June term of criminal court opens with three murder trials
The June term opens as grand jurors consider about twenty cases. Three murder trials loom, including others for manslaughter, robbery, assault, larceny, cheating, and various charges across numerous defendants with county detectives and prosecutors listed among the officials.
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Commonwealth
George Cramer
Erasmus Martin
Robert Nugent
J. l. McFate
George Merklie
George West
Joseph Miller
Hugh McKinley
John P. A Graham
Edward J. Cole
Harry Brown
Michael Ryan
Mike Webber
C. C. Horner
Harry Layton
B. Jessie Williamson
Albert Snezik
Azar Melican
Lizzie Aparis
George D. van Horn
Ella L. McLean
D. L. Goodrich
John Reinehr
John Gibbons
Martha McCaslin
Ben. Kissinger
W. H. Britton
C. F E. Smith
Ben. Lawson
Harry Kaiser
Harry Wyland
Arthur Pander
Jack Ward
Hamilton Altman
Albert Ripple
John Kearns
T. 8. Jones
George Klihn
W. H. Medard
Robert Crawford
W. F. Rutter
Wylie Patterson
Frank Ross
Smith Hunt
Emma Reed
Mike Waber
Lizzie Waber
Jacob Frank
William Myers
J. W. Coates
Frank Milliken
Howard White
Annie Leitz
Jack Wright
J. Lee McFate
George Davis
William Benson
George Andre
Mike Dengel
Pietro Santo
Joe Talizo
Arguments in the Mabel Williams case heard
Judge Wallace hears after noon arguments in a new trial application in the Haun and Cooper cases. Defense is represented by B A Winternitz, with Charles IK Medard for the commonwealth. Officials expect lengthy proceedings consuming much of the afternoon.
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Wallace
Mabel Williams
James R. Haun
KE. S. Cooper
B. A. Winternitz
Charles IK. Medard
Commonwealth
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promotes Scarless Healing
A serious mistake to use any other. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve heals without scarring and cures blind and bleeding piles burns eczema and skin diseases. Sold by Paisley’s Pharmacy New Castle Hutton’s Pharmacy New Castle and Mahoningtown Paisley’s Pharmacy.
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B. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWitt's
Paisley’s
New Castle
Hutton's Pharmacy
Paisley’s Pharmacy
Mahoningtown
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as solutions for loss of appetite dullness after meals and bad morning taste. It promises improved appetite stomach cleansing and renewed relish for food with sales through all druggists.
Three Deaths in One Family In One Week
A Pittsburg paper reports that Mrs. Agnes Reed Irons dies after a week of successive losses in the Irons family. Her son Dr. W R Irons and daughter Flora Irons died of pneumonia, and Mrs. Irons herself soon followed. The sole survivor is Mrs. Walter Breckenridge of Bayville Wisconsin. Funeral arrangements and connections to Westminster College and Fifth United Presbyterian church are noted.
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Pittsburg
Agnes Reed Irons
W. R. Irons
Flora
Trons
Fremont Street
Allegheny
W. R. Trons
Fifth United Presbyterian Church
Irons
Walter Breckenridge
Bayville
Wis
Mayfield
W. J. Witherspoon
Fifth United Presbyterian Church of
Wielded Pitcher as Weapon and in Jail
Robert Kazisik was arrested Monday evening by Constable John Stitt on assault and battery charges, entered by Joseph Gusilla before Alderman W. W. Cubbison. Gusilla, head bandaged, says the injuries came from Kazisik wielding a pitcher during a scrap. Kazisik denied the charge and begged for a hearing. bail was denied and he remained jailed for a later hearing. Simon Burnette charged Elia Varga with assault and battery at the same office. Varga posted bail for a hearing, and the case is expected to be settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kazisik
John Stitt
Joseph Gusilla
W. W. Cubbison
Joseph
Robert
Simon Burnette
Elia Varga
Villa Maria Plans to Build an Orphanage
Haselton correspondent reports two Villa Maria sisters from the New Bedford convent touring mills and homes to raise funds for an orphanage near their convent for homeless children of the diocese. The sisters say Villa Maria is crowded and cannot admit all seeking care, and they request any offerings from local friends.
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Haselton
Youngstown
Villa Maria
New Bedford
Edenburg Millinery Offers Close Prices This Week
In the last week for Miss Hann the expert trimmer with New Century Co at Edenburg, an effort will be made to accommodate everybody at very close prices. Don’t wait till the last day.
