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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

15

Real Estate Men Set May 1 Lease Expiry Policy

At a Real Estate Men's association meeting in Clare P. DuShane’s office, the group agreed leases should expire May 1 instead of April 1 and to change listing rules. Agents will only handle properties they control, prevent blank leases, and require exclusive sale contracts. They will join the business men's exchange to access the dead beat list and other benefits.

Real Estate Men's Association Clare P. DuShane Business Men’s Exchange

O Donnell Found Guilty and Sentenced Ten Days in Jail

Roy O Donnell was found guilty of malicious mischief by a jury. He was jailed since November 2 and received ten days in the workhouse due to his long imprisonment. Cossel pleaded guilty to the same charge and was sentenced to the workhouse.

Roy O’donell O'Donnell L. H. Mays Mahoningtown Harry Cossel Connellsville Mays Cossel O’donnell Butler Porter

Plan to Start a Kindergarten by local church group

The Queen Esther circle of the First Methodist church backs a kindergarten initiative to use the church primary department. Pastor Dr. E. E. Higley will contact a Chicago school for planning and a visiting teacher may lead the program with help from interested young women. Over $100 from the operetta The Japanese Girl was reported as receipts, with some accounts still unsettled.

Queen Esther First Methodist Church E. E. Higley Chicago

Farewell Party Honors Nellie Sankey at Pittsburg Street

The Young Ladies' Bible class of Third United Presbyterian church held a farewell at George Ramsey's home on Pittsburg street for Miss Nellie Sankey who left Wednesday for her future home in Portland Oregon. Social time and refreshments followed.

Third United Presbyterian Church George Ramsey Pittsburg Street Nellie Sankey Portland Ore

Infant body found near Bessemer tracks at Greenville

An infant’s body was found along the Bessemer railway near Greenville yesterday after being thrown from a train. Police and investigators are examining the scene and reviewing nearby stations for witnesses or clues.

Bessemer Tracks Greenville

Bitter clash in Paris divorce court over McKee case

Hart McKee answered his wife's accusations with countercharges of falsehood cruelty and infidelity in a Paris divorce proceeding. Maitre Labori sought custody and urged rejection of the petition while denouncing Mrs McKee and the American press. He read letters and telegraphs to support claims of Mrs McKee’s relations with other men and referenced an Italian Marquis in a denser courtroom.

United Press Paris Hart McKee Maitre Labori McKee Labori Cornelia Hart

Epilepsy Claimed Ellwood City Man at 38

William F. Morrison a Blatt Hardware employee in Ellwood City died at his home from epilepsy after a convulsion on Sixth Street near James Lennigan's residence. The Perry Township native, 38, left a wife Nancy Wilson and four daughters Fanchon Catherine Isabelle Permelia. He is survived by a brother J. Presley of Ellwood City and a sister Mrs I Wright of Tarkio Missouri. Funeral arrangements were not announced.

William F. Morrison Ellwood City Blatt Hardware Company Sixth Street James Lennigan Lennigan Wayne Avenue Perry Township Nancy Wilson Fanchon Catherine Isabelle Permelia J. Presley I. Wright Tarkio

Campbell-Bannerman Deteriorates in Slower Decline

London March 18 Premier Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman remains gravely ill with dropsy symptoms worsened after a night with his physician at his side. He is weaker today and death is believed likely within weeks.

United Press London Henry Campbell-Banerman

March Term of Court Ends at Noon

The regular quarter sessions term at court concluded at noon with jurors dismissed. The term was shortened due to many prisoners entering guilty pleas.

Local couple wed in Jamestown on February 29

Miss Nellie M. King of this city and Mr. Earl O. Wykoff of Wampum married in Jamestown, N Y, on Saturday February 29. Miss King worked at Hodgkinson Brothers' tailoring shop. Mr. Wykoff is assistant manager at the Wampum cement works. After April 6 they reside at 32 Pearson Street.

Nellie M. King Earl O. Wykoff Wampum Jamestown N. Y Miss King George King Hodgkinson Brothers Wykoff Wampum Cement Works

Suders Host 64 Friends In Dewey Avenue Gathering

Mr and Mrs Jacob Suder entertained sixty four friends at their new Dewey avenue home Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed cards dancing and music with green and white decorations. Refreshments were served.

