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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

Page

6

Damages Sought in Two $10,000 Injury and Death Suits

The suits accuse Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad and Garland Nut and River Co. of negligence. Silas Lodge, killed crossing near Beaver Falls, claims $10,000. Andrew S. Shunk, 14, injured by a tapping machine with exposed cog wheels, claims $10,000. Emma Shumaker sues Steve Harris in trespass. cap has not been placed on le.

R. K. Aiken Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company Silas Dale Lodge Garland Nut and River Company West Pittsburg Andrews. Shunk Silas Lodge Lacy Lodge Beaver Falls Beaver Dam Lodge Andrew S. Shunk William S. Shunk Emma Shumaker J. Norman Martin Steve Harris

Reebel Murder Case Not Referred to Grand Jury

Mrs. Alice Reebel, charged with the murder of Ernest Bauman, is not before the present grand jury since she was indicted by the last one. She is out on $25,000 bail and her case may be taken up after other murder cases are disposed of. The evidence mirrors the Williendorf trial with additional Commonwealth facts said to be guarded.

Alice Reebel Ernest Bauman Reebel Charles Wellendorf Commonwealth

Warm Debate at St Luke's Church on Woman's Suffrage

An interesting debate on Woman's Suffrage will be held Friday evening at St Luke's A M E Church. Seven judges will assess from oratorical literary and logical standpoints. Rufus Tillman and WW Robingson defend the affirmative while Robert Johnson and James Anderson argue the negative.

St. Luke’s A. M. E. Church Rufus Tillman Www Robingson Robert Johnson James Anderson

Desertion Charged in Divorce Case Involving Morgan Couple

Etta M. Morgan through attorney George T. Weingartner files for divorce from George B. Morgan on desertion grounds. They wed February 1901 and lived together until December 22 1904. Desertion alleged to have continued for more than two years.

Etta M. Morgan George T. Weingartner George B. Morgan

Catarrh Cure Advertisement Seeks Readers

Pat Farrell III and Cheney & Co advertise a patent medicine claiming to cure catarrh with internal use. The notice asserts loyalty, cites a sworn oath in Toledo Ohio, and offers testimonials and sales through druggists for 75 cents.

A. W. Gleason Notary Public F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ke Hall

Real danger of war looms over Japan China clash

The article argues Japan may press a forceful response to China over the seizure of a vessel, despite Hayashi’s denials of ultimatums. It notes potential motives including domestic economic troubles and territorial aims, while British opinion questions Japan’s stance and fears of wider European or American interference.

China Hayashi Japan Canton England Oriental Tsinmintan-Fakumen Okuma India British America Europe America

Monument Planned For J. P. Williams In Fifth Ward

Efforts to honor the memory of late Alderman T. P. Williams proceed under Rev. John of Emmanuel Baptist Church and Rev. Thomas of Welsh Congregational Church. The ministers plan to solicit funds and select a monument site in the Fifth ward where Williams lived and was beloved.

T. P. Williams Fifth Ward John Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev Thomas Welsh Congregational Church Williams New Castle

Chester Scout Cruiser Sets Speed Record at Sea

United Press reports the Chester, a new scout cruiser, proved fastest over 1 500 tons afloat during tests. She averaged 22.5 knots for 24 hours with fuel economy 63 percent better than required, and shows a 4 000 mile radius at 28 knots and 14 000 miles at 12 knots enabling non stop Pacific travel.

United Press Portland Chester Pacific

Higley to Lecture at Mercer under Mervin Course

Rev Dr Elmer E Higley pastor of First Methodist Episcopal New Castle will lecture at Second United Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening under the MercER Lecture course. He is classed among the foremost lecturers in the country.

Elmer E. Higley First Methodist Episcopal Church of New Castle Second United Presbyterian Church Mervin Higley

Miners Entombed by Hamstead Colliery Fire Near Birmingham

Rescue teams remain unable to reach 16 entombed miners after a fire at Hamstead colliery near Birmingham on March 5. Authorities fear the miners have already perished.

