Wallace of Pittsburgh Board Attends Commencement
LC Wallace of this city, trustee, attended Pitt commencement in Soldiers and Sailors Memorial hall. He, along with Andrew Carnegie, was honored on the platform. Pitt's 1920 graduating class numbered 284. Hedges of York received the LL D degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LC. Wallace
University of Pittsburg
Wallace
Andrew Carnegie
Aleny County
College of Acy
Pitt
Ior
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
College of Dentry
Pharmacy College
Board of Trustees
Job Hedges
York
Meeting Change In Religious Circle At Fourth Presbyterian
The High United Presbyterian Missionary Society meeting moves from Mrs W Clark home to Rev D Imers Fulton home Park avenue. The gathering starts at 8 o'clock PM. Annual Children's Day exercises set for next Sunday morning June 21 at Fourth Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Missionary
W. Clark
D. Imers Fulton
Park Avenue
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Exercises at Savannah M. E. Church
Children will hold day exercises at Savannah M. E. Church on Sunday June 28. The event features readings songs and recitations by local children and families in the community.
Y W C A Book Shower Receives 135 Volumes
A book shower organized by the R. B. G. for the Y W C A totals 135 books, including 885 Bible reference titles. After the event, remaining volumes can be obtained any day.
Cousins Case Still On Trial At Court Today
The case of Winston Cousins of Eliwood Ty stands on trial for keeping a bawdy house and selling liquor without a license. Several young women testified about visits to his establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Winston Cousins
Eliwood Ty
Cousins
Western Reserve Commencement Celebrates 290 Degrees
District Attorney Seymour Whitman of New York delivered the oration at Western Reserve University’s 88th commencement in Cleveland. Degrees were conferred on Adelbert College and other schools. World Day was celebrated with alumni parades, reunions, and greetings from global alumni. Katharine Bement Davis spoke at the College for Women exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Seymour Whitman
New York
Western Reserve University
Adelbert College
College For Women
Graduate School
School of Medicine
School of Law
Dental School
Library School
School of Pharmacy
Western Reserve
United States
Charles F. Thwing
Katharine Bement Davis
Wade Park
Euclid Avenue
University
Thwing
Municipal Home Rule League Formed in Harrisburg
The Municipal Home Rule League formed in Harrisburg with 54 municipalities represented. Resolutions opposed Public Service Company law sections granting the public service commission control over utilities and plans to repeal those sections. David L. Starr was elected chairman and a $5 000 fundraising effort organized with committees for finance legislation and campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Municipal Home Rule League
Public Service Company
Public Service Commission
David L. Starr
Bellevue
Allegheny County
George F. P. Langfitt
R. A. Holmes
Lansford
John W. West
Avalon
Ira W. Straton
Reading
W. R. Peoples
Jersey Shore
Harry Calhoun
New Brighton
R. A. McCullough
Kittanning
Wm. W. Hall
Pittston
Horace W. Davis
Sharon
W. L. Pace
Wilkes-Barre
Memorial to Dr Browne under Civil War veterans plan
Lawrence county Civil War veterans at Cascade park began a drive to raise a monument for Rev. Robert Audley Browne chaplain of the Roundheads in the Civil War. A three member committee will contact the Rochester Roundheads at the next reunion in August. The plan includes a subscription to place the monument over Browne’s grave in Oak Park cemetery. Officers for the coming year were chosen led by J P Brest as commander with D W Aiken stepping down. The next meeting is scheduled for Cascade park on June 3 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Audley Browne
Lawrence County
Cascade Park
J. P. Brest
Rochester
Browne
Oak Park
Oscar L. Jackson
Taylor Township
D. W. Aiken
Aiken
W. H. McConnell
Scott Township
J. C. Marquis
Pulaski
Adam Onstott
New Cagette
J. M. Martin
Daniel J. Allen
Wampum
Notable Nightly Complaints Range From Vicious Dog To Burglary
City police report a quiet night with few arrests as residents file diverse complaints. Issues include low awnings on Liberty Street, excessive fireworks on Neshannock Avenue, no light on excavation in Highland Avenue, noisy neighbors with chickens, burglaries at the English Ice Cream Plant on Walnut Street, a missing boy later found, a blocked railroad crossing, an untagged car, and a vicious dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
Mahoningtown
Neshannock Avenue
Highland Avenue
Hillcrest
Walnut Street
Nathan Richmond
S. Jefferson Street
Bey
Berries Offered Three for a Quarter Versus Crate Deal
A local market advertised berries at three for a quarter or $2.75 per crate of 32 boxes. Demand for the three for a quarter was brisk though some shoppers pointed out that crate purchases were not the cheapest under the dealer’s pricing schedule.