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Hann
New Century Co
Edenburg
Trinity Church Formal Opening in Western Pennsylvania
The new Trinity Episcopal church at North Mill and Falls Streets was formally opened on Whitsun Sunday. The ornate white stone building seats 629 in the main auditorium, with a 450-seat basement Sunday school room and a 75-seat crypt chapel. Major donors include Mrs. Rebecca Berger of Pittsburgh and others who contributed costly oak, brass, and memorial fittings. The church, built from Eastbrook stone, has 256 members and a thriving fifth ward mission.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
North Mill and
Falls Streets
Pennsylvania
Whitsunday
C. W. Tyler
Episcopal Church
Rebecca Berger
Pittsburg
George B. Berger
Jerome
Ruth
M. H. Henderson
Eliza Branton Henderson
Holstein Henderson
W. W. Cubbison
Clifford
Edward H. Beadle
William Carlisle
Margaret Ann Carlisle
Stevens
Rose
Degraff Pearson
Pollock
G. W. Veach
Alice
Margaret‘ubbison
George P. Rhodes
Cross
Heron
Marietta Wait
BE. N. On
Trinity Congregation
North Street
Neshannock Avenue
St. John’s Lutehran
Trinity
Courthouse
Y. M
Eastbrook
Fifth Ward
Little Early Risers touted as easy laxative pills
Advert says ladies and children avoid strain with Littl Early Risers a non purging easy pill praised by W H Howell of Houston and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers endorsed by Bob Moore of Lafayette. Sold by Paisley’s and Hutton’s pharmacies in New Castle Mahoningtown and nearby towns.
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W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
DeWitt
Paisley
New Castle
Hutton’s
Paisley's
Mahonington
Fixed dates set for Pennsylvania county fairs next fall
The 1903 schedule lists county fairs across Pennsylvania with dates ranging from August to October. Deputy Secretary Martin urges expert judges and reasons for awards, aiming to reduce dissatisfaction. The list names numerous county associations and locations such as Williamsgrove, Mt Gretna, Reading, Johnstown, and Allentown along with respective fair dates.
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Pennsylvania
Martin
Grangers
Williamsgrove
National Live Stock and Breeders’ Association
Mt. Gretna
Patrons of Husbandry
Center Hall
Armstrong County Fair Association
Kittanning
Beaver County Agricultural Society
Bedford County Agricultural Society
Bedford
Union Agricultural Society
Butler County Agricultural Society
Ebensburg
Agricultural Society
Carbon Co. Industrial Society
Leighton
Center County Agricultural Exhibition Company
Bellefonte
Oxford Agricultural Society
Oxford
Clarion County Fair Association
Clarion
Columbia County Agricultural
Juniata County Agricultural Society
Port Royal
Maitland Driving Park and Fair Association
Madisonville
Lawrence County Agricultural Society
New Castle
Lebanon Valley Fair Association
Lebanon
Lehigh County Agricultural Society
Allentown
Dallas Union Agricultural Association
Dallas
Munich Valley Farmers’ Club
Hughesville
Mercer County Agricultural Society
Stoneboro
Mercer Central Agricultural Society
Mercer
Monroe County Agricultural Society
Stroudsburg
Pennsylvania State Fair Association
Bethlehem
Milton Driving Park
Visitor John Pitts in town. others return home
John Pitts of Mt. Jackson visited here Wednesday among friends. Grace Hulbert of Hubbard returned home after visiting in the city. Mrs. George Carbaugh from Greenwood avenue came back from West Middlesex. Several locals, including M L Gormley and family, plan a two week stay at Rose Point. Grace Elder returns home from Lacock Street, New Wilming ton. Mrs. E. H. Waddington returns from West Middlesex. L. M. Buchanan and wife came back from New Wilmington after visiting his brother. Louis Giser visiting grandmother Mrs John Kiser. Leona Coates leaves Edenburg after guest stay in Liberty street. Clara Miller in New Castle for a short stay with parents. accompanied by Pearl. Barnes and son John of Neshanock avenue visit Pardoe, Mercer county. Barnes returns Monday. L. W. Nickum recovering from typhoid pneumonia after ice pack. Mercer Press, Mrs. Joseph Wilkins improving after railroad wreck. mind and memory returning.
