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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1903

Page

12

They Have Gone to the Great Beyond Crowther S Lewelling City

Joseph H Crowther a Sixth ward resident dies at 450 West Washington after three weeks of illness from appendicitis superinduced by typhoid fever He lived in the city long worked in lumber and was known for integrity and progressive views He leaves a family and several siblings and was active in Central Presbyterian church and Odd Fellows Funeral from his home Wednesday at 2 o clock Also notices mention Sloey Irish born New Castle resident with unaffected real estate holdings and adoption details but unclear.

Joseph H. Crowther Washington Street Crowther Salem Central Presbyterian Church Odd Fellows Ella Burke Thomas James, Lee Nancy Bell Thomas RB. Crowther Alliance, O John B Leetonia Mary G Russell Newark Anna Sweep Topeka Kas Mr. Sloey Ireland New Castle Ashtabula Harbor Agnes Sloey Mr. Mary's Church

Mrs Cox Dies At Home Near New Wilmington

Mrs. Anna M. Cox wife of J G Cox a prominent county resident died at the family home near New Wilmington after a long illness Born near Fastbrook she was 45 and lifelong in the county She was daughter of John H Rhodes and a longtime member of Fastbrook then New Wilmington Methodist churches Surviving are seven children Nellie Lewis Charles Grace Alice Calvin and Martha three brothers and a sister Funeral from the family residence near New Wilmington Tuesday at 2 PM with interment at Fair Oaks cemetery

Anna M J. G. Cox New Wilmington New Wilmington Methodist Church Cox Nellie Lewis Charles Grace Alice Calvin Martha Eg.c Elmer St. Rhodes Mia L. R. Houk Henry L. Rhodes Eastbrook Fair Oaks Cemetery

Death of Mrs Ellen Hayes In New Castle

Mrs Ellen Hayes wife of Edward layes well known local figure of 35 years passes at 385 Ma bel street after an eight week illness of typhoid fever born in England she leaves husband seven children and a brother in Pittsburg a longtime St Marys Church member andProtected Home Circle participant with many local acquaintances.

Ellen Hayes Edward Layes Mabel Street Hayes England Johnston Pittsburg J. W. Newton Bradford Charles Rugby Frank Miller Patrick Ryan Daniel Hayes Rose Edward St. Mary's Church Protected Home Circle James Cunningham

Death of James Sloey in city home after long illness

James Sloey, an aged and well-to-do resident of the city, died at his North Shenanoya street home near noon Tuesday in his 81st year after a year or two of infirmities and a two week serious illness. The report notes his long-standing health decline leading up to death.

James Sloyed Shenanoya Street

Death of Rev Hugh Sturgeon Drained Parish Leader at 81

Local relatives learned Saturday of the death of Rev Hugh Sturgeon pastor of the United Presbyterian Church. He died Friday after being stricken with paralysis two weeks earlier, remaining unconscious. An 81 year old longtime minister in Western Pennsylvania he graduated from Jefferson College in 1848 and served fifty years. Survived by his third wife and children John Chicago George East Palestine William A Darlington Mrs Johnson Indiana Pa and Mrs J M Ray Rochester Pa. He was cousin to G V Boyles J M Sayles and Rev J Q A McDowell and preached across Lawrence County including Neshannock and the city’s First United Presbyterian church.

Hugh Sturgeon United Presby Sturgeon Pennsylvania Jefferson College John Chicago George East Palestine William A Darlington Johnson Indiana J. M. Ray Rochester G. V. Boyles J. M. Sayles J. Q. A. McDowell New Castle Lawrence County Neshannock Presbyterian Church First United Presbyterian Church

George C. Chisholm Dies at 54 in Stoneboro

George C. Chisholm of Stoneboro, in his 54th year, died Friday afternoon at 3 30 from stomach trouble after a three year illness. Born in Durham England in September 1849 he moved to the U S as a child and spent 35 years with Mercer Iron and Coal at Stoneboro. Survived by wife predeceased and children Henry Oil City John New Castle Mrs John Moore Sadie Joseph George Jr Harriet Frank Miss Blanche Miss Anna Leroy and Fred all of Stoneboro. Funeral at the family residence Sunday at 3 PM with many Oil City friends expected.

