Nighttime potato raising scandal shocks local county
Police describe a three man trio from Moravia street South Sharon and Mercer street as unscholarly potato thieves. Jim Kirkwood and Harry Gunslie were arrested Sunday and Louis Gunslie was caught this morning as they unloaded stolen crops at 3 30 a m. They allegedly stole bushels of potatoes and other produce from county farmers and traveled by a hired rig to dispose of goods. The men face larceny charges and will have hearings after authorities in nearby towns are contacted.
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Sharon
Burbank
Jim Kirkwood
Louis Gunslie
Harry Gunslie
Moravia Street
South Sharon
Mercer Street
Jim
Henry
McCarthy
Tidball
Weddell
Horner
Louis
Joseph Gilmore
Kirkwood
Pulaski
Weddle
Henry Gunslie
Ee Station
Ficeman Horner
Hospital Notes on Two Injured Workers
Mike Gragitch a Roumanian employed at Koppel fell a considerable distance Monday morning at work and suffers a fractured skull. Conductor Charles H. Fout of 212 Pittsburg street an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio lost his right foot and was badly hurt Sunday afternoon when thrown from his train near Warren. The right foot was crushed and amputated at the hospital.
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Mike Gragitch
Koppel
Charles H. Fout
Pittsburg Street
Baltimore & Ohio
Warren
Hickory Township Road Supervisors Cleared by Judge
Judge Porter discharged the rule against Hickory Township road supervisors James Nelson Samuel McCreary and William Arrow after it was shown they were performing their duties. The case sought to indict them for neglecting public roads.
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James Nelson
Samuel McCreary
William Arrow
Hickory Township
Porter
Croton W C T U Meets At Mrs Wagner's On Vine Street
The Croton W C T U gathers at Mrs Wagner's home on Vine Street for a Thursday meeting called to convene at 2 30 o clock.
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Croton W. C. T. U
Nervine Cited To Restore Nerve Strength In Sufferers
Advertisement recounts Mrs. Howard Ford’s relief after using Dr. Miles Nervine for nervousness indigestion and heart palpitations. Claims nerve weakness causes organ dysfunction and promises guaranteed benefit with a refund if it fails.
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Miles’ Nervine
Howard Ford
Summit Ave
Worcester
Mass
Deaths of The Day Mrs Fred Wolfe and Others
Notices report the deaths of Mrs Fred Wolfe formerly Miss Clera Hoch in Salem Ohio aged 25, Mrs Mary Blaine a Scotland born resident aged 60, and John Bovard nephew of Mrs John Offutt aged 28. Funeral details list locations in Salem Greenswood St Marys and Neshannock Liberty with interments in Greenwood and St Marys cemeteries.
Death of Samuel Kauf man at Byler home near Neshan nock
After weeks of illness Samuel Kauf man died suddenly at the Byler residence where he lived with his son-in-law Samuel Byler. Aged seven years, he was a longtime resident known to the Amish community in the northern county. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 am at the Amish church with burial in the Amish cemetery near New Wilmington junction.
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John Bovard
John C. Offutt
Neshannock Avenue
Jancy Street
Liberty
Offutt
Alex
Richard
Marion
Martha
J. C. Offutt
Pittsburg
Samuel Kaufman
Samuel Byler
Byler
Neshannock Falll
New Wilmington Junction
Death of Samuel Conn at 57 with Bright's disease
Samuel Conn, age 57 and a Bright's disease sufferer, died Sunday at the home of his son in law Robert Steindorf on Pulaski road two and a half miles west of New Wilmington. He leaves four children, including Mrs. Steindorf, Mrs. Means, Harry Conn of Harbor Bridge, and Mrs. Green. Funeral services are Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the late residence with interment in Oak Park cemetery, New Castle.
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Robert Steinduorf
Pulaski Road
New Wilmington
Samuel Conn
Bright
Robert Steindorf
Means
Harry Conn
Harbor Bridge
Infant James Bird Funeral Held in East Liverpool
Funeral services for James infant son of Mr and Mrs Stephen I Bird of East Liverpool Ohio were held Friday afternoon at two o clock from the residence of his grandparents Mr and Mrs W R Eliott at 49 John Street.
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James
Stephen I. Bird
East Liverpool
W R Eliott
John Street
Child Scalded and Died in Tragic Bath Accident
Joseph Smierzak age 16 months, of 107 Oakland Avenue, died Saturday at 5 in the morning from burns after falling into a tub of hot water. In trying to rescue him, the mother suffered severe burns. The child lingered in agony for hours. Funeral was held Monday at Polish Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Bail Reduced in Adams Case
Judge Porter cut bail from 1000 to 400 in the case of John Adams against Nick Adams for alleged alienation of Mrs Adams affections. Nick Adams had been jailed on a capias after failing to furnish the initial 1000 bail while the plaintiff seeks 1000 damages.
