Odd Fellows Hold Special Service at Fifth Ward Church
Several hundred members from She Mango and New Castle lodges of the Odd Fellows and many Daughters of Rebekah attended at the Central Christian church on Long avenue. Rev Burns of Grace M. E. led the service and spoke on the order’s Bible based principles and deeds, with notable music by Jesus Winifred and Blodwen Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She- Mango
New Castle
Odd Fellows
Daughters of Rebekah
Central Christian Church
Long Avenue
Burns
Grace M. E. Church
Odd Fellowship
Jesus Winifred
Blodwen Lewis
Underframe Department Reopens at Standard Car Works
Operations resumed Monday in the underframe department after a shutdown caused by a lack of orders. Other plant sections had been active for some time as orders returned, but material shortages due to railroad operations delayed full restart.
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Standard Car Works
Mahoning Avenue
Seventh Ward
Tubetown
New Castle Stamping Company
American Can Company
Shenango Tin Mill
Sewer trench work hits gas line near engineering works
While digging the trench for a new sewer in the Fifth ward, workers burst a gas line near the Pennsylvania engineering works. The line broke in several places, causing trouble for Mr. Kiscadden and assistants. Sewer construction continues rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Pennsylvania Gineering Works
Kiscadden
Floods Block Fifth Ward Streets After Brief Rain
Heavy rain Saturday afternoon floods streets in the Fifth ward. Hamilton street Long avenue and Mill streets become impassable for a period as floodwaters cover roadways despite rainfall not appearing severe.
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Fifth Ward
Hamilton Street
Long Avenue
Mill Streets
Street Car Wage Scale Goes Into Effect For Two Years
The Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light company enacts a new street car wage scale effective Saturday. The scale matches the prior rates but extends the agreement for the next two years.
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Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light Company
Remarkable 91 year old Skidmore resident hosts extended family
Mrs. Mary A. Reeher of Skidmore Lawrence County remains active at 91. Her family includes daughters granddaughters and great great grandchildren born in Claytonia and Butler. She credits moderation for her vigor and has long ties to the Lutheran church at Blacktown after moving from Greensburg and Butler County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Reeher
Skidmore, Law. Co
Hale
Skidmore
Lawrence County
Butler County
Reeher
Susan Denniston
W. R. Denniston
Slippery Rock
Denniston
Cora Callahan
Clayton
Edna Lucile
B. D. Martin
Jacob Reeher
Reeder
Eastbrook
Lutheran Church
Blacktown
Good Roads Machinery case leads trial docket in Union township
The Good Roads Machinery company sues Union township for payment of a road machine amid disputes over township authorization. Other trial list cases include Hartzell v Western Allegheny Railroad for trespass, Pennsylvania Engineering works v Bratz for assumpsit, Hyde v New Castle for trespass, McKinney v Railroad for trespass, Douds v Manufacturers Light and Heat for ejectment, Faust v Sankey, Alexander v Kiser for scire facias on mechanic lien, D Onati v Fisher for trespass, McConnell v Ranney for assumpsit, and Roessler and Hasslatcher Chemical v Patterson for assumpsit.
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Good Roads Machinery Company
Union Township
Michael Hartzell
Western Allegheny Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
William Bratz
A. C. Hyde
City of
New Castle
Charles B. McKinney
Frank C. Douds
Manufacturers
Light and Heat Company
Frederick Faust
Crawford Sankey
J. L. Alexander
Harry G. Kiser
Scire Facias Sur
Agnesina D’ Onati
Joseph Fisher
Frank McConnell
Cassius W. Ranney
The
Roessler and Hasslatcher Chemical Company
G. L. Patterson
Petition Seeks Reprieve in Serge Case From Lawrence Bar
A petition asking Governor Stuart to grant Rosario Serge a reprieve was taken to Harrisburg by Attorney S. P. Emery and J. W. Cunningham. The petition, signed by nearly all Lawrence county lawyers, argues the jury erred in a first degree murder verdict. Additional letters to the governor accompany the petition amid broad local citizen support.
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Stuart
Rosario Serge
Lawrence
Harrisburg
S. P. Emery
J. W. Cunningham
Serge
Suit Brought for Eight Thousand From Polish Church
The Guarantee Title and Trust Company of Pittsburg sues St. Marys Polish Catholic Church for 8000 dollars. Rev John Andrzejewski signed a note for 8000 payable to Fidelity Funding four months after date, purchased by the trust company but not paid. Clergy and congregation face work stoppage. an extension of time may be sought.
