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The Sharon-Herald
Excerpts
November 17, 1899
Page 3

BRIEFLY TOLD
            Housekeeper wanted. See Cent-a-Word column.

            The Bessemer Gas Engine Company, of Grove City, has been chartered, with a capital of $100,000.

            The teachers of Pymatuning township will hold an institute at Transfer on Saturday, December 2.

            Taylor Bros. have been award ed the contract for the erection of two frame houses for S. Herrmann, on south Water street.

            The flag on the engine house was floated at half-mast Tuesday and Wednesday on account of the death of Vice President Garrett A. Hobart.

            Horses from the stable of C. E. Bates of Hubbard, were the largest winners at the horse show held in New York last week. They were awarded 20 ribbons, representing a cash value of $2,350. One pair, Hi and High Tide, won $900.

          Contracts for two standard gauge shifting engines, to weigh about 100,000 pounds each, have been awarded by The Sharon Steel; Co, to the Baldwin locomotive company, of Philadelphia. They will be of the latest design and will cost about $12,000.

            A meeting of a number of the officials of the Aschman Steel Company was held in this place last week. As a result of the conference extensive improvements, the nature of which have not been made public, will be made at the company’s works here.

            A Youngstown dispatch says:  A.W Johnson, the well-known horseman of Hubbard, recently filed a petition in bankruptcy. On Monday he made application to have the petition dismissed, stating that he had paid every dollar indebtedness and had money left to do business.

            Pennsylvania experts, who are satisfied that the Jefferson wild well is a winner, have had local representatives leasing land in Howland township along the Mosquito creek bottoms.. It is intended, if enough territory can be secured, to put down a couple of test wells to a depth of 2000 feet. —Warren Chronicle.

            The Mahoning Foundry and Machine Company, of Youngstown, with which Mr. D.D. Runser, formerly of this place, is connected, has been incorporated. The capital stock is $25,000 and the company is authorized to manufacture and deal in steel, cast and wrought iron in various forms. Numerous improvements will be made at the plant.

            Adjutant General Stewart has issued orders to the commandants of the various regiments of the National Guard of Pennsylvania that they send into the State arsenal the regimental flags carried in the late war. Adjutant Packard, of Greenville, Friday morning shipped the Fifteenth colors and they will be placed on exhibition in the flag room at Harrisburg.

            W. N. Stewart, of Brookfield, was in town yesterday looking into street railway matters. Mr. Stewart says the Brookfield people are anxious that the prospective road from Hubbard to Sharon shall run through that town and that the company will have not trouble whatever in getting the right-of-way. Brookfield  is fast becoming filled up with Sharon business men, as it is an ideal residence town - Hubbard Enterprise.

            The citizens, of Mercer have subscribed a sufficient sum of money to purchase the soldiers orphans’ home property, which will be turned into a sanitarium and hotel by Dr. Mary McKinstrty. The main building will be a 60x80 three story structure, with a 25x10 two story annex. On the first floor will be the office, reception rooms, parlors, bathrooms and dining room. The other floors will be devoted to sleeping apartments. The sanitarium will be surrounded by a lawn six acres in extent - Greenville Record.

