The News Company masthead and contact notices
Publication details for THE NEWS COMPANY in New Castle Pennsylvania list owners Mrs. George E. Treadwell and Jed L. Reitz, manager Bert Wells, editor, subscription rates, and a general notice directing correspondence and checks to be sent to the company office. Public notices invite county correspondence.
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the News Company
George E. Treadwell
Jed L. Reitz
Fred L. Rentz
Bert Wells
Eoitor
New Castle
Taft Memorial Speech Defends Grant’s Rise From Fall
The New York World argues Taft’s Memorial Day remarks on General Grant acknowledge early flaws but emphasize his later rehabilitation and leadership. It notes Grant’s 1854 resignation, industry struggles, and later decisive wars, framing his personal victory as essential to his final triumphs at Vicksburg and Appomattox.
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Pittsburg
Knox
Taft
General Grant
New York World
Roosevelt
Grant
Union
Vicksburg
Appomattox
Mommsen
Weather and whimsy mix with a newspaper squib
The piece blends seasonal musings with light social commentary. A Chicago pastor courting church annex note sparks humor about marriage money and a porch romance. It mentions O P clubs and a playful baseball menu tasting.
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Chicago
Mil ton church to install curtain for choir box
Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church at Mil ton Pa decide to install a small curtain in front of the choir box amid fashion trends and social notes. Bill McCleary suffers an accident from stumping his toe on the pavement in a local incident.
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Milton
Bill McCleary
Bride and Groom Ride Quietly in Police Escort
Laughy V. McConahy and Laura Riney McKee wed at Rev. Andrew Magill’s home and were paraded through New Castle in a decorated patrol wagon with most of the police as escort. The pair were handcuffed together, brought before Mayor Lusk, and sentenced to two weeks vacation. a leather chair was given by officers as a wedding gift.
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Laughy McConahy
Bride Given
New Castle
Policman Laughy V. McConahy
Bride
McConahy
Laura Riney McKee
Raymond Street
Andrew Magill
Ed Riney
Anna Moon
Lusk
Creighton G. Logan
McConamy
Force
C. E. Riney
Sue
Jackson Center
Rev. Brooks
C. S. Brooks
Elder
Bert Tony
Noisy domestic turmoil and oddities from an era
A jumble of small items reports a nonfatal street injury in Finleyville, a damaged auto turned scrap in Pittsburg, a balloon campaign gag in Ohio, and playful notes about labeled booze. It also shares a Taunton wife beating tale, a humorous long letter about house cleaning chaos, and a Beaver Falls visit to New Castle.
Deaths of the Day Mrs. Wilson and Melva Barber
Funeral services were held at the family homes in memory of Mrs. Frank Wilson and Melva Mabel Barber. Dr. E E Higley officiated for Mrs. Wilson at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers S R Huey Alva Michaels Archie Fleming Ed Davis William McConnell and JR English. The Barber funeral on South Jefferson was led by Rev C G Leather man and Rev W G McConnell with four little girls as pallbearers and music by Martha Preston and Elizabeth Blevins.
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Greenwood
West Washington Streets
Frank Wilson
E. E. Higley
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Greenwood Cemetery
S.R. Huey
Alva Michaels
Archie Fleming
Ed Davis
William McConnell
JR. C. English
Melva Mabel
George
Barber
South
Jefferson Street
C. G. Leatherman
W. G. McConnell
Martha Preston
Elizabeth Blevins
May
Jennie Riley
Belle Thompson
Mildred Enstine
Funeral services for Melva Barber held at home
At 2 30 Monday afternoon funeral services for Melva Barber daughter of Mr and Mrs George Barber were conducted at the parents home 559 South Jefferson Street by Rev C G Leatherman of Bethany Lutheran church. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
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Melva
George Barber
Parents
South
Jefferson Street
C. G. Leatherman
Bethany Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Jurors Seated As County Moves Californing Residents
William H. Dunlap of the Third ward acts as grand jury foreman. Jurors John H. Johnston and Thomas L. Mornes are reported moved out of the county and cannot be found. George O. Young of Enon Valley is excused from service.
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William H. Dunlap
John H. Johnston
Wilmington Township
Thomas L. Mornes
George O. Young
Enon Valley
Motions for New Trials Argued in Multiple Cases
This morning in court motions for new trials were argued in Wallace vs Pennsylvania Railroad, Wallace awarded 14500 for injuries from the New Wilmington Junction wreck, and the railroad seeks reversal. Also heard were Hamilton and Forest vs Wayne township over a horse killed in a runaway, plaintiff awarded 300, and Preston trustee vs Wallace with outcome of property on Lincoln avenue.
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Fred F. Wallace
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wallace
New
Wilmington Junction
Robert K. Aiken
Col
Oscar L. Jackson
Hamilton and Forest
Wayne Township
W. D. Wallace
R. K. Aiken
Chewton
William Leight
John H. Preston
David C. Wallace
Wylie McCaslin
Richard F. Dana
Preston
Lincoln Avenue
The Origin of Portugal in the 11th Century
In 1094 Alfonso VII of Castile granted the county of Portugal as a fief to Henry of Burgundy. The name Portugal derives from Latin meaning Port of Cale, with Cale as old Porto. The move marks Portugal’s separate existence though initially a Castilian feudal dependency. In 1139 Portuguese lords adopted kingship and pledged allegiance to neither Moslem nor Christian powers.
