They Have Gone to the Great Beyond
Obituary notice for Thomas Brown ages 59 born a slave from Middletown North Carolina. He worked twenty years at J C Wallace drug store and earlier for J M W W Cubbison and others. A prominent Second Baptist member he left a wife and many children. Funeral at Second Baptist Thursday 2 PM Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brown
Mr. Brown
Middletown
North Carolina
James Sthodes
Brown
Rhodes
J. M
W. W. Cubbison
J. C. Wallace
Young Street
Second Baptist Church
L. J. Pollard
Fannie Davis
Jennie Pollard
Thomas
Harry J
Joseph
Arthur
Emma
Smith
Samuel
Julia
Carrie
Greenwood Cemetery
James Monroe Funeral Draws Large Crowd in Shenango
James Monroe of Shenango township was buried from his home after a combined funeral service led by four pastors. Hundreds gathered to pay respects as pallbearers, including six nephews, carried the bier to Greenviewon cemetery where interment occurred amid a lengthy procession of more than a hundred carriages.
Mrs Wagstaff Dies of Peritonitis After Short Illness
Mrs Aiosl Wagstaff aged with nee Crook died at 327 Broadway Monday at 5 pm from peritonitis after two weeks illness. Her husband William Wagstaff works at Youngstown Iron Sheet & Tube. She was married less than two months. Funeral at St John’s Episcopal Church Wednesday 9:15 CT. interment Orwell, train 10:30 am from Pennsylvania station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Wagstaff
Crook
William Wagstaff
Broadway Street
Youngstown
Wagstaff
Youngstown Iron, Sheet & Tube Company
John's Episcopal Church
Orwell
Pennsylvania Station
Obituary of Mrs. Sarah Shimp at Pittsburg Street Home
Mrs. Sarah Shimp 57 widow of William Shimp died Thursday at her son Joseph Shimp home 221 Pittsburg street after liver trouble. Survived by four sons Samuel E John W Charles L Joseph C Shimp, mother Mrs Elizabeth Campbell widow of Joseph Campbell, three brothers and two sisters Emma Foltz Catherine Stillings John Campbell Jesse H Campbell. Funeral at Neshannock church Saturday at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Shimp
William Shimp
Joseph Shimp
Pittsburg Street
Shimp
Samuel
John W
Charles L
Joseph C. Shimp
Elizabeth Campbell
Joseph Campbell
Emma Foltz
Catherine Stillings
John Campbell
Jesse H. Campbell
Neshannock Shurch
Armstrong Superintendent Wins Promotion At Local Traction
Ww B Armstrong as T C Armstrong, superintendent of the local traction company, received a promotion in a brief note. The item records internal management change and acknowledges Armstrong's role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ¢. Armstrong
Local Traction Company
Death of Shenango resident James Monroe at 77
James Monroe of Shenango township was found dead in his chair by housekeeper Miss Maggie Fox around 3 a m Saturday. Cause given as apoplexy by a physician who arrived after discovery. A widower with no children, he left a brother and five sisters as survivors. Funeral from the family home Monday at two, interment Greenwood cemetery. Monroe had long resided in the county and was active in Neshannock United Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monroe
Shenango Township
Maggie Fox
Monroe
Miss Fox
Joseph Monroe
Pittsburg
Henry Duff
Turtle Creek
Charles Johnston
Weller
Pitt
Reverend Henry Cooper Dies in Winfield West Virginia
Reverend Henry Cooper a prominent Presbyterian minister and brother of Captain J H Cooper died at his home in Winfield West Virginia after several weeks illness. Captain Cooper had been at his bedside and prayers were offered as his condition grew critical. Survived by wife and two sons the funeral was held Tuesday with interment at Perrysville. Mrs W W Eichbaum and Mrs B E Butler traveled from North Jefferson Street to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cooper
J. H. Cooper
Winfield
W. Va
Captain Cooper
Cooner
New Castle
Cooper
Perrysville
W. W. Eichbaum
B. E. Butler
North Jefferson Street
Mrs Elizabeth McBride Dies Sudden in Lowellville
Lowellville correspondent reports Mrs Elizabeth McBride wife of D McBride died suddenly Sunday night after waking family complaining of heart The daughter of Reynolds Cowden she was born and raised on Poland hill near Lowellville and resided on the Bedford side of town A devoted Christian and member of the United Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowellville
Elizabeth McBride
D. McBride
McBride
Dixon's
Reynolds Cowden
Poland Hill
Bedford
United Presbyterian Church
Funeral for Mrs Susan Armstrong at Plain Grove church