Jacob Suder Dewey Avenue

Gas Well at Portersville Drives Local Interest

The Adams Gas Company of Portersville reports a strong gas well on the Jesse Frazier farm bringing about 250 pounds pressure. It came in Tuesday at 5 pm and is hailed as an excellent find amid regional energy activity. A Steamship Wearside en route to Rotterdam was sighted making port under her own steam but signaled damage. tugs were dispatched to meet her.

Portersville Adams Gas, Company Jesse Frazier Pensacola Rotterdam

Jealousy Conflicts Over Miners' Reports In Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on March 18 the scale committee will submit two reports to miners. The majority report, favored by President Mitchell, backs settlement by operators. the minority led by Vice President Lewis proposes postponing until after April 1. Lewis aims to gain credit and discredit Mitchell, while Mitchell expects Indiana operators to sign and unite the ranks. The national convention appears to back Mitchell, with adjournment likely by tonight or tomorrow as the executive committee enforces the Mitchell policy.

United Press Indianapolis Ind Lewis Mitchell Friends Ohio Indiana

Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Hearts

A testimonial from Mrs. Lillie Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio claims Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine restored her health after two years of heart trouble. She reports losing 14 pounds and no longer feeling heart pain after thirteen bottles. The Miles Medicine Company guarantees first bottle benefits or money back.

Miles Medical Co Miles Lillie Thomas Upper Sandusky Ohio Reve Elkhart Ing

Local residents and visitors listed for midweek city notes

Charles Lindsey of Waterford is a business visitor in the city on Wednesday. David Walker of Ellwood City visits friends here Wednesday. Mrs E E Bittles of North Street returns from Erie. Miss Hilda Shira of Crafton resumes her stay in town. Gertrude Hannon returns home to Sharon after visiting friends. Mrs Martin McGraw and Mrs William H McLaughlin of Youngstown visit local friends. Mrs Thomas Elliott of Wallace Avenue and Mrs W S Mears of Neshannock Avenue spend Wednesday in Youngstown. Mrs A E Rhodes of North Mill Street and Mrs Roy F Brandon of North Mercer Street visit Pittsburg for a few days with friends. J F Sankey and children of Pittsburg Street go to Portland Ore to join Mr Sankey. Mr and Mrs J R Speer called to Scott Township by the serious illness of her father, Joseph Baker, age 87, after a stroke. F H Knea of Cascade Street admitted to hospital after typhoid pneumonia.

Charles Lindsey Waterford David Walker Ellwood City E. E. Bittles North Street Erie Hilda Shira Crafton Gertrude Hannon Sharon Martin McGraw William H. McLaughlin Youngstown Thomas Elliott Wallace Avenue J. R. Speer Johnson Avenue Scott Township Joseph Baker

Duel Wounds General Smyrnoff in St. Petersburg

In St Petersburg on March 18 General Smyrnoff was severely wounded in a duel with General Fock at the Chevalier Guards riding school. The clash stemmed from the Port Arthur surrender trial and Smyroff accused General Stoessel of cowardice and incompetence while charging Fock with incompetency and insubordination.

United Press ST. Petersburg Smyrnoff Fock Port Arthur Seige Chevalier Guards Smyroff Stoessel

Berlin faces fear amid socialist meetings demand suffrage

Berlin March 18 strong police on duty as 25 socialist meetings unfold across the day and night to press universal manhood suffrage. Authorities fear disorders despite quiet speeches and no outdoor gun demonstrations. Workers face employer threats to lock out until March 28 if they skip work.

Berlin

Notice to Stockholders of the Cash Buyers Mercantile Co

Special meeting of stockholders to discuss completing the purchase of the Hughes block. The meeting will be at the church corner Reynolds and South Mill streets on Saturday March 21 at 7 30 p m. All stockholders urged to attend. J M Bright president.

Reynolds South Mill Streets Sharp Hughes J. M. Bright

Burns Rivalry Leads to $10,000 Challenge Offer

Richard Croker and supporters back Jem Roche in Dublin in a fight with Tommy Burns and announce a $10,000 challenge purse for Jack Johnson to meet the winner of tonight's bout.

Richard Croker Jem” Roche Tommy Burns Dublin Ireland Jack Johnson

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R. Bolcard M’kee Ellwood Campbell-Bannerman Brudin & Matz F. H. Knea Cascade Street White War Office Stressel Bryson & Bigley South Croton Ave J. A. Price Manhattan John Bower Washington Street Wallace Mno. C. Wallace Washington St
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