tablets energize the stomach to restore digestion and relieve symptoms like bloating, bad taste, and belching. George W. Clutton backs the product with a money back guarantee.
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George W. Clutton
Funeral for Thomas M. Eckles Draws Hundreds in Ellwood City
The body of Thomas M. Eckles was laid to rest at Locust Grove cemetery after services at his Pittsburg circle home. The Rev. H. W. Rendall led a Knights of Pythias style service as hundreds gathered. Members of the board of trade Merchants and Manufacturers club borough council and Knights of Pythias attended. Pallbearers included Dr. C. M. Iseman William Renner F. E B. Poister Elmer Connors R. D. Turner and L. W. Nickum.
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Ellwood City
Thomas M. Eckles
Locust Grove
Knights of Pythias
Pittsburg
H. W. Rendall
Presbyterian Church
Board of Trade
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Club
Borough Council
Candidates Visit Ellwood City as Campaigns Heat Up
In Ellwood City on October 20, candidates touring Beaver and Lawrence counties spoke with residents. Frank Hart of New Brighton sought votes for Beaver county register and recorder, Samuel J. Chamber from New Castle eyed the county commissioner post, and Frank Milliken, the Prohibition commissioner, also traveled through town. Burgess J W J Kirk fined a noisy man five dollars after a Sunday disturbance and the offender paid to leave.
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Ellwood City
Frank Hart
New Brighton
Register
Beaver County
Samuel J. Chamber
Lawrence County
New Castle
Frank Milliken
Burglars Strike Two Adjacent Farms in North Swickley
In North Swickley township on Saturday night burglars forced entry to the D. P. White and John Garrett homes, taking suits, a shotgun, provisions, and valuables including watches and shoes. Investigators suspect amateur thieves and plan to recover stolen goods. The White and Garrett families were unaware of the raids until Sunday morning.
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North Sewickley Township
D. P. White
John Garrett
Garrett
Mr. Garrett
White's
White
Caplan Hosting Dinner as Engagement Noted
Mr and Mrs J L Caplan of Spring Avenue plan a dinner Sunday with Pittsburg and New Castle friends to announce the coming marriage of Louis Wainstein of Hazel Dell to Miss Fannie Silverblatt of Pittsburg.
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J. L. Caplan
Spring Avenue
Pittsburg
New Castle
Louis Wainstein
Hazel Dell
Fannie Silverblatt
Freshman Football Opens Season at Zelienople
The High School Freshman team travels to Zelienople for the season opener against Zelienople Freshmen on Wednesday. This marks the first game of the Freshmen season.
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Zelienople
Freshies
St Andrew's Church to be Dedicated in Fifth Ward
The new Gothic St Andrew's Episcopal church at Long and Belmont avenues will be dedicated December 3 with Bishop Whitehead of the Pittsburg diocese presiding. Memorable windows and strong lay leadership by Dr R G Roscamp mark the project as a city landmark.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Long and
Belmont Avenues
Fifth Ward
Whitehead
Pittsburg
R. G. Roscamp
Local Social Roundup Across New Castle and Nearby
Numerous residents and visitors including J F McWilliams Pittsburg guest and Thomas Searing New Castle visitor travel for business and social events. Reports mention Miss Nellie Hoffmaster Mrs Lenora Coates Mrs Priscilla Stanley Mrs T L Hofmeister and others visiting New Castle Youngstown Ellwood City and Pittsburgh for institutes concerts and exhibitions. A ball injury to Ray Anangst and Raymond Biddle’s recovery after a hunting shooting case are noted with medical details.
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J. F. McWilliams
Pittsburg
Thomas Searing
New Castle
Fred Keast
Youngstown
James Robinson
Lenora Coates
Street Courtship At City Corner Amuses Passersby
For days residents passing Sixth street and Lawrence avenue in early evenings have observed a courtship ritual. A young man waits at the school house corner for several minutes while a young woman approaches from Franklin avenue. The couple chats animatedly as onlookers plan a surprise.
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Sixth Street
Lawrence Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Ralph Gillespie Suffering From Swollen Lip After Injury
Ralph Gillespie, son of Thomas Gillespie of Franklin Avenue, has a badly swollen under lip. Doctors believe the swelling stems from an injury or insect sting and is being treated by a physician. It is very painful but expected to respond to treatment.
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Ralph
Thomas Gillespie
Franklin Avenue
B'nai B'rith Holds Sunday Meeting in Kraus Hall
Regular Sunday gathering of the B'nai B'rith met in Kraus' hall with over 20 members attending. Two new members from Zelienople were initiated followed by a social period.
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B'nai B'rith
Kraus’ Hall
Zelienople
Homewood Man Killed During Wyoming Snowstorm
John Campbell of Homewood died in Wyoming after wandering in a snowstorm for days while hunting. He travelled to Wyoming for health reasons and was reported missing when he failed to return. A search party recovered his body near Beaver County just over the Lawrence border. His funeral was held Sunday at his old home.
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Wyoming
John Campbell
Homewood
Lawrence
Beaver County
Campbell
Rabbits Shot Despite City Ordinance Use Endangers Children
A city ordinance bans shooting inside the city limits but rabbits have been killed since season opened. A man on the White addition nearly struck several children when firing into a thicket, and shooting continues on the north hill near the old fairgrounds.
Gilmore Named as Examiner for Annapolis Cadetship
County Superintendent of Schools Lee Gilmore is appointed an examiner for cadetship applicants at Annapolis Maryland. Other examiners include Supt Crumrine of Washington county and Supt Locke of Beaver county. Exam at Washington Jefferson College on Navy 19 open to youths in the district. Only the top scorer receives the appointment.
