William McBride Civil War veteran dies in Butler County
William McBride aged 81 died at his home in Jacksonville Worth township Butler county on July 13 after an apoplectic stroke suffered last Thursday. He was born March 11 1832 married Eliza Taylor in 1856 and joined Plaingrove Presbyterian Church in 1894. He served in Company I 108th regiment enlisting December 16 1861 and was wounded captured at Andersonville November 1864. He is survived by two sons Austin Pittsburg and Frederick at home besides brothers and sisters. Funeral was held at Plaingrove Presbyterian church with several relatives present.
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William McBride
Alexander
Mary Armstrong McBride
Jacksville
Worth Township
Butler County
Mr. McBride
Thomas
Samuel
William
Eliza Taylor
R. B. Walker
Plaingrove Presbyterian Church
Austin
Pittsburg
Frederick
McBride
Andersonville
Robert McBride
Neshannock, Avenue
Thomas McBride
Wallace Avenue
Captain of Canal Boat Eagle Dead at 82
Orlando H. Couch a veteran railroad engineer merchant and canal man died at his New Brighton home after a long illness. He was 82 years old and the eldest son of Nathan and Emily Couch. He helped power Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago trains in 1854 and later operated the canal packet Eagle between the city and New Brighton. He is survived by his wife and six children. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at his residence.
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Orlando H. Couch
New Brighton
Nathan
Emily Couch
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Couch
Eagle
Horse Beating Case Ends With Suspect Discharged
J C Haas humane agent had Lemuel Sterling arrested for cruelly beating his horse. Sterling argued the horse was bulky and needed a beating, and Alderman Green discharged him. The case highlights enforcement of animal mistreatment laws and local municipal discretion.
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J. C. Haas
Lemuel Sterling
Lemuel
Alderman Green
Harvest Home Planned by Greenville Chamber of Commerce
The Greenville chamber of commerce will hold a farmers and merchants harvest home in Greenville this year replacing an outside excursion. A meeting on July 21 is planned with expected participation from many representative farmers and merchants.
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Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Greenville
Visiting Nurses Save Babies in Youngstown Slum Homes
The Visiting Nurses Association reports that numerous infants in poor Youngstown homes are saved through home care visits. Nurses provide medical guidance, basic treatments, and preventive advice to families facing limited resources.
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Youngstown
Assolution
Seventh Ward Schools Repaired Ahead of Fall Term
Seventh ward school interiors on North Liberty and North Cedar streets are being cleaned and overhauled as officials plan for a strong fall term in September. Attendance is expected to rise. Jesse L Badger of North Liberty street wed Miss Mattie Horn of Lowellville. They will live in Mahoningtown. Pennsylvania E and A division officials led by H W Thornton rode the Mary Ann inspection engine to Sharon and back. Fred Hartman resigned from New Castle Junction shops for a job in Pittsburg. Mrs. Fred Hans, formerly of the ward, visits Mahoningtown. Prof W A Moore and family return from Youngsville, Warren county. Harry Myers accepts a position at American Can company plant. William Tyrill enjoys vacation from night patrol. Mrs C A Defoe of Erie visits his parents on Montgomery avenue. Howard Reese listed ill. Fred Graham sick. George Ross recovering. Charles E Koons returns from Harmony. Harry Kelley transacts business in Pittsburgh. Miss Mary Brooks convalesces. Dolly Hammond visits Youngstown. John H Sherritt visits Youngstown on business. Bert Welsh transacts business in Mahoningtown. Clyde Davis moves to East Madison avenue. Dave Harris returns from Chicora. Edna Ryan returns from Youngstown. Harry Reed recovers from illness at Shenango tin mill. James Coates visits Alder man Herb Coates in North Liberty street.
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Seventh Ward
North Liberty
North Cedar Streets
Mary Brooks
North Cedar Street
Dolly Hammond
Montgomery Avenue
Youngstown
John H. Sherritt
North Liberty Street
Bert Welsh
Enon Valley
Mahoningtown
Clyde Davis
South Lafayette Street
East Madison Avenue
Dave Harris
West Cherry Street
Chicora
First Christian Church Plans Picnic at Cascade Park
The Bible school of the First Christian Church will hold its annual picnic at Cascade Park Friday. A egg hunt with colored eggs prizes, an adult clothes hanging contest, and an old fashioned basket picnic with races and a ball game are planned.
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The
Bible School of the
First Christian Church
Cascade Park
Doctor Douglas to Conduct Communion Service
Dr. T W Douglas district superintendent will conduct the communion services at Croton Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday. He will also preach the sermon at the service.
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T. W. Douglas
Croton Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Douglas
Avalanche of votes and travel notes dominate precinct chatter
The piece traces shifting campaign support and outside interest as districts nominate leaders. it also extols travel as education, detailing Cleveland and Buffalo as starting tour stops with parks, streets, universities, and port facilities highlighted before scenes of further wonders unfold on the trip to Montreal.
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William M’bride
Harvest Home
Ducator
Oran
D. R. Bollard
Lawrence
Jesse L. Badger
Mattie Horn
Lowellville
Badger
Pennsylvania
E. & A. Division
H. W. Thornton
Mary Ann
Sharon
Fred Hartman
East Clayton Street
New Castle Junction
Baltimore and Ohio
Fred Hans
Herbert Coates
W. A. Moore
Youngsville
Warren County
Harry Myers
East Cherry Street
New Castle
William Tyrill
Mr. Tyrill
Erie
C. A. Defoe
Erie, Pa
B. F. Cummings
Howard Reese
Ashland Avenue
Fred Graham
South Cedar Street
George Ross
Charles E. Koons
Harmony
Harry Kelley
Harry Reed
Mahoning Avenue
Hot Mill
Shenango Tin Mill
James Coates
Edenburg
Herb Coates
Liberty Street
DR. Douglas
Ettes
Dorothy Dodd
Dren
Oxfords
Michener & Harmell
East Washington Street
City of
Cleveland
Montreal
Ohio
Moses Cleaveland
Connecticut Land Company
Connecticut Western Reserve
Western Reserve University
Case School of Applied Science
Adelbert College
Woman’s College
Medical College
Buffalo
Main Street
Albright Art Gallery
J. J. Albright
Delaware Park
New York
Dentists
E. Washington Street
King
Mgr
Lawrence Trust Building
Citizens National Bank
Akron, Ohio
Onio
CoTtace
A.b.church
LLD
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Oledo
F. J. Heney
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