Little Girl Struck By Automobile Dies In Hospital
Edith Lucile Derrow aged about six died at Shenango Valley Hospital after injuries from being struck by George S Longs car on Wilmington road at Clover near the Field club grounds. Long had been driving to Greenville for a golf tournament with Drs Trainor and Ramsey. the group followed by a station stop at the curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Lucile Derrow
Shenango Valley Hospital
George S. Long
Wilmington Road
Clover
Field Club
Greenville
Long
C. E. Trainor
Ramsey
Gremville
Mr. Long
Dr. Trainor
Dr. Ramsey
Dr. Zerner
Mrs Emma M Graham Dies After Brief Illness At Home
Mrs Emma M Graham wife of Attorney A Marlin Graham died at 207 Park Ave West Wednesday June 6 at 9 30 after a brief illness following an attack of la grippe She was 50 born December 29 1873 in Chewton Pa daughter of Henry W and Julia M Guy lifelong resident of the county She was a member of First Baptist Church New Castle Chapter 105 Order of the Eastern Star past Worthy Matron director and treasurer of the local YWCA and survived by her husband her mother and several siblings Funeral services will be Friday at two from the residence conducted by Rev Percival H Lynch and Rev H J Whalen with private interment in Grace Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma M. Graham
A. Marlin Graham
Park Avenue
Chewton
Henry W. Guy
Wes Ia M. Guy
First Baptist Church
Graham
New Castle
Order of the Eastern Star
Kezia Guy
Laura Roher
Clara Wellhausen
Ernest
Scott Guy
Susanna Roberts
Radnor
Ohio
Percival H. Lynch
H. J. Whalen
Greensburg
Qvill
Grace- Jang Cemetery
Obscure Verse Fragment About Dixieland, Songwriters
A fragmented poem fragment references Dixieland music, lyric writing, and a future where tunes fade as writers and birds of melody vanish. It notes a personal milestone of reaching forty and muses on art fading when earth’s last lyric is penned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Dixie
Start Viaduct Work On Next Wednesday
Equipment of the Independent Bridge Company of Pittsburgh as general contractors for the Gardner Avenue viaduct and Byers as sub contractor is moved to the ground in the district where the viaduct will be built. Engineer G H Milholland said plans are in place and actual construction may start next Wednesday after a city council and Traction Company conference Friday to address streetcar service and potential removal of tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Bridge Company of Pittsburgh
Gardner Avenue
Ob Byers
G. H. Mulholland
Milholland
The
Traction Company
Declining Birth Rate Seen In Census Figures
Washington reports 1922 birth rate at 22.7 per thousand, down from 24.4 in 1921. Southern states show higher birth rates. Northwest lowest. Death rate rises from 11.0 to 11.9 per thousand. Maine highest death rate. Idaho lowest. States listed with various rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
North Carolina
Northwest
Maine
Idaho
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Mlinoig
Indiana
Kansan
Kentucky
Maryland
Mich
Minnesota
Missr
Montana
Nebraske Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Viz- Binds
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Citizenship Denied For Refusal To Help In War
At naturalization court this morning Judge limely refused to consider applications from those who would not serve in the United States or their native countries during World War I. 138 applications were heard, with S T Christian and C W Starlifer of Pittsburgh presenting the department. One applicant, Mrs Mary Leversage of Birmingham, England, resided at 524 Park Way. All candidates were examined on the constitution and government knowledge. most passed well, and all were accompanied by citizens who vouched for their character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalization Court
Limely
United States
S. T. Christian
C.W. Starlifer
Pittsburgh
Mary Leversage
Birmingham
England
Park Way
Finegan Matter Still Unsettled
Harrisburg reports the fate of Dr. Thomas E. Finegan as superintendent of public instruction remains unresolved. Senate influence and political opposition delayed a decision on a four year term, with Pinchot and Finegan supporters meeting to seek a workable compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OI International
