Deadly oil can disaster claims a victim at home
Mrs Walter H Wolford died from burns suffered when she tried to hasten a dying kitchen fire with kerosene on Lathrop street. Niece Eva Free and sister in law Mrs McMillin were badly burned while a baby was spared serious harm. Fire chief Frank Connery and neighbors aided victims as the one story kitchen structure burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Wolford
Lathrop Street
Eva Free
Sheakleyville
Mercer County
McMillin
Connery
Man locked inside county courthouse freed by sheriff
James McAnts of Wampum, a member of the current grand jury, became an accidental prisoner when doors to the courthouse locked behind him. He paced and signaled for help until Sheriff James Brown, with a janitor’s key absent, finally unlocked the door at dawn after McAnlis pleaded for release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Jericho
James McAnts
Wampum
McAnlis
James Brown
Mr. McAnns
Jim
Sheriff Brown
McA
Principals Elected Across City Schools
At a city school board meeting principals were chosen for most ward schools for the next term. Highland avenue remains open after Prof. Allen resigned to become county superintendent, with a new head to be elected later. Named principals include Oak street Iretta V. Dart, Croton W Skinner, Central T A Kimes, Thaddeus Stevens G T Robinson, Lincoln and Garfield G Ro Melvey, Terrace avenue 81 Hadley, Sixth ward G H Bell, Seventh ward W A Moore, Lawrence School Roy G Lestie, Martin Gantz, George C Thompson, Second ward Margaret Melvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
Allen
Oak Street
Iretta V. Dart
Croton
W. Skinner
Central
T. A. Kimes
Thaddeus Stevens
G. T. Robinson
Lincoln
Garfield
G. Ro. Melvey
Terrace Avenue
ELOPING WIFE FORGIVEN AND RETURNED HOME TO HILLSVILLE
In a Hillsville court a nolle prosequi ended the larceny case against Paul Cubellis and Consetta Paglia. Consetta, wife of Paulo Attenasio, eloped with Cubellis to Chicago after taking about $100 from her husband. Attenasio forgave her, recovered most funds, covered court costs, and the couple reunited, though the episode cost nearly $400 in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Nolle
Paul Cubellis
Consetta Paglia
Paulo Attenasio
Attenasio
Consetta
Cubellis
Hillsville
Elopers
Chicago
L. McCracken
Cubetlis
Wanted Berry Pickers for Greenhouses on Park Avenue
Advertises need for experienced berry pickers with good pay. Call W. D. Fischer at Greenhouses on Park Avenue for immediate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Fischer
Park Avenue
Man Sentenced for Theft After Outburst in Court
Henry Woods received a two year jail term for stealing a watch from Fred A. Queer of Neshaminy Avenue with an additional five months added after he loudly protested the sentence. Woods pleaded guilty and was arrested at Union Station by County Detective J. Lee McFate. John Burke and William Scott also faced charges before Judge Wallace with Burke pleading guilty to multiple counts and Scott fined and remanded for settlement of unpaid boarding house bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Woods
Wallace
Fred A. Queer
Neshannock Avenue
Woods
J. Lee McFate
Union Station
Beaver Falls
Central
McFate
John Burke
J. L. Stitt
William Scott
Laura Kennedy
Mrs Anna Bradley Sues New Castle Traction For 10000
Mrs Anna Bradley files a claim against New Castle Traction for 10000 dollars damages after falling from a Croton Avenue street car on September 25 1901. She alleges the car started as she alighted causing a violent fall and permanent injuries. Attorney Frank A Hover represents her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bradley
New Castle Traction Company
Frank A. Hover
Croton Avenue
Union Station
Injured Man Recovers After Assault Case Settled
Louis Rumple was arrested Wednesday on an assault and battery charge filed by Roger Patro. The quarrel in Hillsville left Patro badly used, claiming three weeks in bed and $27 wages plus $10.06 in medical bills. The case was finally settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Rumple
Cubbison
Roger Patro
Hillsville
Louis
Aledimar
Wife Seeks Divorce From Absent Husband In 1900 Case
Judge Wallace grants a subpoena in the divorce suit of Mrs Jennie M Stoner against Harry E Stoner. She alleges desertion and infidelity before the separation on August 27 1900. Married February 4 1896. Attorney Hugus and Humphrey represents her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Jennie M. Stoner
Harry E. Stoner
Hugus and
Humphrey
Notorious sheep dog causes havoc in Wayne township
Farmers in Wayne township rejoice over the death of a notorious dog that killed and wounded sheep estimated at over $300 in the past three months. Despite many attempts to kill it, the animal survived until a bullet finally struck its heart. There was little mourning for the canine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Township
Notice to Farmers on Wool Purchases in New Castle
Notice to farmers that market prices will be paid for wool on Saturday forenoons at Willow Grove and on Saturday afternoons at 151 Park Avenue near Highland Avenue School New Castle. Public notice signed by Robert P. Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Grove
Park Avenue
Highland Avenue School
New Castle
Robert P. Pomeroy
Electric launch collides with rowboat at Cascade Park
A rowboat carrying four excursionists from Beaver collided with an electric launch near Cascade Park’s west lake end. All four were thrown into shallow water but rescued unharmed. they had no serious injuries and were brought to the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Park Lake
Friay
Beaver
Temperance Women Hold Convention In Plaingrove
Loyal Temperance women from New Castle to Plaingrove gather for the semi annual Lawrence County W C T U convention at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Martin opens with devotionals, reports highlight progress on temperance work and a leaflet contest features several unions. Rev Stewart orates on prohibition and social reform before a closing prayer and thanks to the Plaingrove church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Llaingrove