Funeral services for Mrs Susan A Armstrong were held at Plain Grove Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon with a large gathering. The service began at 2 pm, the church choir sang, and Rev Stewart and Rev Ritchie officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were six brothers in law: R A Armstrong, William S Armstrong, J L Armstrong, William McIntosh, Bert Reed, and William A McBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan A. Armstrong
Plain Grove Presbyterian Church
Stewart
Ritchie
R. A. Armstrong
William S. Armstrong
J. L. Armstrong
William McIntosh
Bert Reed
William A. McBride
Peter Nelson Dies at 84 in Tiona Pennsylvania
Peter Nelson aged 84 died at his home in Tiona Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon. Born October 5 1819 in Jerusalem Ostrogatia Sweden he came to the United States in 1887 settling in Tiona where he lived until his death. He is survived by his widow and six children Peter of New Castle Frad of Waren Mrs Conrad Carlson of Warren Mrs Axe Carlson of Sheffield John Nelson and Frank Nelson of Oil City. The last named sons will travel to Tiona for the funeral the time not yet arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Nelson
Tiona
Oil City
Jerusalem
Ostrogatia
Sweden
Peter
New Castle
Frad
Waren
Conrad Carlson
Warren
Axe Carlson
Sheffield
John Nelson
Frank Nelson
Edward C. Jones Dies After Illness at 26
Edward C. Jones a noted railroad engineer of this city died in Sharon at 6 25 Friday evening after a lengthy lung illness. He was 26 and had served for years as an Erie Railroad engineer. He belonged to New Castle Lodge No 6 B P O Ellis Brotherhood of Locomotive Eagle Knights of the Golden Eagle and the Sharon Masonic fraternity. The fu-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward CC. Jones
Sharon
Erie Railroad
New Castle Lodge
No. 6
B. P. O. Ellis
Brotherhood of Locomotive Eagle Knights of the Golden Eagle
Masonic Fraternity of
Sharon Sunday After Noon Event Attracts City Residents
A general event occurs at Sharon Sunday afternoon, drawing many residents from the city to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neral
Sharon
Death of Sharpsville citizen John D. Hadley
John D. Hadley, a prominent Sharpsville figure since 1872 and the railroad ticket agent for 14 years, died today. He is survived by his wife and children David of Oil City, Albert, Bennett and W. C. of Sharon, Gilbert of Sharpsville, Retta Bell of Indiana, Emma Lonngstreet of New Castle, Guy Maxwell of Freedom, and Alice and Clara of Sharpsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hadley
Sharpsville
Sharon
David
Oil City
Albert
Bennett
W. C
Gilbert
Retta Bell
Indiana
Emma Lonngstreet
New Castle
Guy Maxwell
Freedom
Alice
Clara
Bereavement Strikes Local Family With Loss Of Infant
Word reached New Castle Tuesday morning that Mr and Mrs Harry Carpenter of Superior Street suffered a sad bereavement. While visiting Mrs Carpenter's parents at Carpenters Corners Mercer County their four month old daughter Gladys fell ill and died Monday night. The parents brought the remains home Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Harry Carpenter
Snperior Street
Funeral of Mrs Sarah Shimp in Shenango Township
Mrs Sarah Shimp of Shenango township was laid to rest Saturday at 3 PM in Neshannock United Presbyterian church. Rev Hugh Boyd conducted services with a large attendance. burial followed in Neshannock cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Samuel and John Shimp and John George and Jesse Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Shimp
Shenango Township
Neshannock United Presbyterian Church
Hugh Boyd
Neshannock Cemetery
Joseph
Samuel
John Shimp
John
George
Jesse Campbell
Shimn
Italian Laborer Frangesco Donatelli Dies in Carbon
Frangesco Donatelli an Italian laborer at Carbon died at his home Tuesday afternoon after a three weeks illness from pneumonia. He was 20, single, in the country about two years, and worked at Penn Limestone quarry sites. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Vitus Church with burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frangesco Donatelli
Carbon
Penn Limestone Company
St. Vitus’ Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Infant Annie Hutnik Dies of Measles in Mercer Street
Mr and Mrs John Hutnik of 410 South Mercer street mourn the death of their two year old daughter Annie from measles after a two week illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 from St Marys church with interment at St Josephs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hutnik
South
Mercer Street
Annie
St. Mary’s Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Foreigner Antonio Shey Dies After Dropsy Attack
