Jealous lover kills widow then dies in Coatesville shooting
Harry W. Ricer formerly of New Castle shot Rachel J. Sadler a widow, in a boarding house on East Main Street and then killed himself at about 6 o'clock Sunday morning. Miss Mary Ernest witnessed the tragedy as Ricer faced engagement and possible marriage to Alma Lowry of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry N. Ricer
Coatesville Pa
Harry W. Ricer
Rachel J. Sadler
Mary Ernest
East Main Street
Ricer
New Castle
McClintock & Marshall Construction Company
Pottstown
Sadler
Mrs. Sahler
Miss Ernest
Riccer
Mrs. Sadler
Rachel Sadler
Coatesville
Philadelphia
Henry W. Ricer Lundenly
Mary L. Ernest
Ernest
George G. Myer
Columbus
Alma
Oil men depart Parkersburg for Nome gold fields
A seven person party led by James W. Kelly left Parkersburg on train No. 55 bound for Seattle and then Nome Alaska to prospect for gold. They carry two drilling machines, fuel for a year and other gear built by Parkersburg Big & Reel company. The expedition plans no drilling for oil and faces a costly voyage and uncertain fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Sistersville
Seattle
Nome Gold Fields
Alaska
D. A. Kelly
al Peoples
al E K. Campbell
K. C. Smith
Weston
J. W. Craig
New Castle
J. J. Haynes
C. Smith
Oil Belt
Mr. Smith
Haynes
Campbell
James W. Kelly
Kelly
Nome
Whissen Will Probated. Executor Named in Neshannock Estate
The will of Mrs. Margaret B. Whissen of Neshannock avenue was admitted to probate by Register A. C. Hyde. T. Kurtz named executor. James C. Whissen leaves real estate to his wife for life with sale at her death, proceeds to Mrs. C. T. Ames of Flushing, N Y. Personal property left to nephew Frank C. Blair and wife. A $3,000 life policy goes to wife and then to Mr. and Mrs. Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret B.whissen
Neshannock Avenue
A. C. Hyde
T. Kurtz
James C. Whissen
C. T. Ames
Flushing
N. Y
Whissen
Frank C. Blair
Subscription payments by letter or in person
The News Co. advises subscribers to settle subscriptions via registered letter money order or by visiting the office after parting with their solicitor and collector. Regular statements will be mailed and any mismatch between statement and receipts can be corrected at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Rentz
McClaren's Sells Ribbon and Silk at Stritmater Store
An ad notes 15 cent ribbons, double the price, and silk taffeta at 37 inches wide priced at 1,389 per yard, with Millinery and Stritmater Store referenced for the oil boiled black items and ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stritmater
Salt Acquitted Of Serious Charge In Child Assault Case
Albert Smith was found not guilty by a jury on a charge of assaulting Lizzie Morrison's 8 year old daughter. A second case involving his alleged assault on his own 10 year old daughter Sarah Rice went to trial the next day with witness testimony recounting the events and alibi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
Ametia Morrison
Lizzie
Trail
G. A. Rice
Neshannock Avenue
Sarah
Wm. J. Moffatt
Smith
Charles E. Medard
Commonwealth
Little Sarah Rice
Pittsburg Street
Central School
New Castle
Hutton
Trudy
Rices
Truby
South Mill Street
Hutton’s Corner
Pittsburg
Washington Street
Mercer Street
Sarah Rice
George R. Nickum
Strit
Robert Garroway
Martin Gantz
John Singerton
Telephone Company
Floyd Lewis
Lizzie Morrison
Claims for damages for sheep injured and killed by dogs
Three claims filed with the county commissioners seek damages for sheep killed or wounded by dogs. Totals amount to 209.40 dollars with two large claims. R. B. Jackson of North Beaver reports 14 sheep killed and 19 wounded for 113.40 dollars. He also lists five killed and 19 wounded totaling 89.40 dollars. A A Rodgers of Mahoning township claims one killed and two wounded for 9 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
R. B. Jackson
North Beaver
Big Beaver school board to meet for teacher bids
Big Beaver township school board meets at Oread schoolhouse on July 5 at 1 p m to elect teachers for a seven month term. Wages are 38 dollars monthly for Nos 2 3 4 5 and 7 and 42 dollars for Nos 1 and 6. Bids sought for coal for six houses. W T Jenkins secretary address Bdx 15 Wampum Pa. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Beaver Township
Oread
W. T.jenkins
Bdx
Wampum
Handsome Corded Dimities Ad From Stritmater Store
Corded dimities offered by Stritmater Store at 10 cents a yard promise new, stylish fabrics for summer wear. The brief advertisement highlights quality fabric and value for cost-conscious shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stritmater Store
Body of David Magee Found in Shenango River Near Bridge
The drowned boy David Magee whose body surfaced two days after the Friday accident was recovered within 20 feet of where he disappeared. Spectators along the Shenango River witnessed the retrieval as crowds gathered on the bridge and riverbank. He was taken to the morgue and later laid to rest at his parents home on Watkins Hill South Sharon after a funeral to be held that afternoon. He leaves parents one brother and three sisters. the Magee family is from Ryantown now in New Castle’s Sixth ward. Born in Sharpsville, he worked as a water boy at Sharon Steel Company and was well liked.
