Nugent Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Robert Nugent was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the March 6 shooting of John D. Ferguson at New Castle Junction. The trial opened with jurors seated by afternoon and concluded after five hours of deliberation, with Nugent stating he was satisfied with the verdict and noting no clear motive or prior interaction with Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nugent
John D. Ferguson
Pittsburg
New Castle Junction
Nugent
James Brown
W. 8. Anderson
Youngstown
S. Pr. Emery
Commonwealth
Charles KE
Medard
S. Ll. McCracken
Pennsylvania
R. M. Campbell
Joseph Wolf
Wayne Townshp
Merkel
Wallace
Sheriff Brown
Talesmen
Brown
James W. Spencer
Jacob Dindinger
Wampum
W. A. Taylor
J. F. Edgar
New Castle
Charles W. Strayer
Fourth Ward
West Pittsburg
Samuel Ellison
William H. Hilton
R. E. Davis
Taylor Township
Nicholas Muse
A. M. Pitzer
Frank Spiece
Wayne
Frank Kemp
J. B. Brown
Union Township
Charles J. Scheffler
New Castile
Cowden Emery
Scott Township
Lamen
J. Chambers
L. McCracken
Robert J. Nugent
James D. Ferguson
New Castile Junction
S. P. Emery
Miller
Mercer
Annex
Brown William McConnell
Talesman
John D. Brown
Tnion Township
J. M. McMillen
Third Ward
F. M. Mayberry
William J. Cochran
Mr. Clark
W. S. Anderson
Ezra Wilson
Isaac Williamson
Ferguson
S. W. Meyberry
George B. Zahniser
Mr. Ferguson
Robert Wright
J. L. McFate
Anderson
Emery
Union Station
Mr. Emery
Ohio
John B. Ferguson
J. I. McFate
Oon
Marshall
Elixir of Life Claim Promises Free Cure All Ailments
A lurid old time advertisement by Dr James William Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana touts a miraculous Elixir of Life cures for rheumatism neuralgia stomach liver kidney and many other diseases. It is offered free to prove effectiveness with witnesses noting crutchless recovery and rapid health restoration while promising no risk to the user.
New Castle Maccabees plan home for aged members
Nearly 500 New Castle Tent of the Knights of the Maccabees voted for a future home for aged and infirm members. Land will be bought in Pennsylvania to build a state institution funded by 30,000 Knights statewide. Expenditures could reach 30,000 this year for acreage. Membership rise evident with 32,700 total and May gain of 607. New Castle Tent approaches 500 members with active social life and a grand summer outing planned. Officers for six months include Gordon as Commander and Archie Gordon as Lieutenant Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Knights of the Maccabees
Order
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Maccabees
Archie Gordon
Robert F. Graham
R. K
F. K
J. W. Planegins
Haplain
Seth Magee
Sargeant
T. Leslie Rogers
H. A. Zeigler
M. G
F. Scott Munson
M. G.—Wéill H. Arrow
Sentinel
J. B. Abbott
Picket
Wallace J. Ward
Bold Sneak Thieves Rob Home of Andrew Paisley
Thieves entered the Ma honing avenue Seventh ward residence during daylight while Mr. Paisley was in the garden. They took about 20 in money and checks totaling over 200, which Paisley promptly halted payment on. No arrest had been made, but two men were seen nearby shortly before the burglary, raising suspicion in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nugent
Ferguson
Colonel Herron
Charles Kissinger
Pierce House
Andrew Paisley
Mahoning Avenue
Seventh Ward
Paisley
Synod approves Thiel removal and college move
A Pittsburgh synod vote by 17 to 14 approves moving Thiel college from Greenville to Greensburg. Trustees become virtually self perpetuating with a five member nomination annually, subject to synod approval. The college's year’s receipts totaled 18 528 with about 13 000 debt remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Lutheran Evangelical Church
Thiel College
Greenville
Greensburg
Thief College
Synod
Lewis Family Leaves for England to Start New Tin Mill Post
Mr and Mrs William C Lewis and their family of Terrace avenue bid farewell to friends as they plan to depart Monday June 7 for England where Mr Lewis has secured a prominent position in a Newport tin mill. He recently left Shenango tin mill to take the new post and the family expects to settle permanently in England. Neighbors regret their departure but wish them prosperity in the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Lewis
Terrace Avenue
England
Lewis
Newport
Shenango
That Throbbing Headache Would Quickly Leave You
An old time patent medicine ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for relief of nervous and general headaches. It claims to purify blood and improve health, with a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Paisley Pharmacy and John FP Neely druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Rick
Paisley Pharmacy
John FP
Neely
Weak stomachs and lasting strength in health claims
The passage argues that a weak stomach cause of many ailments and that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery strengthens digestion to rebuild the body. It links dietary digestion to improved function of heart lungs liver kidneys and overall flesh gain as proof of cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Stomach Trouble Case Credits Liver Cure Claims
A Lorain Ohio man recounts years of stomach distress including bloating belching and cold sweats. After failed medical treatments he attributes improvement to Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, saying he has not missed a day this summer due to stomach issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Connolly
Sss
Walnut Street
Lorain
Ohio
Woman reports cure from scrofulous neck tumor with Dr Pierce cure
Mrs Olive Stevens of North Harvey Illinois credits Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Lugal's Solution with curing a scrofulous neck tumor after years of pain and failed treatments. She gained sixteen pounds during a three month stay in Michigan and says the tumor diminished and disappeared. Recommends the remedies to others and praises the Pleasant Pellets for bowel regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lugal
RK. V. Pierce
Railroad double tracking advances in Pennsylvania division
Superintendent T B Hamilton of the Erie and Ashtabula division announced completion of major improvements. Double tracking between Millville and state line is finished after eight months, with a new day and night telegraph office at state line named Quakertown. Sidings near Quakertown and Hillsville enable 200 plus car capacity. gauntlet between Quakertown and Bentley ready June 10. West Middlesex double tracking is underway and expected to finish this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Hamilton
Erie & Ashtabula
Pennsylvania Company
Youngstown
Hmillaville
State Line
Quakertown
Hillsville
Bentley
West Middlesex
Repairing Ellwood Dam After Spring Freshet Damage
Superintendent Harry Whitaker leads a force repairing the 60 damaged coffer dam. Water will be removed by closing the intake with baked hay while repairs continue. The power plant, one of the region’s most modern, now can produce 1270 horsepower, promising economical, constant power for the growing town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Whitaker
Bigweed
Startling Testimony for Dr King’s New Discovery
Fresh testimony piles in declaring Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds unequaled. A Benterville Virginia resident writes of three years with bronchitis cured after a few bottles. Guaranteed by Paisley Pharmacy and John F Neely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
St. J. McFarland
Benterville
Paisley Pharmacy
John F. Neely
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. W. Wilson
Davis
Henry Penrose
Lake Erie
Junction
Mrs. Nugent
Penrose
Monaca
Coraopolis
Patrick FE
Ryan
Vance
Tnion
New Brighton
Connors
Thomas J. Connors
Lake Erie Railroad
Mill Street
Cunningham Street
S. W. Lower
Clark
Funkhouser
John Campbell
George Wyman
Lowers
C. C. Herren
Volunteers of America
Paist
James William Kidd
Baltes Building
Fort Wayne
Ind
Thiel
Dr. Pierce
Ellwood Dam
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