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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1912

Page

8

Divers Seek Missing After Eagle Park Dock Collapse

In Buffalo on June 24, 15 bodies have been recovered and identified as searchers fear up to 40 may have died when a dock at Eagle Park Grand Island collapsed. Ten more bodies were found today between 9 and 10 oclock, others missing, river currents rush nine miles hourly. Boats search between Eagle Park and Chippewa Ontario. Ghouls stole valuables from victims as rescuers collected purses and jewelry.

Buffalo N. Y Eagle Park Grand Island Chippewa Ont

Deaths of the Day Mrs. Robert N. McCune and others

Mrs. Jane E. McCune widow of Robert N. McCune longtime Plaingrove resident died Sunday at her son L. L. McCune’s Warren Ohio home aged SS years. Surviving children include Dr W D McCune Branchton no county T O Grove City L L Warren C H Butler and R H Greenville. Remains to be buried in Plaingrove Presbyterian cemetery with funeral party arriving Wednesday morning by P and L E railroad. Also Mrs Melissa Lostetter widow of James A Lostetter died at Pulaski home Sunday after long illness aged 79. A Pulaski Presbyterian member active in church work. Surviving children William Erie Elmer Mrs C C Hull Mrs Charles Risher Mrs Levi Repman and Miss Anna Lostetter. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 and interment in Pulaski cemetery.

Jane E. McCune Robert N. McCune Plaingrove Township L. L. McCune Warren Melissa Lostetter James A. Lostetter Pulaski William Erie Elmer C. C. Hull Charles Risher Levi Repman Wampum Anna Lostetter

Funeral services for Robert H. Gillespie held at St Marys

Friends and relatives gathered at St. Marys church Monday morning for funeral services over the remains of Robert H. Gillespie of Borough Line street. Rev Father F F O Shea conducted the services and the interment followed in St Marys cemetery with pallbearers John McDonald Dan Laugham Louis Roux Robert Singleton Thomas Bonner and George Gillespie.

St. Mary's Church Robert H. Gillespie Borough Line Street F. F. O'Shea St. Mary's Cemetery John McDonald Dan Laugham Louis Roux Robert Singleton Thomas Bonner George Gillespie

American athletes suffer rheumatism before Olympic events

The American Olympic team in Antwerp confronts rheumatism and sprains plaguing Melvin W. Sheppard Michael J. Ryan and James Thorp. Their participation in the 500 and 1500 metre events may be in doubt hindering America’s medal hopes as the squad plans two days of training before departing Wednesday for Stockholm.

Antwerp Finland Melvin W. Sheppard Michael J. Ryan James Thorp America Sheppard Thorp Ryan Stockholm

Visit of LIRR Chief In Town Details

Official in town H W Thornton general superintendent of the Long Island railroad visited the city yesterday with no official significance. Mr and Mrs George Thompson of Wallace avenue returned from Lowellville where they attended the wedding of their nephew George Allen and Miss Porter of Moravia on Thursday.

H. W. Thornton The Long Island Railroad George Thompson Wallace Avenue Lowellville George Alllen Miss Porter Moravia

Taft and Sherman Head the Rep Party Nomination

In Chicago Taft and Sherman secured renomination after five days of factional fighting. Taft led the presidential roll with 561 votes to Roosevelt 107, La Follette 41, Cummins 17, Hughes 2. Roosevelt delegates largely abstained.

Chicago Old Guard William Howard Taft James Sherman Taft Roosevelt LaFollette Cummins Hughes Mr. Sherman Wisconsin North Dakota Robert M. LaFollette Pennsylvania Charles i. Hughes Tyron Kratz Norristown David B. Johns Carnegie W. W. Griest Williams H. Keller Lancaster William Disston Philadelphia Hugh Black William S. Ware Howard B. French John Wanamaker J. H. Bromley Harry C. Ramsley Grier Hirsch York George W. Newcomer Cowellsville George Davidson Beaver C. Tyson Kraft W. W

Socialist Team Edges Terrace A. C. In Twelve Inning Tilt

In Cascade Saturday the Socialist team defeated Terrace A. C. 6 to 5 in twelve innings. Phillips starred at first for Terrace A. C. Bevan pitched well and kept the Socialists from breaking until the ninth, when he allowed an infield hit and a steal before White's RBI single.

Terrace A. C Cascade Phillips Bevan White Miguel Kerr Arthurs Weatherby Samuels Fowler England Terrace J Jones Jones E. Riley Ly Phillips Oy Williams Hallthewood Vo Davis Ewe Glover D. Riley Joan Tilles Ees Og Kerr Weatherby B. Jones Rilley Riley Littlewood B . Jones Glover

Sharon People Aid Rescue Mission Visit

A Sharon party stayed in the city Saturday and Sunday helping Superintendent E. J. Berquist at the Rescue Mission. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lloyd, Mrs. M. Snyder and daughter Tressie, Lydia Nickels, Ethel Reese, Howard Moore, James Modisher, Charles Crosby, George Morgan, Thomas MacIntyre, and Ruth Boccaccio from New York City.

Sharon E. J. Berquist W.S. Lloyd M. Snyder Tressie Lydia Nickels Ethel Reese Howard Moore James Modisher Charles Crosby George Morgan Thomas MacIntyre Ruth Boccaccio Missiona New York City

Roosevelt Faction Plans Third Party Convention

Roosevelt andProgressives map strategy with electors pledged to back him in key states. Governors and editors join a planning committee as Baltimore Democratic convention looms. Roosevelt heads for Oyster Bay awaiting platform and potential party unification if Democrats and Republicans fail to resist big business.

