True Bills in Local Murder and Felony Cases
Grand jury returns true bills in multiple murder and serious felony prosecutions led by prosecutor J L McFate. George Merkel Robert Nugent George West Petro Santo and others face felonious assault rape false pretense and larceny charges with at least one case not sustaining a true bill. Two men Joseph Miller and Jack Ward face lesser charges with a later appeal reducing fines for Sunday fishing by Sartor?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milter
Commonwealth
George Merkel
J.L. Mckate
True Bill
Robert Nugent
J. L. McFate
George West
True Commonwealth
John P. Graham
Jessie Meune
Sarah Speed
George D. VanHorn
Mila L. McLean
Mat Diamond
Nettie Cooper
Joseph Miller
Hugh McKinsley
Frank Henry
Samuel Kissinger
County
D. L. Goodrich
John Reinehr
Wylie Patterson
Frank Joss
Jacob Frank
William Myers
Frank Bush
Fornix
Mike Vaber
Lizzie Vaber
Alderman W. W. Cubbison
Arthur Pander
Harry Wyland
Edward J. Cole
Harry Brown
Michael Ryan
Harry Kaiser
John Ryan
Bailee
Daniel Hunter
John Hearns
T. S. Jones
Albert Snezik
Azor Melican
Bh. F. Scanion
Martin Offenbehen
J. W. Coates
Frank Milliken
F. Scanlon
Sophia Andrasi
Robert Crawford
W. F. Rutter
Petro Santo
Jack Ward
Hamilton Aftiman
Albert Ripple
Albert Ripple, Prosecutor. True Bill
Azor Milesann
George Kihn
W. A. Medard
Hillsville riot ringleader pleads guilty in Braddock case
Petro Diana, once a ringleader in the Hillsville riot, appeared in court Tuesday, pleaded guilty, and was remanded to jail. Judge Wallace will schedule sentencing after the court completes its current week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petro Diana
Hillsville
Braddock
Wallace
Coates Pleads Guilty in Larceny by Bailee Case
J. W. Coates, charged with larceny by bailee, entered a guilty plea in court Wednesday morning, as reported by Frank Milliken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coates
Frank Milliken
Painful Indigestion Prompts Decatur Woman to Try Electic Bitters
Mrs 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe stomach and bowel pain with no relief from doctors or remedies. She says Electric Bitters worked miraculously, improving at once and leading to complete recovery. The remedy targets liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles and is guaranteed by Pais berger and John F Neely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Civic Bitters
Paisigermeer
John F. Neely
Edward Ward Dies in Santa Fe Wreck Near Stillwell
Edward Hadnett Ward a prominent New Castle businessman and son in law of Robert W Clendenin was killed in a two train collision near Stillwell Kansas on Thursday while returning from the west with his wife and daughter who were uninjured. Ward had traveled through Arizona California and Colorado and returned toward home with plans to visit friends before the derailment. He was a former manager for American Steel and Wire and sales agent for Sharon Steel a Baptist church member noted for integrity and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hadnett Ward
Robert W. Clendenin
North Mercer Street
Santa Fe
Stillwell
Kas
New Castle
California
San Francisco
Pasadena
Arizona
Denver
Cal
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Ward
John Ward
Hamilton
N. Y
Mary Clendenin
R. W. Clendenin
American Steel & Wire Company
John Stevenson
Sharon
Mr. Ward
Sharon Steel Company
South America
Europe
The
Baptist Church
Veteran railroad worker earns name as nestor at Pittsburg yard
The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph profiles W. C. Hunter of New Wilmington born January 8 1836. A 46 year Pennsylvania Railroad veteran now yardmaster at Thirty third and Twenty eighth streets he fought from Peninsular Campaign to Gettysburg and Petersburg without a wound. At 67 he remains active and loyal, refusing pension while praising his division superintendent Andrew Carnegie and his service to the railroad and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. C. Hunter
New Wilmington
Union Station
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mr. Hunter
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Hunter
Army of the Potomac
George B. McClellan
South Mountain
Antietam
Predericksburg
Gettysburg
Weat Point
Andrew Carnegie
Pennsylvania Company
Joseph Hunter
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertised Across Newcastle Areas
Kodol strengthens digestive organs to digest assimilate and transform food into nourishing blood. It claims to cure indigestion and stomach disorders including catarrh. Sold by Paisley’s Pharmacy in New Castle Hutton’s Pharmacy New Castle and Mahoningtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley
New Castle
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Paisley’s
Mahoningtown
Mabel Williams Case Argued For New Trial In Malpractice Suit
Arguments on a motion for a new trial in the Commonwealth v Dr IX Sr Cooper were heard before Judge Wallace. Defense argues errors in jury instructions, corroboration rules, and omissions impacting Albert Stell Maggie Mitchell and Dr Cooper's credibility. Commonwealth DA Medard will respond. Haun case argument follows.
