Deaths and funerals in Moravia and nearby towns
Mrs. Margaret Hill widow of David Hill died at her daughter’s Cleveland home at 71 after heart trouble. A longtime Moravia resident, she joined the Presbyterian church young and served as a devout Christian and neighbor. Survived by four children and three daughters, burial in New Castle then Moravia services at 10 AM Saturday. Interment at Westfield followed in Neshannon? township. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hill
David Hill
Moravia
Henry Kitani
Cleveland
Hill
W. A. Hill
Mast
Liverpool
Edward Gwin
J. S. Cross
Mt. Jackson
New Castle
Moravia Presbyterian Church
Westfield
Mrs Susan Armstrong Dies After Lingering Illness at 39
Mrs Susan M Armstrong wife of Robert W Armstrong prominent Plaingrove resident died at home Sunday morning after a lingering illness aged 39 She prepared for her funeral and burial giving explicit dress and coffin directions She was daughter of Hiram and Mrs Kildoo and born in Slippery Rock township Funeral services will be held at Plaingrove Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at two oclock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan M. Armstrong
Robert W. Armstrong
Plaingrove
Arthur
Harry Kelly
Rochester
W. A. McBride
Millis Armstrong
Pittsburg
A. J. Reed
Greenville
Margaret Covert
Green County
William J. Kildoo
Howard Kildoo
Plaingrove Presbyterian Church
Notable Allegheny Attorney Edwin G Ferguson Dies
Edwin G Ferguson a prominent Allegheny county attorney died at his Murray Hill Avenue home after a week of illness He was 38 and admitted to the bar in 1887 Survived by parents a brother a sister and his wife and two children Mrs Retta Johnston and Mrs D M Cubbison travel to Pittsburg for the funeral set for Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin G. Ferguson
Allegheny
Johnston
Cubbison
Allegheny County
Diphtheria Claims Moravia Child Francis Brest
Francis Brest four years old, son of Mr and Mrs David Brest of Moravia, died at home Wednesday morning after an eight day illness with diphtheria. A sibling also fell ill but recovered, while a third child remains seriously ill. Neighbors and playmates had valued Francis as bright and popular, and the community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
David Brest
Moravia
E J Bowers Buried After Traction Car Death
Edward J Bowers a city barber killed when struck by a Mahoning Valley traction car near Pitzer crossing Tuesday night was buried Thursday at Dunn Rice undertaking rooms at 3 pm. Rev M W Keith led services, remains interred at Graceland cemetery with six barber association pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Bowers
Mahoning Valley Traction
Pitzer
Dunn & Rice
Undertaking Rooms
M. W. Keith
Graceland Cemetery
Barbers’ Association
Funeral for Michael Lasco at St Josephs Church
Funeral services for Michael Lasco the Austrian laborer who suffocated in a slack pile at the steel mill were held Thursday afternoon at St Josephs church with Rev Father Eger officiating. Several fellow countrymen attended and the interment followed at St Josephs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lasco
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Eger
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Infant Marie Bishop Dies After Illness
Mr and Mrs Edward Bishop of 76 Bridge Street mourn the loss of their infant daughter Marie who died Sunday noon after a two week illness from whooping cough. The child was one year old. Funeral from the parents residence Tuesday morning with interment in St Marys cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bishop
Bridge Street
Marie
St. Mary's Cemetery
Prisoners Sentenced in Mercer County Court
Judge Wallace pronounced sentences Monday for multiple defendants. Edward Cole and Harry Brown received three years in the penitentiary for assault, battery and robbery. John Kearns got two years in the workhouse for entering a box car. Peter Santo was jailed for one year for felonious assault with intent to kill. Ward and Altman received one year in the workhouse for receiving stolen goods. Altman later sentenced to six months after leniency. Peter Diana drew two years for riot leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Edward J. Cole
Harry Brown
Michael Ryan
John Kearns
Miller
Mercer County
Kearns
Riverside
Peter Santo
Jack Ward
Hamilton Altman
Ward
Altman
