Western New York and Pennsylvania Rail Improvements Planned
Under new control the Western New York and Pennsylvania system is slated for major upgrades. A rebuilt line from Oil City to Rochester with a new bridge and eliminated switchback delays aims to cut 4 minutes from schedules and streamline engine changes. Oil City remains a division hub with improved connections to Pittsburgh, and a new fast schedule between Buffalo and Erie is anticipated within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivania
Estern
New York & Penneylvania
Oil City
Rochester
al- Vailey
Pittsburg
New York
O11
Oi City Bridge
Haffaro
Sagal
Pennsylvania
New York & Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Court Convenes With Wallace on Bench for Dense Docket
Court convened this afternoon with Judge Wallace presiding. A large number of cases fill the argument list while the grand jury, comprising men such as W J Alien, William Clark, James Duff, Daniel Deeley, D W Hanna, Ralph Jellison, H H Knox, Samuel McCreary, and others from Sixth, Fourth, Fifth, Second wards, will pass on the criminal list. The jurors include laborers, merchants, farmers, and tradesmen from Pulaski, Hickory, Union, Wayne, Slippery, and Neshannock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadge Wallace
Rand
Alien
W. J
Lumberman
Volant
Bookwaiter
J. S
Motorman
Duff
James H
Farmer
Pulaski
Daizell
Frank
Moulder
Union
Deeley
Daniel
Edwards
David
Heater
Etter
Ferrer
EB. M
Neshannock
Hanna
D. W
Jellison
Ralph
Kemp
William
Merchant
Shaffer
Hickory
Trigg
Winter
Wayne
Jail prisoners given a “cure” of work by Sheriff Scott
Eight inmates who refused to work were marched to the dungeon at 7:50 am. By 1:30 pm they showed signs of compliance as bread and water were provided. The newspaper notes the method induces an “industrial fever” and collective eagerness to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Tree felled by lightning aged 244 years near John Bowers
Joseph Trax and others who remov ed the storm struck tree at John Bower's counted the growths on the stump and report the tree was 244 years old. The fall caused damage to the house and outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Trax
John Bower
Buckeye Pile Ointment Offered as Infallible Remedy
An advertisement touts Buckeye Pile Ointment as an infallible remedy for piles and related rectal ailments. It claims to prevent fistulas and cancer, and lists prices of 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents per tube from Scott Pais.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarr
Scott Pais
Miss Caroline McKinley 56 Dies at Youngstown
Miss Caroline McKinley aged 56 dies in Youngstown on Saturday. She is the daughter of Hugh McKinley residing near Moeravin and leaves several brothers and sisters. A funeral will be held Tuesday at Mahoningtown M F church with W Foulke officiating. Interment at Mt Jackson M FE church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline McKkinley
Youngstown
Hugh McKinley
Moeravin
McKinles Wis
M. &. Church
Mahoningtown M. Ff
W. Foulke
Mt. Jackson M. FE
Death of Slipperyreek resident John M. Barnes at 71
John M. Barnes, longtime Slipperyreek farmer and resident of Sixth ward, died Sunday at 71. Survived by daughters Mrs. William Hunt of New Castle and Mrs. Seliga Eckert of West Virginia, son Albert of Town, and George with Mrs. Hunt. A staid farmer and devoted UU.P church member. Funeral 10:50 Tuesday from the residence of Wm. Hunt. Interment Centre U. P. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Barnes
Slipperyreek Township
William Trant
William Hunt
New Castle
Seliga Eckert
West Virginia
Albert
George
Hunt
Barnes
UU. Pp. Church
Wm. Hunt
U. P. Church
Obituary for William Patterson of North Beaver Township
William Patterson, a well regarded farmer of North Beaver Township, died at his home Saturday after a brief heart illness at age 58. He survived by his wife, two grown children George and Eva, a brother James who recently died in a runaway accident, and siblings John and Mrs. McAnnis. Born and raised in the township, he was of Scotch Irish descent and a longtime member of J. P. Church at Mt. Jackson. Funeral held at 2 p.m. Monday from the residence with interment at Mt. Jackson U. P. Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patterson
Beaver Township
James
John
McAnnlis
George
Eva
Patterson
J. P
Mt. Jackson
Mt. Jackson U. P
Fatally Crushed Railroad Brakeman James Britton at Lawrence Junction
James Britton, 17, a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman, was fatally injured while coupling at Lawrence Junction. Six cars passed over him. he died about 3 a.m. after lingering from midnight injuries. He remained conscious, asked who would pay expenses, and bade coworkers farewell. Coroner to hold inquest. remains to Negley for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Britton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lawrence Junction
