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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1908

Page

6

Singing Schools Wane in Lawrence County Rural Areas

Prof. R A Patterson, renowned Eastbrook director, says old-time singing schools are fading as rural youth move to telephones, schools, and social networks. He notes fewer requests and longer travel gaps, while public school music offerings reduce demand for night courses.

Prof. Patterson Lawrence County R. A. Patterson Eastbrook Patterson Littl Lawrence Faily

One Man Two Frauds Sparks Big Trouble at Ellwood City

A Ellwood City mill man faced marital turmoil after his wife left town with another woman. The first wife returned to find letters from the rival, asked for money to settle bills, and left for East St Louis. The two wives have vanished and the husband remains alone.

Ellwood City Lawrence Street East St. Louis

Mc Caslin School Monthly Attendance Close

The list shows pupils present every day for the month ending Jan 3 including Fred Baker Margaret Baker Nellie Baker Ralph Baker Arthur Boyd Irene Kemp William Kemp Marie Ray Arthur Ray Goldie Nelson Milton McCracken Those missing one day include David Boyd Susie Kerr Warren Kerr Those present every day during the term to date are Arthur Boyd William Kemp Anne Ray Marie Ray Margaret Bayer Number enrolled 23. H R McCracken Teacher.

McCaslin School Fred Baker Margaret Baker Nellie Baker Ralph Baker Arthur Boyd Irene Kemp William Kemp Marie Ray Arthur Ray Goldie Nelson Milton McCracken David Boyd Susie Kerr Warren Kerr Anne Ray Margaret Baer H. R. McCracken

First Presbyterian Church sets annual meeting night

The annual congregational meeting of the First Presbyterian church will be held Monday evening with election of elders and trustees on the agenda.

First Presbyterian Church Plac

Thaw murder trial testimony continues in New York

The trial resumed with Smith under cross examination detailing Thaw’s actions on the night of the tragedy. Smith described Thaw’s behavior on the garden roof and the moments before three pistol shots ended a life, including Thaw’s remarks about a buxom brunette and his companions Truxton Beale Mrs Thaw and Thomas McCaleb.

Smith Thaw Truxton Beale Mrs. Thaw Thomas McCaleb Wall Street Europe Mr. Beale

Deaths of the Day Mrs Mary McGrath

Mrs Mary McGrath aged 85 and longtime Wampum resident died Sunday at 2 30 am after a week long illness Born in Ireland she came to the United States young and lived in Wampum over 50 years She was active in St Monica's Catholic Church Survivors include Maggie Daniel Thomas and Matthew Funeral services Tuesday at 10 am at St Monica's with Father Dooley officiating Interment in St Marys Cemetery

Mary McGrath Wampum Ireland St. Monica’s Maggie Daniel Leetonia Thomas Marion Ind Matthew McGrath St. Monica's Church Father Dooley St. Mary’s Cemetery

Mrs Breslin Dies After Long Illness In Pittsburg

Mary Breslin aged 57 died after a long illness at West Penn Hospital Pittsburg on Monday. She was a widow and survived by nephew N A Riley of Park avenue Ellwood. Remains to be brought to his home. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 9 am at St Agathas Church with interment in New Brighton.

Mary Breslin West Penn Hospital Pittsburg N. A. Riley Park Avenue Ellwood St. Agatha’s Church New Brighton Union Depot Kansas City Erie Railroad Hackensack Bridge O. Ragner Katharine Martin Arthur J. Martin George Brooklyn Hospital Thomas Lipton Citron Colombo

Death of Frederick Fredericks 80 in Zanesville Ohio

Frederick Fredericks died Friday evening at his son Charles Fredericks home in Zanesville Ohio aged 80. The cause was old age. He leaves two sons Charles and Fred plus another son in New Britain. his wife died seven years ago. Remains brought to North Sewickley for a Monday funeral.

Charles Fredericks Zanesville Frederick Fredericks Charles Fred Ellwood New Brighton North Sewickley

Fire at Union depot annex in Kansas City inflicts heavy losses

A fire at the Union depot annex in Kansas City Missouri raged for hours and caused heavy damage before containment. Fire officials reported extensive destruction across the facility and ongoing investigations into the blaze.

Russian revolutionary Milyukov arrives in New York

United Press reports Prof. Paul Milyukov, noted Russian revolutionary and leader of the constitutional Democratic party, reaches New York aboard the Carmania. He declares representative government is established in Russia and will not see the third Duma dissolved, then plans a lecture at Carnegie Hall and a swift return to Europe.

