Dunkle on Trial for Harvey Barge's Death in Pa. Court
George Dunkle goes before Judge Wallace charged with murdering Harvey Barge after a Labor Day quarrel. Key witnesses recount blows at the saloon, Dunkle’s arrest in Petersburg, and post mortem findings citing brain injury as the death cause while defense argues self defense and misidentification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Barge
William Murphy
George W. Dunkle
Chris Kahrer
Dunkle
Wallace
Harvey Large
George Dunkle
Perry Barge
the Commonwealth
J. Lee McFate
Medard
Barge
Commonwealth
Defense
Washington Street
Sarge
Murphy
G. B. Zaniser
South Jefferson Street
Public Square
KE. E. Leavy
Oist
James Carson
Hartzell
Jefferson Street
Mont Lakey
Harry Quest
James Blackwood
John Smith
South
Jefferson
Washington Streets
Thompson
Mr.Cameron
Thomas Finnessey
Lwe
Finnessey
John H. Kennedy
Petersburg
Clarion County
Butler
Foxburg
John Foster
VanGorder
Squire Williams
Dudley Hoag
R. G. Miles
W. H. Vangorner
Man Cleared of Murder in Favor of Manslaughter Verdict
George W. Dunkle was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter in the death of Harvey Barge. The trial featured witness accounts of a September 1 confrontation and testimony about Dunkle’s reputation, with the jury delivering the verdict after several hours of deliberation.
Judge Rules on Dunkle Murder Case Verdict
The court heard an extended closing by District Attorney Medard urging a first degree murder verdict in the George Dunkle case. Judge Wallace instructed the jury to weigh testimonies, consider self defense, malice aforethought, and post mortem findings, then return a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Medard
Wallace
George Dunkle
Harvey Barge
Robert Carson
Dunkle
Barge
O'Neill
Thomas Finnessey
Chris Kahrer
Cyrus Horner
Mont Lakey
Nelson Davis
C. H. Akens
W. E. Porter
J. ©. Norris
John G. McConahy
John Dinsmore
First Ward
Perry Brest
Seventh Ward
C. W. Book
Pulaski
M. W. Bleakley
Hickory Township
R. W. Majors
Hazel Dell
C. L. Martin
Mahoning Township
D. W. Byers
W. F. Rutter
John W. Cooper
North Beaver Township
Joseph H. Crowther
H. F. Liebendorfer
Ellwood
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted for Common Injuries
A promotional note urges keeping Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. It claims quick relief from injuries like frightened horses running loose and other daily accidents. Sold for 25 cents at Paisley and Hutton Pharmacies and John F Neely's Long avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Paisley
Hutton
John F. Neely
Long Avenue
Peculiar Coal Case At Lawerence County Court
Samuel Wood of Hazel Dell stands trial before Judge Miller in a rare Lawrence county case accusing him of mining coal on another’s land without consent. Prosecutor Newton says Wood’s shaft extended about 100 feet onto Phillip Newton’s property after surveying and probing the line. Wood testified he learned of intrusion in 1898 and halted mining. defense aims to prove offers to settle were made and no coal has since been mined on Newton land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Lawrence County
Samuel Wood
Hazel Dell
T. J. Newton
Commonwealth
Samuel J. Wood
Wayne Township
Phillip Newton
Wood
Newton
Alderman Gilliland
the Commonwealth
Wallace Farm
R. K. Aiken
Mr. Wood
Mrs Porter's Death Ruled From Acute Alcoholism
Coroner and Chief of Police investigated the death at No. 73 Atlantic Avenue on Tuesday. A coal lump was found near the door, suggesting asphyxia while seeking help. No inquest was held and the funeral will be announced by Dunn & Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
Mrs. Porter
Atlantic Avenue
Dunn & Rice
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Relief for Nerves and Stomach
A cure claiming to calm nerves and restore stomach function quickly. It markets Electric Bitters as a tonic for nerves, kidneys, bowels, liver, and blood, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by Paisley and Hutton Pharmacies at John F. Neely Long Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley and
Hutton Pharmacies
John F. Neely
Long Avenue
Father seeks custody of Mary from Hill Place guardians
Francis Naubauer has returned from Germany and aims to take his 12 year old daughter Mary from Mrs. Jareski who has raised her since four. Jareski says Naubauer wants the girl to attend Catholic school and questions his fitness to raise her amid a tangled family history. She has consulted Attorney Grigsby and asked advice from the department of public charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Naubauer
Germany
Mary
Jareski
Hill Place
McKee
Pumpkintown
Naubauer
Catherine Carneski
Oakland Avenue
H. W. Grigsby
Cleveland
America
Legal Help Sought by Jewish Couple in Local Case
Squire W. D. Walton is asked to assist in a dilemma involving a Jewish couple of German and Polish extraction living near the defendant's home. The brief outlines the parties and their ethnic background in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire W. D. Walton
Costly Mistake Prompts Quick Relief With New Life Pills
An old ad notes the dangers of errors and offers Dr King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver or bowel troubles. It promotes gentle, thorough relief and lists Palskland Hutton Pharmacies and Joban Neely on Long Avenue as sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Palskland Hutton Pharmacies
Joban Neely
Long Avenue
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Atlantic Mill
Mr. Barge
Barre
Quarriel
Ile
Atttorney
Chase R. Thompson
Jefferson and
M. A. Crowe
Wallace Block
Russell Dickson
Crowe
J. C. Norris
Howard Lannigan
Youngstown
Joseph Henry
George
Tirarge
Eberle
Samuel Moore
Evan Evans
Geo. Barkell
William Owens
William Howley
Thomas Davis
R. B. Ranney
Geo. Lamoree
John W. Edwards
Robert Hanna
George Daniels
Sheriff Brown
Mr. Akens
Santa Clara
Howard Munnell
Pittsburg St
New Castle, Pa
Washington and Mill Sts
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