Bridegroom Nearly Kidnapped by Friends in Staged Abduction
Albert Welch of West Madison Avenue faced a thwarted plot as about six acquaintances planned to force him into a wagon and abduct him. A boy at his home signaled the danger, but Welch declined to go and avoided the alleged capture, later learning of the scheme and sharing relief at his narrow escape.
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Albert Welch
West
Madison Avenue
Larly
Welsh
Ano
Welch
Yaad
Hearing Restored by Lightning Attack on Altoona Man
James Gorsuch, an Altoona hotel man, reportedly regained hearing after a recent electrical storm. Doctors had troubles treating a scarlet fever related ear condition, but a sharp lightning strike produced a stinging ear sensation and restored his hearing.
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James Gorsuch
Altoona
More Test Wells to Be Drilled in Mercer County
F. J. Wharton of Sharon reports that three oil wells will be sunk within 90 days on 1,600 leased acres in Mercer County near Venango borders. If tests meet expectations, Mercer could join neighboring counties as an oil producer with profitable yields.
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Mercer County
Pittsburg
F. J. Wharton
Sharon
Association of Capital
Wharton
Venango County
Mr. Wharton
Heirs contest will over $700 for family horse care
In Mercer county, Judge Williams ruled to uphold the will of Dr. R. A. Calvin of Jamestown despite relatives alleging he was not of sound mind when making a provision of $700 for the care of the family horse. The case, bitterly argued, ends with the will intact.
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R. A. Calvin
Jamestown
Mercer County
Williams
Car Jumps Track Near Struthers Cliff
A Mahoning Valley Lines work car jumped the tracks on a high bank near Struthers on Thursday and balanced on the brink above the steam road tracks below. Traffic was blocked for nearly two hours by the accident.
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Mahoning Valley Lines
Struthers
Annual Outing of Bartenders in Youngstown Event
Youngstown bartenders plan their annual outing next Sunday at stop 31 on the Youngstown and Sharon electric line. The day features a ball game between the city bartenders and the Youngstown crew with a great game promised.
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Youngstown
Youngstown & Sharon
Special Meeting at First U F Church
The First United Presbyterian Church hosts a special prayer meeting led by Pastor James M. Ferguson. The event aims to support the fall campaign of work and takes place Saturday at 3 o clock in the church lecture room.
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First United Presbyterian Church
James M. Ferguson
Mangled boy drags toward home after train crash
Four year old Charles Delick son of Charles Delick of 137 Penn avenue was struck by a Lake Shore train at the Himrod avenue crossing in Youngstown. He dragged himself about a hundred yards toward home before being found by Robert J. Duigan who stopped the bleeding with a tourniquet and summoned help. He was admitted to the hospital where his leg was amputated.
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Youngstown
Charles
Charles Delick
Penn Avenue
Lake Shore
Himrod Avenue
Robert
J. Duigan
Duigan
Five Arrests At Warren Ohio Fair Over Salome Dance Omission
Notice to show participants to omit the Salome dance at the Warren Ohio fair was ignored five people were arrested and ordered out of town.
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Warren, O
Wreck splits ore train on Bessem er Lake Erie line
A southbound ore train derailed between Branchton and Kiester on the Bes semer and Lake Erie road. Three cars loaded with ore left the track and piled up. no injuries reported as wrecking crews repair 100 feet of twisted track and realign overturned hoppers.
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Branchton
Kiester
Bessemer
Lake Erie
Greenville
Pick Lee Sentenced for Unlicensed Liquor Sales
Pick Lee pleads guilty to selling liquor without a license before Judge Porter. He receives three months in jail and a $500 fine after a defense claim of celebratory overindulgence and no profit motive. Attorney B A Winternitz urged clemency and argued prison would not reform him.
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Pick Lee
Porter
Lee
B. A. Winternitz
Winternitz
Old Indian Silver Mine Sinking Near Bennet’s Run
Dr. J. M. Iseman of Beaver Falls reports an assayer's claim the Bennet's Run shaft sunk by his party is in an old Indian silver mine. The prospect stirs excitement as locals recall tradition of traders paid with crude silver nuggets from a distant mine.
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J. M. Iseman
Beaver Falls
Bennet
Rnn
Pittsburg
John Foster
Rochester
In Haste to Wed, Police Judge Narrowly Survives Street Car
Police Judge Calvin of Youngstown escaped serious harm while en route to his wedding. Crossing tracks, he forced the horse to bolt as a fast street car approached. the carriage toppled, the car nearly struck him, but he was only slightly hurt and proceeded to the ceremony with the clerk.
