BRIEFLY TOLD
John W. McMillan, of Grove City, has had his pension increased from $14
to $17 a month.
Cynthia Hull, of Hartford, has been adjudged an imbecile, and W. D.
McFarland named as guardian.
Lewis Hanson has purchased 7 acres of land in Brookfield township from
Malvina E. Offensend. Consideration $450.
Christmas buyers will find something to their interest by consulting
C.M. Rice’s advertisement in this issue of the HERALD.
The
council of Wheatland has granted the Sharon & Wheatland Street
Railway Company the right of way over streets in that borough.
The
Naval Fair and Supper given in Ashton hall Saturday evening by the
ladies of the First Christian church, was a success in every
particular. The net receipts were $235.
C.H. Yeager & Co.
have been awarded the contract for furnishing the Morgan opera house
with carpets and coverings for same. About 1000 yards of velvet carpet
will be used.
Hugh
Morris, of the Central House, has purchased of John Clifford, of
Sharon, seven lots near the residence of Thomas Duer. Consideration,
$300.- Hubbard Enterprise.
An execution has been served
A.T. & W.A. Kreps, partners in a foundry in Greenville and on W.A.
Kreps, individually, for $3590 in favor of Mrs. Lucetta T. Kreps.
Household goods were also attached.
The money-order business at the Sharon postoffice is steadily
increasing. From January 1 to November 1 more than 7000 orders were
issued, instead of 1061 as noted last week in the HERALD’s account of
postoffice statistics.
The annual meeting of the Trumbull County Farmers’ Institute will be
held at Hartford next Monday and Tuesday, December 4 and 5. The State
speakers will be George E. Lawrence and H.P. Miller. They will be
assisted by home talent.
The Sharon Daily Telegraph was purchased on Tuesday by Mr. A.L. Sackett
and Mr. Swan, of Salamanaea, N.Y., who took possession on Wednesday
evening. The reported consideration is $2600. Mr. Sackett will manage
the business. The HERALD extends best wishes.
Judge Miller, of Mercer, cultivated nine acres of corn upon his farm
this season from which he produced 1252 bushels or 139 bushels to the
acre actual measurement. Now he would like to hear from Salem and West
Salem. Stand up, boys, and “acknowledge the Corn.” - Greenville
Progress.
The
December meeting of the Sharon Building and Loan Association will be
held at the office of Secretary Williams next Monday evening. It
is the 123d monthly meeting since the Association was organized.
More than two hundred shares have been taken in the new eleventh series
which began with the October meeting and will probably be closed this
month.
Foster,
the weather sharp, predicts that December will come in with a cold wave
in the great central valleys and warm waves on the Atlantic and Pacific
coast. High temperature waves will cross great central valleys about 8
and 23k and low temperature waves about 4. 12, 19 and 29. Temperature
of the month will average below normal generally and rainfall above.
-The Old Harmony Pickle Company, incorporated with a capital of
$100,000, and composed of Pittsburgh businessmen, will build a factory
at Warren, 0. The Tribune says the factory will run ten months in every
year and buildings will be erected which will cost not less than
$10,000, and 70 hands will be employed at the start. About 1400 acres
of land will be placed in cultivation, within a radius of ten miles of
Warren on which pickles, cabbage, tomatoes, corn, onions, peppers,
beans, cauliflower, berries and small fruits will be raised.
“Seeing is believing.” You can see what Hood’s Sarsaparilla has done
for others, and must believe it will do the same for you.
Property Purchased
Mr.
John Pedder, of Pittsburgh, father of Mrs. George P. Donehoo, of this
place, has purchased a house and lot on south Main street, from Edwin
Bell, for $1400. The lot is 40x135 feet. Alterations and improvements
are being made on the house, which will be used for renting purposes.
Mr.
W.B. Marshall has sold his house and lot on west State street,
adjoining the new Stambaugh block, to Messrs. Moses and Edward Fisher
for $9000. They will build a 15-foot addition to the east side of the
front of the building, which is to be converted into a hotel. The lot
has a frontage of 57 feet and is 160 feet deep. A.W. Chase, the grocer,
will manage the hotel, which will be opened to the public next week.
