Gambier testifies in separation suit recounts cold marriage
In New York on June 27 United Press reports Edward V. Gambier, director of the Merchants' National Bank, resumed testimony in his wife’s separation suit and his cross bill for annulment. He described his wife's lack of affection after marriage, her nervous prostration, and her statements that she never loved him.
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United Press
New York
Edward V. Gambier
Merchants’ Exchange
Onal Bank
Paying Bond Ordinance Dead At Special Meeting
At a special select council session an effort to pass a street paying bond ordinance failed with six votes present but only five in favor. After the loss, a motion to reconsider was made and the meeting adjourned to Thursday evening hoping Dickson or McCormick would switch votes to secure passage.
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Select Council
Dickson
McCormick
Governor condemns Wisconsin Sunday closing law
Governor Mc Govern condemns Wisconsin Sunday closing law in a special message to the legislature. He urges repeal and enactment of a less stringent rule, arguing the current law harms the poor by preventing sale of ice milk and other perishables on Sundays.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
McGovern
Bible Classes and Prayer Meetings
Mrs. Chamberlain's Bible class will meet Wednesday at 2 30 with Mrs. Vorous 933 Morton Street. Rev. Leatherman's Bible class will meet Friday at 8 o'clock with Mr. and Mrs. Miguel 1022 Pittsburg Street.
Beaver Valley Presbytery Meets for Regular Session
The Beaver Valley presbytery held its regular meeting Tuesday morning at the First United Presbyterian church with many ministers present. Routine business filled most of the session and the commissioners to the general assembly reported. The session continues this afternoon.
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Beaver Valley
Informal Dance at Country Club Planned for Wednesday
The House committee of the country club arranged an informal dance to be held there Wednesday evening. Plans are also underway for another dance and additional Fourth of July events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Indicator of artificial coloring in dipped thread
A thread dipped first in wine and then in vinegar turns pink, signaling the wine was artificially colored as shown by the vinegar test.
Worker suffers crush injury at steel mill
Clemens Zurasky of 1141 rear of South Mid street badly crushed two toes on his right foot while at work at the steel mill. He will be unable to work for some time.
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Clemens Zurasky
South Mid Street
Mormon Church Head Testifies In Sugar Trust Inquiry
Prophet Joseph F. Smith head of the Mormon church testifies before the Hardwick Sugar Trust committee in Washington. He states he owns thousands of Utah Idaho Sugar shares and that dividends fund church interests. He explains church officials approved the Havemeyer Utah Idaho deal and that the church has no board of business control.
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Washington
Joseph F. Smith
Mormon Church
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Hardwick Sugar Trust Committee
Nibly
Utah
Prophet Smith
Smith
Utah-Idaho Sugar Co
Amalgamated Sugar Co
Hardwick
H. O. Havemeyer
Havemeyer
Negro killed by Cleveland posse
An unknown negro was shot and killed by a posse of farmers near Cleveland Ohio after he wounded farmer John Decker and fled. Decker was fatally wounded. the posse fired in pursuit, and the suspect died after being captured.
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United Press
Cleveland
John Decker
Decker
City urged to rebuild coal house washed away by storm
J. F. P. Kennelly told councils last night the city should settle for a coal house swept away by Sunday’s storm. He blamed a storm sewer from North Hill for the loss. The Finance and Law committee will consider the matter.
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J. F. P. Kennelly
North Hill
Finance and Law Committee
Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs Enos W Anderson
A circle of intimate friends held a post nuptial misc shower at Mrs Enos W Anderson's Butler avenue home Monday evening. The hostess served delicious refreshments and guests presented gifts in a cheerful gathering.
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Enos W. Anderson
Butler Avenue
Macadam on Highland Avenue Referred to Street Committee
Property owners along Highland Avenue near the end of the street car line petitioned councils last night about the macadam being in bad shape. The issue was referred to the Street committee.
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Highland Avenue
Sheriff Seizes Interest in Tining Shop
Sheriff Whaley has seized the interest of W. K. Allison in the timing business of W. K. Allison and Bother at 466 East Washington Street. The interest will be sold under the hammer on July 3.
Fire destroys Pa rceval III dirigible in Hanover repairs
The dirigible balloon Parceval III was wiped out by fire while undergoing repairs in Hanover. Damages occurred weeks earlier when moved from its shed for a passenger flight. Several workers were severely burned in yesterday’s mishap.
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Hanover
Germany
Almira Home to Hold Bible Services This Week
The R F O M Bible class plans a song and Bible service at the Almira Home Thursday at 7 30 PM and Friday at 3 PM Rev C G Leatherman will lead the Friday service. No arrests were made by New Castle police last night and no trouble reports were received at headquarters.
