Ellwood City Development and Morality in Prosperous Growth
Ellwood City stands as a thriving Pennsylvania town with rapid mill expansion and widespread home building. The main street is macadamized, sidewalks line streets, and brick businesses rise as industry and culture flourish. Churches, schools, and lectures anchor a law abiding, progressive community amid occasional crime, with residents quick to pursue offenders.
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Pennsylvania
Ellwood City
Wis
Ellwood
Two Lessons From Ellwood Robbery Emphasize Caution
The Ellwood case underscores careful currency transfer from bank to pay office and urges strict vetting of strangers for livery hires. It praises the Lawrence county detectives but warns that no laxity is acceptable when handling large sums during busy commercial times.
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Ellwood
Lawrence County
Stone quarrying drives Lawrence county growth in valleys
The stone quarrying industry in Lawrence county expands with six new quarries opened along the W N Y P line near East Brook and Neshannock Falls. The sector thrives in good times, reflecting prosperity in the Neshannock, Shenango and Beaver valleys amid brisk business conditions.
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Lawrence County
New Castile Residents Buy Summer Homes Abroad
The number of New Castile people with summer homes outside the city is rising as cheap farms change hands to locals. The shift gives exhausted land a rest and provides recreation and fresh air after long winter months.
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New Castile
New Castle
China Calms Fire At Forbidden City Claim
A recent rain helped extinguish a fire at the Forbidden City as China asserts the historic site is protected by heavenly forces. Officials say the blaze is under control with minimal damage reported.
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China
Britain Reaches Point in Unclear Historical Context
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a British milestone but lacks clear events, dates, or entities. details are unreadable.
Woman Dies After Tea Tainted by Poison Sample
Mrs. Frank Dunlap of Croton avenue died after drinking tea brewed from a sample medicine. Doctors suspected strychnine poisoning and a coroner planned an inquest. Two other women fell ill from similar samples, prompting a funeral and burial arrangements for Dunlap.
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Frank
Dunlap
Croton Avenue
Mrs. Dunlap
Edna
First Methodist Church
W. C. Wilson
C. A. Reed
Dr. Wilson
Dunlaps
Frank Dunlap
Mr. Dunlap
Sarah McMillen
Crawford Avenue
Clara Davis
Dewey Avenue
E. C. Porter
C. W. Fenton
Foreman
PD. I. Campbell
Adam Hainer
D T. Jonas
C. L. Carr
Wm. L. Aiken
Dunn & Rice
Michael Kerr
Leetonia
New Castle
Pathfinders
Clendenin Block
Washington Street
Oak Park
Local man honored by Pittsburgers committee invite
Colonel J. S. DuShane of this city has received an invitation to act as one of the committee of arrangements in Pittsburgers event.
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J. S. DuShane
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Benefit
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood to improve digestion and relieve various ailments. It cites W. P. Keeton of Woodstock Alabama who reports feeling better after one bottle and "like another man" after the second, able to work without fatigue.
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W. P. Keeton
Woodstock
Ala
Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilia Promises to Cure and Keep Promise
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilia as a reliable remedy promising genuine cure. It urges readers to accept no substitute and asserts the product lives up to its claims.
Women and Men Suffering Kidney Trouble Need Swamp Root
An advertisement asserts kidney and bladder problems afflict both genders, cause mental and physical decline, and that Swamp Root offers quick relief. It promotes samples by mail from Dr. Kilmer Co. of Binghamton New York with a call to mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N._Y
Observance of Flag Day Marked National Celebration
The passage notes the observance at Pittsburg and nationwide celebrations designated by the government to memory the 124th anniversary of Congress adopting the Stars and Stripes. The report emphasizes official designation and broad participation.
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Pittsburg
Congress of the Stars and Stripes
McKinley Declares He Will Not Seek a Third Term
President McKinley announces from the White House that he will not be a candidate for a third term or accept a nomination if offered. The statement aims to avert public prejudice while emphasizing service through his current term. Secret cabinet meeting and coordinated press rollout followed.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
McKimley
White House
William M’kinley
Executive
Washington, D. C
Depew
Grosevener
Cortelyou
United States
Voting Machines Proposed in Pennsylvania Amendment
The November election will include a proposed constitutional change to adopt voting machines. The joint resolution was passed two years ago, vetoed by the governor, and the supreme court ruled the executive has no right to approve or disapprove such resolutions.
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Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
KXodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief
A patent remedy claims to digest all foods without stomach aid, letting the organ rest. The product, named KXodol Dyspepsia Cure, is advertised as mirroring natural digestive fluids and aiding digestion. Paisley Pharmacy and Fred C. Hyee are listed as distributors.
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Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Bee
Fred C. Hyée
Final accounts confirm court actions in Mercer county
Judge Miller presided as final counts of administrators executors trustees and others were confirmed. A short motion court convened and deeds of the sheriff were verified. Various legal actions including nolle pros in assault and battery and guardianship dispositions were released or continued, with numerous final accounts in estate matters detailed by Register H. P. Shaner and widow's appraisements filed in New Castle.
