Inquest on Jesse Marsh Delayed by Juror Illness
Coroner E C Porter postponed the inquest into Jesse Marsh’s death after he was found with a fractured skull beneath a scaffold at Rosena furnace. Marsh died at the hospital the same day. The funeral occurred Tuesday. the inquiry will be rescheduled. Weddings noted with licenses issued include Isaac W Baldwin and Mary E Aiken. Paul Pandas and Zuzana Palka. Edward M Lindsey and Madelien Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Porter
McGonigie
Jesse Marsh
al Garvin
Marsh
Rosena Furnace
Ralph M. Campbell
Iasac
W. Baldwin
Taylor Township
Mary E. Aiken
Perry Township
Paul Pandas
Zuzana Palka
City
Edward M. Lindsey
Madelien Smith
Beaver Falls
Bald Eagle Captured On Local Farm Near Wayne Township
J Jay Cunningham trapped a large white headed bald eagle on Philo M Cunningham's farm in Wayne township last Saturday. The bird is described as ferocious and alert with a six foot ten inch wingspan and white tail and feathers contrasting a brownish black body. The note explains the misnomer of the term bald, as the white head is densely feathered like the rest of the plumage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jay Cunningham
Philo M. Cunningham
Wayne Township
Timber land cleared on James Robinsons Edenburg farm
A tract of timber land on James Robinsons farm near Edenburg will be cleared this summer. Richard M. Foster's portable saw mill, recently active in the area, has been moved onto the farm and about four acres of forest will be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Edenburg
Richard M. Foster
Robinson
Foster
Attorney Granted Admin In Hirsch Estate Tragedy
Attorney C. W. Fenton received letters of administration Tuesday afternoon from Recorder H. P. Shaner for the estate of the late Mike Hirsch. Hirsch died soon after removal to a hospital for treatment, following a court order and a fierce wife’s objection, after a prolonged eight week typhoid fever illness at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Fenton
H. P. Shaner
Mike Hirsch
Hirsch
Robbers Loot Pearson Street Residence Overnight
Thieves entered Thomas Mack's Pearson Street home through an unlocked pantry window and stole canned fruits and bread from the cellar. No other items were disturbed and the intruders appeared to know the premises, avoiding the locked outside door to reach the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson Street
Thomas Mack
Glass worker injured at Lawrence plant
Cal Miller, a noted glass worker, suffered a severe hand crush injury at the Lawrence glass factory Tuesday afternoon when a heavy log slipped from lumber. A North Mercer street physician treated the wound. no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Miller
Lawrence Glass Factory
Mercer Street
China agrees to indemnity terms in 450000000 taels pact
The state department confirms China has issued an edict accepting the powers demands for a 450 million tael indemnity about 315 million dollars. Costs of allied forces in China reportedly run about 1 million daily, accelerating monthly without a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
China
Flower theft leads to found watch on porch
Campbell Rigby and his wife were away Sunday and returned to find flowers in the front yard stolen. A ladies' gold watch valued around $40 lay on the grass. He mistook it for his wife’s, checked inside, and found the watch safe. The owner may claim the timepiece by proving ownership and paying charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Rigby
Pennsylvania” Avenue
Campbell
Assistant Street Commissioner's trip noted in city pagination
Street Commissioner Samuel W. Bell of this city traveled to Jaimes to inspect road work and meet local officials, outlining planned repairs and safety measures for the neighborhood. The report highlights Bell's itinerary and initial recommendations, with emphasis on improving drainage and repaving key segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Bell
Jaimes
Memorial Day Address Delivers for Jamestown Veteran Leader
In iown Pennsylvania on Thursday morning the Memorial Day address was delivered to Civil War veterans and local townspeople. The speaker, Mr Bell, is noted as a capable and respected veteran orator whose remarks drew deep attention from the large crowd. He also gave the Decoration Day address at Jamestown last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iown
Bell
Jamestown
Tie for top at old fiddlers contest in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Post reports the capital prize for the old fiddlers contest was not awarded Wednesday night as two contestants tied for first. Mrs. William Mounsey of Leetsdale and William J. Kirker of New Castle share the lead. judges must choose a solution. The prize is a violin with bow and case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William Mounsey
