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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
8
The scene at the courthouse sparked a talk of possible new trials for defendants if convictions are tied to improper conduct by a minor court officer. A tipstaff claimed a mahogany sofa is worm eaten and covered with caneer, drawing juror comment and defense subpoenas to reporters.
Thomas W Falls, William H Breder and Samuel I Rice began drilling a well on Edward Miller’s Petersville lot. They had drilled 800 feet but halted until they posted a $5,500 bond with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland for nearby property owners. The bond is posted for Mrs. Mary Nicholas who lives near the site.
Mass for the repose of Samuel Franka son of Mr and Mrs August Franka of Margaret Street was held Friday at 9 am at St Vitus church with Rev Father DeMita officiating. The church was filled with friends and many flowers surrounded the bier. Schoolmates served as pallbearers. Interment followed at St Vitus cemetery.
Beginning Sunday at 7 50 p m Rev J C Womer of Wesley Church conducts a series of revival meetings to continue indefinitely at the same hour and venue drawing parishioners and locals.
At a Citizens National bank meeting about 25 business leaders started a drive to fund a foreigners school in the city. Aimed at teaching American ways to 1200 local foreigners, organizers expect to raise $500 by Saturday night and open Monday in rooms above New Castle Savings.
Three plaintiffs Harry Isaacs Ida Isaacs and Marguerite Burlingame sue the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Co for 1000 damages alleging a street car conductor refused transfers not used within time. They paid fares on a West side car got transfers to the East side but a freight train delayed their West New Castle trip causing a missed connection. They claim they rode the next car using transfers and were forcibly removed from the car.
M. Rosenberger trading at Perfection Knitting Mills, through attorney W H Falls, filed a suit for 317 dollars against the American Co Operative Association at the courthouse. Demand covers goods sold to the association's new Sharon store.
The first annual meeting of the Helping Hand Bible class at Central Presbyterian Church drew a large crowd. Reports showed 101 members, $90.45 spent on charity, and clothing distributed to the poor. Officers elected included President John H. Black and Treasurer Alex C. Hanna. A banquet followed with a program of talks and solos.
A post office ruling allows rural carriers to hug their sweethearts if the woman consents. William Belleman of Weir City Kansas hugged his sweetheart with blinds down. An envious neighbor filed a complaint, but charges were dismissed with requirement to limit hugging to willing sweethearts.
United States Steel officials and other major producers met in New York with about 70 industry representatives to decide on price reductions. A formal statement from former Judge Gary was anticipated, signaling sharp cuts in steel and rail prices to spur construction and track work despite money stringency.
W Barker of Youngstown, president of the Liberal club, spoke on Some Fallacies of Socialism before about 300 people at the Unity club gathering in Berger block Socialists attended and John White gave a reply in a stirring address. The discussion remained amicable though spirited with questions from Jameson.
New Castle Knights of Pythias officers attended a Greenville regional gathering of the Fourth regiment. Brigadier General J M Richard of Pittsburg joined the officers from DuBois Erie Butler Monaca and others. A banquet was held during the evening.
Interest grows as revival services run from last Sunday night at Coaltown Free Methodist Church. No service Sunday night. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. class at 1 p.m. Young People's meeting at 7:45 p.m. Albert Co. G. Crill, pastor.
New York January 31. A Maryland minister, Rev J Howell Gear, formerly rector of an Episcopal church, now with the Salvation Army, seeks a wife of means. He says he is good natured and cheerful and wants a wife with similar traits and finances. He has applied for re admission to the Episcopalian ministry and plans to introduce a wife into his parsonage upon his return.
Algeciras dispatch reports Jose Amador, an anarchist, arrested on suspicion of involvement in a plot to murder the king. Authorities say the suspect was taken into custody yesterday in connection with the case.
Wiley P. Ballard sued Edward E. Henry for false arrest after a chair collapsed at Hotel Henry. The jury returned a verdict for Ballard for 450 dollars, with Ballard initially jailed by Henry who believed the chair damage intentional before mayoral discharge.
Eliza McArthur 73, long time resident of this city, died Thursday in Greensburg Pennsylvania where she and her husband had been living. She leaves son John McArthur and other relatives. Undertaker Offutt will bring remains to this city. funeral time to be announced.
Friday January 81 1908 B&B marks the season’s grand sale with remnant dress and skirt lengths and other items discounted. Remaining stock will be Re-Red Inked and sold tomorrow, inviting shoppers to return for deep value offers at Boggs & Buhl on the North Side.
Jewelry valued at several hundred dollars was stolen from Mrs. Mary E. Cook on Neshannock avenue. Police could not locate the thief. County Detective Logan now leads the investigation. Mrs. Margaret Moore remains seriously ill on Almira street. David Marshall of Wampum visited the city on Friday.
Attorney R K Aiken filed a motion for a new trial in the Wiley P Ballard vs Edward EB Henry case. The jury awarded Ballard $350, claimed not warranted by the evidence. Also notes Mrs James Allen of Cleveland Ohio visiting friends in the city.
Miss Alice Hoover spent Friday in New Castle. Glen Laughlin is ill with grip. Rev. Cooper of Hillsville preached at the Methodist church Thursday night. Miss Ruth Black, recently operated on in New Castle, is improving. The winter season weakens blood and invites illness. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a remedy, 35c. Tea or Tablets by J. C. Wallace.
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