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Sharon
David Magee
Stewart Tron & Steel Company
Shenango River
Sambple
William Magee
Watkins Hill
South Sharon
Ryantown
Sixth Ward
New Castle
David
Sharpsville
Sharon Steel Company
William M. Brown
Greenville
Merseer County
Iowa
Warren, O
Power Commercial School
Grown
Land Office Department
United States
State Senate
Brown
Montgomery
Ala
Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse Rapid Transit Company
Charles R. Flint
New York City
Buffalo Bill Comes to Town in New Castle Show
Buffalo Bill's Wild West plays New Castle on July 5 showcasing diverse acts from cavalry traditions of six armies to Don Cossacks and Bedouin Arabs. The program includes Life-Savers rescue demonstrations with breeches buoy and a global mix of thrilling frontier and peaceable feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
New Castle
San Francisco
Europe
Atlantic Coast Guard
New Castle Line to Run Soon Under Sanderson & Porter
Engineer George M. Cole of Sanderson & Porter reports at the Tod house that the trolley line from New Castle to New Bedford will be in operation shortly. Porter leads construction for the Pendale Devitt Whipple Hamilton Park syndicate with aim to have the entire system running by July 4, though progress demands hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Cole
Sanderson & Porter
New York City
Tod House
Youngstown
Porter
New Castle
Pendale-Devitt-Whipple- Hamilton-Park
New Bedford
William Smith Charged With Assault and Revolver Complaint
William Smith of Summerhill Township was charged before Squire Lockhart with assault and battery and pointing a revolver. His mother in law Mrs Emma Griffin of New Castle filed the complaint alleging the offense against her daughter, the defendant's wife. Mrs Smith denied the charge but other testimony supported it and the defendant was held for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
William Smith
Summerhill Township
Squire Lock
Art
Inlaw
Emma Griffin
New Castle
New Law Sets Teaching Certification Standards
A new law prohibits issuing teacher certificates after the first Monday in June to those lacking basic knowledge in orthography reading writing spelling geography English grammar arithmetic US history teaching theory civil government and algebra. Certificates may outline proficiencies and prohibit habitual intoxication or opium use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
United States
Pennypacker and Brown Nominated for Pennsylvania Posts
Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker, born 1843 at Phoenixville, a noted lawyer and historian, is highlighted as a candidate with vast public service including judge and university trustee roles. William M. Brown of New Castle, born 1850 in Greenville, is profiled for lieutenant governor nomination and his extensive legislative and municipal career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker
Phoenixville
Chester County
Isaac Pennypacker
Philadelphia
Matthias Pennypacker
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Yale
West Philadelphia Institute
Twenty-sixth
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
University of Pennsylvania
Law Academy of Philadelphia
Pbor
Board of Public Education
James A. Beaver
Court of Common Pleas
James T. Mitchell
Supreme Court
Valley Forge Reservation
Pennsylvania Historical Society
Pennsylvania German Society
Pennsylvania Sons of the American Revolution
Fred Taylor
Isaac B Brown a Pennsylvania political figure
Isaac B Brown born February 20 1848 in Elk county served in the Union Army. He graduated Alfred University 1869, taught, studied law, practiced in Corry, and served six terms in the Pennsylvania Assembly. He held deputy and full secretary roles in internal affairs from 1887 onward and remained a Republican stalwart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac B. Brown
Elk County
Army of the Potomac
Smethport Academy
Alfred University
Ridgway
Corry
Erie County
Assembly of
Pennsylvania
JC. W. Mackey
L. F. Watson
Erie
Live Wire Scare After Lightning Strikes Mill Street Trolley
A lightning strike toppled a telephone wire onto an uninsulated trolley line at Mill Street and Long Avenue. The live wire shocked several bystanders and the horse pulling a drag wagon, but no serious injuries were reported.