Youngstown
Penn Limestone Company
Ken Kissinger
Peter Diana
Hillsville
Names of Battery RR contributors from Civil War era found
The News publishes in full a list of 345 contributors who funded Battery RR during the 1860s conflict. Only seven remain living. Total raised was 1450 dollars, largely from North Beaver township residents, reflecting shared patriotism across many families and homes. Capt. Cooper read the roster at the battery reunion, sparking interest among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery “Rr
Beaver Township
Capt. Cooper
John L. Hays
John T. Boyle
Samuel Alexander
Willam McGinnis
James Brewster
John Nesbit
William McGinnis, Jr
James Jackson
Alex Quay
Robert McCandless
James Nesbit, Jr
George Cooper
David Kennedy
Robert Brewster
T. L. Henry
Alex Duff
Maj
James
Robt. Woods
David Hays
John Martin
James Mooney
Arthur Rodgers
Joseph McClelland
D. Bender
Nicholas Mayne
Matthew Duff
James Wallace
Peter Lamb
Andrew Baschare
Wiliam
Patterson
Alex Chambers
Robert Elty
James Duff
William Chambers
Rh. M. Shearer
JE. Boytes
William Woods
Robert McClelland
M. Dinsmore
Wim. Duff
E. A. Wilcox
Robert Tait
John C. Nesbit
Seth Martin
J. Robinson
John Carson, Jr
Rebt. McClure
Robert Patterson
John Gilmore
Frederick Unger
William Adair
Thomas 8. Wilson
Wm. Woods
John R. Hays
L. Houllett
D. A. Davidson
William Gibson
Elijah Shaffer
R. Miller
George Patterson
Robert Reed
John Robinson
M. Hamilton
John Inman
James Carson
William Carson
Jos
A. Shaffer
John Eaton
D. Clark
Clement Clark
William Gilmore
Wim. F. Davidson
Death of Granite City Mayor-elect John Edwards
Word was received in this city of the death of Mayor-elect John Edwards of Granite City formerly of New Castle. He died Thursday morning at his home after injuries from an explosion of sewer gas during a high water rescue. Former mill worker, longtime Shenango Valley resident, moved to Granite City two years ago and quickly rose to prominence. He leaves a wife three children and extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Granite City
New Castle
Edwards
Youngstown
Shenanaga Valley
Mrs Emma Mooney Dead at 39 in Youngstown
Mrs. Emma Mooney wife of Edward A Mooney of Youngstown died at the family home after a brief illness of heart failure She was 39 and for years ran a millinery store in Youngstown She was Daug hter in law of Mr and Mrs James Mooney of East Home Street East and had a daughter Josephine aged five plus several brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Mooney
Edward A. Mooney
Youngstown
James Mooney
East Home Street
St. Columbia’s Church
Josephine
Explosion at Thompson Run Coal Mine Causes Minor Loss
The Thompson Run Coal Company mine suffered an oil explosion in the main shaft Monday morning triggering a fire that threatened 75 miners. Officials say about 50 dollars covers the loss, far below earlier estimates. no fatalities occurred and work will resume Wednesday after safety checks. The oil can, found about 100 yards from the shaft mouth, was used to replenish safety lamps. The cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Run Coal Company
Frank Douthitt
Douthitt
Funeral of Hugh Cochran in Greenville News
The Greenville register notes the town has over 2,000 men of voting age. Hugh Cochran died suddenly as the fall approaches, leaving a noted absence in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Cochran
Greenville
Wife says husband tried to kill her in divorce petition
Catherine A. Walters of Canton seeks a divorce from Dana Walters alleging extreme cruelty and willful absence for over three years. She claims he attempted poisoning in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in 1890 after which she became ill, and that he deserted her. they married in Canton in 1898 and had a four year old child for whom custody is requested. Sterling & Braucher are her attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Catherine A. Walters
Dana Walters
New Castle
Sterling & Braucher
Old Mercer County Roads and a Loyal Legacy
A Mer cer Press excerpt recalls historic travel routes from Erie to Pittsburg via Meadville Mercer and Butler, notes the shift from pikes to rail and roads, and laments local road decay while praising Mercer College founders Dr. Vincent Findley and supporters. It spotlights Mercer county families McComb and McConnell, detailing Piedmont leaders and a Civil War era kinship network.
