Italian merchant shot dead at Hillsville home
John Pete a prominent Italian and New Castle Brewing Company salesman was killed by a hidden assailant in his living room near Hillsville early Sunday. A coroner's inquest heard testimony from neighbors and family. police suspect jealousy or a possible romantic motive. Pete left five children, funeral set for Tuesday at St Vitus Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsville
John Pete
New Castle Brewing Company
Limestone
Lawrence County
Pete
John
Frank Dreist
J. R. Cox
Frank Offutt
John Stitt
Stitt
J. Lee McFate
Italy
America
New Castle
House of Savoy
St. Vitus’ Church
Conover Cox
John Foster
Cox
Offutt & Co
North
Mercer Street
Michael Anorco
John Pete, Jr
Domenico Cartlano
Constable Helett
Scanlon
Accident Cases Sent to Hospital in Two Towns
Edward Holmes an electrician from Little Falls New York now with West Pittsburg Realty fell through the Pittsburg and Lake Erie trestle at West Pittsburg Tuesday evening sustaining back ankle and knee injuries. He was taken to Cochran's hospital by ambulance for surgery. John Sarace of West Ellwood Junction suffered a compound fracture of the right leg at a stone quarry near his home Wednesday morning. He was brought to the city hospital where the fracture was reduced. Sarace also received bruises from a falling stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Holmes
Little Falls
N. Y
West
Saracio
Mystery Cleared in Volant Leesburg Shooting Case
The shooting of Moses Coryea between Volant and Leesburg is explained. George Finston of Leesburg surrendered after learning Coryea was wounded, admitting he shot at Coryea’s dog that night not knowing the family was nearby. Coryea, wife, and daughter were walking home when the dog bolted. Finston’s account aligns with Coryea’s statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Coryea
Volant
Leesburg
George Finston
Coryea
Hic
Inston
Finston
Attempted death by laudanum in Fayetteville incident
Mrs. Andrew Tucker a colored woman about 35 residing behind T. P. Kennedy's wholesale commission house on Mair Street swallowed laudanum Friday evening and was found unconscious about an hour later. After quarrelling with a relative the act preyed on her mind, but physicians saved her life. She remains severely ill though improving and the event caused neighborhood excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Tucker
T. P. Kennedy
Wholesale Commission
Mair Street
Shooting death near Volant shocks community
Moses Coryea, shot Saturday night by a man who later claimed he aimed at Coryea’s dog, died about midnight Wednesday at his home north of Volant. The bullet pierced six intestines and lodged near the spine after entering the abdomen. A neighbor’s statement, published earlier, identified the shooter as the person who pierced Coryea while firing at the dog. The widow and five year old daughter mourn his loss. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Leesburg with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Coryea
Coryea
Volant
Leesburg
Palestine Oil & Gas Company elects local officers
The Palestine Oil & Gas Company, mainly local stockholders, elected officers for the year starting June 1. The company operates four producing gas wells in Columbiana County Ohio with plans for more drilling. Directors named were George L. Patterson, Charles H. Johnson, Leonard M. Uber, C. W. Williams, and William G. Miller. The officers chosen: President Leonard M. Uber, Vice President Charles H. Johns, Secretary and Treasurer Hiram G. Miller, and George I. Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine Oil & Gas Company
Columbiana County
George l. Patterson
Charles H. Johnson
Leonard M. Uber
C. W. Williams
Illiam G. Miller
Geveral
Charles H. Johns
Hiram G. Miller
George I. Sherman
K P Corner Stone Committee Named for Harmony Pythian Home
Fidelis Lodge Knights of Pythias appoints K O P Corner Stone Committee to represent at the August 4 corner stone laying for the new Pythian Home at Harmony. Members named are A B White Major J L Myland John F Greer and J Harvey Douglass. Representatives will attend from all local Pythian lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian
Harmony
Messrs
A. B. White
J. Ll. Myland
John F. Greer
J. Harvey Douglass
Wanted A Girl For General House Work Near City
A family of three seeks a girl for general house work within two miles of the city. Bell phone 515-4. Apply at P O Box 207 New Castle Pennsylvania 25912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Phone
P. O
New Castle
Ex-Judge Wallace Likely to Seek Supreme Court Seat
Ex-Judge Wm. D. Wallace of this city is expected to announce a bid for the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Justice Dean’s death. He said his decision depends on his friends’ opinions and would be for Wallace, not any faction, with Brown’s faction opposing him if he runs. County chairman Henry P. Shaner says Wallace would aim to win if he runs. Brown declined to comment on Wallace’s possible candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Wallace
Supreme Court
Justice Dean
William M. Brown
Pennypacker
Brown
Lawrence County
Wallace
Republican County
Henry P. Shaner
The
News
Man Swindled With Confederate Fifty Dollar Bill
