Miscellaneous items from the court and local incidents
Marriage licenses issued for Salsberg Hennon and Hough Smock with others listed. A Ray Street boy, 18, was injured by a golf ball but not seriously, after which he returned to work at a box factory. Robert M. Winter resigns as Ohio Press Publishing general manager, leaving several papers in good condition. An Italian worker Nass at Marquis brick yard is hurt by a fall fracturing his nose and scalp, while Domenec Faust at Rosena furnace cinder yard sustains a seven inch head wound requiring 25 stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
R. M. McChestney
Ray Street
Frovert Wallace
Robert M. Winter
Ohio Press Publishing Company
Steubertville
Daily Ohio Press
Steubenville
Daily Commercial
Toronto
Daily Advocate
Mingo Junction
Daily Courier-Eagle
Irondale
Youngstown
Patrick Nass
Marquis Brick Yard
North Street
Domenec Faust
South Mill Street
Rosena Furnace
B.S. Goofé
Dogtot
Griggs Youth Injured In Bottle Breakage Incident
George Griggs of McCleary avenue suffered a badly cut right hand when a bottle broke Wednesday evening at the Standard brewery bottling works. Dr. John Foster treated and dressed the wounds. The South New Castle borough council chose a site on Byers Place for a new buff brick school building of five or six rooms with expansion potential. plans are with an architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Samuel Griggs
McCleary Avenue
Standard Brewery
John Foster
South New Castle
Byers Place
Bell in Jail Over Fearful Incident Near Wampum
Francis Bell was jailed after frightening people near Wampum Tuesday. He was brought in by Constable Dindinger on a commitment from Squire B T Brady of Wampum. Bell faces firearms and peace breach charges from Laura Daniels and both Laura and Stella Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bell
Wampum
Dindinger
Squire B. T. Brady
Bell
Laura Daniels
Laura
Stella Daniels
Explosions Burn Lawrence Woman In Gasoline Mishap
Mrs Annie Fitzpatrick of Lawrence and Shenango streets was badly burned on the face and eyes when a dipper of gasoline used for washing mixed with water on a stove exploded. The flames were smothered, the house saved, and Dr Samuel Warner treated her burns. He fears eye injury may be limited though the face remains severely swollen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Fitzpatrick
Lawrence
Shenango
Samuel Warner
Pastor Palmer Leaves City for Year of Writing
Rev Earle F Palmer of First Baptist departs for New York after obtaining a leave of absence. He will spend 12 months in literary and newspaper work, serving as a staff writer for the New York Tribune in the religious department. He plans to visit the Pan American exposition en route and begin work mid month with duties at Adirondack summer resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle F. Palmer
First Baptist Church
New York
New York Tribune
Adirondacks
Northern city growth and notable summer building plans
Improvements in the northern city area include new brick residences on Wallace and Park avenues and several homes on Boyles avenue. Developers L. Uber, H. O. Dunkle, and John S. Martin plan substantial building this summer after a lengthy drought of good weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L., M. Uber
Wallace Avenue
H. O. Dunkle
Park Avenue
John S. Martin
Moody
Beardy Attacked Near New Castle With Hatchet
Beardy was struck across the nose and sustained gashes on his left eye and cheek in an attack described as committed with a hatchet. Dr. I mer Norris treated him in Hillsville and Beardy traveled to New Castle on Saturday to file information against the assailant, said to be a man well known to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardy
Imer Norris
Hillsville
New Castle
Robbers discard clothing tied to Chewton escape
The Ellwood City Citizen reports Burns robbery witnesses say the getaway buggies left a cache of worn garments along the road to Chewton. Laundered collars cuffs and handkerchiefs were found, one bearing N and others initials J. W. K. suggesting a suspect named Keenan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Chewton
Keenan
Judge orders public sale of Joseph Murphy property
Judge Buffington of the United States district court in Pittsburg ordered a public sale of the property of Joseph Murphy of this city whose affairs were placed in bankruptcy jurisdiction. Murphy will retire to manage the Donora nail mill near Brownsville after the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington
United States District Court
Pittsburg
Joseph Murphy
Murphy
Donora
Brownsville
Accident Injures Worker at Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Bert Earl, a Pennsyl vania Engineering Works employee, suffered a deep four inch gash on his right forearm when a hammer struck by an assistant caused a spall to fly off a tool. Several small arteries were severed and heavy bleeding followed. Dr. Ed. Cooper treated and Earl will be off work for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Earl
