Enchanted Distance Delivers A Narrow Lynching Mistake
A mob in New Castle Pennsylvania mistook Catherine Rooks of Pittsburgh for a lynching target. Disguised as a man to visit an invalid brother, she rode a freight car to New Castle Junction where the crowd dragged her toward execution before she screamed and revealed her gender. The mob released her. a collection funded her continued journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Long
Newcastle
England
Evening Standard
St. James
New Castle
New York
the Express
Catherine Rooks
Pittsburg
Chicago
New Castle Junction
Bell Telephone, News Report Returns Saturday Elections
Officials of Bell Telephone and The News shared returns Saturday showing Tener leading in Lawrence County with strong showing for Weingartner. Wallace, Reynolds gained in the representative race while McMillin and Leslie vied for second nomination. Agnew in doubt, Bigham possible winner for county treasurer as precincts reported slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Company
New Castle
Lawrence County
Telephone Company
Monongahela Valley
Washington County
Tener
Patterson Stationery Company
Washington Street
Apple Alley
Court House
Weingartner
Emery
Beaver County
Wallace
Reynolds
Pitts
McMillin
Leslie
Agnew
Bigham
Baccalaureate Sermon Highlights Mt Jackson Graduates
Rev. Paul F. Yourd delivers baccalaureate sermon to Mt Jackson High School graduates in a crowded Presbyterian church setting. Delegates for Shenango Presbytery and General Assembly duties are noted amid Easter preparations and local church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Jackson High School
Mt. Jackson
Paul F. Yourd
Mt. Jackson United Presbyterian Church
Yourd
M. Wilson Keith
Newell Avenue
Mahoningtown
Mahoningtown Methodist Church
Richard Nye Merrill
A O H Plans Major Irish Reunion This Summer
Division No 4 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a smoker at Timlin's hall in St Teresa Hill Sunday afternoon. Division No 6 met in the A O H hall. Mahoning county Hibernians prepare a large reunion likely in Youngstown this summer after two years in New Castle. Harriman's Erie railroad takeover fuels belief of a new passenger station for Youngstown.
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Order of Hibernians
Timlin’s Hall
Sbrer Hill
Youngstown
Hibernians
Mahoning County
New Castle
Harriman
Erie Railroad
A Spring Tonic from an Old German Remedy
An elderly remedy recipe mixes Cinchona tincture rhizoma Gentian tincture and Cinnamon water to create a tonic. Taken before meals it allegedly increased appetite and energy, restoring vigor and activity. The author recommends readers try this inexpensive mixture after consulting a physician.
Mercer County Medical Society Plans Hospital for Inebriates
At the society’s next meeting a plan to erect a hospital for inebriates will be discussed, outlining proposed facilities and expected benefits for treatment and rehabilitation. Local physicians consider the project a step forward in public health care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Medical Society
Mrs Foulke Injured In Croton Avenue Fall
Mrs C W Foulke wife of Rev Foulke of Croton avenue suffered a serious fall from a second floor veranda Saturday. The railing gave way and she dropped about 15 feet landing on her side and shoulder. A doctor found a broken shoulder and several ribs with possible internal injuries. Friends await further news on her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Foulke
Old German scientist claims pile cure with acids and ointment
A scientist described as German touts a permanent cure for piles using 6 drops Carbolic Acid, 1 dram Zotan, and 1-2 oz Zine Ointment applied twice daily. The note says druggists carry the ingredients.
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Edenburg
Bell Telephone CO
NEWS
Seventh Ward
Verry Ward
Baxter
Third Christian Church
South Mill Street
Shenango River
East Cherry Street
Pitsburg
James Ball
Fulton Street
Standard Steel Car Company
Laura Spencer
Mahoning Avenue
Harold Reed
Ellwood City
George McKee
New Galilee
Carrie Warner
Wampum
Amy Thomas
Ashland Avenue
Frank Marquence
East Madison Avenue
Mary McElhaney
North Liberty Street
Greenville
W. L. Chapin
Mercer
Ralph McCready
North Cedar Street
Carl Phillips
Long Avenue
Fifth Ward
Charles E. Koons
W. Lee Gilmore
Annie Walker
Margaret Joyce
John Hayes
Meadville
Fred Wilkins
New Castle Forge and Bolt Company
Danie Swagger
Mamie Swagger
West Cherry Street
Fred Jones
Piso’s
Piso
W.c. Welker
Lawrence Savings and Trust
Bell Phone
the Outlet CO
Copenhagen
Pia
Dyapepaia
Reet Fav
Ced
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
MO. C. Wallace
Washington St
Star Family Theater
Opera House
A. L. Wilbur
Cole & Johnson
Moser Wall Paper CO
North Mercer ST
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