Railway charter plans hint at new trolley link to Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls and Yost area firms push for a charter to authorize the Hoover Mafla New Castle and Youngstown Railway company. The route would run from Homewood and Beaver Falls through several townships to Wampum and North Beaver, aiming to connect Pittsburg and New Castle. Incorporators include C I A Buh treker Zellendale Ohio Ican and Jordan Johnson Hazel Park MRlss Dewey Jackson Michigan and George D B Nye Ellwood City. Application to be submitted to the governor on January 29. The exact purpose remains undisclosed while the project signals a major Shenango valley trolley expansion with rights of way secured at numerous points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vhe Wampour
New Canta
Beaver Falls
College
Donb
Ganjecrasn
Laress
Tor
Tolows
Berinning
Homewood
Beaver
Tdech
Borough of College Ttl
Ria
Gab
Hig Reyer
Reaver
Tlomrywoot
Uoytlile
Wis Weaver
Deaver
Rhs
New Castir Ud
North Weaver
Big Seaver
Seventh Ward
Jackson All New Castile
Montgomery Avenue
Liberty Surerty
lHoytale
West Lawrence Avenue
Ellwool City
Park Gate
C.I. A
Here
Pittsburg
New Castle
Youngstown
Shenanga Valley
Daonched
Land dispute halts removal of piers rail line case
A court battle between Moma. b. Wilson and the Pittsburgh Lake Erie Railroad Co over land possession stalled abandonment of the line. The court refused approval for the sale or bond as the requested land transfer appeared essential for the project.
Merchants Meet Advance in Rents
A historical note details a merchants gathering on Washington Street where rents are discussed. It cites Ann Mal Farmerty as representative for 14 Inns and notes rent changes with refunds and varying rates from a low of 10 dollars to a high around 2240 dollars, reflecting broad market shifts.
Installation of Officers in Grand Army Event
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic invite Civil War and Spanish American War survivors to a Monday evening installation of officers for the coming year. Reverend Elury 8. Denlinger will deliver the address. Incoming officials include Commander Mobert G. Poser and other posts officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Lune of
Veterans
Otter Patriotic
Eleury
Denlinger
ALS
Mobert G. Poser
Senive
Th Alixander
Vite
George Moser
Das
RF. Mumarny
Chaylate
W. A. McCyndlese
Quanarmaster
Adan Cantult
Enmed
H. Dav
Family Strife Drives Man to Leave Wife on New Year
Vecey Cumung and Dominic's blended brood totals seven children. Dominic grows weary of the growing family and leaves his wife on New Year’s morning claiming he cannot support the stepchildren. Alderman Ranney orders a hearing as the wife endures harsh questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vecey Cumung
Ma Dominic
Dorsuttic
Domonig
Wes
Beluge
Ranney
Real Estate Transfers as Recently Recorded
A garbled list records numerous property transfers including buyers and parcels in Beaver, Mahoning, and surrounding townships. Names such as McGhmunds Orr Grace Seiler and others appear with varied sums from 1 to 6500 dollars, reflecting multi locality deeds and coterminous parcels.
Oldest Resident Leaves New Bedford In Quiet Farewell
An aged longtime New Bedford resident departs after decades of city life. The feature recalls local ties, family presence, and the farewell routines at the family home. Community members reflect on the decedent’s influence across neighborhoods and local institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Damages Sought Over Horse Killing Incident
Plaintiff Aypete Valiant sues the family Tania and Mahoning, and the Railway Company for injuries after a horse killed while a wagon owned by Graham and driven by John Ital allegedly struck by a cart. The suit claims negligence and damages from the street conditions and vehicle operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prilorlines
Manin Graham
Tania
Mahoning
Vallesatreet
Ballin Ata
John Ital
My. Graham
Crath
Counterfeit Green Goods Case Leads to Jackson Centre Sting
Burns of Maloningtown and accomplices are charged after a decoy operation where Burns counted out 1400 in counterfeit bills and was arrested with handcuffs in a clever sting at Jackson Centre. Detec tive McKay and agents traced letters from Piney Barks and Pax to lure Burns, with the counterfeit money in three denominations. The case involves Will iam Burns and Joseph’s wife, and centers on a plan to move 4000 in counterfeit notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duserk Burns
