Massive Wampum Fire Wrecks Factory and Stores
A Sunday blaze in Wampum caused a $50,000 loss, starting from a gasoline explosion at the Stiglitz overall factory. The flames, fanned by wind, gutted several buildings including Stiglitz store and Wechsler dwelling. Local bucket brigades, aided by fire crews from New Castle and Beaver Falls, saved the Arlington Hotel and remaining structures while residents hurried to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
Harry
New Castle
Beaveralls
Connery
Lake Erie
Stiglitz
Abe Weehsler
R. H. Grennen
Wechsler
Brennen
F. P. Major
Arlington Hotel
Railroad Street
Beaver Falls
Krentenen
Major
Road horse drops dead on Mill Street in New Castle
A fine road horse owned by Wi nfford of Enos died Friday evening at the W N Y and P crossing on South Mill Street. It was driven by a young man named Hennessey and a companion headed to a show. The carcass was left at the roadside all night with a red lantern to warn traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. Winfford
Enos
South Mill Street
Hennessey
New Castle
Record in Johnson case completed by court stenographer
Court stenographer A D Mornes has completed a massive Johnson murder trial record. The volume spans about 450 typewritten pages with roughly 120,000 words, 600,000 letters, and 120,000 spaces. The work required about 12,000 lines and 16,000 feet of carriage travel, illustrating the vast effort behind the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Mornes
Johnson
Validity of notes called in question
The case of William Fiss versus N H Rogers is an assumpsit action to recover 700 dollars on notes of 100 dollars each from 1902. Fiss, a Buffalo horse dealer, sues Rogers after a settlement between their firms. Evidence includes many witnesses and handwriting experts. defense argues alterations invalidate the paper due to the place of payment at a local bank. The trial dominated the forenoon and may extend late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fiss
N. H. Rogers
Common Pleas
Dana & Long
Mr. Hathcock
Frank A. Blackstone
Col. Jackson
Fiss
Buffalo
N. Y
Rogers
Weekly News celebrates 25th anniversary in Lawrence county
The Weekly News marks twenty five years of publication becoming the oldest weekly in Lawrence county. It reports robust growth and aims for continued merit through energetic labor. The paper serves rural households with local news from staff writers and township contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Firearm confrontation on train theft arrest
Officer Cy Powell of the Pennsylvania special force confronted four men accused of stealing rides on a passenger train. He arrested one and defended against three who drew guns. Powell kept control, and the captured man, Nick Viene, identified as Fulkerson, paid costs after conviction. Railroad detectives faced several desperate characters aboard the trains.
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Cy Powell
Pennsylvania Spewal
Powell
Nick Viene
Cquire Fulkerson
Cherry Crop Killed by the Late Frost
Farmers blame a severe late frost for damaging the early cherry crop and fear peaches and strawberries also suffered. John R. Wright of Taylor township notes the cold snap killed buds, while wheat and rye are expected to yield well despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Wright
Taylor Township
Very Light VI as Primary Dominates Local Vote
The 1905 Republican primary turnout was record light with just under 4,000 votes. Only two contests occurred for County Treasurer and two County Commissioner seats, won by Lafayette Baldwin and James McMillen with John F. Pitts as running mate. Other nominations included James Eider EB J Kemm for Auditor and Charles H Andrews for Prothonotary, with four delegates chosen for the State convention. Baldwin’s win augurs steadier county government and deters independent fusion in the fall election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Lafayette Baldwin
Shenango Township
William E. Agnew
Baldwin
James McMillen
John F. Pitts
North Beaver Township
R. L. McNabb
James C. Riblet
Union Township
Lawrence County
Andrews
James A. McMillen
Verdict Returned After Adjournment In Long Franks Case
The case of W C McConnell and Margaret Pisor against W H Long and S W Frankenburg went to the jury Wednesday evening. Attorneys Emery for the defense and Chas G Martin for the plaintiff argued at length. The action arose from a note for 176 dollars for sheep sold by McConnell, an executor of Joan Jordan’s estate. Long claimed the sheep were younger than stated. witnesses supported Long, McConnell denied making the statement. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff the next morning, assessing 46 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McConnell
Margaret Pisor
W. H. Long
S W. Frankenburg
Messrs. Emery
Chas. G. Martin
Long
McConnell
Joan Jordan
Child Scarred By Boiling Water At Mt Butler Home
Two year old Marie McCormick suffered scalds to the shoulders and arms Thursday morning after overturning a large pan of boiling water in the kitchen of her Mt Butler Avenue home. Her mother alerted by screams summoned Dr. from North Mercer Street, and the physician reports the child will recover.
