Hop Tonic Sold In Most Cases At Harbor Speakeasy
Mont Stitt and William Sloss arrested for selling beer and whiskey at the Harbor in a cave storage setup. Detectives say the Camp Erie group supplied the operation with a rush of customers, especially on July Fourth. Bail posted for hearing Friday. Elizabeth Mariacher Albert Hill and J H Gross charged with hop tonic selling and bail set for Friday. Continued on Page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Breen
Mont Stitt
William Sloss
Morrison
Camp Erie
Breen
Elizabeth Mariacher
Mill Street
Long Avenue
Albert Hill
J. H. Gross
Aged Plaingrove Resident Dies After Illness
John Montgomery, 73, longtime Plaingrove resident and former poor director, died Sunday at his daughter Mrs Winfield Rogers home on North Mercer Street after a three month illness. Survived by daughter and son George, remains moved to Plaingrove. Funeral set for Tuesday at Mt Pleasant church with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Rogers
Mercer Street
John Montgomery
Plaingrove
Plaingrove Township
Mt. Pleasant
Five Insanity Cases Reported in New Castle Heatwave T
New Castle records five insanity cases in the past week with three patients removed to asylums and two more likely to be moved. Officials attribute the outbreak to an intense heat wave impacting residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Wampun Man Falls 10 Death Near Sharon
George Reeher age about 73 of Wampum Pa died after falling from a window ledge at his niece Amanda Parker’s residence in Sharon Pa. He was overheated and fell about 15 feet sustaining a broken neck. No witnesses. Mrs Parker heard the crash and found him. Dr Reed and Sample’s ambulance responders could not save him. The body taken to Sample morgue for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Amanda Parker
Fisk Street
George Reeher
Wampum
Reeder
Seventh Ward Presbyterians to Elect Elders
The Seventh Ward Presbyterian congregation will hold a congregational meeting Friday evening to elect four new elders. Preparatory services are also planned for Friday and communion on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward Presbyterians
Seventh Ward Presbyterian
Woman Rescues Four Children From Fire Courageously
Mrs. Alice Eckelberger, living with the William Thomas family on Hamilton Street, saved four Thomas children from a blaze on Saturday night. She was badly burned on face and arms while checking the sleeping tots, as the parents had left the home briefly. The fire scene and full details continue on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ackelberger
William Thomas
Hamilton Street
Thomas
William Davis sustains deep head cut at Cascade Park
William Davis suffered a severe forehead gash while bathing at Cascade Park yesterday. He dove from the lake bank and struck a sharp obstruction, leaving blood streaming down his face. Dr. Norris treated the wound with four stitches to the skull area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
Cascade Park
Davis
Dr. Norris
Arrests Report Saturday Night Police Activity
Police reported few arrests on Saturday with two or three additional detentions on warrants. George Cross was fined ten dollars or jailed fifteen days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Harry Pence, held on suspicion, was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cross
Harry Pence
Sum of 11567.67 Raised as Evangelist Tour Mobilizes members
Members of the party scatter after a Sunday event as Rodeheaver and Ackley join Chautauqua work. Seibert departs for California and Honeywell heads to Canada.
Collections in Other Cities Rise for Evangelist Sunday
The ledger shows large sums collected in various cities during Evangelist Sunday campaigns. Notable totals include Waterloo Iowa 78,800 and New Castle Pennsylvania 13,200, with a grand total across listed cities of 166,822.
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Evangelist
Naam Ao
Lyvvairu
Galesburg
Ill
Muscatine
Decatur
Charleston
Sharon
Jacksonville
Ottumwa
Spokane
Wash
Springfield
Marshalltown
Ila
Cedar Rapids
Boulder
Colo
Youngstown
New Castle
Waterloo
Portsmouth
Aeveae
Toledo
Evangelist Billy Sunday Finishes Erie Meetings in Heat
Evangelist Billy Sunday wraps a six week Erie series with 5371 converts, 31 new converts in the final service, and total offerings of 11565.67 placing Erie third in gifts behind Toledo and New Castle. Two 500 subscriptions were given by B A Walker and E P Selden. Sunday party members depart for summer as plans shift to fall events and Chautauqua dates. Estimated total attendance during the series reaches about 400000 with the final week marked by extreme heat and difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Erie
Tabernacle
Evangelist
Toledo
First Aid
New Castle
B. A. Walker
E. P. Selden
Fred Seibert
California
Rev. Honeywell
Canada
Miss Miller
Dakota
Miss Saxe
Iowa
Messrs
Rodeheaver
Ackley
Winona Lake
Ind
Cleveland
Farmers report trouble getting good farm hands
Lawrence county farmers struggle to hire experienced field workers as pay offers from $1.50 to $2 per day plus board attract workers who are often unwilling or afraid to take farm jobs. Some have traveled to the city seeking help but find it hard to secure qualified labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Five Inch Lizard Reappears After Roadside Spring Incident
Jacob Seese of Johnstown Pa suffered severe pain and wasting since April after drinking from a roadside spring. He vomited a five inch lizard yesterday and reports the pain has ceased and his appetite is returning as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Jacob
Deaths in Harlandsburg and nearby towns
A death notice lists Mrs. Catherine Hunt age 83 of Harlandsburg George Reeder of Wampum Carmine Adolfo six months Hillsville John Espositi five months Hillside John Montgomery 73 of North Mercer Street and Antonio Sabbatino sixteen of Ell-9 Re.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Hunt
Harlansburg
George Reeder
Wampum
Carmine Adolfo
Hillsville
John Espositi
Hillse
John Montgomery
North Mercer Street
Antonio Sabbatino
Italian Knife Attack at Carnival Grips Local Crowd
William Morris of Williams street was severely cut at the carnival on South Mill street Saturday night. He received 28 stitches and is in serious condition, unable to talk, after an Italian slashed him following an insult to a woman companion. Two men, Dan Perrette and Jumbo Frank, were arrested. Frank was discharged for disorderly conduct, while Perrette remains held as investigators review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morris
Williams Street
South Mill Street
Morris
Dan Perrette
Jumbo Frank
Frank
Perrette
Gilmore
Attorney Cleveland Henry Appointed Auditor in Slater Estate
This morning attorney Cleveland Henry was appointed auditor to audit the final account of attorney Wyle McCeslin in the estate of Archibald Slater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Henry
Wyle McCeslin
Archibald Slater
Local men accused of night seining bass in streams
Local fishermen report several men are clandestinely seining bass in streams at night and leaving town claiming they are hunting turtles and frogs. Prosecutions are said to be in preparation should the activity continue.
