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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1909

Page

6

Gould Woman Testifies on Wardrobe and Finances in Divorce Case

Mrs Gould recounts visits with Dustin Farnum and details her lavish lifestyle at Castle Gould Palm Beach and St Regis. She explains purchases and servants costs, notes use of detectives, and defends spending as necessary for her social position.

Gould Nicoll Dustin Farnum Farnum St. Regis Hartford Castle Gould Schneider Hyman Shearn Paris Belmont Miss Robson Nassau County Elijah Sells

Weston Still Plodding Toward Pacific Coast

Wes Ron continues his cross country trek toward the Pacific coast after a delay near Marston Wyoming. He paused yesterday due to worn shoes and resumed once a replacement pair arrived.

Weston Pacific Coast United Press Wyo Wes Ron Marston Here

Grand Opening at the Bugar Garden

Carnations and roses were given away free during the event at the Bugar location with attendees invited to celebrate the opening on the day and the following Tuesday.

Morse and Curtis Case Dramatizes Bank Looting Claims

Former bank officials Morse and Curtis are accused of diverting Bank of North America funds into speculative ventures. Prosecutor Stimson paints Morse as the controlling force, ousting Edwards and placing Curtis as a loyal executor, alleging flagrant law violations and looting. The court will rule on Morse’s appeal admission pending.

Littleton Morse Alfred H. Curtis Bank of North America Washington Wall Street Knickerbocker Trust Co Stimson Curtis Richard L. Edwards Edwards Clay Charles W. Morse

Greer Mill Men Decide to Stay in Open Shop Stand

The Tin Plate Workers of America threaten a nationwide strike if open shop policy is imposed after July 16. Finishing department workers, loyal to current wage scales, fear 12 hour days and Sunday operation under an open shop. They advocate conservatism and remain united across most American Tin Plate mills.

Greer Mill Tin Plate Workers of America American Tin Plate Company

Death ends long and useful life of Mrs. McCay

Mrs. Anna Maria McCay of this city died Monday at her daughter’s home on the Harlansburg road after years of illness following a stroke six years ago. Born April 8 1840, she was 69 years old and leaves her husband four daughters a brother and a sister. Funeral is Wednesday at 2 pm at the residence with interment at Hermon.

Anna Maria McCay William McCay William Kemp McCaslin Harlansburg Road Mrs. McCay Old Homestead County Line Cascade Streets George Sarah Moses Harlansburg Hermon Township Butler County United Presbyterian Church West Liberty Street William Badger Chester G Portersville Anna Dickey Slippery Rock Jemima Victor Eakin Pittsburg Street McLeister West Liberty Church West Liberty Lawrence County Maria Smith Hezekiah Smith Mahoning Road Union Township Smith Mt. Jackson Robert Elizabeth (Miller) Cameron John and Logan Smith Abraham Primm James B Samuel Smith Elizabeth Lyman Cyrus MacLandton Cameron Greenwood Cemetery

Man Killed by Train Buried Today

Funeral services were held Monday at 9 o'clock at St Vitus church for Peter Manna of West Pittsburg the B and O railroad section hand killed by a train Saturday. Father Nicholas DeMita officiated and burial followed at St Joseph's Cemetery with many countrymen in attendance.

St. Vitus’ Church Peter Manna West Pittsburg Nicholas DeMita St. Joseph's Cemetery

Crowded Auto Race Prep at Crown Point

Warming up for the auto race begins as barriers go up at the crossroads in Crown Point Indiana. Guards will supervise and drivers arrive ahead of Friday and Saturday events. George Robertson on his Locomobile posted a 26 minute lap in yesterday's trials as crews plan course improvements and cementing soft spots while promoters have invested nearly $30 000.

Crown Point Ind George Robertson Vanderbilt

Deaths of the Day John Oursler Hartsuff Infant

The infant son of Odley J. Hartsuff and wife died at Sewickley hospital at 11:30 Sunday after indigestion. He was three months old and had recently shown strength gains before declining. Funeral arrangements to be announced after arrival of relatives.

Odley J. H. Hartsuff New Castle Works Carnegie Company John Oursler Hartsuff Sewickley Hospital

Auspicious Camp Meeting Opens At Air Dome

The New Castle Holiness association opened its camp meetings under favorable conditions in the Air dome Sunday afternoon. Rev. H. C. Morrison of Louisville preached at both services, with music directed by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Maitland. Meetings continue daily this week at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

New Castle

Evangelist H. C. Morrison Preaches at First M E Church

Evangelist H. C. Morrison of Louisville Ky filled the pulpit at the First M E Church Sunday morning and delivered a forceful sermon on John the Baptist His vigor and earnest manner were noted He preaches daily at the Airdome at 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM

H. C. Morrison Louisville Airdome John the Baptist Morrison

Automobile Smashed by Train Near Greenville

An automobile valued at 4000 dollars owned by W. B. Fullerton of New York stalled on Bessemer and Lake Erie tracks near Greenville. Mrs. Fullerton left the car before it was struck by the train. The owner could not start the vehicle in time and it was demolished.

