Seven Opinions Handed Down by Lawrence County Court
Judge Wallace issued seven opinions in Lawrence County cases including a perpetual injunction against the Neshannock township road supervisors in the Ace case and a ruling denying Merchant an injunction against the Allegheny and Western railroad. The docket covers disputes over a stream nuisance, railroad crossings, a brass shipment claim, indictment issues, and final accounts in estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Wallace
Ralph M. Campbell
Elizabeth Ace
Neshannock Township
Carn
B. Clark
R. B. Crocker
Ace
New Wilmington Road
Clover Post Office
Annie T. Merchant
Allegheny & Western Railroad
Merchant
Shenango Township
Charles Levine
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The
Commonwealth
Matthew Gregory
Ellen Mae Shaw
Leslie
Mercer County
Charles G. Alexander
Phoebe I. Meredeth
J. D. Brown
George W. Crouch
Atlantic Iron & Steel Company
Crouch
W. C. Smith
Kinsey Daniels
North Beaver voters seek split of First precinct
Three commissioners appointed by Judge Wallace will meet August 21 at the Knights of Pythias hall in Mt. Jackson to hear residents about dividing the First voting precinct of North Beaver township. Civil Engineers Zahnizer Cummings and Crawford were chosen after petitions to subdivide circulated among residents. Current setup has First precinct voting in Mt. Jackson and Second in Moravia. Bessemer residents travel far and want a nearer polling place.
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Wallace
North Beaver Township
Knights of Pythias Hall
Mt. Jackson
George B. Zahnizer
J. W. Cummings
Wm. Crawford
Moravia
Bessemer
Inspection Tour Praises Youngstown Sharon Line and New Castle Route
A group of road officials and prominent citizens inspected the Youngstown Sharon and Youngstown New Castle lines. The party praised the roadbed and equipment on the line to New Castle via New Bedford, noting smooth rides and a straight 8,000 foot stretch. They visited substations with Westinghouse gear and discussed Havana Cuba electric railway prospects for a beach resort development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown- Sharon
Youngstown-New Castle
Youngstown & Sharon Railway Company
New Castle
New Bedford
Youngstown
James Kennedy
George A. Banker
George ©. Phillips
John P. Hazlett
John Morris
W.W. H. Park
Judge Mandaley
Havana
Cuba
Joe F. Froggett
Hubbard
Sharon Line
Tod
Park & Hamilton
Sharon
North Avenue
McGuffeystreet
Westinghouse
W. H. Park
Cleveland
Messrs. Pryor and Hayes
Mandaley
J. D. Millegan
Baldwin Polar Expedition Seeks North Pole Return
William Zeigler, Baldwin Polar expedition financier, receives a dispatch from Evelyn Baldwin commander saying to keep faith and that Baldwin will attempt anew to reach the pole. The team had recently returned to a Norwegian port without reaching the pole. Frithiof is the steamship used with the America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press
New York
William Zeigler
Evelyn Briggs Baldwin
Tromsol
Norway
Frithiof
Zeigler
Baldwin
North Pole
America
Pole
Amputation of Pittsburg and Western Work Train Foreman
John Schriver of East Madison Avenue Seventh Ward, foreman of the Pittsburg and Western work train, had his right leg amputated Tuesday afternoon at his home by Doctors L W Wilson and Paris Shoaff after being crushed beneath a train at DeForest Junction two weeks earlier. The leg was removed four inches below the knee due to crushed bones. he is recovering as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schriver
East
Madison Avenue
Seventh Ward
Pittsburg & Western
Schriver
L. W. Wilson
Paris Shoaff
DeForest Junction
Mr Edwin Johnson Praises Dr Chase Nerve Pills
Mr Edwin Johnson of Mill Street New Castle Pennsylvania reports better sleep and steadier nerves after using Dr Chase's Nerve Pills bought at Paisley's Drug Store. He says his general strength and energy improved and recommends the pills. Sold at 50 cents a box at dealers or from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with portrait and signature on each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Johnson
Mill Street
New Castle
A. W. Chase
Paisley
Dr. Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
Army and Navy Maneuvers Defects to Be Made Public
Washington reports say upcoming joint maneuvers will publish defects in both services. Officials expect revelations on coast defense weakness and target practice shortfalls. Full officer reports will feed war and navy secretary briefings to the president, possibly boosting treasury requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Dispatch
