Mahoningtown 110 Fair Plans Amid Races and Buildings
At the annual meeting of the New Castle Trading and Fair association in Seventh ward, officers were elected and races set for July 14 to 27. The September fair date will be announced later. President D H Cochran and other officers were named. Financial issues resolved. sheriff’s levy settled. New buildings planned for housing stock and exhibition. a half mile track highlighted as a feature for the fair, aided by strong county transportation links.
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Oiecers
New Castle
D. H. Cochran
Charten
G. E . Hecretacy
HE EL Eysler
Jeneigree
Charles Wrettion
Board Ofirectors
HM. Cochran
Joseph Sivans
Charles G. Martin
Charles Wettich
A. D. Newell
H. EB. Tyster
Marcus Fetchtwanger
Michael Pyle
Frank Wallace
Menthere
Hie
Ive Stouk
Pennsylvania
Ellwood City Organizes Electric Street Railway Plan
Ellwood City and Wurtemburg residents form the Ellwood City and Wurtemburg Street Railway Company with a $25,000 capitalization. Directors include J. T. Mecktley and Alex Twender. project aims a three and a half mile line between Ellwood City and Wurtemburg to serve a farming district and market route. Construction may start soon with hopes to complete by next fall pending charter and stock offerings.
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Atg
Ellwood
Busimeengmen
Wurtemburg
Central
Elwood City
Ellwood City
Wurtetoburg
Auay
Spe
Une
J. T. Mecktley
Alex Twender
Welch
JW Kicker
Harold French
J. M. Curry
Sidney €. van Gorier
B. Turner
James Newton
Nominees Named in Republican Primaries in Mahoning County
The Republican primaries in Mahoning County produced surprises as several well known figures secured nominations. Tim Kennedy won a Congress candidacy while Grvid Tad of New Castle area was nominated for state senator. William B. Jones, owner of the Erie polo franchise, was renominated for county auditor, with Howard Westwood among others running locally and Stephen B. Corday named for prosecuting attorney. Randall H. Anderson, noted in New Castle, was chosen for representative, with a slate including J. Howard Edwards, Gorge W. Turner, and C. Temesite among the listed candidates.
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Mahoning Cd
New
Tim Kennedy
Congress
Anl
New Casilla
William &. Jones
New Caslla
Hawvard Westwood
Western Pennsylvania
Nowinaton
Recorder
Staphon B Corday
Elke
Yourgetown
Randall H. Anderson
New Castle
Anderson
Ekha
Catimite
J. Howard Edwarde- Sherit
Gorge W. Turner
C. T. Temesite
Clek—Johnn. Middleton
David Vf. Griffith
Coddly oountsRalel
Charles T. Agnew
John Dy Moke
Philip MW
STW
Ax. Cormar
T. J. Mi. Klyne
George W. Montsantery
Browniee
MacDonald
Jonon
Alleged Black Hand Hands Captured Here
Joseph Spalla, a prominent Baltimore fruit dealer, was arrested in New Castle by police and handed to a Pittsburgh detective. He is suspected in a Black Hand plot to extort money from Di Giorgo and to have dynamite used against his Baltimore home. Spalla denies the charges, with friends asserting his innocence and noting his long, peaceful life in the United States. The case involves multiple cities and a grand jury indictment.
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Joseph Spalin
Joseph di Giorgo
Thynis Augustine
Col Jan
Pletebur
Spaila
New Casla
Black Hand Society
DI Glorgo
Italins
Baltimore
di Gloger
Joseph Spaila
Deskin
Oficer Augustine
Antonia
Gallo
Spalla
Pittsburg
Spatte
Italy
New Castle
Jefferson Street
Aad
Monapolis
Ubis City
Allegheny County
Spula
A. Sineri
Allegheny
Philip Rel
Billa
Stalin
Wednraday
Bruailla
Pilisviire
Tate Eric
Liv Chargis Wade sjKalast
Burglaries Hit A C Millers Store In North Sewickley
Robbers broke into A C Millers general store in North Sewickley, smashed the front window, looted goods worth over 200 dollars and damaged property. They attempted to open the safe and stashed mail from the post office, fleeing after likely scaring away. Investigation ongoing with postal authorities and local detectives.