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Clara Miller
The
Citizen's Telephone Company
Grove City
New Castle
Pearl
G. L. Barnes
John
Neshanock Avenue
Pardoe
Mercer County
Joseph Wilkins
Niles
Reese
Reynolds Street
Three Colored Highwaymen Plead Guilty in Rail Robbery Case
William Benson of Baltimore John Wright and George Davis of Delaware admitted guilt for robbing Paul Hipko and Ludwig Knipe on the W N Y P railroad near New Castle Eastbrook two weeks ago They fired at the miners and were arrested near Pulaski the next day All three sentenced to three years in the Western penitentiary Judge Wallace criticized their conduct and noted their bad character.
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William Benson
Baltimore
John Wright
George Davis
Delaware
Paul Hipko
Ludwig Knipe
New Castle
Eastbrook
Leesburg
Pulaski
Western
Wallace
Iipko
Knipe
George Andre
Mike Dengel
Smith Hunt
Emma Reed
Linus Hantenun
Dominick Frazzini
Jas. H. McMurdy
Frazzini
Mike Weber
Smith
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A timeless advert claims Chamberlain's remedy is universally trusted and pleasant to take. It highlights its value for summer diarrhoea in children and asserts it saves many young lives each year. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Double Court to Hear Trials in Mercer County
The court of quarter sessions opens with two judges handling different dockets. Grand jury work precedes criminal trials expected to run into mid June. Guardian appointments, adoptions, and property sale orders appear among motions.
Oil Prospects Rise Near Beaver Knob Well
The Elwood Advocate reports the Wolf farm well near Beaver Knob showing good potential after Friday’s flow of 8 to 10 barrels following a Thursday night shot. Investors and operators including Jacob Sheasley of Franklin and partners Boyd Dambach and Boot push new wells on the Kline lease Metz farm and Wagner farm. Indications point to a solid yield amid active regional oil development.
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Wolf Farm
Beaver Knob
Elwood
Jacob Sheasley
Franklin
Messrs
Boyd
Dambach
Boot
Kline
Southern Oil Company
Metz Farm
Welch & Co
Ellwood City
Wagner
Brookville Wagon Promises Quality Trade Ready Cars
The Brookville Wagon is described as the highest class vehicle, with shipments arriving by car load for sale to leading trade in both country and city. Keystone Plow Co supports the venture.
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Keystone Plow Co
For Sale Farms Near Hubbard Ohio Listing Summary
For sale 80 acres with room house and good orchard priced at 1450 if sold soon. Also 1 acre with good buildings and orchard. 60 acres includes a 6 room house and three acre orchard, tile drained. All near car line. Address L O Paden Hubbard O.
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O. Paden
Hubbard
Strike Settled in Youngstown After Weeklong Walkout
The Team Drivers union reached a settlement last Saturday night. Strikers return to work Monday. overtime pay set at time and a half. Union recognition granted, preserving a ten hour day with wage scales of 12 to 13 dollars for larger wagons and lower for smaller rigs. The nine hour day was the original demand.
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Teamstiers
Youngstown
Team Drivere
Mercer Fair Set For September 15 16 and 17
The Mercer fair is scheduled across three days September 15 16 and 17 featuring exhibits vendors and community events with activities for all ages announced by organizers.
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Edenburg Millinery
Trinity Church
John Pitts
Mt. Jackson
Grace Hulbert of
George Carbaugh
Greenwood Avenue
West Middlesex
M. L. Gormley
Rose Point
Grace Elder
Ira Bush
Lacock Street
New Wilmington
E. H. Waddington
Fast Street
Petersburg
Louis
Harry G. Kiser
John Kiser
Leona Coates
H. G. Coates
Liberty Street
L. W. Nickum
Ellwood
Mercer Press
Miller
J. M. Watson
Wilmington Township
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
Hazel N. Harlan
John W. Harlan
Fidenzio Giampaoli
Filomena Antonelli
Mary A. Gilmore
Hubert Gilmore
John G. McConahy
Joseph Houk
Jo Ayes
Margaret Stevens
Mary Pedlar
George Pedlar
Robert IK. Aiken
New Brighton Road
Chewton Road
Rhodes
Cherry Street
Seventh Ward
Keystone
Keystone Watch Case Company
Philadelphia
MRC
Lee
I A
Baker
Howard Munnell
Y Pittsbti Vle
Citizens National Bank
New Castile
Hanna &Elice
Cleveland
Hanna & Eroe
Clement B. Edgar
Optician
Hanna & Broe
Washington Street
Mever
Brookville
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