Stockholders Seek Creditor Status in Emporium Co Bankruptcy
Court records detail stockholders of Emporium Co who paid on installment contracts and sought to be creditors after the company filed for bankruptcy. A list assigns amounts paid by numerous individuals, with the court now deciding whether subscribers must cover the remaining balance on their stock purchases.
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John R. Cavanagh & Co
Pittsburg
Cavangh
Charles H. Bannon
Elizabeth Owens
H. W. Winner
Richard Crawshaw
Alice M. Cole
Isaac D. Cole
H. EB. Woodworth
Elizabeth Charles
Charles Alvry
Wm. H. Morgan
Joseph Dalzell
George Owens
John J. Ayers
Hiram C. Shearer
Enoch Dammerfield
Mary B. Meyers
J. L. Snyder
Otto Schweikert
F. C. Smith
Elliott Douglass
Andrew Lewis
Guardian
John A. Thompson
James Robinson
Joseph Morgan
Esther C. Jenkins
Thos. Jacobs
Labor Night to Feature McArdle and Williams Speakers
The Young Men's Christian Association in New Castile will host Labor Night on Saturday April 4 with President P J McArdle and Secretary Williams of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers as speakers. The event aims to unite wage earners across trades with a musical program and sociable evening. A committee of working men will handle arrangements to accommodate all tin mill workers on a non shift-disrupting night. Invitations were extended midweek and accepted making the speakers among the citys most popular with wage earners.
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P. J. McArdle
Williams
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Young Men’s Christian Association
New Castile
McArdle
School Minstrels Delight Greenville Crowd at Opera House
The Greenville high school minstrels drew a large audience with a repeat performance of a New Castle show. The chorus delivered precise, clockwork singing amid strong reception at Miss Mary Tunnison’s home with attendees including Gladys and Margaret Moore.
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Greenville Opera House
New Castle
Mary Tunnison
Greenville
Gladys
Margaret Moore
Social Visits and Short Trips Round Town
Miss Minnie Houlette traveled to New Bedford for a brief stay. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walton visited Sharon to spend several days with relatives. Mrs. Laura A. Wilson visited kin and friends in New Castle. L. R. Riley, recently at the Pennsy station in Wampum, returned home. Nellie Buchanan hosted the Kensington club for a pleasant Thursday afternoon with lunch. Mr. and Mrs. John Herrschaft and their son John of Brooklyn, New York, are guests of Mrs. Herrschaft’s sister. The Herschafts plan to visit Pittsburg relatives.
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Minnie Houlette
New Bedford
Arthur Walton
Sharon
Laura A. Wilson
New Castle
L. R. Riley
Wampum
Nellie Buchanan
Kensington Club
John Herrschaft
John
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sunday School Institute Close At Beaver Falls
The 14th annual Sunday school institute of the Reformed Presbyterian churches of the Pittsburg presbytery ended with 84 delegates from 24 churches. Officers elected for next year include secretary Miss Annie Wylie and treasurer S. C. Wilson. Speakers covered child understanding for teaching, decision for Christ, grading Sabbath schools, mission study, managing a bad boy, and a round table session led by Miss Alice B. Hamlin.
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Beaver Falls
The
Reformed Presbyterian Churches of the
Pittsburg
Annie Wylie
Wilkinsburg
S. C. Wilson
Charles McCartney
McKeesport
Ava Allen
R. W. Martin
College Hill
Margaret Lowary
New Brighton
Margaret McCartney
May Blackwood
New Castle
Round Table
Alice B. Hamlin
Allegheny County Sabbath School Association
New Castle Boys Missing. Cousins Run Away
Alfred O Gibson 12 and Grant Gibson 16 disappeared from Mrs. W L Gibson home near Cabot station last Thursday afternoon. They left without clothing or money and are believed to be traveling the country. Miss Gibson sought police aid in locating her brother. Ex Sheriff M L Gibson is their uncle.
