Noted Ellwood City Hold Up Targets Rev Boyd
Three bold highwaymen attempted to seize funds from Rev H B Boyd of Oak Grove Neshannock churches as he rode home with his daughter. A gray suited man leaped aboard the buggy but Boyd stayed calm, guiding the horse as the trio followed to Pumpkintown before detouring. The money belonged to the Ladies Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
H. 8. Boyd
Boyd
Oak Grove United Presbyterian Church
Belle
Myers
Tentler
Mr. Boyd
Rev. Boyd
Pumpkintown
Oak Grove
Neshannock United
Community Notes From M Caslin Area In Early June 1991
A weathered bulletin lists residents visiting, working, and socializing in M Caslin and nearby towns. Entries include Archie White convalescing, James Moore building a barn, Miss Della Wallace returning from Canfield college, Scott Shaw buying a ped dling route, and many visits among Wallace, Cameron, Emery, and McCaslin households. The piece also notes preaching, communion services at Mt Hermon, and a Covenanter church fundraiser on June 21 to fund new chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Reno
Chewton
James Moore
West Side
James Cameron
East Street
New Castle
Della M. Wallace
Canfield, O
Scott Shaw
Mr. Hogue
Runaway Horse Plunges Through Washington Street Crowd
A wild horse pulling a light buggy driven by A. W. Longacre of the Seventh ward ran down Washington street Sunday after 8 PM. The animal crossed Pittsburg street, neared a phone pole, then jumped the Disciple church yard fence. Longacre escaped uninjured. the horse sustained slight scratches and the front wheel broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
A. W. Longacre
Seventh Ward
Pittsburg Street
Longacre
Mint Longacre
Robert Gibson
Upright Piano and Packard for Artists Sold by S Sharp
A miscellaneous ad notes an upright piano offered at 95 dollars and touts the Packard piano for artists and musicians for its beauty and tone. The ad出处 lists S Sharp opposite Union Depot in Pittsburg Street and claims high quality with no rivals.
Westfield News Highlights Local Visits and Aids
June 10 2001 local notes show Mrs Stevenson and son visiting Mrs Meanor, Mrs Wilson and Miss Pearl in Salem O visiting friends, and families from Pittsburg Turtle Creek Beaver Falls and New Lisbon among Battery B reunion attendees. Petty thefts reported, including thefts from O L Millers and Wm Petrie. Children’s Day at Westfield featured Dr Dunlap missionary sermon and $400 plus raised for the Twentieth Century Fund aiding Bangkok Siam college work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Coraopolis
Meanor
Wilson
Miss Pearl
Salem
Joseph Lusk
Turtle Creek
Ella Brewster
South
James Lewis
Will Owrie
Pittsburg
R. M. Mars
S. Ek. Cox
Carlisle
Harrisburg
Gettysburg
James Fullerton
Baby
Allegheny City
James Nesbit
Samuel Chambers
Joseph Chambers
Toledo
Cooper & Butler
John Craig
Elmer McCleary
Beaver Falls
Dickson
Youngstown
Alec Duff
New Brighton
Samuel Dunnan
New Lisbon
Rev. Porter
Columbiana
O. L. Miller
Wm. Petrie
Westfield
Dunlap
Siam
Bankok
Notice to Holders of New Castle School District Bonds
To holders of New Castle school district building bonds series of 1887 Nos. 1 through 40, each $500, total $20,000. Above bonds to be presented for payment. August 1, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
New Wilmington Notes June 1901 Local Happenings
June events and health notes from New Wilmington include Mr. Hunter and Harry Zuver ill with fever and rheumatism, visits by George McClelland and Wilson McGinnis, and social events at the Methodist church. The junior contest, chorus concert, and Miss Reed recital are scheduled, with student activity at the Buffalo exposition and a high school team loss to a college second team. Roland Deevers earns Pan-American praise for a broad jump win and second in the 100 yards. Westminster pride follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hunter
Harry Zuver
George McClelland