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Miller
Mercer
Atorney C
Medard
The
Commonwealth
John Pollard
Ridenour
Pittsburg
H. W. Gugeby
Thomas Jones
Willie
Emma Owens
Matthew
Mary Ann Owens
Jones
C. E. Medard
Anna May Harry
C. G
Martin
H. W. Grigsby
Robert Steele
New Castle Lumber & Construction Company
Thomas and Mary Lukens
George Weingartner
J. Norman Martin
George W. Shaffer
W. H. Cox
Malvina K. Stewart
Harvey Martin
Daisy M. Niece
Walter J
Charles M. Carmen
Edenburg Brick Company
Julia McCullough
Alfred McCullough
B. A. Winternitz
A. L. Hazen
Mary E. McConnell
Antilles M. McConnell
Anna T. Dianduta Aganst
Antona Dianduta
H. P. Shaner
Eliza F. Rhodes
Henry H. Rhodes
Wilmington Township
James W. McClelland
Joseph W. McCollum
North Beaver Township
Albert T. Hollerman
Martin Hollerman
Perry Township
John K. Salzmann
Maria Salzmann
Ellwood City
Oscar Sutton
John Moore
Shenango Township
Samuel D. Kooser
Caroline Kooser
New Castle
R. W. Gormley
Adele M
John H. Watt
Samuel Watt
Little Beaver Township
George 8. Smith
George Patton
Neshannock Township
James S. Wood
Sarah J. McCloskey
Pulaski
James H. Kemp
Peter Reynolds
Ec. T. A
John P. Kemp
Carrie
Keneipp
Frank Keneipp
Anna A. Morton
S. Be, Beighley
Wampum
S. W. Allen
Lydia Allen
Mahoning Township
E. Heinrich
Bernard Carville
Elizabeth A. Hogue
James S. Hogue
Albert G. McKean
Benjamin J. McKean
Pulaski Township
Bala
Edward Sergeant
John Bell
Hiram G. Miller
Harry Durban
C. McCreary
Howard Rea
Lawrence County
John B. Brown
Eliza Dickson
City of
David Dickey
Dunn, Buffinger, Rice & Frew, Limited
William D. Nixon
Theodotious K. Williamson
Sarah Nixon
R. M. Campbell
Mary T. Crable
Teomns
Mary E. Boyd
William Boyd
Ripper Bill Passes Final Action in Senate House
Harrisburg June 11 Appropriation measures reported include 300000 for a northeastern insane hospital under Homeopathic care 40000 for Normal schools 3000 for state board of agriculture 6000 for traveling libraries 80000 for the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Arts The Ferrebee bill taxing store orders was adopted by the house Muehlbronner's senate bill known as the ripper passed finally.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Harrisburg
State Board of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Arts
Philadelphia
Ferrebee
House
Muehlbronner
Senate
The Better Day Observed at Fairview Mission
Sunday June 9th marked children's day at Fairview Mission Sabbath school with a well received The Better Day program. The children’s offering was unusually large and the decorating committee included Mrs. Thomas Matthews Mrs. Fred Fromhagen and Mrs. Warren Clark. The schoolroom featured evergreens ferns flowers and plants as the Sabbath school nears its first year with J. H. Bashline as superintendent H. W. Lockly secretary treasurer and Harry Gibson organist with Miss Kittle Robinson assisting.
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Fairview Mission
Thomas Matthews
Fred Fromhagen
Warren Clark
J. H. Bashline
H. W. Lockly
Harry Gibson
Stray Mare Found on Premises in Wurtemburg Pa
One day mare, five or six years old, shod all around, found on the undersigned’s premises. Owner may claim by paying damages and this notice. If unclaimed she shall be sold per law. Rn. R. Liebendorfer, Wurtemburg, Pa. td June 6, 1901. Miss Ella Tich visiting aunt Mrs. Allhouse in Lowellville.
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Ella Tich
Lowellville
Mrs. Allhouse
Plate Glass Policy Promises Full Insurance Coverage
An advertisement for The Philadelphia Casualty Company promotes a plate glass policy described as complete and continuous insurance. It emphasizes no stamped defacement, broad coverage for cyclones hail wind storms and explosions, and special rates for private dwellings.
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Philadelphia Casualty Company
Boston
St. Louis
Atlantic Seabord
Washington
Douds Case Defense Wins Access to Letters
In the Perry Douds obstruction case, the defense won permission to inspect letters and documents to prepare a defense. Judge Wallace noted the unusual nature of the case and granted time for expert examination, with the inspection supervised and limited to two hours the next morning.
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the Commonwealth
Perry Douds
Wallace
Medard
Douds
Commonwealth
Winternitz & MecConahy
L. McCracken
A. W. Gardner
Charles Medard
R. K. Aiken
J. Norman Martin
Winternitz
Pennsylvania
C. E. Medard
Warnock
Strong
State Supreme Court
John G. McConahy
John Blevins
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint Endorsed for Long-Lasting Finish
A letter from F. W. Devoe & Co emphasizes Devoe lead and zinc paint lasting six years, contrasting it with traditional lead and oil lasting three. It explains when repainting is needed as water penetration begins and notes New Castle Lumber Co distributes the product locally.
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New Castle
Devoe
U. S
F. W. Devoe & Co, P. S.—New Castle Lumber Co
Putsmouth Man Cured Permanently by Witch Hazel Salve
Mr James Brown of Putsmouth Virginia over 90 years old suffered long with a facial sore. Physicians could not help him. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. Paisley Pharmacy Hutton.
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James Brown
Putsmouth
DeWitt
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton
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Ita
Britain
LS Saas
M'Kinley
Henry Mershimer
Adam Mershimer
Peter Mershimer
Agnes C. Shaffer
Henry Gates
Milo G. Patterson
North Beaver
Erne
Ripper
R. Liebendorfer
Wurtemburg, Pa
Citizens National Bank
New Castle, PA
Board of Directors
Thos. W. Phillips
J. P. H. Cunningham
David Jameson
Samuel McCreary
M. H. Henderson
Lewis
Hoyt
B. N. Baer
Edward T. Kurtz
Scott D. Long
John H. Preston
T. W. Phillips
L. S. Hoyt
John H. Lamb
Keystone Plow. CO
Keystone
Keystone Burch
Main St
Cunningham Block
D. F. Ralph
W. D. Wallace
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