            Last week the Erie placed on the Mahoning division two new passenger engines that are clever pieces of machinery, says the Cleveland Leader. They are not the very latest pattern, not having the possibilities of the terrific speed that some of the big engines have, but they are good, strong, fast engines that will take any passenger train they will be required to haul over the Mahoning division on absolute scheduled time. The Erie has also placed two of the Atlantic type of engines on the Meadville division. These are the fastest types of engines known.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL    
            - Hon. Alex McDowell left for Washington on Monday.
            - Mrs. J. V. Rose, entertained at her home on the West Hill, Thursday afternoon.
            - Miss Bessie Moses of Chicago, is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. J. Wallis, River street.
            - Mrs. G. H. Boyd and son. Edward, East Hill, have returned from a visit with relatives in Cleveland.
            - The Euchre Club will meet with Mrs. C. Q. Carver. West Hill, this Friday evening. at 7:30 o’ clock.
            - Mrs. O. D. Bleakley, of Franklin who had been visiting Mrs. Alex McDowell, East Hill, returned home on Monday.
            - Mr. and Mrs. M.F Graham and family, of Franklin, former residents of Sharon, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Hossell, Elm street.
            - Mr. Thomas Bowden, of Lockport, N.Y., who had been visiting friends in Sharon for some time past, returned home on Thursday.
            - The Golden Workers of the Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. P.A. Higgs, south Water street, yesterday, Thursday afternoon.
            - Letter Carrier, Charles Fitch, of Greenville, formerly of Brookfield, is off duty on account of sickness. He is now at his home in Martel, Ohio.
            - Mr. and Mrs. Ross Robison of Venango county, are visiting friends in this vicinity. Mr. Robison was one of the early settlers of West Middlesex
            - Mrs. Jane Roberts, south Water street returned Saturday from a visit with her son, Homer in Cleveland, and with relatives in Warren and Youngstown.
            - Mr. Benjamin Ewing, of the clerical force of the Republic Iron & Steel Co., in Chicago, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Malin Ewing, Logan avenue.
            - The Avon club will give another of their popular parties, in Ashton Hall on Thanksgiving eve. Clair's orchestra, of Youngstown, with furnish the music.
             - Mr. and Mrs. James Maloney have removed from Springboro, Crawford county, to Sharon. Mrs. Maloney will be remembered by friends here as Miss Carrie Van Horn.
            - Mr. John 0. Donovan, formerly connected with the Carnegie works at Homestead, has been appointed manager of the American Steel Casting Company’s plant in Sharon. He succeeds Mr. Thomas Kennedy.                    
           - Prof. J.R. Flickinger, the widely known principal of the Edinboro Normal School, has tendered his resignation. He has been elected principal of the State Normal School at Lock Haven, and will assume his new duties on January 1.
            - Miss Louise Stambaugh, who has been teaching in the Sharpsville public schools, has resigned to accept a position in one of the Youngstown schools. Miss Stambaugh, formerly taught in the Sharon schools and has many friends here whose best wishes follow her for success.
            - Dr. LC. Henshaw, of Vienna, who was terribly injured by the explosion of a compound, about two weeks ago, and was brought to Buhl hospital, is slowly recovering. It was reported that he had become totally blind, but the sight of the right eye is unimpaired.
            - Mr. C.W. Weaver, of Grove City, has accepted the position of foreman of RA. Hannah & Co.’s tin shop and will remove his family to Sharon. He succeeds Mr. A.B. Bennett, who will engage in the tinning and gas fitting business in the Stambaugh block on west State street.
            - General Ballington Booth, commander-in-chief of the Volunteers of America, who will speak in the First Baptist church, this, Friday evening, is being entertained during his stay in Sharon by Mr. Simon Perkins, West Hill.  Ministers desiring to meet General Booth are invited to call.
            - Memorial services will be held by the Sharon Lodge of Elks on Sunday, December 3. Dr. W.E. Van Orsdel, will deliver the eulogy and addresses will be made by Rev. Geo. P. Donehoo and A.W. Williams, Esq. Miss Gertrude Williamson, assisted by a ladies’ quartette, will furnish the music.
            - Miss Mary Stansfield and Mr. John E. Millard, both of Sharon, were married by Rev. W.W. Dale, at the M. E. parsonage. South Penn street, Wednesday evening. A reception was tendered them at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Stansfield, Andrew avenue, that evening.

New E. & P. Schedule
The winter schedule on the Erie & Pittsburgh railroad went into effect on Sunday. Trains now arrive in Sharon as follows:

NORTH BOUND
No. 219 6:17 am.
No. 221 9:57 am.
No. 223 2:49 p.m.
No. 225 7:03 p.m.
SOUTH BOUND
No. 222 6:17 am.
No. 224 8:08 a.m.
No. 206 3:30 p.m.
No. 226 5:20 p.m.

Sharon Markets
            The supply of butter remains scarce in the Sharon market and is selling from 28 to 30 cents. Eggs are also scarce and range in price from 22 to 25 cents. Produce is a good stock and a few quotations are: Potatoes 60 cents a bushel; onions 80 cents; cabbage 5 to 8 cents per head. Pop corn is $1 a bushel. Poultry is arriving in quantity and from present indications will be quite plentiful for Thanksgiving. Turkeys are selling for 15 cents a pound; chickens, 12 and one-half cents and ducks 12 and one-half cents. Cranberries are 12 to 15 cents a quart and maple syrup $1 a gallon.

Chamberlain’s Pain Balm
            Cures Others, Why Not You? My wife has been using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, with good results, for a lame shoulder that has pained her continually for nine years. We have tried all kinds of medicines and doctors without receiving any benefit from any of them. One day we saw an advertisement of this medicine and thought of trying it, which we did with the best of satisfaction. She has used only one bottle and her shoulder is almost well. — Adolph L Millett, Manchester, N.H. For sale by W.A. McKnight and M.R. Hay.

