New Castle Seeks Next Firemen's Convention
New Castle aims to host the next State Firemen's Association convention with Shamokin hosting this year. Delegates from New Castle are ready, and a local plan envisions up to $5,000 for prizes and festivities to attract top teams. Chief Connery warns of the heavy work and costs, but a bid could revitalize the town and attract many visitors.
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New Castle
State Firemen's Association
Shamokin
Washington Street
Chief Connery
Connery
Robbers Loot Residence of Mrs Osborn in Vandal Blank
Burglars broke into 729 Pittsburg Street while Rev J Elmer Campbell and family were away. They smashed the kitchen door, unlocked a front entry, rifled closets and a small safe, scattering contents. A repeating rifle stayed untouched as detectives pursue a lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Deskin
Rey
Campbell
Deserter from Polk Institution to be Returned
Elmer Pennington, captured by local police this week, is identified as the deserter from Polk Institution for Feeble Minded. He will be sent back to the Polk facility tomorrow after admitting he left with another youth and now expresses willingness to return. Mayor Lusk notified Polk officials of the identification.
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Elmer Pennington
State Institution
Polk
Pennington
Lusk
Big Corn Roast Planned by Knights at Stop 92
Knights of the Maccabees and their ladies invite all for a big corn roast Friday evening September 4 at stop 92 on the Sharon line within 5 cent fare. It promises to be the time of your life. Don’t miss it.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Sharon
Many Stores to Close on Labor Day in New Castle
Merchants in New Castle will close stores on Labor Day with business nearly suspended citywide. Meat markets will open until 10 AM but all other shops including dry goods groceries shoes and hardware will stay closed all day. Barbers will suspend operations from Saturday night through Tuesday morning. Many residents expected to travel to Butler for a large demonstration.
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New Castle
Butler
Effort to Break Big Sharon Strike
In Sharon Pennsylvania the Driggs Seabury Ordinance corporation brought in 28 non union workers from nearby cities to break the locked out machinists. The union men did not resist as the workers entered the plant. A large boardinghouse has been constructed inside the facility.
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Sharon
Driggs
Seabury Ordnance Corporation
Construction begins on Youngstown Christian Science church
Work has commenced on a new Christian Science church at Youngstown with an estimated completion cost of $25,000. The project reflects ongoing development in the local religious and civic landscape as contractors mobilize for the build.
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New
Christian Scientist
Youngstown
Double Aisle Lingerie Waists and Jackets Sale
Saturday bargains feature final clearance White Shirt Waists on two aisle tables priced 45c for low tier items and 65c for higher tier White Lingerie Waists Also offered are Eton Jackets in Black Silk and Panama Cloth and Tan Covert Jackets and Novelty Cloths with sale prices around 1.90 to 8.50, as Fall goods arrive and summer lines depart.
Discontinued Men and Boys Dress Linens on Closeout
Inventory of reduced price linens and shirts for men and boys includes pure linen handkerchiefs five cents and ten cents, japinst colored border handkerchiefs five cents, shrunk linen collars seven cents or four for twenty five cents, white neckband and soft collars with cuffs, men’s heavy black cotton socks 8 cents a pair, and Cluett Star shirts once 1.50 now 75 cents. Sizes span up to 17 percent.
W J Bryan and the wife question with his father
In a family sketch of W J Bryan by Mary Baird Bryan a conversation with his reserved father over marriage is recounted. Bryan cites Proverbs about finding a wife while his father notes Paul’s view that marriage is beneficial but not necessary. Bryan argues Solomon’s authority, noting Paul’s single life and Solomon’s many wives.
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William
Mr. Baird
Solomon
Paul
Marrieth
W. J. Bryan
Mary Baird Bryan
Steel Conditions In This District
Local market conditions in the Pittsburg district show contrasts between railroad dependent interests and nonrailroad manufacturing. Merchant pipe, wire products, and sheets see rising activity with prompt deliveries returning. Steel and iron bar makers run at about 59 percent capacity as rail buying remains absent and pig iron sales stay sparse and nominal.
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Pittsburg
Iron Trade Review
Local Notables Enjoy Summer Visits and Reunions
Miss Esther McClenahan relaxes at home during vacation. Mr and Mrs Brennaman of Youngstown visited E Justice. Mrs Lou Marshall and daughter Eleanor from New Castle stayed with James VanMeter. Mr and Mrs David McClenahan hosted sister Mrs Mattie Lockhart of Wilkinsburg. Prof C Miller resumes teaching in Brighton Ohio after vacation. W S VanMeter and family visit Warren Ohio and attend Brooks family reunion. Alma Vaughan returns from Youngstown trip with sightseeing highlights. J P Davis and wife of Smithboro Illinois visit Lawrence and Mercer counties, two days with James VanMeter family.
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Esther McClenahan
Brennaman
Youngstown
E. Justice
Lou' Marshall
Eleanor
New Castle
James VanMeter
David McClenahan
Mattie Lockhart
Wilkinsburg
C. Miller
Brighton
W. S. VanMeter
Warren
Brooks
Alma Vaughan
J. P. Davis
Smithboro
Ill
Lawrence
Mercer
James
VanMeter
Largest gas well struck in Mercer County on McMillen farm
The Mercer Dispatch reports the No. on the McMillen farm in Cool Spring township yielded the largest gas well in Mercer county at 715 feet with a strong gas flow. Drilling completed Sunday found no oil and the well, owned by Franklin interests and drilled by E M Flhaney, may be sold to Standard for an estimated 3,000,000 cubic feet daily. Other wells by Pittsburg and Parkersburg Oil and by Gable and Greenlee are under way in nearby targets.
