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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
5
A fiery speaker denounces President Roosevelt over the Missouri shooting case, accusing officials and a hostile judge of prejudice. He insists the accused must prove innocence before an impartial panel and denounces efforts to sway the town’s investigation. The affidavit questions govern ment actions and urges due process for all involved.
In the vote tally for Bret Ballet Crooks roreload, new city officers and officials are named. Joseph Gilmore becomes chief of police. Will McCandless health officer. Cleve Henry mercantile appraiser. six patrolmen and other posts are reassigned. Florence Craig elected city wenographer. Several appointments are confirmed while some patrolmen are dropped. A forthcoming council review will address remaining force changes.
Loula Kon, Mur Won, and Me- Hlasiak shop on Pittaturgy street change ownership. Klee ends tenure at W A Stull shop on Washington street to start independent business.
The article lists the makeup of various standing committees chosen by councils. It names members for Finance Shaffer Warner McCready Betka Cukerbraun Rag Newell and others, Fire Fike Wilson McCready Shaffer Guruian Gridich Newell, Tax Newell Wilson Fisher File Dickson Rigby Griffith Raney, Electrical McCready Warner Fike Dickson Gorman McKee Raney, City property Mecllvenny Divs Ficher Dunlop Dickson Gorman and Griffith, and other panels including Judiciary Dublin Wilson Fisher Genkinger Ugby McKee Raney and Survey Cukerbroom Raney Wilson.
Community roundups report Hush Clark as a New Castle caller. Jack Inks of Crafton notes fishing relatives nearby. Dr J Williams of Ellwood City visited Lotowe. Mize Grace Miller from New Castle stayed locally. Mr Helkenrothar and sons visited Gnotle. Elizabeth Tatoebart and Mary Holaden in Denver. The Lment of Epworth League plans candy making for Weikes Gay night. Rev Livingston of the M E Church hosted Friday events from New Jersey with his bride.
On Monday June 15 Ellwood City will receive free mail delivery. Postmaster Todd recalled word from the post office department announcing favorable recommendations by inspector Claude Dubbins for establishing delivery routes. Two carriers will begin delivery on June 15. Local business leaders council members and the board of trade are credited for securing the service as a long-awaited improvement.
Village gossip and visits fill the column with names like Charles Grist of Lillisville and William Nord of New Castle calling on relatives in Youngstown. scattered mentions of Barny Okson, Miss Helen Lower, and Mrs. Nord among many others, plus a barn addition at N. Paiderson’s Ivory barn and a silver anniversary celebration at the Wack house complete the lively Sunday, Saturday, and weekday rounds.
Miss Eliza Balin of Wynelal dies after long illness. Services slated at Second Wil el Prostylerian Church. Ralph family mourns. Also tributes to Miss Thuy of 76 Welnnt Elieet, charter member of Second U. T. church and longtime worker. Funeral for Stanleylaw Matrano at 1 o clock, age 18, from 20 Magee Street. Interment Greenswood. Also note birth and death of Princes Pearl McChinn daughter of Jacob McLain. pneumonia death at 16 months.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson warned that the recent rise in farm costs threatens widespread hardship. He told the Eastern Manual Training association that farm prices are climbing, predicting many will be unable to afford meat and bread as costs soar.
Prof. RR Liebendorfer of Wurtemburg seeks the county superintendency. A Bilnboro State North and Geneva College graduate with M B E and A M degrees, he holds a state permanent teaching certificate. He has 17 years in Lawrence County schools and led Jackson Aish school to establish a four year program, guiding a large teacher library and serving on the Permanent Certificate committee.
PULASKI R O Reyser reports on local notices including a birth to Mr and Mrs Fred Wallace, Dr J A Shaffer and Mrs S Hodge visiting Shirun vishturs, Mr and Mrs A J R Edilorn of West Middlesex in town, Grace Wood away at college Beaver, Howard Michael of New Castle visiting family, John Michael and Mrs Charles McBride visiting sister Mrs A E Clark, and Amher Clark's relatives learning she is progressing well.
Mrs Pollack, wife of C El Trown of Edgewood Avenue, leads a drive to organize an Eastern Star lodge in New Castle. She notes the local town lacks a ladies Masonic order and says the movement is receiving encouragement from Masons and their families.
Mercer Pa April 1 Sunday mowing Rev Dr SW Gilkey pastor of the First United Presbyterian church tendered his resignation to his congregation Gilkey is a well known divine and lecturer widely popular across denominations his resignation causes general regret in the community
Mr G Daft of Washington Street and Mrs James Youn of Boitenfeld Street in Sixth Ward sail to Hot Springs for several weeks seeking health benefits. They will join Mrs Thomas Young and Mrs G S Brown already at the resort.
The construction of the Weat Pillsbore power plant is nearly finished. Pipe Otters are applying final touches, with an exact start date not yet set but expected soon. The plant promises to be among the most modern and capable in the region once operational.
Letters of administration granted in the estate of Robart Graham late of Mahonhig township Lawrence county Pa to the undersigned administrator. All persons indebted to the estate or having claims against it must settle promptly to avoid legal action. Public notices appear in weekly April 11 22 20 and daily May 6 19 20.
Attorney P Emery prepares papers to Governor Bilart requesting reprieve for Rosario Serge who faces a May 7 execution for the murder of Tony Cunti at Hillaville. The case may be heard by the pardon board in May after previous refusals and prior lobbying from supporters.
The American battleship fleet arrives at San Diego under Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas for a brief homeward stop after weeks at sea. Governor J N Gillette and thousands along the coast welcome the ships as the crew prepares to disembark. The city is decorated and a round of festivities is planned over four days.
Mary and John Sherman, once a united couple, drift apart over money and childcare. He enjoys growth and prosperity, while she frets over every cent, turning thrift into obstruction. Their two children, a boy and a girl, become the central test of balancing duty and care.
The markets list varied prices for butter eggs and vegetables in New Castra with items like cauliflowers lettuce beets and cabbage. A narrative follows about a family facing poverty and illness, detailing Mary’s thrift missteps and John’s frugal attempts and a dog named Deravse Muggs who defends a horse.
The New Castle police department undergoes reorganization with Joseph Gillmore succeeding Sylvers as chief. Patrick Farrell remains day sergeant, James Deskin remains night commander, and Gene Bockley remains night sergeant. Mayor Lusk announced the changes at 1 PM. Ex-Chief Spiers and Cyrus Horser will take day beats, Gillmore returns to night duty, and Officer Gaston becomes patrol deliver tonight. Chief Gillmore began duties Tuesday morning to learn the role.
Prof. R. R. Liebendorter of Wurtemburg is the latest candidate for county school superintendent. A Edinburgh graduate and Geneva College alum, he has 27 years teaching, 17 in this county. He joins W. L. Gilmore and David Syling in the field, with directors to elect at the courthouse in May.
Travelers at a village inn inquire about amenities and discover a poorly lit room with a single small table. An attendant shows a play set, worn and dirty, while explaining how to tell red from white, revealing a tale of a shabby establishment and rough equipment.
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