BRIEFLY TOLD
Horses Killed
A team of horses owned and driven by Francis H. Granger, a farmer, living near Transfer, was struck by a Valley street railway car near Cave street in this place on Saturday night. One of the animals was instantly killed and the other so badly injured that it had to be destroyed. Granger escaped serious injury by jumping from the wagon, which was slightly damaged. The motorman claims that he saw the team along the side of the road some distance in front of his car and sounded the gong, but when the car had almost reached them the driver pulled squarely across the track, the lines probably becoming crossed. He made an effort to stop the car but the distance was too short, It is said Grainger will ask damages.

MEETING OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
             Chief of Police Crain Asks for an Advance in Salaries of the Police Force — South Water Street Telephone Poles — General Business.
            A regular meeting of Council was held Monday night, the members present being: Chairman W. J. Davies, Councilmen Forker,. Shaw, E. Tea Thomas, Decker, Gibson and Chas. Thomas. Street Commissioner Powell was also present.

POLICEMEN’S SALARIES
            Chief Crain was present and asked Council for an increase in the salaries of the police force. He stated that until recently the officers had been working on an average of 17 hours a day, but as they received fees from arrests they felt amply compensated. Now, the working hours are 13 hours a day, without fees, and he felt that an increase should be granted, particularly as salaries paid officers at New Castle, upon which the salaries of the Sharon officers have been based, had been advanced $10 month.  Laid over for two weeks consideration.

STATE STREET PAVING
            A statement was received from Parady & McNaughton for repairing State street pavement, from C.H. Yeager & Co's store to the bridge, on the east side, and from the postoffice to the bridge, on the west side, and on the East Hill.   It also included sewer work and repairs on curbing and amounted to $723.80, for which Secretary Ewing was instructed draw an order.  J.V. Rose was paid $284.60, balance due on north Water street paving.

BURGESS DAVIS’ REPORT
            The report of Burgess Davis, for four weeks ending November 20, was read and accepted It showed the following collections:  From Shenango Valley Electric Light Co., all amounts due borough for the past three years, to-wit:  Balance due 206 poles from June 1, 1897, to May 31, 1898, $103; license for 275 poles, from June 1, 1898 to May 31, 1899, $137.50; License for 270 poles, from June 1. 1899, May 31, 1900, $135; from Bodamer & Carrier, north Water street improvement, $89.99 from Wm. Wallis, sewer tap Silver street $15; from Mr. Turner, license for pop corn stand, from Valley Street Railway Co., license for 101 poles, from June 1, 1899, to May 31, 1900, $50.50: for use of engine house for election purposes, $5. Total collections, $540.99. He also reported that the Citizens telephone company had promised to pay their pole license at an early date.

WATER STREET TELEPHONE POLES
            A.W. Williams. Esq., representing citizens of the west side of south Water Street. was present and notified Council that said citizens objectted to telephone poles on that part of the Street. He said these citizens did not wish telephone service and desire Council to refuse the Bell any other telephone company permission to erect poles. They asked that the Bell company be compelled to remove all old poles and stumps of poles in front of their properties. The objection was presented in answer to the Bell company’s request, presented the previous meeting of Council for permission to erect poles on that side of the street.  Laid over until the telephone company presents ordinance.

BILLS PAID
            Secretary Ewing was instructed to draw orders for the following bills: Labor, $113.40: B.F. Budd, repairs and supplies. $7.95; M. Fitzpatrick, supplies for fire department sleeping room, $11.30, S. Redmond, hauling hook and ladder, $9: electric lights for October, $360.95; engine house gas, $9; Health Officer Taylor, salary for October, $31.87; Bell telephone company, $7.50.