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Alfred O. Gibson
Grant Gibson
W. L. Gibson
Cabot Station
New Castle
Miss Gibson
M. L. Gibson
Butler Eagle
Undertakers Offer Trading Stamps in Chicago Death Inducement
Chicago undertakers have begun giving trading stamps to entice customers to die, a scheme that emerged during a rivalry as two firms waited for a wealthy man to pass away. One enterprising undertaker offered stamps with a prize to influence his choice of casket. The ill man reportedly recovered after the stamp lure drew his attention.
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Chicago
Suit for Death of Engineer Irvine Filed in Youngstown
A suit for $10,000 damages was begun yesterday in the court of common pleas at Youngstown against the Erie and Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroads for the death of railroad engineer Robert B. Irvine. The petition states that on March 26 of last year Irvine was killed when river flooding washed out the tracks at Middlesex.
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Court of Common Pleas
Youngstown
Erie
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Robert B. Irvine
Irvine
Middlesex
Pittsburg Orchestra Might Disband Over Subscriptions
Pittsburg reported March 26 that failure of wealthy society figures to subscribe for next season’s concerts threatens the Pittsburg orchestra’s continuation as the music committee warns the future looks dim.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Orchestra
Police to Enforce 12 MPH Auto Ordinance in Youngstown
Youngstown police vow active enforcement of the town auto ordinance setting the speed limit at 12 miles per hour. A separate note advises home gardeners to sow Sweet Peas and Nasturtiums now, with Buzz Bros offering them.
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Youngstown
Buzz Bros
Notable Local Socials and Meeting Attendees
Mrs. Carl Dennis is the guest of friends in New Castle. Mrs. Elizabeth Laighlin travels to Cleveland for the funeral of her aunt, Susan Melvin. A hosted gathering at William Taylor's Tuesday evening featured refreshments. A United Presbyterian church local option meeting Tuesday drew many voters with Rev. James Ferguson of New Castle as speaker.
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Carl Dennis F
New Castle
Elizabeth Laighlin
Cleveland
Susan Melvin
William Taylor
United Presbyterian Church
James Ferguson
Fireman Severely Injured Jumping From Engine
William Griffith a P L E fireman at Haseiton jumped from his engine fearing collision with freight cars and was seriously injured yesterday.
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Wiliam Griffith
Haseiton
Meadville Minister to Speak Tonight
Rev. William H. Miller of the Stone Church at Meadville will deliver the address at the City Epworth League meeting Thursday evening at Simpson M. E. Church. Special music will feature the program.
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William H. Miller
Stone Church
Meadville
City Epworth League
Simpson M. E
Wanted A Good Carrier Boy For Treadwell News Company
A Help Wanted notice seeks a reliable carrier boy for the Treadwell News Company located in 18513. Applicants must be trustworthy, able to start immediately, and deliver newspapers on a daily route with promptitude.
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Treadwell News Company
Funeral for Dr Charles A Baird Held in Youngstown
Funeral services for Dr Charles A Baird of Youngstown, father of Florence Baird of this city, will be held at 1 pm Thursday from his residence 526 Elm Street. The body will be interred at Columbiana. Warren Baird, a son, is well known among local youths.
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Charles A. Baird
Youngstown
Florence Baird
Elm Street
Columbiana
Warren Baird
Is Your Bread Just Right with Gold Medal Flour
Ad touts Washburn Crosby Gold Medal Flour as superior for bread. It claims higher gluten yields healthier bread and guarantees satisfaction with a purchase.
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Washburn -Crosby
Reward Offered for Body of Shenango River Drowning
Two hundred dollars reward for the recovery of the body of Joseph Rosenblum who was drowned in the Shenango river last Friday. Signed L. Rosenblum.
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Joseph Rosenblum
Shenango River
Gold Medal Flour For Sale by Grocers
Grocers advertise Gold Medal Flour for sale in bulk and retail listings. Includes kit pricing and availability details for local customers and store stocks.
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