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North
Sewickley Postomey
A. C. Miller
Miller
Sus
United States
Auto speed blamed after boy struck by car in New Castle
11 year old Glen Allen Lemon, son of Agnes Stitt, was struck near Chestnut and Ray streets by a Town S. Oursler car driven by Charles Colnat. He sustained broken ribs and other injuries, rushed to nearby, with witnesses saying the auto was driven at high speed after snowball volleys. Colnat claimed the crash was unavoidable and that he fled to slow down but struck Lemon. The incident follows a recent deadly accident involving Dr. Mont Linville.
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Glen Allen Lemon
Met
Agnes Stitt
Chestnut Street
Charles Colnat
Glen
Oak Street
Elewan
Colnor Piclk
Drs. Clackwood
J. R. Cooper
Samuel Warner
Abert Double
Chestnut Sirent
Elmer C. Shyer
South Bay Street
Oursler
Uhe
Colnet
Culuut
Tour Warner
Yoong Letion
Broleveo Ri
View Fangled Ways Of Keeping House Tabooed By Weavers
Grove City correspondent notes a household still clinging to old customs in Greek Township Joseph Weaver 70 and Trace Weaver 67 manage chores and cooking in a home with a wooden stove from Bingham’s foundry at Slippery Rock. Their mother died at 97, they own a 70 acre farm tended by nephew M C Villon, and another plot yields four barrels daily logic.
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Bingham
Slippery Rock
Comnorville
Joseph
Thaler
M.C. Villon
Joseph Weaver
License Applicants Surprise Court As Remonstrance Fails
In a Tuesday court session Frank H. Debbs sought a license for a building in Hulasld. Judge Porter found no witnesses were needed after the applicant admitted a verbal lease existed. Harry M. Bittner sought a hotel license at West Pittsburg, with a five year lease to George M. Yowell beginning April 4. The court reviewed licenses for Spring Brewing and New Castle Brewing, noting $3,000 in outside sales by New Castle. Decision pending in March.
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Oo Hanor Mcense
Frank H. Debbs
Hulasld
Aiformes R
W. J. Moffatt
Dabs
G .M
Matt
Porter
Lo Place
Harry M. Bittner
Ucense
West Pittsburg
Bittner
George MM. Yowell
Pletsburg
Itner
Carnegie
Ridner
Atlantic City
Mitchell
William Grimez
Samual Frey
J. Roach
Philip York
Spring Brewing Company
Weyne Township
New Cexile Brewing Company
Union Township
New Castle Brewing Company
Maiih
Ice Tongs Cut Martins Head In Accident
New Wilmington February 12 A worker on a wagon unloading ice at Price s store struck Mr Gleoh Martin on the head with a pair of ice tongs from the second story, knocking him unconscious and causing a deep scalp wound. He was taken to a doctor for treatment and suturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Gleoh Martin
Price
Martin
Alorur Aleely
Penny Conductor Hurt In New Castle Accident
An unnamed penny conductor fell from a train near New Castle on Tuesday afternoon, left his ticket, and was badly hurt. He was assisted aboard by fellow employees and taken to a hospital in Mahanoy City. A physician was called. the man will be off duty for some weeks. The incident prompted a systemwide prohibition notice urging train crews to avoid intoxication to reduce accidents and protect passengers.
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Charles Leone
Worth Liberty
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Tex
Antda
Lyons
Muahoningiawn
Baltimore
George L. Potter
Baltimore & Ohio Raf
Paris
Randolph Is Made Improved in Health After Stroke
Word of Randolph of Randoloph Pa recovering from paralysis stroke brings relief to friends in the city. Corner Radel son of the First Methodist Churchhood in this city notes his return home and now being able to move about freely. He is said to be entirely free from symptoms though urged to continue moderate rest for his health.
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Rathiolph
Rane
Radel
Elly
Awa
Thia Elly
Letters Granted in Estate of George B. Hamilton
Letters of administration were granted to James A. and William Hamham in the estate of George B. Hamilton of Plainrove township, deceased.