GENERAL PROCEEDINGS
            Philip Martin, representing citizens of west side of Oakland avenue, from Hull street to Oakwood cemetery, complained of new lines established on that part of the thoroughfare not being correct.  Fences, in some instances, have been set back from 1 to 2 feet.  Gibson, Forker, Burgess Davis and Street Commissioner Powell were appointed a committee to consult with City Engineer Nicholls in regard to the matter.
            Street Commissioner Powell reported no great improvement on street work during the past tow weeks, the work done being principally on sewers.  He also reported the sale, by Parady & McNaughton, contractors, of 18,000 old brick to residents of east State street, East Hill.  Report received and accepted and Burgess Davis instructed to see who is to pay the borough for the brick.
          The matter of a dumping ground for the borough refuse was discussed.  It was decided to refer the same to the Board of Health.
            Committee on water plug on sidewalk on Grant avenue report ed that Waterworks company had agreed to remove same, but have not yet done so. Committee continued.
           Complaint was made of electric poles which obstruct Walnut street, in the rear of N. Wiesen’s property, and a portion of north Irvine avenue. The electric light company will be notified to re move these and other poles not erected in accordance with their franchise.
          Chief Bundel, of the Fire Department, presented the request of driver Fred Vanderholt for an increase in salary. He now receives $50 a month and devotes his entire time, with the exception of an annual vacation of 10 days, to his duties which are numerous. He asked for whatever advance Council would grant. Laid over for two weeks for consideration. Chief Bundel also slated that he had not yet received pay for the old fire engine, which was sold to a firm in Seneca Fails, N.Y.. for $250, but that the company had notified him that a settlement will soon be made. The delay is due to damage done the engine in shipment over the Lake Shore railroad, which has not yet been settled.
          Erie railroad crossings on west State street and at the artificial gas works on Silver street were reported repaired and in good condition.
          A proposition was received from Mrs. Frances Davis, offering to furnish about 13 tons of manholes for sewers, for $22.50 per ton. No action taken.
          Mrs. Elma A. Tanner, by letter, complained of the condition of Forker street, East Hill. She stated that water was not carried off property and damaged her property. The matter will be investigated.
          Communication received from Wm. M. Tupper, applying for a position as policeman, in event of a vacancy or an increase in the force.
          A communication from the Sharon & Wheatland Street Railway Co., accepting and thanking Council for the ordinance granting right of way over certain streets in the borough, was read. It was received and placed on file. Adjourned.

Sharon Lecture Course
            The opening number of the lecture course will be given in the First Baptist church, Thursday, Nov. 30th, by Hon. Geo. H. Wendling, on “Saul of Tarsus.” Mr. Wendling is one of America’s greatest orators and the people of Sharon will the given a treat and should not fail to hear him. Season tickets for the course of six first-class entertainments can be had for one dollar at McKnight’s drug store or from the committee. Reserved seats, at ten cents each, on sale at McKnight’s drug store Tuesday morning. Single admission fifty cents.

Girl Wanted
            A girl to do general housework in a small family in Pittsburgh. Must be a good washer, ironer and baker. Good wages. For further particulars, apply at the HERALD office.
DEATHS
          Nesbit W. Porter, at one time superintendent of the schools of Mercer county, died at his home in Ravenswood, near Chicago, on Wednesday last, November 15. The remains were brought to Greenville on Friday for interment.

           Miss Laura Langley, aged 31 years, died at her home on Ormond avenue, Monday afternoon. She had long been a sufferer from consumption. Three sisters and one brother survive her. Her funeral was held on Wednesday, interment taking place in Oakwood cemetery.

          Harry Durbin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Durbin, north Water street, died Friday morning, from the effects of an operation for appendicitis of long standing. He was 23 years of age and was highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters and four brothers. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. Geo. B. McKee, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery.

          Rev. A. J. Merchant, D.D., pastor of the State street M.E. church, Meadville, died at his home in that place, Sunday morning, aged 68 years. He was a member of the board of control of Allegheny college, and treasurer of the Erie Conference Educational Society. He had held charges all over Western Pennsylvania, including Sharon, and was well known in church circles. Funeral services were held on Wednesday and the remains taken to Greenville for interment.

          William J. Hitchcock, one of the pioneer iron masters of the Mahoning valley, and well known in Sharon, died at his home in Youngstown on Saturday, aged 70 years. For many years he was associated with the late Chauncey Andrews in various enterprises, chiefly in coal mining, iron making and railroad building. At the time of his death he was president of the Andrews & Hitchcock Iron Company, operating extensive furnaces at Hubbard. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Sharon Steel Co.’s Furnace
          The Shiffler Bridge Company, of Pittsburgh, has been awarded a contract for the erection of a steel main building for anew steel plant that is to be erected at Sharon, Pa., by the Sharon Steel Company. The company is a new one which will go into the manufacture of pig iron and open hearth steel, in competition with the consolidated steel and iron concerns. A complete blast furnace plant, with one furnace for the present and an open hearth plant will be built.