Leetsdale
William J. Kirker
New Castle
Reverend Randolph to Speak at Mt Pleasant and Sandy Lake
Rev Dr R F Randolph presiding elder of New Castle district will deliver an address next Wednesday evening before the Epworth league at Mt Pleasant Then on the following evening he will speak at Sandy Lake at the Mercer Sabbath School association annual convention He is scheduled for two regional church gatherings this week in Mercer County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Randolph
New Castle
The
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Mt. Pleasant
Sandy Lake
Mercer Sabbath School Association
Will Letters Testamentary Granted in Schutte Estate
Register Henry P. Shaner issued letters testamentary Wednesday afternoon to William Schutte in the estate of his late brother Henry Schutte. The will was probated in 1887 and executors delayed applying for letters until now, the family preferring not to disturb the estate during their mother’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Shaner
William Schutte
Henry Schutte
Prophecy of Cold Wave Ends World on Fourth of July
Lafayette resident John Calicott predicts a cold wave from Decoration Day to June 20 signaling the world’s end, followed by the resurrection of the dead at noon on the Fourth of July. Some skeptics say the final trumpeter may be mistaken for part of the holiday celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Calicott
Lafayette
Ind
Rural free delivery set for July 1 in Pennsylvania
A Washington telegram dated Wednesday night announces rural free delivery starting July 1. In Lawrence County New Castle four carriers will cover 84 miles across 38 square miles serving 2,400 people in 530 homes. Routes include Neshannonk township and Shenango, Union, and the Harlansburg district with carriers Charles O’Brien Thomas Maitland W J Patterson and J D Harvey.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Lawrence County
Charles O'Brien
Thomas Maitland
W. J. Patterson
J. D. Harvey
Neshannock Township
Shenango
Union
Harlansburg
Charles O’brien
Clover
Memorial Day Address Given by Col Oscar L Jackson at Rogers
Col Oscar L Jackson delivered the Memorial Day address to veterans at Rogers Ohio on Thursday afternoon. Mt Hope College sits in Rogers as a cultural center and Jackson previously spoke there in 1888 when William McKinley and Joseph Foraker attended, with Jackson and Foraker traveling together from Rogers. They stopped in Wheeling West Virginia where Foraker gave an address that later sparked political controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar L. Jackson
Rogers
Mt. Hope College
Col. Jackson
William McKinley
United States
Joseph Foraker
Senator Foraker
Wheeling
W. Va
City yardmaster faces operation today at hospital
Lyman Hughes of this city, yardmaster of the Pittsburg & Western at Haselton, will undergo an operation at the hospital today. He arrived home Wednesday for treatment after months of bone injury in his right leg. Dr. D R Harris examined him Wednesday evening and consulted Dr. Elliott of Sharon. The operation will scrape the bone and while amputation may be avoided, it may finally result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Hughes
Pittsburg & Western
Haselton
D. R. Harris
Elliott
Sharon
Death blamed on Christian Science treatment in Binghamton
Coroner Smith investigated the death of Mrs. Chas. Ockerman in Forks New York. She refused medical aid for a week relying on two Christian Scientists who claimed she was not ill. The coroner found pneumonia and lack of proper treatment as the cause and will seek to assign responsibility to the healer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Smith
Forks
Chas. Ockerman
Death of 31 babies shocks Birmingham widow
In Birmingham on May 30 authorities uncover 31 dead infants in a cellar behind a widow running a cheap undertaking business on Newtown row. The woman is arrested on murder charges and remanded in custody as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Newtown Row
Court records show May term disposes most cases by noon
In the May common pleas term a list of 20 cases was heard, four remained unresolved by noon Wednesday. Three of the four were continued by agreement, the last placed at the head of the next list. Judge Miller of Mercer assisted, four verdicts were returned, two non-suits entered, one jury retired, seven settlements reached, and another jury trial began Wednesday afternoon to be continued Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Common Pleas
Miller
Mercer
Anothr
Man Injured in Street Fall Dislocates Shoulder
Edward Morgan a Crawford avenue steel worker slipped on a wet pavement Saturday evening near his home. He reached for a fence to break his fall but could not hold on, dislocating his left shoulder. A North Mercer street physician treated and reset the joint after considerable difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Morgan