John Kretona of the fifth ward, a Carnegie Steel plant laborer, sought a fellow worker to exchange currency. He received two pasted together $50 Confederate bills instead of a genuine $100, revealing a clever fraud. He does not know the perpetrator, and officers cannot locate him. The note dates February 17, 1861 and features Alexander Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John .Kretona
Fifth Ward
Carnegie Steel Company
Kretona
United States
Cubbison
Alexander Stephens
Jailed on Charge of Pocket Picking
James Nugent was arrested Wednesday evening by Officer McCrudden on a charge of pocket picking. Mayor Hainer sentenced Nugent to 30 days in jail after Morrissy testified that Nugent tried to seize his watch in a dark corner near the ice station. Morrissy and Nugent had been drinking with two others. the other two sought Nugent’s release, but he remained jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nugent
McCrudden
John Morrissy
Hainer
Nugent
Morrissy
Swankey Case Set for Court Hearing
Alderman Cubbison Friday afternoon held George Morris in the Commonwealth vs Morris to the court in the sum of 500 dollars. Bail was furnished. The case has drawn considerable attention and will attract eager expectation once brought to trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Cubbison
the Commonwealth
George Morris
Profit in Chickens Eyes That They Lay
Advertisement from Cotton Bros successors to Wm Carlisle, 19 East Washington Street, New Castle Pennsylvania, selling Ground Green bones claim to increase year round egg production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Bros
Wm. Carlisle
East Washington Street
New Castle
Stole 250 Dollar Diamond From Frank Wettich
A 250 diamond stud was stolen Thursday afternoon from Frank Wettich of the Seventh ward as he rode a Mahoning town car toward the city center. He gave police a description of two suspects. one a large man over 200 pounds and another about 150 pounds. Police pursued but made no arrests amid few other crimes on the circus day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wettich
Seventh Ward
Mahoningtown
Woman narrowly escapes death in Ellwood City fire
Mrs Michael Dengel woke to smoke at her Ellwood City home and ran to warn sleeping boarders. She was severely burned after staying to alert others. boarders escaped and she was rescued through a window. Suspicion falls on Austrians with a grudge against Michael Dengel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dengel
Ellwood City
Sudden Death Notice of William E B Grigsby at Wray
William EB Grigsby of Wray Colorado formerly of Shenango township and brother of Hon H W Grigsby died suddenly last Thursday. He was moved from Denver Hospital to his brother's home a week earlier and seemed well enjoying veranda life and drives until about 2 PM when he grew tired and passed away within minutes with breathing failing shortly after. George W Newton of Van Wert Ohio and current Van Wert mayor accompanied Grigsby to The News office. Newton is son of late G A Newton and brother of Mrs James K Pollock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William EB. Grigsby
Wray
Shenango Township
H. W. Grigsby
Grigsby
Denver
Hic
George W. Newton
VanWert
Mr. Grigsby
van Wert
Mr. Newton
G. A. Newton
James K. Pollock
East Street
Italian Husband Seeks Wife and $120 Missing via Mayor Aid
Ciriaco Ciampa, an Italian resident of Sheep Hill, reports his wife and their three children vanished after an alleged elopement with Savatori Cirillo. He claims she took $120 and asks Mayor Hainer to help locate the wife, the supposed fugitive, and the money. Police will search for the missing family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciriaco Ciampa
Sheep Hill
Hainer
Ciampa
Savatori Cirillo
Princeton Phone Service Nears Completion
In Princeton and surrounding areas the completed phone service links Lawrence county and the Portersville independent company in Butler county, totaling about 150 phones. The Princeton line pays Bell Company $4 per phone yearly for maintenance and equipment, while each member pays $10 annually, with the remainder funding the corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Lawrence County
Portersville
Butler County
Bell Company
Bell
Wampum Residence to Cost Seven Thousand Dollars
Mr. Charles Stapf of Wampum, proprietor of the Stapf Hotel, will build a handsome back residence at Wampum this summer. When finished it will be the finest private dwelling in the district. The structure will measure 40 by 42 feet and cost about seven thousand dollars. plans are completed and construction will start at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stapf
Wampum
Stapf Hotel
Waimpum
Transcript Filed In Court Over Appeal Between Companies
A transcript of appeal from the dock et al of Alderman W. W. Cubbison has been filed in the Prothonotary’s office for the case Champion Tron Company versus Glen Manufacturing Company. The claim is $67.82 comprising $46.82 principal plus $1 interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cubbison
Prothonotary
Champion Tron Company
The
Glen Manufacturing Company
Matrimonial Trick Ends With Quick Wedding In Court
A New Castle hearing reveals Luderika Deta accused Joseph Gargas of fraud over a love triangle with Victoria Povsnik. Gargas pays $13 after being caught, while Povsnik and a second lover, Daryiell, wed the same day, in a comic legal twist.