          The plans for the blast furnace to be erected in connection with the steel plant have been completed. ‘The furnace will be 100 feet in height, and 21 feet in diameter at the bish, and will be constructed for a capacity of 600 tons per day. The furnace will be of the modern type of blast furnaces, which came into use with the blowing in of the first of the four new furnaces of the Carnegie Steel Company at Duquesne. Prior to that time a furnace which turned out 300 tons per day was breaking a record.  The pace in furnace construction set by the Carnegie Steel Company is being followed, and the general lines of the Duquesne furnaces, outside of the patented furnaces will be utilized at Sharon.  The furnace will have four hot blast stoves of the Kennedy type, each 100 feet high and 25 feet in diameter.  When this furnace is constructed it will be so arranged that another furnace of a twin design may be added to the plant and coupled on to the hot blast stoves and the power engines.

The contract for the engines has been awarded to William Tod & Co., of Youngstown, 0. They will be two 1000 horse power each. The construction of the new furnace will not begin until the spring and it is expected to have it in operation within six months from the time work on its construction is started, which will probably be in early March. —Pittsburgh News. 

Sharon Postoffice Statistics
          Business at the Sharon post office is becoming unusually heavy; as the appended report, furnished by Postmaster Williams, will show. The report extends from October 3 to November 6 and was ordered by the postoffice department. The amount of mail originating in the Sharon office during the 35 days is as follows:

lb oz.
First-class matter 1348 04
Second-class postage paid 3069 06
Second-class free in county 370 14
Third and fourth-class 566 04
Equipment and pouches 532 14
Government free matter 1297 03
Total 12,184 13

That sent out by the railroads was distributed as follows:

lb oz.
First-class matter 1272 06
Second-class postage paid 2866 06
Second-class free in county 339 08
Third and fourth-class 540 15
Government free matter 1297 06
Foreign 53 13
Equipment and pouches 5302 06
Total 11,672 09

            The sale of stamps, stamped envelopes and postal cards from April to November showed an increase of over $1000 over the corresponding period of 1898. The registry business increased 50 per cent, from January 1 to November 1 and 161 money orders were issued during those months a large increase over the corresponding months of 1898. The increased business naturally causes more work for Postmaster Williams and Assistant Postmaster Jos. L Roberts, but the patrons of the office are served with commendable promptness and courtesy.

Mercer County Telephone Co. Meeting
            The directors and stockholders of the Mercer County telephone company held a meeting in Mercer on Friday for the purpose of reorganization. P.E. Shipler, of Mercer, was elected president and P. H. Adams, of Erie, general manager. Mr. Adams, who is connected with the Union telephone company, has by recent purchase acquired two-thirds of the stock. Another meeting of the stockholders will be held soon to increase the capital stock from $20,000 to $30,000.

            An additional pair of wires are being strung from Mercer to Grove City and two pairs from Greenville to Sharon. The line from Mercer to Sandy Lake is being rebuilt and will be connected with the Franklin system next week. During the week the Mercer county system was connected with the Cleveland, Warren, Jefferson, Ashtabula and Niles system.

Property Purchased
Mr. John Lee has purchased from Mr. S. Perkins the lot at the corner of north Main and west State streets, adjoining St. John’s church. The consideration is said  to be $9000.
Mrs. R.A. Luse has purchased a house and lot on west State street, West Hill, from Messrs. Irvine and Emmett Hyde. Consideration private.

New Real Estate Agency
Burgess F.F. Davis and his brother, Mr. Jas. E. Davis, of Shousetown, near Pittsburgh, have formed a partnership and will engage in the real estate business here. Burgess Davis has disposed of his interest in the Sharon Supply Store, on east State street, to his partners, Messrs. R.A. Putt and Wm. Nightwine.      
MERCER
        
    Business Transacted at Common Pleas Court — Sheep Claims Filed - Wills Probated - Marriage Grants.
            Nov. 22 — Court of common pleas convened Monday at 10 o’ clock, Judge Miller presiding, who heard the following motions and petitions:
            The report of the viewers, J.R.W. Baker, John T. Reed, Jno. B. Mowry, B.A. Williams and Jno. I. Gordon, in the Central District and Printing Telegraph Co. vs. Anna M. Richards, was filed in open court awarding $30 damages to the defendant.
            W.G. Barker filed his report as auditor in the estate of Clara McClimans and Fred McClimans, minors, which was confirmed nisi.
            Return of sale made by A.J. Spears, administrator of Sarah J. Wilson, deceased of forty-six acres of land in East Lackawannock township sold on Nov. 18, 1899, to Seth Hoagland for $856.

