Gas Main Leak Shuts Off City Gas Supply
Water penetration into a 12 inch gas main at South Mth Street and Market alley cut off gas west of Mi street and north of starket alley delaying service until early Wednesday. Fort Pitt Gas Co officials worked through the night to locate the leak as mains were flushed and repairs begun with limited success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tancastle
Mi' Street
Starket Alley
South Mth Street
Market Alley
Fort Pitt
Supplee
Mill Street
Neshannock
Sunplee
Every Home Should Have One Calendar by Pittsburg Bank
The Pittsburg Bank for Savings of Pittsburg Pa offers an artistic calendar for the coming year praised for beauty and utility. It invites readers to request the calendar and the illustrated booklet The Story of a Savings Bank and to learn Banking by Mail, noting delivery promptness and mentioning the paper.
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Pittsburg Bank For Savings
Pittsburg
Two Inmates to Transfer to Huntingdon Reformatory
Barle Rouse who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and John Hunter convicted of entering a building to commit a felony will be taken to Huntingdon reformatory by Sheriff Strown Friday evening. Rouse accidental shooting killed a companion at the Ellwood City Hotel Con way. Hunter tried to rob a New Wilmington butcher shop. he seized the money drawer but it fell, drawing attention and stopping his escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barle Rouse
John Hunter
Huntingdon Reformatory
Strown
Rouse
Conway
Ellwood City
Hunter
New Wilmington
Mt Jackson Mutual Fire Insurance to Elect Directors
Policy holders meet at the R of FP hall in Mt Jackson Pa on Wednesday January 7 1903 at 1 pm to elect two directors for three years and to handle other business. J W McCLELLAND secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Jackson Mutual Fire Insurance Company
R. of FP. Hall
Mt. Jackson
J. W. McClelland
Baltimore & Ohio plans second track for P and W line
Cincinnati era crossing talks unfold as H O Dunkle reports a new second track will link the old Pittsburg and Western line with the New York Chicago main line. The B and O and Lake Erie representatives plan a shared funding agreement and a future undergrade crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Western
Baltimore & Ohio
New York
H. O. Dunkle
North Liberty
Ashland Avenue
Seventh Ward
Lake Erie
H. O. Dunkie
New Castle
Fedenburg
New Castle Junction
Dunkle
Tam
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Mahoningtown
Shenango
Edenburo
Dean
Damages Arbitrated in Stafford Railroad Suit
Arbitrators will be chosen January 2 at 1 PM in the prothonotary's office for the case of Arthur Harry Stafford, a minor, and Palmer A. Stafford against the Pennsylvania Company seeking 315000. Arthur, a brakeman, lost an arm after an engine defect on October 11 at Transfer. Damages sought total 15000 with 5000 for the injury and 10000 for the father's claim. Attorneys Oscar L. Jackson for defense and C V Riley for complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Harry Stafford
Palmer A. Stafford
Pennsylvania
Harry Stafford
Transfer
Stafford
Oscar L. Jackson
C. V. Riley
Accused Robber and Horse Thief Tied to Beaver Falls Arrest
Frank Graham, recently arrested at Beaver Falls, is named as the likely perpetrator of the Joseph Stiglitz store robbery in Wampum. Police Chief Strayer cites evidence linking Graham while Stiglitz may identify recovered goods in Beaver Falls. Neighbors recall Graham allegedly stole a horse from A. R. Fowler and authorities connected stolen items found in Chewton to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Graham
Beaver Falls
Joseph Stiglitz
Wampum
P.M. Strayey
Graham
Stiglitz
A. R. Fowler
Strayer
Marshal
Charles Miller
McClain
Mr. Strayer
Chewton
Kodol Digestive Aid Endorsed by Gen. Atkinson
Digestive aid promises to tone strengthen and heal the stomach and digestive organs. It claims to cure dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles while rebuilding tissues and improving blood. General G W Atkinson of West Virginia is quoted praising Kodol as effective for stomach ailments and recommends it to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Atkinson
West Virginia
Hutton Pharmacies
Paisley
New Castle
Paisley’s
Mahoningtown
Bail Bonds Forfeited By Court For Failure To Appear
Judge Wallace declared forfeiture of recognizances for Edward Frisbee and J. F. Daniels after they failed to appear for sentence in court Wednesday afternoon. Frisbee faced an adult ery charge and Daniels faced em ibeazlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Edward Frisbee