Britton
Offutt
William Britton
Negley, O
Brittain
Ellwood City Social Notes From June 4 1900
In Ellwood City W S Smiley visited Pittsburg last Friday Edward Martin was a Pittsburg visitor last Saturday The Free Methodist district meeting was held last week Mrs D S Cunningham visited New Castle last Friday Mrs A D Winger left Saturday for Mars to visit friends Miss Janestine Louriey of Pittsburg guests of Mrs L C Stafford Miss Tiny McGinley left Saturday for Homestead to visit friends Rev and Mrs Kk W Liebendorfer of Erie are visiting their son H T Liebendorfer Samuel Cartley left Friday morning for Avalon to erect a Hartman fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny McGinley
Homestead
Kk. W. Liebendorfer
Erie
Son
H. T. Liebendorfer
Samuel Cartley
Avalon
Real estate transfers filed at the court house
John Hendrickson to Henry Jordan Jr. land in Plaingrove township for 288.54 dollars. William R. McKee to William Renney land in the Fifth ward for 1150. A L Wilson to A F E Bartlett land in the Sixth ward for 1600. Thomas S McAnlis to James F E Hughes land in North Beaver township for 11000. James M McMillin to David Hayberger land in the Fourth ward for 700. Margaret A Pizer to W C McConnell land in Plaingrove township for 175. Henry Jordan Jr to Margaret A Pizer land in Plaingrove township for 200. NELL to land in Plaingrove township for 3825. William J Glover to Andrew Sands land in the Fifth ward for 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
John Hendrickson
Henry Jordan, Jr
Plaingrove Township
William R. McKee
William Renney
A .L. Wilson
A. FE. Bartlett
Thomas 8S McAnlis
James FE. Hughes
North
Beaver Township
James M. McMillin
David Hayberger
Fourth Ward
Margaret A. Pizer
W. C. McConnell
William J. Glover
Andrew Sands
Infant Burk Dies in Cochran Alley
John Joseph Burk, infant son of Mr and Mrs John B Burk of Cochran alley, died Wednesday morning at 10 months. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from the residence with interment at St Marys cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Joseph
John B. Burk
Cochran Alley
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Ad Promotes Relief and Comfort
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup for asthma relief and comfort with prices listed at 25 and 50 cents. Scott Paisley is the associated name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Scott Paisley
Stewart Appointed Examiner at Indiana State Normal School
The Examiner reports County Superintendent of Schools Thomas M. Stewart was appointed an examiner at Indiana State Normal School on June 27. Stewart already played a key role in the period’s county teacher examinations, noting especially large classes this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Stewart
Indiana State Normal School
Stewart
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An ad claims starvation worsens dyspepsia and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the digestion aid that feeds the body while organs recover. It urges readers to try the remedy at Central Drug Store Long Avenue Rhodes Drug Co 121 Washington Street and local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Drug Store
Long Avenus
Rhodes Drug Co
Washington Street
Fred C, Hyde, Mathoningtown
Soldier in the Philippines Promises Return Home
Mrs. Rachael Reep of North Bay street received a letter from her son Frank Reep of Co. I, 2nd Regiment, now in the Philippines. He reports good health and plans to return home within months. He notes funds sent home often fail to arrive, so he is depositing money with the paymaster for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Recep
North Bay Street
Frank Reep
Co. I
Philippines
Local Bridegroom From Amesburg College Declared Insane
Quincy May 30 Hener Gar vin of this city who wed Etheline Grifth of Carthage DL last week and went to Deaver Del on a bridal tour has been declared insane and sent to the Jacksonville asylum The first symptoms appeared two hours after the marriage Jarvin recently graduated from Amesburg College No cause for the malady is known
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
III
Hener Garvin
Etheline Grifth
Carthage
Deaver
Del
Jacksonville
Jarvin
Amesburg College
Endowment Transfers to Washington University In Supples Station
Samuel Cupples and Robert Brookings each transfer 15 000 shares of the St. Louis Terminal Cupples Station and Property Company to Washington University. The company has 50 000 shares at par value 3 000 000 dollars. Net yearly income to the university will range from 20 000 to 130 000 dollars.
