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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1909

Page

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Two Men Fall Forty Feet From Barn Roof

Hughe Chambers of North Beaver township and Hugh Pitzer of Mahoningtown were severely injured when a 40 foot fall from a barn roof left them unconscious. Chambers suffered internal injuries and a dislocated ankle while Pitzer broke three ribs and may have internal injuries. They crawled to summon aid, were found by responders, and driven to their homes for treatment.

Hughe Chambers North Beaver Township Hugh Pitzer Mahoningtown Chambers Farm Chambers Pitzer Controuness

Evangelist Predicts Christ's Second Coming Near

Heavy rain forced First M E church to open its doors for camp meeting services in the Sunday school room. Dr. Morrison preached that the Second Coming is near, citing four prophecies and current world events. Evening services move to the air dome. Holiness association to hold its annual meeting at the Airdome Saturday at 2.

Giome M. RE Camp Meeting Association Morrison Jerusalem Thibet Airdome Holiness Association

Papers to Be Filed in a Big Suit for Damages

Attorney C. W. Fentoh will file papers today in a $35,000 damage suit brought by Robert Gettings against the Mahoning & Shenango Railway & Light company. The suit stems from injuries to George Gettings, son of the plaintiff, who was run over by a car on Croton avenue last spring, resulting in the loss of a leg. Conflicting accounts at the time described whether the boy failed to see the car or ran from behind a wagon as it approached.

C. W. Fentoh Robert Gettings Mahoning & Shenango Railway & Light Company George Gettings Croton Avenue

Suit Filed for Alleged Balance in Steel Rod Sale

Max Solomon files suit against John McCrory seeking 717.18 for a car ad of steel rods sold to the defendant in Pittsburg. The rods were shipped to Ellwood City.

Max Solomon John McCrory Pittsburg Ellwood City

Defendants Discharged in Assault Case

Mike Caton Sophia Jacinta and Bat isto Jacinta were discharged on a charge of assault and battery before Alderman Mayne. The case involved a claim that the prosecutor visited the Jacinta home over a hat dispute and received a beating.

Mike Caton Sophia Jacinta Batisto Jacinta Mayne Stanislaw Zelwich Jancinta

Open hearing on Croton school controversy tonight

Croton public school hosts an open board meeting at the high school to hear both sides of a dispute between teachers and janitor John Bay. Principal Carrie Jeffery and staff will attend as witnesses with admission limited to those presenting information.

Croton John Bay Board of Education Carrie Jeffery Bay

Howard Gould case reveals drinking and ties to Dustin Farnum

Testimony in the Gould matrimonial case portrays Mrs. Gould drinking heavily on several occasions and behaving badly toward her husband. Valet Veitch and insurance man Knowles describe intoxication at the St Regis and Castle Gould, with Farnum linked to a hotel encounter in Nice.

United Press New York Gould Harry J. Veitch Des Moinse Shearn Veitch St. Regis Howard Gardner Knowles Mrs. Gould Mr. Gould Nice Trilby

Lifelong Lawrence County Woman Dead at 79

Mrs. Sarah D. Cay widow of David Carr died at her Washington township home at 6 a m after declining health. A 79 year old native of Plaingrove township she lived in Lawrence county all her life and was active in the United Presbyterian church of Eastbrook. Survived by eight children and numerous grandchildren, funeral held Thursday at Rich Hill cemetery with Rev. Clark officiating.

Sarah D. Cay David Carr Washington Township Carr Plaingrove Township Abraham Martha Green Lawrence County United Presbyterian Church of Eastbrook W. A. Carr George Carr San Francisco Cal Jesse John S. N. Carr Sarah J. Emery Hannah Foster Malissa Huston Archie Hugh Eliza

Crowds Watch Bridge Work In Pittsburg

Large crowds gathered on the Pittsburg street bridge to view the pile driving machine. East side merchants plan to petition county commissioners about footwalk placement near Cunningham Street amid ongoing construction concerns. A telegraph pole at the east end collapsed, exposing rotten interior framing and leaving only wires to hold it in place.

