Confederate Vet in Mahoningtown Reflects on Veterans
John P. Simpson of North Liberty Street, a likely last Confederate Army member in New Castle or Lawrence County, recalls Civil War service with the 23rd Louisiana and prison time in Texas. The piece notes cross‑veteran tensions, April 27 Confederate Memorial Day, factory operations at Pittsburg Stove and Range, and local incidents in Mahoningtown including a Seventh Ward worker injuries and a locomotive whistle confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Simpson
North Liberty Street
New Castle
Lawrence Coun
Ey. Simpson
23Rd
Louisiana Confederate Infantry
Texas
Mr. Simpson
South
Baldwin and Graham
Pittsburg Stove and Range Company
Seventh Ward
Lawrence Junction
Leesburg Socials and Ball Team Victory
Mrs Josephine Johnson visits friends in Leesburg. Fred Smith from New Castle spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs Herbert Ward traveled to Mercer last Monday. Harry Grandy, an employee in Mahoning City, spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs Paul Macom and their little daughter from New Castle visit friends. Misses Mary Black Oda Hosack and Alice Thorne from Grove City visit friends. Leesburg ball team beat Volant 6 to 1 Saturday. Christian Endeavor convention in Presbyterian church last Thursday was well attended and interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Johnson
Fred Smith
New Castle
Herbert Ward
Mercer
Harry Grandy
Mahoning City
Paul Macom
Little Daughter
Mary Black
Oda Hosack
Alice Thorne
Grove City
Leesburg
Volant
Keep Your Plumbing in a Sanitary Condition
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TH. Bryson
East Street
Bell Phone
Wreck Causes Delay On Local Street Railway Line
A wreck on the Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle Street Railway west of Harmony injured Charles Resinger and several others. A bonding machine car rear-ended a dinkey engine and a derrick car after smoke obscured the tracks, throwing both cars from the rails. Resinger was crushed and others sustained injuries.
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Harmony
Pittsburg
Butler
New Castle Street
Charles Resinger
Harmony Junction
Gaylor
E. G. White
Dinkey
Resinger
Auto Speeding Chauffeur Arrested in City Crusade
Perry Hart, a chauffeur for Ed Hileman, was arrested at 8 oclock by Officer Edwards for speeding beyond city limits and driving without a license. He posted a forfeit at the police station. It marks the first arrest in the two week auto crusade.
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Perry Hart
Ed Hileman
Edwards
Hart
Partition Ordered in Two Estates by Judge Porter
In the equity case of George W. Simpson vs Alice Walker Mary S Blanchard and others attorney E T Kurtz was named master in partition. An inquest in partition was awarded in the estate of William Patterson deceased returnable first Monday of August. Craven named guardian of Albert T King Flora King. Shields named guardian for Beatrice and Jeannette Campbell. Palan vs Adams motion on answer. Trustee in bankruptcy holds 230.10.
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George W. Simpson
Alice Walker
Mary S. Blanchard
E. T. Kurtz
William Patterson
Charles H. Craven
Albert T. King
Flora King
Marshall King
Frank O. Shields
Beatrice Campbell
Jeannette Campbell
William F. Campbell
Pulaski Township
Wilhelmina Palan
O. T. Adams
Ellwood City
Amendment to Report of Viewers in Union Township
A court on Monday afternoon heard a motion to amend the report of viewers appointed to divide Union township second precinct. Counsel for viewers was absent when the report was made, and boundaries of the proposed new voting precinct and oath copy were omitted. Exceptions were filed by citizens who oppose the split. A rule to show cause why the petition should not be granted was issued.
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Union Township
Case Settled On Eve Of Trial In Assault Suit
George Kennedy sued Pasquale Mone for assault and battery. The case was discontinued in court on Monday afternoon as it was settled with the district attorney reporting no objection to the settlement.
