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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
2
Constables told the court roads in their districts are in bad shape as Judge Porter plans rules for supervisors to appear and show cause why they should not be indicted. The charge highlighted road repair duties and the need to kill untagged dogs. Porter noted sheep dogs in some counties harm farming but urged protecting the sheep industry.
The citizens' committee of six appointed by the board found Superintendent S. L. Heeter guilty of making improper advances and unwarranted liberties with a former stenographer, a home servant, and a young teacher. Heeter was suspended pending a public hearing, with the committee finding no wrongdoing toward the three women.
Voters in the Fifth ward face a heated race to fill the vacancy left by C. A. Collins. Lyle Emery runs as citizens candidate against Socialist William Lang. Insiders say Socialist strongholds push for turnout while bond issues appear likely to fail.
Miss Olive McFarland of New Bedford, soon to wed Larimer Carlisle, was honored by Home Street School teachers with a luncheon today. Fourteen covers were arranged and a silverware presentation marked the event.
Mr and Mrs G N Clark of Cro ton avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jessie M Clark to Mr Ashley H Hill of Cro ton avenue No date is given for the wedding but it will be an event of the summer
Item for sale includes a two burner gasoline stove and a lawn mower. Describes cheap price and location at 408 North Beaver Street.
New York dispatch reports a murderous band called bay pirates preying on women in Sheepshead and nearby bays. The disappearance of Olga Hourman, a Brooklyn dressmaker, is linked to the gang and a week earlier Mrs. Alfred Sherndal was found dead tied to a stake in a shallow bay. Police and detectives scour the bay in motorboats for clues and the $300 Hourman carried may have drawn attention.
John Ennis aged 71 of Stamford Conn began a 1446 mile walk from New York college at noon to reach Minneapolis before August 2. He aims to beat Edward Payson Weston and disprove Weston's 1879 walking victory claims while Weston goes to lay the Minneapolis Athletic club cornerstone.
Chicago reports Wallace Crismore, labeled Chicago's perfect boy, stranded in London while slated to join the Boys' Achievement club world tour. Authorities cite a misunderstanding. E. J. Tobin will cover Crismore's expenses for the trip's remainder.
Constantinople June 3 Turkey begins evacuation of 60 000 square miles in Europe ceded to the Balkan allies Transports depart Rodosto on the Sea of Marmora carrying Turkish troops to Asiatic ports Rodosto at the western end of the retained European strip was a chief debarkation point during the Balkan war.
Republicans favor Mayor Newton D. Bakers plan to annex all outlying county to Cleveland. Rural voters outside the city are Republicans and could help overcome Democratic majorities to allow Republican city officials, currently unlikely to be elected.
Work to finish the Gardner avenue footbridge across the Shenango River is in progress today. The bridge will aid travelers between the Seventh ward and the city as pedestrians have had to walk along the railroad and cross the railroad bridge after the county bridge washed away.
Lawrence Massachusetts June 3 six persons three men and three women were injured today when two Boston and Maine trains collided in front of the South Lawrence station. It is feared that two of the women may die. Two of the coaches a passenger coach and a smoking car were set afire. Two attempts summoned the fire department and rescues were effected with difficulty.
Teachers at Westside school hosted a farewell luncheon for summer bride elect Miss Jessie Clark at 1 o clock. Twelve covers were set with guests including Mrs. R. G. Leslie Mrs. C. G. Parker and Mrs. Charles Stevenson. Miss Clark received a dozen tea spoons as a gift during the entertainment.
Miss Blanche Nesbitt and Miss Olive Glasser hosted a luncheon for associate teachers from the Martin Gantz school. The noon gathering served an appetizing menu with eight places set. Nesbitt will not return in the fall, having accepted a position in Bellevue schools.
The board lists measles 77 diphtheria 8 pneumonia 5 chickenpox 4 typhoid fever 4 tuberculosis 1 scarlet fever 1 total 100 nuisances abated 174 houses fumigated 7 inspections 1261 sputum 6 water examinations 38 cultures 38 springs condemned 2.
New York June 3 Daring jewel robbers stole a satchel of uncut diamonds worth 50000 from J B Theise on the 11th floor of 47 49 Maiden Lane after he left the room for a wash. The theft occurred after gems were moved from safe deposit at 170 Broadway. No clue was found and police quickly mobilized 20 officers to investigate.
