Arguments in New Castle electric light case begin
The New Castle equity suit against the City of New Castle opened with City Solicitor Gard ner opposing Pittsburg firm counsel. The city argues it delegated lighting power and may not contract with another company, while the electric company contends the city forfeited its rights by handing lighting to a corporation and remains bound to support its investment. The debate cites Beaver Falls water cases and 1899 third class city statutes, asserting the city’s exclusive lighting rights and the company’s contractual status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Electric Co
New Castle
Wallace
Gardner
Charles H. MckKee
Pittsburg
Winternitz
McConahy
PD. B
L. T. Kurtz
Havin
McKee
Electrilluminating Company of
Chicago
Pennsylvania
United States
Tyrone
Metzgar
Beaver Falls
Th Peoples’ Water Company
Boroug
Union War Company
Electriclluminating Co
New Castle Electric Company
Advice from Dr. Pierce Promises Relief for Women
A patient recounts suffering from female weakness for months, consulting Dr. Pierce after poor results with a local physician. Following his advice and medicines Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery, she regained appetite, strength, and weight. The ad touts free consultations, a long track record, and praises Dr. Pierce's remedies and Pleasant Pellets for bowel regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Hedrick
N. Y
Legal battle over lighting rights and 1889 act
The debate centers on exclusive rights for water and light provision, tracing rulings in Meadville and Braddock. Judges discuss incorporation dates, city rights to light plants, and contracts beyond ten years. An adjournment followed to 1:30.
Divorce Filed for Daisy M Niece From Walter J Niece
Daisy M Niece through attorney Harry Martin seeks a divorce from Walter J Niece. Married January 1898, Niece deserted October 1900. Grounds cited cruel treatment and intoxicating liquor. They never lived together. she says they planned to housekeeping when Niece fled. He is en route to the Philippines to enlist, having lied about being single. The War Department was informed, a message sent to arrest him on arrival, facing possible 18 months in military prison and a dishonorable discharge. He was a well known young man, causing surprise in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy M
Harry Martin
Walter J
Lece
Philippines
War Department
Arest
No Not One Song Promises Union Meeting at Central Church
In last Tuesday's issue the phrase No not one appears as a beautiful song. The union meeting at Central Presbyterian church on the evening of December will feature that song with others. The program includes stirring music lively discussions and a social afterwards. All young men in the exits are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conention
Central Presbyterian Church
Deceimber
Echoes of the Polk Wreck Involving Nettie Urey
Greenville Record reports new Polk wreck details naming Miss Nettie Urey Mercer county school teacher aboard the ill fated train. She rose to fetch water and found herself walking on the ceiling as the car collapsed. Workmen later pried loose timbers and freed a rooster that crowed from the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Greenville
Nettie Urey
Mercer County
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement promotes a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Noted refund by druggists if it fails to cure. FE W Grove signature on each box and price listed at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Grove
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Vitality
Perfectly healthy people have pure rich blood good appetite and Kose digestion. Hood's Sarsaparilla gives these and thus it makes people healthy and keeps them so. Get only Hood's.
Captain Clark Endorses Quay On First Ballot
Captain J M Clark chief of the bureau of industrial statistics in Pittshore says Quay will be elected on the first ballot of the joint assembly with a safe margin. He notes Quay’s strengthened position after campaigning, a Cameron county supporter turning active for Quay, and rejects insurgent claims of sufficient votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Clark
Bureau of Industrial Statistics
Chronicle Telegraph
Pittshore
Quay
Joint Assembly
Cameron County
John EF
Budke
Fayette
Damage suit over Chestnut Street grade city damages
Leopold Rohrer sues the city of New bn for 2000 dollars claiming grading of Chestnut Street from Pittsburg to Bay altered light and view, caused water drainage and foundation damage to his dwelling, making the house unsafe unhealthy and uninhabitable. He alleges the grade rose about one foot, depriving access and increasing flooding. His declaration was filed in the courthouse Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Rohrer
C. Hf. Akens
City of
New Bn
Court House
Isue
Chestnut Street
Pittsburg Street
Bay Street
Missing 14 year old Dean Emerick from Walnut Street
In mid September Dean Emerick, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. N L Emerick of 8 Walnut street, disappeared from home. He had been a pupil at No 9 Central school and was eager for promotion exam day. Despite many inquiries, no trace of him has been found and his worried parents are heartbroken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
N. L. Emerick
Walnut Street
No. 9 Central School
Men Housed Forage In Hay Stacks Near Homewood
A Beaver Falls telegram dated Thursday reports about 150 railroad laborers sent from Pittsburg to Homewood for a Fort Wayne railroad grading project. Lacking food or lodging, they foraged for meals and slept in hay stacks before proceeding back to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Pittsburg
Homewood
Here
Fort Wayne
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Do not use counterfeit versions of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The original is promoted as a cure for piles eczema cuts scalds burns sores and skin diseases. Central Drug Store Long Avenue Fred C. Hyde Mahoningtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Fred C. Hyde
Mahoningtown
Shenango valley boom fuels rail plan and growth