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Almira Home
Almira
C. G. Leatherman
New Castle
Outlet Moves to New Home in Myland Block
By August 1 the Outlet store, now in the Y M C A building at Jefferson and Washington, will occupy the entire new Myland block adjoining the Y M C A. The firm will carry increased stock and install the latest fixtures, improving both interior and exterior appearance.
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Jefferson and
Washington Streets
Myland
Outlet expands sales force and relocates to new home
The Outlet plans a stronger sales force and a new location. Eli S. Lipsins, manager, is praised as a rising New Castle businessman who moved from New York five and a half years ago and spurred growth through advertising in The News.
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Eli S. Lipsins
New Castle
New York
Railroad officials survey site for new Pittsburg and Lake Erie station
General Manager Yohe and other railroad officials visited the city to review plans for a new station. A western city location is favored though the exact plot has yet to be decided.
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Yohe
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Officers Elected by Robert Blum Lodge
At the meeting of the Robert Blum lodge of the K of P officers were elected for the ensuing term. Co C W Stanley Treser V C Henry G Eise P Luther Serfass M of W C W Herman Hess K of R and S Wm C Hess M of F Wm J Clapie M of E E L Gibson M at A C E Bauder I G Norman S Treser Co G James I Baltimore Representative to Grand Lodge E L Gibson Alternate James A Frazier Trustee for 18 months Luther Serfass
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Robert Blum
K. of P
Co. C
W. Stanley Treser
Vv. C
Henry G. Eise
Luther Serfass
W. Herman Hess
Wm. C. Hess
Wm. J. Clapie
E. L. Gibson
Deaths of the Day Little Girl's Funeral
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon over the remains of Dorothy, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Rae of South Mill Street. Dr. Scott F. Hershey officiated. R. A. McKinney offered prayer. Mrs. W. G. Wilson and Porter sang a duet. Burial was in Oak Park cemetery. Pallbearers were C. A. Porter, William Porter, William Smith, William Butler, and William Beckwith, all from the Personal Workers' league.
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Dorothy
James Rae
South Mill Street
Scott F. Hershey
First Presbyterian Church
R. A. McKinney
Personal Workers’ League
W. G. Wilson
Mr. Porter
Oak Park Cemetery
C. A. Porter
William Porter
William Smith
William Butler
William Beckwith
Mystery surrounds death of Chicago woman
Chicago June 27. Mystery surrounds the death of Mrs. Lona B. Miller found dead on her kitchen floor with the gas turned on in the stove. She lay with a pillow under her head and a magazine beside her as if reading. Police cannot determine if the death was accidental or suicide.
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Chicago
Lona B. Miller
Lightning kills five cattle near Columbiana
Lightning struck Sunday killing five cows owned by Jacob Hirly near Columbiana Ohio. The animals were grazing under trees when the bolt struck.
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Jacob Hirly
Columbiana, O
Finger Shot Away in Accident at Struthers
William Stringer of Struthers was handling a gun yesterday when it discharged and shot away the index finger of his left hand. The incident occurred in Struthers, and no further injuries were reported.
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William Stringer
Struthers
Pittsburg Notice Mentions Martha Meder And F Bane
Fragmentary notice lists names Martha S Meder and F Bane Pittsburg with unclear context and unspecified action. Further readable details are unavailable in the preserved text.
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F. Bane
Pittsburg
Martha S. Meder
Pitteburg
Eevee
Albion Doctor Killed Crossing Railroad Tracks
Erie dispatch reports Dr. P. M. Marshall of Albion killed when his car collided with a Nickel Plate freight train at Elk Park. Coroner Hanley ruled the fault lay with Marshall who attempted to cross ahead of the train. His fiancé Miss Teresa Bradish, hospitalized at St Vincent's, survived with serious burns on her back.
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Erie
P. M. Marshall
Albion
Teresa Bradish
Elk Park
Hanley
Nickel Plate Railroad Company
Marshall
Miss Bradish
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Dr. Marshall
M. A. Tanner
Hines Claims to Have Elected Stephenson Too
Washington reports sensational testimony that Ed ward Hines, linked to the Lorimer slush fund, claimed he helped elect Senator Stephenson as well as in Illinois. W A Cook testified Hines said Stephenson went to Washington and worked for free lumber after being elected.
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Washington
Edward Hines
Lorimer “Slush Fund
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Stephenson
W. A. Cook
Duluth
Grand Pacific Hotel
Henry Turrish
Hines
Turrish
Executors of Norris Bring Suit on Note
John B. Norris and Charles N Norris as executors of Nathaniel Norris deceased filed papers in a suit to recover 355.75 from Wilber Seh administrator of Fred Seh deceased. The claim states Seh borrowed 346 from Nathaniel Norris and the amount is due.
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John B. Norris
Charles N. Norris
Nathaniel Norris
Wilber Seh
Fred Seh
Court House
Seh
Epworth League Convention Opens in Mercer Today
Delegates from the Epworth League of the M. E. churches in the city travel to Mercer for the district convention. The meeting runs through tomorrow and several local members will participate in the program.
