Equity bill over deed voiding Jane Roberts conveyance
In an equity proceeding Jane Roberts seeks to void a deed to Judson C Norris Elmer P Norris and Sarah J Patterson alleging fraud. The defendants admit and deny various points contending Roberts knew of the deed contents before signing it arranged escrow via her attorney and that the deed was given for good value. They assert rents were paid to Roberts and deny misrepresentation claiming Roberts was influenced by others and not pursuing the suit independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Roberts
Judson C. Norris
Wimner P. Norris
Sarah J. Patterson
Elmer P. Norris
A. D
Jane Roverts
Recorder's
Lawrence County
Lawrace County
P. Norris
Escrow
J. Norman Martin
Wabash Plans Big Ohio Invasion Expansion
The Wabash railroad outlines aggressive plans to penetrate Ohio and adjacent areas. Engineering previews new branch lines from Lisbon to Minerva and New Galilee to New Castle, with connections to Ellwood City and Washingtonville. Additional routes toward Wellsville and coal regions are planned, with $200,000 already spent on Youngstown entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad
Ohio
Rittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Cleveland
Toledo
Salem
Canton
Pittsburg
Wheeling
W. Va
Wabash
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Lisbon
Minerva
New Galilee
New Castle
Ellwood City
Washingtonville
Pittsburg, Lisbon & Western
Negsley
Ohio River
Wellsville
The
Youngstown
Lovers Quarrel Over Christmas Gifts Ends in Attack
Miss Maude Musser of Long Avenue was struck on Lyndal Street Thursday night by a young man she had been dating. She was briefly unconscious but not seriously injured. The quarrel stemmed from a party she attended out of town and the exchange of Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Musser
Long Avenue
Lyndal Street
Ben Lewis
Miss Musser
Beaver Falls
Judge Porter Orders Jury Commissioners Clerk Selection
Judge Porter ordered the jury commissioners to pick a clerk as required by law. Last year James A. McConnell and M. C. Gallagher failed to agree on a clerk, and the deadlock persists as each side wishes to name the appointee.
Farm for Sale in Mahoning Township 60 Acres
Farmers seek buyers for a 60 acre parcel in Mahoning township. Inquiries directed to L. O. Cover in Edenburg. Price listed as $6 and change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Township
L. O. Cover
Edenburg
Children Rescued From Filthy South Mill Street Eatery
Little Mary Allen a 15 year old girl posing as 18 and her brothers Joseph and James were rescued Saturday evening from a Virginia Kitchen on South Mill Street near the W N Y & CP. Officers McKissick and Farrell detained the three suspects. Mayor Jackson placed the trio with Captain John L. Knight of the Volunteers of America Sunday morning for care. The establishment run by Washington Jones and family was known for crime and low reputation. The alleged robbery occurred when a man reported his purse and seven dollars stolen from the same location. The women and men involved face a mayoral hearing. Officers found the girl and boys had attended school during four months with the colored inmates’ care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Allen
Joseph
James
South Mill Street
McKissick and Farrell
Jackson
John L. Knight
The
Volunteers of America
Wm. EK. Porter
Rev. L. Il. Schuster
Virginia Kitchen
Mary
West Middlesex
Mercer County
James Mackley
Stonertown
Little Allen
Family Locks Out After Sleeper Boy Blocks Door
Meyer Berkman, 12, slept through the night after locking his family out of their Dunn block flat on North Mill street. The parents spent Friday evening in a hotel. Bert F. Stevenson climbed a roof light well to reach a side window, entered, unlocked the door, and woke Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Berkman
Barney Berkman
Meyer
Bert FE. Stevenson
Long Avenue Man Recovers After 66 Day Fast
James Williams of Long avenue, who endured a 66 day fast begun October 28 in response to a perceived divine call, has returned home under family care and is improving steadily after resuming eating. Delirium followed initial feeding but he now progresses toward full recovery with hopeful prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williams
Long Avenue
Legal features of a celebrated case discussed
Discussion centers on when the sentence for Dr. Haun of Edenbure began. He received a two year penitentiary term on December 14, 1905, with computation from that date. Debates consider court language conclusive versus avenues of appeal that could delay punishment and potentially defeat justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haun
