Westminster Summer School Opens With Noted Faculty
Westminster summer term begins Tuesday in New Wilmington for seven weeks. The faculty includes Robert McWatty Russell president J Bard Craig Beaver High principal dean J A Shott pedagogy arithmetic U S history W W Troup latin grammar geography B W Bridgman physics geography higher mathematics Q W Mills physiology nature study Miss Anna Houston orthography and assistant in common branches T D Brown civics and history Miss Ada M Elliott English history Rev Scott F Hershey lecturer on applied psychology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Westminster
Robert McWatty Russell
J. Bard Craig
Beaver High School
J. A. Shott
W. W. Troup
B. W. Bridgman
Q. W. Mills
Anna Houston
T. D. Brown
Ada M. Elliott
Scott F. Hershey
William Wallace Ferguson dies at 29 in Warren
Wallace Ferguson son of Dr and Mrs R G Ferguson of New Wilmington died yesterday in Warren Pa aged 29 He attended Westminster College and studied at Allegheny theological seminary He is survived by his parents two brothers Rev James Ferguson of Bellevue and Rev Huber Ferguson of Mansfield and sisters Mrs Helen Lambie and Miss Mary Interment at Fairoaks funeral at family home today at four o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Ferguson
R. G. Ferguson
New Wilmington
Warren Pa
Westminster College
Allegheny Theological Seminary
James Ferguson
Bellevue
Huber Ferguson
Mansfield
Helen Lambie
Mary
Fairoaks
New Wilmington to Form Local Baseball League
Westminster finishes season with 11 wins 7 losses as New Wilmington plans a summer baseball team and the town organizes a local league. A Presbyterian Young People picnic on Furnace Hill was enjoyed and a borough council special meeting discussed plans for a sewage disposal plant.
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Furnace Hill
New Wilmington Borough
Free Methodist Camp Meeting Draws Notables in Ellwood City
The New Castle district Oil City conference Free Methodist camp will run July 7 to 17, 1910 at Grimm's grove Ellwood City. Noted visitors include Bishop William Pearce Titusville Rev F M Campbell Ellington Rev J M Critchlow Titusville and Rev W F Matthewson, missionary from Japan. Daily services begin July 7 at 7 45 p m in a large tabernacle with rain not causing interruptions. Rev S E Graves Sandy Lake oversees the boarding tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle District
Oil City
The
Free Methodist Church
Grimm’s Grove
Ellwood City
William Pearce
Titusville
F. M. Campbell
Ellington
N. Y
J. M. Critchlow
W. F. Matthewson
Japan
S. E. Graves
Sandy Lake
Concert at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Presentation
A concert last evening at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd. Miss Elizabeth Barton of Pittsburg led the event, which was a success in every detail as various numbers were well rendered and the audience pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Barton
Pittsburg
Grand Opening Complete Line of New Furnishings
Notice announces the completion of a grand opening for a new line of house furnishings at Jas. V. Macom located at 74 Pittsburg Street. Patron invitation to come in and view the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. V. Macom
Pittsburg Street
Marvelous Cure for Rheumatism advertised at drug store
An old ad promotes Dean's Sure Safe and Speedy Cure claiming it cures liver kidney stomach and rheumatism. It asserts doctors cannot cure these troubles and a physician prescribed it after the inventor spent ten years on crutches. The warning is to take no other remedy and that regular bottles cost 19 cents while supplies last.
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Dean
Subways and Fireworks Plans Tie City to Rail Line
Ellwood City faces a budget and planning clash as the B&O railroad and city officials negotiate a Fifth street subway. The plan seeks a fifteen foot clearance after earlier thirteen feet, aiming to ease rail passage and counter Harmony Street Railway competition. A council committee led by Charles E. Whistler will hold a session soon.
