Fritz's Brother Dies After Illness in Wilkes-Barre
Edward H. Fritz reports the death of his brother William Sherman Fritz known as Delno Fritz, long involved in vaudeville and circus worlds. He worked with Robinson's Barnes and Bailey's Ringling Brothers and owned theatres in several regions. He died after ten weeks of illness at Wyoming Valley Hospital. Survived by siblings Mrs. Price Wilkes-Barre, Mrs. Early Leavitt Niagara Falls, Mrs. John Alexander Scranton, Nathan D. Fritz Ashley, and Edward Y. Fritz Wilkes-Barre.
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Edward H. Fritz
Wilkes-Barra
William Sherman Fritz
Delno Fritz
Deam
Robinson's
Barnes and Bailey's
Ringling Brothers
Sermland
England
Wyoming Valley Homeopathic Hospital
van Winsss
Alstera
Robert Priea
Wilkes-Tharre
Early Leavitt
Niagara Falls
N.Y
John Alexander
Scranton
Nathan D. Fritz
Ashley, Pa
Edward YW. Fritz
Rick Overland Staff Picnic at Milton Dam
Rick Overland company staff enjoyed a Sunday afternoon picnic at Milton Dam hosted by J. R. Rick. The outing was reached by motor with swimming games and an elaborate dinner. A man on the college green continued putting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick-Overland! Company
Fxlex
Milton Dam
J. R. Rick
Wilson's Voice on Evolution Endorsed in Dayton Court
In Dayton Tennessee on July 20 Woodrow Wilson's voice supporting evolution was entered into the Scopes trial record via an affidavit prepared by Dr. Winterton C. Curtis. The letter dated August 24 1922 from Wilson in Washington states that he believes in organic evolution and questions why such a debate is raised.
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S Street
Washington
Wilson
What Did You See Automobile Tales and Toys
A brisk slice of small town life shows a galesman selling hale tonic as a side line, a woman filling a gallon jug at the drinking fountain on East Street, a father crafting two bows for his seven year old son, a boy sketching an elephant in a storybook, a man packing bedding from a porch fox sleeping quarters at 6 p.m., and another man polishing horse gear while a craftsman makes a rat trap from a soup box and baling wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & P.m
Bandits Kill Inspector With Day's Receipts
A robbery ends with an inspector killed and three employees shot. The bandits seize a bag of cash, abandon a following car after a crash, and flee on foot. Police chase uses motorcycles and bloodhounds. license data point to two women, Edna Baltimore and Marion Mooney, as vehicle owners and possible suspects. Police press further statements and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spf Ft Polien
Mount Vernon
New York City
Edna
Baltimore
Edna Baltimore
Missy Marion Mooney
Primary Announcements For Provident Judge In New Castle
The News lists primary announcements for September 15 1924 including candidates for President Judge ROBERT LA WALLACE from Second Ward New Castle Republican Ticket and FOR JURY COMMISSIONER LIM M HOOK Wayne To OSnIE. Democratic Primary includes JOELPH B PizoK Township on Primatias.
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Provident Judge
Robert LA. Wallaceh
New Castle
Torn P. Luckaanr
Republican
Tudge
Dlummar Emary
New Caste
Clint) Konwupyoutin Ward
Lim M. Hook Wayne
Osnie
Joelph B
Drive Carefully in New Castle Traffic Accidents Report
A summary of incidents between January 1 and July 18 notes 18 inclusive injuries involving 4 persons and 216 injuries with 6 fatalities. The report records deaths outside the city in the county and 1 or more persons killed within the city limits.
