On Trial for Embezzlement
William Jackson faced two charges at court on Wednesday for larceny by chanee and embezzlement. Plaintiffs Kate Hoefelder Moffatt and Crawford allege Jackson took money and goods after being hired in New Castle and Allegheny county. his defense argued. The proceedings included witness testimony about unreturned funds and unsatisfied payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackson
Chanee
Kate Hoefelder
Moffatt
Crawford
Pittsboro
W. K. Hingus
Wogan
Pittsburg
Hoefelder
New Castle
Ray Street
Wildwood
Allegheny County
Jackson
Henry Hoefelder
Lillian Reed
Engineer Dies in Quail Hunt Accident in Neshanock Township
George H. Henderson, a Pittsburg & Lake Erie engineer, was killed by an accidental shotgun discharge while quail hunting in Neshanock township. He stood behind observer Walter Murray as Murray and Bert Stroud searched for a bird. the hammerless gun discharged from about 45 degrees, killing Henderson instantly. He lived at 217 Superior Street with his wife and child and was a respected member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Henderson
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
Neshanhock Township
Henderson
Superior Street
Marty
Walter Murray
Bert Stroud
Neshantock
Harborbridge
Murray
Stroud
Btroud
Dunn & Rice Company
Senderson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Deaths: Mrs. Johanna O’Leary 60 in city
Mrs. Johanna O’Leary wife of Michael O’Leary of John Street died Saturday afternoon aged 60 years. She came from Sharon five years ago and leaves eight children seven living Michael of Bluff Street John of Milwaukee Mary Wilson of Sharon Kate Maloney of Pittsburg Anna Keenan and Thomas and William at home. Funeral Tuesday at 9 am Interment St Mary’s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna O’leary
Michael O'Leary
John Street
New Wilmington School Board Appoints Truant Officer
The board appoints I. R. Barr as truant officer and assigns two cases for investigation under the school law. It notes a $5 penalty on parents for each child missing more than five days in a month without valid excuse and vows enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington School Board
I. R. Barr
New Wilmington Globe
Goats and livestock counts in Lawrence County quoted from Census Bulletin
Census Bulletin No 17 lists animals in Lawrence County excluding farms. It records 752 cattle including 633 dairy cows, 2,070 horses with 2,039 over two years, 68 mules with seven two years old and older, 55 sheep, 599 swine and 14 goats. New Castle shows 4,019 horses and 21 goats with one horse per seven inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Census Bureau
Lawrence County
Lawrenceounty
New Castle
Pittsburg
Laurels Won At Thanksgiving Service In Brooklyn Church
At the Thanksgiving praise service November 25 in Summerfield M E Church Brooklyn Prof Albert Norton formerly of New Castle served as organist aided by Bartlett Briggs from New Castle a violinist with the Metropolitan Orchestra The offertory Bach violin air and Norton organ pieces were performed Norton also played the postlude at the memorial service of Brooklyn Lodge No 22 B P O Elks as one of two organists with the Plymout h church The Grande Chorus postlude by Du Bois was played by Norton who was also the accompanist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerfield M. E
Brooklyn
Albert BR. Norton
New Castle
Bartlett Briggs
Metropolitan Orchestra
Bach
Norton
Brooklyn Lodge No. 22
B. P. O. Ellis
Plymouth
DuBois
Marriage Licenses Issued in Shenango and Nearby Townships
The list records marriage licenses issued to Harry M. Shaffer and Sadie H. Houk of Shenango township. James F. Fox and Mary J. Deier of New Castle. B. P. McCon nell of Jacksville and Eliza J. Hilgar of Slipperyrock township. J.F. Schiever of Franklin township Beaver county and Margaret M. Coutt of Perry township. Matthew Pratt of Hoysdale and Annie Davis of Wampum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Shaffer
Sadie H. Houk
Shenango Township
James F. Fox
Mary J. Deieer
New Castle
B. P. McConnell
Jacksville
Eliza J. Hilgar
Slipperyrock
J.F. Schiever
Franklin Township
Beaver County
Margaret M. Coutt
Perry Township
Matthew Pratt
Hoysdale
Annie Davis
Wampum
Edenburg Welcomes New Baby Daughters and Sons
Mr and Mrs Joseph Steen of Fidenburg announce the birth of a daughter. Mr and Mrs Brown Henley of the same town welcome a bouncing baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Steen
Fidenburg
Brown Henley
Miss Roberts Sentenced To Leave City After Concealed Weapon Plea
Gertrude Roberts, accused of carrying concealed weapons, pleads guilty and is ordered to depart New Castle with a train to East Liverpool. Authorities say she showed homicidal mania toward District Attorney Moffatt and Judge Wallace amid a tense case, weapon evidence secured by Alderman Potter and Constable VanGorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Smith
Gertrude Roberts
VanGorder
Wallace
Alderman Potter
Pittsburg Street
VamGorder
Miss Roberts
Marshall
Union Station
East Liverpool
Pennsylvania Lines
New Castle
Moffatt
Potter
Robert K. Aiken
Smith
the News
Courts
Short Curves On Shenango River Line Stir Pennsylvanias Observation