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Ellwood City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Fifth Street
Railroad Committee of Council
New Castle
Harmony
Evans City
Butler
Trj
Charles E. Whistler
George B. Reed
Whistler
The
Street Railway Company
Lawrence Avenue
Pittsburg Circle
Amor club baseball to face Zelienople in Zelienople clash
The Amor club travels to Zelienople this afternoon for a scheduled game against the Zelienople team. This will be the third attempt, with two cancellations previously. Ellwood had been set to play West Pittsburg at home, but West Pittsburg joined the City league and drew New Castle as their opener. The Amor club seeks victory amid Zelienople boasting of Ellwood's defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amor Club
Zelienople
Ellwood
West Pittsburg
New Castle
Amor
City Couple Iva Shaner and Paul Denney Wed
Miss Iva Shaner and Paul Denney of this city were married recently by Rev. Morgan Davis at the Baptist church. Miss Shaner previously worked as a Bell Telephone operator and Denney serves as a fireman on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Shaner
Paul Denney
Morgan Davis
The
Baptist Church
Miss Shaner
Bell Telephone Company
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fourth of July Fireworks Ban Enforced by Ellwood Officials
Ellwood will not host fireworks on the Fourth of July and merchants are honoring the edict from Burgess D. D. Cunningham by canceling any orders already placed. No sales or celebrations are planned as the order is observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
D. D. Cunningham
Pittsburg man arrested in city by Chief Reilley
John Kavanaugh of Pittsburg was arrested by Chief Ed Reilley on Lawrence avenue after causing a disturbance with the O Hara schools. He was jailed, promised to leave town, and released by Burgess D D Cunningham the next afternoon. He boasted about fighting Reilley but stayed behind bars. He is about 20 and regarded as a tough character by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kavanaugh
Pittsburg
Ed Reilley
Lawrence Avenue
Burgess D. D. Cunningham
O'Hara
Reilley
New Castle and Harmony street railway officials inspect track
A party led by President Boggs of Allegheny and including Superintendent Harry Ethridge surveyed the line yesterday aboard a new car. The main track was checked end to end and deemed in excellent condition. The group brief stopped for a few minutes in Ellwood City without alighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle and
Harmony Street
Boggs
Allegheny
Harry Ethridge
Pittsburg
Limited
Ellwood City
Braddock Team Faces Shelby In Western Pennsylvania League
This afternoon on Shelby field the Braddock team from the Western Pennsylvania league meets Shelby before a large crowd. Verona defeated Ellwood City last Saturday, and Shelby hopes to reverse the result behind pitcher Luther. Braddock's lineup is strong and expected to contest the honors hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Braddock
Loring Gelbach Returns After Westward Trip Accident
Loring Gelbach, a local high school graduate, is en route home after a westward journey. His father received a telegram indicating a minor injury but the exact cause is unclear. The family expects his safe arrival and notes the accident spoiled summer plans.
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Loring Gelbach
Local Notes and Notices From New Castle
J R Liebendorfer recovers from typhoid fever and is able to go out Miss Irene McGinley returns home after visiting New Brighton Charles Whistler, Democratic state convention delegate, returns from Harrisburg Miss Elsie Pain of Pittsburg visits Miss Dollie McGinley on Spring avenue FOR SALE New buff brick eight room house on Fifth street modern amenities easy terms Inquire Irwin Campbell New Castle Pa 25812
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Irene McGinley
Spring Avenue
New Brighton
Charles Whistler
Harrisburg
Elsie Pain
Pittsburg
Dollie McGinley
Fifth Street
Irwin Campbell
New Castle
Tragic Death On Eve of Gribben Birthday As Pennsylvanian Falls
John J. Gribben, 25, a new flagman for the Pennsylvania lines, was killed in Niles Ohio on the eve of his birthday while attempting a cut between bumpers. He fell to the track, losing an arm and sustaining fatal injuries. Gribben, from Shamokin, lived with his wife and daughter at 256 East Cherry Street, and the accident shocked fellow trainmen. His body was sent to Shamokin for interment.
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Pennsylvania Lines
John J. Gribben
Thomas Rowan
East Cherry Street
Seventh Ward
Niles, O
Jribben
Shamokin
Irish wit Dr Branfield to headline ward church banquet
Dr William Branfield of Sharon will headline the Men s League ban quet of the Seventh Ward Methodist Church on June 28 he will speak on Why Not Laugh Other speakers will give short talks and an elaborate menu will be served Music by the Orpheus Glee Club making its initial appearance as an organization on that date
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William Branfield
Sharon
Men's League
Seventh Ward Methodist Church
Orpheus Glee Club
Tent Restaurant Opens at Seventh Ward Driving Grounds
A new restaurant operates in a large tent on the Seventh Ward Driving Association grounds to feed the many horsemen gathering there. The tent restaurant has been erected this week and is already thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward Driving Association
Seventh Warders to Camp Along French Creek
A party of Seventh warders will leave next week for two weeks of camping along French creek. The group includes Messrs. Gorley Bumbaugh Elliott Weddell Shaffer Spurrier and others as preparations are under way for a grand outdoor outing.
