Wavolena – A Hospital In A Can!

Currently up for sale on eBay is a tin of Wavolena manufactured by the Waverly Supply Co. of Monongahela PA. According to the lable Wavolena is:

A Splendid Eternal Remedy to assist nature in the Healing of Sores, Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Stings, Ulcers, Poisons, Boils, Felons, Chapped Hands, Salt Rheum, Tetter, Dandruff, and kindred ailments.

SOOTHING COOLING PENETRATING ANTISEPTIC

PRICE 25 CENTS BOX

WAVOLINA

Sales – A Million Boxes In 3 Years!

Wavolena is Natures’s First Aid in Healing! An Unfailing Helper in case of Wound, Bruise or Sore! Valuable for the reduction of the Pain of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lame Back, Piles, Catarrh, Sore Throat, etc. Useful for all Irritations and Abraisions.

The Family Remedy – The Home Favorite – The Daily Friend

DIRECTIONS – Cleanse the parts with hot water. Apply Wavolena freely rubbing well.

WAVERLY SUPPLY CO., MONONGAHELA , PA.

Wavolena truly is a hospital in a can but only if you remember to cleanse the parts.

Monongahela Haze

I stumbled upon a wonderful blog by Monongahela native Devin Bartolotta. Following is an excerpt from a recent post titled “Monongahela Haze”

Monongahela summer evenings have a certain haze to them, or at least they do at my house. But the Monongahela summer haze isn’t just tangible. It’s a feeling, too. It’s when the air is an undetectable temperature, perfectly between warm and cool, and the sky seems bigger than normal. The day turns from blue light to blue dark and if you’re out there just long enough, the stars are bright enough to make you want to lay down and watch. Where no matter what you’re doing, everything seems clearer and calmer and your heart feels it’s where it needs to be.

It’s the kind of hazy evening that makes you want to drive with the windows down, even if you have nowhere to go. It makes you want to throw your hair up in a ponytail, forget what’s on TV or where you have to be tomorrow morning and just simply be.

Devin lives in Ohio now so why not leave a comment on her blog, I’m sure she would appreciate hearing from friends back home.

 

Check Out The New Lost Monongahela Facebook Page

Check out the new Lost Monongahela Facebook page. There you can find photos and links related to Monongahela that might not appear here on the blog. The main reason I created it is to provide a way for you readers to post your own pictures, links and stories related Monongahela and Southwestern PA.

Kennywood’s Open

Sign posted on door of Men’s room, Eat’n Park, Monongahela PA

New Eagle Firefighter Accused of Stealing From Fire Department

A volunteer firefighter in Washington County and his girlfriend have been charged with stealing $40,000 worth of equipment from the fire department and selling some of it at a scrapyard.

Michael Edward Griest, 25, a New Eagle firefighter, is charged with theft, conspiracy, receiving stolen property and related offenses. His girlfriend, Tiffany Marie Gola, 22, of Centerville, is charged with conspiracy and receiving stolen property.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11278/1179940-100.stm#ixzz1aOLJVwTQ

Celebrate Fall On The Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail

A bike ride on the Great Allegheny Passage is a great way to enjoy fall color. This picture is of the Bollman Bridge (1871) near Meyersdale Pa. but the trail at the West Newton or Cedar Brook park access points are just as beautiful.

PNC Bank Is Now The Highest Ranked Major National Bank In The U.S.

Speaking of banks: PNC Bank is now the highest ranked major national bank in the U.S. Reasons for high ranking: good management, productive employees, lower exposure to homes in foreclosure. May be time to invest in some stock.

Rare First National Bank Of Monongahela City Collectable For Sale On Ebay

Up for sale on eBay is a rare memento from the First National Bank Of Monongahela City. I wonder if it was a premium given away to people for doing business with the bank. This would be a great item to purchase and donate to the Monongahela Historical Society! The eBay ad reads:

This Antique Brass Clip has a great patina. It measures 2 1/2 inches across and a little over 2 1/2 inches from top to bottom. On the front it reads “The First National Bank of Monongahela City, PA.” On the back it was stamped “Premier Metal Etching Co., Advertising Signs & Novelties/Long Island City, N.Y

Here is an old ad for the bank:

From Monongahela City Postcard 1930's

The First National Bank Of Monongahela City was located at 318 West Main Street in Monongahela where First Niagra Bank is located today. I believe the building on the right in the postcard image above is the First National Bank of Monongahela building as it appeared in the 1930′s.

[Update 10.4.2011] This FNBMC clip sold for $67 on ebay!

Hotel Glasser aka Marble Hotel, Monongahela PA

Hotel Glasser as of Saturday September 25, 2011. More to follow…

1911 PRR TRAIN DEPOT MONONGAHELA PA

This postcard recently sold on Ebay and the seller described it as “1911 PRR Train Depot Monongahela PA”. The 1911 date is most likely a postmark date. I assume that the photograph is earlier than that. Here you have a great view of both the second and third bridges that crossed the Monongahela River. The older bridge seen in the background crossed the river right behind where Lenzi Service station is located today (in fact, an original stone bridge abutment still stands there). The third bridge is the one many people still remember. The entrance to this bridge was located right where the former Right Aid building is.

The image above shows the area as it currently appears. There is only one railroad building remaining on the right.

Notice how there are no trees along the riverbank in the old picture. They used to build barges in this area so I assume that the trees would have gotten in the way. One thing I’ve noticed when taking these before and after pictures is how much worse the area or building usually appears today. See how sterile the current railroad building looks? You can blame plastic siding for that. Even commercial buildings were built with pride and style back in the day.