Sharon Cannot Be Forced To Build Sewage Plant
Sharon Pennsylvania officials say the state board of health cannot compel the borough to erect a sewage disposal plant now. They claim residents must prove New Castle water is contaminated by Sharon sewage and note water purification could occur over the 21 mile river stretch. The notice sets deadlines through 1909 and mentions possible outside funding and extending plans to Wheatland and South Sharon.
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Sharon
State Board of Health
Borough of
New Castle
Borough Councilon
Board of Health of
Shenango
Sewa
Oscar J. Denny
State Health Commission
Dixon
South Sharon
Harrisburg
Strike Breakers In Mercer Coal Mines Grove City
On October 28 the Filer Coal Company brought in about thirty foreigners from Pardoe to work at its mines in Grove City. Strikers urged local workers to quit and many imported workers refused to enter the mines, hindering progress at the Filer mines.
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Grove City
Filer Coal Company
Pardoe
Filer
Prohibition Wins in Union County Vote
Union county voted for prohibition by about three hundred out of 1,500 votes cast. Over three years of prohibition arrests for drunkenness declined 50 percent and county property values reportedly rose by 2 million dollars.
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Union
D. C
Union County
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by New Castle Resident
A New Castle citizen Mrs. Robert Hamilton cites rapid relief from severe kidney and back pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She and her husband reportedly benefited, with a later statement confirming lasting improvement. Sold by dealers 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo as U.S. agents.
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Bright
New Castle
Robert Hamilton
North Croton Avenue
Dean
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Ellwood City's Republican Blowout Set for Big Celebration
Ellwood City Republicans plan a massive celebration with a parade expected to draw thousands from New Castle Beaver Wampum and surrounding towns. W. J. Moore leads the parade as chief marshal with Henry Warnock in charge of mounted units. The Lincoln club of New Brighton, a large delegation and two car loads from New Castle are among attendees. The opera house program begins about 9 pm with W. S. Shellenberger as principal speaker.
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Ellwood City
New Castle
Opera House
Lincoln Club
New Brighton
Lawrence Hotel
W. J. Moore
Henry Warnock
Beaver
Wampum
Hazel Dell
Beaver Falls
Butler
Republican Club
Charles A. Martin
Martin
Steel Car Forst Company
Ellwood
W. S. Shellenberger
Pleasant Surprise For Mrs. B Shaner
Ellwood City Pa October 28 Tuesday marked the 78th birthday of Mrs B 8 Shaner a longtime town resident. Her children grandchildren and neighbors gathered at her son George Shaner’s Reservoir Hill home for a surprise evening with refreshments hosted by Mrs George Shaner. Mrs Shaner was initially startled but gladly hosted the memorable event.
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Ellwood City
Ppa
Shaner
George Shaner
Reservoir Hill
Taft to Speak at Large Republican Rally in Youngstown
Arrangements are under way to bring a large Republican crowd to Youngstown next Monday for Taft’s campaign speech. Special low Lake Erie rates have been secured for voters wishing to attend, with an expected turnout of about 200. Taft will end the day by heading to Cincinnati to vote Tuesday as Youngstown plans a bigger celebration than the campaign start.
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Youngstown
Taft
Lake Erie
Cincinnati
Hazel Dell Weighs City Sidewalk Improvements
Hazel Dell undertakes sidewalk expansion before cold weather. Contracts awarded for Lane avenue grading and paving and for sidewalks on several streets. Work starts Tuesday with aim to finish prior to winter. Taxpayers welcome council’s speedy improvement drive benefiting all residents.
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Hazel Dell
Lane Avenue
Ellwood City Prepares Democratic Rally Ahead of Taft Support
Ellwood City Democrats plan a big meeting Monday evening November 2 to hear Bryan supporters speak. Organizers promise more details soon as residents pledge Taft backing this fall and Republicans face a crowded field.
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Ellwood City
Bryan
Taft
Kerrs and Wallace Family Leave for California Winter
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kerr of Fifth street with Mrs. Wallace and two children depart Thursday for California to spend the winter. Kerr has been unable to work for six months due to illness following typhoid fever, hoping the coast will restore his health and they may settle there.
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Edward Kerr
Fifth Street
Wallace
California
Mr. Kerr
Ellwood City Welcomes Home Henry Badger from England and Wales
Henry Badger, a well known Ellwood City young man and machinist at the Standard works, has returned home after a three month abroad trip to England and Wales. He enjoyed his time away but prefers living in the United States and says Ellwood City is good enough for him.
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Henry Badger
Ellwood City
England
Wales
Mr. Badger
Standard Works
United States
Ellwood City Completes Clean Up Before Winter
City workers scrub and repaint the council chamber and city hall as Ellwood City prepares for the winter. New furniture may follow later to modernize the building further.
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Ellwood City
Council
City Hall
Visitors from Nearby Towns Do Light Social Circuit
A string of local residents visited Ellwood City and surrounding towns in recent days. Emma Brenner of Pittsburg, B F Ross of Zelienople, O O Valiensi of New Castle, and others were seen in Ellwood City or nearby communities for social or business calls. Several locals including Miss Eisie Marshall, Frank B Gilmore, G Harley Hurlbert, Mrs John Tomlison, and Mrs Badger were noted travelling to Pittsburg or returning from visits in New Castle Sharon Beaver Falls Economy and Washington PA.
