Planing Mill Fire Ruins Shenango Lumber Works
The Shenango Lumber planing mill burned early Saturday, total loss about 5000 with 1500 insured. Firemen saved surrounding lumber piles and dwellings as flames roared from a two story frame mill packed with planer joiner and saw machinery. Suspected incendiary origin. owners and workers lost tools, boiler possibly repairable, rebuilding planned. Local officials, pack of witnesses, and officers speculate on arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Lumber Company
New Castle
Second Ward
Frank Connery
Fourth Ward
Planing Mill
Fifth Ward
Park Avenue
Ray Street
Ore Department
Pearson
Hillsville dynamite case witness Delos Ferrell testimony
Delos Ferrell of Hillsville testified he could locate the dynamite blast by the lightning flash and that the strike entered the depot via the telephone wire. He was defendant's key witness subjected to thorough cross examination by W. S. Anderson. A postscript letter from Ferrell dated June 15, 1900, was read via a postal card joke about the case and wire strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Farrell
Anderson
Attorney Wilson
Local clerk injured in fall at store car entry
Frank Barroch of Cinderstreet, an employee of B. A. Young & Co., stepping from the storeroom into a car yesterday lost his footing and broke the radius of his right arm near the wrist joint. Dr. T. J. Blackwood reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barroch
Cinderstreet
B. A. Young & Co
T. J. Blackwood
Miss Jennie Slain Injured After Stair Fall
Miss Jennie Slain of the McKee block fell Wednesday breaking her right arm and badly injuring one eye. Dr Ed S Cooper reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Slain
McKee Block
S. Cooper
Marriage License Granted to Curry and Winkelman
A marriage license has been granted to Robert Curry and Ida May Winkelman, both residents of New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Curry
Ida May Winkelman
New Castle
Cooper and Butler Offer Durable Travel Trunks for Long Trips
If you plan to go by Paris or elsewhere get a trunk that will stand the trip. We sell that kind. Cooper and Butler advertise sturdy travel trunks designed to endure long journeys and rough handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Paris
Cooper & Butler
Eight bathers arrested for public indecency near paper mill
Eight boys were arrested by Patrolmen Shields Vantiorder and Grigs after a complaint about improper bathing near a paper mill. They were taken to city hall, jailed overnight, and arraigned with one claiming to have worn tights. The majority admitted bathing in the Altosweather and faced potential 30 day jail terms before the mayor discharged them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puria Naturalibus
Shields
Vantiorder
Grigs
Wormneas
Altoswether
Prisoner Varvada Sentenced to Western Penitentiary
Sheriff Matthews returns from Allegheny with Peter Varvada, convicted of second degree murder, to the Western penitentiary. Varvada asks for education and a chance at reform. good behavior may reduce his sentence by about four years. A note on cellmate concerns and another prisoner known as Snakes Wilson disturbing inmates with reoccurring outbursts and a claimed diamond stash near Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Charles Matthews
Allegheny
Peter Varvada
Western Penitentiary
Varvada
Sas
Wallace
Matthews
Wilson
Wright
Property Transfers Across Townships and Wards
A series of land conveyances recorded in Shenango Taylor and adjacent townships. Purchasers include James R. Burrows, Rufus Lutton, William McMillin, James Burrows, Richard J. Morris, Joseph Wolfe, Frank J. Wells, Florence Gray, Lemuel Sterling, L Z Johns, Alfred M Graham, Frank W. Hess, John Porter, James Meegan, and others. Amounts range from fifty dollars to eight thousand dollars reflecting transfers in Third ward Ellwood City Water Dell and other local districts. Transferors include H G Dodds, James Lutton, John B Brown, Isaac J Wallace, John Wells executor, A L Brown, Pittsburg Company, Anna Morgan, Charles Hess, and David Lessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Dodds
James R. Burrows
Shenango Township
James Lutton
Rufus Lutton
Taylor Township
