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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1908

Page

8

Rev Forrest L Fraser Accepts Call in Corning New York

Rev Forrest L Fraser, former pastor of the First Baptist Church at Hagertown Maryland, has accepted a call to a large church in Corning New York. He preached a trial sermon January 5 and received a unanimous call at 1500 dollars yearly after a congregational meeting on January 12. Fraser, a Canada native, moved to the United States at 19 and has served in Y M C A work and as associate pastor before his Hagertown charge, where he freed debt and doubled membership. He has been chosen musical director of a Southern Baptist assembly in North Carolina.

The Baptist Church Forrest L. Fraser First Baptist Church Hagertown Maryland Corning WN. Y Fraser Canada United States Y. M. C. A. Work Southern Baptist Assembly Our Baptist Assembly Purville N. C

Youngstown News Budget Oddities and Local Happenings

Local items recount farm antics and small misfortunes including hens speaking, a new buggy purchase, illness, pulpit swaps, bath tub plans, chicken coop keepers, warm fire at night, twin calves photo, ram attack on a hired girl, a New York attorney claim of a German million estate, and Jake Green seeking a $50 advance to claim the fortune.

al Smithers Henry Hickoryall Dave Hoskins Doc Eli Tucker Zeke Jim Harper Dan Johnson Elkamer Brindle Sam Sorgum Jake Green New York Jake

Hunting With Dogs May Be Prohibited by Game Commission

State game officials seek to ban hunting with dogs in Pennsylvania. The measure would make it illegal to take a dog into the woods year round and would authorize wardens to shoot any dogs found in the woods. Hunters vow strong opposition as a key public issue looms. Miss Isabelle Bell of Pittsburgh visits Miss Edna Young of Walnut Street.

Game Commission State Game Commission Pennsylvania John Kelley Shamokin Harrisburg Isabelle Bell Pittsburg Edna Young Walnut Street

Wier Shoots Wife Then Wounds Himself in Possum Hollow

John Wier shot his wife near the temple and then turned the weapon on himself, leaving both seriously injured. Mrs Wier survived the head wound and was able to sit up. John Wier, deaf and dazed, appeared dazed and remained largely uncommunicative as he was moved to Shenango Valley hospital and then to Wampum for care.

Davis Wampum Jacob Dindinger A. C. Ferris Dr. Davis Shenango Valley Hospital Dindinger Ferris Wier Dindinger’s John Joseph New Castle Sions Possum Hollow Middle Lancaster Butler County Waddington Quimby Sheriff Waddington Winters Surrey Charley Dora Fairweather Curbstone Logan Alderman Green

Sisters Called to Pittsburg by Mother's Illness

Mrs. John B. Offutt and Miss Helen Norton of this city have been called to Pittsburg by the serious illness of their mother Mrs. Laura Norton. Mrs. Norton moved to Bellevue with her family about three months ago.

John B. Offutt Helen Norton Pittsburg Laura Norton

City Epworth League Meets at First M. E. Church

The City Epworth League holds its regular monthly meeting Tuesday January 28 at the First M. E. Church RevWilliam Bramfield of South Sharon will deliver the evening address.

City Epworth League M. E William Bramfield South Sharon

Quimby Captured After Manhunt In Lawrence County

Quimby, believed involved in a fatal shooting, was arrested after a road pursuit from the No. 2 mine to New Castle. He claimed amnesia since Christmas morning and denied the murder to investigators. The capture followed a tip to The News, with Lt. Logan and Sheriff Wadlington coordinating the arrest and transport to jail.

Charley McCambridge Quimby Brown Leesburg Mine No. 2 Elsie Logan Charles Brown Warddington Young Wadlington Riverside News New Castle Lawrence County Waddington No. 2 Charles Quimby Surrey

False flood scare at Struthers shocked readers

The Cleveland Leader debunked a sensational Youngstown dispatch claiming Struthers faced imminent dam failure with a Johnstown scale flood. The dam is reported as safe, frozen over, and suitable for skating, and no danger to residents exists.

Cleveland Leader Youngstown Struthers Johnstown

Black Hand Extorts Italians in Butler Oil District

Butler Eagle reports the Black Hand targeting Italian residents in Butler and nearby towns. Agents threaten violence and collect small payments, with letters left at homes. Tony Sanarko allegedly attempted to murder Milina to seize money and flee, but Milina had little or no funds and escaped harm.

Butler Sons of Italy Bredinville Tony Sanarko Milina Lyndora Sanarko New Castle Butler Eagle

New Castle urged to back modern library movement

The Library Association asks voters to support the modern library movement emphasizing broader access to books, education, and recreation. It argues the public library should serve people, stimulate reading, and contribute to future civilization, urging registration and voting tomorrow.

New Castle Library Association Modern Library

Special musical service at First M. E. church next Sunday

The First M. E. church choir will present a largely music centered program next Sunday evening with a brief sermon from the pastor. The plan is to hold a musical service on the last Sunday evening of each month.

M. EB

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