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Calvin
Youngstown
North Jackson
Doctors to Hold Big Convention
Five hundred physicians and surgeons of Pennsylvania will attend the fifty-eighth annual session of the Medical Society of Pennsylvania at the Hotel Rider Cambridge Springs September 14 17. A strong program has been prepared and sessions will be of great interest to the profession. Local arrangements are managed by the Lawrence County Medical Society officers.
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Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Hotel Rider
Cambridge Springs
Lawrence County Medical Society
Hungarian Worker Scalded At Hubbard Plant Accident
A Hungarian employee at the American Sintering plant in Hubbard was severely scalded after stepping into a vat of boiling water. Another worker, Eddie Brill, became overcome by gas and lost consciousness for a period during Thursday morning shift.
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Hubbard
Eddie Brill
Meat price list from A I Wachs at 28 West Long Avenue
New meat prices list by A I Wachs offers per pound rates for beef including chuck roast 10c chuck steak 10c rib roast 14c sirloin 14c round 12 to 14c. legs of lamb 18c. California hams 10c. lamb chops 10c. pork roast and chops 14c. all other meats at lowest cash prices. Orders delivered. Bell phone 295 X.
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California
A. I. Wachs
West Long Avenue
Bell
Specials for Saturday Cotton Charlies and yard goods sale
A Saturday specials list markets low prices on fabric and textiles. Cotton Charlies for comforters 5c per yard, Outing Flannels 5c per yard, unbleached Muslin 5c, Bleached Pillow Casing 10c, Unbleached Sheeting 19c, Bleached Absorbent Russia Crash 8c, Bleached Mercerized Table Damask 29c, Madras yard 18c. Also yarns and knitting supplies from Fleisher’s line and related knitting items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Fall Dress Goods Sale and Hosiery Specials
New fall dress goods arrive with a sale at tomorrow’s shop. Children’s.fast black cotton hose in various sizes, ribbed stockings, and ladies garments including Jersey ribbed Vests and knit corset covers promoted at sale prices.
New Fall Suit Prices Parade in New Castle Store
Local retailer advertises women’s fall tailored suits at 10 to 25 dollars. Claiming better values than competitors social pricing, the notice urges shoppers in New Castle to inspect the lineup and compare.
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New Castle
Special Prices on Lisle Gloves and Accessories
List of discounted fashion items including Mousquetaire Lisle Gloves in various colors at 39c to 69c, silk options at 1.19, plus small deals on basting thread 2c, English tape 5c, hair barrettes 10c, leather wrist bags 1.00, and new ruchings at 25c and 50c.
Sherman 15 Ready to Begin Speaking
James G. Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate arrives in New York for talks with the national committee. He plans his first speech September 28 before the Hamilton club in Chicago and will tour Illinois Ohio Indiana and West Virginia in October. Seth Low offers two week tour beginning October 5 from West Virginia through Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Fairbanks Foraker La Follette schedule not yet fixed.
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United Press
New York
James G. Sherman
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Sherman
Hamilton Club
Chicago
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
West Virginia
Seth Low
Fairbanks
Middle West
East
Foraker
la Follette
Alduck and Malito settle malicious mischief case
Joe Alduck and Mark Malito charged with malicious mischief before Alderman Crabill settled by paying costs. The information states Georgia Gegie of Preston Avenue charged that the men had broken a bed.
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Joe Alduck
Mark Malito
Alderman Crabill
Georgia Gegie
Preston Avenue
Taft May Visit Youngstown This Month
WILLIAM TAFT MAY VISIT YOUNGSTOWN. Republican nominee JUDGE TAFT may deliver a speech in Youngstown in the latter part of September. State committee officials discussed plans with David Tod, MAHoning Valley leaders awaiting confirmation of a campaign stop and rally.
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Youngstown, CO
Taft
Youngstown
Mahoning
Shenango
Tod
Notice to Contractors for City Water Permits
Notice to all brick masons stonemasons plasterers and cement walk builders that use of city water for building requires a written permit from the Water Company office before use. Unauthorized water use will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. City of New Castle Water Co.
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Water Company
City OF New Castle Water CO
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Jack Frost
Stritmater Store
George W. Clutton
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U. F. Church
Salome
Chamberlain
R. S. McCulloch & CO
Tre Sterace
Madras
Fleisher
Germantown
Zephyr
Shetland
Dresden
Saxony
the Nation
Pittsburg Street
William Taft
Charles M. Morrow
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