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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
1
Mrs Della Ryhal died at 3 a m Wednesday after being twice shot by Charles Grannis at Cascade park Sunday evening. Grannis, recovering, faces murder charges. Inquest and coroner proceedings concluded with a verdict of death by revolver shots fired with murderous intent. Funeral arrangements set for Friday at the Stewart home with Greenwood burial.
The inquest verdict published in The News holds Charles Grannis chiefly responsible for the May 27 1903 death of Della May Ryhal in New Castle Pa. The testimony from her mother Mrs J B Stewart depicts threats of murder and improper advances by Grannis. Evidence notes Grannis threatened to kill Della and later pursues her at the park before the fatal shooting. The verdict names Grannis with murderous intent and is being reviewed by local officials.
John C Ussher of Sandusky Ohio has been secured by Paul Patterson of the First Presbyterian church choir as a tenor and will relocate to New Castle. The Sandusky Star notes his departure as a loss of a top musician, with Ussher joining First Presbyterian Church of New Castle as a tenor soloist under Paul Browne Patterson.
A medium height man posing as a New Castle Water agent pressed Maitland residents Thursday for immediate water rent payments. He swindled many out of small sums as fear of shut off spread. A similar suspect robbed a Croton Avenue mistress of $3 after borrowing a hatchet and a fake change request, then vanished.
Alonzo Mercer four year old son of Joseph Mercer of South Croton avenue was bitten by a savage dog as he played outside. The dog sank its fangs into his face tearing the cheek and flesh though passerby forced the animal off. Doctors cauterized and dressed the wounds after antiseptic treatment and stitches were required. The boy suffers nervous shock but hopes remain for no serious results.
The sheriff sold Beymour EB Anderson’s property in the Fifth ward to D F Balah for 75 dollars and Mrs Hugh B Rigby’s property in Chenango township to Thomas B Rayle for 159 dollars. The Thomas A Campbell property in the First ward was adjourned to Wednesday at 10 o clock for possible settlement.
Charles Granais, identified as the killer of Mrs. Della May Ryhal, was arrested on a murder charge Friday afternoon at the hospital where he is recovering from injuries. The victim’s funeral was held at Grace Land cemetery after remains were laid to rest earlier that day. The case was filed by County Detective J. Lee McFate and Constable John F. Kennedy served the warrant. Granais spoke little, and his health kept him from speaking about the crime. Reverend J. C. A. Borland conducted the funeral service for Mrs. Ryhal, who wished to be buried beside her child at Pumpkintown Cemetery, a request to be honored when possible. Pallbearers named were Hoy McCallen, Hugh Stewart, George McGee, Frank Stewart, John Davis, and William Campbell.
Lawrence county Democrats called to assemble Saturday afternoon at Democratic headquarters in the Dean block to arrange for holding the Democratic primaries and convention. The party aims to nominate candidates for sheriff, district attorney and jury commissioner in the fall election, and seeks to strengthen its organization despite a Republican majority.
Keystone Plow Co offers a broad range of palm tools machinery and fertilizers for agricultural needs. Materials advertised include plows cultivators and assorted farming implements designed for soil preparation and crop nutrition. Local dealers may carry shipments and availability varies by season.
Petro Diana, named as a mob ring leader in the Hillsville riot that injured Detectives J. Joe McFate, William McClain, and John L. McClerland, was captured at Braddock and jailed in New Castle. His brother Michael remains at large. others await June term after pleading guilty. Also, Justice of the Peace John P. Graham accuses Ellsworth and Fannie McCoy of assault and breach of peace, with a hearing set after delays.
A Rochester telegram reports Chief Farrel of Freedom and Detective Stoops hunted for Leo Orange’s killer at a Baden area farmhouse. Italian suspect Tuerandino changed clothes, fought Railroad Detective Brooks, wounded him, and fled toward Hog Island before vanishing along the Beaver County waterway. Brooks is hospitalized in serious condition.
The West Side Athletics, a 14 to 17 year old lineup from Sixth ward, beat Lowellville 11 to 9 in ten innings. The opposing second baseman is a married man with five children. Batteries were Connors and Beatty for West Side and Watson and Bennett for Lowellville. The West Side will play Martin Gantz School No. 9 next Tuesday at the West Side grounds.
Counties list townships impacted by the new law setting a minimum salary of 25 dollars per month for teachers. Little Beaver with five schools, Scott six, Neshannock seven, Slippery Rock twelve, Volant one, Wilmington seven, Washington four, Hickory five.
J Welsh of 71 Lawrence Street recounts two encounters with five men at his home between midnight and early Thursday. He fought them off with heavy milk bottles, injuring one man who lay unconscious. two assailants fled, the others carried the wounded comrade away. Welsh plans to buy a revolver after fearing another attack. He believes the gang sought revenge for Willoughby, the bank robber, who is now in Kentucky.
City Clerk Charles Duff has finished valuing all taxable real estate. The total assessed value is 14,416,435 dollars, with 186,955.38 dollars in taxes due for the city funds. Three-year validity. General revenue 100,929.48. sinking fund and interest 21,611.71. poor fund 14,414.19.
Leo Oranzo died at Beaver County General Hospital after being shot in a street quarrel with Angelo Turcinzo who remains at large. Antonia Oranzo is gravely injured, a farmhand identified Turcinzo near Unionville, and a farmer posse pursuit failed to capture him despite a large surrounding search.
Near New Wilmington a buggy collision crisis occurred when a cow by the road spooked the horses. Mrs. Wilson leapt from the vehicle in fear and was seriously hurt. John M. Wilson, aided by Mail Carrier Allsworth, brought her home and Dr. Lindley attended.
Armour's and Zels high grade and reliable fertilizers are available along with Kainit and Nitrate of Soda from the Keystone Plow Co.
Charles Walker and Lillian Shafer obtained a marriage license in Mercer. The couple completed the formalities and are set to marry, according to local civil records.
Jacob Ramsey of Mt. Jackson shot and killed a seven foot eagle in North Beaver Township on Wednesday afternoon. Ramsey mistook it for a large hawk and regrets the loss, noting the bird was a rare emblem of the United States in the area. Ramsey plans to have the specimen mounted.
Work began on the Erie and Pittsburgh division to add a second track from Con way to New Castle boosting freight capacity for shipments to New Castle Youngstown and Sharon. A large Italian workforce lays ties and rails while carpenters build housing along the riverbank.
An elderly Renfrew resident known locally as Thomas Wilson but formerly Thomas Adams Cunningham died after being struck by a train near Calment on Saturday. The 60-year-old, a Union veteran, lived alone in Renfrew and had a history of moves across Iowa Ohio and Mercer County. Authorities seek his son Thomas and daughter Mary in Iowa while friends reveal a romantic and troubled past including a barroom killing in Cincinnati before settling in Renfrew.
John Lutz of Park Gate suffered a severe sawmill accident at the Ross Smith farm near Lillyville when his sleeve caught in a circular blade. The arm was mangled beyond saving and amputated about three inches above the elbow. he was treated by Dr. Loyd of Ellwood and is listed as doing as well as could be expected.
The Knights of Pythias in New Castle and Lawrence County plan a permanent association to host a yearly outing. The proposed Lawrence County Pythian Outing Association would include five New Castle lodges and four county lodges, with committees named from each lodge and a public announcement planned for the month’s start.
The Youngstown Teamsters strike spreads as drivers demand 1.75 to 2 dollars daily. John H. Pitch supports 2 dollars for a ten hour day after nine hours previously. Employers vow to fight, with reports of wholesale horse and team selloffs and contracts switching to draying firms.
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