Leroy Polo Team Will Be Good One
A strong Fifth ward amateur polo team has been signed by Manager Sol Davis for winter play. The lineup features Cooper, Abbott, Jones, Davis, and Payne with Davis as utility. The team will use last year’s name The Hotel Leroy and begin practice soon. Several Fifth ward youths are camping near Coverts station for two weeks, bringing a carp and causing local fish to panic. Visitors may come to the camp anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Davis
Cooper
Rush
Abbott
Jones
Davis
Payne
Leroy
William Thomas
Garfield Thomas
William Moseley
Walter Howell
Eddie Morse
James Donnelly
Stump Kerber
Fifth Ward
Mahoning River
Coverts Station
Morse
Party Honors Cleveland Guest Mrs Hitch on South Mercer
Mrs Tom Reese of South Mercer Street will entertain a small party Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs Arthur Hitch of Cleveland who has been spending a few days as a guest of friends in the Fifth war. Quite a number of invitations have been issued and a pleasant evening's enjoyment is anticipated by all those privileged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reese
South Mercer Street
Arthur Hitch
Cleveland
J Greer Family Return From Summer Cottage Visit
J Greer and family have come back to the city from their summer cottage at stop 77 on the Sharon car line and are now living again on Long avenue. They describe an unusually pleasant summer outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Greer
Sharon
Long Avenue
Do as You Please Fifth Ward Boys Break Up Season
Tom Stephens reports the Fifth ward boys enjoyed a fine outing but illness notes fish turtle and groundhog were mighty scarce during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Tom Stephens
Barnett of Pennsylvania Avenue Seriously Ill
Charles Barnett of Pennsylvania Avenue is reported seriously ill with typhoid fever. His condition has been serious for several days and friends are greatly concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barnett
Pennsylvania Avenue
Illness and travel notes from Sharon and nearby areas
The list reports residents of Scioto street South Jefferson street Pollock avenue and other streets as seriously ill visiting relatives and returning from trips to Butler Martins Ferry Youngstown and Detroit. Several individuals relocate residence visit family or return from travels while a local doctor opens offices on East Long avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Warren
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sharon
Annie Fehrenbaugh
Phillips Street
Butler
Fred Parks
Moravia Street
East Long Avenue
Harmony Line Stockholders Meet in Pittsburgh
Ellwood City news notes local Harmony line stockholders were called to a 1 PM meeting at the Diamond Bank building in Pittsburgh to vote on proposed route extensions in Butler borough. Changes include a loop around a town square and possible extension to additional sections to connect with other traction companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Harmony Line
Diamond Bank
Pittsburg
Butler
Signed Communications Only Will Be Printed
The News declines unsigned letters and will publish only signed communications with the writer's name printed. It condemns anonymous or nom de plume attacks as malicious and not worth printing, while valuing properly signed, honest communications as good reading for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Timmins Waived Hearing In Larceny Case
Charles Timmins, charged with larceny and receiving stolen goods, waived a hearing before Justice W E McElroy and was committed to jail for court. He was later released by Captain Moon while en route to jail in New Castle, creating a peculiar situation as he may need to surrender or risk fugitive status. County Detective Logan indicated the charge may be dismissed before grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Timmins
Captain Moon
W. E. McElroy
New Castle
Timmins
Logan
Death of George Schuster After Bridge Fall In New Castle
George Schuster aged 61 died at Shenango Valley hospital after being injured Sunday when he fell from the abutment of the West Ellwood Junction P and L E railroad bridge. He had lived in the area two years and worked as a henchman at Garlock Packing. He had no relatives in town but was known in McKeesport and Washington Pa. Funeral arrangements are being made. if unclaimed, costs may be borne by Ed Keane and Enoch F Holt with possible aid from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schuster
West Ellwood Junction
Shenango Valley Hospital
New Castle
Schuster
McKeesport
Washington, Pa
Garlock Packing Company
Ed Keane
Lawrence Hotel
Enoch F. Holt
Three Assessors Nominated for City Wards
Petitions to appoint assessors for the three wards have been filed and will be acted on when the court convenes. J. ly. Pyle of Park avenue seeks First ward, W. W. Schultz Second ward, and Elmer Connors Third ward. Schultz currently serves as town assessor and resides in the Second ward. the others reside in their wards and are supported by many taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ly. Pyle