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The
Commonwealth
Dr. IX, Sr. Cooper
Wallace
B. A. Winternitz
Dr. Cooper
Mabel Williams
Charles G. Medard
Itell
Supreme Court
Winternitz
Albert Stell
Albert Itell
Stell
Cooper
Haun
Maggie Mitchell
Mr. Williams
Quarryman Arrested After Pick Handle Fight
John Considine a Hilltown quarryman was arrested Friday and brought before Alderman Cubbison on assault and battery charges. The prosecutor says Considine swung a pick handle, striking his opponent on the head causing severe cuts. Considine denies the charge and posted bail for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Considine
Hilltown
Cubbison
Sylvester Capeville
Considine
Aquire
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promises Skin Cure
A vintage advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a scar free remedy for blind and protruding piles burns and skin diseases. It lists Paisleys Pharmacy New Castle Huttons Pharmacy New Castle and Mahoningtown as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt & Co
DeWitt's
DeWitt
Paisley's
New Castle
Hutton’s Pharmacy
Paisley’s Pharmacy
Mahoningtown
Many Motions In Court Prompt Busy Wednesday Sessions
Judge Wallace presided as numerous motions were heard in the case of Martin W. Ritchie versus Lee R. Gordon along with many divorce subpoenas and publication orders. Several non pros and non press entries were noted for lack of declaration while some estates and sales received court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Martin W. Ritchie
Lee R. Gordon
Gregory & Dickey
J. Norman Martin
B. A. Winternitz
L. M. Uber
J. i. Gregory
H. W. Grigsby
Michael Stoltz
David Allshouse
Humphrey & Hugus
Harriet M. Eliott
William H. Elliott
Josiah Biddle
Katherine Schotech
Andrew Schotsch
Sarah J. Fox
Thomas A. Fox
Martin Bloos
Sarah Joos
Alexander Kirkpatrick
J. W. Cunningham
Cheorge Merkel
Thomas Reese
Catherine Reese
William F. Lloyd
The
New Castle Traction Company
Oscar L. Jackson
James H. Cameron
Alexander Cameron
Nannie Yoho
Frank Yoho
George T. Weingartner
C. G. Martin
Rosina Costa
Sabastiano Costa
John W. Madden
Mary F. Roxburry
James Roxburry
Leech A. Grove
H. W. Hartman
Jennie Shaffer
Minnie McKee
James H. Brown
Mad dog bites horse and cow in New Se Wickley township
A rabid mad dog ran loose last Friday in New Se Wickley township. It bit a horse belonging to William McKim near Ellwood City, causing the animal to show rabies symptoms and be shot. It also bit Edward Mains's cow. the cow remains observed as it is kept penned awaiting signs. Residents fear the dog remains at large and may strike again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Se- Wickley Township
Beaver Falls
William McKim
Ellwood City
Edward Mains
Grove City College Summer Term Opens June 24
The summer term at Grove City college begins Tuesday June 24 for eight weeks. A wide scope of work is guaranteed to teachers and others who wish to spend the summer in study. For information, contact President Isaac C. Ketleritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City College
Isaac C. Ketleritz
Dr Miles Nervine Restorative Nervine Pills Ad
Dyspepsia stems from nervous disorder and Dr Miles' Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills are promoted as a cure. A testimonial from Mars J. Wurm an of Mechanic Falls Maine claims long relief and faithful use, urging readers to obtain the remedies from local dist. and request a free book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Dr. Miles
Another Japh et in search of a father
Conductor Jake Apgar recounts a Peculiar tale from Ellwood City to Warren. An elderly man aboard the PP&E train appeared to be a deserter father of a Rosser youth, bearing a veteran button and a strong family resemblance. The younger Rosser pursued identity but the elder refused to confirm his name or destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Apgar
L. E
Tennyson
Sinoh Arden
Youngstown Telegram
Apgar
Ellwood City
Warren
Rosser
Rosser Farm
Wampun
lLrosser
Ile
Lowellville Faces Servant Girls Union Demand
Lowellville and surrounding area may see a servant girls union move to a general strike unless a wage increase of one dollar per week is granted. Some households have already met the demand while others delay until week’s end. some servants have worked up to eleven years in families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Lowellville
Whch
Food Dealers Warned By Commissioner Circular
Dairy and Food Commissioner Vereen issues circular on the food adulteration act. It allows boron compounds up to one half of one percent in certain foods, but bans boracic acid or any boron compounds in milk cream or butter. Existing milk cream and butter sale laws remain in force and will be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy and Food
