Longtime Edenburg Resident Jerome Coates Dies at 77
Jerome ts. Coates a former Edenburg resident died Saturday at 7 am at his son William H Coates Ellwood after a brief illness He was 77 born in Butler county and opened the first limestone quarry in the Mahoning valley He was a Disciple church member and Republican without seeking office Surviving children include Angeline Evans Charles E Coates Frank Coates William H Coates H G Coates Nellie Stanley Maggie Goddard James B Coates Funeral services from Edenburg Disciple church after P W Palmer arrival with interment at Slipperyrock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Ts. Coates
Edenburg
William H. Coates
Ellwood
Mr. Coates
Butler County
Mahoning Valley
H. G. Coates
Liberty Street
Wabash Avenue
Seventh Ward
Angeline Evans
Charles E. Coates
Colorado
Frank Coates
Hillsville
Wm. H. Coates
Nellie Stanley
Maggie Goddard
Hkdenburg
James B. Coates
Coraopolis
P. & W. Wain
Ellworth
Death of Mrs Ella Vance after long illness
Mrs Ella Vance wife of C B Vance a Lake Erie railroad night baggage master died early Thursday from tuberculosis after several days decline. Born in the county 30 years ago maiden name Bumbaugh she leaves husband three children Ella Irene 12 Gertrude May 4 Lietha J 2 and her mother Mrs Margaret Bumbaugh along with four brothers and three sisters. She was active in the Seventh ward Methodist Episcopal church and the Protected Home Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Vance
Vance
Lake Erie
Bumbaugh
Seventh Ward Methodist Episcopal Church
Ella Irene
Gertrude May
Lietha J
Margaret Bumbaugh
Seventh Ward
Albert Bumbaugh
Warsaw
Ind
George
Findley
Carrie Williams
East Palestine
William R
James Blaine
Emery Burns
Mary Howe
Eight year old Bernice Winder dies of diphtheria
Bernice Allen Winder aged eight died of malignant diphtheria after falling ill at school and at home in Pittsburgh. Adopted by Mr and Mrs Albert Winder of 29 Duquesne Street she leaves four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday at Mt Pleasant Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Bernice Allen Winder
Albert Winder
Duquesne Street
Horace Allen
Mt. Pleasant
Funeral of Mrs. Mary C. Wolford in New Castle
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary C. Wolford widow of W. H. Wolford were held at the family home on Lathrop street at 9 in the morning. Rev. Rose officiated. The body was shipped to Sheakleyville Mercer county for interment. Survived by husband a two year old son her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Free of Sheakleyville two sisters Mrs D P Kechler Mrs Alice Gilmore and Edward Free all of Sheakleyville. Mrs Wolford moved to New Castle with her husband three years ago and joined the Third United Presbyterian church. Her death from burns while lighting a fire drew deep sorrow from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Shenango Township
Philadelphia
Wurtemburg
Chewton
Joseph Co
Wheeling
Mark A
Pittsburg
N. S. Reed
Filwood City
Lulu Mercer
Frank Palmer
Slipperyrock
Mary C. Wolford
W. H. Wolford
Lathrop Street
Rose
Sutton’'s
Sheakleyville
Mercer County
Jacob Free
D. P. Kechler
Alice Gilmore
Edward Free
Wolford
New Castle
Third United Presbyterian Church
Obituary: Reuben Rhodes Dies at Home in City
Reuben Rhodes, an octogenarian resident, passed away Monday morning at his son-in-law Frank’s residence after a long and well spent life. He lived in the city for many years and was known for his quiet contributions to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Rhodes
Frank
Mrs Isabel McCurdy obituary in local city death
Mrs Isabel McCurdy a well known city resident died Monday at her father James Pringle home 98 Pittsburg street after a long illness She was 51 and formerly lived in Mercer county She leaves five children four brothers and five sisters Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm with interment at Hermon Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel McCurdy
James Pringle
Pittsburg Street
Mercer County
Epworth M. FE
Perry
Butler
Clara McClurg
Pittsburg
James
Harlansburg
Lewis
Jennie, McClurg
Robert
William
Fred
Fanny Harper
Sharon
Belinda Gold
Ella Rice
Jennie Long
Margaret Kaufman
Hermon Cemetery
Miss Annie Fox Dies of Tuberculosis at 26 in Sharon
Miss Annie Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Fox of Sharon died at her home Friday evening after a long illness from tuberculosis. She had been at Cambridge Springs for health reasons without benefit. At about 26 she was well known in New Castle for her popularity. Her parents now have no surviving children. The funeral is planned for Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Fox
Robert Fox
Sharon
Wallace
W. D. Wallace