Duel on Illinois Central platform leaves Cameron fatally wounded
In Harvey at the Illinois Central station Frank Cameron and Thomas O’Neil fought with pistols on the platform. Cameron was fatally wounded after a feud lasting six months. O’Neil had been fined 25 for threatening to kill Cameron, and both men drew their pistols when boarding a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Cameron
Thomas O'Neil
Illinois Central
Harvey
Cameron
O'Neil
Fire destroys Betheda Baptist Church in Chicago
The Betheda Baptist Church on Thirty fourth Street and Armour Avenue in Chicago was nearly destroyed by fire just before midnight. The blaze started near the organ and swept through the building within an hour, leaving only the shell. It is the fourth South Side church burned in months, with fires each starting in or near the organ. Loss to building and contents estimated at $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Betheda Baptist Church
Thirty Fourth Street
Armour Avenue
Walters Patents Trolley Device To Prevent Wheel Jumps
James Walters of Harlansburg via attorney Dr N Keast has secured a patent for a trolley wheel retaining device comprising Jaws that grip the wheel without hindering normal trolley operation and aim to prevent accidents. This marks Walters second patent, his first being a burglar alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walters
Harlansburg
Dr. N. Keast
Walters
Pittsburg Grocer Robbed at Cascade Park
Robert H. Wryke, a Pittsburg street grocer, had his pocketbook taken Wednesday while at Cascade park. He kept it in his hip pocket. when he reached for it, it was missing. The ether contained about $38 in cash and some notes of no value to anyone but himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Wryke
Pittsburg Street
Cascade Park
Local residents suffer injuries from accidents at home and work
Paul Wymer of Pittsburg street, employed at the tin mill, cut his left hand badly Thursday and was treated by Dr. Blackwood. Also on Thursday, a 10-year-old son of Mr and Mrs John Wimer of Vine street was injured while playing with a pen knife on a string. a blade struck his right eye and may cause blindness. Dr Blackwood attended and hopes to save the eye though inflammation could be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wymer
Pittsburg Street
Blackwood
John Wimer
Vine Street
Lightning Strikes William Market Near Heysdale
William Market son of Jann Market of near Heysdale was struck by lightning Thursday while riding along the public highway on horseback. He was found unconscious and remained so until Saturday morning. doctors consider him out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Market
Jann Market
Heysdale
Glassworkers plan river camp inked near Barnesville
Francis Crine Henry Kenninger Harry Perry John McClelland Will Morgan and Charles Reed members of the Eastern Ohio Glassworkers Fishing club will go into camp on the Tuscara was river Tuesday near Barnesville. Paulis Henninger and Pastorious who recently sold out their oil interests there have leased 100 acres more land and will start drilling at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Crine
Henry Kenninger
Harry Perry
John McClelland
Will Morgan
Charles Reed
New Castle
Harvey Pastorious
James Grant
John Garby
Peter Paulis
Henry Barry
Eastern
The Rajah's Jewel by J Howard Bauman
The Pittsburg Press ran a Sunday prize story by J Howard Bauman titled The Rajah's Jewel. The piece introduces strange events into everyday life and Bauman shows steady improvement in style and imagination, suggesting future popularity as a short story writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Press
J. Howard Bauman
Unsafe bridge on West Washington Street fears collapse
Heavy rains have undermined the bridge across the Pennsylvania tracks on West Washington Street leaving it in an unsafe condition. One corner stone reportedly supports the structure. Last Sunday evening a fire filled the area with people and a streetcar crossing could have caused a terrible catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Tracks
West Washington Street
Grove City College Commencement 1900 Schedule
Commencement events run from June 17 to 20 at Grove City College. The president preaches the baccalaureate sermon on the 17th, followed by a military parade and field sports and musical department graduation. Class day is Tuesday, with class of 1900 graduation on Wednesday the 20th. Evening activities include the Speedwell society event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City College