New Castle
Wilson McGinnis
Pittsburg
Messrs
Craig and
Baldwin
Dr. Ferguson
U. P
McCown
Buffalo Exposition
Miss Reed
Harry Hildebrand and
McCandless
Heasley
Highland Avenue
Cooper & Butler
Roland Deevers
Westminster
Visiting relatives and friends noted in Hiram area
Mr and Mrs John L Pounds are visiting relatives at Hiram Colorado Mrs Robert Shaffer of Grove City is visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity Misses Edith and Pearl Kildoo are guests of their grandparents Mr and Mrs S H Moore Hosea Kennedy of New Castle and daughter Mrs Jennie Bennett were the guests of Mr and Mrs F B Kennedy Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Pounds
Hiram, CO
Robert Shaffer
Grove City
Edith
Pearl Kildoo
S. H. Moore
Hosea Kennedy
New Castle
Jennie Bennett
F. B. Kennedy
Big Beaver Township School Board to Meet for Bids and Teachers
A meeting of the Big Beaver township school board in Lawrence County is set for Saturday June 29 1901 to elect teachers and receive bids to furnish coal for school houses. The seven month term provides a salary of 35 dollars per month. Applications for teachers are solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Beaver Township
Lawrence County
Janes Heagyreaecrel Fe H
Community Notes From Shepherds Corners and Nearby
James Watson bought a bicycle. Mrs Edward Douds of Sharon visited here Friday. Mrs Samuel Lusk and Mrs Mattie Hettenbaugh were in New Castle. Mary Watson took the teachers exam at New Wilmington Wednesday. John Stuart of Plain Grove called on friends here and did business in New Wilmington Saturday. Mack Hartzel of Plain Grove and daughter Axie visited Mrs Jennie Whinnery Saturday. Sweet Orr trousers are listed by brand names. The local ball team includes Thomas Sampson Charles Livingstone Will Blake Edgar Sampson Roy Cooper James Watson John Mathers Charles Cox and Roy Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watson
Edward Douds
Sharon
Samuel Lusk
Mattie Hettenbaugh
New Castle
Mary Watson
New Wilmington
John Stuart
Plain Grove
Mack Hartzel
Miss Axie
Jennie Whinnery
Sweet-Orr
Newburg
Dutcher’s
Cooper & Butler
Thomas Sampson
Charles Livingstone
Will Blake
Edgar Sampson
Roy Cooper
John Mathers
Charles Cox
Roy Cochran
Community Notices and Local Visits Mentioned
Robert McCommon on the sick list. Jesse McCommon visited Grove City friends Saturday. Children’s Day at Mt. Pleasant Sab bath June 16 at 11 o’clock. Miss Bessie Logan of Slippery Rock visiting Mrs. Clara Bruce. Cooper and Butler offer flat top trunks. Mrs. Minnie Allen and daughter Beulah visited Mrs. Thomas McCommon. Nettie McCommon returned from Sharon visit. Noah Rodgers visited his daughter Mrs. McCasky in Mercer county. Warren Williams and Miss Sutherland of Grove City called on Clearview friends Sabbath evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCommon
Jesse McCommon
Grove City Friends
Mt. Pleasant
Bessie Logan
Slippery Rock
Clara Bruce
Cooper & Butler's
Minnie Allen
Beulah
Thomas McCommon
Nettie McCommon
Sharon
Noah Rodgers
McCasky
Mercer County
Warren Williams
Miss Sutherland
Grove City
Clearview Friends
Local notes and social highlights from Beaver County
A. B. Rutter returns from New Castle Junction. Miss Emma VanGorder comes home from Geneva College. B. M. Shaffer moves his sawmill to take on the M. C. Hogue contract. Edward Musser visits sister Mrs. F. P. Henricks. Lizzie Leonhardt visits relatives. Sidney and Mrs. VanGorder guests of the Henricks. Sabbath schools and B Y P A convention to meet at Harmony Church June 18 19. Grove City College summer term begins June 25 for eight weeks. Catalogues and information to Breve City Pa. 812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Rutter
New Castle Junction
Emma VanGorder
Geneva College
B. M. Shaffer
M. C. Hogue
Edward Musser
Lilyville
F. P. Henricks
Lizzie Leonhardt
Shady Valley
Sidney VanGorder
Pleasant Hill
Cooper & Butler
Sabbath Schools
