Local ads feature Fails and Tyler's Oyster House
Multiple notices advertise John C. Fails selling St Jacob's Oil and various patent medicines. C N Tyler's sells fish and groceries and hosts oysters. J A Hainer Co. offers jewelry, fish, groceries, and seasonable goods. events include ice cream at City Hall and a grand entertainment May 20. temperance meetings and local promotions proliferate across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvertix
John C. Fails
St. Jacob's
Tyler's
John C
John C. Pats
Dr. Bell
Ed. Oey
J. A. Hainer & Co
City Hall
Liliputian Opera Company to Stage Pocahontas at Opera House
A remarkable troupe called the Liliputian Opera Company will present matinee and night performances at the Opera House next Saturday. The company features performers ranging from 34 to 8 feet tall, including Col. Orr at eight feet, presenting Pocahontas with advertised low admission and reserved-seat options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liliputian Opera Company
Opera House
Col. Orr
Mass convention of Iron and Steel Workers in Beaver grows
Amalgamated Association planning a large mass convention at Beaver with Eric signaling a significant turnout and delegation. Organizing leaders anticipate strong participation from union locals and affiliated groups.
Recommendation for J S Taggart in New Castle PA
A card from John Alford stating he sold his interest in the fire insurance business to Mr. J S Taggart. He praises Taggart and recommends him to patrons, noting Taggart is not a stranger in the community and providing Taggart’s office location in Clendenin's block, New Castle, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S.taggart
General Conference Opens in Cincinnati Under Bishop Scott
The twenty third quadrennial General Conference of the M E church meets in Cincinnati Ohio with Bishop Scott presiding and Bishop Wiley giving the welcome. Bishop Simpson offers the response as 354 delegates attend the opening session. The conference is expected to continue through June first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.e.church
Cincinnati
Ohio
Scott
Wiley
Simpson
Four New Bishops Elected by General Conference
The General Conference of the M. E. Church elected four bishops Cyrus D. Foss L L D president of Wesleyan University Middletown Conn John Hurst president of Drew Theological Seminary Madison New Jersey Henry D Warren of Philadelphia and Dr E G Haven Chancellor of Syracuse University New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Cyrus D. Foss
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
John » Hurst
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
New Jersey
Henry D. Warren
Philadelphia
E. G. Haven
Syracuse University
New York
flowers and plants sale at shaw’s greenhouse
Mrs. Wm. H. Shaw offers a rare selection of flowers and plants at her greenhouse at the east end of North street. Includes geraniums in colors for massing verbenas of choice kinds and a general variety of pot plants for bedding out. Hanging baskets and in-season garden plants such as tomato cabbage and celery offered at reasonable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Shaw
North Street
Shaw's Hill
Iron Situation and Mill Updates In Local Work
In unsettled iron markets no definite plan for regular mill running exists. Etna iron works continues with a thriving nail department and Lawrence iron works reports activity in bar and guide mill. Sheet department halted by broken roll. Bradley Reis & Co. sheet mill remains active. seven furnaces in the city show Etna No.1 Neshannock Crowther and Kesena in blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna Iron Works
Lawrence Iron Works
Bradley, Reis & Co
Etna No.1
Neshannock
Crowther and
Kesena
New Jewelry Establishment Opens by Col Cubbison
Former patrons of D M Cubbison are told the Col has resumed his jewelry watch and clock repair business. He offers quick turnaround and skilled work known in the region and will operate from a room with Johnson's book store at Corner Washington street and Apple alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Cubbison
Cubbison
Johnson’s Book Store
Washington Street
Apple Alley
Miss Perdue Expands Greenhouse and Bedding Plant Stock
Miss Perdue on Grant street opposite G W Crawford residence offers greenhouse and bedding plants this spring with improved facilities. She is known for hanging baskets vases and ferneries and can supply early vegetable plants and everything from a greenhouse. Extensive additions make her greenhouse the city's finest and best arranged for flowers and plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treenhouse
Miss Perdue
Grant Street
