Notable Youngstown Lawyer John E McVey Leader in Rail Road Deals
John E McVey of Ariel McVey Robinson rose to prominence in railroad circles after joining Brice rail interests and later practicing in New York. Born May 2 1858 in Lawrence County Pennsylvania, he worked as Lowellville superintendent, studied law, and formed firms including King McVey and Arrel McVey Robinson. He advised Mahoning Valley Railway, built the Cleveland New Castle line, and led Brice’s foreclosure strategy against Pittsburgh and Western, later serving as local counsel for B and O and P W and as director of related companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
John E. McVey
Ariel, McVey & Robinson
McVey
Brice
New York
Jxje
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Lowellville
John
Isabella
Johnston) McVey
Ireland
Struthers
Ohio
Abner McKinley
President McKinley
Poland Union Seminary
Western Reserve Preparatory School
Hudson, O
Western Reserve College
Germany
Jones & Murray
Supreme Court of Ohio
L. W. King
King & McVey
Henry M. Robinson
King, McVey & M Robinson
Arrel, McVey
Mr. Anderson
Niles
Mahoning Valley
Mr. McVey
Calvin S. Brice
Cleveland
Cleveland & New Castle
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
United States Circuit Court
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Cleveland and Toledo Railway Company Mentioned
A fragment notes the Pittsburg Cleveland and Toledo Railway company and states he is also in the employment of the Pennsylvania company. The brief reference ties these firms to a single individual and hints at concurrent roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cleveland and
Toledo
The
Pennsylvania Company
Deed Fails to Include State Interest on Estate Land
Samuel Robinson of Mahoning township died in 1859 leaving a 270 acre farm to his widow for life and then to ten children. After multiple deaths, a street railway project traced the title and found overlooked 5 percent state interests in the shares of William and Ella. Assessor H M Robinson was appointed to rectify the oversights and has prepared a valid deed for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Robinson
Mahoning Township
William
James
Ella
Ada
New Street Railway Company
Youngstown
New Castle
James Robinson
H. M. Robinson
Commencement Week Events At Old College Schedule
Public exercises at 2 p m and a glee and mandolin concert on Monday. Pipe ovations bonfire at 10 p m. Tuesday features trustees meeting at 9 a m alumni and Christian associations gatherings. Wednesday includes commencement day with orations degrees and a literary society contest.
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Board of Trustees
Adelphic
Philomatic
Old College
Johnson Dies in Texas at Age 39
Charles R. Johnson of Pittsburg died Wednesday night in El Paso Texas after traveling there for his health. Born September 10 1862 in New Castle Pa he lived in Pittsburg 13 years. Survived by wife L Lewis three sisters, and was a member of Fourth Presbyterian church. Funeral at 3 pm from cousin William M Place home on Herne avenue and Iowa street.
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Pittsburg
Charles R. Johnson
Herne Avenue
IoWa Street
Fl Paso
Tex
Texas
Mr. Johnson
New Castle
L. Lewis
D. G. C. Lewis
Ben Avon
Charles Galbraith
Maud Johnson
Franklin, Pa
Plummer Morehead
Ashland
Johnson
Fourth Presbyterian Church
William M. Place
Teachers Elected The New Wilmington School Board
The New Wilmington school board organized for the year electing J. J. Sharp president Wm Whitla secretary and John Wright treasurer. Committees named Grades and course Sharp and Whitla Repairs Pettitt and Mercer Books and supplies Wright and Mrs Spencer. Term eight months tax levy four mills teachers salaries unchanged principal’s salary $50 rooms 1 2 and 3 $30. Principal Frank Wright room No 3 Miss Eva Day No 2 Miss Stella Spencer No1 Miss Stella Thompson.
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New Wilmington
J. J. Sharp
Wm. Whitla
John Wright
Sharp
Whit
Pettitt and Mercer
Wright
Outing Draws 1000+ At Sandy Lake In Threatening Weather
Employee group from the Pennsylvania Company general offices in Pittsburg enjoyed their annual outing at Sandy Lake on Sunday despite weather threats. Special trains via Beaver Falls New Castle and Mercer carried crowds and returned on time. Committees receive praise for their smooth arrangements.
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Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Sandy Lake
Beaver Falls
New Castle
Mercer
Great Pageant Sermon on Tribulation and White Robes
Rev H Moore preached from Revelations chapter seven arguing the faithful endure great tribulation yet wash robes in the blood of the Lamb to stand before God. He contrasted earthly triumphs with the destined multitude of believers, urging continued faith and grace. Local notices list several residents and job changes in the Seventh ward and nearby towns.
