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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1902

Page

3

Criminal term session disposes 64 cases in Tune court

The Tune criminal court term closed with 64 cases heard or disposed. Many defendants faced charges from larceny to felonious rape and aggravated assault with outcomes including guilty verdicts, nolle pros, or sentences to workhouse or penitentiary. Prosecutions include Harry Cain Maggie Moore Sylvester Redman George Smith Tony Gerard and others.

Commonwealth Harry Cain Maggie Moore Morganza Sarah Davis Sylvester Redman Dr. Jackson Nolle Contendere William Parshall J. H. Hennon Surety Frank Gerard Fergelia Gerard Nolle George Smith Etta Harris Tony Gerard Nolle Prose Gerard George Baker Phil Wagner William Aikens Caroline Cotton Albert Smith Amelia Morrison G. A. Rice H. R. Houston W. A. Hutchinson Charles Gillespie J. W. Spencer J. J. Miller T. Augustine Jos Jackson PB. Kennedy Huntingdon J. J. Dean Dave Nessle D. C. Ernesto Erico Perrilli Roger Dunn Lida Craig Lewis Capito William Davis Nolle Pros William Spade L. P. McFarland Harry Sankey William Ballard William Weller Nelle John Burk Thomas Cunningham Surety of the J. L. Stitt J. H. Stitt Samuel Biggs Jacob Smith Sam Biggs Daniels Conceta Pagila Palo Cubeilis Paul Attenasio Ryan Wm. Schott Sam. Marquis Alex. Marquis Powell George Stewart Samuel Wortman Ree Whit Thodes J. Stewart J. L. McFate Jas. Lewis Nettie Lewis John Blews Sylvester Parks Henry Wood F. A. Queer George Moore J. H. Cross W. H. VanGorder William Scott Laura Kennedy John Rameey Wm. Boice Minnie Boice Cage Wm. Pritchet Ellen Conners

Chisholm Sues for 50000 Damages in Railway Accident

John Chisholm of New Castle sues National Steel Co in Mahoning County Court for 50 000 claiming injuries from a July 15 1900 accident on a New Castle yard train. Planks over pig iron piles struck him, severing fingers and crippling him while alleging rail negligence. Attorneys McConahy of New Castle and W S & D F Anderson of Youngstown represent him.

Mahoning County John G. McConahy New Castle W. S. & D. F. Anderson

New Bridge Over Connoquenessing Near North Sewickley

Beaver County officials led by County Commissioners J C Coleman Harry C Glasser and James Mayhew with engineers Lucius and Baker visited North Sewickley to inspect the new Penn Bridge Company structure over the Connoquenessing. The one span double strength bridge was finished recently and replaces the old 1835 wooden covered bridge that flood damage and wear had rendered unsafe.

New Brighton J. C. Coleman Harry C. Glasser James Mayhew Lucius Michael Baker Beaver North Sewickley Township North Sewickley Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls Robert Mehard Wampum

Devoe Paint Ad Promises Cheap Lead and Zinc Finishes

A Lawrence County Lumber Co advertises Devoe paints with a sales pitch claiming economical, machine produced zinc ground lead oil paint. The letter to J. T. Phillips & Son of New Castle, Pa outlines the company’s motto of insuring houses that burn and painting both burned and unburned structures.

New Castle Devoe U.S F. W. Devoe & CO Lawrence County Lumber Company

Grove City Commencement Exercises Schedule

The document lists commencement week events at Grove City College from June 22 to June 25. Activities include a baccalaureate sermon by President Ketler at the Presbyterian church, athletic sports and cadet sham battle, class day with art reception and president's reception, and the culmination with the commencement ceremony.

Grove City College Ketler Presbyterian Church

Zinc and Grinding Endure Longer Paint Than By Hand Mix

Zinc and grinding produce a paint that lasts twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand, marketed by Lawrence County Lumber Company, 241te.

Devoe Lawrence County Lumber Company

Lowellville Residents Reported Visiting and Health Trips

Lowellville correspondents note Dr Vogan visiting the city and D K McFarland visiting relatives. W Wilkins recovering after an operation, with plans for Washington DC travel. A North Mercer street resident and Amish businessman travel to Bedford Springs for health. Myrtle Hayes and Wylie Bress ter guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson for church service. Captain Harry Palmer now with the Long Beach Tribune, publisher D F Daniels part owner. Ralph Darrow and Mrs Bryson travel to New Castle after news of her worsening brain condition.

Myrtle Hayes Wylie Bresster Jackson Robert F. Wilson North Cedar Street First Presbyterian Church New Brighton New Castle Harry Palmer Long Beach Cal J. W. Bryson

Five Young Men for Missionary Work

Five young men from the Pittsburg district will go to Egypt next month as missionaries. James A. Greer of Bellevue John G Deevers and John Armor Veazey of New Wilmington Pa Rev J Howard Boyd and Rev D Glenn Moore of Villisea are the soon to depart with two more women already noted. Moore from Allegheny seminary recently served as supply in Iowa. Veazey son of Westminster College veteran Dr J H Veazey led track to field cup. Moore now at Washington Pa home.

United Presbyterians Pittsburg Egypt Westminster College James A. Greer Bellevue John G. Deevers John Armor Veazey New Wilmington J. Howard Boyd J. C. Boyd D. Glenn Moore Villisea Boyd Allegheny Seminary Foreign Board Myra L. Boyd Glenn Moore Lowa Greer Bellevue School Veazey J. H. Veazey Deevers Buffalo fJeazey Moore Washington, Pa

Smallpox Breaks Out at West Ellwood Camp

Beaver county faces a contagious outbreak as a camper near West Ellwood Junction contracted smallpox. Officials say the camp in Big Beaver Independent school district will be quarantined and the district school board will oversee care and prevention.

