Charity for Children Society in Pennsylvania Highlights
The Children's Home Society of Pennsylvania, founded in 1894 by Rev. W. Henry Thompson, aims to provide permanent home life for children. It operates statewide with 700 children in family homes, over 1 000 on record, and is funded entirely by memberships. The federation includes 30 state societies and the national movement has aided over 25 000 children since 1893.
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Children’s Home Society of
Pennsylvania
W. Henry Thompson
Childen
J. W. Fawcett
N. L. Brown
D. Flanigan
Bureau of Information
Department of Help
National Movement
Charles 4. Henderson
Chicago University
Hastings H. Hart
Chicago
St. Louis
Severe blow to beer industry recalls harsh ruling
Washington Observer summarized Judge Mellvaine's remarks in the Tony Phillipe case noting the difficult, tempting, and often unlawful path faced beer agents. The judge described the agency system as vicious and a means to evade Brooks law penalties. The piece also mentions Mercer fair events for late September and train rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pa
Commonwealth
Tony Phillipe
Mellvaine
Evangelist W W Orr Draws Big Ellwood City Audience
Ellwood City reports a large revival gathering at the skating rink led by Evangelist W W Orr on September 12. Evening services attract the majority of religious attendees with daily double sessions and growing personal work among townspeople. Tomorrow features a men’s 3 pm session and a larger all-ages evening meeting.
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Ellwood City
W. W. Orr
United Presbyterian Church
Bert Bickerstaff Seeks Seattle After Colorado Trip
Bert Bickerstaff formerly of the Sixth street stand writes from Colorado about his western tour. He attends the Denver state fair this week and enjoys hunting and fishing in Streams and forests. He plans to relocate to Seattle, Washington, and was in Ellwood City long enough for friends to learn he is well.
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Bert Bickerstaff
Sixth Street
Colorado
Denver
Bert
Seattle
Washington
Belton Drum Corps Invited to Beaver Falls Old Home Week
TheBelton drum corps of twenty veterans has been engaged by Beaver Falls residents to perform during the old home week in the downstream town. The veterans are in excellent trim and promise spirited music. They lead the Friday program and many friends will accompany them for the amusements.
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Belton
Beaver Falls
Down Stream
Local Scrub Team Belief Grips Football Circle
A group of players from a local football team believe they are scrubs after learning that the high school squad practices with the scrub team. The notice explains the scrub team is a pool for first team selection and has no ties to any other town team.
Carpenters Meet in Youngstown on Local Trade Conditions
Carpenters from this town meet in Youngstown tonight with regional colleagues to discuss and seek understanding on local work in the area. The gathering aims to align conditions and expectations for carpentry jobs in the section.
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Youngstown
No Morning Service at Trinity Lutheran This Sunday
Rev. A. P. Lentz announces there will be no morning service at Trinity Lutheran Church. Evening service will proceed as usual with the pastor preaching at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
A. P. Lentz
Richard Nye Merrill
East Madison Avenue
Mahoningtown Methodist Church
Jamestown
N. Y
Merrill
New York State
New Castle
Ellwood Water Company Granted One Year Extension
Ellwood Water company receives a one year extension to complete its filtration plant after a health board visit with state and local engineers. They must cement and fence the reservoir area near Locust Grove cemetery and remove or relocate nearby burials to prevent contamination, while rates remain to be settled.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood Water Company
Board of Health
Snow
A. Roelofs
Alex Main
Chaffin
Pittsburg
S. Davidson
A. P. Lentz
Company of Engineers
Water Company
Wurtemburg
Locust Grove
State Department
Weather Prognosticator Out of Work Amid Drought
Weather prognosticator W J Kirk loses job due to lack of rain and test opportunities. He owns the instruments and knowledge but lacks demand. He expects winter months to bring activity while Pittsburg rain maker Henry Pennywitt also rests.
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W. J. Kirk
Henry Pennywitt
Pittsburg
Kirk
New Opera House Opens With Motion Picture Series
The renovated opera house opens today with a splendid motion picture program. The entire building has been refitted with a modern seating arrangement and a polished new look, making it an attractive venue for patrons.
Local visitors report to Pittsburg and New Castle
William Kearns, J. B. Dewoody, George Dambach, J. W. Offutt, Jacob F. Corl, George Johnston, P. Boyle, M. D. McCarthy, John H. Bittner, and J. L. McFate were noted as in Pittsburg or New Castle yesterday on business or visits. Borough Solicitor J. W. Humphrey also appeared in New Castle for business.
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William Kearns
Pittsburg
J. B. Dewoody
Franklin
George Dambach
J. W. Offutt
Jacob F. Corl
New Castle
George Johnston
P. Boyle
M. D. McCarthy
John H. Bittner
J. L. McFate
J. W. Humphrey
Mahoningtown Lumber Plant 15 Gains Steady Operation
Announcement states the Mahoning Valley Lumber plant in Mahoningtown is being steadily operated with new orders coming in though levels are not normal yet. The report notes rejoicing in the community and mentions surrounding local happenings and residents' activities in New Castle.
