Notable Youngstown Lawyer John B McVey Pioneer in Railroads
The Youngstown law figure John B. McVey, partner in King McVey Robinson and later Arrel McVey Robinson, played a pivotal role with Brice railroads, the Mahoning Valley electric system, and the Cleveland New Castle line. Born May 2 1855 in Lawrence County Pennsylvania he studied in Germany and Ohio, became general counsel for Youngstown Steel Railway, directed foreclosure and reorganization of P W and B&O cases, and served as local counsel and director for major railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
John B. McVey
Ariel
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Lowellville
John
Isabella
Johnston) McVey
Ireland
Struthers
Ohio
Poland Union Seminary
Western Reserve
Western Reserve College
Germany
Jones & Murray
Supreme Court of Ohio
McVey
L. W. King
King & McVey
Henry M. Robinson
King, McVey & Robinson
Mahoning Valley
Anderson
Niles
Calvin S. Brice
Cleveland
Cuyahoga Falls
Cleveland, Akron &Columbus Railway Company
New Castle
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
New Castile
Brice
Pittsburg & Western Railway
Cleveland & New Castle
United States Circuit Court
Pittsburg
Pittsburg and Cleveland Railway Company in Pennsylvania
Fragmentary OCR readout mentions Pittsburg and Cleveland railway company and employment by the Pennsylvania company. No clear event or outcome is readable. content is too incomplete to extract a full card.
Deed Rectified After Farm Ownership Oversight
Samuel Robinson of Mahoning township died in 1859 and left a 270 acre farm to his widow for life with remainder to ten children. The widow died, several descendants died, and a street railway cross the farm revealed missing provisions for 5 percent state interest. Township assessor H M Robinson was appointed appraiser to correct the oversights and furnished the railway company with a good deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Robinson
Mahoning Township
William
James
Ella
Ada
New Street Railway Company
Youngstown
New Castle
Ela
James Robinson
H. M. Robinson
Commencement Week Activities Schedule for Adelphi College
Public exercises begin Monday June 17 at 2 p.m. with Glee and Mandolin Club concert and bonfire at 10 p.m. A board meeting, alumni reunions, and class of 1886 gathering run through June 18. Commencement ceremonies and degree conferrals occur Wednesday June 19 followed by the Adelphic and Philomath contest.
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Board of Trustees
Adelphic
Philomath
Old College
Dr John Johnson Dies in El Paso While Seeking Health
Charles R Johnson aged 39 of Herne avenue Pittsburg died in El Paso Texas after traveling there March 20 for health. Born September 10 1862 in New Castle Pa he lived in Pittsburg 13 years. Survived by wife L Lewis and three sisters Maud Johnson Mrs Galbraith and Mrs Morehead. Funeral at 3 pm today from cousin William Place residence on Herne avenue and Iowa street.
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Pittsburg
Charles R. Johnson
Herne Avenue
Iowa Street
el Paso
Tex
Texas
Mr. Johnson
New’ Castle
L. Lewis
D. G. C., Lewis
TEACHERS ELECTED The New Wilmington school board
The New Wilmington school board elected J. J. Sharp president Wm Whitla secretary and John Wright treasurer. Committees were named Grades and course Sharp Whitla Ta Repairs Pettitt Mercer Books and supplies Wright and Mrs Spencer. Eight month term four mill tax levy and salaries unchanged. Principal Frank Wright Room No 3 Miss Ella Day No 2 Miss Stella Spencer No 1 Miss Stella Thompson.
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New Wilmington School Board
J. J. Sharp
Wm.Whitla
John Wright
Sharp
Whit
Pettitt and Mercer
Wright
Pennsylvania company outing at Sandy Lake draws 1000 plus crowd
Employees of the general offices in Pittsburgh enjoyed their annual outing at Sandy Lake on Sunday despite threatening weather. Over 1,000 people attended as special trains via Beaver Falls New Castle and Mercer ran on schedule. Committees receive praise for smooth arrangements and efficient work.
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Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Sandy Lake
Beaver Falls
New Castle
Mercer
Sermon Explores White Robes of Tribulation Saints
Rev. S. H. Moore of Central Presbyterian preached on Revelation 7 9 15 describing the great multitude clothed in white robes saved from tribulation. He contrasted earthly triumphs with the Lambs followers who have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and speak of divine praise.
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S. H. Moore
D. D
Central Presbyterian Church
John
God
Christ
Apostle
Patmos
England
Earth
Sixth Time Union for Greenville Couple
The Rev. J. K. Mendenhall and Mrs. Margaret McCabe of Greenville, both septuagenarians, were married recently. The groom is a retired Methodist clergyman from Cooperstown, and this marks his sixth and her fourth matrimonial venture.
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J. K. Mendenhall
Margaret McCabe
Greenville
Mr. Mendenhall
Cooperstown
Notice to News readers on paper delivery
If a newsboy fails to leave The News, notify this office at once. Other local papers are often left at subscribers. Insist on the paper you want. If not compliant, send the boy’s name and The News Company will arrange delivery by the regular carrier.
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THE
News CO
Kidney Disorder Claim Promises Restore Strength
Advertisement asserts lack of energy backache and run down condition signal kidney disorder and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as restoring strength by making the kidneys well. Cited pharmacies include Paisley's Pharmacy 121 Washington Street Hutton's Pharmacy and another in Seventh Ward.