United Press New York Paul Milyoukov Russian Constitutional Democratic Party Carmania Russia Milyoukov Duma Civic Forum Carnegie Hall Europe

President pledges to pursue land fraud prosecutions

Washington January 13 reports say the president held conferences on land fraud cases with Secretary Garfield Commission General Ballinger and Governor Buchtel of Colorado. Garfield stated prosecutions would not be dropped and noted the Lewis decision affects only Colorado cases with no bearing on others.

United Press Washington Garfield Interior Department Commission Ballinger The Land Office Buchtel Colorado Lewis

Hamilton Bank Solvent. Resumption Likely January 20

New York January 13. President Frank L. Grant of the suspended Hamilton bank was advised by the state banking department that the bank is solvent. Special Examiner Hutchins spent last week rechecking the bank and reported to Superintendent Williams in Albany. The bank will probably resume operations on January 20.

United Press New York Frank L. Grant Hamilton Bank State Banking Department Hutchins Williams Albany

Father Hanna Not Appointed Bishop But Has a Chance

Rome on January 13 reports action delayed in the Propaganda congregation over Father Edward J. Hanna of Rochester New York candidacy as coadjutor bishop of San Francisco. The postponement cites incomplete evidence on charges of modernism, though Hanna is still seen as having a slight chance of appointment.

United Press Rome Edward J. Hanna Rochester N. Y San Francisco Congregation of the Propaganda Father Hanna

Kaiser Wilhelm Feared Rioters

Berlin officials reported Socialists rioted yesterday injuring 124 people. Police say they urged Emperor William to cancel a planned motor ride to Grunewald forest to avoid provoking further unrest.

United Press Berlin William Grunewald Forest

Realty transfers recently recorded in West Pittsburg area

A list of recent realty transfers shows varied property moves with sums including $250 in Taylor township, $5 300 in Fifth ward, and $50 000 to The National Bank of Lawrence County. Other transfers cover Wurtemburg Shenango and Little Beaver townships.

West Fifth Ward Albert Paliey Francis Basile Shenango Township Agnes E. Gray Rufus C. Clark Little Beaver Township Birmingham Fire Insurance Company Wiliam Ruske Catherine Montgomery Mt. Pleasant M. E. Church Plaingrove Township Wm. O. McKinley Mary Bishop Union Township The Pittsburg Company Chas. B. Ferrell Ellwood City Joseph R. Butler Charles L. Repman Wampum E. H. Cover Arthur H. Williams New Bedford

Madam Leo Sickness Delays Readings at Cleveland Home

Madam Leo remains ill at her Cleveland residence causing readings to be postponed for a week or two. Patrons waiting for readings are told to be patient until her recovery and delivery resumes.

Leo Cleveland

U.S. Steel denies purchase of Wisconsin Central railroad

United States Steel Corporation issued a statement denying a Washington report that it had bought the Wisconsin Central railroad. The denial states the company is not buying any railroad at present. The brief release confirms no acquisition plans.

United Press New York United States Steel Corporation Washington Wisconsin Central Railroad

O Mara Joins Thaw Trial Visit in New York

Detective Roger O Mara travels from Pittsburg to New York to attend Marty Thaw's trial after receiving a telegram from Thaw's lawyers ordering immediate appearance.

Pittsburg Roger O'Mara New York Marty Thaw Thaw

American Earns French Legion Honor in Paris

Edmund Gross an American living in Paris was decorated today as a Knight of the Legion of Honor in a ceremony in Paris on January 13.

Paris Edmund Gross Legion of Honor

Death of Miss Sarah M Baird at 17 in Mahoning County

Miss Sarah M Baird a well known county resident died Saturday at her home two miles south of New Bedford after a long TB illness She was 17 The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Mahoning church conducted by Rev Patterson pastor

Sarah M. Baird New Bedford Mahoning Church Patterson

Oyster Supper for Westminster Students at Highland Avenue

A group of Westminster College students visited Misses Bethel and Charlotte Ashmore on Highland Avenue for an oyster supper and games. Planned sleighing trip shifted to wagon travel. eighteen guests enjoyed the event and dispersed late at night.

Westminster College Misses Bethel Charlotte Ashmore Highland Avenue

Local telegraph and telephone building listing

A brief public notice listing the 501 L. S. & T. Building with Bell Phone 820 contact information appears as a short classified item in the newspaper.

Bell

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