Antonio Shey, a 40 year old married man, died Friday morning at the hospital after a severe dropsy attack. He was brought to the hospital three days ago with a hopeless case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Shey
Graduation Exercises at New Castle Business College
The second annual commencement will be held Friday at 8 pm. Class 24 members include 13 girls and 11 boys. Rev Earle Wilfley will give the address, R K Aiken will diploma the graduates, with an orchestra and litera ry numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Business College
Smith
Earle Wilfley
R. K. Aiken
Herbert James
Robert H. Pattison
W. M. Riddle
O. R. Phillips
J. W. Pattison
W. KK. Ferringer
R. V. Fisher
A. S. McKibben
J. A. McGrath
Batrice Pritchard
Martha Dinsmore
Lillian Ott
Myrtle Gillespie
Emma Brandon
Susie Russell
Alice Heasley
Jennie McConahy
Luella Williams
Marguerite Smith
8. S
Smallpox Patient Running at Large in Bridgewater
Two more smallpox cases were found in Bridgewater with one patient escaping and still at large as Beaver Falls Daily Tribune filed yesterday. Valley residents fear an epidemic while health authorities tighten measures to stamp out the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
Beaver Falls
The Hot Weather Test Prompts Strength and Endurance
The piece notes hot weather reveals strength and endurance, with many turning to Hood's Sarsaparilla to invigorate the blood improve sleep and beat fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
McKinley Memorial Trust to Invite Designs in Canton
Justice Day Colonel Lynch Senator Fairbanks and George B. Cortelyou met in Cleveland to review progress on the McKinley National Memorial. About $500,000 has been raised, with $100,000 more needed to build and endow the monument. The trustees will open a world wide design competition and seek renewed fundraising efforts to ensure proper maintenance. Letters to Frederick S. Hartzell request inquiries from artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Dispatch
Cleveland
Justice Day
Colonel Lynch
Canton
Fairbanks
George B. Cortelyou
McKinley National Memorial Association
Hanna
Association
Myron T. Herrick
Lincoln
Ohio
William McKinley
Frederick
Hartzell
Weather Bureau Crop Report Highlights Slow Grain Growth
The weekly weather bureau summary notes late corn planting in central valleys with slow growth from low temperatures. Winter wheat harvests advance across Kansas to Virginia but rust harms much of the belt. California oats, spring wheat thrifty with rain needed in the Dakotas, and cotton slow to grow with some Texas rain benefits. Tobacco shows generally good progress, hay yields weak in Michigan and Ohio valleys, and New York rains improve but come too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
Weather Bureau
South Atlantic
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Virginia
Ilinois
Ohio
Middle Atlantic States
California
Dakotas
Mississippi
Michigan
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania
Texas
Middle Atlantic
New York
Do You Enjoy What You Eat Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the remedy for stomach ailments. It claims the product restores nourishment, strength, and health by keeping the stomach healthy and sweet, listing symptoms it supposedly cures and noting local pharmacy availability in New Castle and Mahoningtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley’s Pharmacy
New Castle
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Mahoningtown
Bradford Star Reveals Bookkeeper's Hidden Married Life
About seven months ago a young man came to Bradford and obtained a position as a bookkeeper. Not long ago his wife followed him, and they are now keeping house. A considerable number of maids are indignant, apparently believing he was single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Bradford Star
Chillicothe Street Car Employs Nine Young Women
Chillicothe gains attention as the street car company hires nine young women as conductors. They are never uncivil to passengers and the company is satisfied with the service they provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Flood Tales From Eastern Kansas Include Hen On Piano
The Kansas City Star recounts flood scenes with humor and heroism. An Armourdale visitor recalls a piano perched hen with chicks, a duck and a rat sharing the instrument while a waterlogged world watches. A lifelike Red Cross nurse image turns out to be a grocery ad float. Walter S. Dickey returns home, pledges $1,000 to relief after surveying Kansas City plant losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Heroic Women in Argentine Wading to Safety