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Mercer Press
Mercer County
New Castle
Shenango
Erie
Pittsburg
Meadville
Mercer
Butler
Old Harmony
Zelienople
Enon Valley
Erie and
Levi Jones
Enon
Atlantic and Great Western
Greenville
Erie & Pittsburg
Franklin
Bear Creek
Reznor
New Wilmington
G. Co. Vincent
Drs. Vincent and Findley
Wm. Dickey
A. J. Burgess
Christ
Tweediedee
Tweedledum
College Town
Lackawannock
Wilmington
Mark Graham Place
Arthur
Stewart Settlement
William
Mercer Bar
Malcolm McComb
Quay
Lawrence County
Malcolm McConnell
Gospel Campmeeting Arrangements Under Way in City
Local people completed plans for a seven day gospel campmeeting July 12 to 22 in New Castle. Denomination free services will draw Christians from several churches with J M and M J Harris leading the singing. Dr B Carradine of St Louis will speak daily from July 15, delivering sermons that have previously led many to Christian faith. A large tent on Neshaminock Avenue will seat several hundred for the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
M. J. Harris
B. Carradine
St. Louis Methodist Episcopal Church, South
New Castle
Carradine
Neshannock Avenue
Bond Forfeited in Ellwood Liquor Case
Wilson Hill faced bond forfeiture of 500 with BR. A. Todd as surety after he failed to appear in Ellwood City court. Hill, steward of the Merchants and Manufacturers' club, was charged with selling liquor without a license at the March term. case continued to June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Hill
BR. A. Todd
Merchants' & Manufacturers' Club
Ellwood City
Samuel Parker
Boys from Industrial Home Seek Summer Placements
The Boys' Industrial home seeks foster homes in the community for several boys aged 7 to 11 who are described as bright and healthy. They will be on trial for the summer with a view to permanent placement. Interested parties should contact J. W. Creland, superintendent, Cementa Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Creland
Ey Intendent
Cements Pa
Markets Report From New Castle Prices and Items
The Markets section lists official quotations paid by dealers in New Castle as of 12 o'clock each Tuesday. It details prices for butter eggs vegetables including green onions beets lettuce and other produce, with assorted figures for items such as pineapples and poultry. The OCR text is fragmentary but indicates a typical early 20th century price listing and retail quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Pastor Declines Pittsburg Church Call Amid Pleasant Local Ties
In Wilkinsburg and New Castle contexts, Dr. Samuel H. Moore declines a fall pastorate offer from East End Presbyterian in Pittsburg for spiritual and financial reasons. Local church members expect him to remain at Central Presbyterian in New Castle, citing his amicable relations and comparable salary. The Pittsburg church had hoped to grow by 100 members from First Church Wilkinsburg, and trial sermons will be heard from applicant candidates as the pulpit is filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Pittsburg
East End
Moore
Wilkinsburg
Dr. Moore
Dollar Bank Incorporation Notice for New Castle PA
Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on the 12th day of September 1903 by I T Kurtz E St Philips John W Knox J P H Cunningham and Charles A McCready under the Acts for incorporation of Banks of Discount and Deposit for a charter of Dollar Bank to be located in New Castle Lawrence County PA with capital stock of 50000 dollars in 1000 shares of 50 dollars each to conduct banking and enjoy banking privileges. Sdl E T Kurts Solicitor for Applicants.
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Pennsylvania
I. T. Kurtz
E. St. Phillips
John W. Knox
J. P. H. Cunningham
Charles A. McCready
Act of Assembly
Dollar Bank
City of
New Castle
County of Lawrence
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Man Stabbed in the Back at Homewood
Calvin Steckman stabbed John Davidson at the Fort Wayne station in Homewood during a confrontation tied to Republican primaries. Davidson, a stone worker, was severely wounded with arteries severed, hospitalized at New Brighton in grave danger of hemorrhage, while Steckman, a contractor and carpenter, fled. Both men are prominent Homewood residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelock
Calvin Steckman
John Davidson
Fort Wayne
Homewood
Davidson
Stockman
New Brighton Hospital
Hood's Sarsaparilla Featured For Loss Of Appetite
A historic ad-style note describes loss of appetite as a gradual signal of declining health and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy. It frames the product as the ideal aid to restore vitality and restore appetite in a period-appropriate tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Notice to Subscribers Warns of Fraudulent Subscriptions
The News Co manager I T Rentz warns subscribers that a man calling himself George W Kellar is not a real collector or solicitor. No collector has been employed for almost a year and readers are advised not to pay traveling agents for subscriptions. The paper will announce any future collector through the proper channel.