Vereen
Judge Wallace hears surety of peace case against John Gibbons
John Gibbons of Wampum faced a surety of the peace charge in open court with Judge Wallace presiding. Mrs. Martha McCaslin testified he threatened her and family while drinking, with Minnie McCaslin and William Waters corroborating. Gibbons was released on his own recognizance to keep the peace until the next term. earlier incidents include an attack on Sheriff Crown in jail and choking a prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbons
Wampum
Martha McCaslin
Wallace
Walter S. Reynolds
Charles H. Young
Charles F. Medard
Commonwealth
Minnie McCaslin
William Waters
New Castle
Dangerous Places in County Buildings and Streets
The grand jury inspected county buildings and cited needed repairs. Recommendations include papering the law library and jury room, improving lighting in vaults, repainting exterior walls and roofs, and addressing unsafe sidewalks and crossings by adding guard gates or flagmen. Foreman James M. Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Register and Recorder’s Office
McCleary Avenue
Trie & Pittsburg
North Hay Street
East Main Street
Crooklyn Avenue
Black Bridge
Erie & Pittsboro Railroad
James M, Watson
Squire Duff III Noted Lawrence County Resident Illness Update
From a New Brighter paper comes news of Squire Duff of Lower Fifth Avenue once a well known Lawrence County resident. He has neuralgia for five months and is barely improved with paralysis on the right side and shoulder, unable to move the latter. Mrs Duff, who broke an arm two months ago, managed to remove the arm from a sling yesterday for the first time since the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Squire Duff
Lower Fifth Avenue
Hood's Sarsaparilla Boosts Energy for Daily Work
A clear brain and healthy body are essential for success. Business men teachers students housewives and other workers say Hood's Sarsaparilla gives them appetite and strength and makes their work seem easy. It over comes that tired feeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Westminster College Commencement Week Outlook
The Youngstown Vindicator notes Westminster College plans to raise at least five thousand dollars by commencement. With about half pledged, Y M C A and Y W C A seek funds for a building as alumni Willard Reed and Scott Thompson visit Youngstown to solicit support.
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Youngstown
Westminister College
Christian Associations
T. C. Anderson
Tarentum
R. G. Ferguson
D. D
Waters
Brooklyn
N. Y
Adelphic
Philomath
Anual
George C. Vincent
Willard Reed
Scott Thompson
Regard ing Ellwood s Mysterious Visitor
An aged man seen near Elwood is identified by family and neighbors as Mr Rouser, claimed to be Jacob Rouser who vanished 40 years ago. The coincidence of exactly 40 years since the disappearance fuels belief the visitor is the Rouser patriarch, a Rouser family farm resident near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rouser
Mr. Reouser
Rouser
Elwood Advocate
Spring meeting of state board of agriculture held
The spring meeting convened here this afternoon with strong statewide representation. Superior Court Judge James A. Beaver presided due to Governor Pennybacker’s absence amid executive duties. Secretary N. B. Critchfield spoke, with remarks from A. L. Martin, Dr. I. A. Thayer, RR. L. Watts, Franklin Menges, J. H. Peachey, and Atherton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Huntingdon
James A. Beaver
Pennypacker
N. B. Critchfield
A. L. Martin
I. A. Thayer
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Tour To Mackinac Islands
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway offers a two week teachers tour to Mackinac Islands for 45 dollars. The group departs Pittsburg on Tuesday July 7 aboard the Cleveland Flyer. A detailed booklet is available from agents or by mail. George H. Thompson city passenger agent and L A Robison general passenger agent oversee the trip in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
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Mackinac Islands
Pittsburg
Mackinac
George
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Peter Bolen
Carlo Testa
L. W. Perkins
Heiskell
Johnston, Holoway & CO
Commerce
Edward Fr. Wand
Kodol
M.kormne
Schloss Bros. & Co
Baltimore
Corymenreo Con Pippikaaal
New Castle, Pa
Cory
Japhet
Squire Duff III
Ellwood
Lake Erie
R. R
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