Startling disclosures on smallpox in Neshannock Township
A county investigation traces a smallpox outbreak in Neshannock Township to Herbert Roberts and linked cases. Records show cases from May to June with multiple quarantines and unreported exposures, involving J A Drake Sr and Jr, Maitland, Cochran, and families linked to local gospel meetings. The probe, led by Dr Jesse Moore, continues to assess transmission and containment.
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Nessauniock
Liv
Mont Idaville
Tie
Yx County
Healit
Br. H.R. Horner
Tha
Alacle
Neshanoock
Siefutuge
Roy Slekajuse
AtleMics
Neshanooc Avenue
J. A. Cochran
Neil Limes
Cachtan
Cortran
Conlin
Cochran
Lduville
Pateong
Delue al Tand, Jr
Malian
Bing
Camellia Rose
Maitlamd
Rose
Ihyramill
Tanyilla
Maitland
Jone St
Vlecton
Drake
Ganlny
T. A. Drake, Jr
J. A. Drake
Juve
Juve; Oy Tis Fuer, Me, Too, Wie Aver By Dr. Linville
Drala
Siner
Tre Drake
Rat
Roy Stek
Om Noat
Herbert Roberts
H. F. Zarier
Hint Slekidge
Neshanocl Avenue
Jesse Bs. Moore
Beadch
Passing of an Aged Citizen
An elderly resident died Saturday at his home on State Street from epilepsy and fever after a long illness. Born December 12, 1829, he was 77 years old and a native of Amistrange county. Survived by four children, funeral services were held Friday evening at 7:30 at the First Mennonite Church with Rev. Alf Higley officiating. Interment followed Monday morning at Allegheny Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ternosa
Fort Kileley
Akill
Mr. Ritthey
Amistrangeounty
Tobert
Mary Laffert Witehey
Hitchey
Kilienlny Lodge
George R. Tutchey
Wynola
Com Cavert
Union Lownssip
Allegheny
Special Examination for County Teachers Opens Soon
Prof. Joe Gilmore, recently appointed county superintendent, has received his commission and will begin duties. Examinations, formerly handled by RG Allen, are expected to be light this fall. An excitations day is planned at Meigh School for those who could not take regular exams. P K Fite won a contract for plastering a large Vince project near Pinewity, totaling about 5000 yards. Other items note local births and marriages.
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Joe Gilmore
Hta
RG. Atlen
Gilmore
Man Charged After Alleged Improper Contact Case
In Norwalk area, a man named Stevenson from Edenborg was arrested on a serious charge involving a 16 year old daughter. He was brought before Alderwoman Williams for arraignment after bail was set. The accused denies the charges and claims retaliation by a rival party. Local nerves were unsettled as the case drew attention in Meenburg.
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Imarning
Mh ‘Parel
Stevenson
Edenborg
Nea
Conn
Aldermah Wiliams
Cou
Mtert
Meenburg
Tent Meetings Close as Sunday Events End
Forty suiris versions rev layal song of backsitder anal fecers tor sand fleation one record for the If day's anvies of tent meetings in Neshannock avéente by New Castle Hills gssneration. The meetings closed Sunday evening with group rally. The concluding session was attended by an enormous congregation, estimates near all Sundae services were in charge of Rev. F. L. Brisher of Boaz Alabama and Rev. Huckabee of Pentel Texas who assisted earlier. The series was one of the best successful ever held by the association. The meetings will be repeated next year.
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Sui
Neshannock
New Castle Hillness
F. L. Br
Lupton Claims Vision Marks Tongues Gift Discovery
Fragmentary report from Alliance notes Lupton of Alliance speaks at a gathering tied to the gift of tongues and a heavenly vision. The text references Dowle and a vision urging indulgence and merriment amid sorrow, with unclear crossouts and garbled phrases.
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Alliance
Rey Ley
Lupton
Gift of Tongues
Dowle
Ilamton
Heaven
Desperate Italians Draw Weapons in Wampum Fight
A mob of Italians allegedly connected to a Black Hand group caused a street fracas in Wampum. Constable Ferris, aided by locals, arrested eight after a clash with knives and revolvers. The captives, held overnight, face charges of carrying concealed weapons. Names given include Salvatore Glazai Dominick Gepares Tony Galaziso and others.
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Wampum
C. Ferris
Bog Eéight Kallang
Blackland Society
Duchy
Tallans
Trout Hillsville
Wampummee
Wamyunt
Te Ls
Italin
Iontmasi
Rot
Fevrig
Ferrie
Liv
Ferris
Logan
Young
Mondo
Salvatore Glazai
Dominick Gepares
Tony Galaziso
Lugi Falozual
Janny Allison
Dominick Reonami
Deaths of the Bay Branden and Ward in Lis
Local notices report the deaths of M Hamilton Branden a former city resident who died in Plainfield New Jersey aged 61 and Sarah Price Ward wife of Joseph Ward who passed away at 90 after a pneumonia illness. Branden leaves a son Bertram A Brandon and daughter Mrs Sarah rite Ward among others. Ward survived by husband no children and two sisters Mrs Harry Preston and Mrs Allin Rociles plus several Price siblings.
