Making $4000 a Day James McCray’s Oil Boom Tale
Death of James M. McCray connects to the Palmy days of Franklin’s oil boom. Born in the late 1860s, McCray struck a large well on his farm and built enormous oil stores. He boasted wealth, aided many, faced thefts and legal issues, and lived a life of generosity yet endures scrutiny from sharpers.
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James McCray
Om City
James M. McCray
Franklin
McCray
Oi City
Foster Mitchell
Savd Mitchell
James
Jim McCray
Mr. Cray
Cape
James Net to Be Tried Again for McCausland Murder
Waynesburg, Oct 14. Oct term opens as James Net stands charged with William McCausland’s murder. Trial postponed to tomorrow for jury selection. Prosecution gained new attorney reinforcements including Captain B Devener and James E Sayers. Pardon Board has not acted on Sears Clark case with execution set for the 234th.
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James Net
McCausland
J. Donley
T. J. Neon
W. N
Pardon Board
Sears Clark
Typhoid Fever Rampant In Johnstown After Flood
October 14 report from JOINSTOWS notes 300 typhoid cases in Johnstown with 22 under care at the Philadelphia Red Cross hospital. A body of a child was found in Stoney Creek river during field work by state crews. Clara Barton leads Red Cross relief using Oklahoma houses as infirmaries, aiding the sick amid flood devastation.
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Stoney Creek River
Clara Barton
National Red Cross
Oklahoma
Pee Tee
Cote
Miss Barton
Johnstown
Philadelphia
Red Cros
Youngstown City Clerk Accused of Shortage and Irregularities
A dispatch from Youngstown reports the Board of Revision found irregularities in City Clerk J. Boller’s accounts. They allege unauthorized permit and sidewalk money, attempted transfer to the city treasurer, and excessive drinking. Rollers bondmen are Judge Louis M. King and Ral Miller. full report due tomorrow.
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YoungsTown
Board of Revision
Montgomery
Rose
Nutt
J. & Boller
Roller
Louis M. King
Ral Miller
Erie Gas War Spurs City Action and Legal Threats
The Erie gas dispute enters a tense phase as the city repeals the ordinance allowing the Pennsylvania Gas Company to use streets and instructs the solicitor to enforce it. The company may tear up lines and sue for damages, while a Citizens' Committee canvasses the town gathering powers of attorney from customers. Local turmoil spreads amid broader industry pressure.
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Erie
Pennsylvania Gas
Pennsylvania Company
Citizens’ Committee
Pension Certificate Came Too Late
Younesrows October M Eleazer Otis Perkins, a gallant soldier long employed at Brown Bonnell & Co., died today of consumption. He had applied for a pension last May and an hour after his death a certificate was issued granting him $17 a month. The loss all told is $8,000 with no insurance.
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Younesrows
M—Eleazer Otis Perkins
Mills of Brown, Bonnell & Co
Baltimore and Ohio Yard Engine Kills Helper in Newark
Baltimore and Ohio yard engine No 285 struck Herman Kraft in Newark on October 14. The accident was caused by Kraft's own carelessness as he jumped on the right side. his head was crushed and his legs broken.
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Tetectal
Dispatch
Newark
Baltimore and Ohio
Herman Kraft
Baltmore
Ohio
Lutheran Council Appoints Missions Superintendent in Pittsburgh
At the General Council meeting a motion to censure the Kirchenschatt German paper was debated and denounced. Dr. Koenig defended the paper while a committee was formed to study establishing a Chicago seminary. The Treasurer reported receipts of 0,274 05 and expenditures of 1,957 05. Rev. W. A. Passavant Jr. was named Superintendent of English Home Missions. Missions have been started at Newark Toledo Cleveland Decatur St Paul Minneapolis Red Wing Duluth Fargo Oak. A new series of Sunday school lessons was announced.
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General Council
The
Lutheran Church
Kirchenschatt
Philadelphia
Koenig
Chicago
Seiss
Passavant
Jacobs
Weldner
Spaeth
Steinhauser
Lindahl and
Richter
Messrs
W. H. Stooke
G. H. Moller
A. W. Pattiger
M. Langenstein
J. A. Kearcher
W. A. Passavant, Jr
Newark
N.J
Toledo
Cleveland
Decatur
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Red Wing
Duluth
Fireman Suspended After On Duty Altercation
Lieutenant d H Acheson of Engine No 7 faces suspension pending a hearing on drunkenness. Off duty last Friday he argued with James McKee Twelfth Ward School Board member and elder resident. The dispute over Acheson's sister led to a fight. McKee struck back and Acheson returned with a monkey wrench.
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D. H. Acheson
Acheson
McKee
Lack of Motive Power Slows Slack Coal Shipping
Slack coal prices rose 20 to 40 cents per ton as railroads shortage of motive power and the Pittsburg and Western line refused to ship slack coal. Iron manufacturers in the Mahoning Valley pay premium, while a leading coal operator notes reduced shipments this year and only 40 tons moved for lake transportation where 15,000 tons last year were shipped. Railroads distributed cars pro rata, highlighting broad rail capacity issues.