B. Y. P. A.’s of the Beaver Baptist Association
Harmony Baptist Church
Grove City College
Breve City
Rose Point News Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Rose Point notes E E Kelly painting at Burnside's barn and Rev McElwain preaching last Sabbath. Travelers include William Boak of Harlansburg and J N Wagner with Harry Johnson to Elwood City. Miss Maude Campbell of Leetsdale returns from a two week parental visit. Charles Williams returns from Sharon training as a blacksmith. Mrs Oscar Byers visiting relatives in New Castle. West Hebron visitor Rev T A McElwain with sister Miss S J McElwain. Marion Stoner of Poland, O visits Conner Stoner. Trustees prize spelling contest yields silver watch won by Florence Wehr after visit with the Stiglitzes. China troubles settled. clothing line touted as best and cheapest. Mr and Mrs R C Reed return from two week stay with kin in Struthers New Castle and Wampum. Wampum represented in Lawrence county courts with Landlord James Stewart Galbreath Dave McDonald and Constable J Dindinger. Dindinger keeps control when a frightened horse on Neshannock avenue tears through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patton
Scott Nelson
Joseph Michaels
Kino
J. T. Speer
Main Street
G. R. Kerr
Grace
Myra
Ilarlansburg
Crissy C. Dinsmore
New Castle
Jacob Q. Baker
Big Run Avenue
Highland Avenue
Carrie
Grace Emery
Emery
H. H. Emery
Boyd and
Perry Forbes
Harlansburg
Colburn
Laura White
Pennsylvania Avenue
Margaret Ewing
East Brook
Neshannock
E. E. Bruce
Harry White
Hannah Baker
Hannah McKnight
Robert McKnight
Cleveland Avenue
Mt. Hermon
Cooper & Butler
E. E. Kelly
Samuel Burnside
T. A. McElwain
J. R. Latimer
William Boak
Maude Campbell
Leetsdale
Claude Wright
A. M. Jackson
Wampum
Charles Williams
Sharon
Oscar Byers
Robert McCaslin
Rev
West Hebron
N. Y
Joseph Stiglitz
China
R. C. Reed
MacDonald
Struthers
Lawrence County
James Stewart
Galbreath
Dave McDonald
J. Dindinger
Neshannock Avenue
Rainy spell brings quiet updates from Wayne township
George Garner in New Castle hospital shows improvement as Wayne township school board met at J. Garner's. Beav er Falls residents visit family in Leech home for Decoration Day while Hazel Dell cousins Smiley and Clarke greet relatives. Garfield Wilson plans a New York summer including a Pan American exposition visit. Slippery Rock church youths announce a Friday June 7 box social inviting all with lunch to be supplied by ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva
Minnie Smiley
Garfield Clarke
Hazel Dell
Mary
Nellie Smiley
Garfield Wilson
New York City
Slippery Rock Church
Local Social Notes from June 10 1901
June 10 1901 reports Miss Hood of New Castle visiting Misses Nancy and Blanche Alien. Miss Bertha McGuin of Mahoning town guests Miss Nellie King. Dr Edward D Jackson of New Castle stayed with his mother Mrs Jackson on Sunday. Miss McCartney of Beaver Falls returned home after visiting Miss Mertie Rogers. Mrs George Spitz and family of Scranton concluded a pleasant visit with the aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Joseph mere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hood
New Castle
Nancy
Blanche Alien
Bertha McGuin
Mahoningtown
Nellie King
Edward D. Jackson
Jackson
Miss McCartney
Beaver Falls
Mertie Rogers
George Spitz
Scranton
Joseph Mere
Local Notes and Social Visits from June 1901
Horse death near the area last week. Misses Anna and May Kerr stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A S Dean on Saturday. Harriett Sterling left for Crawford county for a few weeks with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jos Burnside of New Castle visit Mrs Burnside's mother Mrs. Catharine Burnside. Children day planned at M E church Sunday evening June 16 with program The Gateway of the Century. Rev Colburn spoke at the Baptist church Saturday evening and preached there Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Anna
May Kerr
A.S. Dean