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Lee Gilmore
Annapolis
Crumrine
Washington County
Locke
Beaver County
Washington-Jefferson College
Navy
Visitors and residents seen in town yesterday
New Castle and nearby towns report a string of visitors and residents stopping in for social calls and business. Names include W. J. McKim Louis Wanstein J. H. Bittner Knox Yeaney and others visiting from New Castle Pittsburg Beaver Falls New Brighton Zelienople Evans City Clarksburg and Darlington with a cross country auto run by T. J. Mecklem and family lingering on a pleasant day.
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W. J. McKim
New Castle
Louis Wanstein
Pittsburg
J. H. Bittner
Knox Yeaney
Beaver Falls
G. L. Milliken
New Brighton
John Tillie
Samuel O. Wright
Zelienople
Frank Boyer
Bertha Wilson
Evans City
W. A. Shannon
Marion
Clarksburg
F. M. Carner
Western Penitentiary
W. J. Kirk
Alice Tomlinson
Florence Lozier
Clara Crinkey
Wallace Pollock
North Sewickley
T. J. Mecklem
Darlington
Gans Nelson Fight Shown At Pastime Theatre
Fight fans can view moving pictures of the Gans vs Nelson championship bout filmed in Colma California on September 9. The 21 round clash was one of the hardest fought in recent memory and the images clearly distinguish the two boxers.
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Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Colma
Cal
Nelson
Gans
Moving Picture Theatre
Washington Street
Mont Winter
Stirring Temperance Meeting At Local Option Church
The First Presbyterian church filled Monday evening for a temperance and local option meeting. Dr. E. E. Higley of the First church and Dr. Scott F. Hershey of the First Presbyterian spoke forcefully, with Loyal Temperance Legion children performing a song feature.
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First Presbyterian Church
E. E. Higley
First Church
Scott F. Hershey
First Presbyterian
Temperance Meeting Set For Friday At Rose Point
A temperance meeting will be held at Rose Point Friday evening with Rev. R. G. Thomas of Harlansburg and Rev. I. E. George of this city as speakers. Great preparations are underway for the event.
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Rose Point
R. G. Thomas
Harlansburg
I. E. George
Hadley's Europe Tour At Opera House This Afternoon
Fridwin J. Hadley brings A Tour of Europe to the opera house with travel views promising Venice romance and history. Edwin J. Hadley presents tonight at the Coliseum a Venice themed program and a new reel has been added to the show. Joe Flynn headlines vaudeville with Christy Willis acts and Frances Gerard sings, while Langford O Farrell is replaced by The Blue Ribbon Trio due to illness.
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Europe
Fridwin J. Hadley
Opera House
Venice
Edwin J. Hadley
Joe Flynn
Flynn
Toars
Christy & Willis
Christy
Frances Gerard
el Barto
Sousa
Myrtle Langford
Langford & O'Farrell
Blue Ribbon
Harry Davis
Pittsburg
Stetson’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin at the opera house
Stetson’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin will be presented at the opera house on Thursday with matinee and night showings. The company is touted as one of the best, with new features, enhanced music, and the heaviest scenic equipment among traveling troupes. A noon street parade precedes the performances. seats are now on sale.
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Stetson’s
Opera House
Stetson Company
What Becomes of the Money That Is Coined
A Philadelphia mint report shows 500000 pennies and 300000 nickels redeemed monthly, with five percent melted. Worn cents and nickels wear fastest due to frequent handling, and mutilated coins are rare as acceptance rises. Only a portion returns to circulation after melting and recoining.
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Philadelphia Mint
Mystery Surrounds Lost Two-Cent and Three-Cent Coins
A cryptic note describes 000,000 two-cent pieces and 2,000,000 nickle three-cent pieces missing. What has become of them remains unexplained, leaving collectors puzzled.
Westfield Notes Include Illnesses Visits and Lectures
Jennie Martin of Westfield age 11 has scarlet fever. Mary Paden returns from eight week stay at Lewellville. Mrs. Robert Patterson back from extended visit near Pitsburg. Child of Samuel Fullerton recovering from illness. Mrs. J. D. Cox of Shenango township visited friends near Westfield. Ex-principal R. C. McKelvey visited local friends. Old Folks day to be observed next Sunday. Rev. Eugene Dunlap missionary of Siam will occupy the pulpit. J. H. Cooper teaching at West Pittsburg to live with Joseph Pitts this winter. Rev. William Parsons of Beaver Falls to lecture at Westfield November 6 on Perils and Preservation of the Home.
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Jennie Martin
Westfield
Mary Paden
Lewellville
Robert Patterson
Pitsburg
Samuel Fullerton
J. D. Cox
Shenango Township
Friends
R. C. McKelvey
Eugene Dunlap
Siam
J. H. Cooper
West Pittsburg
Joseph Pitts
William Parsons
Beaver Falls
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Ellwood City News
T.M. Eckles
Burgess
J. W. J. Kirk
Reilley
Butterick
Directoire
Herald Square
Altman
ST. Andrew's Church
Edenburg
Nellie Hoffmaster
L. D. Stanley
W. A. Hoffmaster
J. A. Hofmeister
Russell
J. C. Parks
John Sheaff
J. C. McCready
Priscilla Stanley
T. L. Hofmeister
John Gibson
Rachel
Cora Landis
John Bruce
Mae
Jane Needler
William Needler
Myron Simon
Joe Shaffer
Pittsburg Exposition
Ray Anangst
Haun
Raymond Biddle
Far West
Gilmore
Ellwood Personals
Hoy's Hall
Zain” Health
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Harfina
Clutton
Neely
Pare Phar. J
Hutton, Love & Egown
Mahoningtown
McMillen
Brown
Hamilton
Hadley
the Coliseum
New Castle, PA
MT. Jackson
Schoonmaker
Taft
Seeee
Patta
Japan
Rayo
Atlantic Refining CO
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