Two Civil Engineers Killed by Train Near New Florence
Johnstown June 7 Two civil engineers employed by the Pennsylvania railroad were instantly killed near New Florence when run down by westbound No 37. The dead are William D Woodhouse 35 of Wethersfield Connecticut and Philip Dell 21 of Derry Pennsylvania. They were surveying for a railroad track elevation to avoid a dangerous grade crossing under Superintendent Pitcher. Dell was married last December.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Florence
William D. Woodhouse
Wethersfield
Gore of Library Fame Taken to Task
W H Gore reforming burglar was arrested for assault and battery while trying to establish a library for county jail prisoners. He was jailed ten days and fined 14 dollars with costs, and faces extra time if the fine remains unpaid. A postal from New Castle Pa asserts public reproach and predicts his Friday release.
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Youngstown
W. H. Gore
New Castle
F. L
Gore
Taft Men From Alabama Face Roosevelt Dispute
The national committee split on Roosevelt support as Taft leaders in Alabama push a decisive action. Senator Borah and Senator Crane met privately as attorneys argued the Alabama matter. Borah vowed to press a roll call while Taft delegates debated concessions for all states.
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National Committee
Roosevelt
Taft
Flinn
Oyster Bay
Borah
Crane
Alabama
Deaths of the Day Edwin Charleton Davis
Funeral services for Edwin Charleton Davis son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Davis of Leetonia Ohio were held Thursday at the grandparents residence. Rev Given of First M E church officiated. Interment was in Leetonia. Crescent Machine Co closed in mourning. Davis remains in critical condition. New Castle friends attended.
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Edwin Charleton Davis
Oliver Davis
Leetonia
Fterison
J. 4. Conover
M. E
Crescent Machine Company
Davis
New Castle
R. Cochran
Harry Kiser
WW. J. Whitling
Kate Long
Howard Robinson
Richard Hannon
Martin’ J. Gibbons
Death of Nathaniel Lewis in Beaver County near Ellwood
Nathaniel Lewis a well known figure in Lawrence and Beaver counties died today at his grandson Emmanuel Evans residence near Ellwood Beaver County at age 74 years 10 months He leaves a number of children The funeral is set for Sunday afternoon at the Ellwood M E church with interment at Locust Grove Cemetery
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Nathaniel Lewis
Lawrence
Beaver Counties
Emmanuel Evans
Beaver County
Ellwood
Ellwood M. FE
Locust Grove Cemetery
Funeral services held for Mrs. Isaiah Davis in town
Brief services were conducted by Dr. J. H. Clemens of the First Methodist church Thursday afternoon over the remains of Mrs. Isaiah Davis who died yesterday at the home of her niece Mrs. August Bahra in East Washington street. The remains were taken at 3:45 to Bellaire Ohio where interment was made.
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J. H. Clemens
First Methodist Church
Isaiah Davis
August Bahra
East Washington Street
Bellaire, O
Infant daughter of Fosnaughts dies near Wampum
Mr and Mrs Thomas Fosnaught near Wampum mourn the loss of their infant daughter Elizabeth. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday at 10 AM with interment in Clinton Cemetery.
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Thomas Fosnaught
Wampum
Elizabeth
Clinton Cemetery
Chicago woman probes wages of working girls nationwide
A Chicago woman who exposed that many city working girls earn only $4.50 weekly has extended her investigation to large cities nationwide and finds Chicago not the worst. In Washington she found girls earning merely $1.75 a week.
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Chicago
Washington
Florence resident returns from New York visit
Mrs R W Reynolds of Florence has returned after an extended stay in New York. She is accompanied home by her granddaughter Marian Barnhart who will spend the summer with her.
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Rs. R. W. Reynolds
Florence
M Ue
New York
Marian Barnhart
Miss Ethel Johnson to Visit Cousin in Beaver
Miss Ethel Johnson of Superior Street will spend Sunday with her cousin Miss Mary Stewart in Beaver.
