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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
6
Coroner Cox awaits chemist Aschman’s analysis of specimens to identify the poison that felled Mrs. Chester W. Wallace. Results expected tomorrow may set the inquest time as investigators consider laudanum possession and possible multiple toxins.
Enlisted men at Fort Hamilton plan that Mrs Hains will testify publicly about Captain Hains and alleged army circles misconduct at Hamilton and Fortress Monroe. The Hains brothers face trial and relatives back their defense amid money and influence. Coroner Ambler will hold a perfunctory inquest at Flushington. funeral services at St Michael's Episcopal cemetery in Astoria note no Masonic references.
Constable Nat Williams of the Fifth ward came back to town yesterday after three weeks visiting relatives and friends in the eastern states. He was pleased with the trip and especially glad to meet a brother he had not seen for over four years.
Robert H. Cunningham and Ruth E. Neal obtain a marriage license in Wilmington township. The filing confirms the union plans between the individuals as recorded by local civil authorities.
The article describes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, an alcohol free extract from native medicinal roots including Golden Seal, touted to cure weak stomach indigestion repep ia torpid liver and biliousness. It notes endorsements from medical books and cautions that it will not cure consumption in advanced stages.
Senator Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio says he will not attend the Youngstown platform event on September 5 nor aid Taft in the campaign. He calls the committee action humiliating, declines to speak, and states he will not be present at Youngstown or assist Taft.
Three men burst into an Italian home at New Castle Junction early this morning awakening a small dog. The burglars fired at the dog and at the owner who appeared, then fled with $40 a revolver and clothing. They entered a second Italian home, were discovered, and again fired as they escaped. Police captured three men near the LeRoy hotel who may be connected and are being questioned.
The Dramatic society of St Marys plans another show similar to last fall s minstrel and light opera. Rev Father P E Maher will oversee the affair and likely present another minstrel. Last year s event was the best local talent performance, with Fifty Miles From Pittsburg a season hit.
Frank Foster of Rose Point called on New Castle friends Wednesday. James VanHorn and a Chestnut street family left for a visit in Grove City. Reuben Stevenson of Chartiers street visited old friends and elderberries. Edward T. Schmidt of Burlington Iowa is visiting Herbert Rice on North Shenango street. Rev J S Martin and wife with children at Winona bible school will be home on the 26th inst. Mrs Frank Stratton of Franklin and brother James Connelly of Houston are guests in New Castle. Mrs T J Blackwood of Pittsburg street returns from Providence Rhode Island.
Six year old Thomas Jenkins may lose sight after a pointed stick struck his eye last Monday near Mahon Avenue. Sixteen year old Andy Shunk was arrested on aggravated assault and battery charges for throwing the stick during a dispute with younger children. Doctors say removal of the damaged eye is necessary to save vision in the other eye.
Readable copy notes an airship display at the Butler fair set for August 25 to 28. Event promises aerial showtimes and attractions drawing crowds to the exhibition grounds.
Springfield Illinois August riot calm as First and Fourth regiments leave for stations. Expected tomorrow orders for Second and Seventh regiments to depart. Troops patrol streets and guard Negro quarters. Grand jury indicts George Richardson admitted rioter and hears riot cases with about 100 under arrest including Kate Howard charged with murder inciting riot burglary and arson.
The funeral of George W. Book, killed by a fall in the barn of William Sword near Moravia, was held Tuesday at 2 oclock from Charles Longs home at 182 Long avenue. Rev. H M Burns led the service with pallbearers Charles Long Thomas Book David McConahey John McConahey. Burial followed at Oak Park. Floral tributes were numerous.
Thomas Boyle of Walter Street died Monday from injuries after being thrown from a wagon in Mahoningtown. A solemn high mass will be held at St Marys Church Thursday at 9 am with Rev P E Maher as celebrant and Revs Sharp and Quinn as deacon and sub-deacon. Interment is in St Marys Cemetery.
The funeral for Nancy Hall from 161 East North Street was held Tuesday afternoon in a large gathering. Rev Dr L A Thayer conducted the services, reflecting her membership in the Christian church. Pallbearers William Curry Jordan Botts John Gardner John Young and Theodore Jackson helped lay her to rest at Oak Park cemetery.
One of the largest funerals in years at St Mary’s church for John Connors occurred Wednesday morning with a 9 o’clock Mass. He was laid to rest in St Mary’s cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick McAvoy James Quimby Patrick Clark Francis Quinn Samuel Quimby and Joseph McDevitt.
Mr and Mrs D B Warnock Mr and Mrs G W Daugherty D Kennedy and M R Newbury all of this city attended the funeral of Ray Graham which took place at Mercer Tuesday.
Samuel Stewart Jackson aged 98 is celebrated as a venerable father of Colonel Oscar L Jackson. Born on a farm south of the city in 1805, he has lived in New Castle his entire life and witnessed the town’s growth. He will attend the pioneers picnic tomorrow.
William A. Eakin, Register, lists final and partial accounts of executors administrators and guardians in estates across Lawrence County Pennsylvania to be presented for confirmation on September 9 1908. Read includes estates of Maxwell Kerr Leslie Tindel Simpson McCasline Wilkinson Weddell Love Paden Sager Martin Dugan Holmes Broadbent Magee Rhodes Reynolds Hopper Williams Piccarilla Robing son Shakely Mitchell and others with filing dates from May to August 1908.
Old timers arrive by train and gather at the pavilion for a day of activities. A 2:30 literary exercises with prayers by Joseph S. White and a welcome address by Attorney S. W. Dana open events. Auld Lang Syne sung, grand march at 3, photograph at 4, supper at 5:30, a 7 concert, picture show at the band stand, dancing at 9, and Mrs. Shaw operating a 200 year clockwork event wheel.
Local residents and visitors are listed with travel and social updates. Names include Mellon of New Castle Shorts of Homewood Klingensmiths and Limebrink family from Rochester Sisson couple visiting Buffalo Miss Riley returning from Baltimore and Miss Busch of Chicago hosted in Gray home Jolly Coterie group from Zelienople to Butler. St John s church New Sewickley township holds Teet s grove picnic. St Paul s Lutheran Sunday school picnic planned at Peterville. Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor lawn fete to be held at Stephen Lockwood s home with musical program and refreshments.
The annual reunion of Company B, 134th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, will be held at James Moore's home on the former Joel Monroe farm near Waggletown on Friday September 4. All veterans are invited to bring baskets and join the gathering. Cheap rail excursions to the Butler fair advertised. August 25-28.
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