            A petition in divorce was filed wherein Henry D. Rice is libellant and Minnie Blanche Rice is respondent. Desertion is the ground of complaint.
           The petition of S.L Egbert, guardian of Charles W. Foster, was presented asking for an allowance of three dollars per week for the use and benefit of his ward, which sum was accordingly granted.
            J.M. Campbell was appointed auditor in estate of Susan Garbett, deceased.
            The bond of Stephen Ross, administrator of Jared Ross, deceased, for the sale of real estate, with J.G. Benninghoff, M.P. Mathers, P.J. McFarland and A. Saul as sureties, was filed and approved.

            In re petition for road in Lackawannock township, the court appointed M.W. Jenkins, S. Babcock and Gibson Minner viewers.

The following cases were continued:
John Campbell vs. West Middlesex Council No. 217, UAM;
Patrick Griffin vs. W.C. Runyon;
L.W. Osborn vs. Nancy L Osborn; 

T.D. Kirk vs. W.W. Riddle, sheriff;
Geo. W. Miller vs. Thomas Stone, et al;
Nancy Hughes vs. W.T. Williams;
John D. Biggert vs. H.H. Lininger;
Scofield & Co. vs. M.M. Powell;
Eliza Gibson vs. Jane Nichols, et al;
George Gaiser vs. J.H. Carr, et al.


Following cases were continued until December:
Achsa P. Quinby vs. Francis F. Davis, adm’r;
John E. Geibner, trustee, use A.G. Hoovler, vs. M.L and W.A. Zahniser;
R.R. Wright, adm’r, vs. Cynthia J. Humason. 
The suit of L.C. Mc Coy, et al., executors, vs. D.R. Mc Coy, was settled.

            The case of Hattie M. Wellar vs. Deering Harvester Co. et al, was begun on Monday afternoon before Judge W.D. Wallace, specially presiding. This is a feigned issue and is for the purpose of trying the title to certain personal property levied upon by the sheriff in a recent execution as the property of David Wellar, the husband of the plaintiff.  The title to this personal property is in very much of a tangle, having been sold at previous sheriff sales and bid in by the parties themselves. Mrs. Wellar claims the property by virtue of having purchased it at sheriff’s sale some years ago.
Certain other property which is also in dispute she testifies was given to her by her mother and other relatives. The verdict was for the plaintiff, awarding her all the property attached.
          The case of Infield vs. Infield was next called and was on trial at time of closing this report.
          Sheriff Riddle is reported considerably improved, although yet confined to bed.

Marriage grants:
H.E. Camp and Alena L Bole, Greenville;
John E. Millard and Mary A. Stansfield, Sharon;
W.A. Uber, Liberty, and Bertha Hunter, Springfield;
W.H. Ruby and Annie Campbell, Eastbrook;
W.B. Adams, Butler County, and Jennie McFarlin, New Vernon.


Wills probated:
W.H. Burgess, Shenango;
Mary Ann Staley, late of Youngstown;
David Gheres Mill Creek;
E.C. Voorhies, New Lebanon;
Reed Turner, Cool Spring.

Sheep claims filed:
Lizzie Mc Dowell, West Salem, one killed, $6.25;
W.G. Menold, Salem, one killed and five injured, $10; 
J.P Williamson, Salem; four killed and six injured, $25.

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Transfers of Property
The following transfers of property in Sharon and vicinity have been recorded:
        Jesse A. Burnett, et al. to Lucy L Snyder, land in Shenango township.
        Charles Gerbes to Samuel M. Richards, land in Pymatuning township.
        Thomas Boyd et al. to George Hall Jr., property in Sharon.
        S.S. Gilbert et ux. to John S. Newkirk, property in West Middlesex.
        Frank Mizener et al., to F.H. Buhl, land in Hickory township.
        D.E. Conner et ux. to Gertrude Mizener, land in Hickory township.
        Eric Craven to Lizzie A. Higgs, property in Sharon.
        J.R. Wilson, executor, to James B. Rice et al., property in Sharon.
        C.N. McClure, executor, to LA. Presley, land in Hickory township.
        D.E. Conover et ux. to Union Trust Co., land in Hickory township
        John Spory et ux., to Adam Spory land in Hickory township.
        George A. Bailey et ux. to John Griffin, land in Pymatuning township.
        Sallie Davis to Mrs. S.M. Vaughn, land in Wheatland.
        Samuel Reeher, et ux. to Josiah Stewart, land in Clarksville.
        Abner P. Rdder to Josiah Stewart, land in Clarksville.
        Noah Aspery et al. to Edwin A. Wiswell, land in Hickory township.
        Thomas E. Hyde, et ux. to Fred Dahrliner, land in Hickory township.

