Dr. J. Britton Dies After Illness of Five Days
Dr. J. Britton a prominent Beaver Falls physician dies after a short illness at his home 117 South Jefferson street. Born November 19 1850 in Darlington Beaver county he practiced in this city many years and was well known in social circles. Survived by mother Margaret A. Britton Beaver Falls brother Frank A. Britton also of Beaver Falls and children William H. Britton Mrs William H. Traham New Castle Mrs Charles A. Owens Beaver Falls. wife Anna Britton died in 190. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at the residence with interment at Oak Park.
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J. Britton
South
Jefferson Street
Britton
Darlington
Beaver County
Jeremiah E
Margaret Bricker A
Ben Hur
Margaret A. Britton
Beaver Falls
Frank A. Britton
William H. Britton
William H. ‘Traham
New Castle
Charles A. Owens
Anna Britton
Oak Park
Testimony Reveals Morphine Smuggling at Western Penitentiary
Testimony at the Western penitentiary investigation in Pittsburg shows 500 morphine tablets smuggled into the prison and sold to convicts. Former Deputy Warder Corbett attacks Warden Johnson and others during questioning.
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Western Penitentiary
Pittsburg
Warder
Corbett
Johnson
Fountain of Youth Soap Recipe Promises Easy Cleaning
Anty Drudge jokes about a Fountain of Eternal Youth while Mrs Weary laments aging from hard work. Anty Drudge touts Fels Naptha soap as a lightener and cleaner that lets washing occur in cool water with minimal rubbing, claiming it makes her feel sixteen.
Lawrence County Reformers Convenes November Convention
Arrangements are nearly complete for the Lawrence County Auxiliary of the National Reform Association annual convention to be held November 12 and 13 at the Reform Presbyterian church. Delegates from the city and county are expected with Rev. J. S. Martin leading the program.
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Lawrence County
National Reform Association
Reformed Presbyterian Church
J. 8S. Martin
A. B. McCormick
J. Elmer Campbell
George A. Dickson
T. A. Kimes
Robert M. Russell
Westminster College
H. J. Whalen
First Baptist Church
M. W. Keith
Mahoningtown
William Parsons
Beaver Falls
Young Women’s Missionary Society of the Convention Church
Anniversary of Local Y.W.C.A. marks first year of growth
The article celebrates the first anniversary of the Young Women's Christian Association in New Castle. It notes initial organization on October 14 last year, rapid growth to 1,200 members, solid finances, and thriving departments including cafeteria, education, Bible study, and a new gym under Miss Cora M. Irby.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Coliseum
William Asher
J. Wilbur Chapman
New Castle
L. M. Gates
Grace Erhardt
Association
Christine Amoss
Miss Amoss
Cora M. Irby
Arbor Day Celebration Declared for School Children
State wide Arbor Day planned by State Superintendent Nathan C. Schaffer with October 23 set as the first observance. The event urges pupils and teachers to plant trees to aid timberlands harmed by recent forest fires.
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Nathan C. Schaffer
Schaffer
Phantom Halloween party planned by Y W C A
Ghosts and phantoms will attend a Halloween Membership Social next Tuesday night in the YWCA rooms. Mrs E A Donnan’s Sunday school class A B C girls assist. surprises planned. attendees to come as phantoms for amusement.
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Hallowe'en
Young Women’s Christian Association
E. A. Donnan
Rev Billy Sunday names an all star baseball lineup
The article lists Rev. Billy Sunday's selected all star team with players from major leagues. Names include Wagner Cobb Clarke Lajoie Donlin Bradley Rhodes McQuillan Powell Young Joss and Kling among others. The selection features positions at infield and outfield plus pitchers and catcher.
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Pirates
Wagner
Clarke
Billy Sunday
Sunday
Chance
Chicago Nationals
Lajoie
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Nationals
Bradley
Americans
Cobb
Detroit
Donlin
New York
Banquet at Y M C A Thursday Night Likely Big Turnout
Officers and directors of the Y M C A plan a complimentary banquet at the Y M C A building tonight. A large number of invitations have been issued and the event is expected to be well attended. The menu has been prepared by the banquet committee and will be served at 7 15 p m by the ladies auxiliary.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Trial Opens Over Bridge Fatality Murder Charge
The trial of John Krizay of Youngstown began Tuesday on a second degree murder charge. He is accused of throwing John Markovo from a bridge, where Markovo fell onto rocks and died.
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John Krizay
Youngstown
John Markovo
Markovo
Home Guards Call for Names in Insurance Probe
A Cleveland notice urges members of the Home Guards Association to send names and addresses to the undersigned for disclosures tied to an Ohio Insurance Department investigation.
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Ohio Insurance Department
P. O
Cleveland
Ohio
New Lot of Coats Arrives in All Styles and Prices
Yesterday a shipment of 36 inch medium weight Covert and Light Mix coats arrived for present use. The shop offers Ladies and Misses coats in fitted semi fitted Yankee Princess plain and Novelty cloths with prices from 5.00 to 25.00 and special values at 8.50 1.00 and 10.00 through 19.50. Misses coats 6 to 14 years in Novelty Bearskin Broad cloth Kersey and other fabrics priced 1.98 2.50 3.98 5.00 5.98 6.98 7.50 8.98 10.00.
Folk Fur Sale Promises Great Variety and Low Prices
When shopping for furs, visit us to compare our offerings and find sharp pricing. A wide selection of fur types is available at popular, affordable rates for shoppers seeking value.
Best Blanket Values In Cotton And Wool Goods
Blanket sale notes low prices across baby to wool options. Baby blankets start at 39c with designs like Bo-Peep and Teddy Bear in colors pink tan blue white priced from 39c to 95c. Wool blankets range from 2.98 to 7.50 with several mid tier options.
Sale on White Lawn Shirt Waists Falls to $1.98
The sale advertises White Lawn Shirt Waists previously priced at 2.50 to 3.50 now offered at 1.98. Shoppers are invited to choose from the remaining stock in sizes and styles available.
Widow recounts note left by man who hanged himself
Mrs. Lillian Walker explains W H Lucas left a note and followed her from Franklin to the county jail area where he hanged himself. Lucas, a butler, had become infatuated with Walker and left his body at Offutt's morgue as sheriff sought her at a Pittsburgh hospital.
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Lillian Walker
W. H. Lucas
Lucas
Franklin
Broner
Rose Point
Offutt's
Waddington
Nannie Stevens
Pittsburgh
In Arid
Little Girl Killed by Third Avenue Trolley Car
A New York street railway worker mourns his daughter Marion who died while buying milk for a hungry baby with the family’s last dime. Dispossessed families sought charity help, and a dime purchased milk before tragedy struck on Third Avenue.
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New York
John M. Meade
Third Avenue
Meade
Organization Society For
Marion
Noted speaker to address Y M C A on New Year’s Day
Wilbur Crafts national secretary of the National Reform association will speak at the Y M C A chapel on New Year’s day. Crafts is a prominent reform movement figure and his appearance in the city is expected to draw a wide audience, as New Year’s day frees many to attend.
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Young Mens’ Christian Association
Wilbur Crafts
National Reform Association
United States
Will Build Ships While Poor Starve
London report on October 22 notes Prime Minister Asquith proposing a $1.5 million unemployment fund and speeding naval shipbuilding. Admiralty orders call for nine torpedo boat destroyers and five unarmored cruisers costing $12.5 million, two months earlier than planned. War office to recruit 24,000 men for winter reserves, but labor members remain unsatisfied.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Admiralty
War Office
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