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Ella Falconnn Gardin Ot Allggheny
Bertram A. Brandon
Sarah Rite Ward
Reynolds Street
Sarah Price Ward
Joseph Ward
Robert
Maria Lucien Price
Ward
Maitland Memoria
Nutler
Agsoa Melghbor
Harry Preston
Allin Rociles
An Easy Way 10 Square Tax Bill
Farmers facing delayed work from late spring can water roads to ease tax assessments. Pipe water to highways to reduce dust and square the bill. Officials discuss long stone trough requirements and see $5 yearly pay for proper watering from roadside troughs.
Extension Being Made On Telephone Line
The Maingrave Telephone company extends the line between Volant and New Wilmington. Poles will be set and wires up soon enabling Nee Willington and Plato parove clvahony users to talk without calling New Castle. A First Methodist church service on Children’s Day raised 371 dollars, with 122 from church and 243 from Sunday school departments.
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Maingrave Telephone Company
Lexi
Volant
New Wilaington
Nee Willington
Platoparove Clvahony
New Castle
Lieseboul
Spirit Medium Mrs. Marquette And Charlie Dingley
A contested case in which Spirit Medium Mrs. Marquette and her alleged spirit assistant Charlie are examined. Testimony from Dr. Stratton Mrs. Rice and others describes fortune telling, misreads, and inconsistencies as the court probes necrobrancy claims and the accuracy of Charley’s communications. The district attorney and witnesses debate the legitimacy of Charley and the medium during Monday morning proceedings.
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Dingley
I. Matauette
Job
Charley
Welling
Oure
Jika
Manjuete
Puse
Ang
Mrs. Mare
Mara
Tlm
Cout
Young
James Chambers
Gnarler
Mary Stratton
Re Ia L. Stratton
Clarquette
Neshancock Avenue
Olly
Ms. Stratton
Mar- Marquette
Sirattouw
Edith Mardick
Marsly
Charny
Susth
Prof
B. Suluh
Marquette
Charlie
Keating
Father Brady Leaves St. Marys for Dawson Parish
Rev. Philip Brady assistant priest at St. Marys bids farewell to parishioners after five and a half years. He departs Wednesday for Dawson Pa to take charge of the Sacred Heart parish. Brady's departure follows a moving farewell service and morning Mass for the children. His successor Rev J Sharp of Philadelphia arrives Saturday and will celebrate his first mass as an ordained priest next day.
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Philip Brady
St. Mary's
Arewell
Dawson
Bacredt Heart
Nev. Brady
Brady
Amyeng
J. Sharp
Philadelphia
Salemi
LED KNIFE 10 COLLECT DEBT
A dispute over a small debt led to a violent scene on Cer Street. George Qualer threatened Bure Slavasky and attempted to strike with a knife. Police intervened, arresting Qualer as a murderous incident unfolded. He faced charges and was later charged but released on bail after a payment was arranged.
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Willson
George Qualer
Mie
Jirrestell
Sharon Man Goes to Steubenville
Garry Lavan left Birmingham to assume a senior role at La Gelle Steel in Steubenville, succeeding M C Steese, formerly of Youngstown, tied to Mrs tar Andrews Steese of this city. The article notes Lavan’s prior postings at public Trot & Steel furnaces in Birmingham and Bweteland and mentions a strike at Bweteland, Pa.
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Garry Lavan
Sharon
la Gelle Steel Company
Steubenville
Lavan
East Liverpool Votes Dry in Local Option Election
East Liverpool residents pass local option dry measure by a 2040 to 2001 split, with saloons to close under the new law. The campaign drew heavy local attention amid weeks of intense activity. Relatives report the death of Cage Hadley, a former key figure in North Meaver County, at age 72.
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Liverpool
Ol City
Cage Hadley
Yeol Kye
North Meaver
Sensational suit against Phillips shocks Hubbard town
An im precatory suit targets Phillips of Hubbard, linked to Al I Ing and Shehaigy Railway and Light Co. The case, filed by Alaria B Ritehiey, claims $100 damages for alleged failure to appear in court. Details blur as the report notes confusion and failed attempts to secure bond and witness statements.
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New Phillips of
Hubbard
al I~ Ing and
Shehaigy Railway and Light Company
Castle
Alaria
B. Ritehiey
Daha Ritehlus
Bon
Phillis
Muthart
Mary
Valiant Preacher Learns to Drive His Automobile
Rev Charles Jordan of Volant becomes an unlikely driver after years with no vehicle experience He conquers the machine after a clumsy start involving a board pile and a neighbor s lawn The community gathers to witness his first practical test and celebrate the moment with pride
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Charles Jordan
Volant
Cmity
Ollside
Lew Castle
JOHVAN REUNION HIGHLIGHTS WALLINGON WEDDING DETAILS
The Jordan family reunion held last Thursday at Walling ton featured a large attendance of about 204 relatives and friends. Officers elected include President Henry Brenneman and Vice President Jon A Jordan, with Margaret Nelson as secretary and a committee led by Wilkin Brenneman and D D Slime. A wedding for Lillian Yella and Charles Wellhousen occurred in the afternoon, followed by other nuptials including Hannah George and George B Waugh and Miss Presto and John Crawl, with various relatives present from nearby towns. The day closed with travel plans for the newlyweds and updates on attendees from Mercer and New Wilmington areas.
