Girl 17 Attempts Suicide by Drowning in Creek
Katie Whitlock, 17, tried to end her life by leaping into Neshaanock Creek Monday afternoon near McRae's store after a quarrel with sister Laura. She was prevented, detained by police, then released. Father William Whitlock, at 20 Joly Street, says trouble arose from family strife, not a romance, while Katie recovers at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joni
Evem
Wiam Whitlock
Joly Street
Katie
Rapa
Rome
Parker's Landing
Armstrong County
New Castle
Higxina
South Mill Street
McRaes
Keble
Laura
Sinter
Katte
Aceus
Manora Offet
Whitlock
Ketle
Alimony Hearing In Divorce Case Involving Lywhad Lyman
A petition for alimony and counsel fees in the divorce case of Julia Lywhad against Wil linen Lyman was presented with a jury trial request. The respondent disputes the deed to the property and alleges insufficient income to support alimony. hearing set for Monday December 24. Esther Gallagher granted a no divorce from Jefferson Gallagher on grounds of desertion after a marriage from October 1888 to July 4, 1904. An election-related order adjusted voting precincts in North Beaver Township. Multiple petitions and appointments of judges of election and other legal actions were noted, including mortgage properties and guardian sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvorce
Julia Lywhad
Wil Linen &. Lyman
Uninu Township
Iibellaoi
Esther Gallagher
Jefferson Gallagher
CH. Akens
Bridget O'Neil
Geist Jaws
North
Beaver Township
Regiones Lidestone Company
Toe
Lego’s Hall
George II
Nye
Hazum Dell
Jeresmish Snare
Samuel G. Saklem
John Ginszer
John K. Munich
New Wilmington
J. G. Martin
John Connor
Fereusel
Idntinietrstor
Daniel B. Sullivan
Thomas Restwick
John Tound
Charles Floyd Roberts
John C. Roberta
Philadelphia
Smith, Hutton & Kirk
Eastbrook creditors agree on 25 per cent
The report lists local residents visiting relatives in New Castle Grove City and Mercer while noting a 25 percent settlement with creditors. A youth social at Volant college drew many attendees from this area including Dinsmore McGechon Rhodes Hutchinson and McConnell with several Patterson and McConaghy family members attending events and a Sunday school convention in Wilmington.
Black Hand Crackdown Expands Across Regions
Reports from Harrisburg allege the Black Hand society near extinction as the Galsh crackdown intensifies. In Roalale, operations by the plate police department result in 270 arrests amid a months long war on criminal gangs in the anthracite region. Police extend to Allegheny County amid threats and espionage concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiarris
Black Hand Society
Darapaly
Ile Galsh
Roralde
Plate Police Department
Yanga
Allegheny County
Agulush
Peur Dvent
Slow Service Warning From Traction Company
ML EB McCaskey of the traction company warned Youngstown Carmell that if delays continue, fewer cars will operate and service between Warren and New Castle will be reduced to a lower schedule, affecting riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. McCaskey
The
Traction Company Bee
Youngstown
Carmell
Warren
New Eastie
United in Marriage by Croton Avenue Alderman
Lawrence Henderson of New Brighton and Cartietta Dunn of Sharon wed this afternoon at Big Metrimonial Parlors Croton Avenue officiated by Alderman Green. The ceremony united two local residents in a formal marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Henderson
New Brighton
Cartietta Dunn
Sharon
Alderman Green
Croton Avenue
Oaklind testimonial praises Moah's Liniment for paralysis claim
In a letter from 818 Seventh Street Oaklind Cal the writer says a neck back and hip injury left them bedridden for weeks before using Moah's Liniment After two applications they could rise and within three days walk again crediting the product for full, rapid recovery and telling friends it was the only remedy used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Oaklind
Cal
Pls
Sloane Lintman
Moah
West Pittsburg Eyes New Printing Establishment Plan
