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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1908

Page

6

Edward South Declares Innocence in Court Statement

Edward South asserts innocence in a public statement, declaring he did not commit the alleged offense. The brief remarks emphasize his denial and request for due process.

Man Sentenced to Workhouse Despite Alibi Claim

Ed South told Judge Porter that he was innocent after the jury found him guilty of attempting to assault Lizzie Zimmerman’s nine year old daughter. The case, tried before Judge Miller, saw South back in jail while Judge Williams weighed the description and verdict. Judge Porter noted the defendant’s good reputation but imposed a lighter sentence due to past conduct and circumstances.

Ed South Porter South Lizzie Zimmerman Miller Williams

Local notes from New Wilmington and nearby towns

A series of social visits and community events in New Wilmington Wampum and New Castle includes Robert Dobbs visiting friends, G H Zehner and Miss Georgetta Gibson traveling, Lester Conway and Miss Hattie Eckles on weekend trips, Mac Smith returning from State College, and Florence Ferrer from Youngstown. The funeral of Mrs W W Troup occurred at Dr R M Russell's home. Rev Brenden McElree and his bride visited his parents. Various church activities and planned meetings for youth riding association and Bible classes are announced. A crowd plans to attend Volant Fourth of July events from New Wilmington. Several residents relocate or return from visits, and a union of four village congregations meets at the Methodist church with summer changes at the Second U P. congregation. A group of New Castle visitors stayed at Hotel McCreary before heading home.

Robert Dobbs W. W. Troup R. M. Russell Brenden McElree Bride RE. N. McElree Freda Reiff Cleveland Henderson Thompson The Presbyterian Church

Mexican Revolution Starts With A Battle

United Press reports ongoing fighting in Mexico with large revolutionary forces advancing on Torreno and Matemoras. La Vacas sees hard battles and many wounded. Benito Juarez noted as an upcoming beneficiary of Diaz's overthrow, with a Saltillo ranchman funding and joining the field.

United Press EL Paso Tex Mexico Tdvices Torreno Matemoras la Vacas Indi Cate Benito Juarez Diaz Saltillo Juarez

Beav er Falls Man Dies After Freight Train Fall

Frank M. Ruby of Beaver Falls died Saturday night at 10 30 at Shenango Valley hospital from injuries after a noon Saturday fall beneath a freight train on the P L E R in Mahoningtown His mother Mrs Ellen Ruby is critically ill at their Beaver Falls home the tragedy noted as deeply sad by his family

Mahoningtown Frank M. Ruby Beaver Falls Shenango Valley Hospital Ellen Ruby

Deaths of Mrs. O. H. P. Shiras in Westfield N Y

Mrs. O H P Shiras a former resident died at her Westfield New York home after a prolonged illness She was 57 a daughter of Rev John Edwards a Methodist minister and sister of Mrs Ira D Sankey Survived by husband and one son two sisters Mrs Esther McCurdy and Mrs Sankey The family known to New Castle’s pioneer circles funeral services were held with Dr B E Higley of the First M E church in Shaw Street and burial at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Robert Kerr John Soles John Small Frank Howard and C H Bolton

O. H. P. Shiras Westfield N. Y Brooklyn Shiras Ira D. Sankey Esther McCurdy Sankey New Castle John Melver Shaw Street Anna J. Conn B. E. Higley M. E. Church Frank Gregg A. Thompson William Kerr Charles McIver Greenwood Cemetery Robert Kerr John Soles John Small Frank Howard C. H. Bolton

Funeral for Miss Mary L. Foster in Greenwood Cemetery

The remains of Miss Mary L. Foster were laid to rest Saturday afternoon in Greenwood cemetery after funeral services at 2 at the family residence on Boston Avenue. Rev. C. S. Brooks and Rev. J. C. Warner conducted the services with Miss Pearl Waite singing several selections. Pallbearers included S. W. Carr, Charles Biddle, Richard Forrest, Henry Waite, A. A. Dennis and Henry Volz.

Mary L. Foster Greenwood Cemetery Boston Avenue C. S. Brooks J. C. Warner Pearl Waite S. W. Carr Charles Biddle Richard Forrest Henry Waite A. A. Dennis Henry Volz

Funeral services for Mary Matthews at St John’s Lutheran

Funeral services for the late Miss Mary Matthews were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church conducted by Dr. J. H. Miller. Many friends attended. Interment followed in the family burial ground in Mahoning township above Edenburg. Pallbearers were David Matthews, Joseph Matthews, John Matthews, William Matthews, Grant Matthews, and J. M. McCreary.