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John Adams
Nick Adams
Porter
Capias
Fever Claimed Infant Henry Schweikert at Sheep Hill
Catarrhal fever caused the death Sunday morning at 7 o'clock of Henry Joseph Schweikert, 1 1/2 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schweikert of Sheep Hill. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 9 in St Joseph's church with interment in St. Joseph's cemetery.
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Henry Joseph Schweikert
Henry Schweikert
Sheep Hill
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Ministerial Assn Elects Officers in New Castle
The New Castle Ministerial Association elected officers at its second fall meeting in the YMCA hall. Dr. Scott F. Hershey of First Presbyterian was chosen president. Rev. C. G. Leatherman of Bethany Lutheran became vice president. Rev. R. H. Mulholland of Highland U P church is secretary and Rev. W. J. John of Welsh Baptist church is treasurer.
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New Castle
Funeral Rites Held for William Wilkes A Local Resident
Funeral services for William Wilkes aged resident of the city were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at his home 16 Uber street conducted by Rev. Herbert Dyke and Rev. McLeister. A special car took the funeral party to Youngstown for a grave service at Oak Hill cemetery where many friends and former Youngstown neighbors attended. Pallbearers were Young, Raymond, Wink, Russell, Henderson and Smart.
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William Wilkes
Uber Street
Herbert Dyke
McLeister
Youngstown
Oak Hill Cemetery
Wilkes
Messrs
Young
Raymond
Wink
Russell
Henderson
Smart
Obsequies for Miss Antoinette Heller and Mercer death notices
Memorial services for Miss Antoinette I. Heller were held at the Heller home with Rev C F Frank of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church presiding. Burial followed at Oak Park Cemetery with pallbearers named. Also noted is the death of Charles Ayer aged 68 of Mercer after illness, survived by wife and eight children, with funeral at Mercer Cemetery. A large Sunday funeral for infant James B Walls drew about 300 attendees at 18 Round Street with services by Rev Worer and music by a Sunday school choir. interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Fred Wolfe
Salem
Clera Hoch
Charles Hoch
German Evangelical Association
Wolfe
Pearson Street
Samuel Warner
Carl Barth
Wendt
Youngstown
Carl Hoch
Oliver Hoch
South
Jefferson Street
Church of the Evangelical Association
South Jefferson Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Heller
Boyles Avenue
Antoinette I. Heller
C. Frederick Frank
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Miss Heller
Oak Pak Cemetery
Fred Mattle
Fred Timm
Fred Williamson
Fred Hoath
Charles McIver
Louis Hogue
Charles Ayer
Mercer
Maine
James
George
Ralph
Dan
Miss May
Wallace Black
Ayer
Mercer Cemetery
James B
W. W. Walls
Round Street
Worer
Wesley M. E. Church
Incubator Baby Born At Shenango Valley Hospital
The Shenango Valley hospital reports a premature five months old incubator baby, daughter of Mr and Mrs Patterson of Salisbury. Mrs Patterson, formerly Miss Daugherty, visited her parents in the city. The infant, born yesterday, shows strong indications of survival and is described by hospital staff as "the sweetest thing ever."
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Shenango Valley Hospital
Harry Patterson
Saltsbury
Man Injured After Chestnuts Fall From Tree Near Harbor Bridge
Vernon Rhyal was up a tree harvesting chestnuts when a limb broke causing a 20 foot fall. He was unconscious at first, later regained consciousness, and is in serious condition with several broken ribs and extensive bruising. He was taken to his West Side home for treatment. Olive Miller traveled to New Brighton on Monday to visit her father at Hotel Brighton.
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Vernon Rhyal
Harbor Bridge
Rhyal
Olive Miller
Pine Street
New Brighton
Jnc. Miller
Brighton
Sisters of Holy Cross Endorse Father Johns Medicine
The Sisters of Holy Cross praise Father Johns Medicine as a remedy for bronchial troubles and a tonic for the weak and run down. Several institution members report beneficial results. Signed by Sisters of Holy Cross, 44 Chandler street, Nashua, N. H.
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Father John
Sisters of Holy Cross
Chandler Street
Nashue
N. H
RAN FIRST ENGINE INTO NEW CASTLE
James Bonham, engineer on the first train to reach New Castle, dies at his Coraopolis home at 70 after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran railroad man of 39 years with Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie lines. He was brother to Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Dunlap of this city.
