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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

8

Pr Thomas Young Faces Trial For Slaying Of Wife

Los Angeles dentist Dr Thomas Young stands trial for the murder of his wife. Press dispatches say he practiced in New Castle about 15 years ago before moving to Los Angeles. The trial began with jury impaneling and is expected to take several days to complete.

New Castle Er K. Thomas Young Los Angeles Cali Dr. Young Young Grove City College Pittsburgh Pa Thomas Ww. Young Mittsburgh Grove Git College Pittsburgh New Castle Cambridge Washington New Mexico Texas

Dentist charged in wife murder for estate gain

The dapper dentist allegedly killed his wife to gain control of an estate valued over 1.5 million dollars left to Mrs. Young after her first husband, Patrick Crogan known as The Olive King. He was arrested after authorities found his wife buried in a cement cistern near a Bowery Fills summer cabin and later confessed, revealing he used a dental drug to suffocate her and directed his foster son to mix the cement. The state seeks the death penalty.

Young Patrick Crogan Olive King Dr. Young Los Angeles Bowery Fills Dr.Young

Good Attractions Signed For Fair at New Castle

The New Castle Fair will feature a premier array of high class amusements. Miss Catherine Klee is finalizing concessions this week as officials expect top attractions to arrive, drawn by the fair’s strong reputation in the field.

New Castle Catherine Klee

Prospect Starts 100th Anniversary Celebration in Butler PA

Prospect marks the town centennial with a week of events beginning August 18. Daily speakers are scheduled and Thursday features a historical pageant, with Dr. Semus Dodds of Wooster College delivering the Sunday night sermon in a grove near Prospect.

Butler Prospect Semusl Dodds Wooster College Wooster

Local social notes list visitors and births in area

Personal mentions include S Mahlman recovering from an attack and pleurisy, Mrs O G Roger visiting Shenango Street, Edward Reider visiting Franklin and Oil City, Mrs G M Gibson returning from a trip to Chautauqua Lake, Miss Fannie Wheeler visiting Mrs B S Gense, Miss Pauline Crouser staying with Mrs F J Rowland, Mrs Lauren Thayer visiting her parents on Wallace Avenue, Mrs Ora Muse and Mrs Elizabeth Johnson visiting from Reading, Miss Dorothy Bell hosting Miss Emma Lou Dickey, Miss Beatrice North visiting Mrs H W Snyder, Leta May Johns motor trip to Ashtabula and Geneva on the Lake, Emma Baxter and Ruth with Mrs Charles Doerr, Ruth Senick recovering from surgery at New Castle Hospital, Catherine Corver visiting Philadelphia, Mr and Mrs John R Wilson announcing birth of son John E, and Mr and Mrs H Francis with sons Harry and Edgar of Harrison.

S . Mahlman Tpallock Avenue O. G. Roger Pittsburgh Vinney Ross Shenango Streat Edward Reider Pollock Avenue Franklin Oil City G. M. Gibson Cretan Avenue Chautauqua Lake Fannie Wheeler Dorsey Mra West Cherry Street Pauline Crouser Sandy Lake F. J. Rowland Crawford Avenue Lauren Thayer Cleveland C Stith Wallace Avenue Ora Muse Elizabeth Johnson Reading Dorothy Bell Waca Texas Emma Lou Dickey Beatrice North Punssutawney H. W. Snyder Ray Street Leta May Johns West North Street Ashtabula Geneva-on-the-Lake Emma Baxter Ruth Charles Doerr Croton Avenue Ruth Senick Pearson Street New Castle Hospital Catherine Ccrver Philadelphia Miker Elizabeth Studeleter Highland Avenue John R. Wilson Tower Avenue John E Francis Harry and Edgar Harrison

Local Residents Take Summer Visits Across States

A string of holiday visits and homecomings as numerous residents travel to see relatives and friends. A. Rodgers family from Dayton visits Mrs. Morse in Sanson street. Miss Virginia Botham visits Kirkwood, Del. Miss Evelyn Gerould visits grandparents in Highland avenue. Miss Beulah Grove plans health break near Ligonier. John Ridgeway completes a three testee visit with Miss Frances Lechner in Highland avenue.

Ligonier John Ridgeway Frances Lechner Highland Avenue Frances Gibson Key Street H.C. Mitchell Isabel Winter Avenue Duluth Cavilla Flynn Wilmington Avenue Maa Bryson Geneva-on-the-Lake Norman Agnew Sox Junior Fort Worth Texas Mra J. EB. Wright Mary BE. Heinemen Mary Askum Salem Martha Whitmer North Beaver Street Edgar Mintek Russell East Washington Street Washington Gettysburg W. K. Egan Emsworth Mary Zelgter North Mercer Street Charles Tatanno R. D Victoria Lichard Angeling Andy Mick Rankin, Pa P. Lichard R. A. Stielnger Grace Myrna Roberta F. Hartley Rena McAnlis Saveral Robert 8. Allen Denver Thad C. Brown Fort Collins Colorado

Weather Inviting Coolidge Prolongs Stay At Plymouth

President Coolidge remains at his Plymouth Vermont boyhood home enjoying clear cool weather and postponing the planned return to the White House for at least 24 more hours. He will lunch with Governor Billings of Vermont at Woodstock and may start homeward tomorrow with a possible overnight stop in Northampton Massachusetts to visit Mrs. Grace Goodhue.

