West Mur der Trial Begins in Pitts burg Case
George West faced arraignment on April 11 murder charge in West Pittsburg. Jury selection consumed the morning with extensive voir dire as prosecutors Me dard and McConahy and defense Winternitz and McCracken prepared for trial. Witnesses and jurors named from New Castle and surrounding townships were scrutinized. The trial opened with prosecutor McConahy detailing the alleged stabbing that killed Ralph Stivers. Georges West appeared composed as witness testimony started after court convened Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West
Ralph Stivers
West Pittsburg
Medard
John G. McConahy
B. A. Winternitz
8. L. McCracken
Joseph Wolf
Wayne Township
Joseph Boyd
Slipperyrock
George Dean
John E. Fee
New Castle
Ernest Hennon
Shenango Township
William H. Hilton
New Castile
Samuel Infield
George B. Zahniser
Judge Wallace Delivers 20Year Sentence for SecondDegree Murder
Rob ert Nugent was sentenced to twenty years solitary confinement at the Western penitentiary in Allegheny for murder in the second degree after a Tuesday morning court appearance before Judge Wallace. Nugent showed little remorse as he stood silent while counsel argued, with Emery present but not interceding. The judge contrasted this outcome with a potential first-degree verdict and blamed counsel for sparing Nugent from the gallows, while Emery and Anderson argued for a new trial, alleging weight-of-evidence errors and faulty charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Robert Nugent
John Ferguson
New Castle Junction
Western
Allegheny
P. Emery
Nugent
Emery
Kissinger
S. P. Emery
W. 8. Anderson
Advertised Letters List at New Castle Post Office
The New Castle Pennsylvania post office lists uncalled letters dated June 16, 1903. Women include Clara Bush Richlieu and Stella Kuhn. men include Foerd Angus and Harry Forker. real estate mentions Prop. Mahoningtown Station. Addressee should say advertised to avoid one cent charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Lawrence County
Clara Bush Richlieu
Chas. Coover
Larie Graham
Shary Avenue
Benjamin Kerr
Stella Kuhn
Agnes Kelly
Frank W. Lawson
Sallie McKennie
Eva Seleck
Gertrude Watson
Prospect for rail line unlocks mineral rich Lawrence county
A correspondent argues a streetcar and railroad would unlock vast Lawrence county lands near New Castle and Butler. He notes abundant coal, iron ore, limestone, oil, gas, and fertile soil near Slippery Rock Creek, proposing a line from New Castle to Pittsburgh via Portersville and Butler. He cites potential both in passenger and freight, urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Butler
Harlansburg
Wartenburg
Pittsburg
Slippery Reek Creek
Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock Creek
New Castile
Portersville
Princeton
Harmony
Slipperyrock
Lawrence County
Birth notices and visits fill Oak Street pages
A stream of social items lists births with families like Mr and Mrs Jeff Miquel of Ray Street and Mr and Mrs John O Neill of Union township, plus visitors Frank Williams and daughter from New Wilmington and Grace Cook of New Castle. Other notes mention travels, commencements, and a sudden death of T F Jacob of Nanticoke, with family connections across Grove City New Castle and Lowellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Miquel
Ray Street
John O'Neill
Union Township
Frank Williams
New Wilmington
City
Grace Cook
New Castle
Louise Black
Grove City
Edward Jacob
South Min Street
T. F. Jacob
Nanticoke
Mr. Jacob
Long Avenue
Goodrich Is Cleared In Embezzlement Trial Case
The Commonwealth versus D. L. Goodrich opened before Judge Wallace with John Reinher prosecuting. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after a brief trial. costs to be divided between the prosecutor and the defense. Goodrich, about 40, stated he used some funds to cover hotel bills and board, claiming salary delays and necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
D. L. Goodrich
John Reinher
Wallace
Burial League of the United States
Reinher
Goodrich
Leslie House
Medard
A. Martin Graham
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
A newspaper ad touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as universally dependable and pleasant tasting. It highlights its value for summer diarrhoea in children and claims it saves many lives annually. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Do You Enjoy What You Eat
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach ills, claiming nourishment depends on the stomach and urging use to prevent weakness and disease. It lists Paisley’s Pharmacy stores and mentions old engineer Parnes, a bodyguard to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, as deceased, with political overtones about voting Republican and assistance to a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley's
New Castle
Hutton’s
Paisley’s
Mahoningtown
Thomas Dpd. Parnes
J'susville
Reading
Grant
A. Snyder
Faries
Snyder
Brownsmith Ad: Backward Weather Brings Marked Wash Goods Prices
Owing to backward weather the ad announces heavy reductions in wash goods. This month, when sales are highest, buyers can purchase at July and August prices. Bargains appear across several departments in a genuine markdown likely to drive trade for Brown & Stamilton.
Cut Price Jackets and Dresses In Suit Department
Advertises dramatic price cuts on jackets and dresses including $6.50 light covert jackets, $7.50 moire silk jackets to $2.50, black silk Monte Carlo jackets to $13.50, silk jackets to $8.50, and $5.75. Also discounts on children and ladies garments, skirts, petticoats, and seersucker wash suits with color variety and comfort notes for travel outfits.
