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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1901

Page

13

Eight Character Witnesses Rally for Perry Douds Trial

A court session on Perry Douds sees eight character witnesses testifying to his good reputation while handwriting experts dispute whether he authored several anonymous letters. Judge Wallace limits witnesses to twelve. testimony covers Douds' character, handwriting, and associations, with mixed opinions from local officials and residents.

Mr. McConahy Perry Douds EH. K. Gregory McConahy John Blevins Henry Gates First Presbyterian Mr. Aiken Douds D. F. Ralph Sworn W. W Colorado Porteraville Mr. Douds Crogs Aiken WM. F. Douthett Perry Doudst W. Bell Portersville Dickey Croas Chief of Police H Jaoka Douda

Seventh Ward Presbyterian to Build New Church This Summer

Will build at the current site in Gothic pressed brick with stone trim. W C Patterson secures the contract for 13000 dollars plus 3000 dollars for interior furnishings. Architect W G Eckles designed the plan. The building features ten classrooms, a vestibule, large main entrance on Cedar Street, and a pulpit facing west. Construction began Monday and aims for early fall occupancy by Rev M W Keith and the congregation.

W.C. Patterson Seventh Ward Presbyterian W. G. Eckles Cedar Street Cherry Street Seventh Ward Seventh Ward — Presbyterian Church M. W. Keith

Union Veteran Legion Holds Thanksgiving Sermon at Church

The Union Veteran Legion met Sunday night at First Methodist to hear Rev. T. Beach deliver a Thanksgiving sermon. The ceremony featured Te Deum Laudamus and a contralto solo by Miss Helen Urmson as veterans reflected on Civil War deeds and future vigilance.

Union Veteran Legion First Methodist Church T. ©. Beach God Helen Urmson Beach Tam Gal Paul Lookout Mountain Nerces Alexander Thermopylae Alps Appomattox Jesus Christ Gettysburg Johnston Washington

New Castle Considers Crematory Garbage Plant

The Jamestown Journal reports New Castle plans a crematory garbage plant as the only practical disposal method. A citywide survey of Ohio towns found self-sustaining plants work well and dumping is deemed barbaric and unhealthy.

New Castle Ohio Jamestown Journal

Bert Wells Returns to The News as City Hall Reporter

Bert Wells, formerly on The News staff, returns after three months away spent as city editor of the Ohio Daily Press in Steubenville. Wells will again cover city hall and municipal affairs with enhanced, thorough coverage, leveraging his background at the Pittsburg Dispatch. John Kiskadden leaves The News to lead the Kittanning Daily Record.

Bert Wells Steubenville Ohio Daily Press Wells Pittsburg Dispatch John Kiskadden Mr. Well Kitanning Daily Record

The Douds Jurors Named For Case Verdict Watch

The News lists the 12 jurors for the Douds trial. J C Calvert M C Graham Harry Hood L J Koch F A Wilt W S Caldwell A T Dinsmore J H Mayberry H W McKean C P McMcCready James Smith William Whaley are identified as the jury panel as public interest runs high in the proceedings.

Douds J. C. Calvert M. C. Graham Harry Hood L. J. Koch F. A. Wilt This City W. S. Caldwell Mt. Jackson A. T. Dinsmore East Brook J. H. Mayberry Shenango H. W. McKean Union C. P. Mc McCready Hickory James Smith Pulaski William Whaley Neshannock Township

Parolee John Stock Captured For Stolen Handkerchiefs

John Stock of Morganza reform school stole several handkerchiefs from Hawkins clothing store Saturday night. Police found the item on him after he was found disorderly on South Beaver street. Mayor Warnock jailed him for a hearing.

John’ Stock Morganza Reform School Hawkins Clothing Bell Stock South Beaver Street Warnock

Boy Hurt In Stone Crushes Fingers

James Smith, Ira Smith's son, ages S years, suffered a painful but non serious accident Saturday morning in the country at his uncle's home. He caught the first three fingers of his left hand under a stone, crushing them. A North Jefferson Street physician dressed the injury.

James Ira Smith Galbreath Avenue Jefferson Street

Ten More Cases for Trial in June Court Term

The June term of criminal court sits this week and may run into next. Ten cases remain for trial after the Douds case. Among them David Ward Jr faces burglary and felonious assault charges and would be sent over the road if convicted.

Criminal Court Douds David Ward, Jr

Moravia Man Overcome by Heat On Long Avenue Building

W H Miller of Moravia was overcome by heat Saturday afternoon while working on the new Bichbaum block on East Long avenue. A West Long avenue physician treated him and he was taken home. The incident is not expected to be serious.

