Meeting to Organize a Brethrenville Y M C A
About fifty men met in the Gotshell Chamber to discuss forming a Young Men's Christian Association. The meeting elected T. A. Hammond as chair and heard Kennedy Crumline advocate strong local support, gymnasium facilities, and a robust financial base for a permanent Y M C A in Brevhenville. The discussion covered investment, building plans, and a staged investigation led by state and local committees to gauge feasibility and funding.
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Gotshell
Christian Ag
Uide
Flumber
Stenchville
Manchester
T. A. Hammond
Kennedy Crumline
Brevhenville
Y. M. CG
Sterling
A. Atrong Financial Basia
Y.M
The
Ted
Searle
President nominates Miller for postmaster again
Washington report notes March 24 nomination of Martin L Miller of Sterbenynow to reappoint as postmaster. The item reflects a routine Senate action with Miller seeking to continue as head of local mail service.
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Washington
Senate
Martin L. Miller
SterbenyiNo
Re. Postimaster
Ground Broken for Prof Maurer House in Gill Addition
Tuesday the contractor James Medcalf broke ground for Prof Maurer’s new eight room house in the Gill Addition on Sixth avenue. Italian injured: John Martin No 1 979 fell at La Belle yesterday after noon and was seriously bruised about the back and ribs. he was taken to the GHP hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Medcalf
Prof. Maurer
Gill
Sixth Avenue
John Martin
la Belle
GHP
Conference A Coal Meet Aims to Unite Eastern Men
A meeting of eastern and Ohio coal men, capitalists and promoters will be held today at the MecLure Renge. Delegates from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Hence, Diffonvale, St. Clairsville and other coal renters attend. The gathering stems from big coal deals in Helmont and Jefferson reported by the Herall-Star. If amicable, interests may unite under one head, forming a major coal company. discussion may last two to three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Diffonvale
St. Clairsville
Helmont and
Jefferson
Herall-Star
Interment and Funeral Notices Highlight Local Events
The afternoon services included an interment at New Cumberland for a local figure. Bernard Cleary was killed in an Erie yards incident between Youngstown and Hazleton attended by nearby relatives. Plans surfaced for Pan Handle Traction to extend from Wellsboro to Crags Creek linking with Wabash. Surveyor Boyd moves to secure city and county franchises. A Cadiz murder trial for John Czeczk of Anthony Boulkoski resulted in a second degree verdict with sentencing expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Cleary
Erie Railroad
Youngstown
Hazleton
Pan Hantie Traction Company
Wellsboro
Crags Creek
Wabash
Boyd
Anthony Boulkoski
John Czeczk
Cadiz
Robeyville
Adena
Tailors at Work Sign new Union Wares
The marchant tailors of hia cay have signed the new seale of wares presented by the Journeymen Tailors Union and the men went back to work today. The Wilson & Fisher real estate agency has sold for Meckeely Bros. one of their new houses on Lincoln avenue to Mrs. Nancy J. Beltz for 1450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchant Tailors
Hia Cay
Journeymen ‘Tailors' Union
Wilson & Fisher Real Estate Agency
Meckeely Bros
Lincoln Avenue
Nancy J. Beltz
Philippine independence debate and Rhea unseating in House
Washington report details the House voting 19 to unseat Rheawort of Kentucky and seat McKenzie Moss, aligning with Republicans on dominant issues. Debate touched on army appropriations and Philippine status, with remarks by Scarborough and Gaines noting independence prospects and strict South Carolina election laws. The session adjourned at 4:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rheawort
Kentucky
McKenzie Moss
Hanbury and Vreeland
New York
Rhea
Scarborough
South Carolina
Gaines
Tennessee
South
Dem
Tenn
Philippines
United States Army
Cuba
Discrepancy in Registrations on Ages of Women
A number of women who registered on Friday and Saturday gave ages of 21, while responses on length of residence in the state varied from 3 to 50 years. Registrars questioned the inconsistent answers.
Old River Man Thomas Piston Dies at 93
Thomas Piston, long time river pilot and among the area’s oldest residents, died aged 93. He floated many barges on the Ohio before steamers. He was a longtime Methodist church member of over sixty years and funeral arrangements were previously noted in these columns.