Washington
Army
National Treasury
Niblack
Higginson
Caribbean
North Atlantic
Electric block signal system slated for wide rail rollout
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad plans complete electric block signals between Youngstown and Pittsburg within days. New Castle Junction already uses the system. full North of Pittsburg service aimed by September 1 with Monongahela and Youghiogheny divisions following. The test shows freight capacity doubling and few delays. through trains rarely face over 15 minutes of hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Youghiogheny
New Power Project At Neshannock Falls
The Ellwood Advocate reports a proposed dam at Neshannock Falls to power stone quarries run by Davis & Harris of Wampum and Drake & Stratton of Pittsburgh. About 300 workers handle 10 to 12 carloads daily. 600 horsepower could be generated with potential for 2000. Water quality described as crystal clear. drinking water use eyed. New Castle nearby may benefit amid water shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood Advocate
Neshannock Falls
Davis & Harris
Wampum
Drake & Stratton
Pittsburg
Neshannock
New Castle
Hancock Siege Recalled From Civil War Battle Narrative
John Frey recalls Hancock Maryland during Stonewall Jackson’s siege as 1,500 Union troops faced 5,000 Confederate forces across the Potomac. Colonel Landers refused surrender, and after a seven day bombardment Jackson withdrew. Knapp’s battery and Ashby figures cited for valor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frey
East Grant Street
Stonewall Jackson
Mr. Frey
Jackson
Frey
Hancock
Maryland
Knapp
Pittsburg
Lawrence County
Bob Evans
Bull Run
Ashby
Remelly
Virginia
Southland
North
Steamer City of Venice Sunk After Collision Off Canada
The City of Venice, a wooden ore carrier, sank after a collision with the Seguin 50 miles from Cleveland near Rondeau. Thirteen survivors were rescued, with five crew missing and presumed drowned. Names of the dead include Peter Simpson, Thomas Flannigan, and George Weir. injured include John Sullivan. The Seguin aided in rescue and pursued search for the missing.
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Press Dispatch
Cleveland, CO
City of Venice
Cleveland
Rondeau
Can
Venice
Jar
Theescued
Peter Simpson
New York
Thomas Flannigan
Buffalo
George Weir
Sombra
Wathman
John Sullivan
Marine Hospital
Thomas Orange
Bay City
Mich
Broderick
Upper Lakes
Dulalo
Chicago
Seguin
Gates Interested in a Big Coal Company
John W. Gates buys a large stake in Weaver Coal company, forming Weaver Coal & Coke with capital rising to 3 million. New stockholders include William Kedeburn, 8. W. Allerton, and Colonel Isaac Ellwood. Offices stay in Chicago with branches in New York Pittsburgh Detroit and Milwaukee. The firm owns Maryland Smokeless Coal at Weaver and Lester West Virginia and Belington Beaver Creek Railway, with coal lands across West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois and mines along the B and O line. West Virginia fields will be reached by a new Wabash branch from Pittsburgh to Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Dispatch
Chicago
Ills
Weaver Coal Company
John W. Gates
Steel Industries
United States Steel Corporation
Weaver Coal & Coke Company
William Kedeburn
W. Allerton
Isaac Ellwood
DeKalb
Company
New York
Pittsburg
Detroit
Milwaukee
Maryland Smokeless Coal Company
Weaver and Lester
W. Va
Belington
West Virginia
Wabash Railroad
George Gould
Newport News
Hard Luck Pursues The Lawson Stables
Hoston Mass August 5 Ill luck plagues the Lawson trotting stables this season. Jantario the green mare sick with bilious fever and out of training. Dreamer 2 1 4% went wrong and Oxford Boy 2 20 ailing. Joralma injured and Juntorio died. the stable is sent home and might not race again this year. Dr Lee doubts Boralma’s racing chances.
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Hoston
Mass
Thomas W. Lawson
Jantario
Detroit
Dreamer
Oxford Boy
Lexington
Joralma
Juntorio
Lawson
Tom Marsh
Mr. Lawson
Dr.Lee
Boralma
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Advertisement
Indigestion blamed for discomfort and better digestion promised by Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets. Claims safe to eat anything after use and offers money back guarantee. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with refund if not satisfied. W. H. Hooker & Co. Buffalo.