Park Avenue
W. W. Schultz
Elmer Connors
Schultz
Phelpses Await Home Return From Michigan Hunt
Mr and Mrs H W Phelps have been in Michigan and at Gandy Lake for several weeks. He is an avid hunter whose specialty is squirrels. He told friends before leaving that he would reveal how to get squirrels and those friends await his return from the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Phelps
Michigan
Gandy Lake
Mr. Phelps
Local visitors and residents on brief trips
J. W. Offutt visited New Castle yesterday. Dr. B. S. Davidson is in Mercer today on business. Attorney J. H. Bittner was in New Castle today on business. Co. E. Whistler was in Mercer yesterday calling on friends and relatives. Mrs. Whistler is visiting there and will remain for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Offutt
New Castle
8. S. Davidson
Mercer
J. H. Bittner
Co. E. Whistler
Kraut her Case Dropped In Ellwood City
County Detective Logan moved to drop the case against Jacob Krauther after Captain Moon the prosecutor could not be found. Witnesses saw no knife attack. Krauther surrendered when Reinér spoke to him. Bail of $1000 will be released to his securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
County
Creighton G. Logan
Jacob Krauther
Captain Moon
Logan
Krauther
Justice of the Peace
W. E. McElroy
Stiefel Shows Health Gains in Zurich Treatment
R C Stiefel manager of Shelby works in Ellwood City reports steady health improvement after rheumatism treatment in Zurich Switzerland. He and his wife and family with Miss Gladys Chapman left for Europe over a month ago and expect return around November 1 as doctors foresee full recovery within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
R. C. Stiefel
Shelby
Zurich
Switzerland
Stiefel
Gladys Chapman
Europe
County Officers Forge Mutual Support for Police Work
County Detective Creighton G. Logan and Chief of Police Edward Reilley met to discuss borough police conduct. They pledged mutual support and cooperation for town betterment. Logan praised Reilley as capable and ready to handle county and local matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton G. Logan
Edward Reilley
Logan
Reilley
Elks Lead New Castle Visit to Ellwood for Market Day
A party of New Castle residents traveled to Ellwood on the Harmony line Monday. They toured the town after dining at the Lawrence hotel, observed business and local conduct, and returned by the same route. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Schaffer and many other couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ellwood
Harmony
Lawrence Hotel
Charles J. Schaffer
W. F. Gardner
C. W. Williams
A. Martin Graham
R. C. Fralich
G. Gano
J. Q. L. Roberts
F. G. Beer
Daniel Kennedy
Standard Engineering Expands Workforce to Meet Rush Orders
Rush orders for special apparatus force Standard Engineering to run day and night shifts. The existing workforce is kept. no new hires are made beyond former employees. The plant operates at full capacity for months with current staff, despite tightened business previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Engineering Company
Keith Estate Jewelry Store Continues Under New Administrator
The jewelry shop on Lawrence avenue will stay open as Mrs. Keith is named administrator of the estate. A. B. Norton, once Mr. Keiths assistant, remains manager to handle daily operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Keith
Lawrence Avenue
Smiley Visits Monessen. Reminisces on Ellwood Ties
Smiley, general manager of the American Sheet and Tinplate plant at Monessen, spent yesterday in town calling on friends. He once lived in Ellwood when the tin mill stood there and is warmly attached to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
Monessen
Ellwood
Atlantic City Visit for Joneses Ends This Week
Mr and Mrs A M Jones are spending the week in the east and visiting Atlantic City. Mrs Jones has been cast for some time and was joined by Mr Jones late last week. They expect to return home by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. M. Jones
East
Atlantic City
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Street paving and grading ordinances recommended
The street committee of councils last night recommended to the councils ordinances for grading portions of Cleveland avenue Scott and Moravia streets and for paving Diamonds and Scioto streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Avenue
Scott and Moravia
Diamonds
Scioto
31 New Pianos In Conservatory In Westminster Pa
Westminster's conservatory adds fifteen new Kurtzman pianos, bringing total to 31 ahead of the new school opening. Prof. Campbell leads a top equipment and teaching staff. Also notes farewell for Mrs. Lytle at Second United Presbyterian, Prof. Bridgman arrives as associate physics professor, and local residents relocate or travel for work and education. A New Wilmington picnic occurs near the Junction with local youth gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Kurtzman
Westminster
Conservatory of Music
Campbell
B. A. Bridgman
Crest
High Street