Husband Prefers Ten Dollars to Wife's Liberty
Mrs. Jennie DeMara was jailed for 20 days after her husband chose to spend $10 to secure her freedom rather than pay for her liberty. She had been arrested drunk the night before by Officers Conners and previously received leniency on a similar charge. She admitted drinking with men Thursday night and called herself a “big fool” as her husband refused to pay to keep her out of jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie DeMara
Conners
New Job for Shaffer at Amalgamated Association
A report from Amalgamated Association headquarters says United Steel would have bought Republic Iron & Steel if not for towns known as union hubs. Republic seeks to sidestep past policy with the association as James Nutt, long a district VP including Youngstown and nearby cities, is set to be replaced by retiring A A president T J Shaffer. The wage conference and other local workers matters will be watched with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
United Steel Corporation
Republic Iron & Steel Company
Republic
James Nutt
Youngstown
Niles
Haselton
Struthers
New Castle
Rendall Called to Ellwood City Church by Presbytery
The Shenango Presbytery met at Central Presbyterian Church with Rev C H Bell as moderator. Rev Hugh Rendall was received into the presbytery and given a call to Ellwood City Presbyterian Church. Installation is set for Thursday June 15 at Ellwood City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango
Pittsburg Man Suffering From Blood Poisoning
George Shaney of Pittsburg street is suffering from a severe blood poisoning in his left foot after his foot was burned on a hot plate at the Shenango tin mill where he works. The injury, incurred when his foot was accidentally burned, led to the complication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shaney
Pittsburg Street
Shenango
Samuel Reno Will Proclaimed Probate In Shenango Township
The will of Samuel Reno, once the county’s wealthiest farmer, was admitted to probate at the Court House on Saturday. It preserves his widow’s life interest and equally divides the estate among six children, with a wish that the family not divide until the youngest daughter, about 12, comes of age. The estate includes 300 acres at the Shenango homestead. Children: Martin, Ulysses, Norman F., Imogene, Lionel. executors named: Ulysses and Norman F. Mrs. Reno has one year to accept under the will or claim the widow’s dower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Reno
Shenango Township
Court House
Martin
Ulysses
Norman F
Imogene
Lionel
Race With Death As Clerk Journeys To Ireland
Edward Jones, a tally clerk at the Pennsylvania freight station, rushed to Annatlong, Ireland, after a cable reported his wife Mary Ann McConnell Jones critically ill. His wife’s aunt, Miss Anna McCormick, had recently died, shocking relatives in Lawrence County as details of the perilous voyage reached home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones
Pennsylvania
Annatlong
Ireland
Mary Ann McConnell
Jones
Anna McCormick
Conti Cleared In Attempted Assault Case
After a Friday evening hearing before Alderman Ranney the Commonwealth case against Frank Conti was dismissed for insufficient evidence. The alleged assault on Mary Julia Conti, his cousin, occurred at her Hillsville home while others were away. she was under 16. Conti proclaimed innocence and posted bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Ranney
The
Commonwealth
Frank Conti
Mary Julia Conti
Conn
Hillsville
Rev Andrew Magill Takes Pulpit At Second United
Rev Andrew Magill recently accepted the unanimous call to the Second United Presbyterian Church of this city and preached his first Sunday from the pulpit. He will be ordained and installed June 27 by the Beaver Valley Presbytery in a special local meeting. Magill, an Amherst College and Allegheny Theological Seminary graduate, delivered two strong sermons to large eager crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Magill
Second United Presbyterian Church
Beaver Valley
Covert Telephone Company Opens for Business
The Covert Telephone Company began operation Friday with 15 subscribers in Union Township and North Beaver township. Officers are President H. L. Chambers, Secretary J. W. Brewster, and Treasurer George Gibson. Demonstrations of Bell line connections were given by Wm. L. Lindsay of Pittsburg and K. M. Boynton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covert Telephone Company
