Slipperyrock oil strike and local court notes
Reports from Slipperyrock say heavy oil on J. L. Cunningham farm yields about 38 barrels daily and may rise as pumping increases while Ellwood investors eye options. Local incidents include a coal tipple accident injuring William Morrell, a withdrawn adultery case against Enoch Jones, and Rev. H J Miller awarded doctoral degrees by Taylor University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood Eagle
Slipperyrock
J.L. Cunningham
Slipperyrock Creek
Ellwood
H. J. Miller
Taylor University
Indiana
Miller
Muhlenburg College
Cure for Backache Promised by Dr Fenner
Here an advertisement claims Dr Fenner offers a Kidney and Backache Cure with free consultations. A testimonial from H H Waters of Hamlet New York says eight months in bed with backache and kidney pain was cured. The notice also touts magnets or remedies and a free Cook Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fenner
Ife
St.vitus
Eldoula
Rail line blamed for bank erosion and property risks
In Mahoning township tiffé alleges the railroad is milling along the stream bank opposite their properties, threatening to wash away land. James Smith, a steel mill machinist, cut his hand at work Friday evening and was hospitalized but not kept overnight. A wagon and horse were struck by a train at Cunningham street crossing, killing the horse and damaging the wagon. the driver narrowly escaped injury. Harry Russell, injured after being trampled by a horse, sustained painful head and facial wounds with bruises and possible days of home recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Cooper
Mulberry Street
G. H. Dean
Tiffé
Mahoning Township
James Smith
Enos McClure
Cunningham Street
Harry Russell
Chestnut Street
Ellwood quarantine dispute over Frishkorn family
Dr. Shannon treated the Frishkorns for chickenpox while others called it smallpox. Quarantine placards remained as local health authorities argued over rights to enforce the order. A confrontation erupted at a meeting, and guards reerected the quarantine as the mother and daughter remained at home under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
W. A. Shannon
Frishkorn
Board of Health
New Castle
John Haines
Shannon
Sixth Street
Lawrence Avenue
J. J. Campbell
Cleanse Your System With Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad
An old pharmacy advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills to cleanse the body. It claims lively liver activity, active bowels, good digestion, and a fine appetite. Available for 25 cents at Paisleys Pharmacy and John P F Neelys Drug Store on Long Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Paisley
John PF. Neely
Long Avenue
Painful Accident In Seventh Ward And Local Socials
Richard Foster suffered a head cut when his horse jumped across the road on North Cedar street causing the buggy to crash into a telegraph pole. He was treated by Dr. Foster, then returned home. The article also notes a large Willow Grove gathering at the McFate home and details several local residents visiting or traveling in Mt Jackson, North Beaver township, and Bessemer with brief social and business mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Staph
Sheep Hill
Gabrielle Chiedo
Giovanni
Staph
Charles Medard
Alderman Williams
Richard Foster
Hugh Chambers
Beaver Township
Pitzer
Montgomery Avenue
Chambers
Charles Miller
Pulaski
I. 2. Zimmerman
Mt. Jackson
Zimmerman
Harry Zimmerman
Youngstown
McFate
Willow Grove
Warren
Herman Medard
Almira Brest
Norman Rogers
Liberty Street
Moravia
Real Estate Transfers List and Local Notices
Ann Kirkwood by administrator transfers Shenango township property to Pietro Giacoma for $300. Numerous other deeds detail transfers in Shenango, Third Ward, Fourth Ward, Fifth Ward, Union, North Beaver, and surrounding townships with prices from $25 to $7,006. Also notes social visits and community events in Moravia, New Galilee, and surrounding areas. Many entries reference E. & P. railroad, Bessemer guest visits, and local residents' movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Kirkwood
Pietro Giacoma
Shenango Township
Alice Hennessy
Norah Pertsch
Third Ward
John Hays Miller
Agnes
B. Jones
Second Ward
Mary J. Braun
Ella L. Jordan
William B. Irish
Joseph D. Clarke
Fourth Ward
George W. Johnson
James Wilson
Wamp
Mary A. Williams
Josiah Greer
Seventh Ward
Lila A. Brown
Alice M. Moser
First Ward
Ada Provinee
C. C. Robingson
Union Township
Samuel S. Brown
Fifth Ward
A. C. Grove
Captain Moon
Hazel Dell
L. A. Burnett
John Z. Sheehy
Willow Grove
Thomas H. Wilson
C. H. Adams
Slipperyrock Township
Joseph 8S. Brown
D L. Cunningham
Wayne Township
Nancy L. Cochran
Loyal W. Wilson
John F. Stewart
Samuel Miller
Taylor Township
New
Oscar L. Jackson
E. & P. Railroad
John W. A. Reed
Charles B. Easly
Mahoning Township
Rebecca French
BE. & P. Railroad
Charles C. Sankey
William Minnich
Isaac Gellett
Wilmington Township
William Minich
Moses Yoder
John E. Marks
Robert Angus
W. J. Wilcox
C C. Robingson
Seventh
B. Frank Thorn
Alexander
