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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1908

Page

10

Mother of E N Ohl’s Mother Dies in Chicago

Mrs. David T. Harriott aged about 77 died of paralysis at her daughter’s Chicago home. She is survived by three sons E N Ohl Henry Ohl and Charles Ohl and three daughters Mrs Fisher Mrs Barron and Mrs Buzz plus a stepson Byron Harriott. Funeral service set for Thursday at 2 PM in Ohltown Ohio.

David T. Harriott E. N. Ohl Lincoln Avenue Harriott Fisher Chicago Barron Buzz Minnesota Byron Harriott Sharon Pittsburg Ohltown

Prospect School Commencement Honors Three Graduates

Evening commencement exercises at Prospect School honored Lois Wehr Catherine Barr and Floyd Winn who received diplomas. The program featured music by pupils and an orchestra of Prospect vocalists with Rev C A Wilson delivering the invocation James Brandon delivering the salutatory Lois Wehr spoke on The Constitutional Convention and other speakers included Edwin Hilliard Chalmer Barnhart Floyd Wilson with Catherine Barr delivering the valedictory.

Prospect School Lois Wehr Catherine Barr Floyd Winn Prospect C. A. Wilson James Brandon Edwin Hilliard Chalmer ®Arnhart Floyd Wilson Marion Weigle Mary Beighley Penfield

Sheatz to Fire Old Clerks in State Treasury

Incoming state treasurer J.O. Sheatz informs nearly all treasury attaches they will not be reappointed. He takes office May 4 and plans a broad staff reshuffle, replacing Democratic appointees who followed Berry removals of Republican clerks.

Sheatz State Treasury J.O. Sheatz Berry

Re sale of Old Dominion Brewery Ordered by Court

The court refused to confirm a $75,000 sale of the Old Dominion Brewery and Ice company plant at Newport News Virginia. The property was appraised at $334,000 and the bondholders bid $75,000 with R City of Pittsburgh as bidder. The receiver is directed to close the plant and re sell it.

Old Dominion Brewery and Ice Company Newport News H. G. Kimmich New Castle R. City of Pittsburg

Ring Leaders Oppose Anti Booze in State Platform

Philadelphia April 21 Republican leaders plan to block a local option plank at the state convention. They cite weak support as few local option advocates were nominated in the recent primaries. John F Walton, ex speaker of the house, may chair the convention.

Philadelphia John F. Walton House of Representatives

Realty Transfers Listed Including Several Township Deals

Thomas M. Eckles sells to Wm. L. Sutter in Eliwood for 12000 dollars. Louis E. Sutter sells to Wm. L. Sutter in Eliwood for 6000 dollars. Mary Jane Simons sells to James P. Tanner in Neshannock township for 300 dollars. Elizabeth Witherow sells to Edward E. in North Beaver township. Anna Maneke sells to Dick F. Newton in 1 Dell for 350 dollars. A. Morrison sells to Mary J. Weller.

Thomas M. Eckles Wm. L. Sutter Eliwood Louis E. Sutter Mary Jane Simons James P. Tanner Neshannock Township Elizabeth Witherow Edward E. Ee Beaver Township Anna Maneke Dick F. Newton Dell A. Morrison Mary J. Weller

Elliott's Assailants Held for Court in Apple Alley Fight

Nicola Zarone Raffaele Rotumo and Carmine Barletta faced court after allegedly assaulting Dave Elliott on March 31 in Apple alley. Bail set at 1000 each but all failed to meet it and were jailed. Elliott testified that he was beaten and stabbed during the fracas and later treated in hospital.

Nicola Zarone Raffaele Rotumo Carmine Barletta Dave Elliott Apple Alley Alderman Green Elliott Zarone

Stop House Soliciting If Farmers Can't Peddle

An Ellwood citizen argues against house solicitors selling farm produce without a license. He contends out of town solicitors avoid local taxes while taking trade from local merchants, urging licensing and taxation to protect farmers and grocers alike.

Ellwood New Castle Ellwoodite

Wool Buyers Urge Farmers to Drop Binder Twine for Wool

Major wool merchants across the country have warned growers against using sisal binder twine to tie fleeces. They report that untwined wool avoids white or yellow streaks, reduces fiber loss, and prevents value reductions. Twenty seven firms from Boston to Chicago have ordered buyers not to purchase wool tied with this twine and to avoid fleeces with tags or other contaminants.

Boston Philadelphia Wheeling Mt. Vernon Ohio Detroit, Mich Troy N. Y Watervliet White River Junction Chicago

Colonel O. L. Jackson Delivers Spain Talk at Central Pres

At Central Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening Colonel O L Jackson spoke to the Brotherhood on Two Months in Spain and Along the Mediterranean. He described life in Spain from his summer vacation with vivid detail and forceful commentary. Special music enhanced the program.

