Mrs Dahringer Seeks Insurance on Murdered Husband
Mrs. Ann W. Dahringer of Sharon, imprisoned for murder, filed suit in Mercer seeking $2,000 from the Protected Home Circle. She is the named beneficiary on two life policies on Frederick Dahringer dated 1890 and 1894, with premiums paid to his death. the society says the claim may be voided by contract rules. Attorney Q A Gordon filed the action, signaling a contested effort to recover funds. Attorney J A McLaughry represents the insurer, pledging to fight the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Ann W. Dahringer
Sharon
Mercer
Dahringer
Q. A. Gordon
Insurance Society
Wade
Sharon P. H. C
New Bedford Church Centenary to Be Celebrated
The New Bedford congregation formerly Deer Creek marks its centennial on Thursday October 15 with a forenoon social and a 1 30 pm anniversary session featuring a historical sketch by Rev John Geary and addresses. An evening talk by Rev R M Russell will discuss The Old in the New. Fred Smith of Pulaski Pa invites attendees for planning and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Deer Creek
John Geary
R. M. Russell
D. D
Westminster College
Fred Smith
Pulaski, Pa
Convention Program for 5.5 Mahoningtown Sunday School
The Mahoningtown district Sunday School convention meets Thursday at Enon Valley Presbyterian church with afternoon devotionals and an evening service. Speakers include Rev. W. H. Miller, Mrs. G. W. Leyda, Rev. R. W. Skinner, Prof. J. L. Smith, Rev. William M. Barr, Rev. William B. Barr, and Mrs. J. L. Stratton. The program covers Gods Chance in worship, missions, schools, county officers, and a man-focused address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown
Enon Valley
Joseph Gilkey
William M. Barr
Mercer
J. L. Smith
M. W. Leslie
J. L. Stratton
J. A. Breckenridge
Margaret Merriman
William B. Barr
Cromwell's Sword Sells for Five Fifty at Auction
A Cromwell sword sent to John D. Rockefeller by Annie Parry of London, offered for 500, was auctioned by U S customs for 5.50. C W Woodbridge, a laborer in the appraisers' office, bought it after Rockefeller refused to accept the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Annie Parry
London
Eng
Oliver Cromwell
United States Customs
W. Woodbridge
Rockefeller
Hyomei Inhaler Promises Catarrh Cure and Refund
An ad touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever coughs colds and grip. The inhaler delivers antiseptic air to nose and throat and claims rapid relief. Customer testimonials praise relief, with a refund promise if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrett
Jeffersonville
September Falls Short in City Fines and Arrests
Mayor Harry J. Lusk reported September as a dull month for city finances with only $360.75 collected from fines costs permits and licenses. A total of 189 arrests occurred including 49 drunk 33 drunk and disorderly 37 disorderly and 13 suspicious, with eight jailed and 86 discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Lusk
Inspectors Favorable Report On Rose Point Bridge
George B. Zahnizer and two other inspectors report the Rose Point bridge is built per plans and specifications. The steel structure has a brick paved concrete floor, two spans of 80 feet each, totaling 166 feet with a 16 foot driveway. Built by Toledo Massillon Bridge Co. at about $8,000, it is expected to last 150 years if kept painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Zahnizer
Charles W. Beadel
P. K. Fike
Rose Point
Nelson Construction Company
Toledo- Massilon Bridge Company
Murder of Captain J Clayton Erb by Sister-in-law at Home
Captain J Clayton Erb of the Pennsylvania National Guard was shot and killed at his home near Media. His sister-in-law Mrs Catherine Beisell, present in the house with his wife, is in custody after reportedly firing to protect her sister. The couple had a troubled marriage with prior arrests involving Erb and his former wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. Clayton Erb
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Israel W. Durham
Red Gables
Media
Catherine Beisell
Erb
Collbach
W. G. Rothermal
Captain Erb