George CC. Chisholm Stoneboro Durham England Mercer Iron & Coal Company Mercer County Henry Oil City John New Castle John Moore Sadie Joseph George Harriet Frank Blanche Anna Leroy Fred

Remains of Mrs Nellie Ruby Laid to Rest in Harlansburg

The death of Nellie Ruby occurred in Church Hill Ohio near Hubbard after a sudden heart failure. Her funeral was at three o'clock in the Harlansburg Baptist church with a large gathering of relatives and friends. She was 12 when her family moved to Ohio and left a husband Alfred Ruby and seven children Mamie Wilan Robert Norman Alice Mattie Howard and Grace. The body was brought to this city for interment with services by Offutt and Co.

Nellie Ruby Alfred Ruby Church Hill Hubbard Harlansburg Baptist Ruby Frederick Richael Harlansburg Ohio Mamie Wilan Robert Norman Alice Mattie Howard Grace Offutt & Co

Warren Clifton Dies in Pittsburg at 59

Warren Clifton, age 59, an engineer at Hussey building on Fifth Avenue and Wood Street, died at Homeopathic Hospital yesterday afternoon from paralysis. He was found in the cellar after a paralytic attack the previous night. Survived by wife Christina Micklitch and four children. Funeral from 498 Thirty third Street tomorrow at 2 20 pm. Clifton formerly resided in New Castle and has relatives in Lawrence County.

Pittsburg Warren Clifton Hussey Fifth Avenue Wood Street Homeopathic Hospital Christina Micklitch Thirty-third Street Clifton New Castle Lawrence County

Death notice of Harry G Goekeler in Toledo

Edward Stevenson of North Mill Street received a letter from Wm. Goekeler of Atlantic City announcing the death of his brother Harry G. Goekeler who died in Toledo on June 3 from smallpox. He had been president of the local trades assembly and worked for Stevenson Bros for six years before leaving New Castle. He visited here this spring and was well known. many acquaintances are sorry to hear of his passing.

Edward Stevenson North Mill Street Goekeler Atlantic City Harry G. Goekeler Toledo Cioekeler Trades Assembly Stevenson Bros New Castle

Funeral for 13 Year Old Hazel Cox in Filwood

The funeral of Hazel Cox daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Cox of Filwood was held with services at the family home and in Greenwood cemetery Sunday afternoon at 1. Interment followed amid many floral tributes from friends and relatives.

Hazel Cox Morris Cox Filwood Greenwood Cemetery

Infant George A Wood Dies of Whooping Cough

George A infant son of Mr and Mrs George Wood of this city died Friday morning at the residence of its grandfather Dr John D Wood 20 South Jefferson street of whooping cough aged 11 weeks The childs parents recently moved here from Danville TL and had not yet gone to housekeeping Funeral services Saturday morning.

George A George Wood John D. Wood Jefferson Street Danville

Interment at Oak Park Cemetery at 10 O'clock

A burial service will be held at Oak Park Cemetery with interment scheduled for 10 o'clock. Family and friends are invited to attend the hour of remembrance and graveside rites according to cemetery customs.

Oak Park Cemetery

Infant Joseph Albert Lotti Dies at Six Months

Mr and Mrs Gaetano Lotti of 29 South Jefferson street mourn the loss of their infant son Joseph Albert who succumbed to stomach trouble after a four week illness. The child was six months old. Funeral from St Josephs church on Tuesday morning at 8 30 oclock with interment at St Josephs cemetery.

Gaetano Lotti South Jefferson Street Joseph Albert St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery

Infant daughter Catherine Rowan dies of cholera at three months

Mr and Mrs Harry Rowan of 608 Moravia Street mourn the loss of their infant daughter Catherine who died from cholera infantum Wednesday at age three months. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon and interment was at Cheenwood Cemetery.

