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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
10
Burglars entered the Wampum Pennsylvania depot last night and blew the safe. Station agent J. H. Baer found the robbery this morning after the rear window was jimmied. About $100 stayed in the depot and $1,400 had been sent away earlier. 60 cents and a few stamps were taken. The gang, possibly the same that operated a year ago, remains at large.
Daisy Marie Cameron four years four months twenty days old died Thursday at home from diphtheria. Her brother is also seriously ill with the same disease. Because of contagion no funeral services will be held, and the casket will depart at 4 PM for Savannah cemetery.
Randolph Williams was found not guilty by the jury this morning on a larceny charge presented by Joseph L. Mercer. The judge ruled the costs could not be assessed against the defendant in this case despite the prosecutor’s attempt to tie Williams to a $30 theft.
Samuel Funkhouser, a carpenter, broke his leg after falling through a cellarway at a Butler Avenue house. He is expected to be unable to work for several months.
Mike Cea and Charles Frank were found guilty after a court trial Wednesday afternoon for maintaining a nuisance described as a cross dog. The verdict concludes the nuisance case arising from the defendants actions.
Marriage licenses issued in New Castle and Perryopolis include A Prinkey from New Castle and Roswell Sisley Feveeewans, plus Sarah M Sisley from Perryopolis.
An advertisement touts a doctor prescribed remedy called Deans Sure Safe and Speedy Cure for liver kidney and stomach conditions and rheumatism. The product claims rapid relief and urges readers to avoid other treatments.
Intense warm weather accelerates vacation plans as families and individuals plan departures for Canada summer homes and other trips. Among those listed are Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Phillips and son Elmer Isaac, Mrs. E. U. Young and daughter Jean, Miss Susanna Young, Miss Carrie Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin N. Uhl and son, and J. P. H. Cunningham with details on destinations Beaumaris Sparrow Lake and Italy, including a Liverpool departure and White Star steamer Cedric in July. The Norris family, Mrs. J. D. F. Newell, Edward Brindle, and Rev. H. J. Whalen also feature in upcoming plans and encampments.
A strange vehicle used by Erie railroad officials toured the city yesterday. The car rides on wheel trucks like street cars and railway coaches and travels on railway tracks. Powered by gasoline, six officials rode the machine during a brief stop, drawing a curious crowd.
Ellwood City alumni will gather in the school hall Friday evening to plan future meetings. Miss Nellie Nye serves as secretary of the organization.
A courtroom quip contrasts constitutional interpretation with baseball batting averages. The judge notes a man’s inability to parse the constitution while acknowledging his Americanization through performance, hinting at biased views on eligibility.
Highland U P Bankers host a ball game at Boyles field this evening followed by ice cream and strawberries. Local community event features sports, social mingle, and refreshments.
The sanitary committee of councils will hold a special meeting at City Hall this evening to discuss public health matters and related agenda items.
United Press reports Captain S F Cody the American aeronaut working for the British war office is dying after his self built 2000 pound aircraft with 780 square feet wing area crashed at Laffan's Plain Aldershot. He had earlier set cross country and distance records in 1909 and suffered injuries in a prior 1909 flight from Liverpool to Manchester.
Mrs. Mattie Ann Lowry McBride died at the family home in Mahoning township on June 23 1910 at age 94. Funeral services will be held June 25 at 1 PM CST with interment in Mahoning U P cemetery. She was born May 17 1816 near Lowellville Ohio and survived by two sons Samuel M McBride and J H McBride. She was a longtime member of the Mahoning U P Church.
Reverend Dr. Martin J. Geraghty of Philadelphia was unanimously elected prior provincial for the third time of the Augustinian Fathers' province of St. Thomas based in Villa Nova. The Villa Nova province includes order houses in the United States and Cuba.
Attorney J Clyde Gilfillan smiles as friends congratulate him. Little Miss Mary Elizabeth arrived at the Gilfillan home Wednesday and will be there for the Fourth. Mother and child are doing nicely.
Coraopolis takes charge at Cascade park as a special train brings vicnickers and gathers crowds led by the town band. The arrival marks a festive day with local residents enjoying the procession and music.
Miss Idalia Nowling of Court street returns home after a two months visit with friends in Steubenville.
Valentine Jacobs, of the Solidarity group, was discharged after paying $182.89 in fines and costs following a 92 day jail term. Fellow members A. M. Stirton C. H. McCarty Earl Moore and B. H. Williams were released earlier under the insolvency act after serving the same length.
The article contends Tener allies aim to pack Beaver and Washington counties with pro-Tener votes while Kennedy battles Lawrence. It predicts Beaver County men will control the congressional nomination and hints at judicial appointments for Judge J Sharp Wilson and Judge Richard S Holt, with others promised offices to strengthen the Tener machine.
At two this afternoon the thermometer at the corner of Washington and Mill streets registered 94 degrees in a sheltered spot. A number of heat prostrations have been reported within the last 24 hours.
Harry R. Moyer of Pittsburg visited here Wednesday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Williams of Cascade street. Edwin F. Norris of Grant street is back from Sparrow Lake Ontario Canada on a business mission. Miss Cecil Buroker of St Paris Ohio visits cousin Miss Mary Steinberger of Richelieu avenue. Mr and Mrs McElravey of Coraopolis spend today with Mr and Mrs George Massie of Chestnut street.
A widow did not take over her husband Sparks’s business after his death. The excerpt notes it is a natural vocation for a woman and reveals he was a matchmaker.
Ladies receive bargains on white cambric muslin skirts with embroidery and lace details. Regularly priced at 1.25 to 1.50, sale tag marks 98 cents each for knee and deep flounces with hemstitching and inserts.
Ladies underskirts in cambric nainsook and cross bar lawn with lace and embroidery flounces, normally priced at 2.50 to 3.00, offered as a short term sale at 1.98 for select days.
Lot No 1 offers fine Swiss embroidery front lengths in this season s new styles. Original price 75 cents now special at 39 cents a shirtwaist front length.
At a congregational meeting the Second United Presbyterian church adopted remodeling plans by the architect. Additions costing at least 15000 dollars will raise seating from about 450 500 to 800 and include a center entrance with the main auditorium at the front and the Sunday school room at the rear with balconies surrounding both spaces.
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