W.H. Miller Moravia Bichbaum Block East Long Avenue West Long Avenue Miller

Motorman John Warnock Taken For Appendicitis Operation

John Warnock of Brooklyn Avenue was hospitalized Saturday afternoon for an appendicitis attack and was taken to the Ma honinginan Street car line hospital to undergo an operation. The brief item notes his occupation and medical need.

John Warnock Brooklyn Avenue Mahoninginan

City raids purge disorderly houses in midnight sweep

Mayor Warnock and Chief Horner led raids on Clara Lawson on Grove street and Mabel Clark on South Jefferson street arresting 20 people including 10 women and 18 men. Proceeds netted $173 for the city as residents faced fines and two drunks were sent to the poor farm or hill.

Warnock Horner Clara Lawson Grove Street Mabel Clark South Jefferson Street Lawson Shields Spiers VanGorder Andrew Robinson Hites Eberly Atkinson Jefferson Street Goldie Davidson May Smith Sacha Mitchella Denthy Horner Gertrude Childs Selvy Lutes Eva Graham Lela Robinson Clark Place

Surprise West Side Holdup Shocks Local Boys

A juvenile holdup on the W N Y and P tracks near Croton crossing left several Croton Hill youths humiliated by a rival gang. The attackers produced revolvers and robbed the boys of jack knives and trinkets from their pockets.

Croton Hill Croton Crossing

Alumni Meeting At Westminster College Commencement

The annual alumni meeting will be held Tuesday evening at the Second U P church. Miss Gertrude Clark and Miss Anna Caldwell will provide music. The program includes piano solo by Miss Anna Caldwell, an essay by Mrs. Mina McElree Gordon, a vocal solo by Miss Gertrude Clark, and an ovation to Alex McIntosh Esq.

Westminster College U. PF Gertrude Clark Anna Caldwell Mina McElree Gordon Alex McIntosh

Editor Shaw returns after two week absence

Editor Geo W. Shaw of The News returns to his desk this morning following a two week trip that included New York City a tour of the Hudson and a visit to the Pan American exposition.

Geo. W. Shaw the News New York City Hudson

Tripped on Wire Causes Bone Fracture in City Streets

J We of Marrow of Worst Washington street tripped on a wire near his home Saturday evening and fell injuring his left side. A surgeon treated the fracture at North Mercer street.

J. We Marrow Washington Street Mercer Street

Scientific Highlights From Popular Science Notes

The article cites health death rates from whooping cough and measles in children under five, notes Dr. Walter J. Gregory as son of a London merchant and Melbourne geology chair holder, lists Newcomb’s solar cycle dates, discusses egg size variation in birds, incubation links to egg size, and reports that Neptune shows a green disk with belts similar to Jupiter, with outer planets sharing cloud belts.

Walter J. Gregory London Melbourne’ University Newcomb Astrophytical Solar Naval Observatory Washington Neptune Jupiter Uranus Saturn

Hats Update Highlight Straw and Silk Adornments

Summer millinery features Madagascar straw hats draped with silk or scarves, pink hats with rose crowns and tulle brims, black velvet bands, and ostrich plumes. Deep écru straws echo Spanish turban shapes, while straw flies on chiffon form soft folds. Ornate detailing remains abundant across the season.

Madagascar Ita Mill Linery Entomological Collection

In Our Own Country Summary of National Statistics and Observations

A survey notes 1500 Tennessee convicts 29 are college graduates while California hosts about 45000 Italians with 50000000 in property. New York papers spend about 1 million annually on paper. Boston and Montreal owe debts per capita. two Franklin portraits in Boston library. Regional names for the peanut vary from goober to pindar and jurnut. New York Supreme Court sees over 1000 uncontested divorces yearly with 75 percent decrees. The uncomplicated process yields swift divorces.

Tennessee California New York Boston Montreal Cincinnati Franklin Boston Public Library Duplessis Edward Brooks Grenze Gardner Brewer Georgia Alabama Gulf States United States West Indies England Supreme Court New York County N. Y

Feminine Frills and Fashionable Wash Waists Rise in Style

Bloral toques in black silk poppies dominate Parisian flair with white chip hats trimmed by plumes and roses. Wash waists feature coarse canvas, homespun mesh, and front holes. canvas hems and bow accents appear. Fashions show cat bows, ruffles, spotted net, lace, chiffon, marabout, and gray or white tones.

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Hoon Wallace R. A Postmaster Brown St. XK. Aiken Walter William Becker William P. Morrison John Foster Hiram G. Miller Winternitz JT Do Jeter Leter David Dickey R. IK. Aiken J. A. Fleckenstein Lewis Horn E. L. Hoon Louis Hoon Blevins E. M. McMillen Spring Seventh Ward Presbyterians Methodist Church Chance OF Staff South New Castle Glover & Squiers New Wilmington Popular Science
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