Deaths of the Day Mrs Margaret Fletcher and Mrs Genkinger
Mrs Margaret Fletcher wife of A W Fletcher a former resident of thirty died Wednesday morning at her Market street Youngstown home after a three weeks illness She was born in England December 22 1862 and married in this city Survived by husband and five children John Bert Florence Jessie Isabelle and others Also listed are siblings and a large local circle Funeral plans include a special car arrival at 2 pm Friday and Greenwood cemetery interment Mrs Barbara Craft Genkinger widow of Christian Genkinger died Wednesday evening at her Butler avenue home after liver illness Born in Germany April 16 1837 she came to the United States as a young girl and lived in this city since 1856 Survived by four children Jacob Genkinger Louis G Genkinger Mrs Fred Mayne and Mrs Schulz One brother John Craft of Nebraska Funeral Saturday 2:30 pm at the late residence with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fletcher
A. W. Fletcher
Market Street
Youngstown
England
America
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ben Hur
John
Bert
Florence
Jessie
Isabelle Fletcher
B. F. Emery
Wm. Merriman
8. J. Rice
City
Oswald Todd
Port Allegheny
John Todd
Mt. Verron
Quigley
Columbus
Koletka
Smethport
Mahoning Valley Lines
Greenwoo Cemetery
Butler Avenue
Barbara Craft Genkinger
Christian Genkinger
Genkinger
Germany
Columbiana
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fred Mayne
Jacob Genkinger
F. A. Schulz
Louis G. Genkinger
John Craft
Nebraska
Greenwood Cemetery
Last Rites Held for James McBride in Butler Avenue Home
A large crowd of friends and relatives gathered at the Mc Bride home on Butler Avenue Wednesday afternoon for the last sad rites over James Mc Bride. The home was filled with mourners as Rev. James M. Ferguson of the First U P conducted the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride
Butler Avenue
James McBride
James M. Ferguson
U. P
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Satisfied Patient
A Columbus Ohio woman writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her Change of Life symptoms including nervousness and headaches. The letter promotes the remedy as a standard cure for female ills and invites others to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia BE. Pinkham
E. Hanson
E. Long St
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkpam
Rs. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Underwear assortment for Men offers value lines and wool wear
Art Needle Workers presents a wide range of men’s winter underwear in wool and cotton. The catalog includes long-fiber Australian wool garments at 1.75, 2.00 regular, with many lines priced to attract both new and longtime customers. Other offerings include six to seven lines of heavyweight fleece, ribbed cottons, merino blends, union suits, and flannel sleepwear with prices from 0.50 to 2.00 per item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Norfolk-New Brunswick
Cotton Union
Ballot Design Flaws Led Voters to Cast Presidential Votes Only
A historic ballot with a prominent heavy bordered row for presidential electors caused many voters to vote straight party tickets unintentionally. The first column over party names misled readers, though an explanation existed at the top, and officials say the ballot arrangement was the cause, not local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Funeral for Harry P. Mershimer Held at Quigley Home
The funeral for the late Harry P. Mershimer will be held at 10:30 AM Friday from the residence of his niece Mrs. Marguerite Quigley, 1 South Mill Street. Interment will be in the Mershimer family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Mershimer
Marguerite Quigley
South Mill Street
Mershimer
Pocketbook Lost and Recovered in Youngstown Opera House
District Attorney Charles Young notes a Youngstown paper report of a pocketbook lost at the opera house. It contained $500 but was supposedly returned with all funds missing before recovery. Young says the item held only a small sum and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Young
Youngstown
Youngstown Opera House
Young
Examination in Trinity Church
A diocesan examination was held in Trinity church on Wednesday afternoon to assess Drs. Roscamp and Charnock for holy orders. They have studied since their confirmation a year ago. Examining board members were Dr. J. M. Robertson Emlenton Rev. Dr. Benton Foxburg and Dev Dr. J. E. Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Roscamp
Charnock
J. M. Robertson
Emlenton
Benton
Foxburg
J. E. Reilly
Is W. E. Corey Known in New York City
Nov 5 report from Youngstown states W. E. Corey president of United States Steel is not listed in New York City directory and appears unknown to telegraph companies. Joseph G Butler Jr sent a message to Corey and received a reply stating Corey is not in the directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
W. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
New York City
Joseph G. Butler, Jr
Corey
Butler Dedicates Remodeled Court House Today
Butler Pa November 5 the remodeled court house was dedicated at a meeting led by Bar Association president J David McJunkin Judge James M Galbreath and attorneys W Z Murrin and John M Greer spoke The building was described as handsomely renovated A public reception was scheduled for the evening at the Coliseum notable for town vaudeville entertainment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
J. David McJunkin
The
Bar Association
James M. Galbreath
W. Z. Murrin
John M. Greer
Andrews Made a Close Guess on Election Results