Lawrence County
Plaingrove
Presbyterian Church
Union and Church
Martin
Plaingrove Union
Mary A. Davidson
Cooper
H. E. Butler
W. H. Woods
Huntingdon
Stewart
Amberson
Jesus
God
America
Frank M. Jones
Accidental Shot Kills Shenango Youth at 18
Warren G. McKee, 18, was shot while hunting crows near his grandmother Mrs. Sarah McKee in Shenango Township. He died about two hours later at home after sustaining a mortal wound in the abdomen. He was well known in the eastern county and mourned by friends. Funeral services were held at his grandmother’s home and he was buried at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. McKee
Sarah Meee
Hugh McKee
Shenango Township
James Thompson
McKee
Mr. Thomason
Young Thompson
Huntsman
Moward Mckee
Sugar Drove
Warren County
George Gibson
Sarah Mckee
Greenwood Cemetery
New Castle School Board Sets 100 Percent Attendance
The New Castle school board fixed attendance at 100 percent for the term, citing recent legislative empowerment. Dowler was reelected truancy officer, deemed best available for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Dowler
Addiion
Fingers Badly Hurt at Shenango Tin Mill
Harry Steiner of Reynolds Street was injured at the Shenango tin mill when a heavy door fell onto his right hand in the cellar near the tinning pots. Three fingers were mashed and nearly severed. he was treated by a Fast Long avenue surgeon and may be out of work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Steiner
Reynolds Street
Shenango
Long Avenue
Offices Not Moved to New Castle Says Railway Official
The Mahoning Valley Railway will keep its offices in Youngstown and not relocate them to New Castle though the Pennsylvania and Mahoning Railway now controls the system. A Telegram report quotes company officials clarifying that under law the new corporation may need an office in New Castle, but this does not affect the Mahoning Valley offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Valley Railway Company
New Castle
Wio
Youngstown
Mahoning
Pennsylvania
Nuisance cases abated by court rule in New Castle area
Judge Wallace issued a rule against the city and the Crawford heirs to show cause why a race from Neshannock to the Raney flour mill should not be abated as a nuisance. The race is clogged with rubbish and stagnant water, prompting action set for June 28. Similar rules were issued for Mahoning township road overseers and the New Castle & Lowell Railway with several local road conditions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
George W. Crawford
Neshannock
Raney
John LD
Stitt
First Ward
Crawford
Mahoning Township
New Castle
New Castle & Lowell Railway Company
Constable Cover
Edenburg
John Bruce
Thomas Marshall
New Castle and Lowell Company
Carbon Limestone Company
Constable Hinksen
Hickory Township
Baker
McCurdy
John Davis
Knobloch Bros
Henry Young
Hickory Townships
A. W. Gardner
Joseph W. Stritmater
Winter Avenue
W. S. Reynolds
Emma Jl. Rice
J. L. Myland
Emma L
Jesse M. Rice
James J. Igoe
David J. Fitzgerald
Igoe
Richard Phelan
Slipperyrock Presbyterian Church
Straw hats and shirts line at 36 East Washington street
A. Patterson advertises a wide line of straw hats priced 50c to 1.50 and the Progress Shirt and Shirt Waists as high quality budget shirts. The shop invites customers to view the selection at 36 East Washington street at the corner of Leslie House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
East Washington Street
Leslie House
Perrine kin longevity noted in Mercer county
A Sandy Lake correspondent lists Perrine family members and cousins aged 88 Jesse of Oklahoma City 83 Isaac 86 Harrison 86 Bennett 80. Their wives ages 86 75 84 83 77. Marriages range from 57 to 66 years. All reside within 15 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Perrine
Jesse
OU City
Isaac
Harrison
Bennett
Jackson
Ellwood City Man Found Sleeping on Street with Wallet
L. D. Horton of Ellwood City was found sleeping on South Water street. His wallet containing over $3,100 fell from his pocket and lay in the sidewalk. Passersby walked over the wallet before Horton received a better bed and his money returned to his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
L. D. Horton
Ellwood City
South Water Street
Horton
Smallpox Epidemic Actions Highlight June Court Session
The June term opened with a busy docket as judges ordered a grand jury and noted several jurors not found or excused. Big Beaver township seeks enforcement actions against peddlers amid a smallpox outbreak with John Allen named sanitary agent. multiple land sales and guardianships were approved or set for hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
William J. Kennedy
Neshannock Township
Thomas Morgan
Bifth Ward
Jacob Ewen
First Ward
J. D. Pitzer
Union Township
Henry Weinshank
Shenango Township
James McAnnlis
Wampum
Judee Wallace
Big Beaver Township
John Allen
Oscar L. Jackson
Emmett S. Burns
Clyde C. Henrietta EB
Bertha S. Burns
Frank Nagel
J. Norman Martin
Mehard Neal
John H
Eva Hartman
Neshamnock Stone Company
John G
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
Albert S. Pitzer
Taylor Township
A. L. Hazen
James M. Spearbuck
Bertha Melissa
William
Jennie Ice
Patter son Furnisher Seeks Return of Five Dollars
Local notice urges a young man who bought a red and white shirt late Saturday night to call immediately and return five dollars that does not belong to him. The shop, T. A. Patterson Hatter and Furnisher, states they know the purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Patterson
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Temperance
Dr. KE
Lee Boyles
Washington Street
East North Street
Shenango Tin Mill
Hatter and Furnisher
Cash
The
Oxfords
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