Harrisburg
Thomas E. Finegan
C. M. Barr
Allegheny
Pincher
Fineman
Senator Barr
Central Christian Awards Contract To Smith & Bauman
At a church board meeting Central Christian awarded remodeling work to Smith and Bauman contractors. Work will start once materials are available, costing between ten and twelve thousand dollars. Projects include larger Sunday school space, new kitchen, and auditorium upgrades with pulpit and choir loft changes, lighting, painting, and kitchen completion before remodeling begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Board of
Central Christian Church
Smith and Bauman
Stollars
College Students Injured When Car Overturns Near Wilmington
Three Westminster cottage students J. O. Courtney H. H. Graham and Miss Alice Davidson were hurt as their auto overturned on Wilmington road near Clover four miles north of the city. Margaret Purcell, visiting Miss Davidson, was in the party. An ambulance took three to hospital where doctors said injuries were not serious and expect discharge tonight. The group had been en route to Connell's Mills for a picnic when another vehicle attempted to pass and the car overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Clover
Lala
New Wilmington
Westminster Cottage
J. O. Courtney
H. H. Graham
Alice Davidson
Margaret Purcell
Chicago Police Seek 15 Women As Murder Suspects
Chicago police continue a broad search for fifteen women tied to a sensational murder case. The hunt targets female suspects roaming the city’s underworld while a wealthy widow vows to identify the killer of Richard Tesmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
House Passes State Code By Vote 148-32
Harrisburg report notes the Pennsylvania House approved the Pinchot reorganiza tion bill by 148 to 32 after amendments, sending it to the senate for concurrence before governor review. Representative Alexander Damarrat attempted a filibuster by demanding the prior day’s journal, was overruled, and faced speaker Goodnaugh’s silence as McVicar moved the previous question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
International News Service
Harrisburg
Alexander Damarrat
Senate
Alexander
Journal of Yesterday
Goodnaugh
McVicar
First Eagle Scout in Lawrence County Honored
William Wallace of Boy Scout Troop No. 1 becomes the first Eagle Scout in Lawrence County earning the highest rank. Officials of the Scout Council praise the record and present a five dollar gold piece donated by J. Lee Calahan, prominent executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace
Boy Scout
Lawrence County
Scout Council
J. Lee Calahan
Rev E A Crooks Heads R P Church For Coming Year
New Castle is honored as Rev E A Crooks is chosen to lead the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America at Winous Lake Indiana for its 94th annual meeting. Delegates from across the country attend as Crooks becomes moderator elect with Rev D G Matthews and Rev T C McKnight named chief and assistant clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Winona Lake
New Castle
Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America
Winous
Lake
Indiana
B. A. Crooks
Presbyterian Church
Crooks
D. G. Matthews
New Alexandria
T. C. McKnight
Boy Scout Camp Opening Postponed Due to Labor Delays
Scout Executive J Lee Calahgn and the camp committee postpone the camp opening from June 12 to June 25 along Muddy Creek. Troops 2 and 10 Pulaski Elwood and Harbor Bridge join Edenbure No 2 and New Wilmington Trapp under Fred Poister for the rescheduled session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddy Creek
J. Lee Calahgn
Pulaski
Elwood
Camp Dung
Edenbure
Harbor Bridge
Ellwood
Fred Poister
New Wilmington
Lightning bolt triggers powder mill explosion at Grasselli plant
A lightning strike during a heavy storm destroyed press and corning wills at the Grasselli Powder company in Quaker Falls Wednesday afternoon. Two mills housing about 12 tons of black powder exploded, shattering windows in Lowellville Bessem er Hillaville Carbon and damaging a Pittsburgh and Lake Erie line train. Workmen escaped injuries as they sheltered. Company losses reach 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press
Corning
Quaker Falls
Grasselli Powder Company
Lowellville
Bessemer
Hillaville
Carbon
Pittsburgh
Lake Eria
Youngstown
Powder Company