Mary Matthews St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church J. H. Miller Mahoning Township Edenburg David Joseph John William Grant Matthews J. M. McCreary

Mrs Lutton Home Improved In Health

Mrs Lee W Lutton of Court street has returned from Pittsburg greatly improved in health after five weeks in a special treatment program. Once an invalid for a long period she is now able to go out driving daily and shows marked improvement.

Lee W. Lutton Court Street Pittsburg

New Castle Delegates Travel to State L T L Convention

New Castle delegates depart for Sunbury Northumberland county to attend the State L T L convention. The party includes Mrs M Jennie Parker Earl Williams state second vice president Roy Manne Percy Mayers and Ray Robinson.

New Castle Sunbury Northumberland County M. Jennie Parker Earl Williams Roy Manne Percy Mayers Ray Robinson

Boys Sentenced to Reform School

Frank Englert and John Monteer pleaded guilty before Judge Porter for robbing Mike Mariah's store at Kennedys Crossing. Detective John Stewart arrested them. they were sent to Morganza reform school. The youths, about 16, broke in for fruit tobacco and confectionery.

Frank Englert John Monteer John Stewart Mike Mariah Kennedys Crossing Porter Morganza Reform School

Edenburg Heroes Rescue Swimmer In River

Charles Stanley and John Anderson rescued Hill, a cramping swimmer in the Mahoning river’s blue hole near Edenburg. The two divers trained in swimming pulled him to safety at Mrs. Mitcheltree’s, reviving him enough to return to work that night.

Charles Stanley John Anderson Edenburg Mr. Hunt K. N. Tower Hill Mahoning River Blue Hole Stanley Anderson

Sheath Skirts Draw Crowd at Coney Island Riot

Four hundred thousand visitors at Coney Island on Sunday witnessed two women wearing sheath skirts causing a near riot on Surf avenue. The outfits drew a massive crowd of about ten thousand while police organized a dispersal after the women arrived by large automobile and sought refuge in a restaurant besieged by onlookers.

New York Coney Island Surf Avenue

St. Marys Teachers Begin Vacation After Winter Term

Following commencement exercises on Tuesday night ten of the Sisters of St. Joseph who have been in charge of St. Mary's school here will depart for St. Josephs convent at Baden Pennsylvania for their summer vacation.

Sisters of St. Joseph St. Mary’s School St. Joseph's Convent Baden

Paper single service milk bottle profiled in 19th century debate

Emmett C. Hall argues in Technical World Magazine that pure milk faces freshness and sanitation challenges. The single service paper bottle is presented as a solution to keep milk safe and convenient from dairy to consumer, with rapid market adoption in Britain and the U.S. as demand outstrips supply.

Emmett C. Hall Technical World Magazine Great Britain United States

Drainage Plans and Swamp Lands Revenue Debate

C F Carter argues in Technical World Magazine that draining swamp lands could yield immediate vast income, comparing national land gains to Alaska purchase. The piece notes 78,472,700 acres of swamps and overflowed lands per geological surveys and discusses pending congressional drainage proposals and reclamation efforts.

Alaska Ohio Indiana Illinois Northwest C. F. Carter Technical World Congress Geological Survey United States Carter

Tin workers' wage scale deadline looms in Shenango mill city

Authorities report the tin workers' scale expires Tuesday at midnight. Shenango mill supervisor Pyle expects no immediate disruption though no agreement with American Tin Plate Co and Amalgamated wage committee has been reached. Pittsburg talks yielded no clear results and no orders have been issued.

American Tin Plate Company Amalgamated Association Pyle Shenango Pittsburg David Davis

Unanimous on Ballot Quiet Progress in Nebraska Dems

A new leader takes helm this fall as Dahlman gains backing from influential Democrats who fear a Bryan influenced campaign. If Taggart wins committee support Bryan may reject his run and appoint a personal manager to direct fighting, limiting Taggart to national committee matters.

