Bidders Slow at Kurtz Sale and Exchange Deals
The E T Kurtz homestead on the Eastside was offered again by trustee W T Burns with David Jameson starting bids at 5000 but no other bidders appeared. sale adjourned to September 20. Exchanges feature Garrett and Wyrie trading a Slippryrock farm for a Denver avenue house. New houses rise as Bergland builds for Clarence W Smith and Ewing Alexander start two new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Burns
E. T. Kurtz
David Jameson
R. L. Wallace
Unn
Unns
S. H. Garrett
Robert Wyrie
Wyrie
Garrett
Slippryrock Township
Denver Avenue
Mr. Garrett
Cleveland
New Castle
New Insect Pest Destroys Pears
A pear midge has been found in this vicinity prompting Prof. H. A. Surface to send Orchard Inspector Harry F. Taylor to Allegheny and Butler counties to battle the pest. It harms pears inside the fruit and sprays do not reach it. The insect arrived in New Jersey last year and has damaged New York’s pear crop. scientists suspect larvae of a small wasp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Surface
State Department of Zoology
Harry F. Taylor
Allegheny
Butler
New Jersey
New York State
New York Stocks Drift Amid Light Demand
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange was subdued with limited supply at concessions and fractional losses in early dealings. U S Steel led activity with 8,000 shares sold from 60 to 59½ as others like American Can Union Pacific Reading Erie and St Paul slipped. Canada Pacific touched 153% and Willys-Overland gained 2% to 123% while Interboro-Met opened fractionally higher at 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
U. S. Steel
American Can
Union Pacific
Reading
Erie
St. Paul
Canain Pacific
Willys-Overand
Interboro- Met
Prfd
Ministerial Association to Meet Monday
An important meeting of the Ministerial Association will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning. The session is expected to cover church matters and community affairs as part of its agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Assoc
Prisoner Nabbed After Cracking Dozen Beers On Street
Andy Mattila fled from police after consuming twelve bottles of beer. Officers recovered 11 more bottles from his pockets and a bottle he broke on the street. He spent the night in jail and paid a five dollar fine before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Andy Mattila
Andy
Buffalo police fail to identify daylight burglar known as Young
Police remain puzzled over Ed M. Young arrested in New Castle for daylight burglary and claiming Buffalo residence. Buffalo chief says Young is unknown to their force and the hotelkeeper could not confirm him. Authorities question if any light will come without his cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Ed M. Young
Young
New Castle
Buffalo Police
Rogues
North Carolina
Shenango Valley Hospital extends thanks for training school success
Hospital managers thank YWCA for building use Haney Furniture for rugs and furniture Miss Sara Dana Falls and accompanist Erma Dean for musical program. Jose Rice William Dunn EB Norris J P H Cunningham E W Beadle for automobiles to transport attendees to and from the YWCA event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Valley Hospital
Haney Furniture Co
Sara Dana
Musial
Erma Dean
Jose
Rice
William G. Dunn
EB. F. Norris
J. P
Road Supervisors Hold Meeting in Shenango Township
Shenango township road supervisors met at the courthouse this forenoon to settle road department business. They expressed satisfaction with the progress and results of Good Roads Day work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Township
Court House
Italians Push Forward as Austrians Hold Lines in Alpine Front
Austrian troops retreating from Monte Nero area face Italian artillery duels amid fog. General Cadorna ships fresh forces and siege guns as Luserna and Spitzwerle forts fall silent. Italians advance toward Tolmein and Trent with gains east of Lake Farda. Vatican issues decree creating military bishop to oversee chaplains and spiritual duties in wartime.
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Monte Nero
Isonzo
Tolmein
Caporetto
Karfreit
Count Cadorna
Alps
Friuli
Luserna
Spitzwerle
Trent
Europe
Lake Farda
Mattasone
Val Morbia
Carnic Alps
Vatican
Angelo Bartolomasi
Italan
New Castle Plans Fresh Air Camp For City Children
New Castle launches a 10 day summer Fresh Air camp at the Reynolds property near Eastbrook station to serve 300 to 400 children. A frame house will host about 50 youngsters at a time with ample grass, trees, and meals, open in July and August. A committee led by Prof. M J Miller will oversee subcommittees and solicit public contributions to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Reynolds
Eastbrook
Bureau of Investigation
Associated Charities
M. J. Miller
W. N. Aiken School
William Smith
Edwin McCormick
The
Highland School
Jennie Anderson
Irene Maitland
J. L. Stratton
Cleveland Men Seek Lost Gold
Three Cleveland men planned to search Lake Erie for 200000 in gold believed to rest beneath the lake. The quest is guided by a compass from the schooner Atlantic that sank after a collision almost fifty years ago with three boxes and a steel safe aboard. The expedition is led by Barney McGroder and financed by Captain J D Stanton, with diver Tom Moreau as a member.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Atlantic
Barney McGroder
Great Lakes
J. D. Stanton
South Shore Wrecking Company
Stanton McGroder
Tom Moreau
McGroder
Game Wardens To Be Competent In State Hire