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Slack
Pittsburg and
Western Road
Mahoning Valley
McClintock & Co Carpets in Pittsburg Store Window Display
New advertisements announce McClintock and Co offering carpets curtains and furniture in lighter colors suited to Pittsburg's clearer environment. The copy invites inspections of show windows exposition displays and in store stock with expert sales staff ready to help pair fabrics and colors and provide special drapery sketches.
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Pittsburg
Exhibits Sterling Silver From Tombstone Mines at Market Street
In Grogan's Window at 443 Market Street two bers fine silver on exhibition during the week from mines of Sterling Silver Mining Co Tombstone Ariz. The stock owned entirely by Pittsburgers.
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Sterling Silver Mining Co
Tombstone
Ariz
Pittsburgers
Save on soap and wear with Walker’s Wax Soap ad
Ad copy urges saving money by choosing Walker’s Wax Soap to reduce washing effort. Mentions Boces & Bux gloves and Marvin’s self rising pancake flour for hot cakes. Also references Wainwright’s beer for purity and urges ladies to show ads to husbands.
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Walker
Boces & Bux
Marvin
Death notices and funeral notices from 1880s Pittsburgh area
A dense list of obituaries and funeral notices for Thomas J Anthony Joseph Cain Creighton Dempsey Evans Frey Fulton Jefferson Haworth Hulbert Irwin Kennedy Miller Munnis Nelson Patterson Purves Scott and others. Entries include ages, dates, residence addresses, and funeral or memorial service details, with invites to friends and family.
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Anthony
Thomas J
David Ana — Anthony
Corner Street
Soho
Fourteenth Ward
CADN
Francis
Catherine Cain
Tustin Street
Joseph Cain
Tursp
Creighton
TA. Mo
Carrol Street
Blaen Eee L
Dempsey
Walter M
John Dempsey
Walls Station
ToEsanar
Evans
New Castle
Albert Evans
Wilson Avenue
Frey
Amanda Avenue
Knoxville
Fulton
Jon ™ Fulton
Sain
Federal Street
Allegheny City
P. Wallace
T. Jefferson Haworth
James Ga
Martha W. Haworth
Pittsburg and Western
Allegheny
Ella
E. J. Irwin
Miss Bird McGinnem
Lithgow Avenue
Monongahela City
Kennedy
Annie
Patrick Kennedy
High Street
Miller
Mary Miller
Low Miller
Henry Miller
Marietta
O. Munnis
John McAllester
Emma
John Munnis
William B. Munnis
Main Street
Nelson
Caroline Nelson
William Nelson
Ashton Avenue
Eleventh Ward
Atterson
Los Paes Ria
Harry
Nathaniel
Penn Avenue
William Kia
George
Philadelphia
Scott
Elizabeth Book
Wyoming Street
Mt. Washington
Thirty-second Ward
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Tam
Rankin
Domun
Istacial
Brappeen
Rankin Station
Haltimore and Obie
Braddoce Wire Mill Company
Owen Sheahy
Fort Pitt
Eee
Death
the Lutheran Council
Pitsburg
WANDS
Allegheny Park
Watson Park
Watson
William Soheint
Caroline M. Mil
Mary Hat
Nicholas
Annie Miller
Braddock Michae
Photrowsk
Nassroceree
Nocsoses
Redettsburg
Pitteburee
Homestead
Braddock
Pittborg
Eddock
sMansfield
Mansfield
la Pittsbure
Beccn
Beech Clit
Pittuburg
Allegheny Allegheny Mansfeld
Nature
Ayer
L. L. Brown
Horace Fairbrother
Rockingham
Dr. J
Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Blooker
McClintock &Co
Aen
Children's
Nadeshene Fleishman &Co
Grogan
Market Street
Wainwright
James Archibald
SRO
STAEL
Third Avenue
Smithfi Field St
Central Hotel
A Co
North America
William L Jones
Ourth Avenue
Western Insurance Coo
Wood Street
Auetohn Fh Jagkbon
Hefet Trs
P. Herbert
Amargara
White Alley
J. M. McClaren
Smithfield
Fourth Avenue
CANTO
CO Furniture
Fifth Avenue
Ocki Rrs
AME
Bbc
Doane Vane Edit Nebo
Medline Wenn
HNL
HN. L. eSara
Ogee
AG. Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
Seventh and
Eighth Streets
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
A. J. Rankin
Pitts
E. Holden
Fee
Kelly
JAS. Mneil & Bro
F. Zoeller
Thomson
Dr. Gilbert
C P
Sixth St
Penn Ave
W. L. Douglas
Congress
Brockton, Mass
Douglas
Police
Xtra Value Co
Workingman’s
Sista
M. Lane
Alee
Carter
Carson Street
Holman
Rebecca Street
Ieee
Eclip
Epps
Civil Service
Meltons
Kerseys
Wales
Et Ward
Little Boys
Big Boys
Gusky
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!