Prohibs Plan Big Rally in Pittsburg October 29
Prohibitionists of Western Pennsylvania announce a mass meeting and rally at the Old City Hall Market Street Pittsburg on October 29 from nine to noon Speakers will include Eugene W Chafin and Aaron B Watkins candidates for president and vice president Prof Thatcher of Boston will sing Chafin described as a Lincoln up to date lawyer and statesman Watkins noted for deep study of social and economic issues Also highlighted is Featcher the noted singer of temperance reform whose Sand Song and Twin Ballots have drawn crowds The Carnegie Hall gathering set a county attendance record and Prohibition movement gains momentum
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Pennsylvania
Old City Hall
Market Street
Pittsburg
Nain
Toip
Eugene W. Chafin
Aaron
Watkins
Thatcher
Boston
Chafin
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Carnegie Hall
Mhenithin
Anton
Watson
Ohio Northern University
Featcher
Allegheny County
Linesville pastor resigns for Harmony church call
Rev. H. C. Hildelvand resigns from the Griled Presbyterian church at Linesville near Greenville to accept the pastorate at Harmony church in Butter county.
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H.C. Hildelvand
Griled Presbyterian Church
Linesville
Greenville
Harmony Church
Butter County
Vinol advertised as cod liver tonic boosts strength
Henry Cunningham Elder Baptist Church Kingston NC reports Vinol as a cod liver preparation with iron and wine gave relief from digestion debility and vertigo after two bottles. It claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion and build red blood. Local sale by Priscilla Pharmacy New Castle is noted.
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Henry Cunningham
Elder Baptist Church
Kingston
N.C
Vinci
New Castle
Prislay Pharmacy
Gasoline stove incident burns Mrs Hannon in Round Street
An exploding gasoline tank at No 25 Round Street during bread prep sprayed burning fuel across the kitchen and arms of Mrs John Hannon. Neighbors aided her escape and firefighters from the Sixth Ward extinguished a fire causing about 75 in damage, partly insured.
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No. 25
Round Street
John Hannon
Candidate for Governor of Ohio Gets Chilly Deal
Youngstown October 23 Democratic candidate for Governor Judsay Harmon was treated coolly during Bryan's visit. County committee members say he was overlooked. Joe Briody stopped Harmon at Erie station and asked his purpose. Harmon said he awaited Bryan and then left after Bryan finished.
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Youngstown
Judsay Harmon
Bryan
Joe Briody
Harmon
Erie Station
Tool House
Briody
Injured girl shoots Greek employer in Chicago
Jennie Dempsey, angered by what she called slow law enforcement, shot four times at James Georgepolitz, a Greek employer, fatally wounding him. She had just sworn a warrant for assault and waited for police to arrest her. She claimed a right to her actions. Edinboro passed a speed limit ordinance setting auto speeds at 1 mile per hour.
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Chicago
Jennie Dempsey
James Georgepolitz
Miss Dempsey
Shotgun drive drives off two burglars in Ellwood City
Ellwood City residents report two men tried to force entry at C D Coban’s Spring avenue home before 4 am. Harry Whittaker fired a broadside from a shotgun, scattering the burglars who fled uninjured though shots may have caused stray medical inquiries. Also covered: Ellwood City Male quartet’s Beaver Falls concert, local club’s third anniversary plans, and a Presbyterian church bazaar and dinner scheduled for November 7.
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Ellwood City
Qet
C. D. Coban
Harry Whittaker
Mves
Whittaker
Cobau
First Presbyterian Church
Beaver Falls
P. W. Blocher
Charles Martin
J. H. Robel
John Henderson
Board of Trade Targets B and C Improvements
Bellwood City Ontario reports the board of trade pressing for grade crossings at Fourth and Sixth streets with gates and watchmen, urging Baltimore and Ohio Railway to improve safety. merchants hint at shifting cargo routes if the railroad resists. Also notes local incidents and society items including a gun mishap demonstration, senior class colors and pins, health of Michael Nye, and various local travels and notices.