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George Wy Alattin
Washington Townuhin
Hie Don
Josey A
Marta
George B. Hiamilton
Plaingrove Township
Juste A
William
Temperance Interest Fails to Rally at Local License Court
Local license court closed with sparse temperance turnout, contrasting with Mercer Butler and Washington counties where remonstrances and opposition to licenses were stronger. One attorney blamed temperance people for not attending to support moral stance, leaving Judge Porter with limited backing.
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Neporta
Meento
Hetdy
Mercer
Butler
Wwadlinstod
Lawrence County
Wausnington
Lawrences
Washington
dhAc
Porter
Sudden Death of Mrs Irene Stritmacer Stuns City
Irene Stritmacer, wife of Joseph W. Stritmacer, died at her home 68 North Wal Sue Street after waking unable to breathe around 2:30 AM. Born May 5, 1848 in Union township, she was a longtime church member and mother of Charles Stritmater, Mrs. George Higby, Warren Stritmater, Howard Stritmater, Willigiu Stritmater, and Adarlae Stritmater. Her passing deeply affected family and friends across the city.
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Irene H. Stritgmater
Joseph W. Stritmacer
North Wal- Sue Street
Stritater
Luocheon
Dra
Philly Wagner
Stritmater
Mrs. Stritmater
Union Township
Hus
Richard Laikeraon
Mary Carnes Pulkeraon
Jogeth W. Strilater
Charles Stritmater
George Higby
Warren Stritmater
Howard and
Willigiu
Misa Adarlae
Heenad United Presbyterian Church
Siritmuter
Jacob Tuwmel
John Walters
Jane Joseph Fulkerson
Hillsville Institute Programs At Local Event
Following a February 22 program at Hillsville Institute in Hatsville Pa Rev Cooper led devotion and a range of performances. Varying speakers and students presented music addresses declamations and essays including forms on school reform and public school music while Rev Couper and Prof Gilmaine offered reflections and a benediction.
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Hutsvile
Ac Tau P. A
Rev
Cooper
Wellone
MeKuover
Neclamalign
Dua Hoffmeister
Masing Draka
Alice Mathey
Grove of the
Sarcaddes
Bong
Leons Lewis
Joney Boy
Wildhess
Irwin Marshall
Wisson
Hipgie Au Costes
Behoal Dars
Couper
Maude Glasso
Fapa
Misie
Mise Marry
Adure
Stelfmeister
Owr
Audu
Alcorawy George Ta
Weltigartner
Prot Gilmaine
Benediction
Kiv
Nearly Drowned at Lowellville Prevented by Spectators
In Lowellville George Jirown nearly drowned near the Mahoning Valley Hotel after slipping into the lee. Spectators acted quickly to save him, averting a possible fatality. The incident occurred on Martin Street near the hotel, with bystanders providing timely assistance.
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George Jirown
Itasellim
Mahoning Valley Hotel
Joint session of Mercer presbytery Sunday schools and Men's leagues
A joint convention of the Sunday schools and Men's leagues of the Mercer presbytery met at Second U P Church New Wilmington on Tuesday. The event featured devotions, lectures, and addresses by Rev. R W Thompson George J Henderson Rev W McCullough and W Douthett. An evening banquet at Hotel McCreary capped the day with toasts by John A Crawford Howell Getty and J Brad Crealy. The conference was deemed highly successful with anticipated positive results.
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New Wilmington
Mercer Presbytery
U. P
SdWin McGlintock
Haa
A. A. Graham
A. P
New Wimington
R. W. Thompson
Rome
George J. Henderson
Soling
American Sunday School Union of
Cleveland
Henderson
W. & McCullough
Homewood U. PB
Taitaburg
W. Ld. McFeak
Mercer
Mouthett
Butler
Jana
Bourila
J. Campbell
John A. Crawfurd
Men's League
Allegheny
Howell T. Getty
J. Brad Crealy
W. G. Douthett
Buller
Peaycock
Sharon
Election Frauds Lead Ten Prisoners Farewell
A report from Wilkes-Dar, Pa outlines a Preston election board cluster charged with fraud. Five members were sentenced to fifteen months in the penitentiary, causing relatives to be deeply distressed as deputies aided by Sheriff Rhoda escorted them away. Names listed include William Manshan Dominick Cal Anhon William Connelly Anthimy Carun and James Caffrey.
