Inquest Probes Shaffer Death After Bar Ejection
County Coroner conducts inquest into Nathan Shaffer death at Shenango Valley hospital. Witnesses describe bar ejection, alley wandering, and a possible bladder rupture from an external injury. Jury finds death resulted from rupture of the bladder with timing unknown. Local officials and hotel staff testify about the incident at the Knoxton and Sherman barn district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan
B. F. Norris
A. D. Nowell
Shaffer
Bar
Knoxton and Sherman
Sherman
John Herbold
Hey Loving
Dickson Hardware Company
Shenango Valley
J. R. Cooper
al Sene
Nis
Nannon
William Stoner
Iasa Point
John Sharp
Morton Street
Willan Welker
Roy Loving
Charles Haus
W. W. Robinson
Barker
Market Alley
Carl Gaston
L’lire
Gene Bueller
G. C. Horner
James Kennedy
Fila Kennedy
Herbold
Loving
Merboldt Kala
Thass Fellows
Shaffer Incident Under Scrutiny As Testimony Conflicts
Fragmentary testimony shows Shaffer lying in an alley after falling from a doorway as Officer McConaby arrived. Despite conflicting statements, no clear evidence of foul play emerged, with District Attorney Afiey and County Detective Tesla questioning witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Second Baptist Faster Program at Evening Service
The Second Baptist Sunday school presents a faster program with songs such as Alleluia Wonderful Morn Sunshine for Master and Easter. Recitations, solos, duets, dialogues and instrumental pieces by Alice Rose Mabel Lash Carrie McMillan Olive Taylor Jane McMillan Gladys Taylor and others. Assistant Supt Rev L J Pollard leads with remarks and Benediction. final piano by Mrs Elizabeth Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Baptist Sunday School
Oakes
McMillin
Alice Rose
Mabel Lash
Mercidee Lilies
Scthons
Joy Wells
Jane McMian
Mary Alston
Lavina Lash
Gladys Taylor
Henry Rote
Clara Offrey
Ernest Nose
Laura Carson
James Wills
Corhney Offrey
Marly Dawn
Carrie McMillan
Carrie McMillan and ‘Olive ‘Yaytar
Oscar and Russell III
Jane McMillan
Mrs
Offve
of King
Tesitalion
Lord
Olive Taylor
Flower
Shy Olive Taylor
Hlizabeth McMillan
Mabel Jash
Meretdee Ellis
Crown Bim King
Arthur Thomas
Higen
Matherine Wags
Nebert Brown
Lewis Tilghman
Henry Mase
Hemarks
Gh. Smith
Katherine Evga
Elizabeth Thomas
Divorces Granted In Multiple 1910s Cases
Several divorce petitions and decrees appear in this period ledger. James A. Dall seeks Alvaren from Mary B. Bell for cruelty. Elizabeth J. Evans divorces David Mile Evans after 17 years apart. Carmella Marma splits from Pasquale Marma for cruel treatment. George Hites and Essie Hites case is discontinued. Mary E. Nixon seeks divorce from Miles Nixon for cruelty and desertion, married Oct 15 1910s, separated 1917. Masters appointed in multiple actions including Madge A. Anderson v Isaac Anderson and Annie G. Barret v Robert F. Barretti. An alias subpoena issued in Korton Galbreath v Grace Galbreath. Mary Warr is pursuing divorce from Alfred Harris. Ha Rurala seeks divorce from A Rurala. Cruel and barbarous treatment cited in several filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Dall
Thomas W. Dickey
Alvaren
Mary B. Bell
Ilveil
Elizabeth J. Evans
David Mile Evans
Theserci
Carmella Marma
Pasquale Marma
George Hites
Essie Hites
Mary E. Nixon
Edwin K. Logan
Miles
Nixon
William McElwee
Madge A. Anderson
Isaac Anderson
W. J. Uber
Annie G. Barret
Robert F. Barretti
Charles B. Medard
Anna M. Frost
James 11
Frost
Korton
Galbreath
Grace Galbreath
Mary Warris
James A. Chambers
Alfred Harri
Ha Rurala
Robert M. White
A. Rurala
Troop F Truck Rescues A Man
Members of Prove Fy witnessed a man being paraded by a crowd along Colne street late at night. Troop F truck slowed, allowed jimmy on board, and carried the man toward Tarspit after the crowd surged. Police attached were nearby near McKinley street when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prove Fy
Ata
Fie Pang
Attics
McKinley Strett
Soldier Boy Paroled In Beaver Falls Theft Case
Arthur Guy, a Beaver Falls soldier from Company LE, Tanth regiment, was paroled by Judge Emery after admitting larceny by bailee in Ellwood City involving a hired rig. He escaped consequences but must pay 50 to Briggs and 14 to Weingartner, with costs at 14 per month. Another man, George Briggs, was fined 10 and costs for setting up a gas bagging device used in a raincoat scam in Ellwood City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
Arthur Guy
Amorning
Guy Lew
Tanth Regiment