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Johvan
Jordan
Join Joran
Wallngton
Winigiers
Charles Jordan
Kee
Tie Hill Churen
Re Mettin
Neshaunoelsens
McCremy
Basturouk
Uileers
Pines
Olen
Laver
Ball
Pao Jordan
Imanl
Mmsely
Puleinita
Willem Jordan
Henry Brenneman
Jom A. Jordan
Margaret Nelson
Messrs. VC. Wilkin
D. D. Slime Anes Chase
Gid
Wille Pizar
Slippery Rok
Aureny Weaaing
Monk Place
Hope
Lillian Yella
Charles Wellhousen
Marcy
J.T. Gibson
Pittsburg
Niagara Waits
Cleveland
Warren
Mll
Jane Kocher
Join Lacemaker
Shively
R.A. Shoemaker
Presday
Hannah George
South Mey- Gey Street
George B. Waugh
Hey. Kendall
Greenville
Upais
Tey
J.P. Thomas
Welsh Congregational Church
Revert George
South Mercey
Winfred Tuya
Crawford
John Crawl
GB Algier
Uue Firat Areth- Quel
Air
Preston
Crawford Avenue
Mise Prestan
Growl
Fire companies plan New Castle visit and convention
Fire Chief Cuailery announces a visit from the Never sink E engine company of Treading to New Castle on October Land 2. The event includes a three-team gathering with a formal royal style program and a joint convention at Plitshig, with admission priced at one dollar per photo and proceeds split to benefit the visiting crews and local charities.
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Cuailery
Neversink E Engine Company
Loca Donari
Five Die in AEAD-ON Crash Near Rochester New York
Five persons are dead and about forty injured in a head on collision on the Anbar Bridge line near Rochester New York. Victims include Miles Scuting a Railroad mills agent aged 60 and A McArthur 25 from North Tonawanda. Injured include Emmett Lyons and Roy Banks of Youngstown Ohio with multiple injuries. Collision occurred on a curve as a westbound freight train and a passenger train failed to slow.
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Rochester
N.V
Hom
Callistos
Anbar Dragech
New York Centre
Mltehell Farm
Miles Scutiing
Railroad Mills
A. McArthiy
North Tonawanda
Vroom
Esst Budelo
Ifreight
Emmett Lyons
Daioes O'Brien
Toungstown
Tace
Roy Banks
Toungstows
Thomas McKelver
Youngstown
Basthanint
Cassatt rails soaring price shocks railroads
Pittsburg June 24 The Carnegie Steel Co ended a note to the Pennsylvania railroad declaring the new Cassatt steel rail would cost only $1 more per ton than the ordinary rail. Railroads deny accepting the higher price and negotiations have been called off. The dispute signals a clash between mills and railroads with local implications.
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Pittsburg
Carenegie Steel Company
Aitimattuer Ly
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cassate
Pas Beer
Carnenie
Obhey
Steel Corporation
Caz~ Gatt
CM. Schwab
Bethlehem
Carnegies
Story
Schwab
Canton labeled worst city in immoral conduct by pastor
Rev Charles F Raach of First Church of God denounces Canton as the nation’s wickedest city citing its immorality. He claims visitors from Pennsylvania and Virginia flood Myers Lake park on Sundays, as he laments vice locally unleashed, affecting both foreign and supposedly respectable residents.
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Ganton
Church of God
Charles F. Raach
Canton
Myers Lake Park
New Castle People Intrigued in Case Involving Gas Company
In Warren, a suit targets Jule Vantrot WG Lamb H L Milnes Ge MH DeVoe and Frank Warees over a Michigan incorporated gas company that did business in Warren. Plaintiffs allege numerous claims while Lamb and Yot admit incorporation, stock ownership, a failure, and an assignment under probate court supervision. other points are denied.
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Casiles Signey
Crea of Gas Company
Tdintted
Warren
Jule Vantrot
Wg, Lamb
H. L. Milnes
Ge MH. DeVoe
Frank Warees
Yot
Lamb
Michigan
Eight Injured in Wreck at Sharon
Eight people were injured when a Pennsylvania freight engine crashed into a adjacent house on Meeping Road in Sharon yesterday. Frank Brown and Anthony Gallagher were badly hurt but survived. The car split in two after derailing at a right angle to the tracks. several others were trapped under debris. Air brakes reportedly failed to operate, contributing to the collision.
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Sharon
Wigat Pere Isong
Palinsylvania
Englin
Meeping
Frank Brown
Anthony Gallagher
Leased 500 Actes Test in Prospect Area
James McMichaal of Slone House ON represents in a thorough test near Prospect. The work involves Intida vicinity testing and a formal Richi will be executed.
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James McMichaal
Slone House
Secon Tema Wn Ageres
Intida
Prospect
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