Roosevelt Progressive Party Baltimore Gov. Johnson California Col Roosevelt Oyster Bay Clapp Minnesota Senator Dixon Montana Senator Poindexter Washington Gov Aldrich Nebraska Vessey South Dakota E. A. van Valkenburg Philadelphia North American W. R. Nelson The Kansas City Star Richmond Pearson North Carolina W. R. Prendergast New York City James R. Garfield Ohio William Allen White Emporia Kan Gazette Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Ben Lindsey Colorado Matthew A. Hall Massachusetts George L. Record New Jersey Charles H. Thompson Vermont Col. E. C. Carrington Maryland

Realty Transfers In New Castle And Portland Cement

Real estate transfers listed include New Castle Portland Cement Co to Maurice N Edmiston Fourth ward for 1 dollar Ella B Pearson to Maurice Edmiston Fourth ward 497 83 Alfred M Davidson to Margaret E Barnes North Beaver 500 Alfred Dean to Walter D Wygal Second ward 1 John W Knox to John Giering Sixth ward 1 J Walter Hay to Mary A Butler Second ward 350 The Fair Grounds Land Co to E Barr Samsell Second ward 700 M Louis Wallace to Sam Russo Third ward 1 Roland S Peden to John H Bil liter First ward 693 Thomas Haris to L W Platt Eighth ward 3200. Glue that can be remelted after a cooling is made by adding an ounce of bicromate or potash to a half pint of best Scotch glue.

New Castle Portland Cement Co Maurice N. Edmiston Fourth Ward Ella B. Pearson Maurice Edmiston Alfred M. Davidson Margaret E. Barnes North Beaver Alfred Dean Walter D. Wygal Second Ward John W. Knox John Giering Sixth Ward J. Walter Hay Mary A. Butler the Fair Grounds Land Co

Hemroid remedy advertised by Neeley and Clutton

An advertisement promotes Hemroid tablets as a safe treatment for piles caused by constipation and tight clothing. It claims a non surgical cure without salves or suppositories, priced at $1 for 24 days, with Dr. Leonhardt Co. of Buffalo, New York, directing inquiries and a booklet.

John F. Neeley Geo. W. Clutton Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo N. Y

Extra Large Lot at Rare Bargain on Winter Avenue

Prime North Highland area lot on Winter Avenue one block from Highland. Owner sells cheaply for solid reasons. offered by W. McKee-Kelley & Co., Hoyt Building.

R. C. Fralick Norwood Avenue Highland Avenue Bell West Winter Avenue F. I Reutz Winter

Applicants Wanted for Schools in Big Beaver Township

The notice invites applications from New Galilee area residents for school positions in Big Beaver township. Applications must be received before June 29 the election evening. Meeting held at Marshall's undertaking office. Officials listed: C. F. Jackson president W. H. McCullough secretary R. D. Dawson and Chas. Houk. Irish Ripple.

Big Beaver Township Marshall's Undertaking C. F. Jackson Pres W. H. McCullough Secy New Galilee R. D. Dawson Chas. Houk Irish Ripple

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James Lostetter Mr. Gillespie Rep Welve S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta Centennial Street Park Hotel Franklin, Pa English & Andrews Walnut Street Lawrence Club C. M. Hartzell New Castle Green Houses W. H. Weinschenk Pittsburgh Denver Avenue Love and Megown’s J. W. Wilkinson R. D Wilson Clark Ziegler Co Perry Nurseries Rochester Bonanza Evergrip Caster Co Warren Bt Interstate Sales CO East Washingto Street Luo Universal House Arch Street Moler Barber College Cleveland No. 8 East Street Goodyear D. R. Bollard Andrew B. Spencer Bell Phone Union Sheridan Avenue Clare P. DuShane East Pittsburg) Street Harrison Street H. C. Fletcher Meyer Avenue J. Clyde Gilfillan East New Castle City East Washington St Beckford St J. P. Hays & Co Washington St Lee Avenue A. Wilson St. Cloud Care News Park Avenue Dean Block Neshannock Avenue Allen Apartments Central Market South Mill St Pittsburg Street Bridge Washington Street Riverside Avenue Croton Avenue M. Fitzgerald County Line Street S. A. McCracken L. M. Buchanan Agt D. N. Keast J. R. Cooper East North Street Garfield Avenue N. Shenango Street Shaw Street A. Willson Dufford Block W. South Street Jere Bauman Brown Allen Street Paisley Bath Pearson Street South Mill Street Quest Street J Bell West Falls Street Jefferson and Beaver Streets O. G. Blaine Patterson Avenue Westside Division Street Wagner and Son North Mercer Street Chas. Boyd Grocery Store Grant Street Lee Cox Edenburg Sharp's Union Depot Frank Funkhouser Mary A. Hamil Frew Mill Road New Castle Cement Works David Nelson Nelson & Peterson East Washington Street Farmers’ Supply Co Cascade Park Highland Lincoln Avenues Deanblock Jno H. Miller P. O Conkey Smith, Hutton & Kirk Co Dunk & Dunk Mast Street NEW Castle Marble & Granite Works L. R. C. Fralick A.W. Treadwell Lawrence Saings & Trust Co Union National Bank U. S Vank Vii National Bank Sappee State of Lawrence J. E. Aiken Wweapuiel W. J. Uber W. G. Eckles Walter S. Reynolds George Strohecker & Son George Strohecker Edwin M. Underwood Robert H. McKnight Hickory Township Lawrence County John J. Mecknight Eastbrook Akens Wilkison Lockhart and Chambers Trialax Trialax, Co Fifth Ave Pittsburg Gluck Jewelry CO Traction Co G. B. Zahniser Clendenin Block WM. R. Gardner J. New Castle I-Chester Chichester
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