Eight of eighteen indictments heard in criminal court
Judge Wallace presided as eight of the June term indictments came before him. Trials opened with cases including Albert Smith on an assault charge, Edward Ryan larceny, and a sex offense against a 12 year old. Verdicts and pleas followed with several defendants awaiting further action as court adjourned for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Albert Smith
G. A. Tice
Amelia Morrison
Evans
Viret
Joseph ©. Ewing
Seventh Ward
A. M. Houk
Shenango Township
Thomas McCoy
Plaingrove
Wm. V Pareons
Fourth Ward
Albert Weller
Eiiwood Iafton
A. Blackstone
Hl. Akens
John B. Rapson
Charter FE
Medard
George W. Mypore
W. F. Gordon
J. H. Tross
Thomas B. Graham
Moore
John Ramsey
J. Lee McPate
Eva
John Warner
North Beaver Township
Ramsey
The
Commonwealth
J. J. Miller
W. A. Hutchinson
Wm. Spade
L. R. McFarland
Edward Ryan
William Schott
Ryan
A. W. Gardner
Clyde V. Riley
Charles E. Medard
Ellwood City
Schott
Fred Catchett
Ile
Margaret McDonald
Samuel Biggs
Jacob Smith
Frank A. Blackstone
Smith
Division Street
Edwin S. Cooper
Biggs
Cooper
Kings
Edwin
Dr. Cooper
Judge Greer of Butler Slugs an Attorney
Telegram from Butler reports a street confrontation between Judge John M. Greer and Wilkinsburg attorney W. Q. Walker on Main Street near the post office. Both men exchanged blows as tensions rose in the Republican primary battle, witnessed by about fifty people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
John M. Greer
Wilkinsburg
Main Street
Wilkmsburg
Walker
Burglaries Reported in Lowellville and Surrounding Towns
The Youngstown Vindicator notes a burglary at J. G. Erskine’s Lowellville store last night. Entry was gained by panel removal. cash, shoes, clothing, knives, razors and jewelry were taken worth various amounts. No clue to the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
J. G. Erskine
Lowellville
Erskine
Fire in House Where the Mother Lays Dead
Fire on the roof of the McCurdy home at 129 Pittsburg street was caused by soot from a chimney. The body of Mrs Blanche McCurdy, mother of the family, lay in the parlor and was to be buried Wednesday afternoon. Fire was put out with no further loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Court Streets
PP. C. McCurdy
Pittsburg Street
Blanche McCurdy
Slander Case May Follow Will Contest At Mercer Court
Testimony heard in Mercer before Judge Miller on a will contest over Charles Buxton of Neshannock township died May 3 1900. His brother Robert Buxton and sister Mrs Elizabeth McKinney allege mental incompetence and improper influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Mercer
Charles Buxton
Neshannoock Township
Robert Buxton
Elizabeth McKinney
Petersburg
John Buxton
Atorneya
R. K. Aiken
M. Meonnell
Andttorneys
J. Norman Martin
Chas. Buxton
Neshannock Township
Robert McKinney
Wallace
Robert A. Wallace
D.S. Morris
Buxton
Mr. Morris
Job Rosin
Kate Buxton
Pigeon From Local Tracks Lives With Smith Store Owner
An injured handsome fan-tail pigeon found by a Pennsylvania railroad engineer between a boiler and steam chest near Oil City is now in the care of Joe Holtzman of the Smith cigar store. The bird, white and once a pet, had burned feet and clipped wing and may be a lost pet from Lawrence County. Holtzman will tend it until the owner is located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe’ Holtzman
Smith Cigar Store
Pennsylvania Railroad
Here
New Castle
Oil City
Holtzman
Lawrence County
Percheron Stallion Sposo Standing Near Volant
Thorough grey Percheron stallion Sposo will stand for 1902 season at my barn in Washington township three miles east of Volant. Terms eight dollars to insure a diving colt. J. B. Martin announces the stud service and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sposo
Washington Township
Volant
Martin
Amanda M. Craig Dies in Denver After Lifelike Pilgrimage
Former New Castle resident Amanda M. Craig died March 26 1902 in Denver Colorado at her daughter Mrs A R Johnson s home She was born May 6 1832 in New Castle Pa and lived in Castle Rock Pasadena and near Castle Rock before settling in Colorado and California She leaves a son Walter in Colorado and two daughters Mrs A B Johnson and Mrs J P Riggs The writer recalls her cheerful patient spirit and kindness through years of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Castle Rock