Crawford Avenue
Mercer Street
Gibson buys Hauffler barn in rear of Pierce House
Charlie Gibson son of County Commissioner W Y Gibson has been in the livery business in Youngstown for years and has purchased the Hauffler barn located behind the Pierce House on Pittsburg street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Gibson
W. Y. Gibson
Youngstown
Pierce
Pittsburg Street
New Castle News Roundup Of Local Trials And Happenings
The city of New Castle pursued George W. McCracken for a five year old street grading assessment. a jury awarded $111.79. A Shenango Valley hospital benefit includes a colored wedding led by Rev. Dr. Daniel Me Moore, with the groom a doctor’s nephew traveling from Little Rock Arkansas. Rock Point picnic grounds opening featured a street fight ending in a nose wound and multiple head injuries. Rail officers jailed four men in Rochester after a fight. a 7 year old boy faces possible blood poisoning from a dog bite. Prohibitionists held their Beaver county convention in Rochester. The News editor, Geo. W. Shaw, vacationing in New York and Buffalo, will miss about two weeks. State senator Sisson proposed a bill to modify juror challenges in certain cases. An injunction blocked Neshannock township supervisors from diverting a culvert water into Mrs. Ace’s land. hearing set for June 7. Rural free delivery expands July 1 to New Castle with four carriers and Clover mail to New Castle. A Garber greaser suffered a severe hand cut at the Greer tin mill. Dr. R. G. Miles returned from a postgrad trip. plans Yellowstone Park tour after Minneapolis. Local physicians expand North Mercer street office. Three Sharon residents leased Ad Hummer’s Island on the Shenango river for a two year term to build a picnic grounds and park with a pavilion and boats. Grace Methodist church site at Reynolds and Agnew streets undergoes major earth removals for leveling before construction. Postmaster John B. Brown reports money orders must be paid only at issuing offices.
Local marriage licenses issued. plans for new Mer cer Street dwelling
Clerk R. M. Campbell sues. licenses granted to Leon McMutrie with Margaret Ann Humphreys and John H. Lash with Mary Boyd. Winnie Jones and PD. Thomas wed. John Galley to build a 12 room brick residence at North Mercer and Grant. A 5 year old boy injured by a stick near the eye. German worker Andrew Mauer overcome by heat at the steel mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Campbell
Leon McMutrie
Margaret Ann Humphreys
John H. Lash
Mary Boyd
John PD. Thomas
Winnie Jones
President Capote Casts Deciding Vote For Platt Amendment
President Capote cast the decisive vote in Havana as Cuba accepted the Platt amendment amid mixed public sentiment. The measure limits Cuban treaties, allows U S intervention, and provisions cover coaling stations and Isle of Pines adjustments by treaty. Washington later deemed the convention’s acceptance unsatisfactory and urged a fresh agreement.
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Publishers’ Press Cable
Havana
Capote
Cuba
Congress
McKinley
Root
Isle of Pines
United States
America
Washington
Platt
Doctor Hartman offers free summer treatment for female diseases
Dr. S. B. Hartman, a noted gynecologist, offers to direct treatment for women with female diseases by correspondence at no charge during the summer. Patients send age, life condition, history and symptoms. medicines and hygiene rules are prescribed and obtained at drug stores. Confidential care is emphasized with Peruna as principal remedy and testimonials limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
B. Hartman
Columbus Onto
Local births and visits noted in Croton area society page
Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Brown lee of Croton a son. Born to Mr and Mrs James Wilson of Ray street a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Louis Dousch of Norris street a son. Born to Mr and Mrs Clifton Montgomery of Croton a son. Mrs J K Stoner of Lowellville visiting relatives in New Castle. M C Gallaher of Princeton business visitor to this city Saturday. Winfield s Moore of Eastbrook called to Youngstown Saturday on business. Miss Gertrude Davidson of Wampum guest of her uncle Jeff Douthitt of New Brighton. Mr and Mrs G H Dunkle of Wood street parents of a young daughter arriving Sunday. William Scott of New Wilmington near relative of President William McKinley seriously ill at home. Mrs John Hope and three sons of Petersburg D are guests of Mrs Lizzie Davidson and daughters Delle and Elizabeth of Locust street. Misses Jennie and Ellen Bower of North Mill street home from Grove City visit. Blaine Hanchor of Ellwood City resigned from Pittsburg company and will work at Ellwood City office of Peerless Lead Glass works. Martha Anderson of New Galilee returned from California where she taught two years, accompanied by the Melvin sisters, also teachers on the Pacific slope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scott