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Mercer County
McMillen
Cool Spring Township
Mercer Dispatch
Franklin
E. M. McFlhaney
Standard
Pittsburg
Parkersburg Oil Company
Gable
Greenlee
Kent
New York Plans Largest Upright Block Apartment House
Plans filed by Hiss and Weeks for Bernard Realty to build the largest and handsomest apartment block on Broadway in the eighties. The 12 story building will cover a full block, measure 350 by 200 feet, stand 150 feet high, and house 175 apartments with 9 to 14 rooms each, costing over 3 million dollars.
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United Press
New York
Hiss and Weeks
Bernard Realty Company
Broadway
Madison Square Garden
Accident Victim Buried Today In Ellwood City
George Schuster of Ellwood City died at the hospital from injuries suffered last Saturday night and was buried Friday morning in Graceland cemetery. Funeral services were at Dunn & Rice's undertaking rooms. Schuster, who had lived in Ellwood for some time, left behind a wife and daughters who later married and left town. Relatives are unaccounted for. He had worked for Jerlock Packing company and was well known locally.
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George Schuster
Ellwood City
Graceland Cemetery
Dunn & Rice
Ellwood
Schuster
Jerlock Packing Company
Miner killed by fall of slate at Swamp Root mine near Grove City
Charles Westoven, a miner at the Swamp Root mine near Grove City, was killed by a fall of stone. His brother and nephew narrowly escaped injury as the accident occurred on September 4.
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Grove City
Charles Westoven
Swamp Root
Arlington man gives bail after arrest on serious charge
Thomas Fletcher of Arlington avenue posted bail to secure his appearance in court for a serious charge brought by George Palmer on behalf of his 16 year old daughter. Fletcher was arrested by Constable Nat Williams of Alderman Crabill's office and bailed when arraigned before the alderman last night.
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Thomas Fletcher
Arlington Avenue
George Palmer
Fletcher
Nat Williams
Youngstown Stores Closed All Labor Day
All stores in Youngstown will close for the entire Labor Day holiday. Local officials urge residents to plan ahead as business operations halt nationwide observance.
Pan German League Convenes in Berlin Behind Closed Sessions
The Pan German league opens its annual congress in Berlin with Count Ernest Reventlow presiding. Over 200 delegates attend from around the world. Meetings today and tomorrow are private, with public access Saturday. The group advocates a large navy and strong army to rule Europe and beyond. America is well represented at the gathering.
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United Press
Berlin
Pan-German League
Ernest Reventlow
Germany
Europe
America
Teachers depart for schoolrooms after travels south
Miss Amanda Sterling of Harlansburg left Thursday for Lakewood New York where she has taught for years. She is joined by her mother Mrs. Lemuel Sterling who will stay through winter for her health. Miss Harriet Sterling formerly a New Castle teacher also left Thursday for McKeesport to teach this season.
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Amanda Sterling
Harlansburg
Lakewood
N. A
Lemuel Sterling
Harriet Sterling
New Castle
McKeesport
Youngstown Catcher Called Busher After Sharon Game Incident
In Sharon Patterson of the Sharon team called Burridge a busher after Wednesday's game managed by Patterson. At the Shenango hotel a small mill was described as the prettiest seen. Patterson was knocked unconscious, both men were arrested, and fines of $2 plus costs were paid.
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Youngstown
Sharon
Patterson
Burridge
Shenango
Mercer fair hosts Pennsylvania station exhibit Sept 23 25
Readers are invited to view the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station exhibit at the Mercer fair scheduled for September 23 through 25. The display will showcase research on crops, soil, and farming techniques.
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Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station
Mercer Fair
Perish Within Sight of Frantic Families
In Figura De Foz Portugal the Portuguese steamer Luiza with a crew of 50 from Brazil went aground in heavy seas. Drowning occurred within sight of frantic families watching from shore as rescuers could not reach the ship. Bodies were seen from the shore as the vessel broke up near rocks.
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United Press
Badajose
Portugal
Figura de Foz
Brazil
Miners End Six Week Strike At Sharon Mine No 3
About 100 miners at Sharon Coal and Limestone mine No 3 ended a six week strike and asked for reinstatement after returning to work on September 4.
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Sharon
Sharon Coal and Limestone Company
Finest creamery butter price at East Side Butter Co
Finest creamery butter at 28 cents per pound offered by East Side Butter Co located at 70 Pittsburg Street. Immediate purchase details reflect a local grocery listing from the era.
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East Side Butter Co
Pittsburg Street
Cann's Kidney Remedy praised by 67-year-old user
E C Eisenbrey of 126 Market St Philadelphia writes Cann's Kidney Remedy cured his long Liver and bladder troubles. He reports facial pallor and sallowness fading, improved complexion and energy, and offers to provide more details to interested readers.
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E. C. Eisenbrey
Market St
Philadelphia
CANN
Cann's Kidney Cure Co
Co. Kk. R
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Osborn
Brenner
Rev. Campbell
Charles M. Morrow
East Side
Bell
Scott Street
Polk Institution
Big Sharon
NEW Church
Brown
Hamilton
How. W. J. Bryan
Vaundaview
McMillen Farm
George W. Clutton
Washington Steet, New Castle
Erie
Yours Truly
Rk. C. Eisenbrey
Rev
G. G. Rose
K. Johnson St
Germantown
J. M. Lyons
G. C. Rose Cann’s
Medicine Stour
North Mill St
Nickee
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