Fisher
George Sens
Ibis
Iian
Mercer
New Wilmington
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
James Gamble
Lawrence County
Samuel W. Smith
Wilson H. Phillips
Big Beaver
Clark Lewis
George Greer
William Tindall
Zachariah Tindall
Perry Township
Sylvester Sage
Isaac
Mayberry
Anna FE. Jay
Frederick Schmidt
Joseph S. White
Minnie Pardick
Nerve Pills Promise Relief for Hungry Nerves
An advertisement extols Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills claiming to nourish the blood and soothe nerve pain. It frames nerve hunger as cries for blood and asserts the medicine restores nerves to a steady, painless state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Edwin Johnson Endorses Chase Nerve Pills at Paisley’s
Edwin Johnson of 812 Mill Street New Castle Pennsylvania reports improved sleep steady nerves and restored energy after using Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills from Paisley’s drug store. He recommends the product for its soothing effects and renewed strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Johnson
Mill Street
New Castle
A. W. Chase
Paisley
Nerve Pills Prove Successful Says Local Resident
Mr. Harry Blews of 217 Hamilton Street New Castle Pennsylvania praises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills calling them a splendid general tonic that rebuilt his health after debility. He bought at Paisley's drug store and warns against imitations while noting the genuine box carries Dr A W Chase portrait. Pills sold 50 cents a box or by the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Blews
Hamilton Street
New Castle
A. Ww. Chase
Paisley
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Washington St
Buffalo, N. Y
Devoe Gloss Carriage Paint Ad from Lawrence County Lumber
Paint Your Buggy for 75 cents to one dollar with Devoe gloss carriage paint. It weighs 3 to 8 ounces more per pint than rivals, wears longer and yields a gloss like new work. Sold by Lawrence County Lumber Co. Also seeking a man to work on arm at Maple Lane farm East Breek. Inquire William McCamey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Lawrence County Lumber Co
William McCamey
Maple Lane Farm
East Breek
Lightning Kills Horse In Shenango Township
A Sunday storm in Shenango township killed a valuable horse owned by Mrs. Richard Gardner. The animal, tied to a tree near Center church by Mrs. Gardner and her daughter Lettie, was struck by lightning and died instantly, while nearby vehicles escaped harm. The struck tree showed a single bark scar from the electric shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Township
Richard Gardner
Allen's Foot-Kase promises relief for tight shoes
Ladies can wear one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Kase powder shaken into shoes. It claims instant relief for corns bunions swelling blisters and sore spots and promotes comfort. Allen's Foot-Ease supposedly cures sweating and hot aching feet and is sold by druggists and shoe stores with a free trial offer by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys’ Med. CO
William & Jonp Sts
New York
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
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Pierce
Annie Stephens
Belleville, Wood Co
West Va
Pierze
Pittsburgh Bank For Savings
Smithfield St
Fourth Ave
Pittsburgh, Pa
Humphreys
Westminster College
Kev
J. O. Campbell
D. D
J. H. Veazey
R. G. Ferguson
J. H. Stevenson & CO
Mats
Wileabdeks Pa
Allegheny College
Precent
Crawford
Readville
Wiliam Morrell
Lake Erie
New Castle Junction
Cochran
Enoch Jones
Eri. T. McCracken
Olive McCracken
Jones
Robert Whitla
Kimmich
Abraham Brown
Neshannock Falls
Stitt
Alderman Cubbison
John Johnson
Brown
Johnson
Westminster
United Presbyterian College
Alex Richardson
Neshannock Avenue
Charlestown
North
Metropolis
Lulu
South
Brevard
Sapphire
North Carolina
James H. Brown
James Ramsey
Ramsey
Eva
John Warner
North Beaver Township
Wallace
India
Standard Oil Company
Ureka
Arness Oil
D. B. McFate
Carpet Bag Sewing Club
Charles McFate
Perry Brest
Webster Weddell
Alex Kelso
E. E. Taylor
New Galilee
Charles Johnson
Mahoning Avenue
William McGinnis
Chauncey Sampson
Lacock Street
Bessemer
Mrs. Myers
Cam Miller
Sampson
Mr. Miller
Mont Kirkpatrick
Dorothy
Edenburg
Katherine Kirkpatrick
South Wayne Street
James Hopper
Mr. Hopper
Harry Hettenbaugh
South Cedar Street
Mont Swisher
Petersburg
Swisher
William Fullerton
John Dalzell
Marion Veon
C. M. Harvey
Big Beaver Township
James Campbell
John D. Campbell
Alexander Walker
Mt. Air
Stritmater
Hamilton ST
NEW York Tribune-Farmer
NEW York Weekly Tribune
NEW York Tribune
Department of Agricultural Industry
Tribune Farmer
Thei
THE
Weekly News
the News
New York Tribune Farmer
New York City
Citizens National Bank
New Castle, PA
Board OF Directors
Thos. W. Phillips
J. P. H. Cunningham
David Jameson
Samuel McCreary
M. H. Henderson
John H. PE
Lewis
Hoyt
J. Norman Martin
ER. N. Baer
Edward T. Kurtz
Scott D. Long
ISTON
T. W. Phillips
Hanna & Groe
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