Prothonotary Charles Andrews boasted after predicting New Castle results. His figures were Taft 2400, Bryan 1000, Debs 800, Chafin 400, while final counts showed Taft 2412, Bryan 1082, Debs 769, Chafin 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Charles Andrews
New Castle
Taft
Bryan
Debs
Chafin
How Thin People Can Get Fat Free
A sweeping promotional piece touts Protone as a scientific weight gain treatment. It claims to boost nutrition, muscle, and red blood cell count, promising 50c free samples and a free book by mail from the Protone Company in Detroit to prove it works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusdy
Protone Company
Protone Bldg
Detroit
Mich
Free Protone Coupon Offers Free Book With Postage Paid
An advertisement from The Protone Company requests a free 0c package of Protone and a free book explaining why the reader is thin. The offer includes prepaid charges and asks the applicant to send ten cents as postage and packing, with space for name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protone Company
Protone
Detroit
Mich
Amish Dutch Did Not Vote in New Wilmington Election
In New Wilmington a west precinct of the Amish Dutch settlement reported no votes as the Amish stay away due to religious beliefs. They would not vote for Taft or Bryan, keeping the sect away from the polls. The article also notes local efforts to invite William Jennings Bryan as Westminster College commencement speaker and lists several community events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Taft
Bryan
Westminster College
William Jennings Bryan
Westminster
Five Year Old Burned to Death in Fire
Eleanor Sutter aged five died after falling into a fireplace while alone in the house in Youngstown Ohio. Her screams drew neighbor John Timlin who quenched the flames and she died seconds later at a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Eleanor
Sidney Sutter
John Timlin
New Bedford Dames Attend Wedding Rumor and Local Moves
New Bedford residents hear rumor of an upcoming wedding while William L. Kifer and family relocate to Sligo with their household goods. R S Baughman and family buy and occupy the McGaven farm north of the village. A singing class meeting is set for next Tuesday in the town hall with Baxter Patterson as instructor. The Hopewell congregation observed the first receiving day for Rev and Mrs Paul on Wednesday November 4 with a fruit shower benefiting nearly every family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Kifer
Sligo
R S Baughman Ane
Youngstown
McGaven
Baxter Patterson
Paul
Hopewell
New Castle Figures Named in Local Notices
Steve Herbert and Robert W. McBurney are listed with New Castle affiliations along with Sarah Veprich and Hilda Mae Shira in a local notices section. The fragment suggests residents or local figures connected to New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Herbert
New Castle
Sarah Veprich
Robert W. McBurney
Hilda Mae Shira
Cses
Corset Styles Show Devoted Fit for Evening Gowns
This season features Corset options to form a proper foundation for a gown. Bon Ton and Redfern Corsets can be fitted upon purchase. New models include a $1.00 high bust long hip style for slender figures, $1.50 firm grade with high bust and long back hips, and the $2.00 Corday Directoire model, popular among wearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Ton
Redfern
Corday
Directoire
Death of Thomas Anderson in Williamsport
Mrs. John Herbold received word of her father Thomas Andersons death at his Williamsport home. The 58 year old lumber manufacturer had been ill three months with asthma. He was a well known Williamsport businessman and father to John Anderson of Acme Theater South Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herbold
Thomas Anderson
Williamsport
Anderson
John Anderson
Acme
South Mill Street
Realty Transfers Across Wards by Local Residents
Real estate transfers listed include Robert W. Jackson to Claude H Hil in the Second ward for 6500 dollars. W J Uber to Vincenzo Rosso in the Fourth ward for 1. Antonio Rosso to Wm J Uber in the Fourth ward for 1. A Weingartner to John F Edmonds in the Fourth ward for 2800. Rosa A Law to Pennsylvania Engineering Works in the Third ward for 1200. Martha Weir to Pennsylvania Engineering Works in the Fifth ward for 2400. Harry E C Hunt to Levi Hunt in the First ward for 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Jackson
Claude H. Hilborn
W. J. Uber
Vincenzo Rosso
Fourth Ward
Antonio Rosso
Wm. J. Uber
A. Weingartner
John F. Edmonds
Rosa A. Law
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Third Ward
Martha Weir
Fifth Ward
Harry E. C. Hunt
Levi Hunt
Sheriff arrest at Dixmont forenoon
Sheriff Waddington accompanied by officers went to Dixmont this forenoon and took into custody Finney and Smiley who had been brought from Polk the previous day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waddington
Dixmont
Finney
Smiley
Polk
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Royal Baking Powder
Plex Teu
Barbara C. Genkinger
Mr. McBride
North Mill St
N. Y
Court House
Buhl
Westminster Varsity
Geneva Eleven
Geneva
James Means
William Whitila
J. K. Munich
Robert Neal
William Young
Fredericksburg
15Th
R. M. Russell
Reformed Presbyterian Church
White Chapel
Indian Run
College Chapel
W. A. Campbell
Roy Lorimer
Allegheny
Marie Ernest
Nina Shaw
Traer
W. P. Murdock
Sewickley
L. H. Blair
New Brighton
C. W. Wilson
Charles Horne
A. Ainsly
Pittsburg
the Water Company
Furnace Hill
New Bedford
Brown
Hamilton
Delicatessen
Coliseum
Bell
Mill ST
Lawrence
Julia Campman
Girard
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