President Cassatt viewed the Shenango river section two miles north of New Castle and learned the curves were built cheaply to avoid a sand and gravel bank. Trains of 50 mph have operated safely around corkscrew bends, with heavy engines like the 130 000 pound Panhandle and 137 000 pound class X used on fast trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania
Shenango River
New Castle
George B. Roberts
Shenango Valley
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Long Absence Brings Henry Stadler Back to New Castle
Thirteen years after leaving New Castle for California and then Montana he returned last Saturday to surprise friends. Stadler, a shoe maker by trade, plans to stay with his son Adolph Stadler and reside in New Castle for the rest of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stadler
New Castle
West
Mr. Stadler
California
Butte, Mont
Adolph Stadler
Fingers Lost at Frankford Steel Works
Dan McKelvey employed at Frankford Steel works lost three fingers of his left hand this week when his hand was caught in the machinery he operated. The accident cut the little finger and the adjacent fingers at the middle joints. Ellwood City Motor reports the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McKelvey
Frankford Steel Works
Ellwood City Motor
Anti-Vice Crusade Targets Disorderly Houses in City
Mayor Warnock and Chief of Police McFate launched an anti vice campaign at 11 pm Tuesday arresting eight proprietresses and about 20 women. Fines were set at 10 dollars for proprietresses and 5 dollars for inmates with orders to close houses immediately. Evidence of liquor was suspected but hard to prove without a Law and Order society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnock
Mciate
Maye
MceFate
VanGierder
Grigg
Shields
A. Robinson
Atkinson
Clara Lawson
Alice Ashmore
Nellie Jones
Cora Wilde
Grace Ray
Beatrice Monroe
Mabel Clark
Jennie Vogan
Lawson
Grove Street
Cora Wiid
Neal Street
Beatrice
Monroe
Lawrence Street
Marie Clark
Moravia Street
Nutt Street
Ines
New Cast
Olice
Wack Street
After Twenty Years special to The News
Robe Williams left Dayton for New Castle on a 20 year wander through 29 states and three territories. Once told by his physician he had six months to live Williams began traveling for exercise and health. He has since returned as a strong, healthy man seeking New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Williams
Dayton
New Castle
New Castle Williams
Bear Sightings Spark Hazel Dell Community Debate
Citizens in Hazel Dell report daily bear tracks near the mountains, debating whether it is a wild bear or an escaped captive. Local editor and residents clash over truthfulness while one man claims he first saw the bear and vouches for neighbors' honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harger Dell
Filwood City
Orso
Hazel Deli
Thomases
Eagle and Motor
B. Walker
Hazel Det
Hagel Dell
Hars
Ellwood City
Uth
Tam
Re Citizen
Amateur Journal starts in Wan
A new newspaper by A Hoppengardner appears as an Amateur Journal a four page monthly issue priced at 25 cents yearly with rates five cents per line zero cents per inch. The piece notes local content could improve appeal and mentions Wanpum era predecessors including J Eddislie and the Wampum Quiver and Wampum Comer ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hoppengardner
Amnpum
J. Eddislie
Pittsbur Inday Drepah
Charles Ad Wm. Miller
Omer
Mrs Martha Marquis Burned By Gasoline Fire
Mrs Martha Marquis wife of Captain S Marquis suffered painful burns to hands and arms when a pair of gloves caught fire while drying near a stove Captain Marquis quickly wrapped her in an overcoat and smothered the flames Dr E A Donnan attended and said the burns though painful are not serious The incident occurred Saturday afternoon and is described as a fortunate escape with Captain Marquis in the kitchen at the time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Marquis
S. Marquis
Marquis
Mrs. Marquis
Dr. C. K. Riley Dies After 40 Years Practice
Dr. C. K. Riley of Pulaski died Friday morning at 65 after a long medical career. He suffered a peculiar brain impairment two months after performing a surgical operation. He practiced in Pulaski for four decades and was a respected county physician. He leaves two children, Charles T. Riley of Brier Hill Ohio and Mrs. White of Hazelton. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 pm with interment in Poland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Riley
Pulaski
Riley
Annual meeting of Western Pennsylvania Mutual policy holders
The policy holders of Western Pennsylvania Mutual Fire Insurance plan to elect a treasurer nine directors and three auditors for the upcoming year. The meeting is at 28 Neshannock Avenue New Castle Pa Tuesday January 8 1901 between 1 and 6 p m. W T Dougherty secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Neshannock Avenue
New Castle
W. T. Dougherty
Marriage License Granted for Jackson and Morrow
A marriage license is issued to Robert B. Jackson of Wayne township and Rose Morrow of North Beaver township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Jackson
Wayne Township
Miss Rose Morrow
North Beaver Township
Almira Home Plans For Two Wings Addition
At a Tuesday meeting the Almira Home directors accepted Architect W. G. Eckles plan for two east side wings connected by corridors with a central court. Each wing will have eight rooms per floor and finished attics, adding 48 rooms total while matching the original style. The wings will house inmate apartments and necessary facilities while reception rooms stay in the main building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Home