West Pittsburg may gain a 6000 industry as J H Weaver and W B Weaver visit with Lee Garland officials about starting a wired printing plant in West Pittsburg. Faust has ordered thirty four sites for large scale printing, with legal moves to secure sites in Allegheny County. A second conviction could bring fines from 150 to 1000 dollars and 1 year imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Weaver
W. BR. Weaver
Pitteburg
Lee Garland Company
West Pittsburg
Canbel Dally
Ford Commissoner
Faust
aAllegheny County
Meyers
Weaver
Charlerai
Meissick Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner
James Meissick from Lawrence County announces his run for county commissioner as a Republican in the upcoming primaries on April 1. A longtime resident of New Castle, he is described as a public official and a prominent figure in local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKlesick
Lawrence Touney
Pennsylvania
McKissick Seeks County Office Endorsed by Voters
Lawrence County candidate McKissick, a 12 year resident of New Castle's Fourth Ward, presents himself as an honest, capable choice. He cites long service in local institutions, including 17 years with the New Castle Fire Department and prior work in the limestone quarries and wholesale grocery trade, promising to govern with integrity if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralsstoner
McKissick
New Castle
McKissiele
Cattix
Lawrence County
Aot
McKissidk
Marquis
Pittsburg
Erie Railroad
J. Bean
Millsburg Street
Rebusteer Freepartment
New Castra
Standard Oil Ships Oil Through New Pennsylvania Line
Standard Oil announces shipping of oil via a new Pennsylvania line with a 60 car capacity siding at Thompsons station below Rock Baint. A special loading machine allows 28 cars to load at once and a crew is kept on duty. Oil travels from Texas fields to Darlington pumping stations along a pipeline with many stations, telegraph lines, and officers at key points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Thompsons
Rock Baint
Valladelata
Pennyslvania
Oll
Texas
Darlington
Former Citizen 18 Visiting Here
Prof. William Wilson, a former Perry township resident now located in Ellensburg, Washington, is visiting old friends. He is employed as a teacher at a state normal school. Thomas Cooper of Harleosburg asks about the climate and natural advantages of Washington, including cattle herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Wilson
Perry Township
Ellensburg
Wash
Tande
Thomas Cooper
Harleosburg
Tomponke Np
Glowlig
Washington
Carlonda
Hearst Endorses Supreme Court Rulings in Labor Case
In a signed message from New York dated February 18, William Randolph Hearst defends recent Supreme Court labor decisions. He argues the court’s rulings are not reactionary, cites employers liability and boy-feeding cases, and says blacklisting remains illegal. He urges careful interpretation and support for measures aiding workers while criticizing administration of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Feces
New York
Mearst
Supreme Court
Iis
Congress
Corporatinos
Hearst
Woiva Wien
God
Speelty
Ulat
Death of Uncle H U McClain Sends Shock Through Community
Paralysis caused the death of 70 year old H U McClain of West Middlesex. A former Civil War veteran of the Roundhead regiment he taught in Lawrence and Mercer counties for 15 years before farming and later serving as collector at West Middlesex for a decade. He is survived by his wife, a brother James of West Middlesex, and two sisters Ziary McClain of West Middlesex and Dratce of VolaoL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Drake
Cumberland Ave
Nin
Molday
HU. Maclain
West Middlesex
My McClain
Go. B
New Castle
Lawrence
Merce
Weal Muldivex
Janes
Mes Ziary McClain
We W. Dratce
Volaol
Lawsuit Seeks 1600 for Pictures Sold to Patterson Couple
