Oldest Citizens Share Tales Of Ye Olden Times
Absalom Shanor 81 and James Dodds, town’s oldest natives, recount early local life. Shanor built a standing blacksmith shop fifty years ago this September and recalls wagon making, a former Democratic headquarters named Tammany Hall, and machinist neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absalom Shanor
James Dodds
Shanor
Joseph Allen
Whitestown
Joe
Tammany Hall
Samuel Hoon
James Harvey
Absalom Shaner
Lewis Roth
Andy Douglas
Samuel Riddle
Bowers
Kaylor
J. H. McLure
Mr. Shaner
Allen Barr
Smiths
Jacob Rosebaugh
Ross
Abs. Shaner
Robert
Steel market conditions hold steady amid cautious demand
Iron Trade Review notes little demand for pig iron and semi finished steel with scarce new contracts in finished lines except pipe and wire products. Firms focus on fulfilling old contracts and cleaning books while awaiting Judge Gary’s European trip and possible price actions. The rebound may target lines with the largest tonnage once conditions justify moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Trade Review
Gary
Gary T
Women to Erect Soldiers Monument in Ben Falls
The Women’s Relief Corps of Ben Falls, auxiliary to the G A R, plans a soldiers monument on the school property at the intersection of Sixth and Fifth Avenues if no legal obstacle arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps of
Ben- Falls
Sixth
Fifth Avenues
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Universal Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion catarrh and chronic nasal and stomach issues. It emphasizes that ingredients are printed on labels and oath-attested and promotes accompanying Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for nasal passages and mucous membrane conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Nature
Sol Davis First Newsboy Remembered in Canonsburg
Sol Davis of New Castle, once Canonsburg Notes first young newsboy, recalled for his hardy shifts selling papers in rain and cold. He later moved with his family to Greensburg and New Castle, learned barbering, now owns a two chair shop, and recently married a New Castle woman.
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Sol Davis
East Long Avenue
Canonsburg
Sol
New Castle
Notes
Greensburg
Miss Grace Jordan Hosts Pleasant Tuesday Evening Party
Miss Grace Jordan of Pennsylvania avenue entertained a small party of friends at her home Tuesday evening. The gathering featured games and diversions, with instrumental and vocal musical selections. Light refreshments were served at the close.
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Grace Jordan
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sharon Carnegie mill to reopen with hundreds of jobs
The big steel blooming mill of the Carnegie Steel company at Sharon will be placed in operation within the next few days. Several hundred men will be given steady employment after a period of idleness.
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Fifth Ward
Carnegie Steel Company
Sharon
Diphtheria Epidemic Shows No Spread in Fifth Ward
Doctors report no new cases of diphtheria in the Fifth ward for several days. All victims are recovering and physicians express cautious optimism that the outbreak has halted.
Schwartz Couple Return From Extended Wedding Trip
Louis Schwartz of 559 Moravia Street and his wife have returned home after an extended wedding trip through various parts of the country. They will be at home to friends after September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schwartz
Moravia Street
Mrs. Schwartz
Payday Mints Big Payout for Shenango Tin Mill Workers
Saturday brings payday for 2,500 Shenango tin mill employees, with a large cash distribution. Merchants expect a busy day as workers spend earnings, boosting local business activity.
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Shenango
Mrs Jones Returns From Scranton Visit After Welsh Convention
Mrs W R Jones of Lyndal Street returned home after visiting relatives in Scranton since last July. She reports a pleasant stay and notes attendance at the national Welsh convention while there.
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W. R. Jones
Lyndal Street
Scranton
Boy Trever John Injured in Ball Game Fall
Trever John son of Rev W J John East Reynolds street suffered a serious elbow laceration after missing his footing and falling during a ball game yesterday.
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Trever John
Rev
W. J. John
East Reynolds Street
Local residents on sick lists and outings noted
A roundup of residents from South Jefferson to East Long avenues reports illness and convalescence. Several individuals visit relatives in Youngstown and Sharon while others travel to Pittsburg and Conneaut Lake. The Mercer fair runs September 23 to 25.
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Bert Welsh
South Jefferson Street
Elizabeth Elias
Phillips Street
Tom Filmer
Sheep Hill
Helen Shaffer
South Mill Street
Beaver
Fred Abbott
Warren, O
Fifth Ward
Ed. Miller
Moravia Street
East Long Avenue
Dave Reese
Niles
O. Clark Adams
East Division Street
Pittsburg
Fred Williams
Sharon
Will Reed
Grace Jordan
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Hilman
Hamilton Street
Conneaut Lake
Will Fisher
Grimes _ street
Youngstown
Tom Miller
Hiram Kennedy
East Reynolds Street
Florence Davy
Fulton Street
Freedom
Fritz Genkinger
A. S. Phillips
Carrie Beckford
Trying to Evade Monroe Doctrine In South America
London reports Germany seeks to influence Brazil Argentina and Uruguay finance to steer the triangle of nations. British officials note denials from Berlin while commercial circles cite Argentine congress funding of 55 million dollars for fleet and army as proof of German influence.
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United Press
London
South America
Germany
Berlin
Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Buenos Ayres
Those Red Top Boots of the Days Gone By
A reflective reminiscence recalling copper-toed red topped boots with a gilt star, school desk pranks, Hulbert's Concert Band and pagoda performances, last day of school nerves, and a mother’s prompting voice from the Los Angeles Express.
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Martin
Hulbert
John Burns
Gettysburg
Los Angeles Express
Homeseekers Flock to Pacific Northwest Farms
Home seekers from eastern, middle western and southern states rush into the Pacific northwest to take up farm and orchard lands. From 250 to 300 settlers arrive daily in Spokane, most heading to points in eastern Washington.
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Spokane
Wash
Middle Western
Pacific Northwest
Washington
George W. Houck Found Dead in Hubbard Home
George W. Houck aged 24 was found dead in bed at his brother Frank Houck's Hubbard residence. Police and coroner were summoned to the scene but details remain limited. No evidence of foul play was immediately reported.
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George W. Houck
Frank
Hubbard
Small Car Order Placed for 470 All Steel Gondolas
The Standard Steel Car company will manufacture 470 all steel gondola freight cars for immediate delivery at the Hammond plant. The order totals about 5.07 million dollars, with Cambria Steel 1600 cars, Standard 470, American Car & Foundry 2000, and Barney & Smith 1000 cars. New Castle will not benefit from the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Steel Car Company
New Castle
Hammond
Cambria Steel Company
Standard Steel Company
American Car & Foundry Company
Barney & Smith Company
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John
Mary Esmond
East Sutton Street
Win Thomas
Harriman Lines
New Lake Erie & Youngstown Railway Company
W. H. McGinnis
Windsor Trust Company of
New York
John H. Ruhlman
William H. Ruhlman
Conneaut
Ashtabula
Trumbull
Mahoning
Organization of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Buffalo
Riverside
Ont
Oneonto
N. Y
L. E. Huffman
Kurtz Place
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Hoffman
George Ashton
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
The
Pennsylvania
Railroad
James Casey
Casey
Susquehanna
Engineer Markman
Baltimore and Ohio
Niagara Falls
Fuller
Elliott
Baltimore Vn Ohio
John Palmer
Sam Spencer
Marquis
Bert Jacobs
Vale Patterson
Walter Patterson
Dave Peterson
Friends In Alliance
Jack Huston
Monongahela City
Scotch Woolen Mills CO
E. Washington St
M. Moss, Mgr
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Shilling Bros
Pittsburg St
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