Harriett Sterling
Crawford County
Jos. Burnside
New Castle
Catharine Burnside
M. EF
Colburn
Baptist Church
Community Notes from Tarentum Area Visit Friends Over Sunday
Burt Rupp nearly finished with his new house and Thomas Kennedy of Tarentum toured local friends. The new church progresses and will soon be ready for the roof. Martha Harris visits Miss Minnie Book. Jennie Newton and Jennie Connell attend school in Beaver Falls. Anna Markle and Bessie Rupp spend Sunday in New Brighton. James Humphrey from Billsburg visits his son Joseph in Ellwood City. Carl Worrel of Ellwood City visits parents L A and Mrs Worrel in Little Washington last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garner
New Castle
Wayne Township
J. Garner
Willie Smiley
Ellwood City
Duck Run
Florence Grandy
James Newton
Burt Rupp
Thomas Kennedy
Tarentum
Martha Harris
Minnie Book
Jennie Newton
Jennie Connell
Beaver Falls
Anna Markle
Bessie Rupp
New Brighton
James Humphrey
Billsburg
Butler County
Joseph Humphrey
Carl Worrel
L. A. Worrel
Little Washington
Visit Notes From New Castle Saturday Socials
Mr and Mrs H W Heck visited in New Castle Sabbath. Miss Iva McAnlis of New Castle visited Robert Gwin's over Sabbath. Mr and Mrs Roy Leslie of New Castle visited the former's parents Saturday. Miss May Fields of New Castle was the guest of Miss Clen Hopper Saturday. Miss Effie Hennon has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Heck
New Castle
Iva McAnlis
Robert Gwin
Roy Leslie
Miss May Fields
Clen Hopper
Local Visits and Church Events Highlight Week
After a week’s visit with New Castle friends Mr and Mrs W A Leslie of New Castle visited James Cunningham on Sabbath. A large number attended the Children's day exercises in the church Sabbath. Mr and Mrs Arwood Eckles of Harbor Bridge visited Mr and Mrs McConahy Sabbath. A number from here attended the Battery B reunion Mt Jackson Saturday. Cooper and Butler’s advertises new shirts neckwear hosiery. Communion services in the ternian church June 23. Preparations services Friday evening and afternoon of the preceding week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
W. A. Leslie
James Cunningham
Arwood Eckles
Harbor Bridge
McConahy
Mt. Jackson
Cooper & Butler's
Market prices for butter eggs fruits and stock
Official quotations from New Castle edited weekly list prices for butter and eggs with garden produce such as potatoes cabbage onions apples peaches and strawberries plus dressed chickens asparagus rhubarb green onions radishes hay and grain items including wheat oats and ear corn. Live stock is also referenced in the notice.
Volant College Week Schedule At Volant Pa
Volant College Volant Pa announces a week of events starting Sunday June 16 with a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Jar Drake at 8 pm. Final exams Tuesday evening at 830 and annual trustees meeting. Wednesday June 19 events include class day exercises and junior orations. Thursday June 20 graduation exercises at 2 pm and a life subject sermon by Rev Earle Wilfley at 8 pm. An investment firm offer appears for readers to contact A J Smith room 64 Shannon Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volant College
Volant
Jar Drake
Board of Trustees
Clail
Earle Wilfley
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Richway
M’caslin
Archie White
State Street
Jessie Cameron
Shenango Township
Clen McCaslin
Wallace Avenue
Elmer Bruce
Apple Alley
W. Gilkey
D. D
Mercer
Robert Stankard
North Street
McCaslin
Covenanter Church of
Ben Spear’s
The
Commonwealth
Tillie McMillin
Lb. M. Ryhal
Ocean
New Castle, PA
J. N. Euwer
Michigan
Bower
Morocco
Wm. Scott
College Street
Methodist Church
Stewart
Grantboro
Tee Young
Clearview
Energy
Rose Point
J. N. Wagner
Harry Johnson
Elwood City
James Smiley
Wm. Sanders
Moravia
Effie Hennon
Eewe
Ceesenesseveese
A. J. Smith
Shannon Pittsburg
T Mutual Investment Co
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