Church notices include services and events for several congregations
Across First Presbyterian First Methodist First Baptist Maitland Memorial and Reformed Presbyterian churches announce weekly prayer services Christmas programs special music and hymn events. Communions and new member welcomes planned. Officers elected for Men s league and Dorcas society hold meetings with watch night and Sunday school board sessions upcoming. Reverend McClelland of Brooklyn preaches at Second United Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
John Norris
Nazareth
Sara Dana Falls
James
Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist Church
Reformed Presbyterian
George McClelland
Brooklyn
N. Y
Second United Presbyterian Church
Captain Young
The
Volunteers of America
Dorcas Society
May McGaughey
Epworth League
J. H. Milton
Agnew Street
Presbyterian Sunday School
Methodist Church
Pulaski notes reflect community visits and school events
Mrs Silas Williams and Miss Ada Gilliland visited New Castle while Mr and Mrs J W Adams returned from Mantua Ohio. Carl Cubbison resigned as Pulaski school upper room teacher to take a job in Ellwood City. A Christmas program by Pulaski school scholars featured candies gifts Santa Claus and a 1909 M E Sunday school officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Williams
Ada Gilliland
New Castle
Carl Cubbison
Fredonia
Pulaski School
Ellwood City
Alice Vance
Santa Claus
M. E
S. S
R. C. Rayser
L. Wick
Maude Book
Jennie Evans
J. F. Ferrill
George Turner
Hazel Wilson
Charles Wick
Darlington Girl Choked to Death While Eating Orange
Chamnie Hull four year old daughter ofMr and Mrs Hull of Darlington choked Thursday while eating an orange She had been playing on the floor when her mother noticed she was choking She died within four minutes a doctor arrived too late to save her a piece of orange lodged in her windpipe her father works at the brick works in Darling ton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamnie
Hull
Darlington
Beaver Valley News
Ellsworth Higley Is Much Improved
Ellsworth the little son of Dr and Mrs E B Higley of North Jefferson street who has been seriously ill with pneumonia is much improved and is now out of danger unless adverse conditions develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
E. B. Higley
North
Jefferson Street
Carpenters Elect Officers Across District Council
At a district council meeting for the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, officers were chosen for locals in Youngstown Warren Niles New Castle Sharon and Ellwood City. New officers assume Jan 1 and meetings are now held in Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
The
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Niles
New Castle
Sharon
Ellwood City
William Bean
C. W. Hunter
John G. Hornickle
D. A. Bradley
Warren
J. W. Seems
J. H. Abel
C. G. Hunter
W. J. Gantz
8. L. Davis
E. L. Augustine
J. A. Brandon
George Casper
Tin Worker Kenneth Suffering From Blood Poisoning
George Kenneth of South Jefferson Street, a well known tin worker, is laid up with a severe blood poisoning. A wrist wound from tin caused the ailment, swelling developed, a physician treated him and cauterization was performed to stop spread. He is suffering greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kenneth
South Jefferson Street
Kenneth
Injured Worker At Standard Steel Car Plant
John Hinton of Sheep Hill suffered a severe injury at the Standard Steel Car plant Saturday afternoon when four heavy weights fell on his right foot, causing fractures and lacerations. He will be off work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hinton
Sheep Hill
Standard Steel Car Company
Mrs Edna Brewster Hosts Grimes Street Party
Miss Edna Brewster of Grimes street entertained a small party of friends at her pleasant home Saturday afternoon. Time was spent in fancy work and other diversions. Light refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Brewster
Grimes Street
George Shaffer Takes Post at Shenango Tin Mill
George Shaffer of South Jefferson Street formerly with the American Can Company plant has accepted a new position at the Shenango Tin Mill. He will begin duties next Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shaffer
South Jefferson Street
American Can Company
Shenango Tin Mill
Long avenue Stars Triumph In Fifth Ward Polo Clash
An exciting field polo match Saturday afternoon in the Fifth ward saw the Long avenue Stars defeat the Jefferson street Magnets 4 to 2. The victory highlighted a fast game with decisive scoring by the Stars and solid defense against the Magnets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Long Avenue
Jefferson Street
Operations resume at Shenango tin mill and New Castle plant
The Shenango tin mill and Carnegie Steel New Castle plant restarted operations on Sunday after Christmas closures. The suspension had kept both facilities idle through Christmas Day and was extended until yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Tin Mill
New Castle
Carnegie Steel Company
Mrs Hindman of Friendship Street Reported Seriously Ill
