Track Building On Western Allegheny Progresses
Work advances on extending the Western Allegheny railroad from Cascade park toward West Pittsburg. Shenango township graders prepare the route with rails and ties arriving ready for installation. the completion date is expected within about 30 days and a new yard at Union Valley is planned for over 100 car capacity.
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Western Allegheny Railroad
Cascade Park
West Pittsburg
Shenango Township
Union Valley
Forest Fires Devastate Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin
Washington reports fires wiping out counties across Minnesota Michigan and spreading to Wisconsin with thousands left homeless. Foresters warn losses will loom large nationally as fire protection efforts expand. Government and private crews fight to guard vast timber reserves amid rising costs and statewide protection initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Forrest
United States
Lake States
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
New England
Canada
United States Forest Service
Large Endowment Planned for Westminster College
The first synod of the West of the United Presbyterian church aims to provide Westminster College with an income of at least $25,000 annually. Pledges will be collected across the synod in amounts from $5 to support the college, which has recently expanded with new buildings. The program included addresses by Westminster president Rev. R. M. Russell and remarks by W. D. Campbell, D. D., on the board’s work and Allegheny Seminary. A foreign missions address followed the morning conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Westminster College
United Presbyterian Church
First Church
Westminster
R. M. Russell
New Wilmington
W. D. Campbell
D. D
Monmouth, Ill
Allegheny Seminary
C. R. Watson
Philadelphia
Delegates Named for Lawrence County W C U Conventions
The Lawrence County W C U convention lists national and state delegates. National delegate Mrs Frank M Jones and alternate Mrs J S Martin head the Denver national meeting October 23 28. State delegates and alternates are named for Sharon Croton Slippery Rock and other unions with notes on eligibility and counts. A gold diamond pin honored Miss Christine Butler for work. Mrs Edith C Martin delivered the presentation. Mrs Margaret Speer Gibson spoke in Butler’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Frank M. Jones
J. S. Martin
Denver
Sharon
Central Union
C. W. Waddington
N. J. Nail
E. J. Roberts
Mary A. Davidson
South Side
Frances Felton
Elta Nelson
Calvin Smith
Emma Reynolds
West Side
Emma Bartlett
Myrtle Lewash
Frances Willard Memorial Union
M. D. Allen
W. J. McNeese
Croton
Scotland
Ellwood
C. W. Foulke
E. J. Patterson
Harlansburg
Slippery Rock
Anna Boak
Margaret Robinson
Plaingrove
New Wilmington
Margaret Mitchell
L. B. Hope
Christine Butler
Edith C. Martin
Margaret Speer Gibson
Miss Butler
Westminster college lecture course lineup announced
Wilmington Sept 17 Westminster college lecture course committee has nearly completed arrangements for the coming year. The program includes Apollo Quintet Bostonian Ladies orchestra Robert Parker Miles Governor Buchtell Katherine Ridgeway Co Laurant magician and one additional lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Westminster College
Apollo Quintet
Bostonian Ladies’ Orchestra
Robert Parker Miles
Governor Buchtell
Katherine Ridgeway Co
Laurant
Engineering Works In Quiet Labor Struggle At PA Factory
In the Fifth ward the Pennsylvania Engineering works show little activity as only about 30 men are at work. The boiler department is idle while the machine department remains the sole active unit. Workers hope for a quick revival though new orders are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Fifth Ward
Rees Heads to Denison University for College Year
Thomas D. Rees of South Mill Street leaves yesterday for Granville Ohio to attend Denison University. He is finishing his fourth year and expects to graduate in June. Next year he plans ministerial studies at the Rochester Theological Seminary. Rees recently attended Wooster University summer school where over 1000 students enrolled and he won the tennis championship there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Rees
South Mill Street
Granville
Denison University
Rees
Theological Seminary
Rochester
N. Y
Wooster University
Wooster
New Castle Club Sets Sights On Youngstown Clash
Members of the New Castle cricket club practice ahead of a Saturday match at Youngstown. A large group of supporters will travel. New Castle performed well in a prior game at Youngstown two weeks ago and hopes to win this time.
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New Castle Cricket Club
Youngstown
New Castle
Intimate Moravia Street Party Hosted by Miss Grace Jones
Miss Grace Jones entertained about 20 intimate friends at her Moravia Street home yesterday evening. Guests enjoyed games and diversions, with instrumental and vocal music providing entertainment. Delicous refreshments were served at the close by the hostess.
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Grace Jones
Moravia Street
Perry Gaston Heads to Jefferson Medical College
Perry Gaston of Pittsburg street leaves Sunday for Philadelphia to attend the Jefferson Medical College as a first year medical student. He recently graduated from New Castle High School and is well known across the Fifth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Gaston
Pittsburg Street
Fifth Ward
Philadelphia
Jefferson Medical College
Gaston
New Castle
Injury Fells Jessie Brail on Hamilton Street Porch
Jessie Brail, young daughter of Charles Brail of Hamilton Street, was badly injured yesterday after a fall from a porch. She missed her footing and cut her head, suffering a painful injury.
