Lightning Strike Blind Sighter Sparks Near Rock Hill
Frederick and Joseph Eberle and Charles Fleger were picking cherries on Rock Hill when a thunderstorm rolled in. Fleger was struck by lightning and knocked unconscious, later reviving after aid. his left leg, shoulder, and trousers were damaged. The Eberles escaped with minor injuries and scorched clothes.
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Nourwrowx
Frederick
Joseph Eberles
Charles Fleger
Rock Hill
West Macsyunk
Eberles
Fleger
Joseph Eberle
County Grange seeks tax relief by political pledge
Greexenvars July 7 farmers plan a vigorous push against costly measures. The Derry Grange, large in the county, pledged to back only candidates who will support tax reduction, oppose large public salaries, curb appropriations, resist railroad passes, and deny political ties to any party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greexenvars
Derry Grange
Young Bloods Lose Pile Backing Short Horse Race
In Franklin on July 4 Emienton youths funded Pittsburg rider W D Banker to win a road race from Old City to Franklin. Banker finished seventh, leaving bettors claiming the funds flowed to Pittsburg pockets. Officials deny fraud while Emienton, Parker, Butler and Oil City must recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Horse
Dispatch
Franklin
Emienton
W. D. Banker
Pittsburg
Old City
Emlenten Apprce
Wtake
Emlenton
Parker, Hutler
Oil City
Hungarians Refuse Census Questions as Arrests Ordered
A line of the cut-off branch of the Pennsylvania road reports several Hungarian residents jailed for refusing to answer census enumerator questions. Hearings began at 10 o clock with cert arrests issued immediately. Trouble was noted in East White and South White with arrests and one group consenting only to answer a few questions under warrant.
Contemplated Departure of Original Package Trade
July 7 report from Lercusvere states original package firms plan a new departure with whisky in 2, 46 and 6 ounce bottles named twins and trinity to enter this week. Police accompany crews moving products to and from local outlets amid public concern over alcohol consumption.
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Diefatch
Lercusvere
Twins
Trinity
Gkpall
Proposition to loan $100000 to Wheeling on Lake Erie railroad defeated
At the county commissioners session July 7 the proposal to submit a county loan of 100000 in aid of the Wheeling on Lake Erie Railroad to a vote was turned down after lengthy discussion. A petition by business leaders favored the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Wheeling On Lake Erie Railroad Company
Union Railroad
Glorious Charity Work Noted In Scotrun Rescue Efforts
The Scotrun relief committee reports 2082.80 collected from miners aid with contributions including 100 from B Childs & Co Pittsburg. A total of 1921.72 was distributed among those in need as relief committees continue efforts. Latrobe group sent 5140 to support the relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerfoot, Byrne, Wise
Parker
B. Childs & Co
Pittsburg
Yrea Tomlin
D. W. Jones
Tragic train accident and fireside notices for Pennsylvania
Trains cut off Lewis Jefferson's leg at Tyrone and Robert McMullen, 20, lost both legs at Bellaire and likely will die. Bonded lists show eloping Braddock couple return from Indiana. Scottdale labour strike and negotiations with contractor Long. Scattered reports include arson fire for Susax Rice, wrongfully jailed butcher William Basher, a savage dog bite near Uniontown, and a rocket incident at Scottdale.
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Pennsylvania
Ohie
Lewis Jefferson
Tyrone
Bellaire
Robert McMullen
Braddock
Calvin Fitzins
Indiana
Long
Scottdale
Privstine
Shannon
Hellefonte
Susax Rice
Canton
Freedom
William Basher
Beaver Falls
William Brownfield
Uniontown
Groxge Dixon
Sewickley
Lackawanexa
Frances
Swan
Scranton
Bam
William Cunningham
Altoons
H.C. Petty
Ritchie County
W. Va
Obituary notices and funeral announcements from Pittsburgh area
A busy death and funeral column lists multiple notices across Allegheny and surrounding areas. Entries include DOYLE Ellen of Blakes Lake Church Sugar Creek Armstrong Co Pa funeral St Mary Cemetery Pittsburgh. EDWARDS Mabry James and others. GILFILLEN. GESSMILL GOKR. GORDON Elm Areth H.. GREGG Rupert James. HARRIS Magere J.. HARTFORD. KIESCH George Oscar. LOWRY. MCCORMICK Regina Josaphine. McKEE John with dates July 6 through July 8, various times and residences in Pittsburgh and nearby towns.
