First Court Ever Held In New Castle County History
The article recounts Lawrence County’s path to statehood from Beaver and Mercer counties, culminating in the 1849 formation and the first county officers elected that autumn. It notes key advocates, legislative battles, and the motto Dont give up the ship as supporters pressed for separation and honor to Commander Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
New Castle
Beaver
Mercer
L. L. McGuffin
William Dickson
William Moore
John L. Warnock
Joseph T. Boyd
James Dickson
Isaac Dickson
Thomas Falls
Joseph Kissick
John N. Bower
Charles T. Whip
Lawrence
Shannon
David Sankey
State Senate
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Senate
William F. Johnson
David Emery
James D. Clark
Joseph Justice
James McClane
John K. Swisher
John Randolph
James Oliver
Isaac P. Rose
William Work
A. Galloway
John Bredin
Training children in habits for health and bowel care
A mother should train children early in regular habits to prevent illness and support long term health. For constipation in hot weather a gentle laxative is advised, specifically Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin sold for fifty cents. It is non habit forming and easy on the system. free trial bottles are available from Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello, Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
Early Lawrence county court inaugurates term at church site
The first Lawrence county court met at the First Methodist church on South Jefferson, with Hon. John Bredin presiding and Hon. Jacob Baer assisting. Lawyers admitted at that term included Jona than Ayres and James Pollock among others. The county elected its first judge, Daniel Agnew, on October 14, 1851, with John Reynolds and James Henry as associates. Henry died during his term and Jacob Baer was elected in 1862.
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Jacob Baer
Charles T. Whippo
St. Joseph's Church
South
Jefferson Street
John Bredin
Lawrence County
Jonathan Ayres
L. L. McGuffin
J. K. Boyd
David Craig
Lewis Taylor
Soused Fish Bother Ohio Game Warden
Game Warden A I Powers investigated dieing fish at Pymatuning River in Orangeville after reports that liquid from South Sharon contaminated the water. William Apthorp filed the case. samples were sent to Columbus for analysis as Powers pursued possible arrests.
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A. I. Powers
Orangeville
Pymatuning
Warren Chronicle
William Apthorp
Powers
South Sharon
State Department
Columbus
West Pittsburg Firefighter Injured in Practice Fall
Chester Llewellyn, a top pitcher for the local team, tripped on a railroad tie during a Thursday volunteer drill and fell on a concrete walk, bruising his arm and leg. The injury could affect Saturday’s game.
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Chester Llewellyn
Carson Returns from Oil City Visit with Niece
W. J. Carson returned from a visit with Oil City relatives. His niece Miss Marion Carson accompanied him home and will make an indefinite visit with West Pittsburg relatives.
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W. J. Carson
Oil City
Miss Marion Carson
West Pittsburg
Church Services and Local Notes Highlight Weekend
M E church holds Sunday school at 9 a m and sermon at 3 30 p m led by Rev Mowry. Presbyterian church has 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m sermon by Rev James Fisher. John B Gibbons returns from Beruit Syria aboard the USS North Carolina. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Sonneborn reported improving. Mrs John Giese and daughter Martha visited Beaver Falls. Mr and Mrs D M Veon of Pittsburgh visited J C Miller.
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M. E
Mowry
Presbyterian
James Fisher
John B. Gibbons
North Carolina
Beruit Syria
Charles Sonneborn
John Giese
Martha
Beaver Falls
D. M. Veon
Pittsburg
J. C. Miller
Can't Fake Comb Honey In Adress At Aladan Bee Meet
Charles M. Harris president told the Philadelphia Beekeepers Association in Aldan that comb honey cannot be faked and that offers for artificial honey failed. The lawn meeting at Charles Wright drew about 60 percent of members to hear bee culture ideas and to witness shaking a swarm. Secretary J R Rambo said the group upholds 1 200 colonies and noted a dentist rearing Golden Italian bees on a Philadelphia roof. Wright produced over 800 pounds of honey last year and sold about two thirds of it retail.
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Aldan
Charles M. Harris
Philadelphia Bee Keepers’ Association
Charles Wright
J. R. Rambo
Association
Philadelphia
Wright
Auto makes hay in a jiffy
Towanda Pennsylvania June 25. L J Russell Towanda school principal heard a farmer complain his horses were tired so he unhitched and let Russell finish mowing with his automobile. Mower attached to the car sped around the field and the clover was cut in about ten minutes as the mower flew fast throwing clover into the air.
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Towanda
L. J. Russell
Russell
Horse and mule famine probable in 1916
T J Bullard of Waxahachie veteran dealer warns the south and west will face a horse and mule famine in 1916 due to Europe war orders. He says 15 to 20 million dollars has been spent in Texas for mounts and draft stock, mainly via the Fort Worth market, with Italy the latest buyer and Britain selecting top offerings. He predicts the United States will lack work and draft stock in a few months as Texas stock drains, leaving Oklahoma Missouri and Georgia cleaned out.
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Dallas
Tex
T. J. Bullard
Waxahachie
Europe
Bullard
Texas
Fort Worth
United States
Oklahoma
Missouri
George
Coldest June 24 on record in Pittsburg district
June 24 was the coldest on record with 6 am temperature at 44 degrees in the Pittsburg district per the U S weather bureau. The next coldest was 1881 with 48 degrees.
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Pittsburg
United States Weather Bureau
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Unionville Woman
Unionville Missouri resident Mrs Martha Seavey recounts severe female trouble with weakness, nervous spells, cramps, and sleep loss. After using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she improves and urges other women to try it. Letters praising the medicine are described as truthful and widespread.
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Unionville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Martha Seavey
Missouri
L Dia
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George W. Dawson
International Press
Wew Castle
Haney Furniture CO
the Diamond
New Castle, PA
Ohio
Game Warden
Church Notes
Keepers’ Association
Cukerbraum
Washington Street
America
Palm Beach
Klivans Bros
New York
Walrus
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