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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
5
Dr John McKinley a longtime business leader and respected citizen of New Castle and New Wilmington died after a two year decline. Born 1836 in Beaver County he built a medical and drug career before entering local politics and church work. He is survived by his wife Mary L Cole, a son Rufus Cole and daughter Miss Sarah. Funeral in New Wilmington.
Robert W. Dunn longtime Franklin criminal lawyer died at his home 925 Liberty Street at 6 20 Tuesday evening after a long illness. Born January 1844 in New Vernon Mercer County he would have been 59 next month. He grew up in Franklin, studied at Westminster College, and was admitted to the bar in June 1869.
James McKnight a long time resident of this city died Tuesday night at 186 West Falls street after a lingering tubercular illness. Born in County Down Ireland 62 years ago he came to this county as a young man and worked at New Castle and later for Atlantic Iron and Steel. He was a member of First Presbyterian church and Protected Home Circle. Survived by his second wife and five children, plus one brother and two sisters in Ireland. Funeral from his residence Thursday at 2 30 p.m. Interment Greenwood cemetery.
About 30 residents attended the funeral at the family residence Monday afternoon despite bad weather. Four ministers officiated led by Rev Kirkbride with speakers Dr S H Moore and Dr H S Jordan. Interment was private Tuesday in Oak Park cemetery with pallbearers named.
Charles S. Sanford father of John A. Sanford of this city died in a Pittsburg hospital after bronchial pneumonia. He was a carpenter, former Civil War veteran, and widower survived by two children, with funeral Monday at 2 pm from 110 Bay Street and interment at Graceland cemetery.
The city police officer Albert Vangorder was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon. His casket was carried by fellow officers he chose. Rev H S Jordan officiated at the house and grave as the Elks lodge performed its closing rites. The funeral drew a large crowd. A police wheel floral arrangement and a ladder from the Orangemen adorned the site. The Elks quartet provided music.
The Walnut Street residence overflowed with friends as Dr. Jordan gave an impressive address. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers Chief Honor and Officers Spiers Davidson Hanina Farrett and Bell participating in the ceremony.
Thomas H. Coyle of 618 Fifteenth Street Beaver Falls died last night at 9 after months of illness from heart failure and paralysis. He was 60, a longtime Beaver Falls resident, charter member of the A O U M, and a German Catholic Church member. He worked as a blacksmith and is survived by his wife, three children Mary Edgar, Margaret, and Walter, and six stepchildren. Funeral is set for Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Johanna Lipp passed away peacefully at 10 a m Tuesday at her daughter Mrs Reuben Schnabels home in the village. A devout Evangelical Lutheran, she was widowed years ago and 84 years old. Funeral plans await word from traveling children and will likely be Friday with interment at North Market Street Cemetery.
Edwin M. Depuy son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Depuy of 145 Superior street died Monday morning after a weeks long illness from typhoid pneumonia. He would have turned ten in January. A bright obedient student and friendly neighbor, his funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 PM with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
The Ellwood City board of health corrects false rumors about smallpox exposure at Father O Connell’s Glen avenue residence. It details quarantine actions for Father O Connell Miss Mary McCue and Mrs Mary McCue, notes silence on others and explains lack of funds while defending health officials against criticism.
Richard Ryan of this city, a Civil War veteran, died at the Soldiers' Home in Dayton Ohio after a long illness at age 60. He left a widow and seven children Jennie King Harry Margaret Rebecca Nellie Joseph and Myrtle. The body returned to his home at 9 Beechwood Avenue Friday morning.
John F. Smith son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Smith of North eBaver Township died at home after a long illness throat disease. operation failed to help him. He was 25, survived by parents eight brothers and three sisters. Funeral from residence Friday at 10 am with burial in Harbor Bridge chapel cemetery.
The funeral for Joseph Donovan, killed near Sharon when struck by a train, will be held at St Marys church Wednesday at 9 AM with burial in St Marys cemetery. He leaves a wife and four children Mary 10 Michael Thomas and Nettie four months, plus four sisters in Duluth and this city. He was a member of the Maccabees order.
The Death Angel took Olive Marguerite Shearer at 8 a m Thursday from 68 Diamond street the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Shearer. Cause bronchial pneumonia. Funeral from the parents home Friday at 2 30 p m interment Greenwood cemetery.
Local friends of the Busang family regret the death of James A. St. Busang age 12 son of William and Nellie Busang at the residence of his uncle A. M. McCandress 7 Superior street Allegheny on Sunday.
