Great Grandmother Nancy Van Winkle At 100
New Jersey matriarch Granny Van Winkle is about to turn 100 next Sunday. Her daughter Elia Gordon, granddaughter Jane Cudworth, and great-grandchildren live nearby in Morris County. A letter from Crookston Minnesota revealed the family line as far back as 1808 birth and seven sons, with none of the modern conveniences known to Granny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Baby Few van Winkle
Nancy van Winkle
Morris County
N. J
Upland
Green Pond Mountain
Boonton
Butler
Elia Gordon
Jane Cudworth
Cudworth
John
Crookston, Minn
Granny van Winkle
Granny
Ernest
New Jersey
World
Granny” van Winkle
Charlottesburg
Abram van Winkle
Bachelors Seek To Block Dry Columbia Election
In Columbia Missouri bachelors over 30 would face a $50 annual tax if the city votes dry. The all married city council vows the tax to offset lost saloon revenue. Bachelors organize to defeat the local option measure despite the council’s ultimatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Damages Sought For Land Condemned By School Board
Judge Porter appointed viewers to assess damages for taking one acre of J. B. Fields land in Little Beaver township. The school board pursued the parcel for a new school building after failing to agree on a price.
Mrs Foulke Delivers Talk at First Methodist
Mrs. C W Foulke district president of the Woman's Home Missionary Society gave an interesting talk at the midweek prayer meeting in the First Methodist church. Her address highlighted the society's missions and urged continued support for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society
C. W. Foulke
First Methodist Church
Realty transfers in Union and Shenango townships
Recent property transfers include John J. Eagan to John E. Davis in Union township for 1800 dollars. Richard Thomas to John Luchansky in Seventh ward for 1 dollar. several transfers to New Castle Portland Cement company in Shenango township totaling 4870.40 and 4500. James R. McCune and Christopher Tobin to New Castle Portland Cement company with various wards and amounts. Adolph Green to Joseph Ryecraft in Union township for 1440. Lizzie Olive Book to Belaskey in Shenango township for 260. and other minor transfers in Mahoning, Fourth ward, and Edenburg with amounts ranging from 1 to 1000 dollars.
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John J. Eagan
John E. Davis
Union Township
Richard Thomas
John Luchansky
Seventh Ward
Charles G. Long
Robert Shoaff
Fifth Ward
W. Y. Gibson
New Castle Portland Cement Company
Shenango Township
Joseph Douthitt
Christopher Tobin
James R. McCune
Fourth Ward
Arthur Seaton
John H. McClelland
Edenburg
Joseph McNaugher
George H. Betty
New Wilmington
Leonard M. Uber
Rufus C. McKinley
Adolph Green
Joseph Ryecraft
Union Union Township
Lizzie Olive Book
Patternmaker injured by pulley belt incident
Wesley Yeffer of Warren was caught by a pulley belt and drawn into machinery at his left arm yesterday, suffering injuries.
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Wesley Yeffer
Warren
Semester exams close as Westminster begins new system
NEW WILMINGTON Jan. 30 The first semester recitations ended yesterday and final examinations start today across all departments with three tests daily. Most students finish by Friday to enjoy a Saturday holiday. The second semester begins February 5 with registration under a new system used by major universities.
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New Wilmington
Trespass Suit Over Transfers Involving Railway Litigation
A jury was taken today in the case of Harry A. Isaacs and others against the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company. The action is trespass over the refusal of street car conductors to accept transfers after the time limit expired. The plaintiffs claim they boarded the first car after transfers were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Isaacs
Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company
Mrs. Catherine Case Dies in Poland Ohio
Mrs. Catherine C Case of Poland Ohio died at her home aged 84 years Funeral announced for Saturday at 1 o'clock Burial plans were not listed in the notice.
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Catherine C. Case
Poland
Petition Filed in Bankruptcy by Ellwood City Merchant
A bankruptcy petition was filed yesterday by Herman Lewis, a merchant of Ellwood City. Referee E M Underwood received notice today but has not yet received the schedule of assets and liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lewis
Ellwood City
E. M. Underwood
Local Notes from Portersville and Nearby Areas
Miss Veda McDonald is ill with grip. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Pyle of Freedom spent Tuesday with friends in Miss Rachel Duncan has returned home in Ellwood City after visiting Mrs. D. B. McDonald. Mrs. Reed Wimer of New Castle has returned home after time at the home of the late Benjamin Wimer. Mrs. Henry Heberling Mrs. George Dindinger and Mrs. Joseph Lehlan have been called to New Castle by the serious illness of their sister Mrs. Catherine Wimer of Pearson Street.