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Waa
Thomas Piston
Titonville
Ohio
Liston
Methodist Church
Habeas Corpus Proceedings for Frederick Bennett
Frederick Bennett, jailed as a fugitive from Pennsylvania for alleged criminal operation, began habeas corpus proceedings in Probate Court. The case is set for a hearing Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bennett
Pennsylvania
Fire Cleared Hillside Fire In Pleasant Heights
Citizens on downtown streets watched a fireworks display as Pleasant Heights burned with high dry weeds and dead grass. The blaze, likely started to prevent later costly damage, involved piles of lumber prepared for building.
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Pleasant Heights
Bowlers Challenge Toronto Team vs Knockers at Brunswick Alleys
The Toronto Bowling team has challenged the Knockers to a series of games on the Brunswick alleys. The challenge has been accepted and arrangements are under way. Bowling is becoming a popular pastime in the city with rising patronage at the Brunswick alleys, and groups of ladies have begun renting alleys for daytime sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Brunswick
Sheriff Returns Fulmer to Hancock County for Assault Charge
Hancock county West Virginia sheriff C F Allison appeared in Common Pleas Court with governor honored requisition papers for Peter Fulmer jailed here. Fulmer, identified, faced a hearing and was handed to Hancock county and taken to New Cumberland for alleged assault with intent to kill B F Watson of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
C. F. Allison
Hancock County
W. Va
Common Pleas Court
Nash
Peter Fulmer
B. F. Watson
Toronto
R.G. Richards
Fullmer
Missing Man Inquiry Ties to River Floater in Brown’s Inland
Relatives of William Melloane, who vanished from his Washington home last January, visited the city today to check the river floater found weeks ago at Brown’s Inland. The description did not match the missing man, leaving the case unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Melloane
Wastington
Brown's
Smallpox Remedy Recipe Publicized in 1895
A Stockton Herald correspondent shared a centuries old remedy claiming to prevent or cure smallpox and scarlet fever. The recipe uses sulphate of zinc and foxglove in water with sugar, dosed hourly, asserting disease disappearance in twelve hours. The author urges physicians to adopt it to avoid pesthouses.
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Stockton
Herald
Jenner
England
World of Science
Esther
Fatal Pan Handle accident near Sheridan
A fast freight crashed into a section crew on the Pan Handle near Sheridan killing Lewis Denno and seriously injuring Tony and A Newark. The crew had left on a handcar in fog and did not see the west bound freight. The injured were taken to a Pittsburgh hospital. other workers escaped with minor injuries.
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Sheridan
Lewis Denno
Tony
A. Newark
Pittsburgh
Weather the Weather Man’s Guessing Machine Breaks
town notes list a weather guessing machine malfunction and a series of brief items. Daisy Powers chairs a Query Club meeting. Engineer Cox traces the old county road in 1854. hamline church bake sale nets about 80. John Price, 61, died in Columbus Hospital after wedlock in Salem township. Found watch returns to owner. Helen Kain’s funeral led by Rev Dacey. old house on Washington street preserves lath and walls. Lena O’Neal declares bankruptcy in U S Court with creditors hearing April 10. County Commissioner C M Brown back at office after illness. David S Jackson buys Ben Brady barber shop on Main Street. train crew find and repair a broken rat on the O P main near Urinant. Forepaugh Sells circus passes through on the Pau Handle with 67-car trains. chimney fire at Lizzie Probert’s home causes little damage. Wellsville mayor calls special election April 7 for water works bonds of 60 000. Mrs Charles Reynolds of Empire died Sunday.