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Guarantee Title and Trust Company of
Pittsburg
St. Mary’s
John Andrzejewski
Fidelity Funding Company
German Savings and Deposit Bank of
Guarantee Title and Trust Company
How Widows May Get New Pension of $12 a Month
A 1908 notice from Capt D Ashworth in Pittsburg explains an act increasing pensions to 12 dollars monthly for widows, minors, and helpless children not yet on rolls. No new application needed. payout via voucher on July 4 1908. Hold present certificate until pension agent requests its return.
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D. Ashworth
U. S
Pittsburg
Pension Bureau
Capt. Ashworth
Petersburg church rededicated with regional turnout
Members of the Petersburg Presbyterian church in Ohio near North Beaver township gathered for a Sunday rededication after months of remodeling. Sermons by T. B. Orr and Rev. J. F. Kirkbride were followed by a large chorus. Local ministers from Columbiana and East Palestine spoke.
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Petersburg Presbyterian Church
State Line
Ohio
North
Beaver Township
T. 8. Orr
Poland Seminary
J. F. Kirkbride
Columbiana
W. P. Hollister
East Palestine
Chinese Anger as Japanese Squadron Near Canton
Canton riots flare over reports that a Japanese squadron from Amoy is sailing to Canton. The public sees the move as a show of force against the anti Japanese boycott. Governmental alarm contrasts with popular approval of the campaign’s perceived success.
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United Press
Canton
China
Amoy
Butler Area Social Notes Mention Visits and Moves
Mrs. George Hetrick of Butler visited daughter Mrs. aes Guiney. J. C. McCandless to spend weeks with son Frank at Chanute Kansas. Mrs. C. E. Barto visiting mother Mrs. Caroline Martin at Mars as Mrs. Martin suffers rheumatism. Mrs. Ed Wahl of Evans City to housekeep after visiting mother Mrs. George Skinner. Sudden death of Mrs. W. H. McCord reported. husband died three months earlier. George Gerwig and family visit daughter Mrs. Neal in Beaver County. Neal ill with pneumonia. Geis and family move to Watters house. Stewart to H Hoffman house. Henry Hoffman to Butler. Well on Gerwig lot yields 80 to 90 barrels. Reformed church lot well showing. two wells on Milt McKinney also prospering.
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George Hetrick
Butler
Aes Guiney
J. C. McCandless
Frank
Chanute
Kan
C. E. Barto
Caroline Martin
Mars
Martin
Ed Wahl
Evans City
George Skinner
W. H. McCord
Mr. McCord
George Gerwig
Neal
Beaver County
Wm. Geis
Watters
Wm. Stewart
H. Hoffman
Henry Hoffman
Gerwig
Reformed Church
Milt
Eighteen Offenders Before Mayor Lusk
Eighteen offenders appeared before Mayor Lusk in a Sunday noon police court session. Fifteen were common drunks and three were suspicious characters. Those arrested for intoxication were released and those held on suspicion were ordered to leave town within one hour.
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Lusk
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Fifth Ward Church
PISO
Mary
Ferret
Piso’s
Fantone
Toon
Union National Bank
New Castle, PA
Gov. Stuart
Petersburg
Richard Nye Merrill
Mahoningtown Methodist Church
Rev. Merrill
R. N. Merrill
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Order of Railroad Conductors
W. E. Pettycrew
George Wiley
C. A. Stewart
North Beaver
Ray McGreagor
Harry Martin
Clark Espey
Ed Murdoch
East Clayton Street
Frank Connell
West Clayton Street
Harry Altman
West Cherry Street
Mary Spencer
East Madison Avenue
Youngstown
Frank Reed
North Cedar Street
Struthers
Mary Thompson
Enon Valley
George Smith
South Cedar Street
Irma
Irene Noss
Fred Hartman
East Cherry Street
Pennsylvania
Tom Reese
North Ashland Avenue
East Liverpool
Fred Hayes
East Ashland Avenue
Cleveland
Will Lawrence
New Castle Forge and Bolt Company
Will Davis
New Castle Forge and Bolt Works
John Eppinger
E. Washington St
Senator
Hage
Merry Widow
Heather Coats
Bloom Petti
Ne Lawn
Charles W. Nolan & CO
East Washington ST
Japan
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Bell Telephone
Washington and
Jefferson Streets
Rio
Santos
Seve 250
Howard Munnell
Pittsburg Street
Union Station
Ank
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