Girl Sues Father for Pay for Work
Eva Bogges of Youngstown filed suit against her father Richard Bogges seeking 936 dollars for six years of work done since she reached adulthood. She alleges she was kept home and forced to perform all domestic and manual labor and lived on charity from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Bogges
Youngstown
Richard Bogges
Judgainst
Woman May Have Succumbed to Fear Not Rabies
New York dispatch reports hydrophobia studies center on Mrs. Harvey Day of Elizabeth New Jersey who died after nine days of agony with hydrophobia symptoms. Doctor W Byron Coley faced resistance at the home but later secured autopsy permission to test whether fear rather than rabies caused the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Harvey Day
Elizabeth
N. J
W. Byron Coley
Surprise Farewell for Rev Magill Ends With Warm Gifts
The Second United Presbyterian congregation surprised retiring pastor Rev. Andrew Magill and his wife with a farewell party at the Warnock home in Superior street. An orchestra played, gifts included a gold watch and chain for Magill and a gold diamond brooch for Mrs. Magill, with a gold ring for their son Samuel. The couple will move to Brooklyn after a brief delay due to a prior service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian
Andrew Magill
Wright urged to fly English Channel from Calais
Le Mans reports say Wilbur Wright, holder of all aeroplane records and the French syndicate prize, is urged to attempt a Calais Dover flight. Officials claim a 40 minute crossing is feasible though Wright hesitates, arguing it adds no new proof of practicality and risks are unnecessary. Last evening Wright made a flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE Mans
Wilbur Wright
English Channel
Wright
Calais
Dover
Special half price sale at McKee's Medicine on Dr Howard's remedy
McKee's Medicine Store promotes Dr Howard's specific for constipation dyspepsia and liver trouble at 25 cents a bottle. Each 50 cent bottle holds sixty doses and the store offers a money back guarantee if the remedy fails to cure. The ad urges readers to take advantage of the lower price this week.
Wright Secures French Rights Prize After Record Flight
Wright completes a one hour four minutes and twenty six second passenger flight with Arnold Forydice, surpassing a prior 55 minute 37 second run. The syndicate led by Lazare Weiller confirms time and weight conditions met, enabling Wright to claim the $100,000 prize for the French rights to the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Forydice
Wright
Lazare Weiller
Realty Transfers List from Local Deeds Office
Property deeds show transfers including Haines to Houk in Hazel Dell for 300 dollars and Culbertson to Ella Culbertson in Scott for 1 dollar. Transactions span New Castle to Slippery Rock and Ellwood to Pulaski with values from 1 to 5 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Haines
J. W. Houk
Hazel Dell
Samuel S. Culbertson
Et al
Ella Culbertson
Scott
Robert C. Aiken
D. L. Cunningham
Wayne
Burns Fisher
Clyde H. Hartsuff
Third Ward
The
Pittsburg Co
Wm. Morgal
Ellwood
John W. Brothers
George King
New Castle
Fair Grounds Land Co
Laura
Davies
Second Ward
D. Kay
Francis M. Davis
Wampum
Anna. B. Black
W. A. Boak
Slipperyrock
W. P. Boak
J. A. Boak
Ellen McGavin
Cora Baughman
Pulaski
J. L
Hubbard considers water supply plan from Sharon line
Hubbard village officials weigh a water supply project with potential line from Sharon. Decision pending on cost and feasibility as they study the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard Village
Sharon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Protected Home Circle
Pittsburg Street
McCulloch & CO
R. S. McCulloch & CO
Pittsburg St
Fred Dickson
God
Rev
R. 8. Porter
Westfield Presbyterian Church
Cromwell
Durham
Rev. Magill
George
James Snyder
Hubbard
R. S. McCulloch , CO
Aeroplane
Bollard’s Shoes
D.R. Bollard
Opera House
Reis Circuit
Mgrs
E. H. Norris
Bus. Mer
John J. Murray
Florence Stock Co
Florence J. Murray
Brunetts
Cascade Theatre
South Mill ST
Charles M. Morrow
Bell Phone
Scott, Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!