Maloningtona
Ic Ie
Burns
Jackson Center
Marver County
McKay
MekKay
Marcor
Miz
Williem
Joseph
Terral
Charles Pox
Jackson Conse
Axuchorici
Malenhigtywi
Lerrere
Mie
Brather Joseph
Pex Ta Barks
Doiiol
Voumlerfold Annay
Hhatdarken Centre
Infield
Tim
Jackson Centre
Tnfield Hotel
Mahoningtown
Vietin
Tex
United States
Joseph Burns
Cade
Fox
Chivaga
Disputed Jury Verdict in Glen Case Reaches Verbal Accord
The Glen case jury returned two disagreements, with Judge Porter Priday presiding. The Champion Manufacturing Company faced the SDN Manufacturing Company in a dispute over a verdict valued at 150. The trial, described as ancient and unsettled, concluded amid tensions and unclear proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allon Vanuetig
Porter Priday
Theiey Cort
Agree Tne Joy
Nally
Telephone dispute over rural line rates stirs county debate
An order from public service officials seeks the recovery of telephones for Me Venua and others, while Merion County residents and rural subscribers organize a protest demanding fair rates. Company officers threaten actions as locals prepare further demonstrations and legal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yourascow
Piblic
Vaton
Youseitown Pelephone Company
MQ Marlow
Betwueny
Merion’ County
Ie Company
Dibhison
Waid Yarkeyt
Nervine Promises Restored Nerve Energy and Health
Patient testimonial claims nervous exhaustion improved by Dr. Miles Nervine. Describes weak nerves affecting heart digestion kidneys and overall health. Mentions Miles Medical Co. and guarantee of first bottle benefit with refund if not. Originates from Alleghany Pennsylvania and Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Ime
Millen
Wisworth Ave
Alleghany
Manny
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Murder mystery haunts New Castle eight years after treasurer slain
City Treasurer John Blevins was found dead in his office eight years ago after a blows to the head. A $4,000 reward lingered as investigators pursued a single suspect amid rumors of robbery and a hidden confession. Local residents recall Mrs Rebecca Proctor, kin of Jacob Rowland, who died in Brookline Massachusetts after a life spanning New Bedford and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Proctor
John Blevins
Brookline
Jacob Rowtmod
Izabeth Mitchell
Brookling
Mass
Proctor
Jacob Stontanis
Briszteburg
New
Amd
Lucy
New York
William C
Texas
Lars
J. W W. Rowlamt
Wranklin
M.D. Rowland
Mestco
Amlong
George K Moore
Friggleburg
Hrookline
En Asgagg‘sii
New Castle
Murtir
Wany Flestedtver
Mors
Tess
Ion
Perdotts
John Bleying
BleyIns
John Bleving
Mr. Blevins
Weather forecast details from Washington forecast page
Forecasts describe disturbances moving across the continent with warm and cool waves crossing the Rockies and central valleys. Temperatures across the eastern states shift with a pending cold spell, followed by milder weather later in January. The text notes a hard pattern of winter weather across the period with varied regional impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Woster
Washington, D.C
Rockies
Alexo
Ald Wat
Audit 10 to be Made at Once
Work of wading the poor will begin next Monday as auditors James Widen, Renn and Wilshi McCone prepare. Nearly all tax collectors have reported or are expected to report before that time to the treasurer. The audit may uncover failures by collectors and lead to replacements with new deputies. It is estimated the audit will show a county surplus between 60 000 and 75 000 dollars. The village this year is lower with few improvements after a season focused on lighting and other improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Widen
Renn
Wilshi McCone
Epi
Public Sale Near Savanna Schoolhouse on January 15 1907
A public sale is announced to take place at the Savanna schoolhouse along Hog Hollow road from the old Prusburg road, beginning at 1 p m. Items listed include livestock, farming gear, hay, grain, tools, household goods, produce and various farm equipment, with terms offering credit options and security requirements. Prolonged list includes one ox, several cows and horses, wagons, binders, mowers, rakes, harnesses, grain tools, and produce such as potatoes and apples. The auctioneer is ORCAR LUTTON or NOMEROY with posted dates in early 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Nice Road
Prusburg
Savanna School House
Tuamuary
al Tuntolock A
Pune
Hewsier
Inne
Perea Inelral Aon
Orcar Lutton
Anretinnser
Annexed Portion of City May Form Part of the Eighth Ward
