Penhale Devitt Quay Syndicate Extends Rail System
The Youngstown Telegram reports a major railroad and street railway consolidation. Penhale Devitt Quay combine with Mahoning Valley and Everett interests to form a vast system from Erie to Cleveland via Meadville Greenville Sharon. Expansion aims to connect Titusville Franklin Oil City and numerous towns, making a Pittsburgh to Cleveland corridor controlled by the syndicate and its allies. The Park & Falls line may join next, with several mergers anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penhale-Devitt- Quay
Feveland
Mahoning Valley
Erle
Meadville
Greenville
Sharon
Penhale-Devitt
Richard Quay
Youngstown and Sharon Power and Light Company
Quay and Battles
Philadelphia
Quay
Eris
Erie
Cambridge Springs
Peoce
Titusville
Franklin
Oil City
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Youngstown
Penhale-Devitt-Quay
Tiverett
Forest City
Everetts
Here
New Castle
Youngstown & Sharon
Park & Falls
Fifth Ward to Return to Wales for Eisteddfod
G W Richards of Hust Long avenue plans to return to South Wales near Swansea in July with the Glee society to compete in an Atlantic City eisteddfod on July 4 and 5. Cynon Davis is among the three top judges, with high hopes for honors. Granite City folks Richard Stokes Clyde Plant and John Horner head home April 22 for new tin mill jobs in Sharon. Short notes cover local visits, recoveries, and job changes, ending with ads for tonic and furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
G. W. Richards
Hust Long Avenue
Jig
South Wales
Swansea
Richards
Glee Society
Atlantic City
Cynon Davis
Granite City
Richard Stokes
Clyde Plant
John Horner
Owens
Canal Dover
Thomas George
South Jefferson Street
Harry Brlews
East Long Avenue
Beaver Falls
Peter Bienkowslki
Oil City
Thomas Lewis
Margaret
Harry Jones
Pittsburg
Up to Die With Croup in Kentucky Child
Mrs P L Cordier of Mannington Kentucky credits Foley s Honey and Tar with saving her three year old daughter s life after a doctor gave up on the case The note cites local pharmacies in Mannington and nearby districts and promotes indigestion remedies and BronO Pep sin as harmless and widely available
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Cordier
Mannington
Foley
Paisley
Washington Street
Passey's
Seventh Ward
Hutton's
Pittsburg
Manin Streets
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Salt Rheum
A letter from Mrs. E Ward of Cove Point Maryland claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured her salt rheum after two days and asserts it cleanses the system to prevent recurrence. The ad emphasizes skin eruptions and urges immediate treatment, claiming unequaled efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lds E. Ward
Cove Point
Wan Hood
Hood
Property Sales Record Transfers in Ellwood City and Nearby
Henry P. Shaner records show transfers including The Pittsburg Company to Charles B. McConnaughy for Ellwood City land at 3650. Coston Burns wills land in Wayne township to Phillip Fox for 335. William N. Potter and wife sell to Ella Martin in Washington township for 800. Jancis Robinson, trustee, to Martha F. Stevens in West New Castle for 1000. John Shaw to James L. Shaw in Neshannock township for 1. Coston Burns and others to Edith J. Welsh in Ellwood City for 300. Edith J. Welsh to Chris Alles in Eligood City for 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Shaner
Pittsburg Company
Charles 8. McConnaughy
Ellwood City
Coston Burns
Phillip Fox
Wayne Township
William N. Potter
Ella Martin
Washington
Jancis Robinson
Martha F. Stevens
West New Castle
John Shaw
James L. Shaw
Neshannock Township
Edith J. Welsh
Eilwood City
Chris Alles
Eligood City
Who is He Who Was Executed in Meadville Telegram
A Meadville telegraph report details the execution of Frank Major. It notes a telegram to the governor claiming jurors sought Major’s conviction and another telegram from a New Castle man claiming ties to a Cleveland paper offering to prove Major’s innocence with two weeks’ delay. Governor Stone refused intervention after discussing with Sheriff Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Frank Major
Syi
Conyvicwed Miers
Fulkmar
New Castle
Cleveland
Major
Stone
Sheriff Scott
T. 14
Comweay
Post Office to Allow Short Summer Attire for Carriers
The postmaster general will permit letter carriers to wear a blouse instead of a coat during hot weather. The assistant attorney general for the post office department ruled that the 48 hour work week limit expires with the current appropriation act on June 30. Afterward the department will re-enact the eight hour law from March 24, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Heller Endorses Krause Headache Capsules in Omaha
