Judgement Stands In Jones Case And Other Court Actions
Judge Porter issues opinions in several cases including George S. Jones vs American Can Co where judgment notwithstanding the verdict is refused after a 3000 award for workplace injuries. Citizens National Bank vs E O Hileman verdict for 15777. new trial denied. Others include guardianship, property, and estate rulings with rules discharged or made absolute.
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George S. Jones
American Can Company
Porter
Jones
Citizens National Bank
E. E. Hileman
Hileman
Talma Smith
John P. Lockhart
Ima Smith
O. O. Warner
W. D. Smith
R. C. G. White
Edward M. Hamilton
H. S. Blatt Hardware Company
M. D. McCarthy
D. J. Mulcahy
Mamie C. Patterson
Edna Baettiger
Daisy Baettiger
Mary J. Shaffer
Flora van Dicle
The
Frew Furniture Co
Findley C. Reynolds
Mary C. Lenacre
Harry Calderwood
Elizabeth Sweezy
Commonwealth
George McKenzie
a _ nolle
Pulaski Township
Benjamin Heasley
Thomas P. Heasley
Rose Heasley
New Castle Woman Held At Lowell
Myrtle Murphy of New Castle arrived in Lowellville and caused friction with local police over a violation. She bailed Marshal Fisher to speak with him and asked not to be locked up if she had too much to drink. She spent the night in jail after a late arrest and was held pending a fine payment.
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Lowellville
Myrtle Murphy
New Castle
Myrtle
Pennsylvania City
Marshal Fisher
Amici
Lisce Sarto
Anna Sar
Annual Meeting of New Castle Playgrounds Association
The New Castle Playgrounds association will hold its annual meeting at the Y M C A this evening. The session was postponed from last Monday and is now scheduled for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Playgrounds Association
Notes In Bottles Spark Romance Flood Delays
New Castle maidens floated love notes in corked bottles during the flood hoping for romance. Debris near the Neshannon and Shenango rivers blocked a bridge as bottles were recovered, with notes reading I am young and pretty willing to get married. Some bottles may drift toward the Mississippi, but most stayed nearby.
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New Castle
Tehir
Shenango
Beaver
Ohio
Mississippi
Beau Drummell
Neshannock
Carnegie Steel Mill
Pope Pius X in grave condition with fever
Rome reports the pope’s temperature rising to alarming levels with signs of distress and risk of pneumonia. Swiss guards are doubled and two beds placed in the pope’s ante-chambers as doctors express cautious hope for a safe recovery.
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Rome
Vatican
Pius X
Marchiafava
Amici
Supervisor Appoints Road Supervisor in Neshannock Township
Judge Porter appointed Jacob Headings road supervisor in Neshannock township to replace Frank S. McBride who resigned. A pluries subpoena was awarded in the divorce case of David Harper against Helda Harper. Richard F. Dana named master to take testimony in the divorce of Jessie I Crawford against Harry C Crawford. Cassius C. Bingham guardian of Edith F. Blair authorized to buy a piano. Clyde Gibson appointed guardian of Anna Varkan for marriage consent. Homer C. Drake named auditor in the estate of Oliver B. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Jacob Headings
Neshannock Township
Frank S. McBride
David Harper
Helda Harper
John A. Thompson
Richard F. Dana
Jessie I. Crawford
Harry C. Crawford
Cassius C. Bingham
Edith F. Blair
Clark C. Blair
Plaingrove Township
Clyde Gibson
Anna Varkan
Russia
Homer C. Drake
Oliver B. Wilson
Westminster seeks Billy Sunday as commencement speaker
Westminister college senior class plans to invite Rev. Billy Sunday to deliver the commencement address. W. L. Fife reports the request has been sent and Sunday has not replied yet. Sunday's possible June location may influence his decision. The 35 member class marks a record in recent years, aided by a successful endowment campaign and strong college prospects.