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Bright
Michael A. Bright
St. Francis Hospital
Turspay
Brennan
Ma BrenNan
Relid Eee
Emmet Street
Center Avenue
Thirteenth Ward
St. Bridget’s Church
Burns
Fallston
Ee Burns
A. A
Ma Barns
Byrnes
Leechville
Beaver County
Mary Asn
John i. Byrnes
Thomas Street
Allegheny City
Cook
William Z. Laura Cook
Coleman
Butler Street
Sharpsburg Bridge
Clinch
Ma Prage
James H
Mary Clinch
Carnegie Avenue
Critchlow
Pr. m
Dollie Myrtle
James
Florence Criveblow
Keystone Avenue
Bear Fifty-third Street
Stewart's
Euma J
H. H. Berlin
DOYLE
Ellen Do
Allegheny Station
Hand Street Bridge
Edwards
Mabry
Matthew Edwards
Ellsworth Avenue
Twentieth Ward
Gilfillen
Mantra A
John Gilfillen
Arch Street
City
Geimm
Goldsmith
New Street
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Gordon
Tedo Elm
Areth H
North Avenue
Gregg
Rupert James
John
Sarah Gregg
Chartiers Street
Ee Ener
Harrris
MaGere J
Willam G
Rose Harris
A. Hartford
Howley Avenue
CKB
Chicago
Forenk Mtaloes
A and
Lacy P. Noble
New Advertisements Offer Deep Discounts on Fabrics
Up and down the aisles this morning shoppers find drastic markdowns at B. & B. with Paris robes cut in half and imported dress goods slashed. Forty to fifty percent off assorted silks, silks and suiting fabrics, with India Silks priced at 35 cents and 27 inch varieties at 75 cents. High quality dress materials and crepes advertised to spur July business.
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Paris
Lister
Union
July Belt and Waist Sale Promises Big Bargains
A retail notice advertises waists at regular price 149 with patterns Black and White Stripes Black Polka Dots and Blue Striped. Early callers get first choice on limited patterns. Danzi ger stores plan July August hours 8am to 5pm weekdays and 7 30am to 10pm Saturdays plus a Chatelaine Bag promo and 10 000 belts priced 24 39 and 49 cents.
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Danziger's
A Mess in Clothing
Clothing merchants struggle with surplus goods pushed by manufacturers at low prices. Stores buy to sell at small prices, while our line promises guaranteed high quality at low prices. We offer broken lots and July discounts, a full range of Thin Goods, attractive prices, and merchant tailoring with 2,000 styles.
Dress Shields Offerings From Leading Makers
A dealer lists prominent dress shield brands and prices, urging shoppers to buy quality shields. The catalog includes Violet Rubber Lined, Horne & Ward Gutta Percha, Kleinort feather weight and silk shields, Gem rubber lined varieties, stockinet styles, and Goodyear stockinet options. Mail orders are welcome.
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Horne & Ward
Kleinort
Kleinert
Canfield
Goodyear
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Bate
Hans Concent
Jokers
Suckersville
Gahela Crry
Rankins
John Jones
William Spence
Joby Kelly
John Carter
Robert Craig
John Everpela
McComb
Ted
Murrinsville
Dtstatom
Snee
Morrison Farm
Hundred Foot
Patterson
Charles Young
E Patterson
Irft
Deva O11
Henry Wab
Bic Creek
News OF Three States
Yenterdnay
Frank Blot
Millvale
Katientarena
Antonia Wannenmacher
Peter Semolinizk
Anna Ballog
Westmoreland County
Filen McDavitt
Thomas Huston
Machel Allen
Tess
King Wader
Cleveland
Cleveland Baking Powder Co
Jyir
Fulton St
New York
Western Insurance CO
John B. Jackson
WM. P. Hersert
Goa
Kiesch
George Oscaar Kiesch
Springs
WrowEspar
Low R
Achilles Tutti
Wrowe Eianamern
Bungeaator
Uel D
Act E Lobr
McCormick
Regina Josaphine
Michael
Elizabeth MotCormick
Stanton Avenue
Nineteenth Ward
McKee
Joun McKee
Rotthoff
Lennora May
Mary Rotthoff
Carnegie Venue
Tursday
Stadelman
Mary Stadelman
Jans Chandler Sprague
McClure Avenue Presbyterian Church
Lovincibie Council
Denver
Mattings
Viceroy
Pepoda
Watet
McClintock &Co
Boggs & Buhl
Fifth Ave
Ner
Smithfield
Dia
Mond
Wanamaker
Brown
Cor
Sixth St. and
Penn Ave
Jyz-D
Danziger
Sixth St
Haines
Golden
James Archibald &Elivery and
Base BT
Lepresun
Peemeborg AN Ga
THE
People's Store
Logan
America
Campbell & Dick
Res Raeaience Tellas Siac Cao Ceena
Secor
Tae
Epps
Civil Service
MES Epps '& CO
H mi Ua
Hom
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London
Edgiana
Liberty Street
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