The Pittsburg Post reports Shenango valley industrial growth has surged featuring New Castle Sharon and South Sharon with major works at South Sharon covering acres. John Stevenson drives Sharon’s boom rebuilding New Castle ties. Cassatt and Pugh inspect E and P rail lines promising double tracks and faster service next year while denying any freight rate controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Shenango Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bw Castle
Sharon
South Sharon
Wheatland
New Castle
John Stevenson
Stevenson
Port Washington
J. P.witherow & Co
Cassatt
Oharty
E. & P. Branel
A. J. Cassatt
Charles E. Pugh
Speaing
James McCrea
Thomas A. Red
A. M. Schover
L. G. Haas
Erie & Pittsburg
L. F. Loree
Thomas E. Watt
Peculiar mound near Mt Jackson hints at ancient treasure
Lawrence county hosts a geometrically regular conical mound by Hickory creek just south of Mt. Jackson. The 30 foot high, quarter acre site is tree covered and appears man made, with explorers noting possible archaeological value and easy excavation by scraping teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Mt. Jackson
Hickory Creek
P. & W Leased Road Elects Officers
At the annual meeting in Youngstown Pittsburg Cleveland and Toledo Railroad stockholders elected directors John K. Cowan Henry W. Oliver John F E McVey Joseph Chapman General Orland Bimith Thomas M King and W Woolford. The board organized with Cowan as president Woolford as secretary McNeil as treasurer and Booth as auditor. The railroad is under lease to the Pittsburg and Western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Cleveland & Toledo Railroad Company
Youngstown
John K. Cowan
Baltimore
Henry W. Oliver
Pittsburg
John FE. McVey
Joseph Chapman
New York
Orland Bimith
Cincinnati
Thomas M. King
W. Woolford
W Woolford
G. W. Booth
Pittsburg, Cleveland & Toledo Railroad
Pittsburg & Weern
Keystone Lumber Wins Lawrence Ice Plant Contract
Keystone Lumber company awarded the contract to construct the Lawrence Ice plant at about $25,000. The plant will house the latest ice making machinery and, upon completion, cost about $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Keystone Lumber Company
Lawrence Ice Company
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Comfort
The most effective little pills made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They never gripe. Central Drug Store, Long avenue. Fred C. Hyde, Mahon itwlowaa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Fred C. Hyde
Mahonitwlowaa
Peruna touted as cure by ceremony officials and veterans
Article promotes Peruna as a kidney remedy with testimonials from John H. Corlies a secretary in Council Bluffs Iowa. D L Jaycux a Grand Army of the Republic chaplain from Oakland California. and Mary Lawler of Appleton Wisconsin. It explains kidney function and claims Peruna clears poisons from blood aiding heart and digestion and offers a free booklet “Summer Catarrh.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Dewitt & Co
Chicago
John H. Corlies
Council Bluffs, In
Athletic Association
Hoenys
Peruna
Sam
Ion. D. L. Jaycux
Grand Army of the Republic
Broadway
Oakland
Cala
Mary Lawler
Appleton
Wis
Hartman
Grand Jury Reports Roads and County Repairs
The grand jury finished work Friday, filing presentments against J L Patton for false pretense and urging county repairs. They call for linoleum, plaster fixes, re-papering, a clock stair rail, and coat racks, plus guard gates or flaggers at several railroad crossings. They also demand improved bridges, filled approaches, guide boards, and road repairs on Pittburg Street Highland Avenue and multiple townships after years of deterioration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Commonwealth
J. L. Patton
Court House
Edenburg
Owellville
Wahter
Pittsburg & Western Railroad
Allway Company
Pittsburg & Western
Sevral
Fiiwood
Firth Street
Earson
Hickory Township
Pittsburg
Thaddeus Stevens
Old Long Avenue
Highland Avenue
Crawford White
Shenango Township
Lattimer
Tortured Witness Endorses Dr King’s New Discovery
Witness T L Martin of Dixie Kentucky describes severe nightly coughing that nearly rawed his throat. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with relief and claims it cured coughs, colds, throat and chest troubles, pricing three cents and one dollar with guaranteed results. free bottles offered at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Martin
Dixie
Dr. King
Chained Positions Oliver Nicholson Resigns for New Post
Oliver Nicholson, longtime bookkeeper and collector for Kerstone Lumber, resigns to join United States and Wells Fargo Express Co as traveling messenger and clerk. He moves from Kerstone to a new role handling mail and duties for the express company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Nicholson
Kerstone Lumber Company
United States and
Wells Fargo Express Co
Incontinence help product cited by druggist George W Clutten
A fragment notes a product claimed to help incontinence and bed wetting, suggesting it can soothe both old and young sufferers. Mention appears to be by druggist George W Clutten, with a price cue near one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Von
George W Clutten
Drugeist. Ag
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Toma
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Seid
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Dufp & Sons, &5
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Parker
W. H. Falls
Clendenin
Lac Rotieva
Meadville
Cone
Pierce
Braddock
Cmpany
Mr. Mckee
Vp.s C.E
Gett
Hood
Peis
Captain Clark
Hae
Avits
Torr
Thomas G. Fisher
Aory Township
Calvin E. Pisher
Eiast Brook
Malcolm McConnell
George W. Shaffer
Agnes C. Shaffer
Robert K. Aiken
Horace A. “Wilder
Thcs Township
Herbert A. Wilder
Beaver St
John G. McConahy
Commonwealth of Pennsylvan
Dr. C. Wallace
F Davis
D. Jameson
Jos. A.eckestein
Edw. T .Davis
New Castle Potts Company
Samantha Ripple
Lat Mahoning Township
Lawrence Eo Pa
Aga
Diay
Lizzie M. McGraw
North Cedar St
Oscar L. Packson
Nev
George W. Jones
Shenange Township
Lawrence Our Pa
Ence
J. R. Sherrard
Dr. BE. Detchon
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