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Mahoning Valley Lumber Company
Seventh Ward
Winchester Monument to Be Unveiled in Virginia
The Pennsylvania Winchester Monument Commission invites veterans and families to the unveiling of the soldiers' monument honoring the battles of Winchester. A special train will depart Harrisburg at 7:55 a.m. September 19, 1908, returning from Winchester at 5 p.m. the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Monument
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Harrisburg
Farmers Supply Co Announces Farm Equipment Shipment
Local ad announces arrival of Fancy Timothy seed Hallock's potato diggers Kemp's manure spreaders fertilizers lime and sulky plows disc harrows cream separators gasoline engines and other farm goods. Visit 6 to 10 Cunningham St to shop with favorable terms.
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Hallock
Kemp
Brookville
Ligonier
Cunningham St
Visitors Gather for Pettitt Family Reunion
New Bedford Mrs Aurie Allen and daughter Isa bella Washington DC and Mrs Clara Skidmore Youngstown are guests of their brother Arthur Pettitt. Miss Pearl Leiby Crawfordsville is visiting friends at Phalanx Ohio.
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Aurie Allen
Isabella
Washington, D. C
Clara Skidmore
Youngstown
Arthur Pettitt
Miss Pearl Leiby
Crawford Ayehue
Phalanx, O
Grain crop figures show 3 billion bushels value rise
The figures from authentic reports cited by The Portland Oregonian show U S grain output this year totals 2.716 billion bushels of corn 911 347 million oats 675 651 million wheat 173 452 million barley and 32 442 million rye with an estimated value of 3 billion dollars up 600 million from last year. The piece argues this expansion boosts average purchasing power and counters antiwork rhetoric noting natural and honest labor can sustain prosperity.
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The
Portland Oregonian
United States
Law Smiths
Evans City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Miss Ellen Cooper of New Castle visited Evans City recently. C. B. Graham was an end week visitor in Pittsburg and vicinity. B. H. Eber and daughter Ida spent time in Pittsburg this week. Mrs. S. J. Irvine and Grace of Jefferson Street called on Saturday in Butler. Mrs. Margaret Dambach and her daughter Frances visited Pittsburg on Tuesday and traveled from there.
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Ellen Cooper
New Castle
C. B. Graham
Pittsburg
B. H. Eber
Ida
S. J. Irvine
Grace
Jefferson Street
Butler
Margaret Dambach
Frances
Johnston's Drugstore Ad Highlights Local Delivery
In Ellwood City Lawrence Ave Johnston's Drugstore touts wide stock and best town delivery service. The notice highlights convenient in store and home delivery options for customers seeking a reliable druggist.
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Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
Ellwood City
SocialTravelers and Visitors Reach Pittsburg Area
The column lists several residents and visitors in the Pittsburg area. Frances to enroll at St Xavier's college. Rena Cooper Marietta Ohio on extended visit. Mrs M H Johnston and Wilda of Mars visit. L N Barry and A E Laderer shop in Pittsburg. Elizabeth Stoup and Millie Douthett from Mars guests at Crider home. L A Rex from Wilkinsburg visiting S H Knox’s mother. Ed A Gibson hosting his brother a Texas postmaster. Ira McCandless returns to Mars after stay nearby. Allan James and W A James from Northside visit Ford Winney family. Roy Covert injures wrist on Jackson Street sewer. bone injury may pause forearm use.
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W. A. James
Som Allan
Northside
Pittsburg
Ford Winney
Elizabeth Avenue
Roy Covert
Jackson Street
Stoneboro Fair Dates Promoted for 1908 Event
A promotional notice urges attendance at the Stoneboro fair with events laid out for September 29 to October 12, 1908. It invites readers to visit the longstanding communal fair, highlighting its appeal as the place for social gathering.
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Stoneboro
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Mercer Fair
Sember
Ellwood City News
Colle
Cole
Cowes Company
Chamberisin Medicine Co
Mareisetaring Pharmadets
OFS Moma
Iowa
U.C. A
Chamberlain
Ellwood Personals
City Line
Waldo Street
Ray Street
Sumner Street
Springs
New Castle News
Sycamore Street
Bell Phone
J. Union
Stor
Emma Reed
Ashland Avenue
Sam Owens
North Liberty Street
Owens
Dave Elliott
Beaver Township
Mount Air
Mahoningtown
Mahoning Avenue
Cedar Street
John Holman
Wampum
Edna Fleming
Struthers
Bessie Coates
Bert Reed
West Pittsburg
Tom Weyman
Lowellville
Harry Wilkes
Niles
Grace Fisher
Frank Potter
Enon Alley
John Hill
East Palestine
Grace Phillips
West Cherry Street
Will Schmidt
South Wayne Street
Clara Matthews
Ed. Simmone
Rochester
John Hinchman
East Cherry Street
Seventh Ward Friends
Fred Harrison
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Braddock
Nettie Raney
Grove City
Dave Raney
Frank Davis
New Castle Junction
Frank Hudson
New Bedford
Evans City
St. Xavier's College
Rena Cooper
Marietta
M. H. Johnston
Wilda of
Mars
Elizabeth Stoup
Millie Douthett
Crider
Ed. A. Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Texas
Ira McCandless
Washburn
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