Edenbure
Ayers
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Sharon Cars Will Soon Be In Town
The interurban cars of the New Castle and Sharon line will soon serve the city and terminate at Mill and Washington streets, similar to the Lowellville line from Youngstown. Tracks across State and O'Brien streets are nearing completion under council grant, with Sharon line paying 24 cents per passenger or a minimum of $5,000 annually to New Castle and Lowell Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle and Sharon
City
Mill and
Washington Streets
Lowellville Road
Youngstown
State and
O'Brien Streets
Sharon
New Castile and Lowell Company
Harrisburg Plums For Local Citizens
Assemblymen Walter S. Reynolds and George T. Weingartner returned from Harrisburg where they attended the organization of the State Legislature. Reynolds serves on the state committee with appointments for the House. Two Lawrence county men will receive appointments with names to be released after House confirmation. Legislature adjourned to reconvene January 16 when appointments will be public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Reynolds
George T. Weingartner
Harrisburg
Reynolds
House of Representatives
Lawrence County
House
Doctor Haun Taken Into Custody In Williams Case
Dr. Haun, aged about 80, convict in the Mabel Williams conspiracy case, was arrested by Sheriff Ayers at Edenburg and jailed. He faces two years in the Western Penitentiary after state court affirmations, with counsel likely appealing to the Governor for a pardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haun
Mabel Williams
Wallace
Ayers
Edenburo
Allegheny
Western Penitentiary
Albert Jel
Talbitzer
Cooper
Dr. Haun
Tfiell
Drs. Cooper
Fiiday
Edenburg
James Williams Ends 66 Day Fast Near Death
Crazed by a 66 day fast begun October 28 as a religious call, James Williams was moved Friday from hospital to his home after violent delirium and emaciation. Ambulance crews battled to restrain him as he collapsed in the snow, with doctors warning his condition remains critical and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williams
Sutton
Long Avenue
Grimes Street
News
Williams
Five Days Convention Set For February in City
The annual Christian and Missionary Alliance convention will occur in February for five days, opening Wednesday and running through Sunday. Prominent speakers from Pittsburgh and other places will attend, with New Castle district supporting three missionaries abroad, Kev and Mrs Moody in India and Miss Barnes in Japan, plus Bible women and orphans funded by the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Pittsboro
New Castle
The
Kev
New Castle District
Neee
Woman Resist Arrest Leads to Larceny Charge
Mrs. Jessie Levy, living near Court and Pittsburgh streets, is jailed after resisting arrest for a $6 larceny. Constable Nat Williams and Detective William McClain with Officer James Meissick hauled her to Alderman Williams’ office, where she pleaded not guilty and awaits a Wednesday hearing. A young man named Harry Smith aided the struggle. he was jailed on disorderly conduct and interference charges after McClain hurled him to the street. Both Levy and Smith reportedly appeared intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Levy
Court
Pittsburgh
Nat Williams
William McClain
James Meissick
Alderman Williams
Carrie Houk
McClain
Williams
Levy
Harry Smith
Smith
What to do with our dead or decaying officials
Captain William Whistler reports in Mercer Press that William M. Brown the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania lives in New Castle and may seek the governorship. The piece notes the unsettled fate of lieutenant governors and playfully warns against drastic disposal, while voicing curiosity about Brown’s political future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whistler
Mercer Press
William M. Brown
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Grove City
Mercer
Brown
Powder mill explosion at Lowellville hurts none
An explosion at the powder mill in Lowellville on Thursday caused about 6000 dollars in losses. The ignition occurred in the grinding mill when workers were sent out for safety, and no injuries were reported. Pluteburg properties own the plant, which will be repaired and returned to operation as soon as possible. The explosion was heard eight miles away in Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowellville
Thompson
Pluteburg
Farms for Sale on Car Line Between New Castle and New Bedford