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S. A. Kirkbride
Shape
Pulaski
Professor Breed
Allegheny College
Westminster
G. B. Thompson
Sharpsville
New Wilmington
Mary Reynolds
Pittsburg
Joseph White
Wampum
James White
C. O. Grottenhouse
Millersburg
Theodore B. Keil
Wallace Bryan
Company 111
Coast Artillery
Port Dade
Florida
First United Presbyterian Church
A. Kirkbride
W. M. Barr
First
Naccanna Club
Helen Ferguson
Corrinne Mercer
Ida Campbell
Fred Rice
Cleveland, O
Veda McDonald
L. E. Pyle
Freedom
Portersville
Rachel Duncan
Ellwood City
D. B. McDonald
Reed Wimer
New Castle
Benjamin Wimer
Henry Heberling
George Dindinger
Joseph Lehlan
Catherine Wimer
Pearson Street
Mona Gailey
Slippery Rock
Cooper
Hillsville
William Davidson
Ripple
Mahoning Township
M. E
Ezra Carr
Dr. Zimmerman
Volant
S. P. Ferguson
Messrs
D. M. Clark
James Dunnan
Wilbur Hoffmaster
Joseph Gibson
Dr. Woods
New Brighton
Knights of Pythias
Sheriff Waddington Visits Workhouse Prisoners
Sheriff Waddington escorted prisoners to the workhouse after they were sentenced by Judge Porter on Wednesday afternoon.
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Waddington
Porter
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
An advertisement asserts deafness from inflammation of the Eustachian tube can be cured by constitutional remedies. It claims 100 dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes free circulars from F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Chiney & CO
Toledo
Charges Bring Tax Collector to Trial in New Castle
In Lawrence County Pennsylvania on January 18 1908 E B Locke a county tax collector is accused of unlawfully receiving 35 cents from Lorenzo Harper to pay occupation and poll tax for William Kirkwood without a signed order. District Attorney Young and County Detective Logan investigated with Alderman T P Williams involved in aiding mill workers.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
E. B. Locke
Lorenzo Harper
United States
William Kirkwood
Young
Logan
T. P. Williams
Rees, Bowman
Richard Bowen
William G. Evans
William
Williams
Mt Jackson School Plans Literary Event in January
The Mt Jackson high school will hold a literary event on January 28. Several local residents recover or improve from illness including Dr H E Zimmerman and S P Ferguson. Clergy Rev A J McCartney Rev Plummer Rev Cooper visit parishioners and announce services.
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Homer Pitts
A. J. McCartney
H. E. Zimmerman
Mr. Young
Camp Run
Plummer
Glenshaw
Westfield
Paul Yould
West Pittsburg Visit By Pittsburg Men
Messrs. Clark Shannon John M. Shaw Alfred Lang and W Roberts of Pittsburg spent Thursday in West Pittsburg on local business and social calls.
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Messrs
Clark Shannon
John M. Shaw
Alfred Lang
W. Roberts
Pittsburg
West Pittsburg
Tuberculosis Dispensary Opens Friday Afternoon at North Street
The Kissinger block tuberculosis dispensary operated by Miss Catherine Sheppard will open Friday at 2 o clock to receive patients. A line praises a tonic from J C Wallace. Rev W R Bruce, longtime pastor at Sheakleyville U P Church, has died at age 16.
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Kissinger
North Street
Catherine Sheppard
W. R. Bruce
Sheakleyville
U. P. Church
Former Local Man A Fine Detective
The Pittsburg Gazette Times reports on J. M. Powell, inspector of the Baltimore and Ohio police, a Mahoningtown resident famed for knowing the yeggmen. Powell travels the system, studying criminals, sharing descriptions, and expects to arrest several as he visits officers along the route. He notes rail crime rose with the money stringency and cites McKeesport-area thefts as especially active.
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J. M. Powell
B. & O. Police
Mahoningtown
The
Pittsburg
United States
McQuaide
Baltimore and Ohio
Powell
Baltimore
McKeesport
False Arrest Case Hears Trial Over Rocker Incident
Wiley P. Ballard sues Edward E. Henry for false arrest after a rocker collapsed at Hotel Henry and Henry had him detained. The mistake was later found, Ballard was released, and he pursues damages in court before Judge Porter. Ballard is represented by J. M. Martin and Homer C. Drake with defense by R. K. Aiken.
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Wiley P. Ballard
Edward E. Henry
Porter
Ballard
Henry
J. M. Martin
Homer C. Drake
R. K. Aiken
Hughes anti racing bill stirs Albany as session opens
In Albany today the Hughes anti racing bill becomes a heated issue as lawmakers face a tough decision. Mrs Martha Foote Grow of Northwestern University helps avert panic during a fire at Wil liard Hall. A Chicago rooming house fire kills Andrew Schrope and seriously injures two others. Klubertanz withdraws from the six day race at the Central Armory in Cleveland due to exhaustion after winning a 72 hour race in Akron.