W.H.
Cover, the undertaker, has purchased a 20-foot lot on River street,
adjoining Frank Budd’s carpenter shop, from the estate of the late W.C.
Bell and Jos. Chamberlain. The consideration was $600.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
Miss Hannah Tucker, of Erie, is visiting Mrs. Frank Clark, north Water street.
Mr. Frank Thompson, of New York, is visiting his mother, Mrs. James
Thompson, Sharpsville street.
Mr. E.W. Eccles, of Montpelier, Indiana, spent Thanksgiving with his
family in this place. He will return next week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Dwight Bell and Mrs. E.T. Aschman, of Pittsburgh, and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell, of Youngstown, spent Thanksgiving with the
Misses Bell, north Water street.
Mrs. Albina Wheeler, widow of the late David Wheeler, who has been
residing in Sharon for the past few years, removed to Hubbard on
Tuesday. She will make her future home in that place.
General Ballington Booth, commander-in-chief of the Volunteers of
America, delivered an excellent address to a large audience in the
First Baptist church, Friday evening. He made an excellent impression.
Mrs.
C.M. Rice and son, James E., who had been in Colorado Springs,
Colorado, for some months, have returned home. Mr. Rice’s many friends
will be pained to learn that his health was not benefited by the trip.
Mr.
J.C. Canon, of Lake Township, requests the HERALD to announce that he
will be a candidate for Poor Director at the Republican primaries next
spring. Mr. Canon is well known in this vicinity, having formerly
resided in Shenango township.
County Treasurer-elect C.A. Ashton, of this place, and Miss May E.
Barrett, of Warren, Ohio, were married Wednesday at high noon. The
ceremony took place at the bride’s home. Rev. Mr. Van Horn, pastor of
the Disciple church, officiating. They will reside in Sharon.
Dr. J.D. McCarter, of Fourteenth street and Eighth avenue, Beaver
Falls, and H. R. Nye, of Sharon, Pa., returned Saturday from a
two-day’s hunt in South Beaver township. In the evening a game supper
was given at the home of Dr. McCarter. All pronounced the preparation
of the game by Mrs. McCarter to be of a first-class character and
unanimously pronounced her an artist in the culinary line. All present
enjoyed the occasion to the full after taking a smoke on the doctor
left for their home at 11 o’clock. —Beaver Times.
Mr. J.M. Evans, of Sharon, was one of the principal speakers at a
banquet of the Cambro-American Society, of New Castle, held Saturday
evening. In speaking of his response to the toast, “Our President,” the
News says: J.M. Evans, the eloquent Sharon Weishman, responded to the
toast, “Our President.” It was a toast worthy of the man. The career of
the head of the nation was traced, and a magnificent tribute paid to
his ability as a statesman and to his fine qualities as an American
citizen. The address was not in the least offensive to Democrats
present, being above the plane of partisan politics. It was frequently
interrupted by applause and cheers attested to the popularity of the
sentiments expressed.
The Solid Comfort Fishing Club, of Mercer,
of which several residents of Sharon are members, will celebrate the
twenty-first anniversary of their organization on Thursday evening
next. In referring to the event the Dispatch says: Twenty-one years ago
a few persons were sitting in the park discussing the subject of
fishing, when it was proposed to organize a club, and the result of the
proposition was the formation of the Solid Comfort Fishing Club. The
first outing was held at Sugar Lake, Crawford county, and has been
repeated each summer since. Having now become of age a celebration is
in order and it will be held at Social Circle parlors on Thursday
evening, December 7, invitations being extended exclusively to members
and those who have at some time been guests of the club.
Asks
for Nearly $100,000
Suit has been entered in
the common pleas court, of Allegheny county, by P.