Nice farm listings include 50 acres and 114 acres with good buildings, plus 27 acres on a car line between New Castle and New Bedford. Contact L. Q. Hubbard, address listed as O. idee fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
New Bedford
L. Q. Hubbard
O. Idee
Marquis Limestone and Clay Company to Build Large Lime Kilns
Arrangements have been made to establish extensive slack lime kilns at the Narevis Limestone and Clay Company plant. The project, uniting lime kilns, quarries, and cement works under Marquis Limestone & Clay Company, will create jobs and boost district development aided by the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narevis Limestone & Clay
Comepany
Marius Company
Portland Cement Company
Marquis Limestone & Clay Company
Cement Company
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad
Transfer Refused On Liquor License Transfer Request
Judge Porter opposed hearing evidence for Chas T Markwort’s bid to transfer Ellwood Hotel license to Paul Markwort. Application withdrawn as license court nears March 22. Last filing day Feb 25 and last day for exceptions March 17. Public opinion favors Porter’s cautious approach ahead of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Chas. T. Markwort
Ellwood Hotel
Paul Markwort
Death on the Rochester Line Claims Ellwood Man
Samuel Bosinyer of Ellwood was killed Friday afternoon when struck by a Pennsylvania engine near Rochester while working as a glass blower. He left a wife and six children. his funeral plans to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bosinyer
Ellwood
Rochester
Buchanan & Uber
M Fate Appointed County Detective
At Friday morning court session the District Attorney re appointed J L McFate as County Detective for one year at 60 dollars per month. Judge Porter approved the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McFate
Porter
Miss Lena Fehrenbach to Marry Pittsburg Young Man
Miss Lena Fehrenbach daughter of Andrew Fehrenbach of Home street will marry Pittsburg resident Mr Charles Snyder in late January. She is well known in the Fifth ward and has many friends in the South End who wish her happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Fehrenbach
Andrew Fehrenbach
Home Street
South End
Pittsburg
Charles Snyder
Miss Fehrenbach
Fifth Ward
Rev Andrew Magill receives unanimous call to Second U P Church
Whitinsville Massachusetts ministerial student Rev Andrew Magill will accept a unanimous call to the Second United Presbyterian church of this city. The 200-member congregation voted three ballots in favor with harmony prevailing. Magill, 24, a Amherst College graduate, awaits seminary completion before assuming duties. The church has been pastorless since spring after Dr J A McDowell’s 18 year tenure. Salary is $1800 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Magill
Whitinsville
Mags
Second United Presbyterian Church
Magill
W. N. Aiken
Mazill
Allegheny Thecaloriea Seminary
Amherst College
Massachusetts
Samuel W. Dana
U. P
J. A. McDowell
Dr. McDowell
Burglars Operate at Lowellville
A Lowellville correspondent reports multiple burglaries last night. The Union hotel bar room was entered by rear panel removal and an iron bar, with about $5 in currency, an overcoat, and goods stolen. Braatz’s saloon was broken into with the cash register ransacked for about $6. Evidence of tracks suggests the post office nearby was a potential target. Citizens grow alarmed as thefts increase in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowellville
Union Hotel
CC. B. Braatz
Mornes and Morse Named in Mercer
Judge Williams of Mercer county reappointed A. D. Mornes of his city and Rev. Morse of New Wilmington as court stenographers of the Mercer district. They have served for over ten years and also act as official stenographers for Beaver county courts, covering three counties. The appointment was described as very fitting due to their high ability.
Minstrel Show Earns Profit for Fifth Ward Boys
Four Fifth ward boys Sol Davis Bert Sanford Frank Hammond and John Morgan belong to the Imperial minstrels. They performed in Wampum Tuesday night to general satisfaction and cleared $37 above expenses. The group plans to tour smaller towns in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Imperial Minstrels
Wampum
Sol Davis
Bert Sanford
Frank Hammond
John Morgan
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Portland
J. H. Boyd
Bea
Princeton
Filtay
Mr. Stevenson
Lowell
M’fate
TQ Segund U.P. Church
Mornes
MORSE
Crouch & Marquis CO
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