Ith
Speedwell Society
College chapel to host entertainment for large graduating class
A college chapel will feature an entertainment program for its unusually large graduating class this year. A bold daylight robbery occurred at the meat market of George Merkel on Long Avenue Saturday. Missing $75 from his safe, he suspects a likely culprit and has turned the case over to detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaas
George Merkel
Long Avenue
Pocketbook Found At Penn Station By Trax
On Monday morning Josep Trax found a pocketbook at the Pennsylvania station. He spotted Rev. L. F. Randolph at the ticket window moments earlier and chased after him. Randolph had not lost it. Trax handed the pocketbook to ticket agent E. Turner, who later located the owner, who returned seeking the missing item. The pocketbook contained 25.
Taylor declines Kentucky governor bid and national convention attendance
INDIANAPOLIS June 4. Taylor will not run for Kentucky governor nor return to the state. A conference with Postmaster Baker and Kentucky Republican leaders confirmed the decision. Taylor will issue a formal statement soon and may skip the national convention unless Governor Stone guarantees protection. John W. Yerkes is expected to be the Republican nominee for Kentucky governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intnanapolis
Ind
Taylor
Kentucky
Baker
Louisvill
C. M. Burnett
John W. Yerkes
State Central Committee
Dufford Brothers sue city over Pearson street grading damages
W F Dufford and Francis P Dufford through Winternitz McConahy sue New Castle claiming City Engineer Mille set a grade when they built which was later altered causing their houses to be elevated. Each seeks $1000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dufford
Francis P. Dufford
Winternitz & McConahy
City of
New Castle
Pearson Street
Mille
Cuban teachers to study at Harvard on free plan
The War Department will station five Atlantic transports to bring Cuban school teachers to the United States for a free Harvard instruction program. President and Harvard fellows provide libraries laboratories and tuition free with $70,000 raised. Transports Burnside McPherson McClellan Crook Sedgwick depart Cuban ports June 25 27 and arrive Boston around July 1 with direct conveyance to Cambridge housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Harvard College
Cuba
Atlantic
Burnside
McPherson, McClellan, Crook
Sedgwick
Struck by Rivet Wound at Vulcan Foundry
Lewis Davis, a Vulcan foundry employee living on South Jefferson Street, was injured Tuesday afternoon when a rivet driven by a co worker from outside pierced the sheet iron and cut Davis's skull. Dr Wood Fulton treated and stitched the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Davis
Vulcan Foundry
Jefferson Street
Davis
Wood Fulton
Modern Beauty Thrives On Sunshine And Exercise
A description celebrates a healthy woman who gains beauty from good food and outdoor activity. It notes her form and face glow with health, and mentions Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Company as a gentle laxative remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
White's Cream Vermifuge Promoted For Children
An old advertisement touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a cure for worm predisposition in children, claiming prevention of emaciation weakness and convulsions. It notes the remedy as highly successful and popular, priced at 25 cents by Scott Paisley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Paisley
Order to Purchase Church Lot for W C T U Work
The W C T U committee invites local unions to fund a settlement on the Primitive Methodist church lot at South Jefferson and Maitland streets for new work spaces. The brick two story property, 1% by 175 feet with a tenant house, is listed at 5500 dollars. if each of 25 unions raises 100 dollars, the goal is met within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primitive Methodist Church
Jefferson and
Maitland Streets
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lawrence County
Woman's organization seeks help for permanent home
We will confidently expect help from timing friends, not members of the organization. We must decide soon, so do not delay your reply.