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Ethel Johnson
Superior Street
Mary Stewart
Beaver
Miss Bessie Sanderson Attends State College Commencement Week
Miss Bessie Sanderson of Butler Avenue left today to attend the commencement week house party at State College.
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Bessie Sanderson
Butler Avenue
State College
Bride-elect Honored by Park Avenue Cousin
Miss Margaret Breno hosted a 6 o clock dinner for her cousin Miss Elizabeth Harris at the Tea Cup Inn on Thursday. Eight guests from the Five W Kensington attended in pink and white, then showered Harris with towels at her hostess’s home. Bertha and Sue Clark plan a follow up party Monday evening.
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Margaret Breno
Park Avenue
Elizabeth Harris
Tea Cup Inn
W. Kensington
Harris
Bertha
Sue Clark
Fulkerson Street
Miss Harris
Highland School
Centennial Street
Commencement House Party Sends Local Students to State
Miss Edwina Norris of West Grant avenue Miss Frances Hamilton of Hazel Croft avenue Miss Lillian Butz and brother Paul of North Jefferson street Miss Katherine Kirk of Highland avenue and Miss Helen McCracken of Youngstown road depart for state college for commencement week house parties Miss Blanche Lusk a Birmingham school attendee will join as guest There also go Mr and Mrs Findley McConnell of Steubenville with Mrs Norris visiting relatives for a week and Mr McConnell's brother Thomas Cunningham McConnell is in the graduating class
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Edwina Norris
West Grant Avenue
Frances Hamilton
Hazel Croft Avenue
Lillian Butz
Paul
North Jefferson Street
Katherine Kirk
Highland Avenue
Helen McCracken
Youngstown Road
State College
Blanche Lusk
Birmingham School
Findley McConnell
Steubenville
Mercer wedding ties two locals in early morning ceremony
Miss Ruth Kemp of this city and Mr. G C Blake of Mercer wed quietly at 4 30 am at Rev Rinker's Mercer home. After a northern trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls they plan to settle on the groom's Mercer county farm after July 1. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Kemp, wore a tan messaline dress and changed to blue for traveling.
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Ruth Kemp
G. C. Blake
Mercer
Rinker
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Mercer County
J. H. Kemp
Troubadour Mandolin Club Hosts Grace Rohlf Dinner
The Troubadour Mandolin Club gave a 6 o'clock Thursday dinner in the Croton Avenue M. E. church dining rooms to honor Grace Rohlf who leaves Monday for Uniontown. Seventeen guests were served with an elaborate menu in a green and white themed event. The Troubadour girls included Opal Reitz Anna Barlett Ethel Morrow Esther Rey Emily Rice May Perry Marc Smith Ruth Armstrong Gladys Blaine Bess Roberts Clara Locks Lucelle Wier and Mrs C C Merrill Mrs James Callahan special guests were Miss Anna Rhodes Miss Goldy Blaine Rev C C Merrill and the guest of honor.
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Troubadour Mandolin Club
Croton Avenue M. E
Grace Rohlf
Uniontown
Opal Reitz
Anna Barlett
Ethel Morrow
Esther Rey
Emily Rice
May Perry
Marc Smith
Ruth Armstrong
Gladys Blaine
Woolworth Employee Takes Morning Outing With Party
An employee of Woolworth & Co. left the city on the 5:30 o clock car and enjoyed a breakfast at the park Thursday morning. The party included Misses Tressie Harper Elsie Brown Iva Butler Ella Cox Myrtle Caldwell Sara Pillifant Laura Keeling and Sadie Ort.
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Woolworth & Co
Tressie Harper
Elsie Brown
Iva Butler
Ella Cox
Myrtle Caldwell
Sara Pillifant
Laura Keeling
Sadie Ort
Entertained for Visitor in Honor of Miss Dorothy Watson
A reception was given in honor of Miss Dorothy Watson of Conneautville formerly of this town. The event showcased her visit with friends and local residents enjoying light refreshments and conversation.
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Dorothy Watson
Conneautville
School Teachers Secure Last Pay of the Year Today
City teachers visited the treasurer to draw their final pay until October. The rush lasted to noon with 12,368.52 dollars paid, most in gold, as teachers lined up from their schools to receive vacation money.