Affidavits Put In Record In Dayton Case
A Dayton case features affidavits from notable scientists including Wilbur A Nelson and Fay Coon er Cole defending evolution as the first law of life. They oppose removing it from curricula arguing it would harm education and progress, condemning critics who omit it as criminal malpractice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sity
Wilbur A. Nelson
Tennessee
Fay Cooner Cole
University of Chicago
Charles H. Judd
Jacob G. Tipman
New Jersey State University
Kirtley ¥. Mather
Harvard University
Lfe
Biblican Literaturists
Auto Hits Multiple Children and Cars in Local Streets
A sequence of minor crashes occurred Saturday and Sunday on Washington and South Jefferson streets involving several motorists. Paul Vallely, 17, was unhurt after stepping into a car fender on Washington street. Mrs. R. W. Harris and Miss Flossie Good sustained minor injuries in a collision at South and Jefferson streets. Herb Childs and others reported damage in two more incidents, with at least one driver leaving scene. Joseph Thompson and Mrs. Schwelger were involved in a parking lot crash near the YMCA, damaging both vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Paul Vallely
Newell Avenue
R. W. Harris
Temple Avenue
Jefferson Street
South
Jefferson Streets
M.C. A
Schwelger
Thompson
Condemned Youths Fail In Mercer County Jail Escape Attempt
Mercer County authorities probed a 1924 slaying case of Turner, owner of a West Middlesex filling station, convicting Girsch and Mike Wells. They planned an escape via a rope and a dug wall hole, but a rope broke during the attempt. An appeal to the Pardon Board seeks commutation to life imprisonment, yet authorities fear the plan will hinder clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oughly
Mercer County
Girsch
Mike Wells
Turner
West Middlesex
Gifford Pinchoy
Weiss
Laer
Ghrsch
Pirach
Weiss and Girsch
Celle
Castor
Notice To Taxpayers In Lawrence County New Castle Area
Notice to taxpayers: county tax duplicates for wards of New Castle and townships in Lawrence County are payable at the court house. July offers a rebate, August at face value, September adds a 1½ percent penalty. Mail requests for statements and payments encouraged. Checks and money orders made payable to David E. Nasels, County Treasurer. Local 4-1. DAVID 2. NESSLE, County Treasurer.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
David E. Nasels
Crowd Pack Church for Evolution Talk by Rev McClure
Rev Walter E. McClure of First Presbyterian preached to a crowded church on The Bearing of Theistic Evolution on Christian Faith. He outlined three views on state laws teaching evolution, warned that evolution challenges salvation by grace, and previewed a follow up sermon titled Rassong for not believing in Organic Evolution.
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Walter BE
McClure
First Presbyterian Church
Tennessee
MccClure
Charles Jefferson
Broadway Tabernacle
New York City
Charles Darwin
Darwin
William Bateson
England
Toronto
Canada
American Scientific Association
Keen Haa
Abraham
God
Moses
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Evolutton
Herbert Spencer
Spencer
Arthur Thompson
Beredley
Gollre
Herbert
J. Arthur Thompson
Home
Renan
Voltaire
Haeckel
Paine
Ingersol
Potter
Darrow
Unitarian Church
Billy Bryan
Hal
Brookhart May Lose Seat as Iowa Senator
Contested Senate race centers on arrow-marked ballots for Steck that were counted as intent or rejected as mutilation under Iowa law. Brookhart argues legal victory by about 1,400 votes. committee pledges a fair review, while rivals fear ruling based on voter intent could cost Brookhart his seat.
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Brookhart
Iowa
United States Senate
Steck
Stack
Senate
Senate Committee
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Ernst
Kentucky
la Follette
Brockhart
Children Fall From Pony Hurt Two Bratz Children
Two Bratz children Adaelina aged 3 and E Isabel 8 of Frank Bratz were thrown from a frightened pony when a barking dog appeared near a farm house. They sustained severe bruises and cuts but no serious injuries, taken home for treatment. Medical note on blood clotting and bleeders appears in the report.
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Adaelina Bratz
E. Isabel Bratz
Frank Brats
Thatir
Deaths Of The Day In Lowellville and area obituaries
Obituaries published for Ruth Baird Kingensmith at her brother Park Baird's home in Lowellville with burial in Lowellville cemetery. Other notices include Sarah J. Hakin at Tharlansburg Baptist church. William Carnes former Pennsylvania Railroad conductor. David H. Dickson long-time livery operator. R Kenneth Davis of McKeesport. Mahala Kerr Martin of New Castle with Wampum ties. Mrs John Cox of Ellwood City. multi-family notices reflect regional deaths from July 1925 with church and cemetery details.
