Coffin in Portland claim tied to Druce case opened
In Highgate Cemetery a coffin opened for Thomas Charles Druce revealed a human body. The finding undermines the Portland duchy claim by George H Druce, while perjury charges loom for Herbert Druce and others. Police guarded the site as witnesses testified and an affidavit was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Thomas Charles Druce
Highgate Cemetery
Druce
George Hollamby Druce
Portland
Herbert Druce
Duke of Portland
Robert Caldwell
New Yorker
New York
George H. Druce
Dr. Pepper
George H. Cruce
Elizabeth Crickmer
Schulz Taken Ill at Work Saturday
Frank A. Schulz, assistant secretary of the Lawrence Savings and Trust Co., Butler Avenue, was suddenly taken ill with a peculiar faint Saturday afternoon while at work. He recovered enough to return home and is reported improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Schulz
Butler Avenue
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting Notice
The annual congregational meeting of Mahoningtown Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday evening January 8 for trustees and other business. Tuesday evening the church trustees will meet to wind up the church year affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
Wounded woman dies as detective seeks killer of Quimby
Mrs. Elsie Fairweather Quimby dies after being shot by husband Charles Quimby near Union depot. County Detective Logan issues full description and photos to nearby towns. memorial statement signed on her deathbed. police seek capture and offer reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Quimby
Union Depot
Shenango Valley Hospital
Quimby
Elsie Fairweather
James S. Fairweather
Summit Street
Rev Robert Yost Declines Local Presbyterian Call
At the First Presbyterian church a Joliet Illinois pastor declined a unanimous call from this city citing his Joliet congregation will not consent to release him. The letter notes he would visit at his own expense if needed and that further action may follow after discussions with Chicago presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Robert Yost
Joliet
Ill
Henry K. Denlinger
Newark
N. J
Nothdurst
Til
McGill
Moderators’ Council of Chicago Presbytery
Pastor's Farewell Sermon at First Baptist Ends Four-Year Pastorate
The closing sermon of Rev. John Snape at First Baptist marked the end of his four year pastorate as he accepts a call to Utica New York. The church was packed prompting extra space to be opened and a farewell reception followed. The address titled Christ's Last Convert reflected on redemption and forgiveness with biblical parallels drawing to Barabbas and the penitent thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
John Snape
Tabernacle Church
Utica
N.Y
Snape
Christ
Paradise
Jerusalem
Abraham
Barabbas
Pilate
Our Salvation
Jesus
From Workhouse to County Jail for Black Hand Suspect
Rocco, a reputed Black Hand organizer in Hillsville, was moved from the workhouse to the county jail after being brought back by Sheriff Waddington. He faces two extortion charges, previously served a one year and three month sentence, and bail was set at $2,000. District Attorney Young led the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocco Rocco
Black Hand Society
Hillsville
Waddington
Racco
Young
Logan
New York
Scheduling Changes for Croton and Mahoningtown Lines
Beginning January 1 the Croton and Mahoningtown lines will operate 12 minute schedules instead of 10. Cars depart on the hour and every 12 minutes from Mill and Washington streets with existing connections. The Seventh ward line will use four cars, and Croton and West side stay at four. Grant and Highland lines unchanged.