Pittsburg Street Cunningham Street

Musical director resigns at Beaver College

Local friends of Prof Louis Black music instructor at Beaver college report his resignation to become director of music at West Virginia University Morgantown He will spend summer at Nantucket before starting in September A Beaver College board meeting will decide the action Rev W H Foster of Holly Springs is seen as likely applicant

Louis Black Beaver College West Virginia University Morgantown

Loyal Temperance Legion Convention Opens in First U P Church

A large gathering of delegates attends the Loyal Temperance Legion of Lawrence county convention at the First U P Church. The day includes devotional readings, minutes, reports, Junior hour, and an address by Mrs. E N Baer. Evening events feature graduating exercises and an address by Rev Hugh F Given.

The Loyal Temperance Legion Lawrence County U. P Selina Bashline E. N. Baer Hugh F. Given

Mrs Bessie Scott Jones of Rose Point Dies at 28

Mrs Bessie Scott Jones widow of Edward Jones died Friday at her Rose Point home after years of invalidism. Born in Prospect she leaves her husband and siblings John James and Verna Scott. Funeral services are Saturday at 10 am at the residence with interment in Prospect.

Rose Point Bessie Scott Jones Edward Jones Prospect John James Scott Verna Scott

Unidentified Victim in Freight Accident Identified as Steubenville Man

The body of a man believed to be Eli Monlitch of Steubenville, who died after being run over by a P. & L. E. freight Tuesday evening, remains at Offutt's morgue unidentified. Steubenville authorities have been notified but have provided no definite identification yet.

Eli Monlitch Steubenville Offutt

Local residents listed in New Castle area notices

Edgard G Peifly, Sarah Smith, Frank J Thomas, Nettie Li Foness, Castiaga Perrine, Tony Callella, Mary Cerragzano appear in New Castle notices. Listings show multiple names with New Castle and surrounding areas including Niles and Os.

Edgard G. Peifly New Castle Sarah Smith Frank J. Thomas Niles O. Nettie Li Foness Seles Niles Castiaga Perrine Tony Callella Mary Cerragzano

Pardon Recommended for Mitchell Case in Harrisburg

Late this afternoon Attorney C W Fenton announced the pardon board had recommended clemency for Harry Mitchell whose case was argued before the board yesterday. Mitchell is the man who robbed Metzler's store.

C. W. Fenton Harrisburg Harry Mitchell Metzler

Death notices for several residents in multiple towns

The list records obituaries for Joe Mastriana aged 71 of Center Street, William B. Miller 71 of Pulaski township, Mrs Eliza Sheriff 85 of Pulaski, Infant Morgan 1 of Ellwood City, L. H. Betz 78 of Freedom, Mrs Anna Heckathorn of Butler County, John Gundy 67 of West Middlesex, Mrs Sarah P D Carr 79 of Washington township, Thomas Pomeroy 60 of Independent Oregon, Mrs Edward Jones 28 of Riose Point.

Joe Mastriana Center Street William B. Miller Pulaski Township Eliza Sheriff Pulaski Infant Morgan Ellwood City L. H. Betz Freedom Anna Heckathorn Butler County John Gundy West Middlesex Sarah PD. Carr Washington Township Thomas Pomeroy Independent Ore Edward Jones Riose Point

New Castle to Be Battleground in Amalgamated Tin Plan War

Amalgamated leaders plan a campaign in New Castle to pressure American Tin Plate to reject open shop and recognize union officials. Elmer McNary and Fred Sloan will speak at local lodges as organizers target nonmembers and mills to stay closed if needed. Workers sher the strife could expand nationwide if New Castle holds.

Amalgamated Association New Castle Elmer McNary Granite City John F. Ward Lodge Fred Sloan Newport American Tin Plate Company Combine The Amalgamated Association Con Sharon Amalgamated Tin Combine Pittsburg

Missing J W McElevey Faces Bond Forfeiture

J W McElevey missing after being charged with a serious morals offense. District Attorney Young reports he has skipped. his $2000 bond may be forfeited this afternoon. Police Chief Joseph Gilmore is the prosecutor.