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Westminster College
Billy Sunday
W. L. Fife
Westminster
Lehman announces engagement of Lehman daughter to Wallace
Portersville Mrs. Emeline Lehman announces the engagement of her daughter Miss N Azelia Lehman to Herbert P Wallace of this city. Wallace son of Mr and Mrs James Wallace of Portersville is with the Bell Telephone company, transferred from Niles Ohio about four months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline Lehman
Portersville
N. Azelia Lehman
Herbert P. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
James Wallace
Bell Telephone Company
Niles, O
False pretenses suit brought in Alderman court
Evan Davis filed an information before Alderman Ranney accusing William Hagan of taking a horse and wagon and selling it as his own property for about $25. Hagan was committed to jail for a hearing on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Davis
Ranney
William Hagan
Hagan
Presbytery Meeting Under Way at Leesburg Church
Shenango presbytery is meeting today in Leesburg Presbyterian Church with ministers and lay delegates from local congregations in attendance. Sessions this morning and afternoon focus on conference topics and the presbytery will conduct its regular business tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango
Leesburg
Cascade Theatre Leased By Gluck
Henry Gluck, former Coliseum proprietor, has leased Cascade theatre at Cascade park for four years. He plans high quality shows opening about May 30 and will decide between vaudeville or stock productions while ensuring top talent through personal bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gluck
Coliseum
New Castle
Cascade Park
Whiich
Traction Company
Poor Department Lacks Funds After City Mixup
The city poor department has gone over a week without funds due to an appropriation ordinance error. The Associated Charities have shouldered most charity work as the poor director cannot grant relief until money is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poor Department
Associated Charities
Death Notices From Local Ledger Include Several Names
The notice lists multiple deceased individuals with ages and addresses in Pittsburg Shenango Twp Ellwood and Croton avenues and streets such as Lafayette Chestnut Randolph Lawrence Neshannock and others. Ages range from 2 to 83 with one infant. The report records residents and townships rather than burial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn Ball
Pittsburg
William D. Hancock
Lafayette Street
Louis Morgel
Croton Avenue
Clarence W. Marshall
Randolph Street
Michael Bew
Lawrence Stree
Charles Leeith
Chestnut Street
Infant McCreary
Neshannock Avenue
Joseph Priestis
Ellwood
Ae Ee Ellwood
William Ng
Shenango Township
Spring Hill Wins A Game In Narrow 12 11 Victory
Spring Hill defeated Oakland A C 12 to 11 in a Saturday baseball game. Spring Hill battery was Richards Mitchell and Laughlin, while Oakland A C batteries were Johnston Snyders and Nickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Oakland A. C
Richards
Mitchell
Laughlin
Oakland
Johnston
Snyders
Nickle
Replevin Suit For Furniture Filed By Three Plaintiffs
H. W. Brudin Thomas Mather and George Matz through attorney H. B. Martin sue W. H. McKim C. P. Du Shane agent and W. H. Van Gorder constable to recover a lot of furniture seized under a landlord's warrant valued at 181.80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Brudin
Thomas Mather
George Matz
H. B. Martin
W. H. McKim
C. P. DuShane
W. H. van Gorder
McKinney Bible Class to Lead Rescue Mission Service
Robert A. McKinney of First Presbyterian Church will lead the Rescue Mission service on Tuesday evening. Special music will be performed during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. McKinney
First Presbyterian Church Land
Wright says fruit outlook is good for this year
John Wright of Sheep Hill reports the fruit crop shows excellent indications. Trees are in good condition and favorable spring weather is expected to protect a robust harvest.
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John Wright
Sheep Hill
New Castle City Councils Meet Tonight Over Pay, Lights
City employes hinge on tonight's council actions to secure this week’s pay and resume street department work. The common council may pass an appropriation ordinance and refer it to select council, possibly enabling a Tuesday special meeting. Also on agenda are an electric light contract, flood report by R W Pratt, Neshannock creek flood plans costing over 220000, and the election of a city clerk amid likely close contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Common Council
Select Council
R. W. Pratt
Cleveland
Neshannock Creek
Morgan Is Laid To Rest
Funeral services for J. Pierpont Morgan were held at St. George's Episcopal Church in New York. The simple ceremony, attended by about 1,500 leaders in finance politics and society, reflected his wishes with no pomp. Morgan's body, in a rose covered casket, was carried from his library to a vintage hearse as police guarded the Morgan home.