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Cooper
Earl
Presiding Elder Relocates to New Wilmington House
Presiding Elder Rev Randolph rents the vacated Weidler residence in New Wilmington and will live there for the summer. The new house has modern improvements on a pleasant street in the college town. Local Methodists welcome him, and the congregation’s church is thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Randolph
Weidler
New Wilmington
College Town
Quarry Expansion Promises Major County Project
A Neshannock Falls correspondent notes increased quarry operations and shipping from two to five carloads daily as the work shifts to the big ledge and railroad switch. The Swagger house undergoes remodeling to house workers, and fifty cutters are projected within six months. Meanwhile John Brownlee, 20 months, suffered a severe cut above the eye after a fall while playing. Dr. J A Smith treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshannock Falls
Big Ledge
Swagger
John
Robert Brownlee
Dewey Avenue
J. A. Smith
Croton Avenue
Hugh Rocks Appointed Clerk at New Castle Post Office
Hugh Rocks of Pearson street has been appointed to a clerkship in the New Castle post office by Postmaster John B. Brown. He will assume duties on July 1 after learning the job in the office. Rocks, a noted city coat maker, earns the government position with support from friends. A week saw many mortgages recorded at the courthouse, most on city property, totaling 23005 with six on county land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Rocks
Pearson Street
New Castle
John B. Brown
Mr. Rocks
Girl Missing Four Weeks Found at Ellwood City
A 16 year old colored girl Joiner disappeared from 14 Croton avenue rear and was located at Ellwood City living with a colored family. Police found her a few days ago. mother notified and brought her home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joiner
Croton Avenue
Ellwood City
Two Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses in Secret Docket
Alva F. Book and Miss Anna J. Wallace of Edenburg and Fred J. Hough and Miss Vernice Smock of New Brighton were issued licenses Thursday. Both couples asked for secrecy, but their marriages were entered in the large license docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. Campbell
Peter Salsberg
Cora Jane Hennon
Wampum
Freda, Hough
Vernice Smock
New Brighton
Theon McMutrie
Margaret Ann Humphreys
New Castie
Gaetano Decerbo
Antonia Nocera
Hillsville
Alva F. Book
Anna J. Wallace
Edenburg
Fred J. Hough
Return of Deevers Sparks Enthusiastic Westminster Rally
Westminster college students seized Deevers upon his Buffalo return and carried him at the head of a cheering procession through town amid an unusually vigorous demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster College
Deevers
Buffalo
Speech under protest at old college during student assembly
The entire student body gathered as a speech was demanded despite protests. A decorated carriage in Westminster colors was brought out as Deeversa rode. President Ferguson and Professors Freeman and Barnes led by being drawn through the grounds to town. Nicholas Julian, a local Italian, suffered a severe foot injury at work when his foot was caught in a cage bar and crushed, receiving treatment at his home from a North Mercer street surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old College
Westminster
Ferguson
Profs
Freeman
Barnes
Nicholas Julian
Jefferson Street
Rosena
Alote Ie
Mercer Street
Gasoline Stove Explosion Sparks Fire in Mahoning Home
A gasoline stove exploded in Samuel Barnes’s Mahoning township home on Thursday evening. The house caught fire but the family contained the blaze. Seventh ward engine company responded though not needed. Loss described as small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Barnes
Mahoning Township
Seventh Ward
Burns at Engineering Works Sideline Man and Stitches for Head Wound
Howard Berger of West Washington street suffered deep burns to his left foot when hot metal ran into his shoe at the Engineering works where he is a moulder. The accident will keep him from work for some time. On Moravia street a Pole with an unpronounceable name fell down stairs and cut his head badly needing 15 stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Berger
West Washington Street
John Foster
Riley
Moravia Street
Ace v. Neshannonk supervisors water restriction case
Judge Wallace began testimony Friday in the injunction proceeding of Mrs. Elizabeth Ace against the Ne shannock township supervisors. Many witnesses were examined and the hearing will continue Saturday. Ace seeks an order restraining the supervisors from turning water on the Wilmington road to her Clover property. Gardner represents Ace while Akens and Porter appear for the supervisors.