J. F. Daniels
Freight Collision on WNPR Line Injures Two
A terrible freight crash on the WN and Pittsburgh line at the Croton hill foot at 7 thirty Tuesday evening injured two men. Engineer George Jones and Fireman Robert Dewer of the Seventh ward were not seriously hurt after leaping to save their lives. The crash damaged a caboose and the front of the locomotive, with No 7211 in the second of a double header. The Oil City flyer northbound was held at Croton avenue for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Croton Hill
Cheorge Jones
Robert Dewer
Seventh Ward
Pittsburg Street
Croton Avenue
Philip Jones
Jones
New Castle
Mercer
Oil City
Sharon Steel sale opposed by John Stevenson Jr and George W Carr
Telegram reveals John Stevenson Jr and George W Carr opposed the absorption of Sharon Steel by United States Steel. Stevenson unlikely to take Sharon works management. Carr defends deal, cites Union Steel value, rising earnings, and expanded iron ore control at Mesaba range plus a 50,000,000 ton added supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
John Stevenson, Jr
George W. Carr
Sharon Company
United States Steel Corporation
John Stevenson
Sharon Works
E$teel Corporation
Sharon Steel Company
Union Steel Company
Steel Corporation
United Steel Company
Union Company
Mesaba Range
Wabash Engineer Plans Ellwood Railroad Entry
J A Hanton chief engineer of the Pittsburg Lisbon and Western railroad visited Ellwood on Wednesday to discuss the line entering the town. He told residents the P L W would eventually reach Ellwood, though he did not specify a construction start date. The town anticipates the new route along the Connoquenessing and into the Shenango and Beaver Valley division of the consolidated line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hanton
Pittsburg, Lisbon & Western Railroad
Ellwood
Hanton
Ellwoods
Wabash
Shenango
Beaver Valley
Pittsburg, Lisbon & Western
Early Risers Pills Promoted By Local Pharmacies
A dated advertisement touts DeWitt’s Early Risers as a remedy for constipation and headaches. Testimonials from W. H. Howell of Houston Texas praise the product, with distribution mentions at Hutton Pharmacies and Paisley’s Pharmacy in New Castle and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Cubbison
Hutton Pharmacies
Paisley's
New Castle
Paisley’s Pharmacy
Mahoningtown
Nervine and Pills Promised For Nervous Dyspepsia
A testimonial from Mrs. J. W. Wurtman of Mechanic Falls Maine praises Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills for chronic nervous trouble and dyspepsia. She credits relief to the remedies after years of sleepless nights and fatigue and notes continued use when needed and broad recommendation. The ad urges readers to obtain a free book and buy from druggists with guaranteed first bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Dr. Miles
First National Bank of Wampum Planned to Open Soon
Local business leaders in Wampum organize a bank to avoid banking in New Castle. Capital stock of 25,000 is nearly subscribed, with charter in process and directors to be elected. The bank will be housed in the Odd Fellows hall on Main Street and expected to open soon after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Wampum
New Castle
Odd Fellows' Hall
Main Street
Fall from Fifth Floor Injures Foreigner at Lawrence Building
A workman fell from the fifth story of the Lawrence Savings & Trust building about 10 am. The elevator intercepted the timber he carried, saving his life. He survived with injuries and was taken to his home on Shadyside by Dunn & Rice’s ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
Washington Street
Imber
Dunn & Rice
Shadyside
Rev Foster Accepts Call From Jamestown Pa
Rev Foster, longtime pastor of the Presbyterian church in New Bedford, has accepted a call from the Jamestown Pennsylvania church. He will leave for his new pastorate around early January, and New Bedford will provide supply pastors until a replacement is chosen. His resignation is deeply regretted by parishioners and many local friends in New Castle and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nev. M
New Castle Aid
Foster
Ledford
New Discovery for Consumption Cures Wife in Beall Experiment
T R Beall of Beall Mississippi reports his wife showed rapid improvement after taking Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption after other remedies failed He claims four battles with the disease were cured and urges others to try the medicine under guaranteed terms and trial bottles free at local pharmacies and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Avenue