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Jessie Brail
Charles Brail
Hamilton Street
Boy from Auburns Mills Receives Deep Head Laceration
While playing yesterday the young son of Will Auburn of Auburns Mills fell and cut a deep head gash. He required several stitches during dressing of the injury.
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Will Auburn
Auburn’s Mills
Gladys Davis Sustains Head Injury at Home Visit
While visiting Mrs. O. E. Sankey in the Fifth ward Gladys Davis of Homestead fell during play and cut her head yesterday. The incident occurred at the home of Sankey and injuries were described as painful but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Sankey
Fifth Ward
Gladys Davis
Homestead
Residents and visitors list from Youngstown area
A roundup notes multiple residents and visitors with moves and travels. David Riley spends a week in Youngstown while John Spear returns from Cleveland and John Horn remains confined at home due to illness. Others visit Pittsburg or Struthers, with several locals improving from illness and changes of address noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Riley
Pollock Avenue
Youngstown
John Spear
South Mill Street
Cleveland
John Horn
Carson Street
Bids Open for Mercer Court House Construction
Mercer officials set opening date for bids on the new Mercer county court house. The call invites contractors to submit proposals at the county clerk’s office on Monday.
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Mercer
Mi-o-na promises cure for indigestion and constipation
An advertisement extols Mi-o-na as a non purgative stomach tonic that cures indigestion and relieves constipation. It claims the remedy strengthens the stomach, aids digestion, and can cure stomach disorders with a money back guarantee, citing a New York corporation president as a testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Clutton
New York
Idaho Rangers Sow Pine Seed For Reforestation
Rangers from Coeur d Alene forest reserves 17 miles east of Spokane begin sowing tamarack and white and yellow pine seeds. The broadcast seeding on snow aims to create new timber in 30 to 40 years, boosting Idaho forests and the lumber industry.
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Spokane
Wash
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Washington
Public Sale of Farm Effects Near Pulaski September 24 1908
On account of fire the undersigned will sell at public sale at her residence 1.5 miles southwest of Pulaski on the Frizzleburg road Thursday September 24 1908 at 1 o clock p m. Items include horse cattle sheep hogs hay farming implements harness wagons cultivators harrow oats milk cans chickens and more. Nine months credit on sums over five dollars with a five percent cash discount. Auctioneer B W Cover. 2311 Mrs J H Brownlee.
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Pulaski
Frizzleburg Road
Eash
B. W. Cover
J. H. Brownlee
Mercer Fair Attendance Dates Announced
Readers are invited to the Mercer fair scheduled for September 23 to 25, 2006. The event promises exhibits, contests, and community activities across the Mercer venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Fair
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DR. D. Jayne
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Bell Phone
Washington & Jefferson Sts
Lumbing
Paul B. Griffiths
Sycamore Street Bell
Parker
Physicians Pharmacy
J. E. Duff
Mer
N. Mill St
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin
Bell
Allegheny
M. K. Gilliland
The
Pennsylvania
Union Depot
M. K
Pymatuning
Gilliland
Charles Mitcheltree
John McConahy
East Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
McConahy
Erie Railroad
Meadville
Erie
Shenango River
Rosena
C. EB. Peck
Peck
Jim Street
Baltimore and Ohio
New Castle Junction
Atlantic City
Jim
Niagara
R. L. Turner
Pennsylvania Railroad
North Front Street
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Mr. Turner
Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad
New Castle District
Bessemer Company
Francis
Pittsburg
John Hardman
Pensylvania
Edwards
Burns
Bert Walton
Frank Shively
Berlin Center
Alliance
Connors
Market Street
E. A. Stone
Southwest
Stone
Hot Springs
Barberton
Enea
Forest Service
Synod of the West of
U. P
Pennsylvania College
W.C
U. Convention
Wilmington
Fred Oliver
Mary Boyd
West Long Avenue
May Davis
Sutton Street
Hattie Wise
Struthers
O. Clyde Espey
Fred Marshall
East Clayton Street
Edna Riddle
Pennsylvania Avenue
Morris Ruth
Phillips Street
Clark Fisher
South Jefferson Street
John Harris
Lowellville
John Ariington
Dan O’neil
W. L. Murdoch
Wila Wilson
Thomas Waddington
Home Street
New Brighton
W. H. Waddington
George Truman
Hast Long Avenue
Hot Mill
Shenango Tin Mill
Harry
J. Will Neff
Amos Neff
Jacob Neff
Harrisburg
City
Elizabeth Neff
Fred Shaffer
East Long Avenue
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington, D. C
Lawrence Savings
China
Washington St
First National Bank
U. S
SGOO
Clare P. Dushane
E. Washington St
Cole & Swasey
Independent Bank Examiners and Auditors
Broadway, New York
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