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George W. Kellar
Newws
I. T. Rentz
THE
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Local minister heads to Salem Pennsylvania
Rev A G Mills former pastor of Grace M K church left Wednesday for Salem in Clarion county where he once served as pastor of the M church. Years ago charges were made against him by Salem parishioners leading to his removal. Report says Salem residents offered to pay moving expenses if he returned and a great surprise would await him.
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A. G. Mills
Grace M. K
Salem
Clarion County
Grace Church
Notice to Taxpayers of Lawrence County Taxes
Tax collector announces collection dates for County State and Dog taxes for 1903. Meetings set at Westermeyer’s hotel Voe Little Beaver township Enon Valley June 18 10 to 4. McCreary’s hotel New Wilmington June 1 1 to 5. Dellbor Cath Obera owns Hiduse Ho site unclear.
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Lawrence County
Little Beaver
Enon Valley
Westermeyer’s
Faen Valley
New Wilmington
Wilmington
McCreary
Eliwood City
T Hiad Hotel
Dellborcath
Obera
Sheriff's Sale of Paglia Land in New Castle Court House
A writ of Fieri Facias directs public sale at New Castle courthouse on a Friday in 1963 at 10 a.m. The property is a 24 foot by 120 foot four room two story frame dwelling with city water, bounded by McKee Pyle Pyle and South Mercer street. The property, in the Fifth ward, Lawrence County, is listed as the Paglias’ interest, seized in the Underwood suit.
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Court of Common Pleas
Lawrence County
New Castle
City of
William R. McKee
John Anderson
Enoch Pyle
Frank H. Pyle
Mercer Street
Enoch Pyte
Robert K. Hanna
Angelo Paglia
Maria Paglia
W. G. Underwood
Administrator's Notice for Margaret J Hoffman Estate
Letters testamentary have been granted in the estate of Margaret J Hoffman. All indebted parties must pay and all claimants present them for probate and settlement to Cornelius McConnell J P Volant Pennsylvania.
Executor's Notice in Estate of Helen M Shaw
Letters testamentary in the estate of Helen M Shaw late of the Second ward City of New Castle Lawrence county Pa deceased granted to the undersigned all persons indebted to said estate are requested to settle at once and those having claims against the same will present them for payment without delay E T Kurtz Executor New Castle Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Hoffman
Tate
City of
New Castle
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Cornelius McCconnell
J. P
Stsrn. F. D. No
Volant
Helen M. Shaw
E. T. Kurtz
Chartes Shoal
Union Township
James Stewart
Wampum
Bic
Beaver Township
William Stewart
Petersburg
D. BK
L. F. Karts
Executors' Notice of James Davison Estate in Lawrence County
State of James Davison late of North Beaver township Lawrence county Petosylvania deceased Letters testamentary granted to executors John A Edenburg Pa William H Hopper Mahoningtown Pa Claims against estate to be presented promptly Attorneys for Estate Oscar L Jackson Charles R Davis May 7 1905
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James Davison
North Beaver Township
Lawrence County
Petrosylvania
John A. Ee
Edenburg
William H. Hopper
Mahoningtown
Oscar L. Jackson
Charles R. Davis
Administratrix's Notice for Chartes Shoal Estate
Letters of administration granted to Martha Shoaf for the estate of Chartes Shoal late of Union Township Lawrence County Pa. All debtors must settle at once and those with claims present for payment. Attorney Robert Aiken, 516 New Castle Pa. Signed Martha Shoaf Administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Shoaf
Rk. RB
New Castle
Robert Aiken
Notice of Letters Testamentary for James Stewart
Letters testamentary granted for the estate of James Stewart of Wampum Bic Beaver township Lawrence County Pennsylvania. Executor William Stewart Petersburg. Attorneys D B Karts and L F Karts New Castle Pa 616 invite all debts and claims to be presented promptly.
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Go Cart Popular Seller at Gien Manufacturing
The steel doll go cart made by Gien Manufacturing is a popular seller with a rush of orders. The demand will test the capacity of this department of the works. Filweoed Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gien Manufacturing Company
Works
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James M. Ferguson
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Francis Brest
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