Beaver Falls
Ellwood City
Buffalo
Riley
Jim
Biory
Coy
jBanee
Tie
Briggs
Weingartner
Loth
Wiweed City
George Briggs
Elwood
A. Maretin Graham
Interned German Cruiser Cormorant Explodes? Battle Rumors
Reports recount the internment of the German auxiliary cruiser Cormorant after entering Apra harbor on December 14, 1945 seeking coal and provisions. The vessel, formerly the Russian steamer Hinesan, carried 21 officers, 11 deck officers, 307 sailors, and 33 non‑combatants. The governor offered limited coal and provisions and ordered internment within 24 hours if departure failed. The Cormorant later remained in port. its crew was taken into custody amid broader postwar political controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmoerant
Apra
Permisstin
Vislt
Jackschwerd
South Seas
German East Africa
Shanghai
Vladivostok
Schlehau
Tsing Tan
Taing Tao Am
Japan
Hostitles
Italian Club Seeks Charter For Patriotism Education
An application was made to Judge Emery for a charter for the Tripoli Italian Beneficial Union. The club aims to teach citizenship and patriotism and provide benefits. Officers include President Giacento Rignacre, Vice President Antonia Vatelli, and Secretary Rique Faraone. Judge Emery set the first Monday of June at 1 p.m. for a hearing. A fundraising note mentions a $75 gift with a 100 percent raise to enlarge Oph college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attarney
Thatiaa W. Dickey
Emery
Tripoli Italian Beneficial Union
Giacenzo Rignacre
Antonia Vatelli
Rique Faraone
Carnegie Club Banquet At Elks Home In Monthly Session
The Carnegie Club held its monthly meeting at the Elks Home on Friday evening with patriotic music by BR. J. Dianolog and lly adla aasietict. Vivian Vietrala and Prof. R. J. McLowery demonstrated new dance steps. Dinner featured crab cocktail, lettuce, sauer kraut, ball ed potatoes, celery, pickles, mince pie, cheese, coffee. Members listed include O. J. Hartsuff, Gee, A. Highs, Claude Hilhain, Albert itborn, and many others. George A. Rigby proposed thanks to the arranging committee. next meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Club
Elks
Rot
BR. J. Dianolog
Lly Adla Aasietict
Vivian Vietrala
R. J. McLowery
Vernon Castle
Kay
Roy Updegrad
Deen
Hugh M. O'Neil Dies of Injuries at Local Plant
Hugh M. O'Neil 22 dies from injuries suffered at the Pennsylvania Engine works after an accident Thursday. Survived by wife, parents Mr and Mrs John H O'Neil, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Monday at 2:20 PM at the parental home 231 Smithfield Street. He had lived his life in this city and was a member of First Christian Church since age 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Hugh BT. O'Neill
Janus Street
Mittehope
Alsa
John H. O'Neil
Smithfield Street
John H
Joseph Jr
Edward
O'Nei
Wiliam Bout
Richard Hinkson
Mr. O'Neil
First Christian Church
Smiltfeld Street
Sanitary Cop Offered New Job as Health Officer
Sanitary Police Officer Chas. Hnaler may become health officer of Wampum. Wampum authorities seek someone to lead in smallpox control, citing Hunter’s experience and a higher salary offer in return. Hunter has not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Hnanler
Thle City
Wampum
Wampuis
Hunter
Prospective Groom Severed Leg in Wedding Day Accident
A bride to be and groom-to-be were preparing for a Steubenville wedding when the groom was injured during a rail transfer in New Castle. He jumped from a passenger train to catch an interurban, fell, and his right leg was severed under wheels. He was taken to Rochester hospital for care. The bride, Miss Dura Gossett, was deeply affected. The groom, Bloomer, worked as a foreman in a New Castle sawmill. Funeral plans for a related local death were also noted as the obituary column detailed surviving relatives and service arrangements.
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Beaviln
API T—Enreugie
New Uastia
Steubenville
Worry J. Wiener
Smithsfield Street
New Castle
Marning
Lee
Woener
Weaver
Coss
Rochester
Bloomer
Ltw
New Case
Pro American Rome Demonstration Marks Entry Of U S War
In Rome on April 7 a pro American demonstration will be held to honor the United States entering the war. The Roma newspaper proposed the event and it was met with enthusiastic acclaim. The march will conclude at the U S embassy where Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page will speak, as posters of President Wilson’s address appear across Italy amid talks of a wartime credit.