James D. White
William McMillin
John B. Brown
James Burrows
William H. Cox
Richard J. Morris
Isaac J. Wallace
Joseph Wolfe
Wayne Township
John Wells
Frank J. Wells
Big Beaver Township
John TB. Scarlet
Florence Gray
Third Ward
A. L. Brown
Lemuel Sterling
Scott Township
Pittsburg Company
L. Z. Johns
Ellwood City
A. ©. Grove
Alfred M Graham
Water Dell
Anna i. Morgan
Frank W. Hess
John Porter
David Lessing
James Meegan
Union Township
Death of E A Kellar in Phoenix Arizona
Mr and Mrs George W Kellar of County Line street announce the death of their son E A Kellar in Phoenix Arizona on June 12 after a long illness. Oldest son, formerly resided here, visited last summer after an 18 year absence. He suffered a paralytic stroke years ago and never fully recovered. He was married with two children aged five and two. A well known Phoenix businessman who owned property by the state capitol, he will be remembered by many New Castle residents who mourn his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kellar
County Line Street
E.A. Kellar
Phoenix
Ariz
E. A. Kellar
Tie
Hand Injured at Mill. Likely Avoids Amputation
Charles Wesley Kennedy an engineer at the steel mill suffered a deep cut to his left hand this afternoon when a knife caused the injury. Dr. Ed Cooper attended and reports that amputation will probably not be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wesley Kennedy
Ed. Cooper
Wanted to Buy 6000 Chestnut Ties for Rail Line
Wanted to buy 6,000 chestnut A. R. ties delivered on the line of the FE. and Pier. v. and A. RR. R. Inquiries accepted from parties able to furnish all or part of the order. Contact W. H. Cox in rooms 304 and 305 Wallace Block New Castle, Pennsylvania 1016.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R
W. H. Cox
Wallace Block
New Castle
Incendiary destroys New Castle Car Works in blaze
A deliberate fire destroyed the New Castle Car Manufacturing plant on South Mill street late Monday night. Firefighters battled a massive blaze that gutted the main frame building and damaged nearby structures, with an incendiary suspected to have started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
South Mill Street
Car Manufacturing Works
Second Ward
Ray Street
Central Station
South New Castle
Louis Tardella
Connery
Red Barteaux
Walter Churchfield
Thomas W. Phillips
W. G. Buffinger
W. H. Cox
D. N. Keast
S. P. Emery
A. C. Grove
F A. Hoover
WD. Robinson
New Castle Athletic Club
Thomas Cole
James Artz
Fourth Ward
Shenango Valley Hospital
Serious injury at steel mill leaves Bahra in critical condition
Alfred Bahra, brother of August Bahr, was seriously injured in a steel mill accident Tuesday afternoon. While overseeing hoisting, a several ton weight struck him, sending him 12 feet into an iron piece. Pelvic bone and rib fractures, severe internal injuries, and a badly hurt shoulder were reported. He walked briefly before collapsing. An ambulance took him to hospital, then to his brother’s Mercer street home. he may be returned to hospital today. Bahra, 31, is a single man whose parents live in Bellaire, Ohio. His father traveled here after hearing the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bahra
August IF
Bahr
Mercer Street
Th Mill
Bahra
Bellaire
Affections Alienated Suit Over Wife's Bond
Harry W. Miller, by attorney Frank Blackstone, sues Charles Hausler for alienation of his wife Elsie Miller's affections. Miller, married August 1896, alleges love letters and meetings with Hausler at Pittsburg street livery, Sharon, New Castle, and Erie station. He seeks $2,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Miller
Frank Blackstone
Charles Hlausler
Court House
August Sth
Elsie Miller
Charles Hausler
Pittsburg Street
Sharon
Erie &Pittsburg
Hausler
Hansler
Miller
Funeral Rites for L L Griffiths Held at Grant Street
Very solemn funeral services were held at the Griffiths residence on Grant street for the late L L Griffiths. Dr H S Jordan and Rev W H Jordan officiated. A quartet sang several selections as floral tributes and a sheaf of wheat with white roses were sent by friends from Youngstown. Pennsylvania colleagues sent a pink carnation wheel with white rose standard. Interment was at Alliance. A special train carried the funeral party to Alliance this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. N. Griffiths