Local man to build new Graceland burial vault this summer
Robert W. Clendenin of North Mercer street will erect a handsome family burial vault at Graceland cemetery this summer. Architect W. G. Eckles designs the cut stone structure, costing about 5500 dollars. Site near the entrance is planned but not yet fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Clendenin
North
Mercer Street
New Graceland Cemetery
W. G. Eckles
Local injuries and civic updates in Polk County
Mrs. Mary Whiteman suffers a broken left leg after a fall amid long illness and brittle bones. Antonio Punziare, injured by a quarry blast, receives head wound. Dr. Smith attends. Samuel Maitland burned by ammonia at a furnace. Dr. Lee reports prognosis improvement. Judge Wallace grants a divorce decree in Frisbee case after settlement. Examinations for permanent certificates set for June 26 27 at the high school. New rural free delivery route extends to Pulaski with 109 houses served daily. American Car Ship Hardware prepares to operate in the Keystone Plow building manufacturing electrical and related hardware. A new locomotive for Johnson limestone quarries arrives in Hillsville, inspected by railroad men. James Russell sustains a back hand fracture from a horse step at Aukerman & Ross stables.
Statesman of Deadly Accident At Ashtabula
James Rice a Pennsylvania brakeman well known in the city was instantly killed Friday at Ashtabula. He attempted to step onto an approaching engine, missed his footing, and fell beneath the wheels as the locomotive passed over him. He had run on the local through this city for more than two years and was known to many railroad men. A North Jefferson street physician provided surgical aid after an injury to another man’s hand during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rice
Pennsylvania
Ashtabula
Rice
Stone Cutter Hurt Falling From Train at Edenburge
David Hutchenson of Wampum a stone cutter had been in Youngstown Friday and on returning by a P and L E train fell from the train at Edenburge suffering bruises. An engine was sent for the company surgeon who found him not badly hurt and sent him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hutchenson
Wampum
Youngstown
Edenburge
Seventh Ward
Octagenarian Farmer Jonathan Keller Dies at 89
Jonathan Keller a prominent farmer from Slipperyrock township died Tuesday at age 89 at his daughter Mrs Reuben Kerchoff home. Born in Berks County he and his wife were robbed years ago and survive by three daughters Mrs Reuben Kerchoff Mrs A N Hazen and Mrs I J McKee and Mrs W B Reed. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the Kerchoff home with interment at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Keller
Reuben Kerchoff
Slipperyrock
A. N. Hazen
Butler Avenue
I. J
McKee
Wilksburg
W. B. Reed
Shenango Township
Kerchoff
Slipperyrock Township
Greenwood Cemetery
Grand Jury Returns True Bills in Multiple Commonwealth Cases
The grand jury met Tuesday afternoon returning true bills in several cases. Defendants include Grant Howard alias Brock for carrying concealed weapons, Christopher Evans for felonious rape and related offenses, and Mary Scanlon for larceny and receiving stolen goods. Other indictments cover affray and unlawful assembly, public nuisance, scrap iron charges involving minors, and related misdemeanors. George E. Martin’s Sunday fishing case was not a true bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Grant Howard
Brock
Jacob Dindinger
Christopher Evans
Nannie Miller
Laughey
McConaghy
J. R. MccConaghy
Nathan Houston
KE. J. Bischoffberger
W. B. VanGorder
Thomas Musses
John M. Powell
Joseph Levine
Mary Scanlon
A.V. Berry
George E. Martin
L. E. Houk
Prudential Trust Company 4 Percent Investment Advert
Advertisement promotes a 4 percent annual return compounded semiannually from the Prudential Trust Company located at Penn and Center avenues in Pittsburgh. It claims to be a safe investment superior to many mortgages and real estate, inviting deposits from $1 and up and offering mail-in deposits and a book of information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Trust Company
Penn and Center Avenues
Pittsburg
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
Shake Into Your Shoes. Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful smarting feet growing nails and instantly relieves corns and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and prevents sweating and tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or mail 25c stamps. Trial package free. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Painful Wound Sidelines Local Tin Mill Catcher
Edward McGoun of Court Street, a catcher at the Greer tin mill, is suffering from a catarrh of the left hand caused by a bruise. The injury will keep him from work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McGoun
Court Street
Greer Tin Mill
Temperance Work Among Children and the Loyal Temperance Legion