All In Readiness For Volant Meeting
VolantApril 7 republic flag rally planned with residents traveling from nearby towns. Captain A Martin Graham to speak at 3 o clock with music by local bands and a program including the flag ceremony and patriotic selections at Mason's store and college hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mew Castle
Bo the Otter
Mason's Store
Neighhborood
A. Martin Graham
U.S. A
College Hall
Waitman
Deaths of the Day Mrs Pryor at 327 Produce Street
Catherine Pryor wife of Samuel S Pryor died at the family home 327 Produce Street Saturday morning April 7 at 1 10 o clock after an illness beginning November 1 Her age 16 born Homewood Meager county December 27 15e0 daughter of John W and Nancy Paster Smith had resided in this city for 38 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McCaslin
Jennie A. McCazlin
Tamly
Dewey Avenue
Billsfield
Mich
Hillsfield
Derment
I'tror
Ates
Catherine Pryor
Samuel S. Pryor
Mrs. Pryor
Homewood
Meager County
John W
Nancy Paster Smith
Premier Apple Grower In County Premier Apple Grower In County dA
Premier apple grower in the county, dA Boak of Sapperyrock, distributes a basket of russet apples at The News offices. Voak, a noted apple raiser, reported a pre season crop of 1.00 bushels, with four state colleges and two Arista and bwo seconds. JW Johnson stands as the county's only award winner. Wowk sells his products in New Castle, with carloads sent to Nichols and Springfield. He coaxes a MAW WWotoreprayer, a frost-proof device, from J. Flint, featuring a 259 gallon tank and nytron with one and a half horsepower engine. Babylon wheat and other cereals receive praise, Syria and Palestine also producing fine wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da. Boak
New Castle
Wihousa
Springfield
Flint
Removal Notice for Dr J F Rovertson Office Relocation
Doctor J F Rovertson, specialist, has moved his office to the second floor of Lawrence Savings and Trent Building, Room 204. Notice mentions Promina Quinine product and its non head effects, with a garbled line about Bromo Quinine. Signature appears as Tf W Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Rovertson
Sevond Noor Lawrence Savings and Trent Rildg
Promina
Tf. W. Grove
Flag Waves From Pulpit at Mill Men Evangelist Service
Evangelist Taylor tells of redemption at Croton Avenue M E church service for mill men and their wives. The event featured strong music from the Sunday school orchestra and male chorus, patriotic hymns, and testimonies of salvation. Taylor shared his life story of conversion at 21 and revival, leading many to altar calls and claimed salvations. The series continues with nightly services and a Sunday message on happiness and spiritual frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton Avenue
M. 1
Furnluhed
Star Spangled Warner
Rush
Stars and Stripes
Vilo
Roy
Taylor
Josue
Ali
Jagl
Jesus
Taylor Tala
Suit filed against Rend Construction by United States Cast Iron and Pipe
The United States Cast Iron and Pipe Company of Pittsburg has filed suit against Rend Construction Company claiming they owe $2,311.40 for supplies. One dining engine and twelve dump cars have been attached as part of the writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Cast Iron and Pipe Company
Pittsburg
Rend Construction Company
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Nathan Shaffer
Alpsil
Dick Alma
Te Enid
iShaffer
Yan & Roy Levin
Sarter
Jiolre
Second Baptist
Soldier Boy
Tenth Regiment
Ellwood
Carmorant
Department
R. ©. Smith
Ghar
Wats Department
Maxwell
Guan
Cronin
Oph College
Patrotly
Ellen
Hugh M. O'Neil
Harry Bloomer
Altar
Frain
Beaver
Eirela
Flint Mette Odlet Episcopal Thureh
D. of A
L. of G. 1
Pryor
Fy PF. Smith
Los Angeles
Cal
Margaret Knowles
City
Joaeph N. Smith
Harbor Bridge
Jane Ready
Shinetty
Greenwood Cemetery
Paunto Charles
Willian Abel
Dubola
Fannie Charles
Charles
Carson
Youngstown
Dullois
Rodney Charles
Treasors Mariel
Stephen N. Travers
St. Mary's Church
Meg. Walker
F. P O'Shea
St. Mary's Cemetery
Leo
Stephen Griffith
Joseph Travers
Harry Tru' Shell
Raymond
Jenes Travers
Richard P. Mershimer
Eld Brighton
Nie
Almie
Ife
Adam
Jennie Prica Mershtmner
New Brighton
Eleanor
Jennie Merghimiar
Biss Margaret
James Moses
W. HH. Trowland
DeLos
Penny
Clyde
Mershimer
Modern Woodman of America
Brooklyn Avenue
Oak Park Cemetery
Rome
Volant
Syria
Palestine
White &Son
Neshanjiock Avenue
Chas. R. Kelley Yureral
Lutton
Ambueencs SeRvicnal Night
Henaz
Trion
Pill Stree
Evangelist Taylor
Union Fhune
Bil
Aorta
W. F. Dufford & Co
Washington Street
Naagn
McClure Pleintes Ceatupine
George le Guere
Fielding Shirley Magon
Ann Murdock
Nance Onet
Charlotta Walker
Warmer
Séobhteoklinn
William Desmond
Triangle Prey
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