Fifth Ward Sunday School Convention Enthralls Mercer County
The fifth annual watch school convention met at Ma own Presbyterian church attracting 150 delegates by noon with overflow in the afternoon and evening. Three congregations hosted the event and a large meal service via Grace E and Central Christian churches fed 225 for dinner and more for supper. Key speakers included Miss Burton of Louisville and H. K. Carmack of Wilkinsburg with brief talks on teacher marks and class needs. Committees formed for resolutions and nominations as 1904 hosting plans emerged.
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Nty
Maown Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Seventh Ward
Presbyterian
Grace E
Central Christian
Fh Cork
State Ark
Philadelphia
Finnie Muhphrey Burton
Louisville
H. K. Carmack
Reformed Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
Lutheran
German Evangelical Association
Christian
Baptist
Episcopal
Fethel A.M. B
St. Luke’s A. M. E
Primitive Methodist
Congresional
Volunteers of America
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Tnion Mission
Grace M. E. Sabbath School
Park Christian Church
Grace Church
J. ©. A. Borland
J. A. Stewart
Plaingrove
James M. Ferguson
J. H. Miller
New Castle
Mastbrook
Ralph M. Campbell
T. A. Craig
New Wilmington
M. W. Keith
Craig
J. A. Bailey
Mt. Jackson
Charles Bell
Slipperyrock
Rey, Kincaid
Tda Corbin
Miss Burton
J. G. Nothdurst
J. M. Mamilton
Lawrence County
Out of Town
L. W. Houston
Eastbrook
Roy Thompson
W. L. Hayden
Edenburg
Edenburg; Miss Burton, Louisville, Ky.; J. H. Bushline, Edenburg: I. W. Book
Rose Point
Audley D. Allison
Princeton
Jennie Cowden
Lowellville
W.S. McGinness
Mr. Jackson
R. C. Stewart
A M. Poppine
Gertrude Rhodes
Rasbrook
J. D. McCoy
Hillsville
Lizzie Duff
Mr Jackson
Pearl McCurley
Petersburg
M. W. Leslie
Pulaski
N. C. Allen
Volant
D. D. Simison
Flora McNeese
L. C. Cox
Martha D. Trumbull
Hiram
Silas Sears
Retta Thompson
A. Stewart
J. A. Drake
Mary Miller
Mt. Air
J. E. Drake
B. A. Shaw
Annetta E. Bell
8. A. Black
J. A. Beacom
Moravia
T. F E. Springer
New Bedford
Florence Neal Pulaski
Mary Cowden
Jessie Walker
Elizabeth MacClenahan
Clara Wilson
Hazel Dell
Jessie Covalt
Ellwood City
J. J. Roler
Fllwood City
W. A. Covalt
Mary Glenn
Minnie Rudolph
George Walters
F.C. Shaner
8. A. Kirkbride
G. Morgan Davis
Ellwood
Rachel Hope
L. M. Eliott
G. W. Scott
Elmer Scott
Newton Nelson
Skidmore
J. J. Buell
Homewood
David Sprott
J. H. Pizor
RR. M. Stevenson
J. W. Book
Samuel Miller
West Pittsburg
M. BE. Patterson
Beott Ripple
Scott Ripple
VanHlorn
A. Jones
Fire destroys Mayberry Bros Pearl laundry and home
Harry Mayberry and Walter Mitchell barely escaped a Saturday fire that leveled the Mayberry Bros Pearl steam laundry in South Sharon and an attached dwelling. The blaze caused losses above 5000 dollars with some insurance but insufficient to cover all damages. The families saved little beyond clothing as flames consumed the brick laundry building and spread to the dwelling.
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Harry Mayberry
Walter FB. Mitchell
Mayberry Bros. Pearl
South Sharon
Mayberry
Mitchell
Harry
Charles Mayberry
Will
Geneva Pastor Receives Call to New Castle Pa
The Evening Review praises Rev. Charles DeWoody of Geneva for leading First Baptist Church through debt elimination and a 200 member growth in five years. He faces a call to New Castle Pa to succeed Rev. Sallade, with Geneva awaiting his decision as the city notes his wide favor and service to church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Evening Review
Geneva
N. Y
Chas. DeWoody
Jacob Sallade
Charles DeWoody
First Baptist Church of
New Castle
DeWoody
Waverly
The
Baptist Church
Knights Templar
Russell Conwell
America
Grace Temple of
Philadelphia
Colgate University of
Knights Templar elect officers at grand commandery
The final session at Corinthian hall elected Sir Charles Stock as grand commander with a unanimous vote. Officers named include Wilson Keming Bellefonte deputy, William Diehl Pittsburg grand generalissimo, William Donaldson Harrisburg grand captain general, and William Allen Philadelphia grand recorder among others. Next convention set for York, Pa.
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Knights Templar
Corinthian Hall
Masonic Temple
Philadelphia
Frank McSparren
Erie
Frederick Munch
Thos. N. Boyle
Pittsburg
Henry Z. Zeigler
William W. Allen
Henry W. Smith
R. FE
Edward B Spencer
George W. Kendrick, Jr
John ©. Daniel
Daniel F. la Fean
York
Curtis G. Campbell
Johnstown
J. B. Hoyer
Chambersburg
William K
T. Sahm
McCluney
Radcliffe
A. Howard Thomas
Gettysburg
Pittsburgh and New Castle trolley line planned to unite regions
A Pennsylvania company contemplates building a trunk line paralleling the Ft. Wayne railroad from Rochester to Pittsburg with rights of way secured from Sewickley to Rochester. Plans call for rock ballast and heavy rails, fast service, and connection to Erie via gaps filled between New Castle and Meadville. Nearby property purchases hint at a Rochester station site.