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Wilkes-Darie
Preston Election Board
Rhodda
Fils
William Manshan
Dominick Cal- Anhon
William Connelly
Anthimy Car‘un
James Caffrey
Gebert Hennon Nuptials Quiet Ceremony
Miss Mary Gebert will wed Mr Clyde B Elmner in a quiet Wednesday morning ceremony at T1380 Welork. The couple plans a brief wedding trip to Pittsburgh then Greensburg, where the bride will reside with her parents. The groom is a clerk at a local store and active in church activities. the bride’s home is in Greensburg.
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Roy
Andrew Magill
United Penebyterian Cimirch
Wolding
Mary
Gebert Shadl
Clyde BR. Elmnen Werg
Abe Wong
Pitsburg
Greensburg
Ceremaning
Arenna
Ai An Roe Show Store
Mea
Loustan
Alderman Williams Arrested Again on Extortion Charge
Alderman T P Williams faced additional charges of extortion and fraud in Lawrence County. The arrest followed a long information filed by Nestor Markerevitch’s attorney detailing alleged payments to Williams for duties, including $61.84 to cover fines and costs. The case outlines alleged cash and notes exchanged for releasing defendants and avoiding proper proceedings. Williams pleaded guilty to the initial assault and battery charge, with a hearing set for Thursday.
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Lawrence
Big Court
T. P. Williams
Warraint
Constanle W. H. Vangarder
Williams
Morrison S
Morrison
Conte
Willam McChein
Willams
Nestor Markeravited
Stefane Suncelli
Markere- Viel
Paul Ant
Alex Morusky
Mackerevicch
Morrowsky
Moresky
Janus Lary
Markerevich
Moroaky
Tia
Commonwealth
Morosky
Assautt and
Tuttery Cass
Markerevitch
R. K. Alken
Lawrence County
Opera House on Coliseum Site Flagged in Sale Note
James Mooney and partner Sam Marquis bought Isha Coliseum at sheriff sale but have not decided its use. Attorney Wile McCasin says Mooney may convert the property into an opera house or other venture, with past disputes over vaudeville, polo franchise, and Amusement Company affairs affecting decisions.
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James &. Mooney
Sheriff Sale
Wile McCasiin
Mooney
Sam
Marquis
New Castle Amusement Company
Cone Cem, de Ie
Edenburg shooting case bound over to court in Bailey bail set
In Edenburg four participants were bound over to court after a shooting incident. Petra Codespotts faced charges of malicious and battery and shooting with intent. Bail set at £200 for Frank Carboo and Petra Strangt. Codespotts provided funds while Strangt remained jailed. Detective Logan filed charges against Dominick Caruso and others but some were discharged for lack of evidence.
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Edenburg
Patra Codespott
Aldecwad Haney
Frank Carboo
Pater Strangt
Petra Codespott
Codespotts
Bug Stranglin Jaiil
Creighton G. Logan
Diminick Caruso
Logan
Joe Carton
Petre Strand
Country Districts Have a Grave Duty
Philadelphia Record reports sharp warnings to Penngivanta districts urging action against thieves and unrest. The piece notes rising tension with mentions of Justice and vigilance, including a Civil War veteran, William Caldwell of 14 Mop.yea Avenue, who received a salary increase from 912 to 415 per cont.
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Philadelphia Record
Penngivanta
Philadelphie
William 8. Caldwell
Yeo Avenue
Teculyel
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Mahoningtown
Mia
Menta. G Winelor
Wallace Avenue
Sispleion
la Spalla
Beleve
Spaile
Thomas Augustine
Spailn
A.C. Miller’s
J. Thomas
South Mow Castle
Ak Thy Alllee
Tankruptcy
M. Underwood
Tenteg
Letters Issuer
Penny
Randolph
Hillsville
Institute
Lowellville
Napw
Annt Atre
Chyncey Laittion
Martin Street
W Sd
Gebert
Hennon
Alderman Williams
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