Thomson Dies as Pennsylvania Railroad President
Frank Thomson, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, died at 7 30 pm in Philadelphia after a brief illness from heart failure dating from May 15 He rose from humble beginnings at Altoona to lead the system since February 4 1897 Born July 5 1841 in Chambersburg he served in military railroad work during the Civil War and held key posts including general manager and first vice president prior to his presidency This report notes his sudden death and outlines his career milestones and early life.
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Pennsylvania Company
Philadelphia
Frank Thomson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomson
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
Altoona
Thomas A. Scott
Colonel Scott
Young Thomson
Department of the Potomac
Army of the Cumberland
Oil Creek
Grand Duke Alexis
George B. Roberts
The
Road
Hoagland Family Guests and Local Social Visit Notes
Rev ilis Harrod and wife of Franklin Ohio visit his brothers Morgan and Joseph. R B Lipes of the Pennsylvania railroad spends weekend with his parents. Miss Etta Emerick learning the military trade in Fort Wayne with sister Minnie and family. James Vorrie slowly improving and dined with J Z Bollinger and family. Mr and Mrs Fred Frye spent Sunday with relatives.
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Ilis Harrod
Franklin
Ohio
Morgan
Joseph
R. B. Lipes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Etta Emerick
Fort Wayne
Minnie
James Vorrie
J. Z. Bollinger
Fred Frye
Judge dissolves injunction in King v Keegan case
Judge O Rourke dissolved the temporary injunction in the suit of Sarah J King et al against Hugh G Keegan trustee of the J F Schell Loan and Investment company. He ruled the encumbered property was personal property in the trustee's possession and allowed an appeal to the supreme court. Purchasers prepared to remove possessions as offices become barren. county and local loan associations receive specific items.
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Baker
Federal
O’rourke
W. G. Colerick
Supreme Court
Allen County Loan and Savings Association
Life Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery in Missouri
Lilly of HBAL Moh. recounted a typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia and nearly caused consumption. After taking Dr King’s New Discovery, he recovered fully, praising its rapid relief and calling it the best remedy for throat and lung troubles. Regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottles free at Drier & Bro's Drug Store.
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Lilly
H Bal
Ellenwood Case Judgment Issued in Desertion Suit
Judge O Rourke ruled for $500 in the Ellenwood wife desertion case. Warren Ellenwood is jailed and vows not to pay. law requires he remain jailed for one year until the judgment is satisfied.
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Ellenwood
O’rourke
Warren Ellenwood
Despondent Wabash worker ends life with carbolic acid
James Olive Jr aged 65, after nearly 25 years with the Wabash shops, took carbolic acid Tuesday morning at his home 154 West DeWald due to despondency over aging and retirement. He lingered until about 4 pm with medical aid failing. He was born in England and left a wife, one son James and two daughters Rachel and Elizabeth.
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James Olive, Jr
West DeWald Street
Mr. Olive
James, Jr
Rachel
Elizabeth
Revered minister praised by his congregation
Last Sunday afternoon remarks praised the reverend for his leadership and grace, noting the high regard in which he is held by his parishioners.
Various Local Events and Incidents Reported
A late last Thursday dance at Mr Brown ing s, vandalism at a memorial service, and a Mycological society meeting with many attending. Ellison Brosius leaves for Angola to attend school, while Rev Frantz and Rev Harris appearances are noted. Coroner Barnett probes a drowning death of Albert Brown with accidental verdict anticipated. Fort Wayne records 102 degree heat, Rome City cooler at 86 degrees.
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Barnett
New Haven
Albert Brown
Brown
M. L. Jones
The
Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Rome City
Manitoba
Removal of Administrator in Indiana Rail Case
The Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway petitions the circuit court to remove Herman Michael as administrator of the estate of George H. Greenawalt who died after a railroad wreck in Ohio. The company asserts no Indiana jurisdiction and that Greenawalt’s property never came to Indiana, leaving Michael’s letters void. A human-interest line notes Miss Lizzie Brown on Winch street suffers a fracture.
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Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway
Herman Michael
George H. Greenawalt
Chicago & Erie
Ohio City
Coldwater
Cincinnati Northern
Greenawalt
Ohio
Michael
Indiana
Michigan
Miss Brown Injured When Horse Runs Away in New Haven
Miss Brown was driving near New Haven when her horse bolted. She jumped from the buggy and sustained injuries to the left arm and right clavicle. She is under the care of Dr. Duemling.