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Query Club
Daisy Powers
Engineer Cox
Mingo
Old
County Road
Joseph Rickey
lJadiog
Hamline M. B. Church
John Price
Salem Township
Columbus
Monay
Hersid-Star
Wallace
Helen
Daniel Kain
Dacey
Washington Street
Lena
O'Neal
U. S
J. A. Moore
C. M. Brown
Commissioners
David S. Jackson
Steubenville
Ben Brady
Main Street
Tribune
Urinant
Justin Me
Pau
Calumbune
New York
Amass Lizzie Probert
Adams Street
Seventh
Welsville
Wpon
Charles. Rey
Olds
Empire
Sues for Divorce and Alimony for Anna M Anderson
Anna M Anderson petitions for divorce from Isaac T Anderson horseman of this city alleging marriage at Covington Kentucky on November 4 1890 two children deceased habitual drunkenness repeated beatings choking and destruction of clothing threats to kill and to destroy household goods and asks for alimony and restoration to maiden name Anna M Rogers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. ‘Anderson
Isaac T. Anderson
Covington
Ian
Anna M
Notable Prince Henry Banquet Acknowledged by Press Crowd
Cincinnati Times-Star notes Prince Henry of Prussia and his brother the Emperor highlighted by a landmark press banquet hosted by New York Staats Zeitung. Editors from across the country gathered in a first of its kind event, signaling a moment of historical significance and implying political undertones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times-Star
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Dnner
New York Staats Zeitung
Atlantic Ocean
Court Notes Reflect Local Adoptions and Licenses
Willan P. West a minor child of Anna M. Wot has been adopted by Edward Grisby and wife. Marriage licenses issued to John L. Ault and Minon 8 Guerin city Charles dwell and Cecilia Grisby city, Harry Binder and Elizabeth Ronita city, Wm R Sweeney and Minnie L Luscher city, Andrew Krupeterer and Margaret Farmer of Mingo. Robert R. Love administrator of Alexander Rose estate ordered to sell 161 acres at public sale. T A de Thompson administrator of George W Wallace estate ordered to sell a livery barn in Brilliant at private sale. Judge W McD Miller assigner of George B Kneff ordered to sell North Hu real estate appraised at 1100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pronte
Willan P. West
Anna M. Wot
Sen
Edward Grisby
John L. Ault
Minon
Guerin
City
Charles Dwell
Cecilia Grisby
Harry Binder
Hisabeth
Ronita
Wm. “R. Sweeney
Minoie L. Luscher
Andrew Krupeterer
Margaret Farmer
Mingo
Robert R. Love
Alexander Rose
T. A. de Thompson
George W. Wallace
Brilliant
W. McDaMiller
George B. Kneff
North HU
Min
Sranatelight Site Promoted At Bulsbacher’s Store
A brief notice advertising a new Sranatelight site at Bulsbacher’s store promises free take photos with purchases for a limited period. The item emphasizes no-cost prints and in-store demonstrations to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulsbacher’s
Firemen call out feared strike in Pennsylvanian coal fields
In Wickesharre, Pa on March 26 the executive board of the Stationary Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania voted to call out all firemen employed in the anthracite region if a miners strike occurs. In Albany on March 26 the Senate passed a bill giving the New York City Rapid Transit Commission authority over the proposed Pennsylvania railroad tunnel to overcome the commission's objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickesharre
Stationary Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania
Iqhe
Frone
Albany
N. Y
Senate
New York City
Not Settled Yet on Big Four Withdrawal
In Cleveland March 26 M D Ingalls president of the Big Four railroad arrived after a three weeks south and Cuba trip. He denied orders to withdraw from the Central Freight association saying membership legality must be determined by the attorneys and only then would a withdrawal be considered. He added if it is not beneficial to belong the company will stay and be satisfied to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Passenger Association
Civeland
M.D. Ingalls
Big Few
South
Cuba
Ingalls
Cleveland
Big Four
Central Freight Association
World and Local News in Brief
President-elect Thomas Estrada Palma will leave for Cuba late April to be inaugurated May 20. The battleship Wisconsin arrived in San Diego after a 20 000 mile voyage since October 14. Saloon passenger rates on ocean vessels will rise slightly around April 1. A White House conference on Cuban reciprocity included the president and House leaders. The Minnesota Prohibition convention opened in Minneapolis. The Ohio State Board of Arbitration will address the Alliance machinists strike. Marconi will speak during his Atlantic crossing. A Punxsutawney power mill explosion killed three and injured several. Five burned in a Rankin Carrie furnace blast. Pow derly's retention in office debated by Quay and Penrose. Dr Leon Zulayski reports a cancer cure seen as satisfactory by experts. Former President Grover Cleveland invited to Westminster College commencement. Booker T. Washington possible substitute invite. Several marriages noted in Pennsylvania and Maryland. A posse pursues James Wright for a large prize. alleged eight murders linked. In West Union, Herbert Scott and William and Henry Davis await charges for attempted murder of a punished student. Lt William F Richardson plans site inspections in Lewiston for National Guard encampment. site decision expected this week.