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George Kennedy
Pasquale Mone
Westminster College Commencement Week Opens With One Act Comedies
Westminster College in New Wilmington began Senior class night with two one act comedies in Second Church. Senior colors were presented to Freshmen, and Miss Emily Redmond drew praise for her Jennie role. A Westminster College music recital drew 600 700, and plans for a packed commencement week include reunions alumni events and multiple concerts.
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New Wilmington
Westminster College
J. L. Gilmore
Harold Elliott
Pittsburg
John Kendrick Bangs
Robert Yardsley
Jack Barlow
Fred L. Kelso
Irene Galbreath
Glynn
Frank
Anna Barrackman
Stella Glynn
Elenor Clark
Gertrude
Alice
Clara Dickey
Noah
Alice Wray
Asbury
Homer Donald
Westminster
Emily Redmond
Jennie
Westminster College of Music
U. P
Campbell
Frances Williams
d’Hardelat
Needham
Margaret Donaldson
la Bein Aimee
Schutt
Marie Nusser
Hawley
Mabel Henderson
Dennee
Rena Pettitt
Stuart
Roy Mercer
Godard
Alma Barry
Somervell
Blue Bell
MacDowell
Plauda Schenck
Cappriccietto
Hahn
Grace Crawford
Rocket
Miss Galbreath
Air de Ballet
Moskowski
Mary Shaffer
King
Lynes
Elizabeth Douthett
Philadelphia
Slippery Dock State Normal
Gold Pieces Given Away to School Children
Ann Arbor graduates challenge a reading matter on the Indian Corn Flakes page and readers are invited to spot a grammatical error. The contest asks for a 100 word letter on why Indian Corn Flakes is superior, with prizes of gold and dollar bills to top entrants. Letters must name schools and reach the Battle Creek company by June 20.
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Ann Arbor
Indian Corn Flake Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Counsel Appointed to Defend Racco in Houk Murder Case
A. W. Gardner and H. K. Gregory were appointed to defend Racco Rocco, charged with killing Deputy Game Warden Seeley Houk. The county will pay counsel costs, with a maximum $200 fee for murder cases. Rocco seeks time to prepare, motion for continuance possible. Dominick Sainata, linked to the Houk case, faced discharge motion by Martin Graham after grand jury action. Judge Porter directed the motion filed.
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A. W. Gardner
H. K. Gregory
Rocco Rocco
Seeley Houk
Rocco
Dominick Sainata
Duff
Houk
Joe Calaute
Martin Graham
Samata
Porter
All 48 jurors report for roll call in historic session
For the first time in years every one of 48 jurors summoned answered when the roll was called. Some had served within two years and asked to be excused. Law allows exemption if not subject to repeat service within two years, though willing service can occur if no objection is raised during a busy farming season.
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Quarter Sessions Court
Sturdevant Returns From Savannah in Hubbard Case
H N Sturdevant claim agent for Mahoning Valley Street Railway returns from Savannah Georgia after a week of depositions in the Edith M Hubbard vs Park and Falls case. Trial will come up in courts soon.
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H. N. Sturdevant
Mahoning Valley Street Railways Company
Savanah, Ga
Edith M. Hubbard
Park and Falls
Youngstown
Union Telephone Real Estate Listing Noted
Real estate listing mentions 59 Be Washington Street and 806 X. Du Shane, with Clare P. named in connection to the Union Telephone property.
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Real “Estate
Washington St
du Shane, Clare P
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Tom Shaffer
John E. Elliott
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John C. McMillin
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Mahoning Town
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Mahoning Avenue
Beaver Falls
William Fox
Mary Edson
Struthers
E. E. Taylor
New Galilee
C. D. Johnson
Montgomerys Avenue
Bert Hughes
South Sharon
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Ed Hanley
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Frank Hawn
New Castle Forge and Bolt Company
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Westfield Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
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W. W. Campbell
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Union Telephone
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Ewing & Long
E. Wash
St. Cloud Hotel
R. L. Matthews Electric CO
North and Mill Sta. Union
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G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin Block
Eugene
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