Cambridge Springs
New Castle
Andrew C. Parks Dies of Typhoid at 51
Telegraphed from Sharon states Andrew C. Parks aged 51 died last night at his River Street home from typhoid fever. He retired two years ago after a grocery business career in Sharon and earlier ventures in Allegheny and Enon Valley. He belonged to Masons of Darlington, B P O E of Allegheny, Odd Fellows of Enon Valley, and Knights of Pythias of Mt. Jackson. He is survived by his wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Andrew C. Parks
River Street
Parks
Allegheny
Enon Valley
Masonic Fraternity
Darlington
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Knightsf Pythias
Mt. Jackson
Death of Albert Charles Barnicoat at age two
Albert Charles Barnicoat, son of Mr and Mrs William Barnicoat, died at the parents home in South New Castle borough early Tuesday morning after a lingering illness. He was two years old, first taken ill with measles and later blood poisoning became the immediate cause. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM with interment at Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Charles
William Barnicoat
South New Castle
Graceland Cemetery
Infant Calvin Stevenson Dies at Three Months
Calvin Stevenson aged three months died Saturday evening. His parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Stevenson of 605 Pennsylvania Avenue mourn the loss as their only child. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the residence and burial followed at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stevenson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Calvin
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of two year old Louis Richie in Shadyside
Louis Richie two died at his parents residence Sunday afternoon after measles weakened him and caused complications. Funeral from the family home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Louis Richie
Shadyside
Greenwood Cemetery
Funeral of H. S. Pifer Held in Ellwood City
The funeral for H. S. Pifer of Ellwood City was held Monday afternoon at the home of his son-in-law Ss C Woods one mile north of Ellwood City. He died Saturday after a brief illness from intestinal troubles that began Tuesday. He was 62 and much of his life was spent in Butler county. Interment followed at North Sewickley cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Pifer
Ellwood City
Ss. C. Woods
Mr. Pifer
Butler County
North
Serwickley Cemetery
Funeral held for Mrs. Hannah Robison in Sharon
The funeral of the late Mrs. Hannah Robison of Sharon was held Sunday morning at 10 from her residence with interment at Niles. She was survived by her husband and two sons and was well known in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah ‘Robison
Sharon
Niles
The New Woman and Peruna Health Testimony
Mrs Alice Cohn of Brooklyn writes that after months of poor health and painful periods Peruna restored her health and made her a new woman. She notes the rise of the “new woman” yet praises the home treatment promoted by Dr Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cohn
Noted Local Woman Passes After Five Month Illness
A local obituary notes the death of a resident who had frequently visited relatives. The passing followed an illness of five months duration, reflecting a quiet farewell in the community.
Death of Frank Covelli Child in Fourth Ward
Frank Covelli aged three died suddenly at his home 48 Margaret Street Friday at 7 pm after a three day illness. Peritonitis caused the death. Funeral services were Saturday at 2 pm from St. Vitus Church with interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Covelli
Fred Covelli
Fourth Ward
Margaret Street
St. Vitus’ Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
School Directors to Meet for Annual County Discussion
The annual meeting of the city and county school directors will be held Saturday June 21 at 1 o'clock in the courthouse. W E Patterson and Prof J M Watson prepared three questions to spark discussion on rural district work centralization Lawrence County law and cities paying their own superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Patterson
J. M. Watson
Lawrence County
W. H. Falls
Virulent Cancer Cured by Electric Bitters and Salve
Druggist G. W. Roberts of Elizabeth W Va reports an old man thought incurable cancer cured by Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. The claim says the bitters expel bilious and kidney poisons while the salve heals blood diseases eruptions ulcers and sores. Available at Paisley's Pharmacy and John F. Neely's Long avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Roberts
Elizabeth W. Va
Bucklen
Paisley
John F. Neely
Long Avenue
Acheson Receives the Nomination in Washington County