G. W. Crawford
Census Enumerators Appointed in Lawrence County
The following named persons have been appointed Census Enumerators for Lawrence County covering townships and boroughs including Big Beaver, Wampum, Hickory, Little Beaver, Mahoning, Neshannock, New Castle, Shenango, Slippery Rock, Union, Washington, Wilmington and Wayne with assigns in wards and divisions. Listed names include R McCready J W Clarke H P Shaner Thomas Love Hiram Watson Ed ward Durban James McGowan John Elder Martin Gantz James M Long S L White William Weller David Hamilton Samuel W Bell J W Campbell James Whippo G f McLean David Sankey N B Carter A H Cunningham James M Watson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Big Beaver
Wampum Borough
R. McCready
Hickory Township
J. W. Clarke
Little Beaver
H. P. Shaner
Mahoning
Thomas Love
Neshannock
Hiram Watson
New Castle
Edward Durban
James McGowan
John Elder
Martin Gantz
James M. Long
North Beaver Township
L. White
Perry Township
William Weller
Plaingrove
David Hamilton
Pulaski
Samuel W. Bell
Scott
J. W. Campbell
Shenango
James Whippo
Slipperyrock
J. W. Shafter
Taylor
G. F. McClean
Union
David Sankey
Washington
N.b.carter
Wayne
A. H. Cunningham
Wilmington
James M
Personalities in the City Visitors and new homes noted
Beaver Falls resident Mr Frank Butler called yesterday. W C Haus and lady of Sharon visited friends. James Allison of Hickory township builds a two story double tenement on Walnut Street Third ward. Lee W Sutton improves Milton Street property with a barn and wash house. J R Miller N C F R R agent on leave was in Council Bluffs Iowa last week. James McMillen constructs a Court Street two story frame dwelling likely the nicest of its size in the area. F H Raiff and William Woceph of Millersburg Ohio visited D K Perdue and wife. The eg connected with Stanompany report good business. Prof A R Milner Canal Dover Ohio sent three music copies Francis Murphy Temperance March General Custer's Last March and My Prima Donna Waltz. he will accept thanks. Hon E S N Morgan Secretary of Wyoming Territory was here last week then left for Cheyenne with family. long-time county and state politician, loyal to principle over party. Wishes him success in new home. Friends will always find him and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McMillen
Court Street
F. H. Raiff
William Woceph
Millersburg
Ohio
D. K. Perdue
A R. Milner
Canal Dever
Francis Murphy
General Custer
N. Morgan
Wyoming Territory
Cheyenne
Morgan
Will J. McConnell
Mr. McConnell
City Hall
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Harry Wisener
Wm. E. Boyd
John Dimler
Rob’t McCoy
John Boyd
Andrew Smith
Capt
John C. Richardson
Pearson Street
M. E
O. L Meade
McConnell
Grand Army of Temperance
Megstings
The
Bat
I. P. McWilliams
James H. McVey
Hilltown
Ipex
McWilliams
McVey
McWilliam
Alderman Platt
Squire Platt
Alderman Bowman
Squire
Papa
Prohibition Convention Reorganizes County slate in City Hall
The Lawrence County Prohibition Convention met in City Hall on Saturday May 15 at 1 30 p m with Rev John Alford elected Secretary and delegates confirmed. Committees on resolutions and delegates to Altoona were named and a debate over nominating a county ticket concluded with the original motion carried. Nominees for county offices including Assembly District, Register and Recorder and District Attorney were announced along with a county executive committee and nominating panel. Adjourned with benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
City Hall
Dr. Starr
V.j.m. Crouch
John Alford
J. M. Martin
A. C. Pettitt
M.G. Elliott
Altoona
J. M. Crouch
W. A. Weller
James Hutchinson
Dr. Browne
Charles Wright
Marquis
Dr. Pettitt
Assembly
Robert Peebles
Scott Township
Samuel Elliott
New Wilmington
Register and Recorder
J. Ed. McConnell
Jas
A. Gardner
Iron Card Rates Fall and Labor Demonstrations Stir
The Later Tribune details fluctuating card rates for bar iron from 2 cents pre August 1879 to 2 1/2 and then 2 1/2 cents after May 10 on a downward trend. It notes the Beaver tariff demonstration, possible counter demos, and calls for rent relief as labor hits hard pan prices and questions future housing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Cotumns
Dispatch
National Association
Beaver
Western Iron Association
McConnell's Movement Arouses City In Temperance Campaign
The city rallies as McConnell's temperance effort draws large crowds at City Hall and Disciple Church. About 37 new pledge signers join a growing bloc of young men and locals, with Pittsburgh visitors praising New Castle methods and a packed Sunday program drawing extra attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. McConnell