Grant Street
Jordan
W H. Jordan
D. D
Peoria
H. D. Morrison
Youngstown
Pennsylvania
Alliance
Oelock
Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Fulkerson Held At Home
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Fulker son was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at her son Ira S Fulkerson's West Washington street residence. Dr R S Randolph and Rev Scho field led services. Relatives and friends attended. A quartet including Russell and Harry Urmson Nellie Urmson and Sarah D Falls provided music. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with cousins Clifton Duff Rigby Young Strumater and Louis Mosley serving as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fulkerson
Ira S. Fulkerson
West Washington Stret
R. S. Randolph
Schofield
Russell
Harry Urmson
Nellie Urmson
Sarah D. Falls
Greenwood Cemetery
Clifton
Edward Duff
George Rigby
James Young
Charles Strumater
Louis Mosley
Donations received at Almira Home May and June
Donations to Almira Home for May and June include jars of fruit from Mrs. J. I. Crawford and Mrs. Ramsey, Love jelly and dishware, two dozen pickles from B. Grace & Son, fruit jars from Mrs. M. Hee, ice cream from Jere Bauman, granite ware from Mrs. Slevins, $10 bed linen from Mr. James Finney, with thanks to Mrs. James’s Newton and Mr. John Shiner COM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Home
J. I. Crawford
Ramsey
B. Grace & Son
M. Hee
Jere Bauman
Slevins
James Finney
James
Newton
John Shiner
Shenango Township bids for new school house invited
Bids will be received to build a new school house at Connors district. Specifications available at Lewis Hamiltons board yard. Bids to be opened on July 7 in the evening. School Directors, Shenango Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor
Lewis & Hamilton
Board Yard
Shenango Township
Public notice offers Phillips Cure for excess liquor use
Notice to readers about a treatment option for those who drink alcohol to excess. It advertises the Phillips Cure available at No 21 East North street city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East North Street
City
Press Dispatch Chronicles Reactions to Roosevelt Ticket
Washington June 22 publishers report the president flooded with calls messages and letters about the Roosevelt vice presidential nomination. Republicans praise the ticket while Democrats voice mixed views with Livingston Bramwell Mecom and others offering varied predictions about future presidency and party prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Dispatch
Washington
Executive Mansion
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
White House
Livingston
Georgina
Tom
Bramwell
Ohio
Foraker
Senate
McKinley
Mecomas
Maryland
Sinesln
Hamlin
Grant
Colfax
Kansas Delenation
Hamilton Club
Chicago
Carter
Montana
Matt
Connecticut
Spooner
Wisconsin
Warren
Wyoming
Justice McKenna
Supreme Court
Representative Gibson
Tennessee
Presidential nominating talk across papers in New York
On June 22 reports from New York papers discuss McKinley and Roosevelt nominations. The Sun and Tribune praise McKinley while sparring with Platt over delegate influence. The Herald questions Democratic risk and The World expects prosperity backing McKinley. The Times favors continuity, The Journal calls McKinley and Roosevelt the Youngest party’s picks. Roosevelt and Platt meet. Odell eyes next moves as he heads to Newburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
Republican
McWiniey
Roosevelt
Housevelt
The
Tribune
MacWinley
Tribun
Platt
Herald
Independent
the Times
Independent Republican
McKinley
Journal
Democrat
New Republican Party
dJournal
Imperial Party
Snow
Odell
Fifth Avenue
Union League Club
Oyster Bay
Newburgh
Roosevelt telegram reply to McKinley on ticket
Washington on June 22 reports Governor Roosevelt replying to President McKinley with thanks for the congratulations and stating pride in being associated on the ticket in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Wm. McKinley
Working Pants and Shirts at Cooper and Butler's