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Ft. Wayne
Rochester
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Sewickley
Northwest
New Brighton News
United Traction Company
Advant
Avalon
Ohio River
Freedom
Beaver Valley Traction Company
Morado Park
Beaver Falls
New Castile
New Castle
Sharpsville
Meadville
Erie
Granite Improvement Company
Paulus Koehler
West
Madison Street
Main Avenue
Jacob Smith
Blast furnace plan touted at Beaver County meeting
A Beaver County gathering at the Beaver County Trust Company office in New Brighton discussed a proposed 300 tun blast furnace at Stone's Point on the Ohio River below Bridgewater. About fifty local and out of town leaders agreed to push stock sales, with Captain Marquis noting a $200000 local contribution could attract $400000 from foreign capital for a $600000 project employing around 600 workers. A five member stock solicitation committee was to be formed.
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Stone's Point
Ohio River
Bridgewater
Beaver County Trust Company
New Brighton
New Brighton News
F. G. Barker
John Reeves
Beaver Falls
Agnew Hice
Beaver
James B. Brown
Philadelphia
M. S. Marquis
New Castle
John F. Drave
Leaver
Ohio
Marquis
Beaver County
J. F. Kennedy
Pittsburg
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Strength and Digestion Support
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the body by toning the digestive organs and boosting nerve and mental vitality. It targets readers feeling run down and urges immediate use to improve digestion and overall strength.
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Hood
Trolley Pole Injury Highlights Open Car Dangers
A city bound trolley car with many on the footboard detached its pole on Hamilton Street. A youth struck but not seriously hurt avoided a skull fracture. traffic delayed as crews replaced the pole. Two cars later collided slightly at Mill Street and South Croton Avenue. Park mishaps were minor. a roller coaster scare proved unfounded and several skiffs toppled into the lake with quick rescues. Over 10,000 people visited the park that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Street
South Mill Street
Traction Company
Mill Street
South Croton Avenue
Plan of nomination conference moves forward in Lawrence county
At a May 9 Lawrence county Republican meeting John L Brown FE D Crawford and J G Martin were named to form a conference with Beaver and Washington counties to establish rules for holding a congressional conference The move aims to standardize procedures reduce friction and let the conference proceed efficiently Several plans will be discussed when the committees meet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Republican Committee
John B. Brown
Lawrence County
Beaver
Washington
John L. Brown
D. Crawford
J. G. Martin
Do You Enjoy What You Eat Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal remedy for stomach issues. It claims nourishment relies on a healthy stomach and lists symptoms cured, naming Paisley’s Pharmacy in New Castle and Hutton’s Pharmacy and Mahoningtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley’s
New Castle
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Mahoningtown
Sharon Woman Thought To Be Murdered
Mrs Ise abella Roseberry aged 72 was found dead in Sharon with throat cut and arm gash marks. Deputy Coroner Hazen and Dr M J Sample say death likely by murder though killer unknown. Son Henry found body after returning from work at Spearman furnace in Sharpsville. Neighbors, Hazen and Dr Sample attended scene. Details note a razor and blunt instrument wounds, corpse showed rigor mortis and heat. Roseberry widow with three daughters Mrs Seaburn Sharon, Mrs Bates Greenville and Mrs Richards Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iseabella Roseberry
Henry
Sharon
T. O. Hazen
Sharpsville
Hazen
M. J. Sample
Sample
Roseberry
Huband
Henry Seaburn
Charles Bates
Greenville
Aaron Richards
Youngstown
Reverends Letter From Crawfordsville Iowa May 29 1903
Reverend J S Cotton writes from Iowa noting his wife and two sons visiting New Castle for two months and plans to vacation near New Castle in July. He comments on light farm work, recent heavy rains hurting crops, Iowa farmers with good farms and services, and his pride in Western Pennsylvania roots. He mentions Wheeling as county seat with 5000 people, saloons, and jail status. He closes with regards from Crawfordsville Iowa.
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Crawfordsville
Meitor News
New Castle
John Donaldson
Iowa
Towa
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Weehington
Rev
J. 8. Cotton
Niece of Bedford Man Dies at Age 11
Mrs. Robert M. Allen of this city learns that her brother William T. Keefer of Bedford Indiana, father of the deceased 11 year old girl, has not visited New Castle in fifteen years.
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Robert M. Allen
William T. Keefer
Bedford
Ind
Wanted Young Women as Horses in Wards at Dixmont Hospital
A historical classified notice seeks several young women to work in wards at the Regular hospital departments, and for employment in the launch and housekeeping areas at Dixmont Hospital in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Dixmont
Algheny County
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I. L. Smith
New Castle Business College
Smith
God
S. A. Stewart
Christ
Clark Gleason
M. R
Times
J. W. Canon
G. W. Bell
B. A. Kirkbride
Clauss
Lsat
Evening Post
Zm Business
Curtis Publishing Co
Arch Street
Heiskell’s
Heishel
Heiskell
Jhigheli
Suuaston
Moliowat & 0
Home Savings & Loan CO
Central Square
Market St
Esigner and Makersc Fine Clothing
Schloss Bros. & Co
Baltimore
TRIS
New Castle, Pa
J. S. Cotton
Wm. T. Keefer
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