International News Service Plymouth Coolidge Green Mountains White House Swampacott Maay Woodstock Governor Billings Vermont John C. Coolidge North Shore Northampton Mass

Revered Pastor Rev. Dr Cartwright Dies After Illness

PITTSBURGH Pa Aug 18 Final funeral plans were set for Rev Dr Charles L E Cartwright 69 a noted evangelist and descendant of Peter Cartwright who died last night in Armstrong county He served many Pennsylvania charges including Second Methodist Church Brownsville 1880 83 His survivors include widow two sons R Cartwright Columbus O Claude Cartwright Pittsburgh and four daughters Mrs A B Jobson Old City Mrs Richard Cuthbert Crafton Mrs Stenley Miller and Mrs Engle Beaver Pa

Pittssurgh Charles L. E. Cartwright Peter Cartwright Cocgbrans MN Armstrong County Cartwright Pennsylvania Brownsville First New Brighton Braddock Coopersdale Avenue Johnstoun Scottdale Pittsburgh R. Cartwright Columbus Claude Cartwright A. B. Jobson Old City Richard Cuthbert Crafton Stenley Miller Engle Beaver, Pa

Local Boys Hiking To Washington D C

Two Newcastle High School seniors Paul Hodgkinson of Wildwood Avenue and Francis Red Sowers of Winter Avenue hike from Cumberland Maryland to Washington D C in a single day covering about 191 miles. They travel as the 26th graduating class’s Knights of the Road not by Pullman coach.

Paul Hodgkinson Wildwood Avenue Francis Red Sowersty Winter Avenue Cumberland Washington, D.C Newcastle High School Ab Preasne Knights of the Road

Attorney seeks permission to sell four automobiles

THatrick Attorney TR. Lb. Hilde brand hag presented en petition to Judge Emery asking for an order to sell automobiles salted andraced arrests of persons for transporting liquor. Judge Emery has fixed September 12 for hearing the cases. Four vehicles are listed: Overland sedan owned by J. W. Smick seized near New Wilmington. Chandler touring car alleged property of William Benjamin seized near Wampum. Studebaker touring car owner unknown seized on Youngstown road. Maxwell car owner unknown seized on Youngs Lown road.

Thatrick Hildebrand Hag Emery Overland J. W. Smick Gelzed New Wilmington Chandler Touring William Benjamin Salzed Wampum Studshaker Youngstown Maxwell Youngs Lown Road

Coal Miners in Demand, Local Bureau Reports

Information received today at the State Employment Bureau Y M C A branch in New Castle shows coal miners are in great demand. Unemployed men in New Castle and Lawrence County willing to work in mines are urged to call at the bureau for full particulars.

State Employment Bureau New Castle Lawrence County

Addition to hospital near completion at New Castle

Interior work continues on the New Castle hospital expansion, with painting plumbing and electrical installations under way. The 30 room addition should be ready for occupancy in September, as private rooms with baths become available amid high demand and new equipment like washers and driers being installed.

New Castle Hospital Nere

Weather Holds Up MacMillan Arctic Journey

International News Service reports the MacMillan Arctic expedition awaits better weather at Etah Greenland to begin extensive explorations. D. R. McDonald, second officer, says all are well and Lt Comdr R E Byrd, in charge of the naval detachment, has no new report.

Washington MacMillan Etah Greanland Navy Department Peary D. R. McDonald R. E. Byrd

New Food Club to Be Formed in Fall

Plans to form a neighborhood food club after October were discussed at a meeting at Mrs. Homer Glenn home near Harlansburg. Fifteen local women attended as Miss Amelia Deddridge, an economics worker, will organize and lead the club upon her return from vacation.

Homer Glenn Harlansburg Amelia Deddridge

Driving While Intoxicated Charge Reported

State police arrested D. F. Maxwell on a charge of driving under the influence. He appeared before Alderman Mantz for a hear ing and was remanded to await court.

D. F. Maxwell Mantz Dal

If you were obliged to make a long journey away

The message warns that a long journey requiring months away from family must provide for food clothing and shelter. It asks readers to consider whether they would leave loved ones adequately provided if they never return. It emphasizes planning and responsibility for dependents.

Speaker Named for WCTU Convention in September

Mrs. Rachel Robinson of Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania will be the principal speaker at the Lawrence county Women's Christian Temperance Union annual convention to be held Thursday September 3 at the First Baptist church. She will address both morning and afternoon sessions and brings credentials as an officer of the Pennsylvania WCTU and president of Allegheny county Union. Local presidents will give broadcasts in the forenoon and department superintendents will take active roles in their line of work. Margaret S. Walker Lawrence County President.

Rachel Robinson Wilkinsburg Lawrence County Women’s Christian Temperance Union First Baptist Church Robinson Pennsylvania W. C. T. U Allegheny County Union Jon Margaret 5 Walker Lawrence County

Return Home From Long Motor Trip

Siete Volesko. Gus Slayers Foun Urban and Sam Pascos of this city returned late Sunday evening from a long motor trip to Detroit Cleveland Windsor Ontario and other points of interest. The young men report having a splendid time on their trip.

Siete Volesko Gus Slayers Foun Urban Sam Pascos Detroit Cleveland Windsor Ontario

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