Fisherville shoppers pore over Cooper and Butler's display of durable work pants and shirts. New arrivals include reinforced denim, sturdy cotton blends, and affordable price points promising lasting wear for labor, shop staff say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper & Butler's
Albany sails to collect Turkey indemnity in Gibraltar mission
The United States ship Albany will sail from Southampton to Gibraltar to press an indemnity of 100,000 dollars claimed by the sultan of Turkey for American property damage during the Armenian troubles. In Washington, officials say no third demand details will be released as the North Atlantic squadron mobilizes, seen as linked to Albany’s voyage. three demands have been made, with skepticism over force being shown as bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press
Southampton
United States
Albany
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Turkey
Washington
State Department
Griscon
North Atlantic
England
Piquart Awarded Heavy Damages for Dreyfus Article
Paris June 21 Ex Colonel Picquart the French officer who sacrificed his career for Dreyfus was yesterday awarded 100000 francs in damages for the calumnious article printed during the Dreyfus agitation by Le Figaro Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press
Paris
Picquart
Dreyfus
Eeho Tk
Marriage Licences Granted in Ha wood and New Castle
The following licenses have been granted George W. Fisher of Ha wood City and Louise S. Wilson of Wayne township R Edmond Jenkins and Daisy V. Biddle of New Castle Stobert A Fleming and Luta N Sheppard of New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Fisher
Louise S. Wilson
Hawood City
Wayne Township
R. Edmond Jenkins
Daisy V. Biddle
New Castle
Stobert A. Fleming
Luta N. Sheppard
Infant of Parks Dies of Pneumonia in Liberty Street
Frederick W Parks infant son of Mr and Mrs Edward Parks of Liberty street died at 9 30 this morning of pneumonia aged 14 months Funeral services at the parents residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock Interment at Savannah cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W
Edward Parks
Liberty Street
Savannah
Thumb Dislocation From Work Injury
Lyle Emery a carpenter of Fast Street dislocated his right thumb while at work yesterday. Dr Blackwood reduced the dislocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Emery
Fast Street
Dr. Blackwood
Baby dies after carriage fall in East State Street
A three year old child of Robert Randall formerly of this city but lately of Sharon died at 2 am Thursday from concussion after a go cart accident on East State Street. Two teen girls watched, the hat blew off and the near mishap caused the carriage to overturn as the child was thrown to the pavement. The doctor was summoned and the baby died shortly after. Randall and his wife had many friends who mourn the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Randall
Sharon
Davis
Misa Davis
State Street
New Castle
Shadyside
Two Pensions Granted To William Wallace And Eli Woods
Alderman Charles Haus secured an increased pension for William Wallace from $6 to $12 per month. T. B. Morgan received notice that Eli Woods of Fay was granted a pension of $2 per month from July 1894 and $6 per month from March 2, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Haus
William Wallace
T. B. Morgan
Eli Woods
Fay
Relic of Ulster County Gazette in Irish Ripple owner
A. Naugle of Irish Ripple owns a Kingston published issue dated January 4 containing an account of the death and burial of George Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Naugle
Ulster County
N. Y
Kingston
George Washington
Engineer Scalded at Hillsville Quarry Incident
Joseph Steen, an engineer at a Hillsville limestone quarry, loosened a steam plug that fell out and scalded him from the left wrist to the shoulder. Dr Norris attended and dressed the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Steen
Hillsville
EE. P. Norris
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John Camblin
John Carpenter
Robert Eckles
Mr. Camblin
Shenango
R. M Eckles
James Cunninham
W W. Henderson
Mckles
Eckle
Ed. Crawford
Cunningham
Henderson
Delos Ferrell
Arizona
Standard
Funeral Service
Almira
Theodore Roosevelt
AS Baking Powder CO
William ST
Piquart
Baby
Nettleton
Crouch, Beatty & CO
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