L. Kimberly, of Sharon, against Alexander M.
Byers, of Pittsburgh, to recover $97,510.11 with interest from August 1,
1899. According to a statement filed on August 8, 1897,
the plaintiff was the owner of 2876
shares of stock of the Chapin Mining company, of Michigan, of the par value of
$25. The stock at the time was hypothecated to M.A. Hanna & Co. for amounts
aggregating $25,000. Kimberly states that he entered into a verbal agreement
with the defendant whereby-he received from Byers $25,000, and in turn he,
having secured the hypothecated stock from M.A. Hanna & Co., surrendered the
same to the mining company, causing new certificates to be issued in Byers’
name and gave them to Byers as security
for the loans made. These
certificates were forwarded to the
defendant August 10, 1897. During the
intervening time between then and August 1, 1899, the defendant received in
dividends on the stock $31,638.75. On August 1, 1899, the stock was sold with
the consent of the defendant, and transferred to the purchaser at the rate of
$118.75 a share, aggregating $343,554.69, whereby the defendant, the plaintiff
says, became liable to pay the plaintiff so much of the proceeds of the sale and
the dividends thereon as would re main after deducting the indebted ness of the
plaintiff to the defendant with interest. An appended statement shows the total
indebtedness of the plaintiff to the defendant to be $277,683.33.
Gaining a Wide ReputationAs
a cure for rheumatism Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is gaining a wide
reputation. D.B. Johnston of Richmond, Ind., has been troubled with
that ailment since 1862. In speaking of it he says: ‘I never found
anything that would relieve me until I used Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It
acts like magic with me. My foot was swollen and pained me very much,
but one good application of Pain Balm relieved me.” For sale by M. R.
Hay and W.A. McKnight.
Subscriptions PaidThe following subscriptions to the HERALD have been paid since our last report:
A.
V. Bates, Mrs. Esther Moyer, David Campman, W.J. Davies, Prof. Daniel
Vaughn, Mrs. S.M. Mitcheltree, Mrs. F.D. Runser, Earl Daugherty, Edward
Bell, S.E. Barker, M.W. Jenkins, Miss S.J. McClure, Ed Davis, Nelson
Mizner, F.W. Brockway, J.W. Hyde, Clifford C. Marshall. Jas. Dunkerly,
B. McMullen, C.S. Gibson, Jacob Hoffman, Mrs. Sarah Taylor, William W.
Evans, Chas. Wheeler, S.C. Koonce, Mrs. J.W. Groves, Geo. Mink, M.H.
Graham, E.F. Clark, Mrs. B.H. Mallory, Mrs. A.R Bowden, E.S. Hewitt,
G.F. Kennedy, Fred Taylor, Chas. Clelland, Mary Haun, J.A. Glenn.
DEATHSMrs.
Lavina Fowler, widow of the late Ira Fowler, one of the pioneer
residents of the Western Reserve and highly esteemed by many friends
and acquaintances, died at her home near Coalburg on Sunday evening,
aged 75 years. Death was caused by a complication of diseases. She is
survived by one daughter and one son, both residing at home, two
sisters, Mrs. Benjamin McMullen, of Brookfield, and Mrs. Mary A.
DeForest, of Johnson, and four brothers, Joseph and Phineas Wheeler, of
Brookfield Township, James Wheeler of Espyville, Crawford county, and
William Wheeler, of Sharpsville. Funeral services were held from the
family residence Wednesday morning and were conducted by Rev. Frank
Heighway, pastor of the Methodist church of Vienna. Interment was in
Brookfield cemetery.
Mrs. Aschman, mother of Prof. F.T.
Aschman, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Sharon, died at her home in
Brooklyn, N.Y., on Monday She is survived by four children.
Sharon Book ClubThe
executive committee of the Sharon Book Club met on November 23, 1899,
and appointed the following officers to serve during the year 1900:
Mrs. W.M. McCormick, president; Mrs. A. McDowell, secretary and
treasurer. Executive Committee: Miss Margaret Bowden, Miss Katherine
Beudel, Miss Clara Filer, Mrs. G.C. Leighton.
Any information in
regard to the Club may be obtained from any one of the officers. Anyone
desiring to join the dub can do so at any time. The annual fee is $2,
for which you can read all the late publications. During 1899 the
following books have been added. Members are requested to preserve the
list for future reference.