Funeral services for Charles S. Sanford were conducted at his son John Sanford’s home on North Bay street with Dr. J. A. McDowel presiding. Burial followed in Graceland cemetery with pallbearers G. W. Kellar, J. A. Andrews, 8. M. Dickson, and EB. Omery.
Keystone Plow Co on Main Street in New Castle offers repairs for more than five hundred stove models including the Home Comfort Steel Range. Experienced technicians provide parts and service for common household stoves and ranges.
Clyde McCoy of Wheatland, a brakeman on Union Steel Co yards switching engine, was decapitated when he fell in front of a moving train. His body was mangled under cars and a crane was needed to remove remains. McCoy recently married Elma McConnell and leaves a wife and child. Funeral plans likely for Sunday in West Middlesex.
A report claimed a Pittsburgh railroad purchase and a plan to block the Lake Erie Youngstown and Southern line is false. The actual buyer is the Cleveland Youngstown Pittsburg railroad, aiming to extend from the Chagrin River mouth toward Lowellville and pass through Mahoning Valley near Niles, with rights secured along the surveyed route.
Cedar Rose the burglar captured in Allegheny is linked to a steel forge office robbery in Ellwood and to an attempted robbery at the Colonial Trust Company in South Sharon. Police suspect further local crimes in the fall and seek others involved.
A New Wilmington correspondent notes a report the Wabash railroad may extend from New Castle to Sharon via New Wilmington. Citizens plan a meeting to urge the company to bring its line through town, which has one railroad but seeks better facilities. The town lies on a direct Sharon to New Castle route with good grade.
Advert shows claims that catarrh affects all organs and says Peruna cures it. Testimonials from Mrs. M. K. Bousch of Richmond Virginia Herman Ehlke of Milwaukee B N Ranyan of Salesville Archie Godin of Fitchburg Massachusetts and others praise the remedy with statements of complete cure.
Letters from readers claim Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys nose urethra stomach and bowels with several testimonials from named individuals including P J Unger Emilie Kirckhoff John Smith D R Ramsey Leon Ramsey A W Graves Katie Lochman Henry Entzion and others. The notices invite readers to write for free medical advice from Dr Hartman president of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbia Ohio.
Charles Miller was found guilty of horse stealing after a December term trial in North Beaver Township. Witnesses linked Miller to vanishing a horse, buggy, and harness from William List near New Brighton, with alibi attempts and police testimony shaping the case.
In B. F Means v Joan Hunter the jury found Hunter guilty of entering a building with intent to commit a felony. The incident occurred at a meat shop in New Wilmington where a money drawer was seized but dropped as the noise drew the prosecutor's wife. Prosecutor Moffatt led the case with defense attorney W E Porter.
Major W. Hazel Dell, a petit juror in the Rocco Calaowvutti case, was informed Saturday morning that his child is very ill and has been excused from further service at this term of court.
Shoe department offers price cuts and bargains in men’s and women’s footwear at Stritmater Bros. Call for details on current sales and selections.
Letters Testamentary issued by Lawrence County Register of Wills for the estate of William Miller Cameron late of Shenango Township are granted to Anna M. Frost Charles Cameron and Co H Akens attorney New Castle Pa Creditors and debtors are required to present claims or make payments promptly to the undersigned
Notice is given to all persons indebted to the estate of J L White late of the Fourth ward New Castle deceased to make payment and to those having claims to present them without delay John W White A Roy White S806
Notice of sale of real estate in Hickory township Lawrence county Pennsylvania by order of the Orphans' Court. On January 12, 1908 at two o clock p m the 60 acre farm with a six room frame house barn and outbuildings will be exposed to public sale on the premises. One third of the purchase money to be paid at confirmation with the balance in two equal annual installments secured by bond and mortgage. L Smith Watters administrator and S L McCracken attorney.
Auditor in Lawrence County Pennsylvania sets hearing for December 29 1902 at ten o clock a m to pass upon exceptions restate the account and distribute the balance of funds in the matter of the final account of John Parker administrator in the estate of R H Edison deceased in Orphans Court No 12 December term 1901 at office 75 Pittsburgh street New Castle.
In the estate of Michael Zulmer late of the Seventh ward New Castle Pa Letters of administration to the administratrix Maria Zulmer and attorney S McCracken request all claimants to file claims and debtors to settle promptly New Castle Pa
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