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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1908

Page

6

Kimberly Iron Co elects officers for coming year

At a Marquette meeting of Kimberly Iron stockholders New Castle residents fill most posts. George W. Johnston is re elected president, C H Johnston becomes secretary and treasurer. Directors include J M Longear of Boston and Rufus Patterson Crawford Hoyt. Corporate life is extended thirty years.

Kimberly Iron Company Marquette Midh New New Castle George W. Johnston C. H. Johnston George W Rufus Patterson Crawford Hoyt J. M. Longear Boston

Roosevelt and Cleveland Named Honorary Sportsmen Members

Teddy Roosevelt and Grover Cleveland become honorary members of New Jersey Sportsmen's association backing a bill for a closed hunting season from December 31 to August 1 each year. Roosevelt supports stopping spring and summer shooting. Cleveland offers symbolic support to the cause.

Montclair N. J Kent Roosevelt Grover Cleveland New Jersey New Jersey Sportsmen’s Association Batten Roosevelt Cleveland

Hospital Notes Update On Local Inquiries

Leo J. Collier has recovered enough from surgery to be discharged to his home. Arthur Forsythe, steel mill engineer, remains unconscious and in grave condition after a fall from his engine Saturday morning.

Leo J. Collier Arthur Forsythe

Horses Wanted at Highland Stables March 5

Buyer P W Sprinkell seeks good and second class horses weighing 900 to 1200 pounds for purchase at Highland stables on Thursday March 5.

Highland Stables P. W. Sprinkell

Miss Miller Takes Charge At Upper School

RC Rayser reports on local events including Miss Miller of New Brighton taking charge of the upper school. He also notes his trip to New Castle for his ill brother W A Rayser and lists residents at an opera there. Birthday gathering for Ray Wortman includes family and friends with gifts and luncheon. Social at J F Ferrell's features purple and white decor and violet flowers with bonnets as favors.

Miss Miller New Brighton RC. Rayser New Castle W. A. Rayser L. R. Ailey Harry Ferrer Terrill J. H. Davidson George Boyd Calvin Clark Ray Wortman Bert Wortman J. F. Ferrell Clyde Book C. S. Terrill Joseph Evans R. C. Rayser Laura Wilson

Coming Thro the Rye Impresses New Castle Audiences

The New Castle opera house hosted two performances of Coming Thro' the Rye praised for strong comedy and bright song hits. Nott and Mrs. Kobb drew steady laughter while a 40 member chorus wore elaborate costumes and encores were common. The production, with striking scenery, compares well with recent local shows and a return date is set for March 19.

New Castle Opera House Nott the Taller New Castle Genkinger

Police Guard Bridal Ceremony After Threat Letter

New York report says Leo Jacobs, Brooklyn tailor, married Miss Sarah Goldman with police guarding the ceremony in Fraternity hall after a threatening letter warned of violence. A second guard stood at the door to deter any intruders while relatives watched.

United Press New York Leo Jacobs Brooklyn Sarah Goldman Fraternity Hall Jacobs Miss Goldman

Denial by Roys Attorney in Murder Case

Paris March 2 That Paul Roy had fired at his wife before the exchange of shots that killed his brother in law George Carkins at Newington New Hampshire last January was denied by Roys attorney Maitre Antony Aubin The lawyer said Roy was not the first to draw a revolver and cited Mrs Roy version that Carkins first displayed a weapon He says the original shooting story is accurate and any variation is an absolute denial The defense is kept advised of US developments by cable and knows more than French papers which have given the affair much space

Paris Paul Roy George Carkins Newington N. H Roy Antony Aubin United States Cable

Local men buy large timber tract in Kentucky

H. F. Fenton of Highland avenue and James Cunningham of Court street bought a large oak and poplar timber tract in Kentucky. They plan a large sawmill on the land and expect to start operations by May 1. The supply is projected to last about three years. Cunningham and Fenton recently returned from Kentucky after securing the property.

H. F. Fenton Highland Avenue James Cunningham Court Street Kentucky Messrs Cunningham and Fenton

Third Ward Woman Injured by Fall

Mrs. Sarah Cartwright of County Line street slipped on a slick sidewalk near her home Saturday afternoon and fell striking her head on a stone step, suffering a painful injury.

Sarah Cartwright County Line Street

Fox and Williams quarries close at Hillsville

Hillsville reports the Fox and Williams quarries have shut down with speculation they will not reopen until next fall.

Hillsville

Mystery of Woods Tragedy Leaves Questions Unanswered

The report centers on magician Mr Wood and his daughter Bertha, missing after a tugboat incident off Frontera in a hurricane. Accounts vary about their fate and the crew, with suspicions of foul play and sharks. Mrs Wood and relatives seek answers as $14,000 to $40,000 baggage and cash vanish.