Letter List
            The following letters remain uncalled for in the Sharon post office, Wednesday, November 23,1899:
            Mr. Claude Burlingham (2), Baldwin Kernoba Co., Mr. Henry Buhel, Miss Mae Baer, Wm. J. Diamond, Mr. John Jenkins, Mrs. Mina Jones, Mr. Chas. Kneissle, James Lynch, O.K. Lewis, Markwell, Railroad st., Mr. Charles Moore, Mrs. Kate McBride, Mr. William Moore, Miss Alice Parker, Mrs. Horace Pratt, Mrs. Jean Pershkey, Mrs. F. Radchliff, F. Rogers, Mrs. Gracie Redmond, F. C. Steiner, Elmer Seaburn, Mr. J.H. Sweeney, Mary F. Hanson, Mrs. Etta Thomas, Will Thornton.  
                                               - - DANIEL WILLIAMS, PM.

WEST MIDDLESEX
            Nov. 22 — Miss Etta Robinson and Edward Allison, both of this place, were married at Youngstown last week.
            Miss Josephine Walls, of this place, and William Hurd, of Sharon, were married at Youngstown, Monday. They will reside in Sharon.
            William Taylor, a helper at the Ella furnace, had his right hand and arm badly burned Friday.
            B.H. Mercer, of Philadelphia, has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Powell for several days.
            The ladies of the M.E. church will give a chicken pie supper Friday evening in the basement of the church. Proceeds for necessary repairs on church property. All are invited. Supper 25 cents.
            Miss Emma Moore, of Mercer, who has visited friends here for several weeks, left Tuesday for Denver, Colo., where she will spend the winter with her sister.
            Mrs. Henry Campman has received word that her son, William Williams, is very ill at Marietta, Pa.
            Frank Klingensmith was tried Wednesday before ‘Squire Wm. Waplington on a charge of assault and battery preferred by his sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard Logan. A jury, composed of W.N. Kemp, Joseph Raysor, Charles Clark, J.E. Gundy, W.S. Edeburn and H.S. Williams, rendered a verdict of not guilty, but pay one=third of the costs. The plaintiff to pay two-thirds. The costs amounted to $15.45.
            Following is the new time table which went into effect on the E & P Railroad Sunday, November 19: Southbound, No. 222, 6:28 a.m.; No. 22, 8:20 a.m.; No.206, 3:41 am.; No. 226, 5:33 p.m. North bound, No. 219,6:03 a.m.; No.221, 9:45 a.m.; No. 223, 2:37 p.m.; No. 225, 6:49 p.m.

BROCKWAY
            Nov. 22 - Mrs. Lavina Fowler is seriously ill, but is some better at this writing.
            Mr. Boorn of Sharon, spent Sunday at F.G.Alderman’s.
            George Hofius, of Sharpsville, was the guest of Mrs. H. J. Groves last week.
            Messrs. Jennings and Hake have each purchased a new Troy wagon from our local agent, J.H. Kepner.
            Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Ohl spent Saturday and Sunday in Youngstown.
            Mrs. Alice Bushnell and son, Leon, are in Hubbard this week with Mrs. Bushnell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll.
            Harry Shook was in Youngstown yesterday as witness on the Haggerty-Miller law suit.
            Hazel Sutliff is afflicted with the asthma.
            Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Laird are spending a few weeks at Union City, Pa

NEWS OF OUR NEIGHBORS
            A locomobile, owned by Hon. J.C. Stoley, made its appearance on the streets last week. The carriage is built after the style of a road-wagon, and its motive power is steam, gasoline being used for fuel. It weighs 450 pounds and can be run very rapidly. It has the advantage over the automobile in that it can climb a 35 per cent grade. - Franklin Press.

            Camp Meade, near Harrisburg, has been closed as a military headquarters. Since the camp was established, in August, 1898, upwards of 60,000 soldiers have been quartered there. At one time it was the rendezvous of troops from more than a dozen states, including five regiments from Pennsylvania. Most of the buildings on the site of the camp have been torn down and in a short time the fields will be put in condition for farming. The lumber, water pipes and other material be sold at auction next month.