Birmingham Eng Hamstead

Wage scale unchanged for hod carriers through May 1 1909

Notice to New Castle contractors announces no change to the hod carriers wage scale for the year. Present rates remain in effect until May 1 1909, signed by J C Dame, President and C A Jones.

New Castle J. C. Dame Pres C. A. Jones

Frederick Schefenecker Dies After Half Century Here

An esteemed harness maker and long time resident Frederick Schefenecker died Wednesday at his home 254 Wood Street. Born in Pittsburg 72 years ago he moved here as a young man and married Harriet Riddle on December 10 1857 in this city. He was survived by eight of his twelve children and was respected throughout the area.

Frederick Schefenecker Wood Street Mr. Schefenecker Pittsburg Christopher Schefenecker Germany Harriet Riddle Williams

Local Harness Maker Dies After Golden Wedding Anniversary

Civil War veteran Mr. Schefenocker of 18 Mercer street, a harness maker and member of the P H C, died after returning to the city following four years in Butler county. He and Harriet celebrated their golden anniversary last December 10. Surviving are his wife, eight children in various cities, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Burial at Greenwood cemetery with service time to be announced.

Schefenecker Pennsylvania Butler County Mercer Street P. H.C

Big showing in Petersville oil field by local company

The New Castle Oil company in the Petersville field resumed pumping after a tubing accident. The well flowed over 100 barrels without pumping, indicating a strong find. A 50 barrel well on the Nicholas farm near Petersville is due to be pumped this week after re tubing.

New Castle Oil Company Petersville Butler Eagle Nicholas Farm

City Health Good Says Horner

Health officer Horner reports the city in very fair condition. February records show 51 deaths and 94 contagious disease cases, including 10 diphtheria, 17 typhoid fever, 26 mumps, 24 measles, 9 whooping cough, 4 pneumonia, and 4 tuberculosis.

Horner State Department of Health

Clairvoyant Fined in English Court

London March 5 A clairvoyant Mrs St. Leonards was fined 25 and warned to quit business after an alarming prophecy halted a large coal mine at Trimiaran. She predicted the pit would flood and all would drown causing miners to suspend work and many seek work elsewhere.

United Press London Trimiaran Mms St. Leonards

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude After Bereavement

Card of thanks to neighbors friends and Fraternal Orders Knights of Pythias Orangemen and Independent Order of Americans for kindness during recent trouble and bereavement signed by Mrs G Lewis Foulke and Miss Freda Foulke.

Knights of Pythias The Orangemen Independent Order of Americans G. Lewis Foulke Freda Foulke

Supper at Central Presbyterian Church Event

A community supper will be held at the Central Presbyterian church on Saturday March 7 from 7 to 8 pm. Tickets priced at 25e with 167t2 unclear price detail.

Central Presbyterian Church Price

Wampum Gossip Notes Add New Castle Visitors

New Castle area social notes recount visits by John Conn and Hi. Hartsuff on Wednesday. Ellwood City figures Mr and Mrs Louis Patterson and Miss Katie Trunk were callers. Mrs. Charles Stapf and Mrs. Robert Freed with Emma, plus D. E. Orris, Samuel and James Stiglitz, and Dr. L W Wilson and Mrs Albert Wilson figure in hospital and friendship visits. Mrs. Wilson moved to New Castle hospital for operation after extended illness.

John Conn New Castle R. H. Hughes Pittsburg Katie Trunk Ellwood City Hi. Hartsuff Charles Stapf Robert Freed Emma Youngstown Louis Patterson Messrs Samuel and James Stiglitz Beaver Falls 8S. S. Book Albert Wilson New Castle Hospital L. W. Wilson

Italian murderer dies on gallows in Philadelphia

Luigi Ferrucchi who shot and killed Carlin Sandhiarca was hanged in Philadelphia on March 6. Simon Roller, Mahoning county Ohio’s oldest man at 92, also died yesterday.