New Wilmington
William McKinley
John Hope
Petersburg
Lizzie Davidson
Delle
Elizabeth Davidson
Locust Street
Jennie
Ellen Bower
North Mill Street
Grove City
Courtney's Mills
Blaine Hancher
Ellwood City
Pittsburg Company
Peerless Lead Glass Works
Martha Anderson
New Galilee
California
Melvin
Pacific Slope
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful feet and growing nails stops stings from corns and bunions and makes tight shoes feel easy. It relieves sweating heat tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or 25 cents by mail. Trial package free. Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Grace Methodist Church Charter Granted in Fifth Ward
Judge Wallace granted a charter Wednesday afternoon to the Grace Methodist church of the Fifth ward. Attorney Walter Reynolds presented the application. Grace Methodists plan to break ground soon for a handsome church this summer at the corner of Agnew and Reynolds streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Grace Methodist Church
Fifth Ward
Walter 5S. Reynolds
Grace Methodists
Agnew
Reynolds Streets
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Health
An old ad promising fast cough and cold relief with a laxative tonic notes no cure, no pay and urges use to regulate bowels. Features Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Fred Hyde Central Drug Store and Seventh ward locations. Easy to take and non gripe, claimed to add years to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred Hyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
City of New Castle Main Sewer Bond Ordinance
Common Council Bill 14 authorizes borrowing 30000 dollars via two bonds to fund the City of New Castle main sewer project. A sinking fund funded by taxes of 16500 dollars annually from 1902 will pay interest, principal, and state taxes, with warrants drawn for semiannual interest.
Fifth Ward births and illnesses report
Born to Mr and Mrs Albert Morris of East Long avenue a son Richard Foster and son R S S of Edenburg were visiting friends Thursday. David Love of the Sixth ward a cancer patient was sent to the City Poor farm this week. Miss Ella daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Keith of Hamilton street has typhoid fever. Two other family members are recovering from the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Morris
East Long Avenue
David Love
Ella
Michael Keith
Hamilton Street
Common Council Bill No. 20 dated May 13 1901
Common Council discusses and edits Bill No. 20 as drafted by J A George on May 13 1901. The item records council action and aims of the measure within municipal governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Wm. Carlisle
J. A. George
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Willkim Sweeney
William
Sweeney
Antonio Parrotto
Sheep Hill
Marquis Quarry
John A. Blair
Gibson
City of
George W. McCracken
William D. Wallace
McCracken
Ball Park
Shenango Valley Hospital
Daniel Me, Moore
No. 60
Elm Street
Little Rock
Ark
Rock Point
New Brighton News
Powell and Mehart
Erie Division
Rochester
Reese Richards
Waldo Street
Beaver County
H. D. Patton
Lancaster
J. L. Stiffey
Beaver
Frederick Retzer
Bridgewater
J. T. Pender
New Brighton
Marquis
Geo. W. Shaw
the News
New York City
Buffalo
Senate
Harrisburg
Sisson
Erie
Ace
Clover Post Office
Wilmington Road
James A. Gardner
Morgan Jones
Greer
North Street
R. G. Miles
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Minneapolis
Yellowstone Park
Messrs
John Zuver
Joseph Hildebrand
W. J. Boyle
Shenango River
Ad. Hummer
New Grace Methodist Church
Reynolds and
John B. Brown
John Galley
Court Street
Grant Streets
8. W
F. H., Faulk
Fred Runkle
J. K. Pollock
Andrew Mauer
George Street
Samuel Warner
President Capote
S. B. Hartman
Ida Green
Baldwinville
Pernisa
Columbus
Ohio
Robert Brownlee
Croton
James Wilson
Ray Street
Louis Dousch
Norris Street
Clifton Montgomery
J. K. Stoner
Lowellville
M. C. Gallaher
Princeton
Winfield
Moore
Eastbrook
Gertrude Davidson
Wampum
Jeff Douthitt
G. H. Dunkle
Woodstreet
John C. Jackson
Richelieu Avenue
East Main Street
Erie Avenue
Third Ward
Act of Assembly
A. J. McConnell
Washington Township
Cornelius McConnell
Volant
J. Norman Martin
Richard Foster and Son
R. S&s
Thomas Cramer
Scioto Street
Cedar Street
Pennsylvania Pany
Lacock Street
T Street
Penr Vania Company
John C. Jack City Crees
R Street
Select and Common Co
Reynolds Street
Son Street
Acts Assembly
John CC. Jackson
Andrew King
Beaver Township
Lawrence Cour
John C. King
Enon Valley
Tate
John Robison
Lawrence 66
James
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