Harry Rowan Moravia Street Catherine Cheenwood Cemetery

Captain Jenkins Dies in Steubenville Typhoid Death

Police veteran Captain Jenkins died of typhoid at his home in Steubenville. He was a member of the I O O F lodge in Ellwood. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow with lodge members expected to attend.

Jenkins Steubenville Ellwood Advocate Lodge

Memorial Day Spirit Prompts Call to Reform Observance

The Salem Daily News argues Memorial day should honor fallen soldiers with solemnity and temperance. It cites New Castle police arrests on the holiday, notes desire to move observance to Sunday, and suggests closing saloons to preserve reverence while allowing recreation for all.

New Castle New Castle News Grand Army of the Republic Woman's Relief Corps General Assembly Salem Daily News

Elopement leads to quick Youngstown wedding

Rex Patch, a noted telegraph operator, wed Miss Haydee Elstein, 17, daughter of Dr and Mrs Elstein, after eloping Monday afternoon. Parents objected to the age, but the couple secured a license by finding Judge Stowe and were married the same evening. They returned home before informing friends. The bride’s parents reside in O City. the groom is from Bradford, Pa, long based in town at Leiby stock exchange and living at the Jefferson club.

Rex Patch Haydee Stowe Temple of Justice O1 City Elstein Perry Pateh Bradford Leiby Stock Exchange Jefferson Club

Court issues letters in Fleming estate

Letters were issued at the courthouse in the estate of Harry P. Fleming late of this city to his wife Jennie M. Fleming.

Harry P. Fleming Jennie M. Fleming

Boys' Industrial Home Seeks Homes for Local Boys

The Boys' Industrial Home seeks good homes in the community for several bright and healthy boys aged 7 to 11. They will be placed on trial for the summer with a view to permanent placement. Address for information Cleland, Superintendent.

Ow Cleland

Pizor Emery Reunion Brings 20 Plus Kin To Cascade Park

The Pizor and Emery families held their first season reunion at Cascade park on Thursday with over twenty members gathering for a day of feasting and merriment. H H Emery of Slippery Rock, age 89, was guest of honor as family ties spanned Lawrence and Butler counties. Officers elected included President Joseph Wogan Grantboro and Vice President T B Waddington New Castle with H John Emery Harlansburg as treasurer. The next gathering will be at W Pizer’s near Plain Grove on the second Thursday in June, a week later than usual.

Pizor Emery Cascade Park H. H. Emery Slippery Rock Lawrence Butler Counties Joseph Wogan Grantboro Butler County T. B. Waddington New Castle Preasurer H. John Emery Harlansburg T. J. Waddington Forrest L. Fraser W. Pizer Plain Grove Slippery Rock Township Germany Jersey John Semeéry Mary Reed Mery Jerseys Cumberland Valley Younkmantownm John Jacob Mercer County Joseph Emery Plain Grove County David Conrad Ohio Illinois Henry Hannah Hull Elizabeth Pizer Adam Bull Run Lawrence County

Buried Alive at Steel Mill Fatal Slack Accident

Michael Lasco a 28 year old Polish laborer was found buried to his neck in slack at the McKinley furnace of the steel mill about 9 o clock Monday evening. He had recently recovered from typhoid and may have fainted after losing balance while supervising hopper car unloading. The cause of death was suffocation with no visible wounds. An inquest was set for Tuesday afternoon.

Michael Lasco McKinley Lasco Dunn & Rice Porter New York State

Acheson Sees Settlement At Pittsburgh Meeting

Congressman Ernest P. Acheson and his wife left for Boston for a daughter's college graduation. He spoke on the Washington, Lawrence and Beaver counties dispute, predicting a settlement at the June 27 Pittsburgh meeting and favoring the Crawford county method, the popular vote system.

Pittsburg Ernest P. Acheson Washington Boston Boston College Lawrence Beaver Counties Crawford County

Stove Repairs for 600+ Stove Models in New Castle

Keystone Plow Co on Main Street offers repairs for over 600 common stove models including the Home Comfort Steel Range. Repair shop serves New Castle and area customers with appliance service and parts.