Joseph W. McElevey Joseph Gilmore Young Mee Elevey Jerry W. Trover Triver Newport Julius Pricer Stella Burns John Dickson Quigley

Costs Divided In Surety Of The Peace Case

John Lopinecky and Mike Fronszwich faced a hearing before Alderman Mayne on a charge of surety of the peace and disorderly conduct. The incident occurred at a cement plant. Lopinecky was discharged and the costs were divided between the prosecutor and the other defendant.

John Lopinecky Mike Fronszwich Mayne Frank Horak Lopinecky

Y. W. C. A. Lawn Fete Rescheduled For Tonight

The twilight concert and lawn fete by the Silver Bay club of the Y W C A was postponed due to rain and will be held tonight at Mrs J C Norris home on West Washington street for the Silver Bay fund. Refreshments will be served and a musical program featured.

Silver Bay Club J. C. Norris West Washington Street Silver Bay Fund

Churches to dispense with evening services in July

A number of city churches will skip Sunday evening services during the heated season. Beginning the first Sunday in July the First Presbyterian church will hold only the morning service, and other churches are expected to follow this example.

First Presbyterian Church

Brest Reunion Brings County Family Together

The Brest reunion at David Brest’s home on June 17 drew about 150 people from the county and Mercer county plus James M. Brest of Pomona Cal visiting. Speakers included Rev Bartlett C V Riley J M Brest Prof Roy Leslie J P Brest and Alex Brest. Officers elected were President J P Brest Secretary P N Brest Assistant secretary J W Brest and Treasurer A W Brest. The next gathering will be at J P Brest’s home on the last Thursday in June.

Brest David Brest Mercer County James M. Brest Pomona Cal Bartlett C. V. Riley J. M. Brest Roy Leslie J. P. Brest Alex Brest P. N. Brest J. W. Brest A. W. Brest

Safe and Sane Fourth Promised by Firework Dealers

Fireworks dealers pledge to Mayor to avoid dangerous explosives for a safe Fourth of July in Youngstown.

Youngstown

Steel Street Cars May Be Constructed in New Castle

Experimental work at the Standard Steel Car company in New Castle suggests the city could become a center for all steel street car production. If tests succeed, big land additions would be developed and many new skilled jobs created with a new plant requiring millions of dollars.

Standard Steel Car Company New Castle Standard St Company Tubetown

Injury to George M Nab on McGuffey street bridge

George McNab of Geuss and McNab was severely hurt after a fall from A D Thomas' automobile on the McGuffey street bridge while en route to Coitsville. He suffered facial cuts and badly bruised and blackened eyes, remaining at home most of Wednesday.

George M. McNab Geuss & McNab McGuffey Street Youngstown McNab Coitsville A. D. Thomas Sharon

14 Year Old Boy Confesses to Robbery at Moravia Street Store

John Page a 14 year old residing on Scioto street confessed to Chief Gilmore last evening to the robbery at Luttons store on Moravia street Wednesday evening Abe Presser of the Eighth ward was arrested after Page implicated him A portion of the money has been recovered the revolver was found under the Page home porch and $14 in a bag in an out building Homes and Turner were detained as associates and Page may be sent to reform school

Croton Bay Carrie Jeffery Jeffery Miss Jeffery Ray John Page Scioto Street Chief Gilmore Lutton Moravia Street Page Abe Presser Eighth Ward Presser Phillips Horner and Young Lakey Clen Turner Blaine Turner Young Page

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Hugh Chambers Christ Goulds Europe Cupid Dustin Farnum Sarah D. Carr Rich Hill Cemetery East Siders Beaver U. P. CH Amalgamated Assn Am. Tin Plate Co J. W. McElevey George M’nab J. Lutton Homes Sutton Reform School
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