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Croton and
Mahoningtown
Mahoning and Shenango
Central Y P S C E Reception For New Members
The Central Presbyterian church Y P S C E will host a New Year’s Eve reception from 8 to 12:15. The program includes a literary segment with songs and solos by Miss Lewis, orchestral numbers, tableaux, ensemble marching, refreshments, and a watch service led by Rev. A B McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Thomas Richards
Misses Lewis
A. B. McCormick
Replevin Writ Over Church Organ Worth 200
Ambuh Brothers file a writ of replevin against trustees of the A M E Zion Church to recover an organ valued at 200 dollars. authorities expect the disputed funds to be raised and the case settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambuh! Brothers
A. M. E. Zion Church
Local couples wed in Bloomyville ceremony
Local residents note the marriage of Miss Alice Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Johnson of Friendship street and Mr Ferman Cole of this city. The ceremony took place last week in Bloomyville Indian Territory and both are well known in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Johnson
W. M. Johnson
Friendship Street
Ferman Cole
Bloomyville
Indian Territory
Sheriff's sale likely for Brenner & Co. assets
An execution issued by George B. Nye against C. M. Brenner & Co. Ellwood City leads to a levy on personal property to satisfy a $173 claim. Shaffer Waddington will sell the property unless the money is raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Nye
C. M. Brenner & Co
Ellwood City
Shaffer Waddington
Meeting of the Creditors in Schmid Case Called
Referee in Bankruptcy E. M. Underwood received a complete schedule showing assets of 8648 dollars and liabilities of 10355 dollars in the William C. Schmid failure. A meeting of the creditors has been scheduled for January 11.
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E. M. Underwood
William C. Schmid
Death notices list several residents and relatives
Death notices report Alfred H. Kane aged 1006 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg Mrs Anna Lamb aged 61 Princeton Mrs Mary L Cotton aged 73 317 West North Street Philip J Kerber aged 54 111 East Sutton Street L D Fair aged 58 Craigsville Pa Mrs Mary T Caves aged 55 250 Arlington Avenue Mrs Charles Quimby Summit Street George Ray aged 28 Aberdeen Scotland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred H. Kane
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Anna Lamb
Princeton
Mary L. Cotton
West North Street
Philip J. Kerber
East Sutton Street
L. D. Fair
Craigsville
Mary T. Caves
Arlington Avenue
Charles Quimby
Summit ‘Street
George Ray
Aberdeen
Scotland
New Tipstaff Appointed at Court House
Jesse B. Locke of Cascade Street is named as a tipstaff at the courthouse. An old time Democrat, he is expected to carry out his duties to the satisfaction of all concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse B. Locke
Cascade Street
Court House
Locke
Three City Stores Robbed Early Sunday
Three stores in the city suffered burglaries on Saturday night with about 400 dollars in goods taken from the Metzler Company alone. Footprints along Neshan nock Creek Bank were the only clue as clerks found rear windows pried and entries made under the glow of East street lights.
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Neshannock Creek
Charles T. Metzler Company
C. Ed Smith
R. S. McCulloch and Company
East Street
Croton Avenue
Metzler Co
Metzler
Waterman
Sandy Creek
Odd Fellows Building
Fellowship
Washington Street
Perry Grossman
Pittsburg Street
E. A. Williams
Pittsburg
Smith Store
Smith
Church Women to Entertain at First Christian Church
The section 1 women of the Wo men’s union will host a Wednesday evening reception for church members in the Sunday school room to promote cordiality and acquaintance. light refreshments and a program are planned. The congregation’s usual prayer meeting shifts to Thursday evening. The Men’s Missionary society will be discussed by the official board on Monday evening.
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Women’s Union
The
First Christian Church
Men’s Missionary Society
YMCA Boys Department Sets New Year Reception
The YMCA boys department will host its annual reception for new members on New Year's Day. Gymnastic exhibitions run 2 to 4 PM with a calendar exhibition from 4 to 6 PM in the boys' rooms. Physical Director Brown and Boys' Department Secretary Voltz oversee arrangements for a splendid time.
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Brown
Voltz
Burnham preacher leads Epworth M E service
Rev. Leon Stewart of Burnham Pennsylvania preached at Epworth M E church Sunday evening in a sermon titled Faithfulness. He has been visiting the city for some time and occupied the pulpit to deliver an excellent message.
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Leon Stewart
Burnham, Pa
Epworth M. E
Death From Scratch Blood Poisoning Claims New Castle Butcher
Philip J. Kerber 54 a butcher of 111 East Sutton street died Sunday morning from blood poisoning after a Christmas day hand scratch at Cohen's meat shop. Survived by wife Mary Eckert, mother, four children Walter Walter B. Kerber William L. Kerber Glenn E. Kerber Ella E. Kerber, three brothers Albert Shar on William Youngstown Charles. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 pm at residence with Oak Park interment. He was member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church and Protected Home circle.
