Pioneer Is Called To His Reward
W. W. Drake, a Lawrence County pioneer, dies at 91 in North Mulberry Street home with 62 years in Wilmington township. He cleared much land near Volant and built his home. Survived by wife Amanda McClain Drake and seven children including Homer C. Drake. Funeral plans to be announced with services at Rich Hill church.
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W. W. Drake
H. A. J. Brown
North Mulberry Street
Mr. Drake
Wilmington Township
Volant
William Wilson Drake
Lawrence County
Mercer County
Osburg
Pennsylvania Coalt Company
Moses Ad Catherine Franaker Drake
Westmore and
New Jersey
Drake
Plant
Jake
W. J. Bryan
Leesburg
Elizabeth Irwin
Ardee
Josephine Pancoast
Lizabeth Rudolph
Northside
Ttsburg
Catherine Dean
Ughter
H. A. Jown
E. M. Neal
Croton Avea
Homer C. Drake
Rich Hill Church
Harsh Fall Claims Shubert Producer at St James Hotel
Howard Cott aged 34 known as the right hand man of Shubert the real producer fell or jumped from the seventh story of the St James Hotel in New York early today and was instantly killed.
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York
Howard Cott
Shubert
St. James Hotel
Becke rs Murder Trial Testimony Nervous Webber Narrates Plot
Nattily dressed witness Webber describes his role in the Rosenthal murder case during the Becker trial. He testifies about collecting money for Jack Rose and Becker and recalls meeting at 124th Street and 7th Avenue. He shows fear for his safety amid lethal underworld reach.
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International News Service
New York
Webber
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Jack” Rose
Jack Rose
Becker
Rose
Weber
Rosenthal
Sam Schepps
124Th Street
7Th Avenue
Harry Vallon
Schepps
Vallon
McAdoo
Waldo
Dimmick Meetings Planned for This Evening
Dimmick meetings will be held this evening at New Wilmington and Harlansburg. New Wilmington program features Attorneys Robert L. Wallace Charles H. Davis and John P. Lockhart. Harlansburg program led by Attorneys Wylie McCaslin Oscar L. Shaffer and Dr Zerner. A Jackson meeting was postponed due to high water.
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Dimmick
New Wilmington
Harlansburg
Robert L. Wallace
Charles H. Davis
John P. Lockhart
Wylie McCaslin
Oscar L. Shaffer
Dr. Zerner
Mr. Jackson
Man pleads guilty in weapons case. fines set
Mat Zella admitted carrying concealed weapons and was fined one dollar plus costs. Tony Jero, charged with selling liquor without a license, entered a guilty plea and awaits sentencing.
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Mat Zella
Tony Jero
Ater
Barn Raising at W H Welker Home Draws Crowd
A large gathering attended the barn raising at the home of W H Welker near State line yesterday. The event proceeded with dispatch and those present were treated to a noon dinner. The occasion proved most pleasant.
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W. H. Welker
State Line
Record of Pennsylvania farmers institutes attendance 1913 14
Harrisburg May 14 More than 201000 farmers and families attended state farmers institutes in 1913 14. Total attendance 201176 the third largest season since 1895. 1127 sessions 461 days average 179. 54 lecturers spent about 22000. Since 1895 2744362 persons have attended with 312500 in appropriations. Institutes began with 7500 and 46694 attended first season.
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Harrisburg
State Department of Agriculture
Capitol Hill
Capitol
Peoria to Close segregated vice district August 1
Peoria Mayor Edward N. Worderuff announces the segregated vice district will close August 1 following a demand from 200 members of a Law Enforcement league. About 200 women will be affected. Wealthy families reportedly offer homes and jobs at living wages.
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Peoria
Edward N. Woodruff
Law Enforcement League
Peria
Clergyman Walks Seventeen Miles To Sermon
Quitman Georgia May 14 Rev A M Rich walked seventeen miles to keep his St James Episcopal church engagement. He missed the afternoon train from Valdosta where he preaches at Grace church and arrived ten minutes late to a congregation none aware of his journey.
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Quitman
A. M. Rich
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Rich
Valdosta
Grace Church
Benefit Dance For Walter Campbell Planned At Cascade Park
Wednesday evening May 30 rail road organizations of this city host a benefit dance at Cascade park dancing pavilion for Walter Campbell who has been ill for twenty two months results to aid his recovery funds raised will aid his medical needs and expenses.