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Ruth Baird Kingensmith
Ruth Baird Kilngensmith
Park Baird
Lowellville
Kingansmith
David
Frank Baird
Park
Charles
Burton
James
Steubenvillle
Ohio
William Carnes
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
North Liberty Street
Carnes
The
Pennsylvania
Mahoning Presbyterian Church
Order of Railway Conductors
Mutual Benefit Association
Mahoningtown
Esther Stuart Carnes
Frank
Virginia
Helen
Richard Carnes
Clara
Mabel
Clarence
Sharpsytha, Pa
Oak Park Cemetery
David H. Dickson
David Henry Dickson
West Avenue
Mr. Dickson
Allegheny
John Co
Mary Rebecca Crider Dickson
First United Presbyterian Church
S. B. Irvine
Graceland Cemetery
R. Kenaneth Davis
R. Kenneth Davis
New Castle
Monongahela Avenue
McKeesport
Davis
Merle Davis
Me Kessport
WW. A. Newell
G. H. Young
Drayosburg
Mahala Herm Martin
Mahala Kerr Martin
Willam Martin
Shenango Street
New Castle Hospital
Martin
Edenburg
William and
Eliza Leeper Kerr
Wampum
M. EB. Church of
Ellwood City
Order of Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters
Wampum Temple
Marian Martin
City
Kerr Martin
Miller Martin
Gracd McKissen
Cleveland
John Kerr
Bessemer
Lewis Kerr
Mt. Jackson
Fred Kerr
New Middleton
JJ. Ti. Kerr
M. EB
Tait
Rev
Scott
Valley View Cemetery
Youngstown
John Cox
Morey Hospital
Pittsburgh
Cox
Lawrence County
Shenango Township
Canter United Presbyteriaa Church
C. R. O'Neil
John Hunt
Herman Wilson
Wiliam Boyars
Krowling
Funeral Notice for Margaret Rot and John Cox
Fragmentary obituary notice stating Margaret Rot and John Cox of Montana, with the coffin bed brought to the home of Herman Wilson on Fountain Avenue Ellwood City. Announcement of funeral to be made later.
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Pittsburgh
Margaret
Jaid John Cox
Montana
Herman Wilson
Fountain Avenue
Ellwood City
Rev H A Ellis At Y M C A Camp Sunday
Rev H A Ellis spoke at the YMCA camp on Sunday to about 50 guests and other attendees about the meaning of the initials YMCA, stressing the physical mental and spiritual development. The talk was delivered at the First church venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.A. Ellis
Bboys
H. A. Ellis
Irish Lassie Escapes To Church After Parental Objection
A Donegal bride hopeful escaped her family's home by climbing the chimney and roof via a hired car to reach the church on time for her wedding. The day featured 100 visitors at the Methodist church camp and a midday chicken dinner for youths.
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Donegal
Sha
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Barre
Rick-Overland
Tae
WE Dutford & Co
Clark
Mackie
Buwer
Automobile Galesman
East Street
Hoy
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Wilh
William Johnston
Huran Avenue
James S. McClelland
North
Beaver Township
O'Brien
Union Townswain Republican
Eliased Cit Republican Bicket
Gor Gheriff
Third Ward
New Castle, Pa
TRAN
Aldington
Bicket
W. R. McKee
Eastbrook
Bugk” Reynolds
Frank N. Jornetor
New
Ait Getac
A. m
Republicus
Ahoritt
Burgess
Eliwsod
Sir Pais Ben G. Swic
First WardubHean Tiskot
Elder Bryan
New Gustro
Attoorney
Orville Brown
Dayton
Faye
David 2. Nessle
Rev. McClure
Adaline
Isabel
Bratz
Pony
Pomerington St
EW Castle
Women’s Apparel Department
New York
Foster Brothers, Inc
Dooce Brothers
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