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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1909
Page
6
Jacob Cox, brother of William Cox who testified for Gould, contradicted his brother about Mrs. Gould at Castle Gould. William Cox testified that in 1906 Mrs. Gould was under liquor while packing goods for Blue Gap. Jacob disputed this, and cross examination yielded questions about witnessing liquor with evasive replies.
Johnson and Cummings lose jobs while Woodruff shifts to third base and Pete Porter signs to play second. Johnson is described as weak but capable if given a chance, Cummings returns east and will stay there.
A Black Hand letter arrived at Leetonia's Presbyterian church pastored by Rev. Joseph L. Grimm who says the message threatens his life and warns against dry leaders. The letter mailed from Leipzig Ohio targets church and preacher figures and warns Marshal Boyle to stay away.
The Y. A. C. team defeated the Long Avenue Stars 4 to 3 yesterday afternoon with Levine and Ewins as battery for the winners and Lewis and Reider as the opposing battery. A large crowd witnessed the game.
John Nye a Civil War veteran aged 70 living near Fryburg in Clarion county was found in precarious condition after two masked men forced entry to his home Thursday night and robbed him of 50 dollars pension money. He resisted and was assaulted with clubs, left for dead, in a robber’s attack in Oil City reporting.
Mill number two of the Lehigh Portland Cement company in Croton resumes operations in full after a five months shutdown. Over 350 men will be given steady employment and the outlook is favorable as the plant runs at full capacity, with many new orders arriving.
An unconfirmed rumor that E. H. Harriman died in Austria circulated in New York on June 21 but was not believed. The report caused brief excitement in financial markets before being dismissed.
Rev W P Johnson of Beaver Falls former Geneva College president preached at the Reformed Presbyterian church on Sunday delivering the pulpit address.
Mr and Mrs James Fleming and Gen Walter of Wallace avenue left for Chicago to attend the marriage of their cousin Miss Caroline White to EB H Short on Tuesday evening.
Readable fragments show individuals Clarence N. Iman Amy Wilda Staples Samuel Davis and Hassel with New Castle as a place reference linking several names in a list.
Two Chinese men linked to William Leon Chine are under arrest after their association with a Chinatown mission where a young girl was taught to pray in a pigeon English, revealing a troubling pattern and motives.
Schenectady New York June 21 Chief of Police Rynex says a man arrested as a suspect in the Sigel murder fits the description of William H Ling but may not be the right man. He came to the city eight days ago on business and could not clarify his purpose. Police will detain him until New York authorities arrive.
Anniversary services at Emmanuel Baptist Church featured special music across all three services. In the morning Miss Elizabeth Williams and Mrs Llewelyn Thomas sang solos. Tarantais Thomas performed in the afternoon, and David Lloyd with Taranlais Thomas offered a duet in the evening. The choir performed as well, with Prof. Griffith Jones playing instrumental selections.
Police report a Sunday night theft at Thomas Whitehead's store on Hamilton Street. Entry gained by removing a rear window pane, with sixty cents in pennies and four pairs of shoes stolen. Investigating.
The first baccalaureate sermon in the college history was preached Sunday evening to the 1909 graduating class of 37 at First M E Church. The class attended in a body and heard a splendid sermon by Rev. E E Higley.
In Greenville Pennsylvania on June 21 the 10 inch department of the Carnegie Steel company began double turn operations Monday morning. The 8 inch tandem mill will resume Tuesday and the remaining plant with about 700 workers is expected to restart later in the week.
The Trinity church Sunday school held its annual flower service Sunday afternoon at 4. Children brought flowers arranged into a cross and sent to Shenango Valley hospital. The exercises were described as beautiful and impressive.
New Castle is ignored by the Pittsburg and Lake Erie company for a fast Pittsburg to Buffalo train, with no flag stop or acknowledgment. Residents view this as a snub despite New Castle's past share of business, while rival Pennsylvania plans a faster service that may better serve the city.