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Treas
Urer
Promoted School Children Finish Term Today
City teachers handed out promotion cards as the last day of school arrived. Miss Elizabeth Schick hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering on Oakland Avenue with several young friends. The session and summer plans followed a brief, cheerful close to the term.
Pleasant Evening in Honor of Yellowstone Trip Guests
Mr and Mrs Harry Fullerton of near Mt Jackson entertained a party of friends Thursday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs J W Brewster Miss Blanche Ruthrauff Miss Mary Fullerton Miss Elizabeth Brewster and William Woods of that vicinity who with a few others will leave next Tuesday to spend the summer at Yellowstone Park. The hours were spent with canapies and delicious refreshments were served.
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Harry Fullerton
Mt. Jackson
J. W. Brewster
Blanche Ruthrauff
Mary Fullerton
Elizabeth Brewster
William Woods
Yellowstone Park
Local Doctors Return From American Medical Association Convention
Dr and Mrs S W Perry of Leisure avenue Dr and Mrs D C Lintley of Hazel Croft avenue Dr and Mrs R A Wallace of North Jefferson street Dr C F McDowell Dr C A Reed and Dr Jesse Cooper have returned from Atlantic City where they attended the American Medical association convention Dr H G Dean and Dr John Foster who were also in attendance will remain a day or two longer.
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S. W. Perry
Leasure Avenue
D. C. Lintley
Hazel Croft Avenue
R. A. Wallace
North Jefferson Street
C. F. McDowell
C. A. Reed
Jesse Cooper
Atlantic City
American Medical Association
H. G. Dean
John Foster
Four tables used for cards at Cotterie club meeting
Four card tables were used at a Cotterie club meeting held at Mrs Jose Wagstaff’s home on Crawford avenue Thursday evening. The hostess with her daughter Marian served a choice lunch at a late hour. The next meeting in two weeks will be with Mrs W. F. Lang at 1516 Hamilton street.
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Coterie Club
Jose Wagstaff
Crawford Avenue
Marian
W. F. Lang
Hamiltton Street
Visit Gap Stages Between West North and Beaver Falls
Miss Nannie Hammond travels from West North street to Beaver Falls for a short stay with Miss Ella Shrum of College Hill and Mrs. Thomas Dequilla of Geneva Hill for a few days.
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Nannie Hammond
West North Street
Beaver Falls
Ella Shrum
College Hill
Thomas Dequilla
Geneva Hill
Social Visit Noted Between East Street Residents
Miss Rachel Morehead of East street hosts Miss Katherine Dyer of Curwensville who attended Rogers Hall together, highlighting a friendly local gathering and shared school ties.
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Rachel Morehead
East Street
Katherine Dyer
Curwensville
Rogers Hall
Mrs J A Young and children return home from Mercer visit
Mrs J A Young and children Ruth and Norman of Eastbrook have returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J H Kemp of Mercer for a few weeks.
Pittsburg Guests Visit Mrs Harris in North Jefferson
Mrs Chas D Armstrong and Mrs Fred Rohrer of Pittsburg arrived today to be guests of Mrs D R Harris on North Jefferson Street for a few days.
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Chas. D. Armstrong
Fred Rohrer
Pittsburg
D. R. Harris
North Jefferson Street
Miss Elanor Anderson Leaves for Bloomington Visit
Miss Elanor Anderson of Wallace Avenue sails to Bloomington and Decatur for a month long visit with friends, departing this evening.
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Elanor Anderson
Wallace Avenue
Bloomington
Decatur
June Meeting of First Baptist Missionary Circle Attended
The Home and Foreign Missionary society of the First Baptist church held a large June meeting at Mrs. Griffiths home on Crawford avenue with hostesses Mrs. Clyde Griffith Mrs. Lambert Wagner and Mrs. Harry Remley. President Mrs. W F Gardner led the program as reports from the Sharon state convention and Grove City association were shared and the New Castle circle formed the Kensington group meeting next June 20 at Mrs. Sankey’s home. Miss Alma Broadhead spoke about her China mission work and preparations for her departure. Refreshments followed before adjournment with an invitation to Miss Broadhead’s July visit hosted by Mrs. Bert Hagerty.