United Press Philadelphia Luigi Ferrucchi Carlin Sandhiarca Simon Roller Mahoning County, O

Report of the Condition of the First National Bank New Castle 1908

Financial snapshot for the First National Bank at New Castle Pennsylvania as of February 14, 1908 shows loans and discounts at 1 324 463 08 with various assets including U S bonds reserves cash notes and bank deposits. The report lists Premiums on U S bonds and a substantial total for lawful money on hand and withdrawals.

First National Bank New Castle Pennsylvania U. S

Real estate bargains in North Beaver and Seventh ward

SHERRITT'S 2200 buys 20 acres with house barn springs wells and good fruit five miles from Seventh ward post office. 6000 buys McLane homestead North Liberty street business center. 3900 buys new East Clayton Street 9 rooms with options. 2700 buys 8 room Bell Avenue housing. 850 buys lot Hast Long Avenue. Rentals and fire insurance offered. For rent one modern 6 room house central Seventh ward.

Seventh Ward Beaver Township McLane Liberty Street Clayton Street Bell Avenue Sixth Ward Long Avenue

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Pittsburg and Lake Erie Co Garland Co ST. Luke’s Church Farrell III Pat Farrell State of Ohio Lucag County Cheney F. J. Cheney O Tolee County Frank J. Cheney A. D J. P. Williams DR. Higley Mercer Frederick Schefenocker Local CO D. E. Orris East Palestine Veach’s Carnegie Mills Ed L. Long Clutton’s H. M. Wirsing East Street Bell East North Street W. G. Baughman Edison Victor Care News Terrace Avenue West Washington Street Disciple Church Crawford Avenue M. Marlin West Grant Street Vine Streets Inquire Smith Acme Lumber Co Prairie State Broeder J. Marlin Moravia Street Matthews Electric Company H. L. Robinson Pittsburg Street Joseph I. Taylor Dufford Block A. L. Black South Cascade Avenue Y. M Star Grocery Company North Mercer Street Greer Block East Long Avenue Sound F. M. Clarke Eastbrook Cascade Street Park Avenue Leasure Avenue Highland and Delaware New Castle, Pa J. D. Clarke Moving Picture Theater J. W. Cunningham Citizen’s National Bank Highland Avenue Coaltown Road O. _C. Stimple Bpeche Sosy Saat Lestines United States South East Big Run Street Frank Sherger John Sherger Jefferson Street Boyles Avenue Highland E. F. G. Harper Union Court Street Horace G. McGoun Bath Cumberland Avenue Third Ward P. J. Watson Sasto State of Lawence Samuel Foltz George Greer C. S. Clarke J. F. Genkinger Hiram G. Miller North E. J. O’brien East Washington Street Bell Phone Empire Realty Co Deanblock Shoaff Bros Sycamore Street Wallace Avenue Ae. Bollard Mahoningtown Mt. Jackson Road L. H. Matthews M. M. Porter Mt. Jackson Horse Company H. B. Chambers M. V Wm. L. Rick Youngstown Road English Avenue Bea el I. C. English McDonald Tenn Croton Avenue County Line Street William Y. Gibson College Et Reed Walnut Street City Neshannock Avenue Jere Bauman Nesnock Avenue Forest Street South Bay Street T. W. Dickey Lawrence Trust Building Dean House Beaver Street Washington Gar Field Avenue W. G. Ayers Venetta Grant Street Locust J. Clyde Gilsfillan LS. & T. Co Building Quest Street North Hill P. J Watson Mill ‘Street Samuel B. Fowles Burchfield’s Bluff Street Croton West North Street Frank Hoyt Diamond Bell Telephone North Mill Street C. H. Lee C. P. Norris Union National Bank L. M. Buchanan R. D. Morgan Camp Run Portersville Postoffice Celia R. D James B. Elliott Kimbell South Mill Street Mr. Elliott Wheeling Mr. Kimbell J. H Sherritt Real Estate Exchange Public Square Butler Ave Oak Street Court and Miller’s J. H. Sherritt Newcastle, PA Stockholders’ Meeting Dollar Savings Association of Lawrence County G. Nothdurft
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