Union Township
North Beaver Township
H. Lb, Chambers
J. W. Brewster
George Gibson
Two orphan boys seek permanent homes in Indiana
George M. Permar seeks permanent homes for two orphan boys, a 7 year old colored lad and an 11 year old white boy. The children were never in an institution and are described as well behaved. Those wishing to adopt may contact Mr. Permar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Permar
Mr. Permar
Mr. Perluar
New Sand Bank To Be Opened Soon
David Todd of Pulaski, operator of a sand bank at Pulaski on the Erie railroad, will soon open another bank between Pulaski and West Middlesex near the Pennsylvania railroad. A spur will be built from the main line to the sand bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Todd
Pulaski
Erie
West Middlesex
Pennsylvania Railroad
Death of Prof George Barkell at home in New Castle
Prof George Barkell of this city died suddenly at the dinner table Friday at the home of Mrs. Childs 268 West Grant street after a heart episode. He was about 50, well known, former bowling alley proprietor, and member of IOOF Eagle lodge and Puritans. Survived by his wife away in Barberton and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barkell
J. M. Popp
North
Mercer Street
Mr. Barkell
Prof. Barkell
Apple Alley
Barberton, O
New Castle
Barkell
Lodge 1118
Eagle Lodge
Independent Order of Puritans
Pennsylvania fireman suffers severe accident in Erie yards
William Goetz of Fairview Erie county, a Pennsylvania fireman, endured a very severe injury Sunday afternoon in the local yards. While stepping from the tender to a car he slipped. his foot caught between the draw bars, injuring his ankle badly and sprain deemed worse than a fracture. Punn Rice’s ambulance transported him to the hospital, where he will be confined for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goetz
Fairview
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Punn & Rice
Mercer Court Set for Murder Trial in June
Mercer county court officials plan to try John Zarkalisky for murder at the June term. It is the county’s first murder trial, and officials study a Lawrence county case record as a procedural guide. The move reflects careful adherence to legal tradition amid local scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
John Zarkalisky
Zarkalisky
Lawrence County
Mason Temple Dedication Planned for October
The Masons await the dedication of a new $50,000 temple, likely mid October due to delays in finishing the building and furnishings for the two upper floors reserved for the fraternity. The Lawrence Club expected to move into the two lower floors around August 5 but now projected for September, having vacated its Liebendorfer block rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Club
Liebendorfer Block
Slayer of Coryea Won’t Be Prosecuted
George Finston fired the fatal shot that killed Moses Coryea near Volant, a brother-in-law of Mrs Edward Heasley. He surrendered and said he shot at Coryea’s dog and did not see its owner, claiming it was accidental. No motive or further action is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Finston
Moses Coryea
Near Volant
Edward Heasley
North Min Street
Finston
Coryea
Gypsies Charged With Theft Of A Buggy
John Reagan Don Joyce and Frank Keene three gypsies were arrested Friday on the Moravia road near an encampment. They were arraigned that evening before Alderman Williams on a charge of theft. The men were discharged for lack of evidence after being charged by District Attorney McKibben with taking a buggy from his Taylor township premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reagan
Don Joyce
Frank Keene
Moravia Road
Alderman Williams
D. A. McKibben
Taylor Township
Five Myers grain slings offered at bargain price
Short time sale of five Myers grain slings advertised by C. W. McCLELLA of Masaburg, Fe. The notice highlights a bargain deal, listing the items and seller in a concise catalog-style ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
C. W. McClella Masaburg
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Rullsville
Dr. Foster
County of
Lawrence
Swankey
Luderika Deta
Joseph Gargas
Austria- Hungary
Dota
Cupia
Victoria Povsnik
Gargas
Dora
Bill Nye
Worshed Daryiell
Trymen
Shaffer
Hugh Rendall
Ellwood
Renreeny
Celoron
NEW Telephone Company
Mercer Court
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