Traction Officials Move as Syndicate Takes Over
J M Walker resigns as superintendent of construction at New Castle Traction and becomes civil engineer in charge of roadway for the Pennsylvania and Mahoning Valley railway based in Youngstown. Gaylord Thompson also leaves his post as general manager. M E McCaskey of McKeesport arrives to assume duties as superintendent of New Castle interests for the new syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Walker
New Castle Traction Company
Pennsylvania & Mahoning Valley Railway
Youngstown
Walker
Gaylord Thompson
M. E. MecCaskey
McKeesport
NewCastle
Freight Wreck Delays New Castle Branch Trains
A freight wreck occurred on the New Castle branch near Neshannock Falls when a car jumped the track. The wreck train from Lawrence Junction lifted it back. two hours later tracks were clear and service resumed around 10 o'clock. No injuries or major damage were reported.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania
Neshannock Falls
Stoneboro
Lawrence Junction
Colck
Bargain Ribbon Promises Unseen Value at Millinery
In a thousand years such bargains in ribbon will not be offered again. Fancy ribbons priced at 1c and 25c, worth double, advertised by McClaren's Millinery with a bold claim of exceptional value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClaren
Pension Granted to Robert A. Patterson of Enon
A pension of eight dollars per month has been granted to Robert A. Patterson of Enon. The decision confirms his eligibility for ongoing monthly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Patterson
Enon
Detectives and Dazzle End in Salamanca Tragedy
Mrs. A. L. Spencer known as Dettie Painsworth died in Salamanca hospital from peritonitis aged 27 after bicycle wheel acts with Walter L Main's circus. She had held top female speed records. husband a traveling man was with her. Her home was Minneapolis.
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Salamanca
Walter L. Main
A. L. Spencer
Walter L. Mains Cous
Spencer
Dettie Painsworth
Tdea
Ther
Minneapolis
Three Men Fall From Railroad Speeder Near Wampum
James W. Spicer of Albion Pa may die from injuries after a railroad speeder jumped the track last Friday near Wampum. John Hollibaugh of Pulaski and Claude L. Green of Oakfield also fell 30 feet into a gully. They were brought to the hospital by local ambulances. Spicer is in critical condition with internal injuries. Green has two left leg fractures. Hollibaugh has a severe head wound and all were unconscious at discovery.
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James W. Spicer
Albion
Wampum
John Hollibaugh
Pulaski
Claude L. Green
Oakfield
Sutton’s
Dunn & Rice
Spicer
Bids Sought for County Treasurer Office Fixtures
Sealed bids due by June 30 at 2 p m for vaults fixtures steel shelving counter and panel work for Lawrence County Pa treasurer’s office. Plans at Ss W Foulk & Son office. Each bid must include a $200 certified check. County commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Ss. W. Foulk & Son
Ribbon Sale At McClarens Millinery
Attention shoppers await a special sale at McClaren's Millinery featuring fine ribbon priced at 15 and 25 cents a yard. The promotion highlights double the value as customers choose from a range of colors and widths.
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Nome City
Salt
Shenango
Castle
National Guard of
J. L. Brown
W. W. Brown
McKean County
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
J. J. Brown
Pennesylvania
National House of Representatives
Mill Street
Long Avenue
David Ritchie
Smith Hunt
Bert Fisher
C. L. Carson
Grouch & Marquis Go
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