Attending State F C E Convention Delegates Named
Chauncey Davis A Roy White and T Bert Iman, delegates of the local arc F O 1, attend the state F C E convention in Lancaster Pennsylvania George Wyman past president will represent at the national I C E convention in Denver in August Chief Frank Cannery receives invitation to Frontier Days celebration at Cheyenne Wyoming July 24 27 former resident J W Britten master invites attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Davis
A. Roy White
T. Bert Iman
Lancaster
George Wyman
Denver
Frank J. Cannery
Chavenan
Wyo
J. W. Btrittmater
Chevunna
Barbot's Tiny Airplane Crashes Near Paulsboro
Georges Talbot's miniature plane bound for Washington from New York crashed near Paulsboro New Jersey. Barbot, unhurt, blamed curiosity seekers who stripped the wreckage, leaving only minor wing damage and plans for repair after a headwind and fuel loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Valley
Diiver
Georges Talbot
Paulsboro
N. J
Washington
New York
Barbot
Burbo
Teara
Tra Curtiss Aving Field
Lieut
Valentine
Avienne
Leutenant
Warbot
Death Notice for Mrs. Wena M. Graham and Others
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Wena M. Graham aged 50 of 205 1-2 Park Avenue and lists several others by name with partial addresses and affiliations. The fragmented record mentions Edith Lucile Derrow, John Matinost, Joy, Mikg Sava McKissick and Mepeuti Ishegh among possibly related individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wena M. Graham
Park Avenue
Edith Lucile Derrow
F Wilning
Con
John Matinost
Joy
Mikg
Sava McKissick
Mepeuti Ishegh
Hacksin
New Castle Band Ties For Fifth In National Parade
New Castle high school band placed tied for fifth in the national competition held in Chicago. The outfit earned 29 points, just behind first place Fostoria Ohio with 34 and ahead of several others. James Santelman of the Marine Band announced the final rankings. The band will broadcast from a Chicago station at 7 o clock tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fostoria
Ohio
New Castle
Chicago
Bart Richards
Ill
New Castle High School
New Castle Band
Wiliam H. Santelman
United States Marine Band
Fostaria
Harrison Tech
Council Bluffs
Hyde Park
Richland Center
Wis
Former New Castle Editor Attacked in Homestead Office
Bert F. Kline longtime New Castle editor and Homestead Pa Messenger seitor was assaulted by Thomas Gillespie a Homestead police officer and Joseph Arthur a reporter also involved Gillespie was jailed for aggravated assault and battery after a hotel fight story sparked the incident Arthur suffered a scalp wound from a blackjack and Kline helped him Witnesses said detectives Meyer MOST aided in the arrest before Alderman M A Riley Arthur could not attend the hearing due to injuries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert F. Kline
New Castle
Homestead
Pa Messenger
Thomas Gillespie
Joseph Artur
Arthur
Air
Kline
Gillespie
M. A. Riley
Aifehael Meyer- Most
Smabie
Local News Fragments From Pennsylvania and Nearby
A garbled Maryland Locusts report reaching near Ma honey City Pennsylvania notes crop damage. A dynamite blast at Girard mine in Girardville causes fatality. A 35 year old man blown 30 feet in a chute with probable death. Gypsies soliciting funds arrested in Greenville and fined. A juror falls ill during a nine day trial in Alles town. A quarry blast kills a Somerset truck farmer. West Middlesex council plans street paving along Main North and Erie. A 10 year old drowns in a water pool near Bu dine Allegheny County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
Girardville, Pa
Joalm Krol
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George Long
A. M. Graham
Arthur Mometer
Thomas
Li Yahon
Irene
Guiseppe Betraccci
Mary di Simeone
Leonardo
Lardon
M. Swent
Alex Liss
Now Castle
Matrona Baker
James S. Workman
Lilhwood Cit
Hazel May Rodgers
Eliwood City
Finegan
Pinchot
Central Christian Awards
Smith & Bauman
Middle West
International
Offeinlgin
Richard
Tesmer
Lac
Crowe
Cook County
E. A. Crooks
R. P. Church
Muner
Quaker Fall
America
Capital
Palm Beach
Fla
J Smith
Sam Simmons
Iato
Mahoney City
Greenville, Co
Reno
Allestown
Levi Ruch
Though
Somerset
Middlesex
Main
North
Erie
Robert Gates
Buidine
Allegheny County
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