A Washington Pa telegram reports five anti Elkin delegates chosen at the Washington county primaries to back the state convention. FE F Acheson won the congress nomination with no strong opposition. J H Cunningham of Beaver county received only scattered votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pa
Washington County
Acheson
FE. F. Acheson
Congress
J. H. Cunningham
Beaver County
Real estate transfers list with numerous Ellwood and union township transfers
A detailed ledger of real estate transfers listing multiple deeds across Ellwood, New Wilmington, Union and Perry townships, Fourth and Third wards, and other areas. Purchasers include Mary Hammond, Joseph Evans, John D Jones, William Hanna, Sarah Sample, Margaret Medelland, Hiram Miller, and many others with prices from $60 to $5,450.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hammond
Hugh M. Cramer
New Wilmington
Joseph Evans
Edwin Onstott
Pulaski Township
John D. Jones
John McGaughey
Fourth Ward
The
Pittsburg Company
Wm. Curry
Ellwood
Mary &. Fralick
William P. Hanna
Mary Walsh
John Y. Sheehy
Seventh Ward
Thomas Craig
R. H. Aley
Wampum
Mary 8. Fralick
William J. Broe
Edward Eisel
Third Ward
George G. Welsh
Ruth Johnston
J. M. Marehall
W. W. Wieldon
J. A. Gelbach
Perry Township
Robert McCay
Sarah Sample
Rachel M. Neal
Sarah M. Dunlap
Clarence K. Phillips
Margaret A. Shira
David R Harris
Frank O. Dunlap
J. &. Stoner
Pennsylvania Savings Fund & Loan Association
Herman P. Melvin
Fpourth
Gilbert M. Archer
W. Dana
William L. Ford
Wayne Township
Sophia KE. Bryson
Levi A. Bryson
John R. Pattison
William W. Watson
Union Township
Samuel W. Dana
Joseph Zuchowski
Chewton
Joseph Stiglitz
George E. Bison
J. Ambrose Weingartner
Herbert C. Phillips
Fifth Ward
William Curry
Beckie Smith
David Hoffmaster
Mary A. Hoffmaster
Mahoning Township
David Sankey
Hazel Miller
Hazlet Miller
James C. Miller
Letitia Kelso
Mary B. Miller
J. C. Miller
J. Watson
Frank 8. Hill
Second Ward
Susannah J. Guthrie
William J. Kirk
Ellwood Glass Works Back in Full Operation After Repairs
The Ellwood Citizen reports Clark Bros. Glass Manufacturing resumed the glass blowing department at factory No. 1 on Monday after a four week shutdown for extensive repairs. Upgrades include a new furnace eye and bench, new Murphy gas producers, a steel roof, three new glory holes, and an expanded mixing room. Factory No. 2 hosts a large box kiln for gold lamps and a gas kiln for samples with an underground fire tied to an iron stack. Factory No. 3 adds large bins for colored lamps. The usual July shutdown may be avoided if the glassworkers union grants permission to run continuously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Bros. Glass Manufacturing Company
Ellwood
Murphy Gas
Lears
Enamel Works
Glassworkers' Union
Citizen
Filthy Temples in India and Health Promises
Untethered promotional prose claims to cleanse the body with Dr. King's New Life Pills. The ad markets lively liver function, active bowels, and good digestion, urging readers to purchase at Paisley's Pharmacy and John F. Neely's drug store on Long Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Paisley
John F. Neely
Long Avenue
Quiet battle marks opening of Democratic state convention
The Saturday session opened with a contested motion over the credentials report amid a precinct mix up in the Fourth ward. Flynn supporters presented delegates from a disputed election and clashed over seating, producing a close roll call vote on the amendment. The convention then moved through nominations for local offices and a hot fight for county commissioner and auditor, with James Flynn ultimately winning the commissionership on the third ballot and W. W. Gibson securing the auditor post. Total Friday caucus vote for commissioner tallied 1,610 with Flynn leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credentials Committee
Fourth Ward
Flynn
Gibson
Committee On
Sixth Ward
Akens
William J. Eroe
William E. Porter
Andrew Marquis
D. T. Jonas
House of Representatives
T. A. B. Walker
North Beaver Township
W. J. McKee
J. H. Cooper
New Castle
T. J. McCluskey
J. W. Humphries
Ellwood
McCluskey
Humphries
Samuel Harris
Pulaski
John G. McConahy
Hickory Township
Ambrose Porter
Mahoning Township
Andrew W. Marquis
Samuel Turner
McConahy
Harry Good
James Flynn
W. W. Gibson
William McCune
J. Chambers
W. H. Stevenson
Pittsburg to Sharon Electric Line Planned
The Pittsburg Times reports a new trolley venture forming to connect Sharon and New Castle. Former State Senator William Flinn and Sharon Steel associates will build the Beaver Valley line linking Sharon to New Castle, then to Beaver Falls, then onward to a Rochester Monaco corridor and finally toward Pittsburg via Coraopolis connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sharon
