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.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
6
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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