Mrs Frank Hindman a longtime Fifth ward resident from Friendship street is reported seriously ill causing concern among friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hindman
Friendship Street
Fifth Ward
Birth recorded for Campbell family in South Mill street
A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Campbell of South Mill Street marking a new addition to the Campbell household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Campbell
South Mill Street
Local Residents Update Address and Health Notices in Fifth Ward
Henry Bolton of Sharon is a call er in the Fifth ward Saturday. Bert Campbell of Grimes street moves his family to Pollock avenue. Miss Edna Long of Sheep Hill spends Sunday with friends in Youngstown. David Elton of Phillips street convalesces after illness. John Holton of Moravia street moves to Sutton street. George French of East Long avenue visits Pittsburg relatives. Miss Carrie Davis of Hamilton street concludes a short stay in Pittsburg. Joe Connor of South Mill street moves to Smithfield street in the Sixth ward. Joe Harrison of East Long avenue returns from sickness. Fred Hunter of South Mill street moves residence to East Long avenue. Miss Blanche Miller of South Mill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bolton
Sharon
Fifth Ward
Bert Campbell
Grimes Street
Pollock Avenue
Edna Long
Sheep Hill
Youngstown
David Elton
Phillips Street
John Holton
Moravia Street
Sutton Street
George French
East Long Avenue
Pittsburg
Fred Hunter
South Mill Street
Miss Blanche Miller
South Mill
Church Pays Settlement in Locked-Out Minister Case
Rev. Bartholomew sued the Prospect Lutheran Church for 600 dollars claiming back salary after being locked out in 1907. A synod arbitration set 366 dollars plus interest. the minister agreed to drop the suit after the church paid 371 dollars including filing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bartholomew
Prospect
Mr. Bartholomew
Rev. Bartholomew
Greenville
Bartholomew
Sick list and local visits noted in city notices
The section lists residents on the sick list with tonsillitis and ill health. It cites several locals returning from visits in Sharon Youngstown and Cleveland, including Bert Lewis, Ralph Owens, Miss Blodwin Edwards, Miss Matt Oblinger, and John Nimick. It also mentions John Studen returning to work after vacation and Henry Milton returning from annual leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie George
South Mercer Street
Sharon
Bert Lewis
East Long Avenue
Cleveland
T. N. Haid
Youngstown
Ralph Owens
Moravia Street
Johns. Rodgers
George Bane
East Division Street
Blodwin Edwards
Matt Oblinger
Pennsylvania Avenue
John Studen
Standard Steel Car Company
Henry Milton
Sheep Hill
Shenango
John Nimick
South
Jefferson Street
Hatless Congregation Debate at First Presbyterian Church
Pastor Dr. Scott F. Hershey urged ladies to remove hats during services noting that hats hinder sightlines and distract from sermons. He said the issue has surpassed laughter and urges compliance so future Sundays proceed without hats in the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott F. Hershey
First Presbyterian Church
Counterfeiting Ring Busted Near Greenville Pa
U S secret service Captain John E Washer and Greenville police Chief J K Pennman uncovered a full counterfeiting outfit hidden in a bed in a shack east of Greenville. Carpenter Matthew E Ralston, arrested for passing counterfeit dollars, confessed and led officers to the paraphernalia including molds for quarters half dollars and dollars. Washer left for Pittsburgh with Ralston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
John E. Washer
United States Secret Service
J. K. Pennman
Matthew E. Ralston
Here
Ralston
Washer
Pittsburg
Young people test the simple life in Cleveland pledge
Ten thousand Cleveland youths will try to live as Christ would for two weeks. A college student started the plan after seeing good results from a similar experiment. The two week Christ effort begins with a mass meeting and may expand if successful, potentially affecting participants employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Cleveland
Boy Injures Sister With Christmas Air Rifle
Sharon Mercer county nine year old boy, John Williams, playing soldier with air rifle, shot his sister in the right eye Saturday destroying the sight. The incident occurred in Hickory township. Police investigations pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
John
Thomas Williams
Hickory Township
Mercer County
Youngstown Man Stabbed. Death Momentarily Expected
Ewan Colitch from Youngstown was stabbed over the heart Saturday afternoon and remains alive, with his death momentarily expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewan Colitch
Youngstown
Week of Prayer in Methodism observed nationwide
The Methodist Episcopal church nation observes four days of prayer to end 1908. The call comes from the evangelism commission led by Bishops Berry Quayle McDowell McIntyre and Anderson. Many churches schedule nightly meetings returning to revival services in January. At Croton Avenue M E church a watch night service begins Thursday at 9 o’clock led by Lt. George, with Dr. H J Whalen of First Baptist to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ball