A Clever Wife Ridge
A Double Thread Fowler
A Flower of France Ryan
A Garrison Tangle King
A Gentleman Player Stephens
A Triple Entanglement Harrison
An Enemy to the King Stephens
An Utter Failure Harris
Aylwin Watts-Dunton
Bob, Son of Baffle Ollivant
Concerning Isabel Carnaby Fowler
David Harum Westcott
Dross Merriman
From One Generation to Mother Merriman
I, Thou and the Other One Barr
In King’s Houses Dorr
Janice Meredith Ford
Kit Kennedy Crockett
My Young Alcides Yonge
No. 5 John Street Whiteing
Prisoners of Hope Johnston
Prisoners and Captives Merriman
Richard Carvel Churchill
Ragged Lady Howells
Square Pegs Whitney
The Black Douglas Crockett
The Californians Atherton
The Count’s Snuff-Box Rivers
The Children of the Mist Philpotts
The Celebrity Churchill
The Descendant Glasgow
The Latimers McCook
The Market Place Frederic
The Mistress of Beech Knoll Burnhamk
The Pagans Arlo Bates
The Philistines Arlo Bates
The Puritans Arlo Bates
The Pride of Jennico Egerton
The Quality of Mercy Howells
The Terror Telix Gras
That Fortune Warner
Those Dale Girls Canuth
When Knighthood was in Flower Caskoden
Young Mistley Merriman
Property TransfersGeorge W. Thomas et ux. to Bridget Merry, property in Sharpsville.
John G. Smith to Mary M. Bailey, property in Clarksville.
Irvine J. Hyde et al to Joseph Hyde, property in Sharon.
Chrissie Shaffer to Kate M. Dahringer, property in Sharon.
Hiram Wheeler to Pasquale Grocill, property in Sharon.
A.B. Thompson et al. to Rebecca Bolton, property in Sharon.
James B. Wilson to Margaret Williams, property in Sharon.
Patrick McMahon, et ux., to John M. Overfield, et ux., land in Hickory township.
Ada L. Bogrand to Charles Hayes et al., property in Sharon.
Samuel Banning, et ux., to Ada Bogrand, property in Sharon.
A Work of HumanityRev.
Hiram Sears, the well known superintendent and Agent of the Western
Seaman’s Friend Society for the Lake Erie district, was in Sharon this
week on behalf of the society He spoke in the several churches on
Sunday and says that while the general collections for the past year
have only been a good average, the practical working of the society has
been most excellent and gratifying. The Bethel Missions in several
ports have been much advanced, old work temporarily suspended has been
taken up again and is being prosecuted vigorously; and considerable new
work has been successfully organized. The spiritual, temporal and
sanitary condition of multitudes of people has been greatly improved.
Many persons have been converted and are now rejoicing in the blessed
hopes of a better life.
Sharon MarketsSharon
grocerymen report the usual scarcity of butter and eggs this week and
quote the former from 28 to 30 cents and the latter at 25 cents.
Produce is a plentiful stock and some of the prices in this line are:
Potatoes 60 cents a bushel; onions 75 cents; cabbage 2 cents a pound;
squash 2 cents; parsley 5 cents a bunch. Apples are 80 cents a bushel
and scarce, maple syrup 90 cents a gallon and hominy 8 cents per quart.
Registration AssessorsThe
County Commissioners have made the following appointments of
registration assessors: Second ward, Sharon, Jesse Reeves, to fill the
vacancy caused by the removal from the ward of Ambrose Williams;
Sheakleyville, J.W. Phillips, vice S.W. See, deceased.
Contract AwardedThe
contract for two generators of 600-horsepower each for The Sharon Steel
Company’s plant has been awarded the Seimenk’s Halke Company, of
Chicago. Other contracts for the equipment of the plant will be let
soon.
Letter ListThe following letters remain uncalled for in the Sharon postoffice, Wednesday, November 29, 1899:
Mrs.
Jessie Billig, Wm. Bartholomew, Mrs. Bell Carr, Mrs. Martha Davis, John
Fallon (2), Mr. U.V. Faunce, Mr. William J. Flagg, Mr. Goodrich, Miss
Florence Irwin, Thomas Moran, Mr. Bert Orr, Miss Eleanor Patterson,
James Pendy, Miss Callie Strous, Mr. C.A. Somers (2), Mrs. Rillia
Swindell, Mr. John Thompson, Miss Martha Febay, F.A. Wendling. Mont J.