The proposed division of the Second ward near Moody avenue into a new Eighth Ward would create a large district with several thousand residents. It would move the fire house, require future headhouse, and add a polling place in the upper section, boosting representation and local improvements though some oppose the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
Fuot
Neshancock
Ify Iy
Wight
Algoroma Standnoiat
Mvet
Rounn| Vila
Park Avenue
Present Day Conditions Unfavorable to Big Families
In New York Jane Now and Lydia Kiogemill Casson argue industrial conditions push against large families. They claim the state harms children with poverty, while working women face capitalist uncertainty. The couple’s marriage pact remains in effect, with their family now two people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jane
Lydia Kiogemill
Dlertert N. Canson
Jeuveneurs
America
Ransavell
Fifth
Mr. Casson
Legal notices and plans for Metropolitan Life building site
A damaged OCR item outlines lawsuits and property actions including trespass cases such as Aijie Ella Mughes versus Vulcan Foundry and Machine Co and Le Simpson partners. It mentions plans tied to the Metropolitan Life building, occupancy and construction details, with references to the lower railway company and the Dr Parkburat site, all amid a noisy, incomplete text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uel
Aijie Ella Mughes
Vulcan Foundry and Machine Company
le Simpson
Simpson
Paroners
Acids Foods
Metropolitan Life Building
Will
Asshaaysh
PASO
Parkburat
Metropolitan
Sluger Wuilding
Paye Peay
Aw Castle
Auditor's Notice in Isabel Stewart Estate
Auditor Charles F. Davis announces a hearing on January 15, 1907 at 10 a.m. at 16 North Market Street New Castle Pa to pass on exceptions to Ida G Johnson administrator of Isabel Stewart decedent and distribute remaining assets to heirs as directed by the Lawrence County Orphans Court. The notice is dated December 26 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida G. Johnson
Isabel Stewart
Orphans Court
Tawrence County
Pennsylvania
Hie Law Office
North Marcer Street
New Castle
Charles F. Davis
Legal motions and land condemnation in local court
The docket shows a motion to continue a $10,000 damage suit by Elizabeth A. Linz against National Steel and Carnegie Steel. Judge Horter and Judge Porter deal with bond approval in a land condemnation case involving Thomas P. Wilson and the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad. A survey crew advances two miles from Sharon to secure right of way for the Chicago New York air line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malion
Porter
Pittsburg
Lakepie
Sharon
Miss Corey's Rise and Possible Replacement Shocks Wall Street
Rumors swirl that William B Corey president of the United Co may be deposed amid a romance with Mabelle Gilman. Alva Dinkey and Charles Schweb are named as players in a succession plot while Mrs Corey's divorce adds to public turmoil. A civil court term is announced with Judge Porter maintaining a busy schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jas
Wwall Street
Williem B. Corey
United States
Aree Company
Mabelle Gilman
Altredg
Corey
Pittsmirs
Alva CU. Dinkey
Carnegie Sleep Company
Pittsburg
Charles 3
Schweb
Stee
Mr. Schwa
Miss Gilman
Porter
Ly Ba
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N.C
Yost. Rr.co
Moma. B. Wilson
Pitlsburg Ait Lake Erie Nailroad Company
Wilsuly
Wilson
Sivertury
Evie
Joden Porter
Washington Stree
Ann Mal Farmertys Repitetel
Renyvey Townsiip
Fa Ali
Job W. Meatis
Hawn Selter
North Beaver Township
Wolen W. McAnlis
Ciymrlos Seyts
Norm Beaver Townsiin
Charles Thamar
Ivy
Brain
Leonard M. Uher
Harry Tettenbawsh
Harry Tettenbawsh A Ful i, da, Os Seventh Ward
Lick
Rutgers
Rodgers Tinton
William
Revely Davis
Limestone
Emmowiy
de Wampuni
Harry Wo Stase
John No Sheer
Wiliam Conon
Chant Tor Wee Gorton
Pyles Hannah A. Bleiknes
Chaslen
Gwin
Burth Beaver
Willian
Seth
Ubon
Elsie A
McCulloigi
Williame M
Ory
Logan
Wit Andrews Hagin Vote Care Wall Limestone Company
Mahoning Jernship
Jo Shibeler
Fourth Ward
Willans
Spengler
Willan
Leonard Ma
Uber
Slehy
Hisnes
Maegerer Warnly
Lee
Mahanings
Oleam
Eastbrook Wrest
Tain Pdr
SAL Sinai
Leiria
GLEN
ONGE
Ewing & Long
de Seder
Auvintor
W. H. Falls
Clendenin Block
Stata Seyrts
Roosevelt
Ziesler Co
Locust Street
Philadelphia
B. W. Grove
Corry
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
East Washington Street
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