Court Street
Methodist Episcopal
Commission On Evangelism
General Conference of the Church
Joseph Berry
W. A. Quayle
McDowell
McIntyre
Anderson
Croton Avenue
M. BE
Lt. George
H. J. Whalen
First Baptist Church
I. E. George
Deweys Avenue
Christmas Gatherings in New Bedford Region
Christmas brought family gatherings and dinners across New Bedford and nearby areas. Notable events included Mrs. Edward Vail visiting Grove City for her father’s illness and a quiet Christmas wedding at James Smith’s home with Robert McClanahan and Miss Jennie Watson. They plan to stay at the Gealy farm at Plain Grove until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Vail
Grove City
Smith Wortman
United Presbyterians
Presbyterians
N. J. Moore
Sidney
McCready
CC. C. Johnson
Johnson
Spruce Hill
Robert Gilliford
Frank Cover
James Price
Cleveland
James Smith
Robert McClanahan
Jennie Watson
John Geary
Gealy
Plaingrove
Good well struck in Butler Field farm oil well
Guyer and Co opened the O'Brien farm field last March and report a Christmas present a 40 barrel producer in the same field. The well contains oil and will be pumped at once with no gas detected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyer & Co
O’brien
Butler Times
Christmas Tree Fire Damages Youngstown Home
A Christmas tree in a Youngstown residence caught fire Saturday night causing substantial damage before firefighters extinguished the blaze. The incident prompted an investigation by local authorities and displaced occupants temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
New Wilmington Christmas Guests Parade Former Residents
A Christmas feature in New Wilmington lists numerous former residents visiting for the holiday and several locals visiting out of town. Notables include Francis Thompson of Cortland, Henry Jax Theimer of Cleveland, Miss Lou Mitchell of Pittsburg, Rev. L. K. Peacock of Sharon, and J. M. White celebrating his twenty year anniversary with wife at their home near New Wilmington. Deaths include Mrs. Maria Weddell of near McKeesport at age 93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Francis Thompson
Cortland
Henry Jaxtheimer
Cleveland
Carl Porter
New Castle
A. J. Roberts
Sharon
A. M. Tweedie
Lou Mitchell
Pittsburg
Earla Mitchell
Greensburg
Frances Means
Hookstown
Locke
Wilkinsburg
Helen Barnes
Emma Elliott
Emsworth
Letitia Elliott
Carnegie
Ethel Finney
J. G Patterson
Thos. Cummings
William Bell
Near West Middlesex
Cleland
Harlansburg
J. M. White
Robert Jacobs
Youngstown
Gulian
Ambrose Lansing
Washington, Pa
W. C. Press
J. G. Martin
Harrisburg
G. H. Getty
Reed Veazey
Ray Slack
L. K. Peacock and Family
C. B. Williams
Clarence Stewart
Lawrence Redmond
Sharpsville
James Ferguson
Bellevue
Vance McKelvey
Cornell
Ruth McCreary
Eastbrook
Seth Fruit
Clarksville
Stewart McGreary
Jas. White
J. W. Brickham
Pardoe
Chas. McCurdy
Wm. Whitla
J. O. Campbell
D. M. Cleland
Bridgeville
A. M. Phillips
George
Richard
W. B. Pettitt
Ethel
Rena
J. Y. Minich
Volant
Perry Kuhn
Monaca
A. A. Shaffer
W. H. Martin
Mike Scaglione
John Rodgers
J. H. Veazey
Wm. Veazey
Anderson Scott
Bridgeport
Amorose
Galian Lansing
W. Dis
Laura McKean
Park Avenue and Ray Street Fire Dept Plans Paid
City councils property committee approved payment to S. W. Foulk & Son for construction plans of the Park avenue and Ray street fire department houses. The plans had been missing from the city clerk's office but were later brought in and a warrant for $80 was ordered. The Ray street plans are reportedly not to be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Ray Street
S. W. Foulk & Son
Building Boom Mirrors Youngstown Spring Construction Surge
Youngstown architects and contractors anticipate a city wide building boom this spring as construction activity surges to new highs with projects across multiple districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
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R. S. McCulloch & CO
Pittsburg Street
Stritmater Store
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
Trinity Church
Maitland
Reformed Presbyterian Church
U. P
Mahoningtown
League of the Church
F. 8. Patterson
League
Epworth
Grace M. E
D. R. Bollard’s
D. R. Bollard
Pulaski R
J. W. Adams
Mantua, O
Mr. Rayser
Mrs. H. K. Rayser
M. E. Sunday School
A. B. Smith
Santa
Clyde Book
St. Nick
Higley
Carpenters
Carrie Davis
Hamilton Street
Pittsbers
Joe Connor
Smithfield Street
Joe Harrison
Clutton
Evangelistic
Commission
New Bedford
Butler Field
W. H. White
W. A. Campbell
Maria Weddell
McKeesport
T. D. Weddell
Washington, D. C
J. C. Campbell
Burg
J. C. Zook
Edna
Hazel Garrett
Aspinwall
Garrett
Marguerite
Mary Johnston
Mother Johnston
Homer City
Helen Ferguson
Ae Tts
Fire Department
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Cor, Washington and
Jefferson Sts
Bell Phone
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