Wallace.
-DANIEL WILLIAMS, PM.
MERCER
Cases Decided at Mercer County’s Temple of Justice — Wills Probated - Sheep Claims Filed — Marriage GrantsNov.
29 — The case in court on trial at close of our last report, Infield
vs. Infield, was changed to James Infield, executor, vs. D.N. Infield,
Chas. Brunson and Harry Michaels. The suit was brought to recover the
value of a house moved from a lot belonging to the estate of Sarah
Infield, deceased, of Jackson Center. D.N. Infield, grandson of
deceased, built a house on a lot with the understanding that it
belonged to his father and with the latter’s consent. Plaintiff
probated the will and proceeded to sell the property. To save his house
D.N. secured Messrs. Brunson and Michaels and while the neighbors slept
he had it removed to another lot just across the street. The question
of his right to do so was the controversy, which was easily decided in
his favor, both law and public sentiment being with him.
The
next case tried was an action brought by the First National Bank, of
Sharon, against Norman Hall, surviving executor of George Boyce,
deceased. From plaintiff’s testimony it appeared that in 1885 the firm
of Boyce, Wheeler & Co., of which George Boyce, the decedent, was a
member, owned and operated a blast furnace in West Middlesex, and in
that year they became indebted to the plaintiffs in the sum of $59,000,
the same being evidenced by a number of drafts drawn by the said firm
and accepted and discounted by the plaintiffs. That there remains due
and unpaid upon said indebted ness the sum of $15,408.18, and this suit
was brought to recover that amount from the executor of the estate of
George Boyce, deceased. No evidence was offered by the defense and a
verdict was rendered by the jury without leaving their seats for the
entire amount claimed by the plaintiff.
L.W. Marr vs. M.V. Smock
was a family affair, plaintiff being a son-in-law of defendant. Marr
had leased a farm from Smock and was to have one-third of the product.
A dispute arose before the crops were all harvested and he wouldn’t pay
any longer. Smock gathered the crops, charged Marr with the expense he
was at, deducted it from his third and tendered him the balance. Marr
refused and sued for the whole third. Of course he lost, the verdict
being for defendant.
In case of Lewis Myer vs. James Phillis,
defendant was stakeholder wherein plaintiff put up $20 that there was
not over 90 cents worth of bullion gold in a gold dollar. Facts
satisfied defendant that plaintiff lost and he paid the money, although
plaintiff notified him not to do so. This suit was to collect the $20
from the stakeholder. Plaintiff tried to make it appear that he had
repented of his bet and therefore the money should have been returned,
but it didn’t go with the jury and the verdict was for the
defendant.
Mary A. Brest, administrator of estate
of Andrew Brest, deceased, vs. J. Newton Brest, was brought to recover
a note given by defendant amounting to $1500, to deceased in payment of
a farm deeded him. Plaintiff's testimony was that the defendant had
gotten possession of same by unfair means. Defendant claimed that the
decedent had given him the note and it was destroyed, his father giving
him the land. Several witnesses testified that decedent had told them
in his lifetime that he was going to give the land in question to son.
The verdict was for defendant. Plaintiff will now enter another suit
asking that the deed be annulled.
U.A. Hanna vs. J.E. Geibner was a suit to recover for violation of
agreement. The parties are residents of Sandy Lake. Plaintiff bought
defendant’s general store and had him sign an agreement not to enter
business again and sell any of his lines for a period of ten years,
within a radius of five miles, under a forfeiture of $800. Evidence
showed that defendant engaged in the clothing business and soon added
other lines, including boots and shoes, in violation of his contract.
The verdict was for plaintiff for amount of claim, $800.
The
suits of Alex.McDowell, executor, vs. John and M.V. Cole and Wm.
Goldberg vs. L.S.& M.S.R.R. were continued. Joseph Bowen vs. The
Western Insurance Company, of Pittsburgh, a loss of $1400 was settled
for $900. R.R. Reed vs. R.F. Kelly was settled.