Hartman Guardianship Hearing Before Court
A hearing before Judge Porter considers discharging H W Hartman of Ellwood City from guardianship. Hartman’s brother was appointed guardian amid claims of drinking and possible dissipation of property. Evidence shows Hartman claims recovery and business competence, with mixed witness opinions on discharge as the case continues.
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Porter
H. W. Hartman
Ellwood City
Hartman
Florida
Cambridge Springs
Guardian
Prominent Shields resident jarringly drops burglar from roof
James Balsinger of Shields, near Pittsburg, fought a nocturnal burglar in his room and toppled him from a 25 foot roof with a solid punch. The intruder landed on the ground and sustained a hurt leg, with police given a description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
James Balsinger
Shields
Balsinger
Ned Lutton in Germany on 4 tour with Yankee fleet
Fire Chief Connery reports Ned Lutton formerly of Hose Company No 3 mailed a card from Germany where he is on his fourth tour with the Yankee fleet. He has served in the Marine Corps for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connery
Ned Lutton
Hose Company No. 3
Germany
Lutton
Yankee Fleet
Marine Corp
Realty Deal on Winter Avenue
Attorney J Clyde Gilfillan sold LeRoy Bowser a six room house on Winter Avenue. Bowser is yardmaster for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and will move into his new home at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clyde Gilfillan
LeRoy Bowser
Winter Avenue
Mr. Bowser
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Man posing as Epworth church solicitor faces police report
Complaint filed with police alleges a man claiming Epworth M E church membership solicited advertising from downtown businesses. He offered a booklet for the church and reportedly collected funds from at least one firm. Prominent church members deny any authorization for such solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth M. E
Watson Morrow Secures Special Correspondent Post
Watson Morrow son of Mr and Mrs J J W Morrow of North street has earned a position as special correspondent for the Trotter and Pacer of New York City and will begin duties immediately He plans to visit cities and cover race meets and horse notes Morrow has served as local correspondent for about six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Morrow
J. J. W. Morrow
North Street
Trotter and
Pacer
New York City
Mr. Morrow
Divorces and criminal cases headline local court actions
The district court handed down decrees and rulings across criminal and civil matters. Manslaughter defendant Larry Guinaugh posted bail of 3000 dollars as his case moves to August first. his mother Rose Guina ugh signed. A new trial motion is under judge Porter. Other matters include collateral inheritance tax actions against Leander and H B McQuiston, appraisals in the Smith v Bartlett case, and a divorce granted to Bertha Lipply from Wilson Lipply for cruel treatment. Exceptions in the Jesse Walls suit against the City of New Castle were dismissed, while estate matters for Mary A McCleery and George Williams proceed. Continued on Page Fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Guinaugh
Hugh McCloud
Rose Guinaugh
Guinaugh
Porter
Mary A. McCleery
Leander McQuiston
H. B. McQuiston
Fred FE. Smith
Benton L. Bartlett
S. A. McCracken
S. J. Chambers
J. M
McMillin
Bertha Lipply
Wilson Lipply
C. C Campbell
Ella J. Johnson
Jesse Walls
City of
New Castle
George Williams
Helen C. Williams
Mary Paggio
Angelo Condi
Pastor Rev Keith Wilson to Leave Mahoningtown Church
Rev M Wilson Keith, after 14 years at Mahoningtown Presbyterian, will accept a call to Coraopolis. He plans to start his new work mid September or early October, taking August for his vacation. He is the dean of Presbyterian ministers in the city and resigns with much regret from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wilson Keith
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
Coraopolis
Keith
Aig
Gift of Tongues Sect Attracts Big Crowds
Pittsburg reports describe the Gift of Tongues sect at Homestead park drawing a diverse crowd. Daily sessions feature unorthodox performances and sustained public interest as observers note the group’s passionate demonstrations and spiritual claims.
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Gift of Tongues Sect
Frog hunting accident injures man near Wheatland
Frank Williams was accidentally shot in the arm while frog hunting Saturday night near Wheatland. The 88 caliber rifle bullet nicked the flesh below the elbow. the wound is described as slight.
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Wheatland
Frank Williams
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Liam Morris
Shindler Usis Church AS
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W. J. Chain
J. H. Black
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