New Street Lights Erected on Washington Street
Within days the final sample lights for demonstration will be erected. The lights will be placed on Washington street between Mill and Mercer streets instead of East Washington street and will use a new type mounted on standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington Street
Washington Street
Mill
Mercer Streets
Assessors Find Many New Homes in City
City Assessor David Samuels reports many new residences built in the past year as assessors prepare 1915 books. In the Fourth ward alone about 30 houses were newly assessed, with similar growth citywide. He notes faster work with two assessors vs three last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City City
David Samuels
Samuel
Jack Young's Dog Roundup Sparks 118 Deaths and Tag Spike
The article reports that 118 dogs have been killed since Jack Young began the roundup. It notes each dog died after 48 hours in the pound and that licensed tags sold by the city treasurer rose to 476 while fewer than 100 tags were sold before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Young
Bishop Rogers Israel to visit Trinity and St. Andrew's
Bishop Rogers Israel of the Erie diocese will visit Trinity parish and officiate at St. Andrew's chapel on East Long Avenue at 11 a.m. assisted by Reverends Perry and Roscamp. A large morning congregation is expected and the bishop will administer confirmation at Trinity in the evening. No service at St. Andrew's as attendees join Trinity for the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Israel
Episcopal Diocese of
Erie
Trinity Parish
St. Andrew’s Chapel
East Long Avenue
D. E. S. Perry
D. D
R. G. Roscamp
Trinity Church
Must Cut Weeds, Says Dr Harper City Notice
Dr H C Harper the city health officer announced this morning that the health department would force property owners to cut down high weeds. This warning targets lots and premises where weeds have grown and threaten public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Harper
H. C. Harper
City Health Officer
Deficient fad questioned by Mr Growcher on energy
A dialogue in Yonkers questions a dancing craze called a fad. Mr Growcher criticizes it for not inspiring workers to rise with renewed energy and attend work with vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Growcher
Yonkers
Local city notes on residents and visitors
Personal mentions list Miss Margaret Preston and numerous townsfolk with illnesses travels and social visits. Names include H Levine Phillips street Gunter East Washington street and Mrs J Hanna funeral attendees with multiple Pittsburg and Beaver Falls connections.
Record Flight Sets 11-Person Altitude Mark
A new altitude record for an aircraft carrying 11 persons was set at St. Petersburg on June 18 by Aviator Sikorski. He ascended to 6,561 feet with 10 passengers aboard in a historic feat for heavier-than-air flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Sikorski
Deaths of the Day John Moore Pittsburg Resident
John Moore aged 69 died at his home in Pittsburg Monday night. He was father to John Moore, William Moore, and Mrs. Kilmartin. Funeral services will be from the family residence 100 Ninth street South side Thursday at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Pittsburg
John and
William Moore
Kilmartin
Ninth Street
Southside
Death of Eight Year Old Mary Boak in Rigby Street
Mary Llewellyn Boak 8 died at home from bowel inflammation. Survived by parents Jay and Mary Boak and siblings Clifford Charles and Della. Private funeral Friday at 10 with Rev Shafer. interment Jackson Center Friday morning. Sunday school member at Italian M E. Services Wednesday 8 pm at residence.
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Mary Llewellyn Boak
Jay Boak
Rigby Street
Clifford
Charles
Della
BD. P. Shafer
Central Christian Church
Jackson Center
M. E
Obituary: Assunta Giancola Dies After Illness
Assunta Giancola age 12 4 22 of Phillips Street died at home Wednesday evening after scarlet fever illness. Born January 26 1902 in this city she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Giancola. Formerly noted as a best little girl in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assunta Giancola
Benjamin Giancola
Phillips Street
Funeral for Mrs. Margaret Hanna Held at Home
The funeral for Mrs. Margaret W. Hanna was held Wednesday afternoon at her residence 309 North Mercer Street. Rev. Robert Little of the First Presbyterian Church officiated. Burial followed in Oak Park cemetery with pallbearers Wells Clendenin John Snyder Mr. Neilsen John Haley George T. Weingartner and Charles Baldwin. Rev. A Lindsay and family returned from a visit in Arvona.
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William Richards
Phillips Street
Walter Gunter
South Mill Street
Gula Kemm
East Washington Street
Mercer
H. J. Clark
Pearson Street
Pittsburg
Nathaniel Williams
Bleakley Avenue
Bertha Riley
Wilson Avenue
Beaver
Bert Perry
Flint
Mich
Hamilton Street
Youngstown
Margaret W. Hanna
North
Mercer Street
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C. C. Wallace
U. of P
New Castle
C. Wallace
Savannah
Savangh M. BE
Y. W. Shower
Lotus
James Lotus
Whitman
Dr. Browne
Washington ST
C. Orr Baking CO
Israel
ST. Andrew's
Margaret Preston
Ss. H. Levine
Home Street
Helen Lynn
Wilkinsburg
J. E. Evans
Woodlawn
B.J. Thomas
Long Avenue
Jennie Eckles
Ellwood City
Vera Clinefelter
Fred Moser
David Cohen
H. Levine
Walter Henderson
Nyack Military Academy
George Hughes
Lutton
Wm. Patton
Morehead Avenue
S. Andrews
Mary Miller
Agnes Ball
Isaac Krosen
Beaver Street
Cassie Thompson
Hazel Dell
Samuel Dinsmore
Maryland Avenue
D. M. Bell
Tempalena Avenue
Ryhal
Butler
John Slick
Joseph Slick
South
Jefferson Street
Clark Campbell
Grove City
Wm. Ulrich
Morris Street
Bernice
Thelma McCracken
East Maine Street
H. W. Vincent
Helen Patterson
Birdie Derick
Claire Crafter
Helen O'Neil
Beaver Falls
Fern
Genevieve
Belle
Sarah Force
Rowan _ station
John Rowan
Robert Fulton
Robert
S. D. Long
East Falls Street
Harold M. Smith
Blaine Street
Pharmaceutical Department
University of
MeeKees Rocks
Mary L. Boak
E. North Street
Automobile Service
Union Phone
Bell Phone
Mrs. Hanna
Rev. A. Lindsay
Arvona
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