Lulu Frame, of
Sharpsville, convicted at October term of fornication, was sentenced to
the State institution for feeble minded at Polk, the court believing
her a fit subject for the care of that institution.
Marriage grants:Elmer J. White and Anna E. Moser, Greenville;
August Huck Jr., and Rachel Gill, Sharon;
David S. Carey and Mary M. Thomas, Sharon;
Dennis J. Tompkins, Hermitage, and Bessie Fry, Sharon;
James E. Graham, Hickory, and Lizzie Dillon, Sharon;
Oscar McCamont, Sharpsville, and Mada Dresch, Grove City;
James B. Winner and Nellie Lunn, Sharon;
Peter Daugherty, Sharon, and Margaret Gleason, Sharpsville;
Chas. C. Clark, Clarks Mills, and Eva M. Truxell, Lake:
John W. Hurst, Greenville, and Ora D. Roberts, Salem.
Wills probated:Melissa J. Kemp, late of Shenango, no letters;
D.W. See, late of Sheakleyville, H.L. Phillips, executor;
Margaret Geibner, late of Worth, Robert Geibner, executor;
A.M. Crossman, Shenango.
Sheep claims filed:Wm. Lakey, Pymatuning, one killed and seven injured, $12;
G. Redfoot, Delaware, two killed and one injured, $11;
Warren Stewart, Delaware, three killed and four injured, $25.
Sheriff Riddle is steadily improving.
WEST MIDDLESEXNov.
29 - Mrs. J.D. Truxell, 58 years of age, died Sunday, at her home in
this place, from pneumonia She was a consistent Christian and was for
many years a member of the M.E. church. A devoted mother and a loving,
faithful wife has gone to her reward. Her husband and five children,
Mrs. Charles Watson, Mrs. Allen Ellison and Cassius, of this place;
Mrs. James Hue, of Sharpsville, and Harry, of Sharon, are left to mourn
her loss.
Edwin T. Patterson, of Mount Jackson, and Miss Grace Clark, of near Pulaski, were married Wednesday by Rev. George T. Scott.
To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mc Clusky, of the west side, a son.
A new hot blast has been put in at the Fannie furnace.
The chicken pie supper, given in the M.E. church last Friday evening, was a success. About $55 was realized.
Wm.
Harris, a carpenter, employed on Dr. J.A. Hunter’s house, while at work
on Saturday fell and injured his thigh. After medical aid had been
rendered he was taken to his home in Mercer.
The Brandon property on Cemetery street, will be offered at Orphan’s court sale on December 6.
Clyde Campbell has removed from East Shenango to the house of his aunt, Miss Rebecca Campbell, on Main street.
James Byers and son have had the ceiling of their storeroom covered with oil cloth.
Dunlap & Weaver have had their store room papered.
Gas lights have been put in the opera house.
Nelson Walker is moving into his new residence on Main street.
Harry Campman, of the west side, is very low from cancer of the stomach.
Mrs. Frank McBride died at her home in Pulaski on Tuesday. She was formerly a resident of this place and well known.
WHEATLANDNov. 29—Mrs. Ed. Raub, of Lowellville, was in town over Sunday, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Bruce.
Miss Ella Perry, of Harrisburg, is at present the guest of friends here.
Mr. Isaac Reno, of Sharon, was in town Friday on business.
Mrs. Jos. Baumgartner, of Erie, is visiting relatives east of town.
Saturday will be pay day at the rolling mill.
Miss Kate Cozad spent Sabbath in Middlesex the guest of relatives.
Mrs. [Mr.] Jos. Jarrett, who has been confined to his home by sickness for the past week, is much better.
Mrs. Redmond, who had been in Pittsburgh as guest of her son, has returned to her home in this place.
Mr. Brunson, of near Charleston, moved a building for Mr. Samuel Houston. He will repair it and rent it.
Mr. White, inspector at the rail cutting plant, left last week for his home in Elmira, New York.
Mr. Wright Ray has resigned his position as night engineer at the rolling mill.
Mr. Miller was the guest of Pittsburgh relatives over Sunday.