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Portugal
Alfonso VII of
Castile
Henry of Burgundy
Cale
Oporto
Alfonso
Rosary Magazine
Is He a Good Husband for Rev Fourthley
A witty exchange turns on marriage and propriety as the Rev Fourthley passes by. A woman jokes about his potential marriage while noting his past, prompting a sharp retort about his own wedding. The scene highlights social snobbery and wit in a domestic moment.
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Taunton, Mass
An Apple Cure in England Study
Doctors across England report apples deter alcoholism in trial observations. Most medics say they never saw a heavy drinker who preferred apples, and those who favored alcohol seldom liked apples.
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England
Spring Cleaning Through the Carpet War
A humorous Harper's Weekly item notes Mrs. Jones Good and Mrs. Brown discussing a husband who cleans and sweeps with unusual zeal. The joke implies he is training not for a prize fight but to beat the carpets into submission as part of a spring cleaning spree.
Man Calls for Reason Sparks Unreasonable Debate
A brief exchange centers on a man urging rational dialogue, though the request catalyzes further disputes and heightens tension in the discussion.
Where He May Be Found
A reflective line notes that a man without faults lies beneath a tombstone suggesting themes of mortality and guilt in a somber meditation.
Danish Proverb Honor the tree that gives you shelter
A concise Danish proverb notes gratitude to the source of protection and support, urging appreciation for the tree that provides shelter. It reflects on reciprocity and practical wisdom across rural life.
Cadillac Thirty drives price war in auto market
Cadillac Motor Car Company unveils a 30 hp four cylinder touring car with seating for five priced at 1400 dollars, a cut of 600 dollars from the former 2000 dollar model. New Castle agent A M Brown reports the maker plans to deliver 10,000 units within weeks. The new car will be marketed as The Cadillac Thirty.
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Cadillac Motor Car Company
A. M. Brown
New Castle
Cadillac Company
Cadillac
Master Appointed in Divorce Case
A. Martin Graham was appointed master in the divorce case Susan Dewyer versus Edward S. Dewyer. An alias subpoena in divorce was granted in the cases Etta M. Morgan versus George B. Morgan and Minnie Pearl Kenna versus Joseph A. Kenna.
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A. Martin Graham
Susan Dewyer
Edward S. Dewyer
Etta M. Morgan
George B. Morgan
Minnie Pearl Kenna
Joseph A. Kena
Thayers Formula for a Disinfectant
Health office shares a free disinfectant formula for outdoor closets garbage and nuisances. Mix four ounces chloride of lime eight ounces creoline and four gallons water. A pint of the mix weekly deodorizes and disinfects closets and decaying substances. Ingredients cost about 20 cents at any drug store.
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Health Office
Creditors Seek Settlement in Haley Estate Case
Attorneys representing John B. Haley's creditors met to form a settlement plan this morning. If settlement fails a bankruptcy petition is likely. The Haley property sale must not fully liquidate debts, and a favorable percentage on the dollar could prevent numerous bankruptcy proceedings.
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John B. Haley
Haley
State Treasurer Reports Record May Treasury Balance
State Treasurer Sheatz reports May close balances totaling 14.7 million dollars, the largest for the year. General fund stands at 11,731,886.04 with 464,521.19 in a suspended account tied to Allegheny National Bank. A sinking fund shows 2,455,706.42 with 58,955.99 in the suspended account.
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Sheatz
General Fund
Allegheny National Bank
Trax Awarded More Badges by West Virginia Town
Joe Trax returned from New Martinsville West Virginia this morning bearing several new badges from townspeople. He carried his cannon to three cemeteries on Memorial Day and fired numerous salutes.
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Joe Trax
New Martinsville
West Virginia
Joe
Subpoena Awarded in Divorce Case
H. K. Gregory named master in the divorce of Katherine R. Walker and John M. Walker. A plurious subpoena awarded in the Francis L. Kile versus Harry G. Kile case.
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H. K. Gregory
Katherine R. Walker
John M. Walker
Francis L. Kile
Harry G. Kile
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New Castle, Pa
THE
News Company
Sycamore Street
Apple Alley
Bell
Elso
Kiddie
Laughy M’'Conahry
Finleyville Exponent
Ohio
Russia
Clyde Porter
Nellie Porter
Beaver Falls
Edwin Robinson
Mrs. Wilson
Melva Barber
Pierce
Columbia
Patterson Stationery Co
E. Washington St
Brandon
Democratic National Committee
Mauro R. W. Speer
Colorado
Roger Sullivan
Ilinois
Tom Taggert
Indiana
Norman Mack
New York
John I. Martin
KR. M. Johnson
Texas
J. E. Osborne
Wyoming
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
James C. Dahlman
Nebraska
John T. McGraw
C. W. Franklin
Denver
Hamilton
Dr. Fourthley
Fourthley
Cadillac CO
Thayer
Trax
Pearce & Quig
Pearce & Quig CO
N. Mercer ST
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