ONE CENT A WORD COLUMN
            SHORT Want, Real Estate, Rent, Lost, Found, and similar advertisements in this column ONE CENT a word for the first insertion; ONE-HALF A CENT a word each subsequent insertion.
             WANTED. A capable middle-aged woman as working house keeper. Inquire at this office.
             WANTED - House or 3 or 4 rooms with gas and water. Small family. Address D.H., HERALD office.
             GIRL WANTED. By family of two persons living near Sharon, light work and good wages. Ad dress Box 32, Sharpsville, Pa.
             FOR SALE. White Plymouth Rock Pullets and Cockerels at 50 to 75 cents apiece. Also 50 eggs size incubator, and two brooders cheap.  Lewis Thomas, New Castle street, Jennyburg Hill.
             HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE, No. 14.  First avenue, eight rooms, pantry, Kitchen. Also a good barn. Inquire of Mrs. C.J. Bussey.
             FOR SALE. A good 3 acre farm, five miles from Sharon. Plenty of buildings and fruit, will sell 27 acres good farm land without buildings with it. Also other good Ohio farms at farmers prices. J.C. Murray, Vienna, or Warren, Ohio.
            FINE BUILDING LOT for sale, on Water street. Inquire on the premises, NO. 5, North Water street.
             HOUSE LEASES, the best in the market, for sale at the HERALD office.
            IRON TANK, holding 300 gallons, for sale cheap. Inquire at the HERALD office.

Public Sales
            A public sale will be held at the residence of Wm. B. Rust, four miles east of Sharpsville, on Sharpsville and Mercer road, on Tuesday, November 28. It commence at 10 a.m. The offerings include horses, cattle, grain, bees, hay, corn, cornfodder farming implements, etc. Liberal terms are offered.

            Fred McKay will offer at public sale, at the McKay homestead one-half mile west and one sough [south] of Brookfield, at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, November 29, the following: Fresh cows, horses, pigs, chickens, wagons, buggies, harness, potatoes, hay in mow and stack; cornfodder, corn, wheat farming implements.  Also, cider vinegar, sap buckets, household goods, etc.  Terms of sale are liberal. 

WHEATLAND
             Nov. 22 -  Rev. S.L Mills, of Middlesex, will occupy the pulpit of the M.E. church on Sunday evening.
             Mrs. Rebecca Orris, of Warren, was the guest of relatives last week.
             Miss Polly Harris is attending the College of Commerce, Sharon.
             Saturday will be pay day at the rail cutting plant.
             Mrs. D.C. Morris, of Sharon, and Miss Edna Lucille Morey, of Dilworth, 0., were the guests of Mrs. Louis Winnell last week.
             Mrs. George Davis, of Youngstown, spent Sabbath with relatives on the west side.
            Mr. Edward Matthews has accepted the position of foreman at the rail cutting plant.
            Miss Nora Orris, of Wampum, was in town last week visiting relatives.
            Mr. “Corkie” Finnerty has removed his family to Youngstown.
             Lost, a package between the station and the Company store. Finder please leave at the postoffice.
             Mrs. William Welsh was the guest of Sharon friends this week.
             Mr. Thomas Vaughn is erecting a house on his lot on Railroad street.
             A restaurant will be opened here at an early date.
            Thos. Boyle is adding a porch to his residence. He is also painting the structure.
            Peter Kettering is repairing his property near the company store.
            Mrs. John Metz returned Saturday from a visit with her daughter, at Greenville.
             Persons having items of news for the HERALD will please leave them at the postoffice.

The Appetite of a Goat
Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose Stomach and Liver are out of order. All such should know that Dr. King’s New Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach and Liver Remedy gives a splendid appetite, sound digestion and a regular bodily habit that insures perfect health land great energy. Only 25c. at John C. Owsley’s drug store.

Naval Fair
            The ladies of the Disciple church will give a Naval Fair in Ashton hall, November 24 and 25, serving supper in the evenings.  They will also serve a grand turkey dinner, Saturday, November 25.  Admission to the Naval Fair 10c Supper 25c dinner 50c. Everybody invited.




Notes from the submitter of these excerpts:

The excerpts on this site are from the November and December 1899 editions of The Sharon Herald. These newspapers were reprinted in The Herald, Sharon, PA, during the months of November and December 1999.  Thanks to The Herald for allowing us to use this material and to Beverly Liston.

The names of the people are highlighted.  Any notes in [ ] are my own remarks and were not in the reprint of the paper.



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