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Acker
W. H. Hooker & Co
Buffalo
Flying auto starts series of runaways in Port Washington
A fast driving automobile in Port Washington set off a chain of runaway crashes injuring a woman and several others. Five horses attached to different vehicles bolted, Bourke Cochran’s riding team was involved, and a rear carriage collision with Mrs. Reid caused serious injuries.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Port Washington
Bourke Cockran
Sethers
Bourke Cochran
Mrs. Reid
Kodol credited for aiding stomach troubles in Iowa note
A letter from Geo W Fry of Viola Iowa extols Kodol as a cure for stomach woes after months of dyspepsia praising its digestive strength. The message urges others with dyspepsia to try Kodol and thanks a neighbor who also benefited. The ad lists local pharmacies and towns including Cubbison Hutton Paisley in New Castile and Mahoning town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Fry
Viola
Iowa
Cubbison’s
Hutton's Pharmacies
Paisley’s Pharmacy
New Castile
Mahoningtown
Zephyr Ductions Listed at 20 and 25 Cents
A condensed table lists zephyr ductions priced at 20 cents and 25 cents. The fragment shows price points and a brief note on import origin.
President appoints Crane Oshkosh postmaster
Washington dispatch reports Edward M. Crane named postmaster at Oshkosh Wisconsin by the president. Belfast fire destroys eighteen warehouses and two streets in Larne, population 3288. Dreyfus case revival noted as Dryfus denies Galifet claim in Paris Journal des Debats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Edward M.crane
Oshkosh
Wis
Belfast
Larne
Cleveland
Paris
Dreyfus
Captain Dryfus
Journal de Bats
General Galifet
Grove City Bible Conference Opens With Notables
The Grove City Bible conference opens today and runs through August 10 in Isesason. It aims to be the largest attendance yet with many speakers including Rev. Dr. M S Riddle Allegheny Theological Seminary Rev J M Stripler Rev Dr G F Robinson Rev A B Van Wormer Gettysburg Dr William J Erdman Germantown Rev Dr A C Dixon Boston Rev Dr H G Underwood Seoul Nellie Pyle Hugh Cork Rev Bb P Brown Boston Rev Dr S A Hunter Pittsburgh Rev J M Mealy Greensburg Dr R H Palmer New York directing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Boston
H. G. Underwood
Seoul
Corea
Hugh Cork
Nellie Pyle
Bb. P. Brown
S. A. Hunter
Pittsburg
J. M. Mealy
Greensburg
R. H. Palmer
New York
The Price of Oats in Butler County
Farmers surveyed say crops will be abundant this season in Butler County. If nationwide trends follow, oats may be plentiful and affordable, reducing shortages and helping livestock owners in the region.
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Butler County
Butler Times
Sleepwalker Falls From Second Story Window
Mrs. Wm. Phillips of Hazel Dell walked asleep Tuesday night and fell fifteen feet from a second story window, landing on a picket fence stringer. She suffered severe bruises but no serious injuries, and the incident recalls her childhood somnambulism. Ellwood Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Phillips
Hazel Dell
Ellwood
Terribly Burned Boy In Chevy Street Mishap
Paris resident Minnie Moore reports her 12 year old son was severely burned Monday at home when his clothing caught fire near a stove. The boy sustained deep burns to his head and hands. Dr. L W Wilson attended him as flames burned his garments and caused intense pain.
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Paris
Minnie Moore
Chevy Street
Seventh Ward
L. W. Wilson
Devoe Carriage Paint Offered by Local Lumber Co
Paint Your Buggy for 75c to 1.00 with Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint weighs 3 to 8 ozs per application and provides longer wear and a gloss matching new work. Sold by Lawrence County Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Lawrence County Lumber Co
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North Beaver
Navy
Messrs. M. D. McCarthy
Engineer Huffman
City
Potomac
Landers
Ogdensburg
Perry Sound
J. B. Sims
J. B. Miller
Perry Jehan
Gates
Hard Luck
Flying Auto
Tianathe
Madras
Mercer
Winehams
Rome
Dennis Connell
American College
Vienna
Lisbon
Corsica
Brazil
Don Carlos
Bible Conference
Turn Mall
Chichester Chemica
Station &, Phila
William J. Moffatt
Pittsburg St
Parker
Druggista
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