A Genuine Cut in Prices of Wash Goods
A backward spring prompts a close out of wash goods now with several items listed at heavy discounts. Burmah cloth 4c, 10c Dimity and Zephyrs for 6c, 12c and 16c Dimity and Lawns 10c, Sea Island Dimity and other fabrics from 12c to 25c, Macrame Lace Stripes, Tambour Batiste, and 35c Antrim Linen Suitings at 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Island
Linen skirts and dresses in various linens and prices
Linen skirts in pure linen and heavy butcher linen with three bands and wide insertion priced at 4.75 and 4.25 respectively. A full line of linen skirts in white from 2.75 to 6.00. Misses dresses and blouses in percales cheviots linens and ducks with a special 8 cent sale on fine dress goods and fabrics for ladies and children.
Bargain Dress Goods and Silks in Spring Sale
Readable text shows dollar quality black navy and oxford blends at 58, new spring silks featuring polka dots stripes and figures at 50c, wide leolards in all colors with polka dots and checks at 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Oxford
Muslin Underwear Line Showcases Lace Trimmed Pieces
A catalog note highlights muslin underwear with lace and embroidery trimmed nightgowns skirts corset covers chemises and drawers. It promises a range from cheapest to best quality and emphasizes material and workmanship.
Millinery Department Prices and Hats on Sale
Three to five dollar trim med fats special price 2.00. Four to 5.50 trimmed hats special price 3.00. Ready trimmed street hats from 55c to 2.50. Rough braid sailor hats at 75c 1.25 and 1.50. A fine line of white dress hats in Chilfons and Mousaline. Silk and worsted shawls. We are showing a fine line of black and white silk worsted shawls for evening wear. See them in millinery department.
Trunks and Bags Displayed at Basement Sale
In this new line the store showcases trunks suit cases and bags at low prices. Trunks are well slatted and strapped with quality hardware priced from 4.50 to 20 dollars. Sizes range 30 to 42 inches long with all varieties available in basement display.
Gents' Furnishings Offer Wide Men’s Wear Picks
We present a broad selection of men is clothing and undergarments at low prices. Shirts Balbriggan underwear shirts drawers and fancy striped sets are offered from 25c to 75c with many items under a dollar. Footwear collars and light wool undergarments are highlighted along with a sale on one dollar negligee and pleated dress shirts now reduced to 1.00. Window displays promote the offerings.
Special Sale in Suit and Dress Department
A local retail feature promotes a suit department sale with ladies duck skirts in multiple colors and polka dot patterns, trimmed with plain folds, all at a special price of 1.00. Children's white dresses noted as slightly soiled, with long slips and French dresses offered at 38 cents to 50 cents. Dresses valued 75 cents to 5 dollars are advertised at half price.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stewart McClelland
Fred Leh
J. T. Walters
Mahoning
S. B. Wilson
Wilmington
William Cosgrove
Big Beaver
John Lash
Scott Paisley
James F. Murphy
Jeff McDaniels
Big Beaver Township
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Defense
J. R. Marshall
Earnest Hennon
Shenan's Township
First Ward
S. B
W. T. Butz
Florist
Mahoning Township
James McWilliams
David Brennaman
Washington Township
R. M. Eckles
Third Ward
B. Wilson
Wilmington Township
Robert Mayberry
Wallace Buxton
de Tenge
William H. Simpson
Seventh Ward
Frank Cochran
North Beaver Township
Nicholas Mase
Slipperyrock Township
J. T. Brown
Perry Township
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
William Randall
Chestnut Street
P. F. Kaicher
Hillsville
Thomas Kennedy
K. Solomon
Mrs. Vineberg
Moravia
Allan W. Urmson
North Street
Lowellville
Diana
Lida Pomeroy
John Shaffer
S. A. Brackenridge
Ellwood Advocate
H. B. Clark
New Bedford
J. F. Greer
Lyndal Street
Fred Welch
South Liberty Street
K. E. Taylor
New Galilee
Charles Johnson
Montgomery Avenue
Ada McDougal
Grove “City
Charles G. Long
Lillian Burk
Kate Barnes
John Donhar
Edenbureg
W. H. Mallory
Asselton
Etna Street
James Ferguson
North Mill Street
Westminster College
R. G. Ferguson
Edna Ramsey
Cornopolis
Zene Moore
Lincoln Avenue
Miss Ramsey
J. H. Cooper
Mary Cooper
Winfield, W. Va
Captain Cooper
Henry Cooper
EF. J. Roberts
Pittsburg Street
Cordelia
Mabel
Grove City College
Margaret Roberts
W. G. Ricketts
Colorado
Mr. Ricketts
Professor Ricketts
Slipperyrock Normal School
William Rudesil
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Thomas Burke
Lakeshore Junction
Mr. Burke
Ponts
Pullman
Antrim
Millinery Department
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