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Marie
Edward McCormick
Mt Butler Avenue
McCormick
North Mercer Street
Married Divorced And Married Again In Beaver Falls
A marriage license was issued by Clerk Ralph M. Campbell to Lorenzo J. Levis and Martha E. Levis of Beaver Falls. They had been married before, divorced in 1901, and after four years reconsideration renewed their union. Mrs. Levis is 48 and the groom 55.
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Ralph M. Campbell
Lorenzo J. Levis
Martha E. Levis
Beaver Falls
Hymeneal Bliss
Levis
Wanted agents to sell Hay Car Bringbacks
Classified notice seeks sales agents for Hay Car Bringbacks. Farmers urged to act as every farmer needs one and the horse does all the work. Address Seymore Lidke Co 723 Chamber Commerce Detroit Mich.
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Seymore-Lidke Co
Chamber
Weingartner Protests Retraction Bill in Harrisburg Debate
The Goehfing retraction bill faced House debate in Harrisburg. Final passage failed 71 to 114, then 98 to 7 for reconsideration, and 96 to 86 against final passage after a brief delay. Weingartner argued against the measure, warning it could allow equity suits against newspapers and sought fair treatment without creating new press-law burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goehfing
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Carson
Beaver
Carsor
Fruitless search for stolen goods leads nowhere
Luigi Cemani Victor Felice and Leone Carlizza three Italian residents of the Seventh ward were arrested by Constable Nat Williams and brought before Alderman Williams on a charge of breaking into a P and L car and stealing a box of cigars a bucket of candy and a box of tobacco valued at about 2 pounds. A search of their Railroad Row home yielded no goods. The hearing produced little direct evidence. the trio was discharged. Officials vow tighter action to curb railroad depredations near New Castle Junction and Mahoningtown as more prosecutions loom.
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Luigi Cemani
Victor Felice
Leone Carlizza
Seventh Ward
Nat Williams
Fifth Ward
Alderman Williams
H. T. Hahn
Railroad
Railroad Row
New Castle Junction
Mahoningtown
Elopement tale proved false in Beaver Valley reports
Joseph Kenna once a noted street car man in New Castle and now in Beaver Valley was ill with typhoid. A rumor of his elopement with Mrs. Rider caused worry, but Dr. Rider investigated in Youngstown and confirmed Kenna did nothing wrong. Kenna has a wife and two children in New Castle. the Beaver Valley report was idle gossip.
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Joseph Kenna
New Castle
Beaver Valley
Rider
Dr. Rider
Kenna
Youngstown
Florida Alligators Visit New Castle Residents
Two one foot long Florida alligators arrive in New Castle from David W. Pearson. They are gifts to the daughter of David C. Boyles and a son of Newton Carr. The tiny reptiles attract much attention and are described as fond of raw meat.
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Florida
New Castle
David W. Pearson
David C. Boyles
Newton Carr
Pearson
Washington Street
Dickson & Company Window and Door Screens
Fly time is coming. Dickson & Company offers made to order window and door screens to fit any project.
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Dickson & Company
Must Sign Thee Names In Weekly News Communications
Correspondents of the Weekly News are urged to sign their names to their communications to ensure publication. The rule must be observed or the correspondence will be discarded as waste.
Stolen Rings Darken Mrs Phillips Home Heirloom Diamond
Mrs. Dr Belle Phillips of North Street sanitarium reports three valuable rings stolen from her home last Thursday. A 100 year old diamond heirloom, an Opal, and an emerald were taken from a dresser after two visitors left the doctor’s private room. Mrs Phillips fears arrest follow if property is not returned and suspects the two women who had bath and massage in the private room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Phillips
North Street
Wedding Shaped as Fire Strikes Ingham Home
Invitations arrived in this city for the marriage of Miss Marion Adelaide Ingham and Charles Agnew of Sewickley. While returning from Pittsburg the bride elect and her mother saw their Bellevue home burn, the trousseau ruined yet the wedding will proceed at Epiphany Church in Bellevue. A later case in New Castle involved Catherine Cunningham administratrix and Rebecca Vail over a mortgage dispute tried before a jury. receipts challenged as to payment. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after hours of deliberation.