GW Vouch and Company via attorney R K Aiken Nave filed suit against George L Patterson and wife Willa K Patterson for 1600 allegedly due for three pictures ordered around November 14 1908. Plaintiffs claim the Pattersones refused to pay and seek 1000 plus interest from sale date plus 85 cents with interest from July 1806.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gw, Vouch and Company
R. Kt. Aiken
Nave
Ap Gollon
George L. Patterson
Willa K. Patterson
Lee
Mre Patterson
Algo Brows
Buckwheat Mill Accident Injures Worker
Samuel Iseman of Harmons narrowly escaped serious injury at the Gleason Touring mill when his left hand was caught between buckwheat rollers. The rollers pulled fingers inward but a knife spread the rolls enough to free him. He survives with mangled remains of the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Iseman
Harmons
Gleason
Willy
Tieman
Brea
Suit for Balance on a Piano Sale
The case of A Breckenridge against John K Rosser for 42.56 was taken up before Judge Porter Monday evening. W G Reynolds appeared for the plaintiff and Thatiss Dickey for the defendant. The Union claimed accruing interest while the principal remains unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Breckenridge
John K. Rosser
W. 3. Reynolds
Acheson Introduces Harbor Canal Bill in House
Congressman E F Acheson has introduced a bill in the house to authorize a preliminary examination and survey of Indian Creek in Ashtabula County Ohio for improving navigation and providing a terminal for the Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal Company. The measure, drawn at the request of President John B Shaw, targets the Beaver River mouth to Indian Creek mouth route, with Acheson as lead on river and harbor committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Acheson
Strodive
Barton
Cnn
Beaver River
Indian Creek
Achasan
Pennarivanis
Mahway
Pf. C. Roux
Pittsburg
Acheson
Nding Creek
Ashtabula County
Ohdo
Bald Creek
Congress
New Castle Visitors Hear Rev Shape Preach at Int
Rayner reports social notes from New Castle including visits by Mr and Drs Charles Michael and daughter Marion. Rev FP A Shape to preach at Int Jackport next Sunday. Miss SL’s pulpit position in doubt. William Sewall of Rochester hosted Monday vows. Shenango floods stranded lovers. a daring rescue by boat occurred as the couple escaped to safety amid rising waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Michael
Marion
New Castle
A. Shape
Int
Jackport
William Sewall
Rochester
Stowall
Haut Folk Antioe
Doston Ladies’ Concert Company
Presbyterian Church
Beave
Reil- Trond
Cate
Community News From Butler and Pirtahore Area
Mrs McGreary is ill with pneumonia and improving. James Potter also ill but improving. Pearl Cinefilter visits grandmother Mrs B M Wilkin. Mr and Mrs Thomas Rumbaugh and daughter have returned home. The Rowsacers lecture drew strong attendance and was praised as best of course. An old fashioned spelling bee and box supper at the college drew about 50, prize went to Miss Edna Drake. Vox supper raised over R50. ice cream and cake served. Event credited to Prof Tier and Prat Uighy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGreary
James Potter
Miro Bruin
Presbyterian Church
Migs Pearl
Cinefilter
Allegheny
B. M. Wilkin
Thomas Rumbaugh
Lew Sisting
Butler
Poe
Edna Drake
Tier and Prat
Uighy
Hillsville Man Succumbs After Industrial Accident
Pigo Ferma of Hillsville died Tuesday at Shenango Valley Hospital from injuries after a slinkey engine trapped him. He was 24, survived by a brother in Sharon, and had been injured several days earlier in the Hillsville quar reg incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigo Ferma
Hillsville
Shenango Valley
Ila
Sharon
Real estate transfers across townships and wards show varied sums
The entry lists multiple realty transfers including Maitland to Barth in Noshannock township for 4000 dollars, Willtan J. McConahy to Interstate Limestone company in Skewanga township for 500, and several other parcel deals across Shevarga, Pulnekl, Perry and Auston townships with amounts ranging from 1 to 5000 dollars, plus a note on a fragile street fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty L. Porter