Meetings of the people to curb liquor traffic
A speaker notes that meetings are citizen driven not church led with Mr. McConnell as President and Treasurer guiding an executive committee. The aim is to redeem the city’s drunkards and awaken Christian conscience to stop the liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ings
McConnell
Christaan
Drunkenness arrest of elderly city man
An Allan Fruitfield a seventy year old country resident was found intoxicated on the city streets. Officer Frew detained him at the lock up until morning. He appeared before the Mayor and was fined one dollar plus costs or three dollars fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Fruitfield
Frew
Costa
Drunken Woman Arrested and Fined in City
Mrs Casey was found intoxicated on the street last Wednesday evening. Officer John Marshall arrested her and after a hearing Mayor imposed a fine and costs totaling 3.50, which she paid before being discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
John Marshall
Arrest for Larceny Involving $28 and Shanty Confession
Wilbert Gillespie reported to Squire Platt by Officer Schafer, John Lindsey arrested for larceny of $28 after a night of drinking in a shanty. Hearing held Friday. Alderman Platt bound Lindsey to await grand jury finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Gillespie
Squire Platt
John Lindsey
Schafer
Gillespie
Lindsey
Alderman Platt
A Wheelbarrow Load
Wm Kline of this city was overcome by whisky last Tuesday evening and found asleep on ashes in Apple Alley at about 5 o clock. Officer Frew and Policeman Marshall carried him in a wheelbarrow to the vault for whisky lovers, where he was disposed of. The next morning the Mayor fined him 1 dollar plus costs for his dissipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kline
Frew
Apple Alley
Marshall
Drunk Man Misses Way In New Castle Area
Owen Duitty of Mercer county near Clarks ville wandered to New Canada last Wednesday. He became intoxicated and collapsed in a back alley where Officer Frew found him. After a drag and help to the lock-up he asked if he was in Sharon or Greenville. He paid a $3.50 fine at the herring and returned home resolved not to visit New Castle again.
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Owen Duitty
Clarksville
Mercer County
New Canada
Frew
Owen
Sharon
Greenville
New Castle
Local arrests and a shop full of bargains described
A report details arrests by Officer Frew for drunkenness and mayoral hearings with fines and short jail time. It then recounts a Hilltown feud between McWilliams and McVey over a love triangle, property damage, and counts of trespass and larceny, ending with legal cautions and a satirical note on a Stritmater Brothers store promotion.
Local DA candidate denies withdrawal from canvass
Asa W. Harrisow states he has not withdrawn and remains active in seeking the District Attorney nomination. He plans to use honorable means to secure the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Corp
Asrzt W. Haxpisow
Corresp
A draft letter from Wirtensburg discusses turning to business for money with court backing and twelve endorsements. The writer argues for proceeds and claims authority surpassing clergy and doctors, noting concerns against the venture and the risk of someone else selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earters Expex
Memmine
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C. N. Tyler's
Fish and Preters
John C. Falls
Shiloh
Tyler
Tyler’s
St. Jacob’s Oil
Hamburg
Edwin O. Raney
J. C. Hanna
Ed. O. Raney’s
Diamond
Davis Vertical
J. C. Hanna’s
James C. Hannes
St. Louis
J. A. Mainer & Co
J.C. Hanna
Pennsylvania
Power's Commercial College
Thomas & Miller
Sedwin O. Raney
Demet
Ladies of the Y. M.T. A. Choir
Cleveland
Iron Workers Grand Plebe
John McIntyre
Shenango Township
Princeton
Milton
Hoyt
Davie Campbell
Davie
A. B. Gibson
Frank Butler
Beaver Falls
W.C. Haus, Esq
Lady
James Allison
Walnut Street
Third Ward
Lee W. Sutton
Milton Street
J. R. Miller
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Police Intelligence
Michael Feren
John Wetzell
Stritmater Brothers
the Domestic Department
Lonadale
Hill
Dress Goods Department
Notion Department
Berlin
Cloth Department
Shoe Department
Philadelphia City
Horner
Blister
Wilder's
Barnett’s Grocery
Ww. B. Horner
Wirtemburg
SS. MA. Quest
Cook & Mayne’s
South Street
Mercer and
Jefferson Street
Cunningham's Foundry
Dean
Bachman, Joseph & CO
Federal Street
Allegheny City
Children
Boggs & Buhl
Allegheny City, Pa
A. McCilvray & Co
Mike Hannon
Mercer Street
Olf Wagner
Wagnebr
Washington S&t
S. E. Ward
Prop'r
Threety
Ward
Soha
Falls
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