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Cascade Park
Walter Campbell
Romilly Boys' Choir Delays Baggage in Transit
Members of the Romilly Boys' choir arrived yesterday and will be held here until next Monday. The boys continue to tour towns in the Pittsburg district while in transit.
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Romilly
Pittsburg
New Castle Lodge No
Order
W. M. Kensington Club Meeting Set
The W. M. Kensington will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. IC W. Weddell in the Bleakley building for a club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Club
W. M. Kensington
Mellon on Witness Stand in New Haven Investigation
In Washington on May 14, Charles S. Mellen testified in the New Haven railroad looting probe. He described expansion into trolley and steamship lines, acquisition of Central New England for 10 million dollars, Worcester and Eastern trolley stock bought cheap, and stock exchanges involving trolley lines to New Haven debentures. He noted dealings with Thomas F. Byrnes and disputed immunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
McReynolds
Folk
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Mellen
Road
New Haven
Gov. Folk
Acord
Central New England Railroad
Worcester and Eastern
Sanderson & Porter
New London Trolley
West Chester
New York
Refuse Buildup Persists on Vacant Lots by Carnival
Residents on South Mill Street between Phillips and Sutton streets complain the Carnival company’s refuse on vacant lots remains unremoved from last week. Cleanup delays prompt local concerns about unsightly waste and urban blight.
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Phillips and
Sutton Streets
South Mill Street
Carnival Company
Electric Shoe Repair Machine Opens In Long Avenue Shop
Andy Fusco of Long Avenue installed an electric shoe repair machine in his repair shop and began using it yesterday.
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Andy Fusco
Long Avenue
Gardner Avenue Viaduct To Be Erected In City
Negotiations resumed at the courthouse for the Gardner avenue viaduct project with parties including the city county Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad B and O Erie and traction company. The 1623 foot structure is estimated to cost about 250000 with state funding of 60000 and the rest paid by interested interests. The contract would cover all parts from abutments to sidewalks and double tracked street railway rails with plans to be prepared by Engineer Swenson or an appointed substitute.
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Gardner Avenue
Court House
Creek
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
B., R. & P. Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Erie Railroad
The
Traction Company
Swenson
Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Eight Divorces Granted by Judge Porter
Eight divorces were handed down by Judge Porter this morning. The cases include Clara Vance versus Isaiah Vance for cruel and barbarous treatment, Rosanna Rollings versus William J Rollings for cruel treatment, Catherine Wagner versus John Wagner for cruel treatment, Grace Evans versus Jay Evans for desertion, Frank Port versus Bessie Port for cruelty, Margaret Gaston versus William Gaston for adultery, Edna V Snyder versus Morris W Snyder for desertion, and John T Byers versus Nancy Byers for desertion. Marriages ranged from 1900 to 1908 with separations from 1905 to 1916.
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Porter
Clara Vance
Isaiah Vance
John T. Byers
Nancy Byers
Rosanna Rollings
William J. Rollings
Catherine Wagner
John Wagner
Grace Evans
Jay Evans
Frank Port
Bessie Port
Margaret Gaston
Wm. Gaston
Edna V. Snyder
Morris W. Snyder
Queen Esther Circle Officers Named at Epworth Meeting
At a Queen Esther society gathering in Epworth M. E. church the following officers were chosen: Patroness Mrs. J. G. Clemens president Cora Andrews first vice president Kathryn Klee recording secretary Ruth Leiby cor secretary Ferieda Montgomery treasurer Clara DeArment pianist Bessie Forest press agent Marian Andrews parliamentarian Clara DeArment. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Miss Bessie Forest.
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Queen Esther Society
Epworth M. E. Church
Bessie Forest
Florence Ave
J. G. Clemens
Cora Andrews
Kathryn Klee
Ruth Leiby
Cor
Ferieda Montgomery
Clara DeArment
Marian Andrews
Imperfect Claim Papers in Dean v Pennsylvania Railroad
In court this morning a motion to dissolve the injunction in the case of J J Dean against the Pennsylvania Railroad was presented. It alleged failure to serve a copy of the bill of complaint on the defendant and defects in the plaintiff’s filed copy lacking notice to appear. The motion claimed no notice to defendants and lack of proper affidavits, and that the bill shows no cause for relief. Judge Porter granted the motion without prejudice. injunction aimed to stop the railroad from raising tracks at Dean's wholesale house.