Visitors and travelers noted in Mercer area visiting Tuesday
A list of residents and guests includes Miss Rena Pettitt, George Hetrick, Mrs. A. M. Phillips, Prof. Kirk Thompson, Co. B. Harlow, Miss Martha Reed, Blaine Zuver, Thomas W. Swan, J. M. Sampson, Robert Russell Jr., Joseph Baumgardner, Andrew Kennedy, F. L. Ranan, A. J. Dambach, Victor M. Dambach, Rev. David Taylor, Prof. Fred Houston, Prof. Roy Mercer, Prof. Charles Freeman, and Miss Nettie Alexander with travels to Jamestown N Y Elizabeth Chase City Chautauqua and destinations in Mercer County and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Pettitt
New Castle
George Hetrick
Pittsburg
A. M. Phillips
Mercer
Kirk Thompson
B. Harlow
Wilkinsburg
Martha Reed
Mercer County Institute
Blaine Zuver
Allegheny
Thomas W. Swan
New Brighton
J. M. Sampson
Franklin, Pa
Robert Russell, Jr
Joseph Baumgardner
Chambersburg
Andrew Kennedy
Youngstown
F. L. Ranan
Warren
New Wilmington
A. J. Dambach
Victor M. Dambach
Evans City
David Taylor
Jamestown
N. Y
Erie
Fred Houston
Elizabeth
Roy Mercer
Iowa
Charles Freeman
Westminster College
Chautauqua
Nettie Alexander
Chase City
Care of the Skin with Heiskell Soap and Ointment
A Philadelphia advertisement promotes Heiskell’s Medicinal Toilet Soap and Heiskell’s Ointment for healthy pores and blemish reduction. The ad touts pureness, soothing effects, and claims cures for long standing skin diseases. Available at Johnston, Hotoway & Co., 631 Commerce Street, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cagny Peg
Heiskell
H&eikell
Social notes from Harlansburg to McKeesport visits
Miss Harriet Sterling returns to McKeesport this week and many locals host or visit relatives. Names include Joseph Ewing of New Castle, Grace Walker of Mt. Jackson teaching winter school, Elizabeth Locke returning to Duquesne, and Annetta Locke heading to Edgewood. Visitors attend Grove City College, Lakewood NJ, and a Butler fair, with numerous Sterling and related family ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Sterling
McKeesport
Joseph Ewing
New Castle
T. P. Brown
Berlin Center
Ohio
Grace Walker
Mt. Jackson
Mary Cleland
Kate, Clara and
Elizabeth Elliott
New Wilmington
Vida van Horn
Grove City
Amanda Sterling
Lakewood
New Jersey
Miss Sterling
L. Sterling
William Murdoch
Dorothy
Josephine Keast
Graham
Volant
H S. Jordan and Sons
C. H. Turner
Robert Jordan
Joseph Burnside
Mabel Eppinger
Amanda
T. P. Brown and Sons
Encroachments on Diamond Street Spark City Alert
Property owners on Diamond Street between Grant and Craig alleys pressed the stream committee over paving that would yield a 20 foot roadway in an 17 to 18 foot alley. City Solicitor Gardner advised reducing roadway to 10 feet and widening pavements as space allows, with an ordinance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
Grant
Craig Streets
Streamt Committee of Councils
James A. Gardner
George W Short Appointed Sharon Steel Hoop Superintendent
George W Short is named superintendent of the Sharon Steel Hoop company, succeeding Edward Anglin who recently resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Short
Sharon Steel Hoop Company
Edward Anglin
Mercer Fair Set for September Twenty Third to Twenty Fifth
Fall outing plans point to the Mercer fair spanning September 23 to 25. Community organizers invite residents to enjoy exhibits and events during the weekend event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Ellis
Scioto Street
Clara Potts
South Jefferson Street
Nettie Reese
Frank Colridge
Pollock Avenue
Braddock
John Harrison
South Mill Street
John Harris
Beaver Falls
Clara Wilkes
Martins Ferry
Joe Weinberg
Helen Lewis
Grimes Street
Minnie Ward
Grace Jordan
Bert Davidson
West Reynolds Street
Jack Philips
Friendship Street
Will Harper
J. D. Jones
Sutton Street
Ethel Morgan
Hattie Beck
Terrace Avenue
R. C. Butz
Harry Edwards
New York City
William Asbury
Greenville
Theodore Stone
Vern Matthews
Will Lane
Great Lakes
Detroit
Mount Clemens
Martha Taylor
John K. Rosser
Ethel Hicks
Harry Hicks
George Higgins
Ellwood City News
Ellwood Personals
Mather Bros. CO
Washington Street
Westminster's Music School
Clifford Colgan
Pearson Street
William Colgan
Pittsburg Street
C. D. Updegraff
Neshannock
A. A. Shaffer
Patterson
Market Street
Mr. Shaffer
Thyne Institute
Horace Taylor
Sheridan
Syracuse
Harlansburg
Elizabeth Locke
Duquesne
May Martin
Mrs
Luther Clark
Raymond Cleland
Frank Shumaker
Grove City College
Annetta Locke
Edgewood
H. S. Jordan
Isaac Harlan
Will Cleland
Western Reserve Medical College
Phillip Rodawalt
R. H. Thomas
George Turner
This
John Bowen
Slippery Rock
Elliott’s Mill
George Gillette
Elizabeth McLean
Mary Clark
Hartman
Gillette
Sterng
Diamond ST
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
Troy and
Kramer
Deering
CG. W. Cook
South Street
New Castle, PA
the National Bank OF Lawrence CO
National Banks
United States
Mallory
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Bell Phone
Washington & Jefferson Sts
Washington and
Beaver
Electric G Company
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvania
R. Ll. Ner
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