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Bellwood City
Board of Trade
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fourth and Sixth Streets
Fifth Street
Fire alarms trigger two blazes in Pittsburg vicinity
A grass fire near the trolley line on Pittsburg Street sparked by Lincoln and Wetland avenues drew fire crews from the Fourth Ward. A second lamp room fire on Cherry Streets caused minor interior damage from a gas stove blaze on the second floor. Both fires were extinguished by 1:45 p.m. with modest losses reported.
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Pittsburg Street
Fourth Ward
Matthew Henderson
Highland
Lincoln Avenues
Frank J. Connery
Lincoln
Wetland Avenues
Mike Burkett
Cherry All Cherry Streets
Will Gaver
Goat Deems Cure for Sheep Dogs A Maine Claim
A Maine man asserts a traditional goat can protect sheep from dogs, claiming goats fearlessly hunt dogs and can drive them away in minutes. The account describes goats facing dogs with confidence and implies goats could deter canine incursions without modern remedies.
SIG Delegation at Beaver Falls Rally Sees Large Turnout
About seven members of the Young Men's Republican club from New Castle attended a major rally at Beaver Falls. The group joined the Americus club of Pittsburgh in a parade to Beaver Falls with 100 horsemen and 10 aides under Chief Marshal Dr. N Cooker as speakers drew overflow crowds at the Lyceum Theatre. Arthur Shirner presided. John K. Tener and George T. Weingartner, both from New Castle, and Robert K. Aiken were featured speakers. The Lincoln club planned a 100-strong parade in Beaver Falls tonight.
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Republican Club
Beaver Paris
New Castle
New Brighton
Americus Club
Pittabure
Beaver Falls
Dr. N
Cooker
Hne
Lyceum
Crawford County Man Charged With Killing His Wife
Leander Cox, a former Venterville resident and Washington rancher, is jailed in Seattle awaiting trial for first degree murder after allegedly shooting his wife near Spokane on October 5. He reportedly confessed after six days without food. Also noted: telegram about the death of Thomas Davis of Lowellville, killed by a train in Clarkesville, W Va, prompting Mrs. Nye to travel to Gladesburg for funeral services.
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Leander Cox
Venterville
Crawford County
B. B. Nye
Yee
Thomas Davis
Lowellveil
Davis
Clarkeville
W. Va
Parisian Sage advertised as hair remedy with dubious cure claims
A garbled ad extols Parisian Sage as a superior dandruff treatment promising two week cures and money back guarantees. It criticizes rival cures as fake while touting George W. Chilton and the product’s supposed benefits, including new hair growth and softer hair, offered at 60 cents with express shipment.
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Geo. W. Clutton
W. Chilton
Express
Giroux
Tutale
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Vinol
Ohio
Njured
Edinboro
Ellwood City News
Pagies
MB. Donn
Ike Hepler
Benjamin Simon
Frank Stear
Ed Morrow
Wiliam Emery
First, Presbyterian Church
New England
Stiefel Block
M. Ziner
Fourth Street
Holmer
J. Zinger
Zinger
Riner
Ellwood ‘High School
Earl Dambach
Lydia Potter
Grace Matheney
Dass
Michael Nye
Celia
Ed Reiley
Bender
J. Luwick
Burgess Kirk
A. P. Lent
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ellwood
J. A. Gelbach
Butler
R.T. Brown
J. Taylor
A. G. Crawford
F. B. Gilmore
Mina Hazel Brown
Freedom
Blodwin Evans
Thomas
Boyd
Renard Fox
Dann, Sr
M. F. Duan
PH. Kelley
A. Lb. Pyle
A. J. Nevin
Ia Zelenople
C. W. Nolan & CO
East Washington Street
Priestly
Little Girls
Ade
Maine
Scotch Woolen Mills CO
New Oaatle
Union Mads
Scotch Woolen Mills
Washington St
M. Moss
Mgr
SIG
Beaver Valley
Dandruff
JUST
China
E. Washington St
Bell Phona
New Castile, Pa
Heralds OF Liberty
Philadelphia
Huntaville
Ala
State Department
Wilkes-Barre
Mill Street
Fred Barrick
New Castle, PA
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