Ox Barbecue On Diamond In 1849 Recalls New Castle Past
Centennial memories stir old residents of New Castle as Samuel McCleary recalls a Civil War veteran and family stories from 1849 when Lawrence County began. A vivid note tells of an ox barbecue on the diamond, suspended between two sycamore trees, one tree breaking and the ox half cooked, a ruined market house at Jefferson Street, and long family ties spanning six decades.
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New Castle
Samuel McCleary
S. McCleary
Willard Avenue
Grant
Daily City News of
Wire Slack Hare
St. Louia
St. Louis
McCleary
Andergonvilla Prison
Lawrence County
Jefferson Firmet
Y M C A Athletes Prep For Centennial Contests
Members of the Y M C A are training for Centennial events and entering multiple disciplines. Many will compete in handball while a strong volleyball lineup is planned. Harry Day expects to field a tug of war team that could outclass others in the contest.
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To &O
Harry Day
Coast Guard Crew Denies Erie Harbor Disturbance Charges
Coast Guard Cutter CG-149 crew denied allegations of disorderly conduct in Erie harbor on Sunday night and Monday morning. District Superintendent R. T. Crawley stated no direct evidence was found. A June wedding note mentioned he found no evidence to confirm the charges.
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Erie
Coast Guard
CG-149
Erie Harbor
Buffalo
R. T. Crawley
United States Coast Guard
Parade of Youngsters and Dogs for New Castle Centennial
Boys and girls in Lawrence County are invited to enter dogs in a Cur Parade as part of the New Castle Centennial celebration. Prizes include a loving cup for various canine categories. Participants meet at the Legion Home on North Jefferson Street Friday morning July 4 at 10 o clock. parade starts at 10:30 with a band.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Moe
Legion Home
North
Jefferson Street
North Jefferson Trees
Woman cashes bad checks here in two cities
Merchants report losses exceeding two hundred dollars in the past week as a skilled forger operated by presenting small purchases then cashing wires for larger amounts. The culprit, claiming to live in Sandy Lake, appeared about 38, with black hair and a reddish face, and was seen in Youngstown and Sharon bank checks.
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Atares
Youngstown
McDowall National Bank of Sharon
Tha Merchania
Msingee
Sandy Lake
Fray and Mrs Jessie Crooks Convention Notes
Fray and Mrs Jessie Crooks lead Ohio City convention activities with a June 15 initiation at Ojl City. Mrs Sarah Ward and Mrs Perry Love of Pittsburgh guided events. Mrs Jonnie Edwards presented 709 to Comrades of the Camp Fire. Greensburg's Mrs Sadi Hail elected president. Attendees from Ohio City listed among many named members.
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Fray
Jessie Crooks
Chii City
Ojl
Sarah Ward
Pittaburgh
Misa Perry Love
Pittsburgh
Jonnie Edwards
Sadi Hail
Greensburg
Delegates Named for National Convention by Daughters of Veterans
Daughters of Veterans in New Castle met Tuesday with seventy members present. Two new members were initiated. An Aha social is planned for July 14 and the annual picnic will be held next month. Reports from the Department Convention in Ohio City, Pa, highlighted the meeting. Mrs Jesse Crooke was elected plate Inspector and Mrs Emma MeKissick color bearer No. 1. Delegates to the National Convention in Grand Rapids, Mich during the week of August 30 include Mrs Howe Tripp, Mrs Emma MeKissick, Mrs Margaret Boak, Mrs Pearl Crooks, and Mrs Sarah from New Castle.
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Daughters of Veterans
Twot Ney
Raporta
OH City
Jesse Crooke
Tyan Lodge
Emma Melissiek
Grand Rapids, Mich
Nwames
New Crratle
Howe Tripp
Emma MeKissick
Margaret Boak
Pearl Crooks
Sarah
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Bernard Grant
Chicago
Bla
Walter Krauser
Adewey
Florence Burner
Florence
Florence Stoye
Florence Owen
Tex
McCall
New Gistle
Higgins Bros
Farmerly Strumater Bros
Ladiana
Made
Jitty
Margaret
Sarah Fray
Rebecca Truxall
Margaret Kurtz
Flora Sowash
Ida Peebles
Martha Shunin
Jenee Gillespie
Emma Meniasick
Alice Jackson
Blanche Taylor
Carrie Heitzman
Mary Clark
Anna Pattersons
Laura Wends
Nora Wallagher Et Hammond
Sarah Schetrom
Nellie Cunningham
Cordella Hoover
Mary Szitr
Mincie Mas
Maude Fisher
Anya Ray
Mary Drumm
Luella Wilson
Mia
Nie Crossman
Grand Rapids
Michigan
East
Cherry Street
Mahoningtown
Ford
Hway
Seil
Radialite Company
Hollingsworth Treat
Baitknors
Sycamore Garage
E. Sycamore St
Bell Phone
Palm Beach
Palm Beachs
Alzes
Ares
Frank & Harrison
Washington Street
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