In Argentine, a Kansas City suburb, women showed great bravery as they stayed to help others. Many waded through waist deep water carrying household goods to safety, with one woman balancing a child in each arm and a bundle on her head while a well dressed man helped her reach shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine
Kansas City
Tragic Rescue Ends as Ray Drowns While Saving Hog
John Ray, a Black man, stripped and swam to a floating shanty to rescue a hog on its roof. He reached the roof but could not pull the animal free and sank under the water, drowning during the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ray
Ray
Muse Is Appointed Attorney for Harrisburg Department
George W. Muse, a prominent Lawrence county lawyer, has been appointed by Ifon J. B. Brown, secretary of internal affairs, to a high post in the Harrisburg department. He will leave around July 1 to assume duties. A Republican stalwart, Muse has long served on the Fifth ward Republican committee and campaigned for party candidates. He served with the Fighting Tenth in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War as a member of Co. B and earned commendations from his superiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Muse
Lawrence County
Ifon
J. B. Brown
Harrisburg
Republican Party
Fifth Ward
Republican County Committee
Muse
Tenth
Pennsylvania
Philippines
Co. B
Lawyer and veteran officer in New Castle Elks lodge
Spanish American War veterans association officer and member of the New Castle lodge of the Elks. Admitted to practice law in the county in 1896 and has worked at his profession except for service in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Lodge of the Elks
Philippines
Beaver Falls firm buys site for new bank block
The Federal Title and Trust company of Beaver Falls has purchased a building site on Beventh avenue and Pleventh street and plans to erect a new bank block this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Federal Title & Trust Company of
Beaver Falls
Beventh Avenue
Pleventh Street
Estate of Margaret J Hoffman Probate Notice
Administrator announces letters testamentary granted for the estate of Margaret J Hoffman of New Castle Lawrence County Pennsylvania All indebted persons are asked to pay and those with claims to present them probated for settlement to Cornelius McConnell J P StG Rk FF D No 3 Volant Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Hoffman
City of
New Castle
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Cornelius McConnell
J. P
Volant
Executor's Notice In the Estate of Helen M Shaw
Letters testamentary granted in the estate of Helen M Shaw late of New Castle Pennsylvania deceased to the undersigned. all persons indebted to said estate should settle at once and those having claims present them for payment without delay. executor E 7 Rn New Castle Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aueast Poland
Wayne Township
Lawrence County
Henry Paland
Pulaski
J. Norman Martin
New Castle
James Stewart
Wampum
Big Beaver Township
Pennsylvania
William Stewart
Execee Petersburg
O. B
L. T. Kurta
New Canta
James Davison
North Beaver Township
John A. Gibson
Edenburg
William H. Hopper
Mahoningtown
Anitare
Charles Shoaf
Mnien
Helen M. Shaw
City of
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W. B. Armstrong
Burlington
Grove City
Mercer County
YT. C. Armstrong
YT. C. Armstrong of This City
L. A. Armstrong
San Diego
Cal
L. P. Heasley
Mina Black
West
Neshannock United
Aiosl Wagstaff
Sarah A. Shimp
Ww. B. Armstrong
Susan Armstrong
Edward C. Jones
Annie Hutnik
Anthonio Shey
J. Q. A. McDowell
Worry Ki Chews
Lottie B. Nicklin
N. O. Patterson
Tame
A. T. McKibben
Mildred Welsh
Mabel Zerner
Tor Sores
Ida
Heiskell
Heshet
Melakell
Jsto Holloway & CO
ARG
Armourdale
Animal Kingdom
East Bottoms
Charley
Walter S. Dickey
Salt Lake City
Relief Committee
DR. Fenner
Fenners
M. Wheeler
Randolph
ST. Vitus
Washington and Mill Sts
Union Township
SME
Nc Uns Cs Bos
Tours Cis
Henry Robison
J. M. English
Ti. Ly
Court of Common Pleas
William R. McKee
John Anderson
Enoch Pyle
Frank H. Pyle
Robert K. Hanna
Angelo Paglia
Maria Paglia
W. G. Underwood
James H. Brown
A.A
ELK
C.f. Cures
Ures
J.K
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor, Willam & Johan
Amzi Sankey
Ezekiel Sankey
Orphans’ Court
Washington Street
H. A. Wilkigon
E.i
Kamty
E. I. Phillips
John W. Knox
J.P. H. Cunningham
Charles A. Metready
Act of Assembly
County of Lawrence
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
E. TF. Kurts
Oscar L. Jackson
Charles R. Davis
Clay
Martha Shoaf
Ht. R. No. 2
New Castile
Robert Aiken
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