C. Bronnerman
Perry Townandly
Caroline A.street
Hazel Dam
Independent Land and Improvement Company
Boona
Union Township
William Th Nerry
Pater Willets
Auston Township
James R. Klekaddon
Adilai
Maitland
Second Ward
John J. Hays Dead at South Sharon
John J. Hays dies at his South Sharon home after a long illness the sudden heart attack ended his life. He was 43, born in Indian County, survived by his mother Mrs Martha Hays wife and four children Mrs Charles Miller Ethel Charles John Jr and a sister Mrs Mra Harper of New Brighton. He served as a machinist and was a member of the South Sharon fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sharon
John L. Hays
Martha B. Hays
North Jefferson Street
Mr. Hayes
Wif
Charles Miller
South Sharan
Ethel
Charles J
John Hayw
Hame
Slater
Irying
A. P. Harper
New Brighton
Wampum Items and Social Notes From New Castle Area
Mrs Irma Reed of New Castle was a visitor big week. Mr and Mrs Willam Adlett of New Castle were Sunday visitors. Miss Grace Miller of New Castle spent Sunday with her mother Mrs donn Miller. Mr and Mrs W W Davidson from visiting the latter's parents here Mr and Mrs Hr Kennod. Mr and Mrs I M Harvey were failing to Morayla Friday by the news of Mr Harvey's mother. Mr and Mrs Gibson of West Pittsburg were Sunday visitors with Mrs Gibson's parents Mr and Mrs Freed. Benjamin Miller, long resident away, returned to Wampum. Mrs Frank Strakeezer and children of New Castle returned after a few days’ visit. Mrs George Galbreath spent Monday with relatives in Mahoningtown, called there by the death of her nephew Fred Kerr. Mr and Mrs Emery of Butler county are visiting relatives here, being led to Husetdell by the death of Mrs Erbace. Election day promises a hat vote. Great works done for candidates Mrs George Hannon, Mrs Grey Breath and daughters Mia Hacken other, Miss Daisy and Nelile attend the funeral of Mr Kerr at Mahoningtown Tuesday. The chorus conducted by Rush Cluck in Wampum opera houses was held Thursday evening. A very enjoyable time was had. social dances followed by a few of the young folks. The crowd was not as large as usual, owing to the Catholic church which was held later preceding at Michael McCerty’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Reed
New Castle
Willam Adlett
Grace Miller
Donn Miller
W. W. Davidson
Hr. Kennod
Mera
M. Harvey
Morayla
Neva
Neva of Mr. Harvey
Gibson
Weet Pittsburg
Mahoningtown
Fred Kerr
Emery
Butler
Husetdell
Erbace
Haing
George Hannon
Grey Breath
Mia
Hackenother
Daisy
Nelile
Kerr
Mu ‘Honlegtown
Rush Cluck
Wampunt
Michael McCerty
Sharon Woman Dies From Injuries Suffered In Fall
Mary Fairweather of Sharon died from injuries believed caused by a slippery sidewalk in front of her home on Fifth street where she was visiting Mrs. John Smith. Mrs. Smith told the Sharon Telegraph that skating on the sidewalks by local youths had become a nuisance and may lead to arrests if not stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pairweather
Sharon Telegraph
Mary Walrweath
New Castle
John Smith
Fifth Street
Telegraph
Favorable Report for Bridge and Road Planned in Perry and Union Townships
A favorable report is expected on building a bridge over Camp Run in Perry and on a road project in Union township beginning at Elm Wood and Maplestropte, extending south to Mahoningtown and Niw Chath. The proposed bridge and road will be ten feet wide, with viewers to assess advisability at the March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Run
Perry
Wwwishty
Portersville
Francia Wilson
Union Township
Elmwood
Maplestropte
Mahoningtown
Taylor Township
Thotroad
Birth Announcements From Cleveland Avenue Families
Birth notices report a son born to Mr and Mrs Charles Dilley of Cleveland Avenue. a son to Mr and Mrs Jamual McGour at North Mercer Street. a daughter to Mr and Mrs Thomas Ward Jey of Clearview Avenue. and a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Tannoll of Cleveland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dilley