Beaver County Mourns Death of Alfred Black At Farm
A telegram from New Galilee area reports Alfred Black a 45 year old bachelor found dead by hanging at his Beaver County farm between New Galilee and Enon. Neighbors removed the body. he was connected locally and known as a prominent figure. Sister Mrs James McCure of Brady's Run notified. he leaves brothers David P Black of Pittsboro Cyrus Black and Samuel Black. No cause available for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peaver Falls
Alfred Black
New Galilee
Enon
Theody
Mr. Bleek
Beaver County
Tr Jd
Louthan
James McCure
Brady’s Run
David P. Black
Pittsboro
Cyrus
Samuel Black
Narrow Escape From Farmhouse Fire In Taylor Township
A tenant house on the Wright farm in Taylor township burned Monday at 6:45 am. The cries of a baby woke Mr and Mrs William Kerr who lived there. With escape by the stairs cut off Mr Kerr leaped from a window and used a ladder to rescue his wife and child. The house was nearly a total loss and there was no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Taylor Township
William Kerr
Kerr
Resignation of Real Estate Man Fiatty Graham
Fiatty Graham resigns from G. W. Miller real estate office to establish his own office in Marion. Described as a wide awake, trustworthy young man, he leaves with the good wishes of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiatty Graham
G. W. Miller
Marion
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iLindsey
Hiere
Orr Asey
Dr. Tiny
W. J. Gilmore Co
W. Hh, Falls
Clantonin
Ellwood City
S. Smiley
Edward Martin
Free Methodists
D. S. Cunningham
A. D. Winger
Mars
Janestine Louriey of
L. C. Stafford
Dr. Fenner
Redunia,ny
William Miller
Ellwood
John Lynch
Round Street
J. E. Wilcox
Reynolds Street
George White
Brown
W. Mitchell
Harry Sechler
Princeton
Philip A. Fisher
North Walnut Street
Stephen McClafferty
Hoover's Heights
Wash Lewis
Slippery Rock
Tev. Lattimer
Rose Point
Synod
Cedarville
Mrs. Davidson
South Mill Street
Harry
Robert Taylor
Greene Street
Sherman Wimmer
Harlensburg
Henry Mathers
Fulton Street
Henry
Marie Griest
Unionville
Sara McKinley
New Wilmington
Jeanette Walls
Superior Street
Slipperyrock
Normal School
Maria Justice
North Beaver Street
Terre Haute
Charley Whistler
Mercer Dispatch
R. L. Davies
Bethelem
Mr. Lacy
Lacy & Burke
James Warren
Lyndal Street
Shenango
John Q. Stewart
J. J. Liebendorfer
Walnut Street
Harrisburg
Mrs. Stewart
Charles G. Long
East Long Avenue
Mrs. Black
Annie McCullough
Wheeling
W. Va
W. C. Shaw
Gertie Ward
Mary Brett
Mrs. Shaw
Charles E. Wallace
Sharon
Town
T. J. Blackwood
Walkice
George Beveridge
Home Street
15Th Regiment
Atlanta
South
Elle Nunn
Beveridge
P. C. Davidson
Optician
North Mill St
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
New-York
Tri-Weekly Tribune
Tribune
Daily Tribune
NEW York Weekly Tribune
Market
Farge
United States
Thos. W. Phillips, David Jameson
Lewis
Hoyt
Citizens National Bank
Thos. W. Phillips
J. P. WH. Cunningham
David Jameson
Samuel McCreary
M. H. Henderson
John H. Preston
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