West Ellwood New Brighton Beaver County Beaver Homewood Ellwood West Ellwood Junction County Moore Big Beaver Independent School District

A Real Friend Digestive Relief Endorsed

W T Sturdevant of Merry Oaks NC says dyspepsia and indigestion plagued him for fifteen years until Kodol gave immediate relief. He can eat almost anything now and urges others to use Kodol to aid digestion without dieting. Purchasers named include Paisley's and Hutton pharmacies.

W. T. Sturdevant Merry Oaks N. C Paisley’s Seventh Ward Cubbison’s Hutton’s New Castle

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Mrs Sophia Mershimer

Mrs Sophia Mershimer of 119 Butler Avenue reports kidney pain and frequent urination relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills after two years of use. She praises the remedy and its results, recommends it to others, noting her husband also benefited. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Sophia P. Mershimer Butler Avenue

Regulation Sets Tax on Colored Oleomargarine

Internal Revenue Commissioner Yerkes issued a regulation restricting artificial coloring in oleomargarine. If no artificial coloring is present in the components, the tax remains first quarter of a cent per pound. if artificial coloring is present or produced in the finished product, the tax jumps to ten cents per pound.

Internal Revenue Yerkes Amy Slade

Westminster College opens commencement with junior oratory contest

The semi annual commencement began with a junior oratory contest in the college chapel judged by Miss Ethel McDiarmid Rev J S Duncan and J W Canoh. T A Craig won the medal with Loretta Mitchell in second. Ina Ballou Gibson then graduated in the musical course on Saturday afternoon. Notables from Pittsburgh area attended including Judge John D Shaver and Rev Dr Thomas Park who will speak at Sunday service.

New Wilmington Westminster College Oratory College Chapel Ethel McDiarmid Grove City J. 5S Duncan Mercer J. W. Canoh New Castle Christian Association of the College

Sheep Killing Dogs Now Taking a Rest

A county claims column reports James Smiley of Wayne township filed a damages claim for sheep losses by dogs, totaling 7.50 for one sheep killed at 5 and one wounded at 2.50. The article notes other unpaid claims exceed 100 dollars, and county commissioners express hope the dogs stay well behaved.

James Smiley Wayne Township Smiley

That Beautiful Glass Comes From Varnish Paint Detail

That Beautiful Glass describes a varnish product from Devyoe used on floors. It notes a price difference of five cents per quart and mentions Lawrente County Lumber Co as the seller.

Devyoe Lawrente County Lumber Co

Moki Tea Claims Cure for Headache Indigestion and Skin Ailments

Advertises Moki Tea as a remedy for sick headache indigestion constipation and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold in 25c and 60c sizes by W H Hooker Co Buffalo Paisley and Huttons pharmacies inviting free samples.

W. H. Hooker & Co Buffalo N. Y Paisley Hutton’s Pharmacy

Wide Assortment Of Fine Fabrics On Sale Now

A broad display of dependable fabrics in newest color combinations and sheer textures is offered at sale prices. An extensive assortment allows choosing with satisfactory results and confidence.

Lawns and Dimities at 10 Cents a Yard

A sale of lawn and dimity fabrics offered at 10 cents per yard. The store advertises 15 cent quality chambrays also at 10 cents, with colors including blood red, blue, pink, and brown. It highlights plain color chambrays suitable for waists, skirts, and suits.

Textile sale notes with colored dots and skirts

Advertises fabrics including white grounds with colored dots at 15 cents per yard and swell shirt waist suit material. notes black duck skirtings with dotted effects in fast colors at 12 1/2 cents per yard. Also mentions separate skirts and a 20 cent quality material offered at 15 cents.

Citamine A Cotton Fabric Sale With Silk Finish

Cotton fabric with silk finish offered in open mesh and regular 75c quality at 50c per yard. Colors include red blue black rose white cadet tan and suitable for shirts waists and suits. Washable and color fast guarantee.

Sale of Silk Foulard Silks and Satin Goods

Hail price sale on silk fabrics including 75c quality foulards and mousseline de soie and fancy waist silks priced at 37 4c. One lot of foulard satins corded and lace stripe silks worth 1.00 and 1.25 a yard reduced to 50c a yard.

Low price muslin underwear sale highlights discounts

This week features surprisingly low prices on muslin undergarments. Night robes drop from $2.00 to $1.25 or $1.00, skirts from $1.50 to 75c, drawers trimmed at 50c, 50c skirts to 25c, and other items discounted to 60c and $1.00 respectively.

As To Prohibition Corrections From The New Voice

A reader sends corrections to a June 12 piece on Prohibition errors widely spread in the United States. The note disputes claims about Georgia Alabama Arkansas Mississippi New York and overall prohibition territory, cites error examples, and asserts the ongoing fight against prohibition in 1902 with regional references.

New Voice United States New York Georgia Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Josh Billings

Smallpox Quarantine Tightened in Ellwood on Friday

Florence Frishkorn was quarantined by the board of health after Dr Iseman diagnosed a mild smallpox case. Two state health officials visited Tuesday to verify the diagnosis. Harry Sterling on Fourth Street is also quarantined with a similar illness as authorities vow strict precautions to prevent spread. The piece notes Pennsylvania Lancaster county leads in farm value and building worth, highlighting a strong agricultural base alongside growing industrial activity.

Florence Frishkorn Board of Health Iseman State Board of Health Harry Sterling Fourth Street Bureau of Agriculture Washinggton Lancaster County Pennsylvania al Ees

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Chisholm J. T. Phillips & Son Vogan Lowellville D. KE. McFarland W. Wilkins Newon R. W. Clendenin North Mercer Street Benjamin Kaufman Bedford Springs Citamine New Castle, Pa Fin S. Weil & Son Washington St
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