Colorado
Lusadena
California
Walter
A. B. Johnson
United States
Amoy
China
J. P. Riggs
Greenland
Effects of the furnace shutdown in Youngstown region
The Youngstown Vindicator reports blast furnace strike effects spreading beyond steelworkers. Layoffs extend to railroad and quarry labor in Lawrence County Pennsylvania and nearby valleys. In Hillville near the Mahoning River Italians dominate quarry labor while US Steel and independents share output, with distress rising if the strike lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Butlers
New Castle
Hilleville
Mahoning River
United States Steel Corporation
Prisoners Burke and Woods Taken to Penitentiary
Sheriff James H. Brown escorted John Burke and Henry Woods to the penitentiary after they pleaded guilty. Woods received 429 months with 2 years for stealing a watch and 5 months for contempt of court remarks. Burke drew 17 months after holding up Constable John Stitt. both men had prior prison time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Brown
John Burke
Henry Woods
Wallace
Woods
Fred A. Queer
Burke
John Stitt
Khan
Stitt
Cupboard Topples on Small Children at Home
An accident at the Evans residence on North Walnut street involved Elsie four and Vernon four and Nancy as three siblings playing when a cupboard toppled. The cabinet fell and shattered dishes while the girl Elsie was reaching a dish. all three were cut by flying fragments but none were fatally harmed. Dr. F. E. Lee Boyles relocated his office to 70 East North Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip S. Evans
No. 59
North Walnut Street
Elsie
Vernon
Nancy
FE. Lee Boyles
Washington Street
East North Street
Westminster College Commencement Marked by Semi Centennial Events
Westminster College at New Wilmington observes its semi centennial with a multi day commencement program from June 15 to 18. The schedule includes junior contest, sermons, class day exercises, campus concert, alumni reunions and addresses led by Rev. J B Ricketts and others. Honors lists name top classical and scientific graduates with a long roster of bachelor degrees and summa cum laude distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Thomas Park
D. D
Allegheny
J. B. Ricketts
Wimerding
Walter M. Lindsay
Pittsburg
J. DB. McMichael
Dayton
Medard
J. W. Witherspoon
Col Lege
J. K. Mcclurkin
D. B
R. M. Russell
Snocom
SS. J. Seovel
Wooster
Thomas Dixon
New York
Sarah FE. Mercer
Clyde Gigson
Charles Dew
Braeden
West Sunbury
Clark FL Campbell
Sherrifield
Flora M. Conway
Sunbury
Roland G. Deevers
Wilmerding
Hodland Donaldson
Midway
James H. Grier
Bellevue
Anna A. Houston
Alvin RR. Hunt
Cambridge
N. Y
Elsie Jaxtheimer
Mary A. Kemps
Roy G. Kennedy
Sharpsburg
Julia T. Kennedy
Alfred McP. Lang
Ottsburg
Ralph G. McGill
Hanna M. McKelvey
William L. McKay
Greenville
James J. McMichels
Cora B. Marshall
Jamestown
Julia F. Medard
Mercer
Sara E. Mercer
Earl Bb. Miller
John H. Moore
Hickory
Roy Neville
Sharon
Victoria J. Reisinger
Beaver
Mary FE. Scott
Mary E. Sharp
Tlugh G. Snodgrass
West Middlesex
John A. Veazey
Albert G. Weidler
Eric
Nathan. Wright
Metz
Gilbert F. Zehner
Ralph C. Adams
Utica
Benjamin A. Allison
John K. Gamble
Clyde Gibson
John L. McBride
McDonald
William J. Williams, Jr
Caledonia
Charles H. Baldwin
New Castle
James M. Briceland
T Edward P. Cole
John L. Degelman
Alexander H. Fulton
Key
Frances J. Gibson
Mount Jackson
Sarah M. Given
Carnegie
Frank Mc’. Houson
New Willmington
Samuel H. Johnson
Mary E. Lea
Jeannie E., McKee
Butler
Anna L. Mitchell
New
Hugh G. Snodgrass
Breaden
Clark F. Campbell
Edward P. Cole
Alvan R. Hunt
Mary Ef, Lea
Hannah M. McKelvey
Jeannie FE. Mc
Fever and ague blamed on Shenango water vapors in 1840s
A Shenango correspondent argues fever and ague spread along the Shenango river from New Castle to Hartstown in the 1840s and nearby towns had no cases. He links illness to vapors from Shenango Water and the jetty distributing them citywide via the water company, challenging scientific analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango River
