Aged Evans City Woman Killed by Train at Station
Mrs. Samuel Knox, 60, was fatally crushed by the Akron express at Evans City station while crossing the tracks in view of bystanders. The accident occurred as she sought to reach her daughter’s home, leaving two daughters and a sister in Wilkinsburg and rotund shock among local residents. The engineer attempted to stop but could not prevent the tragedy. Burial arrangements were made by C. Ford Hyle.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Evans City
Samuel Knox
Knox
Akron
C. Ford Hyle
R. A. Rex
Wilkinsburg
New Pension Bill Introduced For Lawrence County Veterans
Lawrence county veterans are told a pension bill will be introduced in the next legislature providing six dollars a month for soldiers who enlisted from this state and resided here prior to application. Critics say it would unjustly affect veterans who joined Ohio regiments or who lived across state lines. A prior similar bill was vetoed for defects including cross state enlistment issues.
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Lawrence County
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Local optionists to oppose saloons at Mercer license court
Mercer local optionists will play a major role in the upcoming license court filing remonstrances against every saloon in the county.
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Mercer
Eisteddfod Arrangements At Emmanuel Church
Big Christmas afternoon and evening eisteddfod at Emmanuel Baptist church East Reynolds Street aims to be a major musical event. Prizes are large with prominent adjudicators and a full program including choruses, solos, duets, recitations, and a prize for the conductor.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church
East Reynolds Street
W. J. John
W. Samuel Evans
Pittsburg
Robert Hughes
Youngstown
W. R. Thomas
Wm. Co. Jenkins
Albert Phillips
Walter Thomas
Lillie Williams
Mary Thomas
New Castle
Thos. Edwards
David Reese
Benj. Jones
Wm. A. Johns
Wm. C. Jenkins
Fing of Columbia
Evans
Vass
Jesus
Lowry
Gabriel
Winona
Attila
The
Fountain
McKinley
Bachmann
Weeden
Pollie Thomas
Antony
Caesar
Soprano Earl Percival to Sing at St Andrew’s Mission
Youngstown boy soprano Earl Percival, soloist with St John’s Episcopal choir, will perform two solos at St Andrew’s mission Sunday. He is the son of Enoch Percival, formerly of the city, and is remembered by Fifth ward residents. Morning solo is Come Unto Him from the Messiah. evening solo These Are They Which Have Come Out of Great Tribulation from the Holy City by Gaul.
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St. Andrew's Mission
Earl Percival
Youngstown
St. John's Episcopal Church
Percival
Enoch Percival
Fifth Ward
Gaul
Mrs Ranio Taken to Hospital in Ambulance
Mrs. John Ranio of South Mill street was taken to the hospital yesterday by ambulance. She may soon undergo an operation after recent Pittsburg hospital treatment yielded little benefit. Friends express concern for her condition.
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John Ranio
South Mill Street
Alma Shaffer Hosts Small Social at South Jeffer son Street
Miss Alma Shaffer of South Jeffer son street entertained a small party at her home, with friends gathered for an afternoon visit and light refreshments.
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Alma Shaffer
South Jefferson Street
Social Evening of Friends Reflected in Games and Refreshments
A social gathering of friends last evening featured games and diversions with light refreshments provided by the hostess at the close of the evening. The event emphasized friendly companionship and casual entertainment among attendees.
Mrs Bluedorn Recovers After Jawbone Operation
Mrs Bluedorn of Pennsylvania avenue underwent a serious operation at the hospital yesterday for necrosis of the jawbone. She was admitted earlier this week and rallied nicely after surgery and is now recovering.
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Will Bluedorn
Pennsylvania Avenue
Funeral procession for Leyshon A prominent lodge member
Members of Star of Wales lodge No 60 True Ivorites of America met at their hall to attend the funeral of Leyshon A a prominent member of the order.
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Star of Wales Lodge
No. 60
True Ivorites of America
Hughes’ Block
Leyshon A Om
Order
Notable Fifth Ward Resident Stricken With Serious Illness
David Beynon of Lyndal street, a longtime Fifth ward resident, has been seriously ill for ten weeks, causing concern among friends. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lewis of Waldo street.
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David Beynon
Lyndal Street
Fifth Ward
Ben Lewis
Waldo Street
WILL OBSERVE 54TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IN NEW WILMINGTON
New Wilmington plans mark the December 7 anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Vance on Mercer Street with a family gathering and large dinner. Both in their eighties, they have celebrated five prior anniversaries with children and grandchildren in mem orable events.
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New Wilmington
William Vance
Mercer Street
One More Sunday Violator Pays Up
Mrs. Mary Harris of 523 Moravia Street paid $25 plus costs into the city treasury yesterday. Mayor Harry J. Lusk acted as collecting agent after arrest by Chief Joseph Gilmore on information that she sold seeds on Sunday. She pleaded guilty and settled the fine.
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Mary. Harris
Moravia Street
Harry J. Lusk
Roosevelt's Elephant Hunt Hopes Rise in Africa
Bryan hopes Roosevelt's elephant hunt in Africa will surpass the Nebraskans' prior U S effort. The note reflects a Washington Post citation of wildlife pursuit and political figures.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Africa
United States
Washington Post
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Edward Ellis
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Fred Elliott
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Joe Milton
Joe Harrison
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George Pollock
Shenango Limestone Company
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Standard Steel Car Company
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Marie Ratchford
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Joe Beynon
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Westminster
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Carnegie Tech
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Ashenhurst
James White
G. E. Thompson
John H. Houston
W. R. Thompson
J. M. Watson
S. A. Kirkbride
Club de Hotel
R. ‘T. Hood
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Paul Simi
Charles Martin
Orville J. Walker
Chas Cummings
Herbert McDonald
Wade Porter
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Gladys Smith
Hutchinson Orr
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Lee Reed
Pitts
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Joseph Howard
Lesta
David T. Barackman
North Shenango
J. C. Dickey
Mercer School
Lillian Allen
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
H. W. Brooks
George Robinson
Marion Douthett
Beaver Falls
Colorado
J. S. Smail
R.A. McMasters
Adamsville
J. W. Simpson
Franklin
W. H. Chase
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D. M. Caplise
J. A. Murdock
O. D. Hanks
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