Cleveland
Avenge
Amt
Jamual McGour
North
Mercer Street
Eon
Thomas Ward Jey
Clearview Avenue
John Tan~ Nolll
Vqoue
McCasin School Plans Friday Evening Event
Pupils of McCasin school will present an excellent performance at the school function on Friday evening, February 25, showcasing talent and school spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCasin Senco
Honda
New Wilmington Stock Breeders for Association Formed
New Wilmington on Feb 23 401 the New Wilmington Steel Breeding Association held a meeting at Hotel RecCreary to organize with 14 stockholders. Authorized capital stock 2800 shares at 209 per share. Officers elected include President Norman Vance Secretary Doris Falkman Treasurer J H McChare Manager H A Byler and others. A Byron Mich firm rep joined as backer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
RecCreary
New Wilmington Steel Breeding Association
Ital
J. W. Bartwell
Wiliam Layman
K. Byler
A. A. Kaul Wm
Norman Venra
Dor. Fulman
Local Social Notes From Lowellville Area
Community updates recount visits and calls from residents including Mr and Mrs Alfred Johnson a birth in Pittabeeg and a dance night attended by many in Lowellville Hilda Gabert visits her brother Barnard Olsen Megan Nord and Nord relatives share notes Gust Hedberg and Charles Nord visit the village A Dalidwagan party from New Castle attends the Thursday evening dance in town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NM. Borke
Pittabeeg
Sulin
Alfred Johnson
Sam ‘'T
Lowellville
Bere
M. MM. Ferrel
Hillaville
Jess Warner
Peteratcirg
John Myers
Hilesville
Mire
C.O. Nord
Shenango
John Weil
New Castle
Jurors Excused From Serving At Present Court
Three jurors summoned on Monday afternoon were excused by the court for various reasons. Andrew Baird of Mahoning township J Tagay Wrench of Perry township James Qilvand of Poliski Sylvester M Davidson a First ward merchant ill Moffatt Wayne township Amos E Miller Neshnacock and William McIntosh Mahoning excused for business reasons Andrew Glenn Hickory township and John Norwood North Leaver township did not respond when called
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Baird
Mahoning Township
J. Tagay Wrench
Perry Townehin
James Qilvand
Poliski
Sylvester M. Davidson
W J. Moffatt
Wayne Township
Amos Eb, Miller
Neshnacock
William Mclntosh
Mahoning
Andrew Gienn
Hickory Township
John Norwood
North Leaver Township
School Report at Heshor School Mahoning District
Report for the fifth month ending February 12 shows attendance and finances at Heshor School Mahoning. Names listed include Tishard Watters John Arixht John Patterson Raymond Patterson Belle Cox Howard Cox Stewart Patton Core Hater Hasom Leschar and others as workers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heshor School
Mahonings
Tishard Watters
John Arixht
John Patterson
Raymond Patterson
Belle Cox
Waiter Coz
Howard Cox
Stewart Patton
Core Hater Hasom
Leschar
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Gire
Eastbrook
Friands
Mary Davis
Hownstilp
C. LM
Robert Edla
Mercer
Mie
B. Chambers
Hutehineco
Robert Angus
Satirday
Angus
Volant College
Sara Dinsmore
Heanor McGechon
Gertrude Rhodes
Nellie McConaghly
Beulah Pon- Miz
New Way of Fests
agene|Wilmington
Helen
Margaret Patterson
Agnes Davis
Sara Winsmere
Alice Hutchinson
Elna Givillan
Eleanor McGehon
Nelle McConaghy
Messrs
Frank Patterson
Kelp McCreary
Raymond Plaher
Russell McConnell
Jesse Windson
Harry Miltillan
Paul Wilson
Norman McGonaghy
United
Foust
James Meissick
Republica
Afr
James M* Kissick
Standard Company
Roundhead
GEO. L. Patterson
Bill
Harbor Canal
Askl R
Rayner
Volant
Voy
Mr. and
Bits
Leo Bee
Fate of Court
John J. Hays
M'Casiin School
Stock Breeders For Association
Fed
New Cgade
Potaldo
Fittaburs
Brick Machiat Company
Breyrat
Reseon
Men Wimlutten Glibe
Mica
Urey
Seffering
Saacciation
Wilmington
Hilleville
Bessemer
T. B. McAnlin
J. W. Fulkman
J. J. Ashenhurst
Howell T. Getty
McAnus
W. CG. T.U
Eee Bessemer
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