In Atlantic City on June 3 a maniac buried three children of George Walls, Chelsea Baths proprietor. Two children were believed dying. Walls was told by a witness. The lunatic, reported as a wayward son of a Philadelphia family, is guarded in jail awaiting an asylum transfer as officers and Walls battled to restrain him during the arrest.
Judge Porter grants a rule on Hattie B. Cage to show cause why proceedings should not be stopped. The divorce suit began in Crawford County in 1908 with no disposition before papers were filed here. The Cages were once New Castle residents. Mr. Cage has worked in real estate at Linesville.
Mr. Herbert C. Greer of Morgan town West Virginia was in New Castle Sunday and Monday with North Jefferson street relatives. He was recently elected president of the Toledo Fostoria and Finley railway a 52 mile line with modern equipment. Through cars from Cleveland to western Ohio cities run over part of this road.
Mrs. Lillian M. Bedell widow of Lorenzo Bedell died Sunday at 6 36 p m at her daughter Mrs Arthur Price 819 Kirtland avenue after a weeks illness with typhoid fever Born in Howard Ohio August 16 1867 she lived in Youngstown nine years and made many friends Survived by six children Mrs Charles Hartsock Shinglehouse Pa Mrs Arthur Price Viola Maud Howard and Robert all of Youngstown Also brothers and sisters Chas McGill Danville Samuel McGill Condit Frank McGill New Castle Curtis McGill Centerbury William McGill Detroit Mrs John Mac Donald Mrs Charles Tullis Mrs Fred Henwood Howard O and Mrs Daniel Matthews Salida Colo.
Ellwood City resident James McDermott returned home from New Castle hospital after eye treatment. John Lewis, long ill at New Castle hospital, went home today. Mrs. Francis De Carlo of Harrisville left New Castle hospital after surgical treatment. Clifford Evans was taken to Shenango Valley hospital for surgery. Aaron Armstrong, ill at Shenango Valley hospital, has recovered and gone home to Bessemer.
Obituaries report the death of Samuel Eakin at 57 from Denver piano business roots with ties to McKeesport and Neshannock avenue. Services set for Wednesday at 1 and 3 pm, with burial in Harlansburg. Also noted is Gideon Detwiler, about 50, dies after tuberculosis illness. funeral Wednesday at 2 pm with Amish cemetery interment near New Wilmington.
London report notes King George celebrates his 48th birthday and will visit Epsom Downs tomorrow for the derby accompanied by Queen Mary. The event marks a royal outing amid celebrations in the capital.
The funeral of J. A. Dick was held Monday at 11 o'clock from Rich Hill Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Mechlin. Interment followed at Rich Hill cemetery with pallbearers A. T. Young Thomas Chambers Samuel Stankard John Ruby William Martin and J. B. Dick.
William Kline a city native and lifelong resident died Monday at age 62. He was a son of Henry Kline and never married. Services and burial were at Greenwood cemetery after visitation at Jos. S. Rice's undertakers. Also, John Biago six days old of Chewton died today with funeral Wednesday at 3 pm and Hoytdale cemetery interment planned. The piece notes the globe’s mean annual rainfall of 36 inches.
The Cascade Park Theater opened a vaudeville program last night with five acts and three reels of motion pictures. Performers included Miss Inita Julius, Gibson and Gibson impersonators, Enoch the King Fish, Manley Walsh, and the Deodatos. The show was entertaining and will be repeated tonight and Wednesday.
Special Officer Edwards of Hillsville has made six arrests under a new law prohibiting throwing glass on roads. All convicted by the Edenburgh squire, they were fined $10 and costs, totaling $75. Edwards vows to continue breaking up beer bottle litter on public roads.
Rev G W Boyd of Pittsburg and Dr H J Whalen of First Baptist will preach next Sunday at St Luke's St Luke's A M E Zion. The teacher training class meets this evening at 7 30 at the church followed by a lawn social at Mrs Jennie Browns. A Tom Thumb wedding and concert is set for Thursday evening June 5 and Friday evening the Archie Allman Bible class meets.
The Sunshine Kensington club will meet with Mrs Emma Roots in West North street on Thursday afternoon. A good attendance is expected.
President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Thaddeus Austin Thompson of Texas to be minister to Colombia.
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