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Foley
Paisley's
Washington Street
Paisley
Seventh Ward
Hutton
Pittaiburg
Main Streets
Krause Headache Capsule Ad and Health Claim
An old newspaper ad promotes Krause's Headache Capsule claiming quick relief for hangovers and headaches priced at 25 cents. It warns of danger from neglected bowels and touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers for bowel regulation. Local druggists and pharmacies listed.
The Seventh Ward Chin Injury At Lafayett Street
Merritt Hillard a four year old resident of Lafayett Street suffered a painful cut to his chin while playing in the kitchen on Saturday. Dr Davis treated the wound and no stitches were needed. The Pennsylvania roundhouse roof was damaged by a recent lightning strike and is now under repair with work expected to finish soon.
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Merritt Hillard
Lafayette Street
Davis
Pennsylvania Roundhouse
P. C. McMasters
New Galilee
Seventh Ward
James McGuirk
Fast Palestine
Engineer Mr Miller Transferred to Conway Post
Mr Miller, a well known Pennsylvania engineer, has been moved from this ward to Conway to head a new crew. Friends regret his departure but praise the advancement and wish him success in his new role.
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Miller
Pennsylvania
Conway
Richard Welsh
Pennsylvania Company
Local residents listed with new railroad jobs and visits
multiple residents of Braddock and surrounding areas are noted visiting, working as brakemen on the Pennsylvania railroad, and relocating. Personal visits include Mrs Noss from DeForest and Mrs Eckles visiting North Cedar street family. other names include McMasters, McGuire, Carpenter, Curran, Jones, McLaughter, Curry, Bumgardner, Augustine, Peterson, Murphy, Brewster, Bells, Perdue, Ness, Welsh, Bunnell, and Durban.
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Arthur Eckles
North Cedar Street
Mrs. Eckles
Water company extends free stop box and curb cock offer
The Water company continues its liberal offer until July 1 1901 giving away free stop box rod and curb cock to prospective consumers. Citizens are urged to act and have city water laid before the deadline.
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the Water Company
City Water
New Ellwood National Bank Organized with Blatt Leaders
Stockholders met last week to organize Ellwood National Bank. Directors include H. S. Blatt J. J. Blatt Charles H. Blatt S. H. Hazen J. Lowery and Paul G. Whistler. H. S. Blatt serves as president with Thomas Dugan as vice president and J. J. Blatt as cashier. Capital stock is $50,000. The Blatt block store room, currently L. G. Nall, will be fitted for the bank once vacated, not before July 15.
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Ellwood National Bank
H. S. Blatt
J. J. Blatt
Charles H. Blatt
S. H. Hazen
J. Lowery
Paul G. Whistler
Thomas Dugan
Blatt
L. G. Nall
Quick Relief For Asthma From Honey and Tar
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas reports eight years of severe asthma with life threatening attacks. After starting Foley's Honey and Tar she notes immediate relief each time. Paisleys Pharmacy and Hutton's Pharmacy are listed with locations in town.
Notice Prices For Groceries And Soaps On Sale
A late era advertisement lists prices for groceries and household goods. Items include stewing figs 5 pounds at 35 cents, prunes 5 pounds at 25 cents, shredded coconut per pound 16 cents, ginger snaps 5 pounds at 25 cents, soda crackers and oyster crackers, catsup various quantities, mustard per gallon, home made apple butter, sweet and sour pickles per dozen, labor saving soap 6 bars 25 cents, Fairbanks Fairy Soap 7 bars 25 cents, Hero Soap 9 bars, Dame Soap 10 bars, Ark Soap 10 bars priced, with multiple measured quantities and per gallon and per dozen rates.
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Lawrence
Sharon
E. L. Conover
Optigian
No. Ti
Pittsburg Street
Chas. A. McCready
Peceive
Crouch, Beatty & CO
and. Teledo - ‘Railway. Company
Westminster College
DR. Johnson
L. H. Moore
DeWitt
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred Hyde
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Bignature of
R. B. Collerman of
Braddock
Frank Foley
Timothy McGlonie
Oliver Holbroke
William Fitzgerald
Charles Carpenter
McKeesport
William H. Curran
Canal Street
W. J. Jones
Mahoning Avenue
H. G. McLaughter
Thomas Curry
Liberty Street
R. F. Bumgardner
Locust Street
Joseph Augustine
Ashland Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Peterson
New Brighton
Thomas Murphy
Robert Brewster
Mt. Jackson
Frank Bells
Evans City
Mrs. Patterson
George Perdue
Croton Avenue
Daugherty
Wesley Bunnell
South Wayne Street
Darlington
Co. L. Durban
Philadelphia
E. L. Durban
North Mill Street
New Bank
Hartman’s Crystal
York State
Bane
Wees
P. E. Hartman
Citizens National Bank
New Castle, PA
Board of Directors
Thos. W. Phillips
J. P. H. Cunningham
David Jameson
Samuel McCreary
M. H. Henderson
Lewis S. Hoyt
J. Norman Martin
EH. N. Baer
Edward T. Kurtz
Scott D. Long
John H. Preston
T. W. Phillips
L. S. Hoyt
John H. Lamb
Jenkins Washer
Jenkins
J. M. Lee
Lyndal St
City
Jenkins Washer Co
Penn’n, Ave
Bell Phone
Taylor & Hodgkinson, Merchant Tailors
Bell
South Mill Street
Butz Bros
Mercer St. Floral Store
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