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H. Moore
D. D
Central
Presbyterian Church
John
God
Christ
Apostle
Patmos
England
Earth
Octogenarian Clergyman Weds For Sixth Time
The Rev J K Mendenhall and Mrs Margaret McCabe both in their seventies from Greenville recently wed. Mendenhall, a retired Methodist clergyman, lives in Cooperstown, and this marks his sixth marriage and her fourth.
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J. K. Mendenhall
Margaret McCabe
Greenville
Mr. Mendenhall
Cooperstown
Missing News delivery prompts alert to readers
To News Readers. If your newsboy fails to leave you a copy of The News each evening, notify this office at once. Copies of another local paper are often left at homes of News subscribers. Insist on getting the paper you want and send the boy’s name if he does not comply so the paper can be delivered by regular carrier. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised with pharmacies listed.
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the News CO
Krause's Headache Capsule Ad and Early Risers Patent Remedy
An old advertisement touts Krause's Headache Capsule as a quick remedy for headaches and a bowel regulator with DeWitt's Little Early Risers. It lists druggists Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Fred Hyde and Central Drug Store as sellers and warns of danger from neglecting the bowels.
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DeWitt
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred Hyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
The Seventh Ward Cut His Chin
Merritt Hillard four year old of Lafayette street suffered a deep cut to his chin when he fell against the stove on Saturday. Dr Davis treated him and no stitches were used. The Pennsylvania roundhouse is undergoing repairs after a lightning strike last Wednesday damaged the roof.
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Merritt Hillard
Lafayette Street
Davis
Pennsylvania Roundhouse
Engineer Mr Miller Transferred to Conway Post
Mr Miller a well known Pennsylvania engineer has been transferred from this ward to Conway to lead a new crew. Friends regret his departure but praise his merited advancement and wish him success in his work.
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Richard Welsh
Pennsylvania Company
Conway
Miller
Pennsylvania
Water offer extended for free plumbing supplies through July 1 1901
The Water company extends its liberal offer to prospective customers giving away one stop box, rod and curb cock free of charge until July 1 1901. Take advantage and install city water before that date. 246 stockholders of Elwood National Bank met for organization. Directors include H S Blatt J J Blatt C H Blatt S H Hazen J Lowery P G Whistler. President H S Blatt Vice President Thomas Dugan Cashier J J Blatt. Capital stock set at $50,000. Blatt block store room to be fitted for the bank after L G Nall vacates, not before July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Water Company
City Water
Elwood National Bank
H. S. Blatt
J. J. Blatt
Charles H. Blatt
S. H. Hazen
J. Lowery
Paul G. Whistler
H. 5. Blatt
Thomas Dugan
Blatt
L. G. Nall
Quick relief for asthma by Foley’s Honey and Tar
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas reports years of severe asthma with several attacks last year. After starting Foley's Honey and Tar she says it has never failed to give immediate relief. Paisley’s Pharmacy 121 Washington street and other noted druggists are listed.
Old Time Grocery Price List Fragment
Fragmentary price list shows various 19th or early 20th century grocery items and per unit prices. Items include Stewling Figs Prunes Shredded Cocoanut Ginger Snaps Sota Crackers Oyster Crack bottles Catsup Mustard Home Made Apple Butter Pickles and multiple soap brands with small coin values. The tone resembles a catalog page with numerous line items and inconsistent formatting.
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Nat Wlak
Ark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawrence
Free
E. L. Conover
Optician
R. A. Hubbard
Pittsburg Street
Chas. A. McCreary
Tire Insurance
John E. M’vey
Crouch, Beatty & CO
Globe Stamps
Westminster College
DR. Johnson
L. H. Moore
R. B. Collerman of
Braddock
Frank Foley
Timothy McGlowle
Oliver Holbroke
P. Cc. McMasters
New Galilee
William Fitzgerald
James McGuirk
Nast Palestine
Charles Carpenter
McKeesport
William B. Curran
Canal Street
W. J. Jones
Mahoning Avenue
H. G. McLaughter
Laffayette Street
Thomas Curry
Liberty Street
R. F. Bumgardner
Locust Street
Arthur Eckles
North Cedar Street
Mrs. Eckles
Joseph Augustine
Ashland Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Peterson
New Brighton
Thomas Murphy
Robert Brewster
Jackson
Frank Bells
Evans City
Mrs. Patterson
George Perdue
Croton Avenue
Daugherty
Ness of
DeForest
Warren, O
Wesley Bunnell
South Wayne Street
Darlington
Co. L. Durban
Philadelphia
J. L. Durban
North Mill Street
Foley
Dpaisley
Z Pt
New Bank
Meeer
Hartman’s Crystal
York State
Teeee
Asd
P. E. Hartman
Citizens National Bank
New Castle, PA
Board of Directors
Thos. W. Phillips
J. P. BH. Cunningham
David Jameson
Samuel McCreary
M. H. Henderson
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
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