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Emma Brenner
Pittsburg
B. F. Ross
Zelienople
O. O. Valiensi
New Castle
Ellwood
Mike Sallmen
Harry Hofius
Ellwood City
Eisie Marshall
Bell Telephone Exchange
Frank B. Gilmore
G. Harley Hurlbert
John Tomlison
Badger
Do. W. Brittain
Beaver Falls
Edward Fox
Park Avenue
Sharon
William Morgan
Clyde Carlton
Washington, Pa
Robert Glepa
Cohen Pharmacy Prepares Big Celebration Window Display
Arthur Cohen, proprietor of Cohen pharmacy, plans a Thursday night celebration with a large live coon in one window to symbolize the G. O. P. and a live rooster in the other. His store is decorated with bunting and electric lights to mark the occasion.
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Arthur Cohen
Cohen Pharmacy
Mr. Cohen
Runaway Accident Injures Three Near Frisco
John Smiley his wife and Mrs Holbrook of Lawrence Avenue were badly hurt in a runaway near Frisco Monday. They rest easier today though still suffering from cuts and bruises. Mrs Holbrook and Mrs Smiley were quite badly hurt and will take time to fully recover.
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John Smiley
Holbrook
Lawrence Avenue
Frisco
Smiley
Reform wave alarms Hazel Dell merchants
The Hazel Dell lid putting on Sunday has alarmed local merchants who fear a reform wave may spread to Ellwood City. Uncertainty lingers as observers await what may happen next.
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Hazel Dell
Ellwood City
Local youth Thomas Lewis takes new post in Hammond
Thomas Lewis, a well known Ellwood City figure, has moved to Hammond Indiana to start a new job. His friends in Ellwood City wish him success in this next field of labor.
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Thomas Lewis
Hammond
Ind
Ellwood City
Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir Banquet Hosted in Youngstown
Members of the Royal Welsh Ladies' choir were entertained at a banquet in Youngstown on Monday, marking a social evening with guest speakers and music. The event highlighted the choir's regional engagement and cultural outreach.
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Royal Welsh Ladies’ Choir
Youngstown
Fifth Ward Republicans Rally Highlights Tariff Talk
A Fifth Ward Republican rally featured Alrt J. Edwards condemning Democratic tariff policy while praising Republican protectionism. He argued prosperity under McKinley and Taft and contrasted Wilson Gorman policies with GOP gains, urging support for Taft and warning against Debs.
Miners Clash Over Leadership at Pittsburg Convention
President Francis Feehan of the district miners’ organization opened the convention in Pittsburg with an attack on National President Lewis. The miners are divided with factions backing Feehan or Lewis amid growing tensions.
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Francis Feehan
District Miners’ Organization
Pittsburg
Lewis
Feehan
Socialism Debate Weighs Church Power in New Castle Letter
W. J. White of New Castle defends socialism against Thomas Goodman, arguing Catholic church wealth is substantial and untaxed, and that church influence spans local and national politics. He cites Roosevelt era ties, tax questions, and church roles in education and public life.
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W. J. White
Goodman
Mars
St. Mary's School
New Castle
Russia
Sharp
Ohio
Illinois
Central
Germany
United States
Fathers McGlynn
McGrady
Haggarty
Sankey Street
Mercer Oil Buys Leesburg Field in Mercer County
The Mercer Oil and Gas Company purchased holdings from the Aiken Oil Company in the Leesburg field. The 300 acre property includes the Jesse Smith John Hunter and Broadbent farms with six producing wells plus three on the Carson Orr farm, forming strong production. A Franklin-owned drilling unit reported a good well on the Fox farm Cool Spring field and Bromley farm in Fairview township yielded a cluster in the third sand.
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Mercer
Mercer Oil and Gas Company
Aiken Oil Company
Leesburg
Jesse Smith
John Hunter
Broadbent
Carson Orr
Franklin
Fox Farm
Cool Spring
Bromley
Fairview Township
Machinery case still on trial at the court house
The Good Roads Machinery company sues Union Township poor overseers and the trial continues at the courthouse likely occupying most of the day. Mrs J B Nessle, Mr and Mrs Samuel Nessle and children, and Mrs Escher Pardoe are noted as residents connected to the item.
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Good Roads Machinery Company
Union Township
Court House
J. B. Nessle
Samuel Nessle
Escher Pardoe
Talking Points and Local Notes From The Week
Hundreds of Republicans plan a Youngstown gathering next Monday. Thanksgiving is four weeks away. Buckwheat flour is on the market this season. Sharon reported 41 births and 22 deaths in September. New postage stamp designs arrive in November. Hallowe en displays show masked faces in shop windows. Leap year progress noted with many uncounted. Clover seed prices have fallen from 14 to about seven dollars. Rain boosts rabbit hunting by helping dogs track.
Child’s Arm Broken by Fall Near East Division Street
Willie Thomas 12, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Thomas, East Division street, broke his left arm when he fell about six feet while climbing a telegraph pole near his home yesterday afternoon. The injury occurred as he tried to climb higher and lost balance.
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Willie
Ben Thomas
East Division Street
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