Central Presbyterian Church O. L. Jackson Brotherhood of the Church Spain Mediterranean

Small blaze damages third floor of Hazen building

Fire from an unknown source lightly damaged the third floor of the brick Hazen building in Apple alley early Wednesday. An alarm from box 25 at 1 40 a m summoned Chief Connery and the Central department. Loss described as small.

Apple Alley Dal Hazen Connery Central Department

Stand Pipes Needed City Fire Pressure Boost

Chief Connery urged the fire committee to press the water company to raise two standpipes on the North hill and West districts. The contract required construction within three years, now overdue. Newell Shaffer and Wilson to discuss with the company and report next committee meeting.

Connery Fire Committee Water Company Newell Shaffer Wilson

Man Kills 30 Snakes On Farm In Two-Hour Battle

William Taylor of Lowellville fights a sunlit nest as his plow hits snakes. He clubs and then st as the reptiles wrap around horses and his legs, killing 30 snakes totaling 200 feet in length after a two hour duel on his farm.

William Taylor Lowellville Youngstown Cleveland Taylor

Inebriates Hospital Plan Discussed by Mercer Doctors

The Mercer County Medical Society will meet in Mercer on July 10 to discuss building a hospital for inebriates. Physicians seek state legislature funding for erection. No such institution exists in Pennsylvania now, though many leading county doctors favor the project.

Mercer County Medical Society Mercer Pennsylvania

Robbery at New Castle Machine Shop on South Mercer Street

Unknown youths entered the New Castle Machine Company on South Mercer street Tuesday night and stole casting tubing cement and other materials. Chief of Police Gilmore began investigation and arrests are expected soon.

New Castle Machine Company South Mercer Street Gilmore

Deaths of the Day in Beaver and Surrounding Areas

A Pittsburg paper notes Hugo Andriessen German poet and druggist of Beaver died at home after a yearlong illness. Born in Steele Prussia he moved to America in 1843 and later established a Beaver drug store. Survived by widow, son Fred and daughters Belle and Mrs George Boardman among others. Also listed are the Haering family deaths and the infant Charles Clark Coban of Ellwood City.

Hugo Andriessen Beaver Pittsburg Andriessen Steele Prussia America Beaver College Pennsylvania Fred Andriessen George R. Boardman Beaver Falls Belle Andriessen C. D. Coban Spring Avenue Ellwood City Charles Clark Coban Standard Engineering Works Ellwood

Mrs Elizabeth Haering Dies After Apoplexy At 70

Mrs Elizabeth Haering aged 70 widow of David Haering and a former North Side druggist died at 2 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs G A Boehrig 75 Greenbush street Mt Washington from apoplexy.

Elizabeth Haering David Haering North Side G. A. Boehrig Greenbush Street Mt. Washington

Mrs Ann Pritchard-Williams Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Ann Pritchard-Williams wife of Thomas Williams died Tuesday at her Hubbard home from a throat growth after a long illness.

Ann Pritchard-Williams Thomas Williams Hubbard

Mercer County Pair Married Here Quiet Ceremony

Alderman Ranney performed the ceremony making Miss Margaret Purdy Mrs. James E. Adams. The Mercer County couple lived there and traveled to the area for the wedding, choosing to keep the event quiet.

Mercer County Alderman Ranney Margaret Purdy James E. Adams

Will Sail For Home After Porto Rico Visit

Mr and Mrs George W Moody of Highland avenue and friends who spent months in Porto Rico will sail for home midweek They will spend time in the east before returning to this city Births are reported a son born to Mr and Mrs Sheets of Cascade street a son born to Mr and Mrs John Bruce of Morton street Nettie Fox of Oak Street entertained the East Side Eureka club Tuesday evening Mrs David Lloyd and daughter Winifred attended the Ink Jones nuptials in Pittsburg Mrs James Gormley and daughter Dorothy of Moody avenue returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs George Draper in Pittsburg

George W. Moody Highland Avenue Porto Rico East Sheets Cascade Street John Bruce Morton Street Nettie Fox Oak Street Eureka Club David Lloyd Winifred Lloyd Pittsburg James Gormley Dorothy Moody Avenue George Draper

Permanent Horse Committee Named This Year

The horses of the fire department will be under the direction of a special horse committee of councils. Shaffer, Newell and Fike will compose the committee and handle the transferring of horses from one department to another.

Shaffer, Newell and Fike

Department Reorganization Aims At Unified Oversight

Office notes plan to shift duties among divisions and ensure coordinated support for all departments. It outlines assigning responsibilities and centralizing supervision to improve efficiency and service delivery across the agency.

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. N. Owl Chicago, Ill L. Jackson HAZEN Water CO North Hill Pittsburg St New York Madras R. S. McCulloch & CO Pittsburg Street Germany German Evangelical Church Julius L. Haering Second Ward George V William Boehrig Otto Frye Pittsburg Dispatch Charles Clark Coban D. R. Bollard Dentists East Washington Street Bri Lawrence Savings & Trust Co New Castle, Pa
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