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French Creek
Messrs
Gorley
Bumbaugh
Elliott
Weddell
Shaffer
Spurrier
Bohemians Serenade Delights Presbyterian Church Audience
The Bohemians serenade concert at the Presbyterian church last night drew a large audience. Old familiar songs pleased the elders while the younger attendees appreciated the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Former Policeman John Atkinson Returns Home After Setback
John Atkinson, once confined to his home for two weeks after a setback from a wound suffered in an attempted arrest two years ago, is able to be around again.
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John Atkinson
Seventh Ward firehouse receives interior papering upgrade
A force of paperhangers is repapering living rooms in the upstairs area of the Seventh ward fire department building. The project aims to greatly improve the building’s appearance.
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Seventh Ward Fire Department
O R C Memorial Service Set at Seventh Ward Church
The annual O. R. C. Memorial service will be held Sunday evening at the Seventh Ward Methodist Church. All Seventh Ward pastors will participate and a program published in this paper will be followed.
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Seventh Ward Methodist
Seventh Ward
Sharon Gunworks to Face Pennsy Shop Team in Afternoon Clash
The Sharon Gunworks baseball squad will meet the Pennsy shop team on the shop grounds this afternoon. Both clubs arrive with strong form and expectations of a grand ball game in the national pastime.
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Sharon Gunworks
Pennsy Shop
Pittsboro Weekend Visitors and Local Trips Mentioned
Miss Irma Ness spends the week in Pittsboro. Clyde Conn visits from Wampum on Friday. J FE Leahy of Cleveland and Mrs I R Zahnizer with daughter spend a week in Mercer county. J Y Sheehy and Roy Miller visit in Greenville and Sharon on Friday. Mrs Guy Bailey returns from Youngstown. Opportun ity Circle Presbyterian picnic set for next Thursday. Dr and Mrs C W Davis and family return from eastern trip. Dr M W Keith returns from Westminster commencement in New Wilmington. Wesley Shaffer and wife of California visiting for a few days at Petersburg. Ward members attend Reformed Presbyterian church picnic at North Highland. Mrs Harry Fisher returns to Pittsburg from visiting J E Elliott home.
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Irma Ness
Pittsboro
Clyde Conn
Wampum
J. FE. Leahy
Cleveland
I. R. Zahnizer
Mercer County
J. Y. Sheehy
Roy Miller
Greenville
Sharon
Guy Bailey
Madison Avenue
Youngstown
Ohio
Opportunity Circle
The
Presbyterian Church
C. W. Davis
Cedar Street
M. W. Keith
New Willimington
Westminster
Wesley Shaffer
California
Petersburg
Reformed Presbyterian Church
North Highland
Harry Fisher
Pittsburg
J. E. Elliott
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Warren
NEW Wilmington Notes
James Watson
State College
Everett McConahy
Grove City
H Marvelous Cure
Mill Street
Crescent
Liberty
Miller, Pyle & Graham
Sycamore Street
Samuel S. Bogart
Tasted Wireless Telegraph Company
Christopher C. Wilson
United States Post Office
Bogart
Post Office
Wilson
Capect
City
Baltimore & Ohio
Tin City
Kavanaugh
J. R. Liebendorfer
Pennsy
Niles
Bohemians
Atkinson
the Atlantic Refining Company (Incorporated
DR. Winter
Washington Streets
Penna
WM. S. Caskey
F.W. Wallace Assistant
Mahoning
Liberty St
7Th Ward
Bell Phone
Union
Stieff, Shaw and Lindeman
Istieff
Johnston
East Street
Dennsylvania Lines
Erie Conneaut Lake
Erie
Ashtabula
Baltimore and
Dred
Lowellville
Popham
Williams Mfg. CO
Props
G. W. Clutton
East Washington St
Lafranco
Cascade
Crimmins and Gore
Elliott Bros
Zarnes
Maile Delara
Bond Morse
Cascade Dining Hall
Union National Bank
E. Long Avenue
New Castle, PA
Hitman
Philadelphia
Love
Megown
Healthco
Nassau St.n
Geo. W. Clutton
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