Home Comfort Keystone Plow CO Main Street New Castle

Child Bertha Testifies At Chinaman Assault Hearing

One year old Bertha Wilke testified before Mayor Jackson on a private hearing for Frank Lee accused of assault. Bertha described the abuse after first meeting Lee at a West Grant Street launderer, with her father John Wilke and stepmother present. Bail set at $1000. defense sought reduction.

Bertha John Wilike West Washington Street Jackson Frank Lee Little Bertha Willke Lee P. Emery Medard Gertha Iimery Wallace

Steel Worker Samuel Charlie Dies From Mill Injury

Samuel Charlie of 463 South Mercer Street died at Shenango Valley hospital after a steel mill accident. While oiling machinery his clothing was pulled into cog wheels, his legs were amputated but he did not survive, at 1 o clock Friday night. He was 29, survived by a wife and three children, an Italian immigrant who had recently returned from Italy and had come to America 12 years ago.

Samuel Charlie South Mercer Street Shenango Valley Hospital Charlie America Italy Atlantic New Castle

Lightning Strikes Emery Street Home Injuring Mrs Sankey

A Shenango area home on Emery street near the pottery was hit by lightning during a late Monday storm. Mrs. Sankey, seated on the veranda, was stunned and unconscious, revived by a physician. The bolt tore shingles, loosened plaster, and damaged window putty before the danger passed. By Tuesday she felt only minor aftereffects apart from nervous shock.

Alex, Sankey Emery Street Shenango Pottery Sankey

Notice to Subscribers About Impostor Collector

A notice warns subscribers that a person named George W. Kellar poses as the paper’s solicitor and collector. The paper states no such collector is employed and urges patrons not to pay money to him. It notes they have had no collector for about a year and will announce any future collector through the newspaper.

George W. Kellar Mame

A Book Case and Writing Desk Combined

A convenient and handsome piece of furniture that merges book storage with a writing desk. The unit keeps reference books handy and doubles as an ornament in any apartment. Well made, finely finished, and available in many styles for selection.

Sheriff's Sale of Paglia Property in New Castle Pa

Public auction announced under a writ of fieri facias out of Lawrence County court. On Friday July 3 1903 at 10 a m at the premises in Castle New Castle each sale describes a 24 foot by 120 foot parcel on South Mercer street bounded by McKee Pyle and Frank Pyle. Improvements include a two story frame dwelling with four rooms. Property listed as the debt of Angelo Paglia and Maria Paglia in suit by W G Underwood et al.

Fieri Picas Lawrence County Pame Hense Castle, Pa New Castle William RR. McKee Robert K. Hanna Angelo Paglia Maria Paglia W. G. Underwood

Piles Relief Ad Offers Free Sample by Mail

An advertisement promises immediate relief from piles or hemorrhoids with Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil. It claims permanent cure for external or internal piles, including blind or bleeding types with itching burning fissures and fistulas. Three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by druggists or prepaid on receipt of price. Humphreys Medicine Co New York.

Humphreys Humphreys’ Medicine Co Cor William and Jobnn Sts New York

Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 Ad

Nervous debility vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes promote Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28. Used over 40 years as the only successful remedy. One dollar per vial or five dollars for serious cases. Sold by druggists or sent prepaid by Humphreys Medicine Company, William and John Streets, New York.

Humphreys Humphreys’ Med. Co William & John Sts. N.Y

Dollar Bank Incorporated in New Castle Pennsylvania

Notice is given that an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on September 12 1903 by E T Kurtz Philip s John W Knox P H Gringham and Charles A McCready under the Act for the incorporation and regulation of Banks of Discount and Deposit approved May 13 1876 for the charter of an intended corporation to be called the Dollar Bank The location of business is New Castle Lawrence County PA with capital stock of 50000 divided into 1000 shares of 50 each The object is to conduct banking and enjoy banking privileges and related rights under the Act and supplements.