W. G. Eckles
Pittsburg
Accident at Deemer farm injures worker near Wurtemburg
Harry French was severely injured during blasting on the Deemer farm near Wurtemburg when a premature explosion hurled him, causing multiple broken ribs and extensive bruising. The wounds are described as likely fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deemer
Wurtemburg
Harry French
Farm For Rent Near Wampum Dairy-Ready 160 Acres
160 acre farm one mile south of Wampum Pennsylvania with good buildings suited for dairy purposes. Interested parties should contact Mrs. W. H. Witherspoon in Wampum. 3412.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum
W. H. Witherspoon
Prisoners Sentenced Taken To Penitentiary
Deputy Sheriff Harold Bleakley transported the prisoners sentenced to the penitentiary to the institution on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bleakley
Miss Lena Matson Dies Suddenly at 15 in Lowellville
Miss Lena Matson a 15 year old girl of Lowellville died suddenly yesterday afternoon while with her father on the farm near Lowesville. She had complained of not feeling well recently but seemed better after dinner. The funeral will be at the Swedish church Haselton Saturday at 2 o clock with burial in Pleasant Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Lena Matson
Lowellville
Christ Matson
A. Lowry
Lowesville
Matson
Mr. Matson
Farmer Matson
Miss Matson
Lansingville
Haselton
Matson Famils
Pleasant Grove
First Oil Rig Under Way Near Ellwood City
Work has started on the first rig on Forest Oil's new tract east of Ellwood City. Built on the McKim farm, the company plans thorough testing of the area, potentially extending beyond the current lease. A well drilled about two miles south or southwest showed promise but was abandoned because the owner lacked funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawdast
Ellwood City
Forest Oil Company
McKim
Ellwood
Route review of Beaver Falls to New Castle street railway
J C Whitia and Dr T P Simpson of Beaver Falls led a party including an engineer and surveyor to traverse the planned Beaver Falls to New Castle street railway route. The group covered the entire alignment as published in the Review Beaver Falls edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Street Railway
Beaver Falls
New Castle
J. C. Whitia
T. P. Simpson
Man severely injured after 12 foot fall into icy ditch
John Fabian of Mahoning Avenue employed at the Ranev furnace fell 12 feet into an icy ditch while going to work before daylight on Monday. He broke through the ice and sustained cuts and bruises to his arms and knees. Dr. Samuel Warner attended him. he will be off work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fabian
Mahoning Avenue
Ranev Furnace
Samuel Warner
Mahoning Valley Railway to Extend Trolley From Lowellville to New Castle
The Mahoning Valley Railway plans a next summer extension from Lowellville to New Castle. Preparations and preliminary surveys are under way as reps seek right of way. It remains uncertain whether an independent through line will reach New Castle or if a traffic agreement with the New Castle line will be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning V@ ley Railway company
Lowellville
New Castile
New Castle
Warren
Youngstown Vindicator
Death of Mrs Anna M Best in Sewickley at 32
Mrs Anna M Best wife of George I Best manager at William Haslage & Son Sewickley dies at home after five weeks bed rest. Born in Pittsburgh she lived mostly in Oakland until moving to Sewickley over a year ago. Survived by husband mother Mrs Mary S Steinbrink sister Mrs John Lutton and several brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
St. John’s Lothran Church
Orbes
Jumonville
Pittsburg
Mary S. Steinbrink
New Castle
John Lutton
Forbes Street
This City
A Fine Piano Sale in Pittsburg Street Store
See and hear the Packard piano claim no finer model and explore upright pianos from $125 in stock at S Sharp's shop opposite Union Depot on Pittsburg Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Union Depot
Pittsburg Street
Jury Awards $1 075 in Melia vs P W Railroad Damage Suit
The Youngstown Vindicator reports the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff Michael Melia against the P W RailRoad company for 1075 dollars. Damages stem from alleged injuries in a collision east of Carbon presented to the jury before dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Michael Melia
P. & W. Railroad Company
Carbon
Letters Issued to Margaret Pitzer in Estate Case
Letters of administration granted to Mrs. Margaret Pitzer of the Seventh ward for the estate of her husband Joseph Pitzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Pitzer
Seventh Ward
Joseph Pitzer
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Blake
Jareens
Verson
C. M. McClaren
Commonwealth
A. W. Gardner
Mr. McClaren
Jefferson Street
Harry Duff
Blake
McClaren
Horner
Silas Powell
Pittsburgh
the Commonwealth
Samuel Main
H. E. McMillin
Ss. P. Emen
Granvill Fullerton
W. J. Moffatt
Winternitz & MacConahy
South Jefferson Street
Miller
T. L. Powell
Ed Bratz
Tim Mack
Powell
Pennsylvania Railroad
Edenburg
DR. Riley
Almira
Anna M Best
Grouch, Beatty & Co
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