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Home and Foreign Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Clyde Griffith
Lambert Wagner
Harry Remley
Griffith
Crawford Avenue
W. F. Gardner
D. S. Williams
Sharon
Gardner
Walter Wygal
A. M. Graham
Nathan Joseph
Grove City
New Castle
Missionary
Kensington
The
S. T. Sankey
Richelieu Avenue
C. C. Cooper
Alma Broadhead
China
Bert Hagerty
Walnut Street
Broadead
Tribe Ben Hur Memorial to be held at Golden Eagle hall
The Tribe Ben Hur Memorial will be held in the Golden Eagle hall Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock when Dr H J Whalen will deliver the address. Thursday evening a social for members will be given with a picture taken and Mr Stott of Crawfordsville Ind who was in China will furnish the entertainment.
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Golden Leagle Hall
H. J. Whalen
Hershey Chapter Picnic Moves to Monday at Park
The Hershey chapter picnic planned for next week will occur on Monday instead of Tuesday evening. The change shifts the gathering to daytime or early evening at the park, inviting members to attend under adjusted scheduling.
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Hershey
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Cild
Mrs. Davis
Potomac
SENA
Populare
Sarre Ree
Kemp-Blake
City
Elizabeth Schick
Oakland Avenue
Helen Foster
Grace Short
Irene McMeen
Lucille Allen
Helen Matthews
Grpils
Tribe Ben Hur
Excelsior
Slippery Rock State Normal School
Alcorn House
Conway, Pa
Bauman Ice Cream Co
Nesbannock Avenue
Fred Kemley
Croton Avenue
Bell Phone
Westside
Treadwell News Co
Central Laundry Co
Seventh Ward
N” Care News
J. A. Wright
Neshannock Avenue
St. Cloud Bldg
A. m
H. T
Care News
Washington, D. C
Seventh Avenue
New Castle Feather Mattress and Renovating Co
East
Washington Street
No. 8
Goodyear
D. R. Bollard
E. Fisher and Son
Dean Block
Renner Ridge
Andrew B. Spencer
Union
G. B. Hart & Co
St. Cloud
Kenmar
S. A. Willson
Washington St
Oil City
C. C. Robingson & Co
Henry Lund
Mylan St
Winter Avenue
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Highland
Norwood Avenue
Bell
R. C. Fralick
West Washington Road
Gale
Wilbur Land Co
J. A. Roy
North Mercer Street
PF. L. Reutz
Star Grocery
Shoaf
Rearie
Elmwood Street
Oakland
M. Arronson
Moravia Street
Ohio Music Co
C. E. Fisher
O. I
H. B. Chambers
Mahoningtown
Andy Cooper
Elmwood
Lexington
H. F. Given
Delaware Avenue
Pete Caravassos
Jacob Bros
M. Young
Second Street
Butler
Dufford Block
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Bridge
N. Nwf Street
Call Bell
H. EK McGoun
Grant Avenue
South Mill Street
N. Mercer St
Hanna's
L. M. Buchanan
Agt
D. N. Keast
Locust St
East Washington St. S. L
McCracken, Atty
Cukerbraum
Blue Ribbon
Wm. G. Dunn. Zoute
KOK
Dere Bauman
P. O
NEW Castle Marble & Granite Works
van Horns
South
Jefferson Street
Dunk & Dunk, Furriers
Ellwood City
Ellwood City News Co
Gibson’s
Riverview Avenue
Martin Street
R. Bell
Gluck’s
K. of P. Hall
Pittsburg Street Bridge
Robert Louden
Home Street
Frank Williams
Union Township
Lawrence County
Joe Gurgacy
Chas. G. Martin
Nice
Valley Queen
Linotype
ST. Andrew's Choir
St. Andrew's Chapel
A.W. Treadwell
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
Smith, Hutton & Kirk Co
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