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J. J. Dean
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
OB. F. Morehead
Protests by Locomotive Firemen Against Gilmore Ordinance
New Castle May 13 1914 Radiant Lodge 416 B of L F&E protests against an ordinance by Councilman Gilmore to appoint special police with full city police powers. The resolution calls for the council to vote it down and for publication to mayor, council, and press. Signed by H B Lawten B D Holns J A Bell.
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Gilmore
Trades Assembly
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
New Castle
Radiant Lodge
Radiant Lodge 416
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Daily Press
H. B. Lawten
B. D. Holns
J. A. Bell
New Straw Lids Due Tomorrow In 1914
The article notes May 15 as the official straw hat inaugural parade day in New Castle for the 1914 season. It describes low demand expected despite the event and mentions a few early pedestrians already wearing straw headgear ahead of the season.
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Derby
New Castle
High Water Makes Travel Difficult In Mahoning Flood
The Mahoning River flooded Mt. Jackson and Moravia roads yesterday leaving travel into the city dangerous and nearly impossible. Seventh ward milkmen from North Beaver township could not bring supply into town causing milk scarcity as water reached about three feet in low road areas.
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Mt. Jackson
Moravia
Mahoning River
Seventh Ward
Beaver Township
Opening Game of Season in Church League Tonight
The season opener features First United Presbyterian versus Reformed Presbyterian in church league play tonight. The game kicks off the schedule at a local gym with both teams aiming for a strong start.
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First United Presbyterian
Reformed Presbyterian
New Castle Welcomes Col. Orago Matthews
Col. Orago Matthews arrives in New Castle for a welcome ceremony. City officials and residents greet the visiting officer, outlining upcoming duties and community engagement plans.
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New Castle
Col. Orago
Col Crago Visits New Castle As Congressional Candidate
Col Thomas S Crago of Waynesburg Pa candidate for representative in congress at large from the state arrived in New Castle Wednesday afternoon and was guest of former Congressman Charles Matthews. He met old friends and made new acquaintances during his stay.
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Thomas S. Crago
Waynesburg
New Castle
Charles Matthews
Col. Crago
Crago Gains Support in Western Pennsylvania for Congress-at-Large
Col Crago has drawn strong backing from New Castle and Lawrence County voters as the only agricultural community candidate among congress at large hopefuls. The Pittsburg slate may falter, making Crago essential to western representation. He previously served in Congress and earned recognition for committee work and detail.
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Col. Crago
New Castle
Lawrence County
Congress
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Collage
Matthews
Tax Collector Is Appointed In Big Beaver Township
John Buchanan resigned as tax collector citing age and ill health. Judge Porter appointed R. S. McAnlis to fill the vacancy. Bert Wallace named deputy constable in Union township precinct two and J. Mer Shimer in precinct three. Guardianship for minor children approved and real estate sale petition granted. Subpoenas issued in two divorce cases. Home Trust named guardian for Andrew Leicht. S. A. Eakin appointed judge of election in Mahoning township district two.
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John Buchanan
Big Beaver Township
Porter
R. S.mcanlis
Bert Wallace
Union Township
J. Mershimer
Wm. K. Hugus
Alford Y. McConahy
Connelly MecConahy
Samuel B. Hill
Lillian F. Wiseman
Leonard Wiseman
Antonio Churazzo
Antonio Gallo Chiurazzo
Home Trust Company
Andrew Leicht
Gula Leicht
S. A. Eakin
Mahoning Township
Serious Charge Made Against Wife in Local Court
Mrs Teresa Fleeger is held on a serious charge preferred before Alderman J H Gross at the instance of her husband Frank Fleeger Another charge of surety of peace is preferred by Frank Fleeger against George Hess Both defendants remain in jail in default of bail Hess to have a hearing Friday evening.
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Teresa Fleeger
J. H. Gross
Frank Fleeger
George Hess
Hess
Death notices for Dickey Hall and Drake in Moravia region
Death records list Howard Wilson Dickey age 7 from Plaingrove Flora Hall age 32 of Moravia and William W. Drake age 91 of North. Names indicate local obituary notices with brief age and residence details.
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Howard Wilson Dickey
Plaingrove
Flora Hall
Moravia
William W. Drake
North
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Lawrence
Jacotta
Cale
Teddy
Sanrengko
Col. Roosevelt
South America
N. Y
Gardner Ave
Ence
Queen Esther Circle Officers
Dean
Charles
Col
Thomas
Crago
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