Dahlman Bryan Omaha Taggart National Committee

Westlake Return From Eastern Visit With Family Ties

Miss Helen R. Westlake of Highland avenue has returned from an eastern trip that included Harvard commencement week and a stay in Boston New York and Trenton New Jersey. Her brother Fred Westlake graduated at Harvard and hosted further visits with Mr and Mrs W Q Anderson. She traveled with her mother Mrs J S Westlake and sister Mrs J W Cunningham who will stay on for a time.

Helen R. Westlake Highland Avenue Harvard University Fred Westlake Boston Mass New York Treston N. J W. QO. Anderson J. S. Westlake J. W. Cunningham North Mill Street

Fellows Dance at Cascade Park Pavilion Set for July 7

The Fellows announce a dance at Cascade Park pavilion on Tuesday evening July 7. It marks the third summer party and is eagerly anticipated by younger members of the community.

Cascade Park Pavilion

Cash Buyers Elect Directors Saturday Night

At a Cash Buyers' Retail company of the Fifth ward meeting on Saturday night, directors for three years were elected: Edward Jones, Harry Huston, Thomas Joseph, Alfred Bower, John P. Morgan, Norris Mitchell, and Frank G. Woodworth. The first directors meeting will consider the Hughes building option for possible purchase of the block.

Cash Buyers’ Retail Company Fifth Ward Edward Jones Harry Huston Thomas Joseph Alfred Bower John P. Morgan Norris Mitchell Frank G. Woodworth Hughes

Englets Released on Bail After Habeas Hearing

After a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Porter, Joe Englets was released from the county jail on a $300 bail. He was arrested for stealing belting from the Carbon brick works and denies larceny, claiming he found the belt. Englets was represented by J. C. Norris with Commonwealth by District Attorney Young.

Porter Monday Joe Englets Carbon Englets J. C. Norris The Commonwealth Young

Congressman Sherman to Leave Hospital Soon for Utica Home

Sherman is well enough to go home. In Cleveland Lakeside hospital today his physician said he is rapidly recovering strength and is very cheerful. His temperature pulse and respiration are normal.

United Press Cleveland, O James Sherman Lakeside Hospital Utica N. Y

Pittsburg and Lake Erie R R July 4th Excursions

Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad offers a July 4 excursion to Ashtabula Harbor. Round trip $1.25, trains depart 8 05 a.m. central time. Enjoy fine bathing and escape the city heat. see ticket agent for details.

Pittsburg Lake Erie R. R Ashtabula Harbor

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Edward South New Wilmington Volant Mrs. Kaufman Martin High Street John Allen Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church David Taylor Men's Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church John Rummel U. P H. G. Dean Harriet Oliphant Miss Foster Miss Matthews Mrs. Lutton C. Stanley J. Anderson ST. Mary’s Miles Mile W. H. Bupxett Macon Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind Repp Boggs & Buhl North Side Pittsburgh, PA Fellows Dance H. R. Huston Long Ave Bell Union Cascarets Coul Harry Stuckley Mauch Chunk Sterling Remedy Co Chicago N.Y Sherman Martha M. McIlvenny Third Ward Lawrence County Pennsylvania J. D. MeKlvenny V. Alley Beaver Street St. Cloud J. F. Quinn East County Line Street Call Union Phone Quehl Mercer Street Jefferson Street Smith's College Promput F. P. Steckel South St Merrick Bell Phone J. R Care News Fine Black Canopy F. A. Hover Lyndal Street Harlansburg Road A. C. Beatty Keystone Printing Co New Castle Marble and Granite Works South Mill Street Citizens National Bank John Johnson Neshannock Falls Leasure Avenue North Hill Smith’s College Spruce Street North Walnut Street Pearson Street Lawrence Realty Co Dean Block Almira Avenue Eastbrook Woolen Mills S. Hutchinson G. H. van . Horn S. Jefferson Street Plaza Annex Prospect Avenue Euclid 32Nd Street N. E. Williamson the Verner East North Street Wallace Block Smithfield Street Fountain Inn East Grant Street Bath North Mill Wcrest Grant Street Sun Hardware Co Sefa Quest Street Len First Fle Oak Street Os Uepisss A Eee Kissinger E Gant Post Office North Street Dr. W. Kissinger East North Eee W. &.Vis Bay and Highland Davis, Chautauqua, N.Y Physicians Pharmac J. E. Duff Mer
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