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Marion Adelaide
K. W. Ingham
Bellevue
Pittsburg
Charles Agnew
Sewickley
James Smith
George Zabniser
Highlams Avenue
New Castle
Catherine Cunningham
Dewees Cunningham
Rebecca Vail
McKim
Ellwood National Bank
Chester Wall
Burton Declines Legislature Candidacy Despite Interest
Thomp Burton states he has no political ambition for the State Legislature though local papers have floated his name. He cites poor health and summer climate concerns, noting four more years left on the Ohio penitentiary board of managers where duties are light and salary is $100 annually versus $600 for a legislator.
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Thomp Burton
Youngstown
Burton
Ohio
Board of Penitentiary Managers
Double Bereavement Within Single Week in Family
Mrs. Thomas Barteau of Bil liun street mourns after the death of her 11 months old son Anthony from convulsions. Earlier that week the father was killed near the Steel mill by a Pennsylvania freight train as he left work. The child's funeral was held Monday at 10 AM with interment at St. Josephs Cemetery.
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Thomas Barteau
Billiun Street
Anthony
Pennsylvania
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Rohrer's Store Promises Finest Sports Goods in City Ad
An advertisement from Rohrer's Market promotes the finest sporting goods this side of Pittsburg and highlights a large selection for shoppers opposite City building.
Infant Rees Edwin Double Dies in Six Hour Illness
Rees Edwin Double infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Double of 12 Chestnut Street died about 2:30 Thursday morning after a six hour illness. He was two months old and suffered convulsions starting late Wednesday evening. Services from the family residence Friday at 2 pm with interment at Oak Park. Coaches from Lutton's provide transport.
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Rees Edwin
Albert Double
Chestnut Street
Oak Park
Lutton’s
Gallagher Pastor Goes East for Health Break
Rev. J. F. Gallagher, pastor of St. Mary’s Church, leaves for health reasons for several weeks. He has served over 350 years and has taken vacations. The parish will be cared for by Rev. Ana and Sunday services will be assisted during his absence.
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J. F. Gallagher
Bt. Mary's Church
Bt. Ma
Rev
Ana
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Mill Street
Weingartner
Treas
Main
Fred Schuler
J. B. Schaefoeker
B. E. Stevenson
Chas FE
Medard
Alex Richarson
Il Ndorer
Ink
J. Cam
D. Cook
John Eider, Jr
B. J
F. M
Auberty
Chaun
Davis
Wm. E. Eerie
Howard Phillips
John Tucker
John F. Callan
Jos. Gilmore
Ferulaughong
James Brooks
Lee
Saa
Ij. H. Hossler
Ellwood City Seu
Eoosghe
OS ‘Soy J. H. Mardie Enon
Albert Dahl
Hazel Dell
Sal Wim. McElwee
Geo. A. Clay Volant Borough
C.F. Ball
Wm. Blythe Wampum Horough
James Grandy Big Beaver
A. M. Blytoe
Chas
Funk
Big Beaver
Hickory
W. Waddington
Little Beaver
M. Fullerton Mahoning
Pees Enone
M. A. McCreery Nahoning
Neshannock
Joseph Spiker Neshannock
John S. Holden
John B. Woods
North Beaver Lst
Chas. G_ McKinley North Beaver
W.R
Perry
Jacob Keisling
Paulaski
S. G
Pulaski
Aito
J. H. McCatmont
Eosse
Aeeaeaeenen
Tilia Shenango
W. Y. Gibson
Shenango
2D. IV
Frank Shoat
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Robert S. Atkinson
Uribe
Robert Wallace
A. S. Carr Washington
W. L. Ford Wayne
Wayne
Ydoes
L. Z. Johns Wayne
Henry Rosencranz
T. J. Medard Wayne
W. H. Cole Waype
J Holmes Wilmington
A. P Wilmington
Liz
Trouseau
J.f.gallagher
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