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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1922
Page
31
A row boat at Cascade Park lake capsized on Sunday around 4 30 when two young men and two ladies fell into the water during a sharp maneuver to avoid a collision. All escaped serious harm, were soaked, and later driven home in a car after protecting the ladies with discarded coats.
James W. Williamson of New Wilmington was appointed foreman of the grand jury by Judge Emery this morning. Williamson formerly lived on East Washington Street. Two jurors were excused Mary Matheny of Wayne township and E A Myers of the Fourth ward. Several summoned jurors did not answer their names when called.
Members of the G A R and affiliated organizations travel to Altoona Pennsylvania for the state encampment of the 3 A R Song of Veterans and their companions accompany the delegation as observers and participants.
Affiliated organizations will meet this week at a local site. The encampment interests the city, as the next gathering may shift to the western part of the state and possibly Pittsburgh or New Castle. Attendees include L. C. Brinton, Ella Oatey, C. B. George, Fred House, and C. S. McCaskey from the Oscar L. Jackson Camp and Ladies of the G A R etc.
Acting Mayor Burns says no special police will be appointed unless necessities arise after observing how the current force handles the carnival period. No appointments have been made and none will occur until absolutely necessary.
A candle in a cellar set the floor alight at the home of James Long near 321 Quest Street Saturday at 5 45 p m. The Central fire department responded to Box 26 and found smoldering flames with considerable smoke filling the house. Damage was slight.
A series of property transfers recorded with nominal one dollar prices includes Ella A. Caine to Henry Pfeifer in Seventh ward, Glover C. Hoover to Sylvester Dubina in S New Castle, John Gulowski to Louis Forman in Fifth ward, Mrs. Cleo C. Norris to Patsy L. Kennedy in Third ward, D. D. Ferrell to John W. Moore in First ward, Robert L. Wallace to John Korsic and to Frank Klinich in Bessemer, John Wallace to Robert L. Wallace in Bessemer, Mike Percic to C. A. Stewart in Bessemer, and J. Clyde Gilfillin to John H. Stoner in First ward.
A historical note states that in ancient Persian practice murder did not incur punishment on a first offence, implying a customary leniency or escalation in judicial response for early acts of homicide.
A home made ice cream seller offers delivery to private families and groups, advertising two quarts or more. Contact Myers at 623 East Washington Street or Bell 2293-R. Also offering paper matrixes sized for a newspaper page, usable for lining chicken coops or garages, available at News Office.
Two men were killed and seven injured when an inbound through passenger train on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad struck an automobile truck at a grade crossing near Highland Park. All victims were Ravinia Nursery employees being driven to work.
Notices filed with the public service commission show July 1 rate increases for natural gas by Ford and Titus in Sheffield and Ridgeway light and Heat, plus tariff boosts on telephone service by Northwestern Mercer Telephone and Peoples' Telephone of Mercer, with water firms Tunkhannock Mountain Home and Kensington cited in the filing.
D. J. Dunn was arrested by County Detective J. M. Dunlap on a liquor law violation. He was held for court under 1900 dollars and will likely appear before the present grand jury.
Weir, a Black man, charged with felonious assault and battery with a revolver and intent to kill, waived a hearing and the case moves to trial in court. Information was supplied by Chief J. Ed. Elder. Mattie McKisson, a Black woman, says Weir shot at her during a May quarrel, missing by a narrow margin.
A court morning return of sale in the Iva A. Dout estate by administrator William P. Dout shows two Third ward properties sold to Henry Golder for 1000 and 1200 dollars. In Edward D. Robinson's estate Harry E. Robinson named appraiser after William Robinson failed to serve. An order to view Hell's Hollow road for vacating a portion was continued. Sale of Hugh Beck's real estate was continued. The Safe Deposit and Trust Company guardian of Ruth I. Gallium was authorized to pay an allowance. An alias citation was granted in John Uhick's estate.
Today kicks off the summer movie program at Carnegie Playground on South Jefferson Street. Children, numbering in the thousands who visited daily, are eager for the first show after the playground opened last week but movies only began this afternoon.
In Milburn New Jersey an auto driven by John Alder skidded into a telegraph pole. The crash killed his mother Florence Alder and his 15 year old sister Dorothy. Two other passengers were injured and Alder was arrested on manslaughter charges.
Admitted: Charles Brookover on Washington street Mrs Ella Cubbi son Meyer avenue Mrs Nancy Foster Mercer C Rena Hillsville. Discharged: Mrs Mary Heckt hor n R D No 8 Walter Bowers Grant street Mrs Roberta Bowie and baby Croton avenue Mrs Minerva Dick Bay street Thomas Barnes Ellwood City Frank Beal Bessemer.
Buenos Aires reports 80 to 85 dead as the steamship Villa France carrying about 100 excursionists sank after a boiler explosion on the Farana river near the Argentine Paraguayan frontier. Exploding drums of petrol in the cargo contributed to the disaster.
The American steamer Seattle Spirit from New York was held up and searched by the British in Tralee bay west coast of Ireland on suspicion of carrying arms for the Republicans. A quantity of munitions was reported seized though not officially confirmed. The Star notes extensive seizures of explosives in Lancashire mining fields attributed to Sinn Feiners and possible attempts to ship explosives to Ireland.
Announcement disclosed that H. L. Dague Drug Store on East Washington Street has been sold to J. P. Kerr with cC. G. Snyder of Pittsburgh also involved. The business will become Clutton Drug Company Inc and be incorporated. Kerr to manage and inventory precedes transfer.
A visiting golfer exclaims in disbelief at his poor play, saying he never faced such a rotten game as a brave caddy asks if he has played before in a brief exchange captured by the judge.
Mr and Mrs John Weddell of Oil City spent the weekend in town as guests of Mr and Mrs L B Weddell on East North street and Mr and Mrs Thomas Perrott on South Mercer street confirming social ties in the community.
County detectives scrutinize aerials of wireless fans near Westwood borough to solve the loss of over 1,000 feet of telephone wire from Pittsburgh & Allegheny Telephone Co along Noblestown road. The theft has paralyzed service for three nights.
Quote from the Washington Star: Senator Sorghum warns that relying on friends for campaign funds is risky as some might secretly raise money in ways he would disapprove of if made public.
In Persian lore a rare day unlocks a secret about the rose whose heart gleams as pure gold, a belief held by few who know the hidden charm.
Scottish fishing communities hold that sighting a rabbit at sea signals ill fortune. The superstition ties rabbits to misfortune, shaping fishermen’s beliefs and routines during voyages.
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