W. 8. Fullerton New York City Bessemer & Lake Erie Greenville

Funeral Services for Ada May Atkins Held at Home

Funeral services for the late Ada May Atkins were conducted Sunday at 2 30 PM at her mother Mrs Charles Tildens residence with Rev L M Upperman and Rev West officiating and church choir providing music Beautiful flowers covered the casket Interment followed at Graceland Cemetery Pallbearers were Fred Wilks Louis Tilghman Alex Denny and Charles Taylor

Ada May Atkins Charles Tilden L. M. Upperman West Graceland Cemetery Fred Wilks Louis Tilghman Alex Denny Charles Taylor

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs A W Pickett in St Joseph Church

Friends and relatives gathered Monday morning at St Joseph's church for the last rites of Mrs A W Pickett who died Friday. Father Eger said mass for her soul. Interment followed in St Joseph's cemetery with pallbearers Peter Lehan Charles Creelan Joseph Flynn John Kilch Joseph Rocks and Joseph Wilkner. Attendees from Oil City included Mrs Lacey Wickett and daughter May Fred Pickett and Mr and Mrs Chas Pickett.

St. Joseph's Church A. W. Pickett Father Eger St. Joseph's Cemetery Peter Lehan Charles Creelan Joseph Flynn John Kilch Joseph Rocks Joseph Wilkner Lacey Wickett May Fred Pickett Chas, Pickett Oil City

Ben Hur Members Honor Their Dead

Rigelcourt No. 9 Tribe of Ben Hur held memorial services Sunday at 3 PM in their hall in the Jackson block. Dr. E. E. Higley of the First M. E. church gave an eloquent address and special music enhanced the program. Committee: Frances Mershimer, Mrs. Annie Coulter, Mrs. Minnie Mayers.

Rigelcourt No. 9 Tribe of Ben Hur Jackson Block E. E. Higley M. E. Church Frances Mershimer Annie Coulter Minnie Mayers

Visitor Fills Pulpit at First Christian Church

Holly M. Hale of Crafton Pennsylvania and family were guests at Rev. and Mrs Brooks home. Hale filled the pulpit Sunday evening delivering a sermon titled Man's Greatest Discovery.

Holly M. Hale Crafton Brooks First Christian Church

Mrs Connery Reopens Home After Serious Operation

Mrs. Connery wife of Fire Chief Frank Connery has recovered from a serious operation at New Castle hospital and is able to return home today.

Connery Frank Connery New Castle Hospital

Children Day Program At First Baptist Sunday School

Observed at the First Baptist Sunday school with songs responsive readings and prayers led by the pastor. A long list of recitations and solos followed from students including Lillian Bonna Mary Owens Frances Bell Olive Emery and Ruth Shaffer with groups The Remley sisters Helen Mitchell and others performing songs. The program closed with a benediction.

First Baptist Sunday School Lillian Bonna Mary Owens Frances Bell Charlotte Emery Garth Rapson Catherine Smith Ruth Shaffer Jean Ingham Rachel Owens Mary Fox

Deaths of Mrs Mary A Williams and Infant Frank Khoip

Notices report the death Saturday morning of Mrs. Mary A wife of Charlies Williams at 814 Onyx Mount Oliver. The infant Frank Khoip died Sunday afternoon at age one day and was interred at St Josephs Cemetery. Mrs William Badger and Mrs Jane Badger died at their Brady homes.

Mary A Charlies Williams Wealdenges Onyx Mount Oliver William Badger Jane Badger Brady

Nurse Association Meeting Time Change

The Visiting Nurse's Association will convene at the Y W C A on Wednesday afternoon instead of Tuesday for the regular meeting.

Visiting Nurse’s Association

Hospital notes on Harry Lebo's recovery

Harry Lebo of Moravia street who was thrown from his horse and injured about the head is much improved and left Shenango Valley hospital Monday.

Harry Lebo Moravia Street Shenango Valley Hospital

Romans Practiced Universal Shorthand in Schools

The article notes that ancient Romans used a shorthand system universally taught in schools and that Emperor Titus was reputedly an expert.

Titus

No such thing as unskilled labor says judge

A Washington juvenile court judge asserts there is no unskilled labor, but the writer notes the irony when a city man in the country attempts to chop wood. The piece challenges class and skill assumptions with a pointed anecdote.

Washington

Thiel College Chooses C Theodore Benze as President

In Greenville Pennsylvania on June 14 trustees of Thiel College elected Rev C Theodore Benze of Erie president of the college. The synod leader is expected to accept the position unanimously.

Greenville Thiel College Pittsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kittanning C. Theodore Benze Erie

Man Lives Like a Lord Yet Proved Mean in Town

A local resident, famed for opulent living, shocks neighbors with a harsh temper and petty disputes. Police investigated complaints about abusive behavior toward service workers and neighbors, drawing attention to a clash between wealth display and personal conduct.

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