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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
11
Canning season brings a strong pineapple rush as markets showcase fruit priced at 60 cents to 1.75 per dozen. Dealers expect quick turnover before supply eases, with wholesale notes alongside butter and eggs, live stock, and vegetable price lists reflecting a broad market snapshot.
James Dodds Martin died at Stafford Kansas on Monday June 21 in his 82nd year. He left a wife two sons four daughters and many grandchildren living in California Kansas and Colorado. He was born on a Mercer County farm and was a carpenter who later served as Adams County Iowa sheriff. He lived in Lamar Colorado and Eastbrook Iowa and Lawrence County, Kansas. He had siblings Elizabeth Gillespie Anna McConahy Margaret Armstrong Mary Wilson William George Rev D C and Thomas J. His parents were John and Margaret Dodds Martin pioneer settlers.
Mrs. Boyd 26, born May 1889 in North Beaver Township, died yesterday in Lawrence county after residing in Vo lant. She married R. L. Boyd a year and three months ago and leaves her husband, mother, and siblings J C Patterson, Mrs A E Wilson, J E Boyd, C E, Nellie, and Ralph. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday at her mother's 1414 Delaware Ave with private interment at Oak Park cemetery conducted by Rev Mechlin Dr Sniff and Rev J H Hunter.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Stewart of Harrison Street was conducted Monday at 2:30 PM by Rev. H. E. Harman of Bethany Lutherans. Interment followed at Graceland Cemetery with pallbearers William Lanigan James Lanigan William Shaulf Harry Couchlan Frank Wiman and George Walker named.
Mrs Mary Lesnyky wife of Michael Lesnyky of Slippery Rock township died Monday at 2 PM at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Koliszav in the same township after eight months of illness from tuberculosis. She leaves her husband, two children Stephen and Helen, and nine siblings John Joseph George Steve Michael Peter and Ethel. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Lutheran church near Princeton with Rev J A Hunter officiating. Interment followed in the Lutheran cemetery.
Neva infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Andrews of Koppel died at home Monday night aged 2 months 3 days The funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 AM with interment in the Catholic cemetery at Hoytdale.
Bennie Federman faced Judge Porter on charges tied to his conduct as an interpreter. Convicted of false pretense and pled to conspiracy to extort money, he was ordered to pay $200 and cover costs, suspended sentence, and barred from interpreting for a year with monthly parole reporting to Officer Smith.
The Pennsy Freight team defeated the Bakers 7 to 4 last night. Conti hit a home run for Pennsy while Rush issued 0 bases on balls and Candiato walked 4. Rush struck out 5, Candiato 3, with umpire Lehman officiating.
A two speed Indian motorcycle was stolen from the Brown garage on East Street. It belonged to Charles Hamilton of 309 East Falls Street. The Pennsylvania license was 012240 and the motor number 826125. Descriptions have been sent to many cities in the region.
The jury acquits Jake Levine of receiving stolen goods from G Wolfe after Levine claimed Wolfe owed him 48 dollars. Levine shipped Wolfe’s rope COD to collect the bill. A separate Mary Fandozsi case on liquor sales without a license also ends with not guilty.
Police reports describe a fight at 1001 Ashland Avenue in Seventh Ward. John Larway, a foreigner, was taken into custody by unidentified individuals for prowling around the home of Frank Reader and was jailed overnight before being turned over to Alderman Coates' officers for formal information.
James B. Means sues William F. Gilmore doing business as the New Castle Livery Company for $600 damages for injuries to Meanss mare in the Gilmore stable. The mare was kicked by another horse, forcing long nonwork and the loss of a valuable foal.
Mrs Eva Patterson Boyd wife of R L Boyd of Volant died Monday afternoon about 5 o clock at her mother Mrs M J Patterson s residence 1414 Delaware avenue city. She had been ill for some time and had spent part of the winter in the city before returning to Volant where her condition worsened and she was brought back to town.
No important measures will be acted on during Mayor Tyler's absence. An ordinance appointing a plumbing inspector and theater license issues were on the schedule but postponed until the mayor's return.
In the case Commonwealth vs John Sawonowski found not guilty of larceny charged by Rev Nicholas Koshe, costs were placed on Koshe. Attorney Edwin K Logan petitions to be relieved of costs claiming no malice in the prosecution. Arguments set for later.
Frank Halsey, 74, of 910 Boro Line Street, who was reported missing yesterday, was found returning home around 2 PM Monday. He had wandered nearby, appeared unharmed, and had not been far from home.
In the matter of the final account of R. L. Hildebrand, administrator in the Mary Dinsmore estate W K Hugus was appointed auditor. J W Humphrey was appointed auditor in the Mary E McWilliams estate and Roy Jamison in the Giuseppe Morena estate and the Jacob C Hetrick estate.
Roy Crawford through attorney Thomas W. Dickey filed a motion for a new trial alleging court errors in admitting testimony and excluding parts. Judge Porter directed the filing and court stenographer Mornes will record notes of testimony for further reasons. Arguments will follow.
The Ladies Missionary society invites all interested to attend an open meeting this evening. Thursday is donation day at the Orphans home in Zelienople with several locals planning to attend. Sunday school members will rehearse for the Children's day exercise.
R and J Dreyfus have issued a writ of replevin against J Ford Fulkerson to recover seven diamonds valued at 856 dollars and 75 cents.
In Lawrence county Orphans Court case No 30 1915 Samuel L McCracken attorney for Mary E Kirkwood daughter of James Walters seeks auditor to review and distribute balance. On June 14 1915 James Callahan Esq named auditor to proceed with the appointment at 2 pm July 16 1915 in New Castle Pennsylvania.
In McAlester Oklahoma on June 22 Sergeant Rich Owens led a ten mile two hour chase with prison bloodhounds tracking Levy Lopess a West India Negro who escaped from the trusty gang on the prison farm. The hounds followed the trail through fences underbrush and rocky terrain without wavering marking Lopess as the second fugitive captured within a month.
At a Monday congregational meeting the Fourth Presbyterian church extended an unanimous call to Rev. William T. Cratter of Newell West Virginia with a salary of 1200 dollars He is expected to preach on the first Sunday in January
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