Harrisburg Pa June 5 Men who aspire to state game wardens must prove they can fill the bill according to Dr Joseph Kalbfus secretary of the state game commission and chief protector. Bills signed provide for doubling the force though enough applicants exist to man five times the authorized number. The force will not be complete for some time and may be finished by July. The state game commission plans a July meeting to tackle hunters licenses and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Joseph Kalbfus
State Game Commission
Civic Club Formed in New Castle at YMCA Meeting
A Civic club of New Castle was formed Friday at the YMCA to improve local morals and support law enforcement. Rev. J. T. Williams presided and Dr. J. S. Martin of the National Reform Association was the principal speaker. Officers elected: President H. G. Coates, Vice President A. J. Rees, Secretary Chas. R. Kimes, Treasurer H. J. Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club of
New Castle
J. T. Williams
J. S. Martin
National Reform Association
H. G. Coates
A. J. Rees
Chas. R. Kimes
H. J. Lehman
County Officials Cleared in Conspiracy Case
WayneSburg Pa June 5 Justice John T Goodwin discharged County Commissioners T J Ross T J Hoge and Lisbon Scott and Bridge Contractors T J Barnard Hart Scott and Chink Morris who were arrested on charges of conspiracy with intent to defraud the county. The action took three days and was hotly contested. The officials were also accused of neglect of duty and interest in bridge contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesburg
T. J. Ross
T. J. Hoge
Lisbon Scott
T. J. Barnard
Hart Scott
Chink Morris
John T. Goodwin
Federal Leaguers Meet In Chicago
Chicago hosts a gathering of Federal League club owners and officials to discuss league affairs including poor attendance and weather impacts. The meeting follows a night session with magnates, with no specifics released about topics.
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Federal Leaguers
Chicago
Delegation to Harrisburg for Erie and Ohio River Canal hearing
The New Castle board of trade plans a delegation to Harrisburg next week for a hearing before the governor on the Erie and Ohio river ship canal. David Jameson is expected on the committee though other members are not yet named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Threatening Letter Read At Hearing In West Pittsburg
Tony Cemmarone is accused of sending a threatening letter to Mrs. Marie Fondozo widow with five children in West Pittsburg. The letter warned I have promised to cut your face and caused fear of harm. The document was read at a hearing before Alderman Green and Cemmarone was held for the June term of court. Fondozo denied a liquor charge and posted bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Cemmarone
Marie Fondozo
West Pittsburg
Farewell Service By Dr. D. E. S. Perry
Dr. D E S Perry will conduct his last services as rector of Trinity Episcopal church with resignation effective Monday next. He and his family will spend the summer near Cambridge Springs before plans for the fall, while supplies will run the services under Bishop Israel. The vestry elected Ivan Wetmore, previously Dr Perry's assistant, as parish collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E.S. Perry
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ivan Wetmore
Dr. Perry
Blanche Stookey Seeks Divorce and Maiden Name Return
Blanche Stookey filed for divorce from Milton Stookey and asks to resume her maiden name Blanche Byers. She alleges assault adulterous conduct and names Sadie O Neil DeHuff as co respondent. They married October 22, 1906 and separated March 1915 amid ongoing disputes and a prior local alderman charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Stookey
Milton Stookey
Blanche Byers
Sadie O’neil DeHuff
Boy Scouts Plan Camp At Joint Mahoningtown Highland Meet
Thirty members from the Y M C A Mahoningtown and Highland Troops met for supper to discuss a scout camp opening June 21 with location to be announced later. Rev D C Whitmarsh spoke on combining the three troops for the camping and leaders urged scouts to strive for one degree higher than their current rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown
Highland Troops
Boy Scouts
D. C. Whitmarsh
Avowed candidates for city council in upcoming election
Gilmore Ramsey Lusk and Barnett lead a field of likely contenders as four council seats and the mayoralty go to public vote. Present members defend records while Socialist and other party entrants seek seats, with Governor Brumbaugh’s Walton bill potentially expanding terms to four years and civil service issues shaping the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Barnett
Ramsey
Gilmore
Lusk
Taylor
John B. Berger
W. C. Shanafelt
Brumbaugh
Walton
City Controller Seat At Stake In Upcoming Election
No candidates have announced for the city controller office aside from the Socialist ticket. Incumbent Paul Raney, who won the post in a council election, may decide to run or step aside before voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Raney
Ragtime Piano Gaffe Recalls Flatte Household
In Yonkers a humorous exchange between Mr Flatte and Mrs Flatte centers on a piano performance described as the best ragtime piece, followed by a quip about a porous plaster mistake. The light moment reflects domestic humor of the era.
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A. Bergland
Clarence W. Smith
James F. Cox
Smith, Hutton and Kirk Company
Crawford County
R. W. G. R. Mitchell
Claire P. DuShane
Mr. Fox
R. C. Fralick
Norwood Avenue
Columbus
Ohio
W. J. Ewing
S. G. Alexander
Boyles Field Land Company
N. Y. Stocks
Mys
Tery
Mecca
Scotch Woolen Mills Co
East Washington Street
Marie Fondozi
D.E.S. Perry
Trinity Church
W. F. Dufford & Co
the Bargain Home Furnishers
Howapays
Bell Phone
Union
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