Baral
New Castle
Hartstown
West New Castle
Shenango
Neshannock
Water Company
Water Company Or the Advocates of the Shenango
Wanted a good girl for general housework
Wanted a good girl for general housework with good wages. No small children. Apply at 64 North Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mill Street
Wedding Delayed By Minister Mixup In New Castle
May Barber and Frank Yoho faced a hours long delay as Rev Randolph failed to arrive at the planned Ralph Avenue home. Unable to reach the couple directly, Jancy Mills finally performed the ceremony after a mistaken address and a family-name confusion, all ending happily with the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May Barber
Ralph Avenue
Frank Yoho
Malph Avenue
RR. F. Randolph
Jancy
Tey Mills
Randolph
Plain Grove
Death of Andrew C Parks Recalls Sharon Losses
The late Andrew C Parks formerly of Enon Valley died after typhoid illness at 51. He owned a Sharon drug store, faced hard luck, and left a wife and four children. Funeral services were held at home and his body will be transported to Enon Valley for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew C. Parks
Sharon
Sth
Parks
Enon Valley
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Wallace Case Before United Presbyterian Assembly
The Wallace ecclesiastical dispute unfolds at the United Presbyterian general assembly in Pittsburg. Civil court action restored Rev. Wallace to the James town pastorate amid church factional maneuvers and threats of deposition by Lake presbytery. The Lake presbytery seeks assembly direction while asserting authority over Wallace’s official status and pulpits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wallace
United Presterian General Assembly
Pittsburg
Wallace
Jamestown
Mercer County
Presbytery
Lake Presbytery
Frankfort
Boat Collision Causes Nervous Prostration at Cascade Park
Miss Margaret Butler, seriously ill at her Fourth Street home, suffered nervous prostration after witnessing an electric launch collide with a row boat at Cascade park Decoration day. The accident threw four people into the water and they were rescued with difficulty, witnessed by many including Miss Butler and Miss Myrtle Braun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Butler
Fourth Street
Cascade Park
Miss Butler
Myrtle Braun
Elwood Eagle
Trial of Sylvester Redman for assault and battery
In a courtroom before Judge J Wallace, Sylvester Redman faced trial on charges of assault and battery against Dr. Jackson. Prosecution witnesses Edna W. Jackson and others testified to the March incident outside the physician’s office, with medical testimony indicating lasting injuries and impaired mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Redman
J Wallace
Edna W. Jackson
Samuel Jackson
New Bedford
Redman
Jackson
Redmon
Cruelty Charged in Divorce Case McCurdy
Mrs Lillian McCurdy sues Lewis McCurdy alleging cruelty as the grounds for divorce. The couple wed June 19 1895 and lived together until March 15 192. Attorney Frank A Blackstone represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Blackstone Theaday
Lillian McCurdy
Lewis McCurdy
Thieves Make a Rich Haul in South Bend
Thieves entered the residence of Andrew Kuntsman a saloonkeeper Sunday morning and got 1300 dollars in money two diamond studs and his wife jewelry casket containing 10000 dollars worth of jewelry were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press Dispatch
South Bend
Ind
Andrew Kuntsman
Pension Granted for John H. Smith and Heirs of Jobtudy
A pension of $12 a month is issued to John H. Smith of New Castle. The minor children of the late Jobtudy of Volant receive $16 a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. HH. Smith
New Castle
Job Tudy
Volant
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Pritchet
Ellen O'Conners
Emery
Miss O' Conners
Pritchet
Miss Conners
Miss O'Conners
Catherine O' Conners
Pritcher
Thomas Evans
Euclid Avenue
Greer
Pen
A. C. Parks
Oxfords
Grouch
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