Sadie Reed of Lyndal street and Bert Smith of Chestnut street eloped to Warren Ohio last Wednesday and wed in secret. They left at 11 am and returned that evening, the bride continuing work at Harris store on the Diamond and the groom resuming his job at Ellwood City Forge works.
Sheriff Waddington seizes the New Castle Machine company on North Apple alley on executions totaling 1625 dollars. The action targets the machinery and tools of the concern and a sale is set for Saturday afternoon.
Sharon, Pa. June 21 contracts set for Driggs Seabury Ordnance company to expand facilities. Project costs over 50000 dollars and will make the firm the largest crank and cam shaft manufacturer in the country.
Miss Rebecca Bennett who had been critically ill at Shenango Valley hospital was moved home Monday morning in White s ambulance. Mrs T E Phenice of 369 State Street was taken to New Castle hospital for treatment Sunday evening in White s ambulance. Mr Bagshaw an Carnegie Steel employee from the East Side was taken to Shenango Valley hospital Sunday for heart problems from heat and left Monday. John Lombard of Edenburg discharged Monday after an appendicitis operation at Shenango Valley hospital three or four weeks ago.
In San Francisco on June 21 prosecutor Francis J. Heney announced plans for an immediate retrial of Patrick Calhoun, president of United Railways, on charges tied to a jury’s yesterday deadlock. Calhoun vowed to file bribery charges against Heney and two allies, while Judge Lawler’s courtroom drew a large crowd for the next move in the case.
Mrs Mary B Hiler wife of Edward Hiler died Saturday at 8 20 pm at the family home corner Berger and Andrews streets from tuberculosis after ten weeks loss of strength. She would have been 33 in November daughter of Joseph and Lena Oliphant a member of the Third Christian church and remembered for a pleasant disposition. She leaves her husband nine children Ethel May Earl Edward Hazel Marie Pearl Mary Howard J Francis and Carrol Esther and brothers Mont Howard Orrie Oliphant sisters Mrs Charles Maloney Mrs Harry Collingwood William Helen and Harry Smiley all of the city. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from the residence with interment at Graceland cemetery.
Mrs Jane Irwin died Saturday evening at 6 oclock at her daughter Mrs Clyde Wick residence 183 Croton avenue after a period of illness Dropsy was the cause of death She was 66 born June 17 1843 in Butler county daughter of Robert and Mary McCandless She leaves eight children dispersed in Oklahoma Kan Illinois and Pennsylvania The remains were shipped to Butler Saturday night for services there
Charles W. Kelly son of Mr and Mrs W E Kelly of Mahoning township died suddenly Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock from heart trouble after an illness of typhoid fever. He was 17 and a member of the Mahoning United Presbyterian church. Survived by parents three brothers Newell Kenneth Wallace and sister Edna. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm at the family residence northwest of Edenburg with interment at Mahoning U P cemetery.
Sherman M. Stevens died Sunday at his home 7144 West Washington street after a long illness due to cancer. He was 57, his wife having died two months earlier. Survived by one brother N. E. Stevens of Erie, Pa. Remains shipped Monday to Tyronville near Meadville, Pa., for services and burial.
Many friends gathered Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Schladenhaufsen residence on Sampson Street for Emma Schladenhaufsen's funeral. Rev. L. J. Baker of Zelienople led services, with flowers adorning the casket and interment at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers included Samuel Zellar, Joseph Zellar, David Zellar, Eugene Zellar, Charles Schladen, and George Schladen.
A death occurred at the residence of Miss Sara Kyle in Pulaski. Brief services were held at the home and a later service at 2:30 PM at the New Bedford Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Burnelle of West Middlesex. Interment followed in New Bedford Cemetery.
Margaret Helen McKissick aged about eight weeks died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness of infantile troubles. The parents reside at 69 Harrison Street. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the residence with interment at Oak Park. friends extend sympathy.
A long list of fire alarm box locations is provided, naming intersections and streets around Lawrence glass works Shenango Valley hospital and other sites. The entry also notes the electric locomotive’s world record mile time of 27 seconds and mentions visitors Annie and Margaret Burke from Lowellville and Florence Fear of Youngstown visiting local relatives.
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