City of New Castle County of Lawrence Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Hubbard Stock Farm Sold For 10500 In Ohio Auction

The Hubbard stock farm known as the Fatty Bates property near Trumbull county was sold for 10500 to Elias Reese Friday. Reese, a Youngstown butcher, will occupy the 118 acre site after purchasing from the Bates estate via Fillius and Leslie. The property, recently damaged by fire to the large stock barn, was valued and transferred amid local real estate activity.

New York Coach & Cab Company Hubbard Fatty” Bates Elias Reese Oriole H. K. Wick Youngstown Bates Trumbull County Fillius Warren Leslie Reese John A. Logan Wick Trumbull

Taxpayers Notice of 1905 County Taxes Due by Township

Lawrence County Treasurer John A. Denormandie announces tax collection under an 1852 act. Readers in Wampum Borough and townships, Hazel Dell, New Wilmington, Ellwood City, Slippery Rock, Wayne, Little Beaver, Pulaski, Plaingrove, and surrounding areas are scheduled for payment at various local hotels and stores from June 11 to June 24.

Lawrence County Wampumborough Big Beaver Wayne Hazel Dell Stapf Pulaski Little Beaver Now Valley Ovestermeyer's Ewen Valley New Wilmington Wilmington McCreary's Ellwood City Wayne Township Onera House John A. Denormandief

The Weekly News Vent Sale of Remedy for Summer Diarrhoea

The passage touts a widely recognized remedy sold by all druggists promising relief for summer diarrhoea in children and claims it saves many lives each year, urging readers to obtain it through participating newspapers.

Estate of Margaret J. Hoffman Letters Testamentary Granted

Administrator notices creditors and claimants to the estate of Margaret J. Hoffman. Cornelius McConnell J P Volant Pennsylvania is named as the contact for payments and probate settlement requests.

Executor's Notice for Helen M. Shaw Estate in New Castle

Letters testamentary issued to T. Kurtz as executor for Helen M. Shaw of New Castle Lawrence County Pa. Indebted individuals must settle promptly and creditors should present claims for payment without delay.

Executors Notice in Estate of James Davison

Executors John A. Gipson and William H. Hopper publish an executors notice for the estate of James Davison of North Teaver township Lawrence County Pennsylvania deceased. Creditors and claimants must state their demands promptly to the executors at Edenburg Mahoningtown or through attorneys Oscar L. Jackson and Charles R. Davis. May 27, 1903.

Oscar L. Jackson Charles R. Davis

Barrett Executor Notices in Pulaski Pa

Lillie Barrett late of Pulaski to Lawrence County Pa deceased granted to the undersigned to settle at once those having claims against the estate present them for payment without delay Executor Charles P Barrett R F D No 1 Pulaski Pa a6

Lillie Barrett Pulaski Lawrence County Charles P. Barrett

Notice of probate for estate of Ch Leonhardt in Lawrence County

Notice is hereby given that a testamentary grant has been issued for the estate of Ch Leonhardt deceased of Slip peryrock township Lawrence County Pennsylvania. All persons indebted must make payment and those with claims or demands against the estate should present them without delay. Charles F Leonhardt Hazel Leth Pa George T Weingartner Attorney New Castle Pa.

Margaret J. Hoffman City of New Castle Lawrence County Pennsylvania Cornelius McConnell J. P Volant Ch Leonhardt Slipperyrock Township Charles F. Leonhardt Hazel Leth George T. Weingartner

Administratrix's Notice for Charlies Sheaf Estate

Letters of administration granted to undersigned in the estate of Charlies Sheaf of Union Township Lawrence County Pa. All indebted to said estate must settle at once. Those with claims should present them for payment without delay. Robert Aiken Attorney.

Charlies Sheaf Union Township Lawrence County

Notice of Testamentary for James Blewart Estate

Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary upon the estate of James Blewart, deceased, late of Wampum in Big Beaver township Lawrence county are requested to make payment. Claims or demands should be presented to William Stewart and B L Kurta in Castle, Pa.

James Blewart Wampum Big Beaver Township Lawrence County Pennsylvania William Stewart B. & L. T. Kurta Castle

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