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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
6
Mayor Harry J. Lusk warns the public to observe Acts of Assembly and the 1854 ordinance restricting sale and use of deadly weapons and fireworks. Violations carry fines up to 500 dollars and possible imprisonment. The proclamation urges strict enforcement as Independence Day nears.
Sherman shows signs of improvement with fever receding and no clear need for surgery. Doctors Allen Carter and Stone oversee care while plans consider Mayo’s potential arrival and possible operation if condition worsens. Mrs Sherman and son Richard travel to Cleveland to be near him.
The Edenburg residence where Ernest Bauman was murdered has been occupied after a sale of the deceased’s household effects. The house was cleaned renovated and rented to a local resident despite the prior murder. Dr R G Miles has returned from an extended eastern trip.
A jury convicted Joseph Hittenberger, former manager of the Lawrence Savings and Trust foreign department, of wrongdoing after evidence showed about 385 dollars missing. He was arrested at his brother’s Youngstown road home and feigned insanity. sentencing to be set by the court later.
Salvatore DiCaprio and Maria Raffaele Martino both of Cleveland were married by Alderman Mayne yesterday afternoon. They arrived in town and chose to wed as a surprise to friends at home.
Sister Calesia a teacher at St Joseph's school leaves for Germany to visit her mother. A member of the Order of Divine Providence she has served in the city’s school system for several years and travels with three sisters from Pittsburg schools. She plans to return in August.
Lew Simmons once led the Simmons and Slocamn Minstrel company and is performing this week at Idora Park Theater. The Youngstown correspondent notes he was born in New Castle and grew up in Warren.
Mercy hospital Pittsburg treats many rabies patient cases with Pasteur method. The facility reports 28 patients under treatment for dog bites including individuals from New Castle Wampum and New Galilee.
A June bug caused a small blaze at Mrs. M. Bannon’s home in Youngstown last evening. She placed a celluloid comb over a gas jet, igniting both bug and comb and burning the upper part of the house.
The Meat Market states it will close all day tomorrow but will operate tonight. No other services or events noted.
Queen Victoria of Spain bore a second son at La Granja palace in the early hours. The queen mother is reported well. The dowager queen and royal family attended. The king presented the infant to officials with satisfaction. The birth was registered in the throne room with military and civil authorities present.
Summonses issued for five residents to appear before Justice of the Peace William M. Francis on Thursday for not obeying a borough weed cutting ordinance. More summonses expected. hearings may test enforcement while sewer permit delays continue. Mystery surrounds Mrs Annable’s sudden departure. a Muddy Creek camping party returns. town notes on visitors, band, and students.
Charles Spach, 48, wounded Friday night near the scene where Arline Knisely, 19, was found shot to death, is under arrest for firing the fatal shots. Sheriff Marlow took Spach from his home to Union hospital. doctors fear he may die. He implicated business associate Sueve, who has an alibi.
Mrs J Ewens of 24 South Beaver Street woke at 12 30 am to close a window and saw a man on the porch roof. Neighbors say three men were seen prowling the Ewens yard as the intruders fled.
Unknown parties unlocked the dog pound door at Jack Young's facility this morning releasing a dozen captured dogs that had been seized Monday. Young denounces the act as a trick and vows to pursue those responsible.
No decision yet in the journeymen barbers strike though several non union workers from out of town have taken jobs at local barber shops, indicating ongoing staffing adjustments.
Friends and relatives filled the Christian church to honor Nana Leedham with a 2 30 p m service conducted by Rev F W Taylor. The Ellwood City High School choir and classmates served as pallbearers and led a procession to Locust Grave Cemetery for interment.
The trial of Roco Rocco for the murder of Seeley Houk is expected to extend into another term. Locke tax cases remain to be tried this week and are anticipated to require substantial time.
Local officials in Youngstown start efforts to reduce unnecessary locomotive whistle blowing. The move aims to ease noise and improve urban life, signaling a push for quieter rail operations in the area.
William Pander’s Blaine street house ready for plasterers Percy Simpson builds a mobile garage on Florence avenue site where a house foundation stands Elmer Rhodes’s Florence avenue residence near finish with oak interior.
Attorney S. P. Emery travels to Harrisburg Tuesday to urge the pardon board to commute Rosario Serge’s sentence from life imprisonment for Tony Conti’s murder. Prosecution contendsjury prejudice against Italians from the Black Hand trials. petitions signed by hundreds of citizens will be submitted.
Wealthy citizens eyed the Amsterdam Diamond company contract plan as a chance to earn extra gasolene income. Investors sought a series of contracts maturing at regular intervals, likening them to profitable oil wells or gas holes, while small investors faced dividend delays.
Preparations for the fall convention of the Lawrence county W. C. T. U. and for inviting prominent temperance speakers will be considered by the executive committee. The meeting will be held at Mrs. Skinner's home at the M. E. church parsonage in Edenburg. Delegates from New Castle will ride streetcars and meet at 10 o'clock on Mill and Washington streets.
Joseph F Harbor a longtime Youngstown resident died Monday evening after several weeks illness at age nine His surviving son holds a high naval office and serves with the Atlantic fleet on the Pacific coast
Ada resident Aaron Watkins, born in Logan county, is being backed by Ohio Prohibitionists for the party nomination to the presidency. Watkins previously ran for governor on the Prohibitionist ticket two years ago.
Items for sale list berries suitable for canning with contact details at Mill street and New Market. Includes phone numbers 942 and 1429-2 and an item code 26012.
Jack Young, city dog catcher, reduced the canine population of New Castle this morning by ten. He gathered ten or more cars in various parts of the city.
The notice announces a market opening at Sanderson's Meat Market located at 70 Pittsburg Street with details unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
The marriage of Miss Anna Reed and Rev. Wible is expected to take place Wednesday July 15 at the bride’s parents home near Volant. Reed is a noted local musician who has resided with her sister Mrs. W. E. Waddington of Wildwood avenue.
William Bloomfield, a one-armed Beaver Falls resident, dived into the Beaver River yesterday to救 a stranded 8 year old. He pulled the youth ashore despite heavy clothing and his disability. A Carnegie Medal nomination is planned for him.
At a last evenings meeting molders in Youngstown considered adopting a new wage scale. A proposed wage cut by manufacturers failed to gain support.
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