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James Bonham
New Castle
Coraopolis
William Norris
H. R. Dunlap
Bonham
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Bulgaria Proclaims Freedom Amid Balkan Tensions
Europe watches as Bulgaria declares freedom and Turkey mobilizes up to 150000 troops with potential to muster a million, a two month process. Paris reports mediation talks among France, England, and Russia, with Dr Stanikoff to join. Austria-Hungary signals ambition to seize Bosnia and Herzegovina while honoring the Berlin treaty.
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Paris
Foreign Office
France
England
Russia
Turkey
Bulgaria
Pichon
Iswolsky
Naom Pasha
Stanikoff
Balkan
Franz Josef
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Berlin
Austria-Hungary
Woman Hurt On Street Car In Bizarre Accident
Mrs. Belle Whiteman of 63 Crawford avenue was seriously injured Sunday evening when a water tank on a Pittsburg Harmony Butler New Castle street car broke loose, struck her head and shoulders as she rode toward the city. She is under care at her mother's home at 109 Bay street.
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Belle Whiteman
Crawford Avenue
Smith
Bay Street
Rev Magill Closes Pastorate At Second United
Rev Andrew Magill wrapped up a three year pastorate at Second United Presbyterian Church with his Sunday evening sermon The Good Samaritan. He thanked the choir and congregation for their support then announced his move to a larger field in Brooklyn New York leaving Thursday for the new assignment.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Andrew Magill
Magill
Brooklyn
N. Y
Excitement at Hodgkinson Store Sparks Crowded Street Scene
A crowd of several hundred gathered outside the Hodgkinson tailor shop on North Mercer street after reports of a possible burglary or a death by own action. Four patrolmen searched the premises and returned with no findings. Miss Louisa Edgar of Blaine street departs Monday evening for Beaver Falls to visit friends.
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Hodgkinson Tailor
Mercer Street
Hodgkinson
Louisa Edgar
Blaine Street
Beaver Falls
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Big Run Street
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St. Mary's Cemetery
Infant
Ministerial Assn
Child
Mehenaaee Nic
Lds
Beaver Valley Railroad
Europe
Rev. Magill
East Grant Street
Peter Siefert
East Street
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Price
Robert B. English
North Beaver St
D. H. Murphy
Park Avenue
Ed. L. Long
Clutton's
Star Grocery Company
North Mercer Street
Uncle Sam
Washington
Franklin Institute
Rochester
First Baptist Church
Champ Clark
Castle
E.J.O' Brien
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Bell
Joe Cujo
Moravia Road
Blaine St
David Jinks
Cascade Ts
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Care News
C. Ed Smith Hardware Co
Chester White Aces
Collie
J. A. Book
City
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Princeton Bell
The
New Century Novelty Company
North Hill
Shaw Street
Maxwell
Lehr
Pittsburg St
H. P. Cadillac
New Castle Machine Company
South Street
Wallace Avenue
Robert L. Wallace
Out Street
Connors
Bath
Butler Avenue
Harrison Street
Martin Street
Huron Avenue
Lawrence Realty Co
Dean Block
Bell Phone
Wal- Huron Avenue
New Wil- Union
Ask T. Sheaney
Croton Avenue
Dufford
Amelia Kradle
New Castle Marble and Granite Works
South Mill Street
R. C. Fralick
Central City Typewriter Exchange
West Fayette Street
Syracuse
Loan & Trust Co
Crescent Portland
van Horn
Leesburg
Thompson Run
G. H. van Horn
City Water and Gas
Wood Street
Bath and Board
Phillips Place
R. W. Genkinger
Neshanock Ave
Neshannock Ave
N. Mercer St
West Neshannnock Avenue
Jerre Bau
North
Walnut Street
W. K. Hugus
L. A. & Trust Co
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Inquire News
EE. Long Ave
Mill
Long Ave
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Epworth Street
Fairview Avenue
New Castle Hotel
Crawford Ave
Garfield Avenue
W. G. Ayers
C. E. Smith Hardware Company
W. S. Davis
Bogies and
Highland Avenues
Chautauqua, N. Y
Washington, Mill Or
Water Streets
Mahoningtown
Michael Hannon
Euwers
Euwers’ & Brown & Hamilton
News Office
Eastbrook Woolen Mills
S. Hutchinson
Outlet, Co
M. Co. A. Bldg
Eote
A. E. Shepard
Spirella Corset, Company
Spirella
Calcutta
India
T. W. Conroy
Union
Taos
Gillard
Elgin
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Albert Simpson
Margaret Annsley Natala de Masi
Giovanna Gerace George D. Jones
Elizabeth K. Roberts
Hillsville
New Castle Portland Cement Company
Greer Block
City of
Lawrence County
Edwin F. Norris
Sec’y
Charles M. Morrow
Scott Street
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