Mrs. John Bay outlines a plan to teach children temperance through the Loyal Temperance Legion. The talk urges training children as future abstainers and voters, notes slow adult adoption, and stresses dues funded by appeals and events. It promotes infant education and urges WCTU members to mentor young people toward total abstinence and prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bay
Maria
Friends of the Temperance Catse
Christian Temperance
Joseph
Moses
Samuel
David
Jeremiah
Christ
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Loyal Temperance Legion
Politican
Union
Henry Somerset
Lady Henry
Somerset
Loyal
Temperance Legion
Manu
Anna Gordon
Sheriff Sale Notices from Lawrence County Pa 1901
Writs issued from the Court of Common Pleas expose two parcels in Lawrence County for public sale at New Castle Court House on Saturday July 6 1901 at 2 pm. The first tract lies in North Beaver township containing ten acres six perches and was conveyed to Henry Neiman in trust for Mahoning Junction Oil Company. The second tract is in New Castle Third ward with multiple lots totaling 42 by 120 feet featuring a two story six room dwelling with modern utilities. Both are listed as property of Mahoning Junction Oil Company and estate of Edward H Jones with several named defendants and tenants. Sale conducted by Sheriff James H Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Lawrence County
New Castle
Beaver Township
Penna
William Witherow
William Miller
Ephraim Phillips
Dallas Bender
C. B. Vance
Henry Neiman
Mahoning Junction Oil Company
Recorder's Office
Mahoning Zone Oil Company
W. Cox
Third Ward
City of
Pennsylvania
Brooklyn Avenue
McMillin & Gailey
James M. McMillin
Edward H. Jones
Mary E. Frew
Jennie A. Jones
Robert W. Alexander
Aaron Bennett
James H. Brown
The New Woman and a New Health Treatment
Mrs Rose Parker and Dr Rachel A Magaw praise Peruna for back pain relief and renewed health. The piece appeals to readers to send name address and symptoms to Dr Hartman in Columbus for a one month home treatment. Free Health and Beauty booklet offered by The Peruna Medicine Co of Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Parker
William Downs
Woman's Relief Corps No
Northwestern Legion of Honor
Central Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
Rachel A. Magaw
W. Jefferson Street
Springfield
Auditor's Notice in Fourth and Final Account
Auditor J. W. Nelson, appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County, will pass on exceptions, restate and distribute the balance in the Dunn Buf finger Rice Frew case. Hearing at his New Castle office on June 28, 1901 at 10 a.m. all interested parties must file claims or be barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dickey
Dunn, Buffinger, Rice & Frew, Ltd
Court of Common Pleas
Lawrence County
Bower Block
New Castle
J. W. Nelson
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by South American Tonic
A historic advertisement touts a stomach disease cure called South American Tonic. It promises permanent relief from indigestion and stomach weakness with the first dose and claims universal applicability. Sold by George W Cutt, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Cutt
Dru New
Common Council Bill No 14 Ordinance Text
A municipal ordinance bill numbered 14 is introduced by the common council. The document appears to duplicate the bill’s title and presents no added context or text beyond the formal designation.
Common Council Bill 10 Opens Richelieu Avenue in New Castle
Common Council Bill No 10 introduced by Wm Carlisle on April 22 1901 directs opening Richelieu avenue between East Main Street and Erie avenue in the Third Ward. The ordinance, approved February 18, 1901, provides for damages and benefits to be assessed under the 1891 act and P. L. 75. City Clerk John C Jackson signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Wm. Carlisle
Rie Avenue
East Main Street
Erie Avenue
Third Ward
Ord
City of
New Castle, Bay
Richelieu Avenue
East Street
Dinance
Act of Assembly
John C. Jackson
City to grade South Cedar Street at property cost
Ordinance by New Castle officials provides for grading South Cedar Street between Lacock Street and the line of lands of the Pennsylvania Company, to be paid by abutting properties according to benefits. Damages from the work will be assessed on benefited properties under existing city ordinances and state acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioto Street
City of
New Castle
Reynolds Street
Acts Assembly
John C. Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seele Houke
Houk
Dollar Savings Association
Mercer
Louis Beardy
Bessemer
P.D. Davidson
Optician
B. Washington Street
Mary Whiteman
Pollock Avenue
Antonio Punziare
Frank Tono
Pearson
Samuel Maitland
W. H. Lee
William D. Wallace
Edward M. Frisbee
Susan W. Frisbee
Pulaski
W. W. Byers
American Car & Ship Hardware Manufacturing Company
Keystone Plow Company
Johnson
H. K. Porter Company
George W. Johnson
Jas. Russell
Chestnut Street
Aukerman & Ross’ Stables
Russell
Sheriff's Sales
J. A. George
Andrew King
Lawrence Co Pa
Aslan
WSL
UTE
John ¢. King
Enon Valley
Pall Mth
May
Oscar L. Jackson
Il Tate
Tate
John Robison
Lawrence Pa
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