Famous Autograph Book Reaches City on Long Journey
About 300 members of S. M. Kane Lodge No. 786 and other Odd Fellows from Beaver Valley and Pittsburgh arrived in New Castle to present “The Keystone Traveler” autograph book. The book began in Bethlehem and will continue via Ohio to the Pacific Coast before returning to its start, a 18 to 20 year trip.
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S. M. Kane Lodge
IO. O. F
Rochester
Beaver Valley
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Keystone Traveler
Keystone Lodge
Bethlehem
Pacific Coast
Wampum
New Castle Lodge
Richards
City
Opera House Transfer Park
C. G. Wolfe
S. M. Kane
W.S. Reynolds
William Curtiss
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Clover
Ambridge
New Brighton
Occidental
Beaver
Homewood
Edith
Freedom
Hickory
Bessemer
Youngstown
Ohio
Blow On Head Kills Recluse
William Bailey a 60 year old recluse from near Van Voorhis Pennsylvania died hours after a head blow. An operation failed to save him. State troopers arrested brothers Peter and Sylvester Benvanger suspected of seeking property. A hearing was set before Alderman R L Elwood.
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International News Service
Monongahela
William Bailey
van Voorhis
Bailey
Peter Benvanger
Sylvester
More Money Given For Costal Fund Sufferers
Contributions totaling 19.10 were received by Mrs. Dora Gross at 414 Denver Avenue for the James Costal relief fund after the Costal family lost their home in a fire about a week ago. All funds should be sent to Mrs. Gross. The list shows many small gifts from local residents, with a prior report totaling 11.00 and a grand total of 30.10.
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Dora Gross
Denver Avenue
James Costal
Costal
J. S. Waslewski
E. D. Fulkerson
Angelo
Terrilodweky
Joseph Magaz
Heyman
Sane
Suit Filed Against Executor in Duffy Estate
Mary A. Rothrauff, through attorney W. E. Porter, sues James Barnes as executor of Thomas J. Duffy’s estate for 1543.50 wages claimed from 127 weeks of service as a Sherman House housekeeper between 1896 and 1908. She asserts a 50 percent share from Francis J. and Thomas P. Duffy’s dissolution in 1911 remains unpaid.
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Mary A. Rothrauff
W. E. Porter
James Barnes
Thomas J. Duffy
Rothrauff
Francis J
Thomas P. Duffy
Sherman
South Mill Street
Three Divorce Applications Filed for Desertion
Joseph Hradisky files for divorce from Paulina Hradisky. married June 1914, separated October 1922. C. E. Taylor seeks divorce from Ethel M. Taylor for desertion. married November 1896, separated May 1923. Margaret E. Morgan petitions for divorce from John E. Morgan. married June 1920, separated March 1925.
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Joseph Hradiisky
Paulina Hradiisky
Cunningham and
Graham
C. E. Taylor
Ethel M. Taylor
Margaret E. Morgan
John E. Morgan
Great Throng Hears Dr Tucker Sunday In First Church
A large Sunday plan at First Presbyterian featured Dr W Leon Tucker delivering three sermons. Morning and evening crowds filled the auditorium with the afternoon attendance lighter, as the prophecy focused messages highlighted Revelation and future divine events. The preacher linked tribulation and Christ’s coming to world renewal. The schedule also lists concerts by Tucker and his musical group Monday through Wednesday evenings this week.
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Dr. Tucker
First Church
W. Leon Tucker
First Presbyterian Church
Tucker
Christ
City to buy Fordton truck for City Electrician Nickum
Council decides to purchase a new Fordton truck for City Electrician George Nickum and retire the old Ford that has served since Fire Chief Connery. The aging car lacks a horn and would cost more to repair than replace. The old vehicle may be kept as a Centennial relic of early firefighting service.
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George Nickum
Ford
Frank Connery
City
McMillen
Council
Nickum
Canton Still Has Civil War Menace
Canton remained under civil war strain as the Kuomingtang and Sun Yat Sen era Canton army factions clashed. Yunnanese forces control most of the city while Kuomingtang units hold the countryside across the Canton river. Gunboats shelled the Chinese section after moving up the river past the foreign settlement.
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International News Service
Canton
Juomingtang
People's Party
Sun Yat Sen
Canton River
Shamsén
Daily Vacation Bible School Opens In Third Church
Daily Bible school opens this morning at the Third United Presbyterian Church on East Washington street for three weeks with 60 children enrolled, unusually strong for opening day. Classes run daily 9 to 11 30 am under capable teachers. Edith Lockhart Sara Rice teach dramatizations while Luella Morehead and Luella Pryan teach Bible stories. Registration continues Tuesday morning as many children are expected to enroll.
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Third United Presbyterian Church
East Washington Street
Edith Lockhart
Sara Rice
Luella Morehead
Luella Pryan
Civil War Veterans Express Appreciation
At the regular meeting of Post No. 100 G. A. R. on Saturday June 6 the members passed a resolution thanking Rev. F. B. McAlister Rev P. C. Pearson Rev S. B. Copeland Rev M. J. Brennan Burke of Capitol theatre for use of theatre Chris C. Coulthard for free bus use Fred L. Rentz for auto conveyance Prof T. W. Johns Oak street school North street junior high orchestra McCaskey drum corps Benjamin Franklin junior high band and others who aided Memorial Day services.
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Legion Home
F. B. McAlister
P. C. Pearson
Trinity Episcopal Church
M. J. Brennan
Mr. Burke
Capitol Theatre
Chris C. Coulthard
P. & O. Electric Company
Fred L. Rentz
T. W. Johns
Oak
Mystery baby case denied by mother in Pa. search
George Faunt seven, called mystery babe, not Pakely Coughlin missing from his Pennsylvania home. State police in Philadelphia received vehement denial from his mother Mrs. Florence Faunt thirty, who was questioned.
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George Faunt
Mystery Babe
Pakely Coughlin
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Florence Faunt
Much Activity Noted In Clubs In Lawrence County
Week of busy club work in Lawrence County highlights Miss Amelia Doddridge from Penn State visiting Beaver County to review food and clothing clubs. She plans to focus on canning issues while coordinating Farm Bureau consultations. Residents asked to avoid city parking to accommodate visitors.
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Lawrence County
Amelia Doddridge
Penn State College
Beaver County
Parking Restrictions Set for Wednesday Ceremony
Police Chief Henry Dysart announced Wednesday morning that no parking will be allowed on North Street between Jefferson and East Streets and on East Street between North and Fast Washington Streets for the cornerstone laying of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Cathedral. Parking will also be prohibited on Lincoln Avenue between…
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Highland Avenue
North Jefferson Street
Young Street
Blaine Street
North Mercer Street
Lincoln
Wallace Avenues
Washington
North Jefferson Streets
Henry Dysart
North Street
Jefferson
East Streets
East Street
Washington Streets
Department
Lincoln Avenue
Orr Case Continued Until Sept Court
Attorney James A. Chambers represents Ralph Orr in an embezzlement case against Home Trust. Judge Emery adjourned proceedings to the September term due to Orr’s illness and reports his serious condition, with Orr’s father C. C. Orr also ill at home.
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James A. Chambers
Ralph Orr
Home Trust Company
Emery
Chambers
Orr
C. C. Orr
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