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Thomas Estrada Palma
Cuba
Wisconsin
San Diego
Cal
White House
Minnesota
Prohibition Party
Minneapolis
Ohio State Board of Arbitration
Alliance
Marconi
Atlantic
Punxsutawney
Carrie
Rankin
Quay
Penrage
Leon Zulayski
Vienna
Grover Cleveland
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Booker T. Washington
John S. Bush
Confluence
Annie EB. Liston
Kingwood
NW. Va
Charles William Troutman
Clara Hertland
Elk Lick
John H. Shoemaker
Cora A. Gorman
Wittenburg
Cumberland
James Wright
Bramwell
Wright
Tennessee Penitentiary
Herbert Scott
William
Henry Davis
West Union
W. Va
Joseph Walton
Scott
Walton
William F. Richardson
Pennsylvania State Arsenal
Harrisburg
Lewiston
National Guard
Wabash Via Two Routes For Westerly Maryland Line
The Wabash plans a Maryland line backed by Geo and Helen Gould. Routes under consideration include a Pittsburgh to Zanesville path joining West Virginia Central to Cumberland and Baltimore, or a Pittsburgh to Uniontown route over the mountains to Cumberland. President Ramsay favors the latter for a better Pittsburgh eastward link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Fyt P Syndicate
Geo
Helen Gould
Jay Ganks
Rantier
I. Pacific
Kerensay
Pat
Doonan
Gowld
Heren
Kerens
Howard
Myron 'S. Herrick
Cleveland
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Judes Pierce
Mr. Fuller
West Virginia Central
Wabash
Heme
Wheeling & Lake Fine
Pittsburgh
Zanesville
Belington
W. Va
Cumberland
Baltimore and Cumberland
Hancock
Baltimore
Tidewater
Pitsburgh
Uniontown
Ramsay
Haltimore & Ohio
Wabash railroad bids open for Mingo to Jewett stretch
Bids closed yesterday on twenty miles of rail line from Mingo Junction to Jewett with 35 bids. Contracts to be awarded in a week or two after tabulation and St Louis examination by President Ramsey. Work divided into one mile sections and rushed to completion. Estimated cost about 150000 dollars per mile totaling three million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tbds
Wabash
Mingo Junction
Jewett
Ohio River
Sts
St. Louis
Ramsey
Death of Nick Vitas After Iron Strike at No 3 Furnace
Nick Vitas also known as John Bosto died of skull fracture injuries suffered last Thursday at Mingo Junction while at No 3 furnace. He was 86, married with a wife and child in Austro-Hungary, described as a industrious workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Vitas
John Bosto
No. 3
Mingo Junction
Gill Hospital
Austro-Hungary
Travels in an Auto with Dr EB White at Imperial
Dr EB White representing One Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester NY will be at the Imperial for the rest of the week. He reports the largest business in the firm’s history since 1860 and claims the pure malt whiskey is government approved as a medicine and endorsed by hospitals and physicians. He promotes advertising and tours country towns in a Locomobile, joking with friends about selling whiskey without drinking it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. F. White
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Imperial
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Thomas “Rider
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H. A Wilbur
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Groves
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Philippine Standing Army
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Atlantic City
Cecilia Bernett
Goldie Rosaenbloom
Allegheny
Edna Mylar
Unionport
John Woodcock
New Martinsville
G. W. Maple
Hammondaville
Nina Aber
Harriet Barner
Wellston
Ure
Cly
Wille J. Dodda
G. G. Gaston
J. CG. Mather
Bloomfield
C. 2. Salmon
J. W. Gill
Chicago
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Geo. Curry
Monaca
Sophia
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Wellsville
Laura Nicholson
Marks Hag
Mia
Chastkon
Cecilia
Bernett
Stupt
J. J. Bernett
James Cochran
North Fourth Street
W.H. Mooney
Helen Mooney
Mrev Sherman Walker
JC. Gray
Martin's Ferry
H. D. Wintringer
H. G. Dohrman
Josephine MacFie
London
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Fiske
Hatch
A. E. Herald
Oxnard
Coal Hill
Maple
Gil
Heiskell
Aly Wigaid
Paul Gta
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