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Philip J. Kerber
East Sutton Street
Mr. Kerber
Cohen
Butler County
Mary Eckert
Walter B
William L
Glenn E
Ella E. Kerber
Albert
Sharon
William
Youngstown
Charles
St. John’s Evangelical
Labor dispute grips Havana as masons threaten general walkout
In Havana on December 30 representatives of 223 unions warned Governor General Magoon that a mass walkout could halt most industries if arbitration is not sought. The masons demand an eight hour day with no wage cuts while employers refuse further negotiations. The governor promised peace and warned against violence as unions rally behind the masons.
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United Press
Havana
Magoon
Woman to Relocate Body to Rest Beside First Husband
In Youngstown Ohio Mrs Ewing will be exhumed from New Castle and moved to Washington DC to lie beside her first husband who died about 30 years ago. C F Dickens of Washington handled estate matters and plans the removal. The deceased woman previously owned real estate in several city areas and the second husband’s grave will remain. Three children of the first husband requested the relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
New Castle
Washington
Special Services Begin at Second U P Church
Next Sunday January 5 marks the start of two weeks of special services at the Second United Presbyterian church. Meetings begin at 7 45 each evening conducted by pastor Rev Andrew Magill.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Andrew Magill
First United Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting Scheduled
The annual meeting of the First United Presbyterian congregation will be held Friday evening at o'clock in the church auditorium. Trustees will be elected and other business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Congregation
Laborer Fractures Leg at Steel Mill
Marlin Yinger a laborer at the steel mill living at 403 South Jefferson street fell at work Sunday night and fractured the tibia of his right leg. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
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Marlin Yinger
South
Jefferson Street
Dividend Likely for Washington County Coal Stockholders
Receiver J H Painter of New Castle Savings and Trust reports enough funds to declare a small dividend to stockholders. Money in Pittsburg and New Castle banks earns interest while awaiting further contributions. A January 8 meeting at the court house will reveal the dividend amount, with bonds sold later to augment payouts. The Woods case against the receiver was settled and withdrawn after Painter acknowledged Woods' assertions on interest.
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Court House
Washington County
Woods
J. H. Painter
New Castle Savings and Trust Company
Painter
Pittsburg
New Castile
W. K. Hugus
Crawford Hoyt
R. K. Aiken
Andrew Woods
Kittanning
Western Allegheny Railroad Workers Settle Wage Dispute
Western Allegheny railroad employees will not strike starting January 1 after a compromise on wage cuts. Reductions across departments were 2 to 6 percent following earlier notices of up to 10 percent. Trainmen had planned action, but the agreement prevents a strike and resolves the dispute.
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Western Allegheny Railroad
Stereopticon Talk at Mahoningtown Church This Week
Reverend M W Keith of Mahoningtown Presbyterian will present a stereopticon lecture titled Making Americans at the church Wednesday evening. On Thursday attorney R K Aiken will speak to the Men's club about his travels abroad last summer. Friday at 2 30 the Opportunity Circle meets Mrs John Atkinson Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Keith
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
R. K. Aiken
Opportunity Circle
John Atkinson
Liberty Street
Contagious Disease Reports Update From Health Officer
Since Saturday noon three cases were reported including typhoid in a township. John A. Crocker on R F D route 3 has typhoid fever. Milton Frew, 11, of Moody avenue, has mumps. Alice Miles, 6, of 701 Moravia street, has measles.
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John A. Crocker
Milton Frew
Moody Avenue
Alice Miles
Moravia Street
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Frank Schulz
Chas. Quimby
M’kinley
Robt
Yost
Ceptance
R’s F
Black Hand
Croton
Johnson-Cole
Charles T. Metzler
C. Ed. Smith
R. 8. McCulloch & Co
Rev. Stewart
NEW Castle Savings and Trust CO
Cuba
Second U. P. CH
U. P. Church
West
Ally
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