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Hughes
Albany
N. Y
Martha Foote Grow
Willaird Hall
Northwestern University
Archer Avenue
Chicago
Andrew Schrope
Klubertanz
Akron
Central Armory
Cleveland
Markets Report From New Castile Prices for Produce and Livestock
Official quotations corrected at noon each Tuesday list fresh butter and eggs and a long row of vegetables, fruits, poultry, hay, honey, and live stock prices. Items include cauliflowers carrots lettuce beets potatoes cucumbers onions turnips parsnips cabbage apples spring chickens chickens ducks geese turkeys dressed turkeys honey oats middlings wheat corn rye and other staples with varied per unit prices.
Real estate ads seek six and seven room homes and plots
Sherritt's Special Representative lists a six room modern home on Quest Street for 2900 or trade for Mahoningtown property. Also offers one to five acre lots near Seventh Ward post office with prices from 200 to 750, plus North Cedar Street seven room home for 3000 and 2200 build cost. A seven room bath gas home on Chestnut Street Third Ward is 2300. Lots priced 325 for one acre and 750 for five acres with minor cash terms.
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Quest Street
Mahoningtown
Seventh Ward
Cedar Street
Chestnut Street
Third Ward
Bath
Cumberland Avenue
P. J. Watson
North Mercer Street
North Hill
Washington Street
Standard Lumber Company Charter Application Notice
Notice is given that on February 11 1908 an application will be made to the governor of Pennsylvania by James R. Martin M Lee Gailey and Frederick E Martin under the 1874 act for the charter of Standard Lumber Company to acquire timber lands and operate a planing mill and lumber business. The charter is on file with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. ROY W Hazen Solicitor. Jan 16 23 30.
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State of
Pennsylvania
James R. Martin
M. Lee Gailey
Frederick E. Martin
Act of Assembly of
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Standard Lumber Company
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Roy W. Hazen
Deaths of the Day Mrs Zoe Mayberry Buried
Funeral services for Mrs Zoe Llewellyn Mayberry wife of Isaac S Mayberry were held at the late residence 216 Long Avenue and again at Savannah church with Rev H M Burns and Rev J L Stratton presiding. Interment followed at Savannah. Pallbearers included C W Hannon George T Hannon W H Mayberry Joseph Mayberry James Hannon and Martin Reed. A separate ad by J C Wallace promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure or blood purifier.
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Long Avenue
Zoe Llewellyn Mayberry
Isaac S. Mayberry
H. M. Burns
Grace M. E. Church
J. L. Stratton
Croton Avenue
M. E
Savannah
C. W
George T. Hannon
W. H. Mayberry
Joseph Mayberry
James Hannon
Martin Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gireat
Grandma
S. W. Redman
Winnie White
Shar
MT. Jackson
J. C. Wallace
New Castile
Sherritt
Real Estate Exchange
National Co-Operative Realty Company
J. H. Sherritt
Henry Nicholson
Rice's
Vendome Hotel
Wal, Ped
Sherman House
East Long Avenue
Milton Street
Star Grocery Company
Greer Block
Postal Telegraph Company
West
Disciple Church
L. Dean
South Jefferson Street
Care News
Whippo Street
Chestnut and
Whippo Streets
Beaver County
W. J. Kirk
McKee Block
Mill and
Falls Street
G. A
Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Eye and Ear
Fifth Avenue
City
Pittsburg & Harmony Car Line
J. F. Sankey
Pittsburg Street
Beaver Street
C. Care News
Lake Shore Depot
Himrod Avenue
Youngstown, O
F. F. Bratz
R. F
Sharp’s
Union Depot
Call Bell Phone
North
Mercer Street
Samuel Tritt
Monroe Avenue
Court Street
Court House
James Cunningham
Bell Phone
McClaren's
Pulaski Road
Harbor Bridge
Miller's
East
H. Rosenblum
Bell Avenue
Croton
Jere Bauman
Neshannock Avenue
Bevan
South Mill Street
Thomas Bevan
Park Avenue
Sutton Street
Esowes Avenue
Bell
Highland Avenue
Sycamore Street
Lawrence Savings &Trust Company
Bennett
Percy P. P. McNabb
Stewart
East North Street
Leasure Avenue
R. W. Jackson Bell
J Bell
C. P. Norris
Moody Avenue
Carlisle Street
Winter Avenue
Sheridan Avenue
Wood Street
McBride & Long
North Mill Street
Mrs. Mayberry
Mr. London
Hollister
Nuft
Pennsylvania School of Telegraphy
E. M. Gardner
Mor
Union
William D. Smith
City of
County of
Lawrence
Lawrence Savings and Trust Building
Pittsburgh
Forrests Street
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