Mrs. Wood Mrs. Lauman Mr. Wood Wood Keller Bertha Wood South America Castro Madam Castro

New Castle Club seeks charter in Lawrence County court

Notice states Francis J. Perry and others apply to the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County on March 30 1908 for incorporation of New Castle Club a social literary and art organization with rights and privileges under the 1874 act and supplements Solicitor E F G Harper signs the notice dated February 24 1908. Also listed under Empire Realty Co offerings for several city properties with prices terms and contact details.

Court of Common Pleas Lawrence County Francis J. Perry James R. Kiskaddon Herb D. McGoun Jose S. Rice Harry L. Dunlap Empire Realty Company Croton Avenue W. c Lorain Avenue Bell Union Dean Block Empire Realty CO

Banquet in Caracas Honors Miss Wood with Jewelry

In Caracas Venezuela a banquet honored Miss Wood where Madam Castro, pleased with her, gave a studded watch chain and a pearl necklace. Mrs Wood remains incapacitated by an estate collapse and will be unable to see friends for several days.

Miss Wood Madam Castro Caracas Venezuela Mrs. Wood

Death of Robert Downing in Wampum Tuberculosis

Robert Downing aged 28 died Saturday night at his home in Wampum after a long TB illness. Survived by his father and three brothers in Wampum. Funeral Monday afternoon at the Free Alliance church in Wampum with Rev. Sweezy officiating. Interment in Clinton cemetery.

Robert Downing Wampum Free Alliance Church Sweezy Clinton Cemetery

Preachers Lead Services at Two Presbyterian Churches

Rev Paul Yourd preached at Bethel United Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev John Dice, pastor of Bethel United Presbyterian, filled the pulpit at Westfield Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.

Paul Yourd Bethel United Presbyterian Church John Dice Westfield Presbyterian Church

Supper At First Christian Church This Saturday

A church supper is planned at the First Christian Church on Saturday March 6 with tickets priced at 25 cents. Proceeds go to church programs.

First Christian Church Price

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kimberly Iron CO Teddy and Grover Sportsmen’s Club Victor Metzler’s Pulaski R Third Ward Woods Shamokin Hasting Clawson Progresso Pearson Street Parker Washington Street Green’s South Jefferson Street News Co Ed L. Long Clutton’s West Disciple Church L. Dean E. Grant Avenue H. L. Robinson Pittsburg Street Shoaf’s Diamond Street Bon-Ton Store East Long Avenue J. Clyde Gilfillan L. 8 Bath Cumberland Avenue P. J. Watson North Mercer Street East North Street G. Baughman North Mercer Street Star Grocery Company Greer Block Sharp's Union Depot Pittsburgee Beaver Falls Youngstown Winston Cousins Fike Lawrence Avenue Ellwood City R. C. Reds N. C J. C. Hamilton Hamilton Street Care News Coaltown Road Stimple W. P. Hanna City J. F. P. Kennelly & Co William Y. Gibson Smithfield Street West Washington St Mahoningtown Mt. Jackson Road L. H. Matthews M. M. Porter Sheridan Avenue Superior Street Bes Kennelly & Co Jere Bauman Neshannock Avenue T. W. Dickey Lawrence Trust Building Dean House Fifth Ward J. CC Stoner Beaver Street Washington Ray Street North Ray Street Garfield Avenue W. G. Ayers Milton Street Milton North Hill Walnut Street Anna Keast South Mill Street Samuel B. Fowler Burchfield’s West Falls Street Green Stewart Boyles Avenue Bluff Street Croton West North Street Frank Hoyt The Diamond Bell Telephone Apply Young Produce Co South Croton Avenue C. Pp. Norris Union National Bank L. M. Buchanan North Street Jefferson and Mercer J. J. W. Morrow Magee Street Dickson Street Nemo Street Franklin Avenue Maryland Avenue Sharon Street Sharon Florence Avenue J. G. Perry New Castle, Pa R. D Vine Streets Inquire Smith Acme Lumber Co Prairie State H. P Matthews Electric Company Inquire Park Avenue Moving picture _ theater J. W. Cunningham Citizen's National Bank Mt. Jackson Horse Company H. B. Chambers M. V Michigan J. P. Hays & CO Pittsburg St Wm. L. Rick Youngstown Road English Avenue Stanton Avenue Randolph Street Huron Avenue Cunningham Avenue Mulberry Street Lawrence Realty CO Carson Street Sixth Ward W. cc W.c Chestnut St Miller’s East Washington Street MT. Jackson Lawrence Savings and Trust Lawrence Savings & Trust CO R. D. Morgan Lvestock Camp Run Bell Phone Portersville Postoffice Klee Henry Klee Ray Court Pittsburg Washington Streets Scott Street First National Bank Pennsylvania U. S U.S Mnedov UU Eeeee National Bank Eceuak State of Lawrence Samuel Foltz George Greer Clarke J. F. Genkinger Hiram G. Miller
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