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New York
St. George’s Episcopal Church
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Patrick Brickley
Russell Sage
Collis P. Huntington
Special Meeting Of School Board To Hear Revenue Report
A school board calls a special meeting Tuesday evening to hear Supt T A Kimes second report detailing the cost of proposed congestion relief. The earlier plan to add capacity without new schools is reviewed, and sizable funds for Mahoning town school heating replacement are noted as necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. T. A. Kimes
Mahoningtown
Mrs Burrell Appointed Head of Harris Store Millinery
Mrs. M C Burrell formerly with Marshall Field Co Chicago takes charge of the millinery department on the second floor of the S H Harris store at 211 East Washington street. Her many friends will be glad to learn of the new appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Burrell
Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
S. H. Harris
East Washington Street
Apple Contest To Be Decided By Johnston Judges
Competent judges are being selected to award the prize in the apple contest led by Rev. J. C. M. Johnston. The decision will take several days and be announced as soon as possible. The contest closed on Saturday with the barrel of apples ready for the winner.
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J. C. M. Johnston
Rev
Diver Bert Coates Praised as Hero by Local Resident
George W. Davidson of 312 Pine Street thanks Bert Coates for risking his life to recover a drowned boy at Raney dam. Davidson urges a small community fund to present a token of appreciation, noting Coates worked without pay and without proper assistance during the perilous dive. He includes a $1 check and defends Coates against criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Davidson
Pine Street
Bert Coates
Raney Dam
Davidson
The
News
S. Somers
Mr. Somers
Mr. Coates
Coates
Somers
Applications for Divorce Proceeding Noted
May J Masters by E F G Harper seeks divorce from John James Masters on cruelty grounds. Married June 8 1912, separated April 1 1913. Griemeldin Cracraft by S L Clark files for divorce from Lewis Cracraft on cruel and barbarous treatment. Married 1897, separated April 1 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May J. Masters
E. F. G. Harper
John James Masters
S. L. Clark
Conference Opens Erie Synod Spring Convention
The Erie conference of the Pittsburg Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church opens its spring convention tonight at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran, Erie. Dr. J. H. Miller presides and the event runs through Tuesday with sessions including reports, officer elections, papers, and a communion service led by Rev. W. E. Frey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Pittsburg
W. E. Frey
Skylight Grating Delivered for County Jail
The Ellwood City Iron Company delivered iron gratings this morning to replace those broken during a jailbreak caused by John Melroy and Sam Plater.
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Ellwood City Iron Company
John Melroy
Sam Plater
Belgium Faces Large Strike Over Universal Suffrage
Belgian workers halt many mines and manufacturing districts in a national strike seeking universal male suffrage and an end to plural voting. Leaders urge peaceful action while troops guard key areas. King Albert fears revolutionary potential as government weighs concessions.
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Brussels
Belgium
Hainault
Barinago
Mons
M. van der Velde
Albert
The
University
Westminster Man Named Secretary Y M C A Post
H L Cleland of Wilmington Delaware a Westminster man and soon to graduate this year was named business secretary of the Y M C A a new post he assumed the duties this morning due to increased work in the association and the need to handle the business end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Cleland
Wilmington
Del
Stoll
Cleland
Guardian for an Aged Woman Named Guardian Appointed
Judge Porter appointed Alderman J Lee Cooper as guardian for Mrs. Jane Whinnery aged 83 after a court hearing. Mrs. Whinnery, widow of William Whinnery, is in fairly good health but cannot manage her property and she attended the hearing and approved the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Alderman J. Lee Cooper
Jane Whinnery
William Whinnery
Mayor Tries Honor System For Drunk Arrest
Mayor Tyler tests an honor system after a drunken arrestee was released on promise to appear for payday and pay the fine. The incident illustrates local enforcement approach.
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Tyler
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American Can Co
Lowell
Marshal
OF Playground Assoc
Pope
Cusia
Merry del Val
Jacob
McBride
Orator
Evangelist
Presbytery
Cascade Theatre
Gluck
R. A. McKinney
Wright
Simple Services Over
America
Kimes
Mrs. Burrell
Harris Store
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