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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
12
Bradford Pa June 25 El mer Corle chief of the police force was found dead in an alley at 6 am. Initial reports suggested murder but coroner ruled death due to apoplexy. Facial injuries observed may have resulted from a fall, not an assault.
About 50 relatives and intimate friends attended the McNulty reunion Tuesday at Cascade park. Officers re elected: President C. B. McNulty, Vice president O. A. Rodgers, Secretary Mrs. A. B. Winder, Treasurer H. O. Allen. Next gathering planned for the second Wednesday in June 1914 at the park. Out of town guests listed from Wisconsin Indiana and Monongahela City.
A Tuesday evening event at Mr and Mrs A Allen home in Dewey Avenue hosted 22 guests to honor Miss Lois Allen and Miss Eva Barlett who have been visiting relatives. The program featured vocal and instrumental selections by the guests of honor including many original compositions. The two will depart tonight for Milo Maine to engage in evangelistic work this summer.
The Highland Book club enjoyed a park breakfast this morning with 24 decorated tables in the grove. Honor guests were Mrs. A. C. Crouse of Cincinnati and Mrs. Harry Warden of Detroit. Committee in charge included Mesdames W. H. Shipler, J. H. Frew, W. G. Eckles and C. H. Hilborn.
Miss Ethel McKee of Wallace Avenue entertained members of her Sunday school class at the First church gathering. The event featured fellowship and refreshments as the group discussed upcoming activities.
A Methodist church group held a graduation dinner next Sunday with seating for 20 at the Tea Cup Inn. The event was reported as a highly enjoyable occasion with covered dishes and social gathering remarks.
The marriage took place at Rev Cliffe's residence of the Third Christian church on Tuesday evening. The couple planned a trip after the ceremony and will live with the bride's parents Mr and Mrs J E Hammond on Lafayette street upon return.
Miss Laura McCain of North Street will entertain six guests at the Tea Cup Inn this evening in honor of Miss Mary Shilling of Mercer, guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Kimes of North Jefferson Street.
The Queen Esther society of the Croton M E church plans a picnic at Tapeworm camp on Thursday. All members should meet at the church at 6 30 in the morning.
Mrs. Lizzie Pierce of Youngstown visits local friends. Miss Maria Allen of Mercer stays with Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Reynolds in East Grant avenue. Miss Jessie Filson from Salem completes a visit with Mrs. Eva Failer on North Walnut street. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Crouse of Cincinnati stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hilborn on Highland avenue. W. V. Flaherty and his mother visit Dr. J. V. Flaherty on North Mercer street en route to a Colorado summer stay.
The annual open meeting of the Ladies' Missionary Society of St. John's Lutheran Church was held Tuesday evening with 75 members and friends present. An interesting program of readings and music featured several selections by a quartet of Miss Riffer, Miss Elizabeth Treser, Herman Hess, and Albert Genkinger. A social hour with refreshments followed.
Benny Fedeman charged Chas Solomon Nick Acid and Jacob David with assault and battery after a dispute on Long Avenue. The defendants countered Fedeman started the ram. The case was continued until Friday. Mrs Mary Hupp of Mahoning Avenue charges J Thomas with disorderly conduct with a hearing set for Wednesday evening at 7.30.
County Prosecutor orders probe into the death of 27 year old Bertha Meeks Chamness at her mother's home near Bernice. The shotgun, in her brother Joseph Meeks hands, exploded as she stood in the doorway. coroner ruled accidental. Clyde Wright, her fiancé, was present.
An epidemic of dog bites hits the Fifth Ward with numerous attacks. Peter Mele, 12, was mauled on Gardner Avenue by two dogs around 4 pm yesterday and required medical attention after a train stop rescue by bystanders. Mrs. Simon of Moravia Street also bitten. Several minor bites reported as a single dog drove stalks the area.
Marie Feyock aged unknown died after a yearlong TB illness at 620 Etna Street at 1 A.M. She leaves Peter J and Anna. Funeral at St. Joseph’s Church Friday at 10 A.M. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Joseph S. Claypool’s funeral is Thursday at 2 P.M. with interment at Valley View Cemetery.
Thursday afternoon at Cascade park theater the Passion Play or The Life of Christ replaces the usual show a four reel picture. Thursday night Hedge Holmes and farceurs present Jess Long's Two of a Kind and vaudeville stunts. Tonight is the last appearance of The Governor's Boy. Three reels precede each performance with shows at 3 7 15 and 8 30.
Edward Burkart and Trevor Hogue, University of Pittsburg graduates, passed regular pharmacist examinations conducted by the university faculty. Burkart will work at Clutton's pharmacy on Washington Street, while Hogue joins Burchfield on Long Avenue.
City residents have four days remaining to pay their tax assessments to secure the June discount. The city treasurer reports a steady flow of taxpayers meeting their assessments this week.
A short notice details multiple real estate transfers including buyers and sellers. Notable moves include George Ramsey and William Hanna in the Third ward, a large $1 700 transaction, and the New Castle Cement Co sale of land in the Sixth ward for $450. Several properties transfer for nominal sums with wards and townships listed.
Inquest into the death of Walter Linnenbrink found he was killed by a weapon in Norman Vandivort’s hands on June 18. Witnesses described the confrontation at Vandivort’s former employer New Castle Portland Cement and the room where Linnenbrink was shot. A verdict of death from Vandivort’s gun was returned as the cause of Linnenbrink’s death.
The store promotes a mop treated with O-Cedar Polish for easy dusting and cleaning of floors and woodwork with no stooping or heavy lifting required. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Also features Balkan Blouses and Middies priced 98 cents each and sizes 10 to 18.
C. H. Hilborn of Highland Avenue is treated for a broken right arm after the auto crank kicked while he was starting the car at his home garage this morning. The injury occurred as he attempted to crank the machine, and his arm fractured in two places.
A number of property owners were summoned before the mayor this morning on information made by the health officer.
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