Albert Heller of 174 Farnham Omaha testifies that Krause's Headache Capsules gave him the best relief among headache remedies after trying many. He notes others share the same praise. Price is 25 cents and the product is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Heller
Farnham
Omaha
Krause
Frew Furniture Company Offers Large Stock and Low Prices
An advertisement proclaims Frew Furniture Company has the largest selection in the city with prices 25 percent lower than elsewhere. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for digestion and appetite issues, sold by J. C. Hutton, with a playful closing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frew Furniture Company
T's
Taro
Frew Furniture Co
Chamberlain
J. C. Hutton
Seventh Ward Notes Show Weddings, Traffic Shifts and Local Upgrades
The Seventh ward contains wedding news for Thomas Hannon and Miss May Baney, plus a surprise for Dollie Hammond. Spring gardening returns as sunny days draw residents to flower beds and lawns. Freight traffic moves from DeForest to Akron for same-day delivery, improving service. City building improvements proceed with new steps and interior papering, pleasing local dealers. An inspection tour by Wittsburg & Western officials departs for Painesville, while residents like John Loner, James Conn, Miss Elizabeth Clark, and others are noted for visits and returns. Dr W Wilson receives a fresh coat of paint, and long-time resident John Robinson returns from North Carolina seeking renewed health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hannon
May ‘Baney
Dollie Hammond
Seventh Ward
DeForest
New Castle
Akron
Presbyterians Plan New COresta Church Building in Shenango Area
The Shenango Presbytery in New Wilmington decided to use proceeds from church land sales to fund a new building on donated property in the Terrace avenue area. Rev H S Jordan presided, with ministers from Leesburg and Vandergrift officiating and officers elected to the Philadelphia assembly. A large gathering discussed care for new converts and routine business filled the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Thomas Morehead
Terrace Avenue
Shenango Presbytery
New Wilmington
H. S. Jordan
First Presbyterian Church
Hey. Johnston
Neshannock
Vandergrift
Blaisville
S. A. Kirkbride
Ts Leesburg
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
C. Sankey
Central Church
T. W. Swan
New Brighton
Wm. A. Taylor
Westfield Church
Mount Jackson
Blood Purifier Ad Claims Chamberlain Tabs Best Value
The ad touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a superior blood purifier, urges keeping lungs liver kidneys and bowels healthy, claims one dose is worth a dollar bottle, price 24 cents, samples free at J C Hutton's drug store. A testimonial praises One Minute Cough Cure for lung illness and speedy relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. C. Hutton
Mr. T. K. Hougeman
Manatawney, Pa
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred Hyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Stora
Peruna touted as cure for summer catarrh in 1900s ad
Mary J Kennedy of Armour & Co endorses Peruna as a permanent cure for summer catarrh and indigestion after eight years of travel and failed physician prescriptions. She claims three months of Peruna use rejuvenated her, and the company offers free Fr "Summer Catarrh" information from The Penone Medicine Co of Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Kennedy
Armour’ & Co
Omals
Neb
Misa Kennedy
Peruna
Penone Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
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AAMT
Penhale- Devitt-Quay Syndicate
Welsbach
Bastas Loap
Yusea Welsbach
Whitla Piaimbing Cn
Croton Ave
Liberty St
South New Castle
Morgan Thomas
Morris Street
Walford Cunningham
M. A. Jones
J. W. Jones
Albert Aiken
Allegheny
Margaret Wilks
Preston Avenue
B.S. Morgan
South Mill’ Street
James Goodhead
Hughes
Joseph Quinn
Thomas Webster
Niles, O
Melda Fleming
Allsentown
G. H. VanHorn
South
Jefferson Street
Oll City
Charles Batten
William Clark
Harry Lutton
Bleakley Avenue
Howard Hardley
Mahoning Avenue
May Bowden
Niles
Anna Quinn
Howe Street
John Campbell
East Brook
Fred Balmer
Shenango
Edward Wooley
Court House
Heller
Wittsburg & Western Road
Ute Seventh Ward
Painesville
Finney
Dunkle
Anderson
Heinman
Sehriver
John Loner
James Conn
Carnegie, Pa
Elizabeth Clark
West Madison Avenue
Chicago
James Harrison
Mercersburg
John Hyde
A. C. Hyde
Stella Liken
J. Si. Rumberger
Greenville, Pa
J. W. Hennon
North Liberty Street
John Robinson
Ashevd
North Carolina
Robinson
SSI Corea
Presbyterian, Presbytery
Douglas Enlem- Aade Rhees
Weil & Son
Washington ST
OPERA
New York
Old Homestead
1 Street Theatre
Alleen Tves
Jerome H. Eddy
New England
Boston Herald
R. C. G. White
East
1St Baptist Church
Eoth
Chas, A. McCready
Pittsburg Street
Costa Ns
Businngs
E.H. Conway & Company
West St. Cloud Hotel
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