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Epworth League
M. E
Mercer
Norris Brings Home Big Fish From Canada Trip
Edwin Norris returned from a Canadian fishing trip and presented Alderman Green with a large eight pound muscallonge as proof of success. He caught several similar sized fish and many smaller ones during the trip.
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Edwin Norris
Canada
Alderman Green
Mr. Norris
Fire alarm saves children in Connellsville home
Fire started in a room with George Shaw's children. A hanging cord holding a picture touched off the blaze and fell, waking parents who rescued the youngsters from suffocation.
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Connellsville
George Shaw
Notice of assessment for Clearview avenue sewer project
City of New Castle Pennsylvania announces an assessment hearing for the Clearview avenue sewer in the Fifth ward between Long Avenue and Reynolds Street. On July 6 1911 at 7 30 p m the city engineer will conduct the assessment and at 5 p m the schedule of assessments will be shown for corrections. Co H Milholland city engineer. News June 26 27 28 1911.
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Clearview Avenue
City of
New Castle
City Engineer’s Office
Washington Streets
Fifth Ward
Long Avenue
Reynolds Street
Co. H. Milholland
City of New Castle
New Castle Street Railway Charter Proposed
Notice of application to Governor of Pennsylvania on July 5 1911 by W G Weimer I K Norris J H Corbett J E White and Roy M Jamison for incorporation of New Castle Connecting Street Railway Company to construct operate a street railway circuit about one half mile in Union township Lawrence County with rights granted under the 1889 Act and amendments. Hazen and Jamison Attorneys. June 13 20 27.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
W. G. Weimer
I. K. Norris
J. H. Corbett
J. E. White
Roy M. Jamison
Commonwealth
New Castle
Adams Tresser
Pennsylvania Company
Union Township
County of
Lawrence
State of
Pennsylvania
Hazen & Jamison
J. S. Herron
F. J. Lobert
J. F. Hayes
E. A. Morton
Charles Pederson
Beaver, Koppel and New Castle Street Railway Company
Liberty Street
Mahoningtown
City of
Taylor
Taylor Township
Eight-Room House for Rent Near Washington Street
Good home for rent with eight rooms, electric light, heater and bath. Modern in every respect and close to Washington Street on East Street. Inquiries at News Office, Fred L. Rentz, owner.
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M. W. Co
East
Lutton Street
Bell
Bartram Avenue
Epworth Church
E. J. O'Brien
East Washington Street
East Street
F. Rentz
Quest Street
Washington Street
News Office
Fred L. Rentz
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Tae
Sit
Gambier
Husband
Beaver Valley Presbytery
Testienes
Joseph Smith
Trust
CITY
Lipsins
Biles
Eli
Norris
Excelsior Hotel
Bell Phone
St. Cloud
T. W. Dickey
Boyles Avenue
New Castle News
Moler Barber College
J. J. Miller
State St
W. A. Taylor
H. BE. Woodworth’s
E. South St
Andrew B. Spencer
Union
W. Ot
Fredonia
W. W. Warnock
Eastbrook
Highland Street
C. Ed. Smith
C. Ed. Smith Hardware Co
Winter Avenue
Highland
G. W. Moody & Son
South Croton Avenue
Lake Erie
Andrews‘ Land Co
Erie Pa
Robert L. Wallace
Washington and
Sankey Street
Diamond
A. P. Grant
Washington St
East Winter Avenue
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Wm. McConnell
Pearson St
Sam Groger
Moravia St
Inquire
Centennial Street
L. J
John Riley
Highland Place
Highland School
New Castle Meat and Grocery Co
North Cedar Street
Lawrence Auto Co
N. L. Gardner
Ring
Portersville
Harry Caplan
Ellwood City
Gray Horse
Mahoning Avenue
Jefferson St. Bell
L. G. A. Viviano
Sharp
Union Depot
J. R. Ralph
Ohio
A. M. Stewart
Girard
L. C. Cox
Pulaski
Joseph Hannon & Bro
North
Beaver Street
Croton Ave
Wm. H. Thomas
DuShane
East Side
Call Union
Neshannock Avenue
Greer Block
Dufford
West South Street
Pittsburg Street
Beyvan
Mill Street
Park Avenue
Jere Bauman
Neshannock Ave
Quincy A. McBride
Citizens Bank
Citizens
West Croton Avenue
Quincy A. Mc
Ada G. Douglas
Wallace Avenue
Loan & Trust Co
Dean Block
L. R. C. Fralick
Ralph Farm
Graceland Cemetery
D. F
Edw
B. Balph
E. Washington St
J. &. Long
L. 8
J. A. Wright
Lady
Hursday
Pearson Street
Wm. Lewis
North Mill St
Kulkin & Rosen
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