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Miss Brown
New Haven
Duemling
Deaths and Funerals: Infant Krah. Mrs Adams
Edwin Krah six month old son of Mr and Mrs William Krah died at 11 last night at 65 Wall street death from bowel inflammation Funeral from the residence Wednesday at 2 conducted by Rev Wambsganss Mrs Anna E Adams died last night at Hope hospital from Brights disease aged 55 wife of Jos A Adams had been in poor health Remains removed to her home 74 Harrison street Funeral services will occur Thursday
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Edwin
William Krah
Wall Street
Wambsganss
Anna E. Adams
Hope Hospital
Bright
Jos. A. Adams
Harrison Street
Sunday School Convention at Williamsport
Marion township Sunday school convention set for June 17 and 18 at Williamsport Christian church. Program lists Saturday opening, Sabbath morning and afternoon sessions with talks by Rev. Hill, Rev. A Z Fryberger, Rev. M E Beall, Rev. Ralph Jones, E A K Hackett, Bertha Fry, Grace Todd, Ella Nicholson, Hon J E Graham and others. President C F Hubler presides.
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Marion Township
Christian Church
Williamsport
Hill
Seae
A. Z. Fryberger
M. E. Beall
Ralph Jones
E. A. K. Hackett
J. E. Graham
C. F. Hubler
Eckart Packing Buys Fourteen Acre Farm Near City
The Eckart Packing company purchased David Brun eige's forty acres in Washington township about two and a half miles from the city for 1800 dollars. The deal was made through L. F. Curdes.
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The
Eckart Packing Company
David Bruneige
Washington Township
L. F. Curdes
Day Afternoon at 2:30 From Residence Unknown
A fragment notes an event set for a day afternoon at 2 30 located at a residence with unclear identifiers and missing further details. The text provides no clear names places or outcomes to specify.
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Pr i
Cabinet Meeting Yields Routine Brevity and Absences
Washington June 6 cabinet session focused on routine department matters with no general policy actions. Attorney General Griggs and Secretary Alger were absent. James Hascall moved from Hope hospital to his son’s home on South Calhoun, improving, while Rev Father John Blum visited his brother Charles Blum at St Joseph hospital.
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Washington
Griggs
Alger
James Hascall
Hope Hospital
James Hascall, Jr
South Calhoun Street
Father John Blum
Decatur
City
Charles Blum
St. Joseph Hospital
Reverend Boggs Returns Home Amid Family Illness
Rev J M Boggs former pastor of the Third Presbyterian church has been called home to Athens Ohio where his mother lies gravely ill in a family emergency reported by local sources.
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J. M. Boggs
Third Presbyterian Church
Athens
Ohio
Felts Reappointed County Asylum Superintendent
County commissioners yesterday reappointed Herman W. Felts to lead the county asylum. Felts has faithfully discharged duties for several years and the administration is described as more satisfactory than ever in the institution's history.
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Herman W. Felts
Felts
Bland in critical condition at Lebanon hospital
Lebanon Mo June 6 Representative Richard P Bland remains critically ill with no material change in his condition as of today.
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Lebanon
Richard P. Bland
Mrs Luella Friend Died In Mayville Area At Twenty Five
Mrs Luella Friend wife of W C Friend and daughter of Mr and Mrs Nash Farner died on Friday June 2 aged 25 Funeral services were at the M E church Sunday morning conducted by Rev L C Zingerman A large crowd gathered as she was a devoted Christian Children day was observed at the M P church Sunday evening Rev Hushiser preached his introductory sermon at the Barnett chapel F A Reichelderfer and family visited relatives here Sunday
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Huntertown
George Robinson
Antioch
Estella Smith
Estella
Marion Normal College
Luella Friend
W. C. Friend
Nash Farner
M. E. Church
L. C. Zingmerman
F. A. Reichelderfer
Hushiser
Barnett Chapel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoagland
Judge O'Rourke
Portant
Sarah
J. King Et al
H. G
Keegan
James Olive, SR
Aboit News
Ellison Brosius
Angola
Frantz
North Center Church
Harris
Frank Pfeiffer
H. P. Watter
Maysville
G. RB
Warrant of Law
Lizzie Brown
Winch Street
ADAMS
Grace Todd
Ella Nicholson
Sebanone
Bertha Fry
N. K. Fairbank Company
Citeryo
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Indiana Furniture Company
Calhoun ST
NIST
Progressive Robse Furnishers
R. P. Bland
Maysville and Vicinity
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