New Castle
Beaver Falls
William Flinn
Sharon Steel Company
Beaver Valley
Rochester
Monaco
Coraopolis
Pittsburg Railways Company
Acker's English Remedy Claims Cures for Lung Ailments
An advertisement asserts that a cough can lead to pneumonia or consumption and promotes Acker's English Remedy as a cure for coughs, consumption, asthma, bronchitis, and lung troubles. It promises a money back guarantee and offers free samples, listing Buffalo New York firm W. H. Wooker & Co. and local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
W. H. Wooker & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Paisley
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Troubles Says Local Resident
Jacob Pleming of 128 Butler Avenue describes lifelong kidney complaints and how Doan's Kidney Pills relieved pain, stopped frequent urination, and eased backache. He cites two instances of effective relief and urges others to use the remedy. Sold by Foster Milburn in Buffalo New York, price unknown. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Jacob Pleming
Butler Avenue
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Company
Affalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Shenango Township School Fund Account 1902
School Directors of Shenango Township report for the year ending June 2 1902 showing receipts including duplicate funds state appropriation and township funds with a total of 1000 plus and disbursements including warrants redeemed commissions and balance due. An application for charter is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Township
Aks Sen Des
Cde
Lightning Turns Milk Sour During Storms
The article explains milk sours in storms not only from heat but in part from lightning. Lightning causes oxygen and nitrogen to combine in air, forming nitric acid that mixes with milk. It contrasts mixing and chemical combination and notes nitric acid and nitrous poisons can result.
Distressing stomach diseases cured by South American Nervine Tonic
Advertises a “masterly” tonic that claims to cure stomach weakness and indigestion. Promises relief from the first dose and a universal cure, calling the remedy pleasant and safe. Sold by Geo. W. Clutton, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Clutton
Butler Real Estate Values Rise on Historic Sale
In 1860 Judge John Bredin sold deceased John Negles ten acres in Butler borough for 100 dollars. Six acres of that tract were later included in a property sold by Mary Muntz daughter of Negles for 1500 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bredin
John Negles
Butler Borough
Mary Muntz
Butler
Taxpayers notice for county dog and state taxes
Lawrence County Treasurer announces dates and locations to pay county, state, and dog taxes for 102. Tax collection runs from June 10 to June 24 across townships and boroughs including Washington Wilmington Perry Wayne Mahoning Union North Beaver Enon Valley Wampum Pulaski New Bedford Slipperyrock and Ellwood City with multiple venues and hours. Joan A. DeNorman is the county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Washington
Wilmington
Volant
Mortenead
Perry
Pleasant Hit
Wayne
Hazel Dell
Ellwood City
Wilson
Wurtemburg
Mahoning
Union
Edenburg
Wellendorf
North Beaver Township
Weddie's
Mt. Jackson
Little Beaver
Enon Valley
Oestermeyer's
Wampum
Big Beaver
Warne
Hazel Dellborough
Pulaski
Nickum
Plaingrove
Scott
McKinney's
Secott
Russell
Slipperyrock
McClymonds
Rose Point
Shaffer Bros
Princeton
New Wilmington
McCreary's
Ellwoood City
Borouw
Wayne Township
Opera House
Joan A. Denorman
County Treamster
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Jerome B. Coates
Mirs
Mes
Albert Charles Barnicoat
Calvin Stevenson
Hannah Robison
Misa
Eleventh Street
Brooklyn, N. Y
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Ade "Arts
Ellwood Glass Works
India
Smoky City
Collector’ S Commission
Collector's Commission
Treasurer's Commission
Ledeen
G. i RE NO
Ss. A. White
GEO, B. Son, Auditors
State of
Pennsylvania
Charles G. McKee
Peter Robertson
Edward G. Wolffram
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Beaver Valley Sandstone Company
Robert K. Aiken, ‘Sottettor
Pittsburgh Bank For Savings
Smithfield St
Fourth Ave
Pittsburgh, Pa
O. F. Shield’s
New Bedford
John D. Robison
Robert Graham
Lowellville
Robert K. Aiken
James Connor
Sarah Connor
rExecutrix
Ss. D. Long
Eliza J. McBride
Cox
Oscar, L. Jackson
Sarah EB. McKee
Neshannock Township
George A. McKer
J Norman Martin
Ate
William Young
Slipperyrock Township
Catherine Young
Malcolm McConnell
James M. Lawrence
Plain Grove Township
Maggie Lawrence
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