$100 Dr Fe Antidiuretic Claims Bold Sleep Aid
Ad text promotes Dr Fe Detchon's Antidiuretic as a cure for bedwetting in children and adults. Claims to arrest the trouble at once and offers the remedy for $1 through G W Clutton and J C Wallace druggists of New Castle Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detchon
G. W. Clutton
J. C. Wallace
New Castle
Railroads Reach Amicable Right of Way Settlement
Colonel J M Schoonmaker and Robert Minney announced an end to disputes over rights of way between Youngstown and New Castle Junction. The Pittsburgh Lake Erie and Baltimore Ohio will yield land as needed, with a give and take plan, pending final approval by higher officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Schoonmaker
Robert Minney
Baltimore & Ohio
Youngstown
New Castle Junction
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Pittsburg, Cleveland & Toledo
Lawrence
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
J. A. Atwood
Disorderly Patrons of the Car Lines
A blood and thunder cowboy named John Munsie from near New Castle caused trouble on a Lowellville car, was restrained by a conductor, arrested, and fined $15. The piece mocks New Castle police busy with car disorder and cites drink-fueled brawling as common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
John Munsie
New Castle
Lowellville
Noliceman
Ingersoll Aims Big Toboggan Projects Across Cities
A. Ingersoll of the Ingersoll Amusement Company of Pittsburgh visited Youngstown on business. The firm operated the Idora Park toboggan last season and plans new setups at Cascade Park and other cities, including Los Angeles San Francisco London Indianapolis, with Mr Ingersoll guiding expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
A. Ingersoll
Ingersoll Amusement Company
Pittsburg
Idora Park
Idora
Ingersoll
New York City
County Paid Reward For Miller's Capture In Beaver County
A $20 reward was paid by Beaver County commissioners to P M Strayer chief of police for the arrest and conviction of Charles Miller the horse thief who stole from William List in North Beaver township over a year ago. The horse was recovered before the capture. Miller received a three year term in the penitentiary under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M Strayer
Beaver Falls
Charles Miller
William List
North
Beaver Township
Miller
Wagon Found After Night Search Near Oak Park
W R McKee of Neshannock Township found the missing wagon late that evening in woods north of Oak Park cemetery. The horse had wandered off Monday night, returning home alone with the wagon lodged against a tree and later freed by the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. McKee
Neshannock Township
Oak Park Cemetery
Best Winter Wheat Flour and Spring Wheat Flour Prices
A note lists Best Winter Wheat Flour and est Spring Wheat Flour per sk good Riv Coffee with price guidance stating better than 1.15 16. The fragment suggests comparative pricing for flour types and a coffee reference, indicating market tension on cost.
Wampum Robbers Target Hans Goldberg Store Shoes Stolen
Burglars broke a front window at Hans Goldberg's men's furnishing shop in Wampum and fled after a volley of gunfire by Dr. Davis. The attackers, likely local, left part of the loot scattered on Main Street while returning later to abandon unspaired sample shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Goldberg
Wampum
Main Street
Dr. Davis
Coming Marriage of Miss Gertrude Terry and Fred Booker
Invitations announced the engagement and coming marriage of Miss Gertrude Terry to Fred Booker of New Castle. The ceremony is planned for December 25 in Randolph, New York, with Miss Terry described as the daughter of Do. W. Terry, a noted local architect, and Booker as a popular New Castle businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Terry
Fred Booker
New Castle
Randolph
N. Y
Miss Terry
Do. W. Terry
South Side
Oil City
Mr. Booker
Ol City
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Huntingdon
Shiloh
BANK
Jamestown
Cascade Park
DOW Wac
Santa Clara
Ate Tr Boas Ai
Cowl
Howard Munnell
Pittsburg St
New Castle, Pa
Columbia
Columbia Phonograph Company
Penn Avenus
BISON
Citizens National Bank
ROYAL
Exchange Assurances
Royal Exchange
London
W. G. Hunter
Bell Telephone No
South Mill Street
Wamput
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