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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1925

Page

2

Reject Bids On Croton Paying Readvertise For Bids

City council rejected all bids for repaving Croton Avenue after learning Woods & Golder were the low bidders but not by enough to beat Scanlon. M J Seamon was the highest bidder at 45029.44, while Woods & Golder offered 43000 plus. Engineering found unit-price differences favored Scanlon, and the council voted to readvertise for bids to avoid a $900 overpayment.

City Connect Croton Avenue Ui Fierk Cordelia Ziegler PW Electric Combany M. J. Seamon Woods & Golder Scanlon Miller Council P-O C. C. Coulthard

Train Robbery Probe Centers About Messenger

Police questioned a man connected to a Laporte Indiana robbery as detectives work to confirm details of the plan and the loot. Express company officials said the full amount cannot be determined until checks with shippers are complete, a process that could take days. The article also notes a separate tip about mahogany cleaning with tea or vinegar solution.

Laporte Ind Planck Express Company

Where To Go Tonight Where To Go Tonight

A fragment listing film showings and performers including Buster Knaton in Sherlock Jr and Richard Dix in Too Many Kilssas, Nell Burns in Gary Pick in, Harold Moore with Organ, and Glow of Capitol Orchestra. Various comedies and newsreels from Capitol Regent Strand and other venues are noted with partial titles and cast.

PENN House of David Buster Knaton Sherlock, Jr Late News Neel Harold Moore Capitol Pyorathy Bush and Company Richard Dix Nell Burns Gary Pickin Capitol Orchestra

Equity Suit Of Bessemer People Is Heard Today

Judge Emery hears the equity case of C A Stewart against H W Lindsay and others of Bessemer over about 13000 advanced for land purchase and buildings. The deed was to be in Lindsay’s name per an agreement, but Stewart alleges poor management and lack of clear accounting. Aiken Braham represent the plaintiff. Mc Cracken Chambers defend.

C. A. Stewart H. W. Lindsay Bessemer Emery Stewart Lindsay Aiken and Braham James A. Chambers

Police Witness in Chapman Case Faces Defense Questioning

In a New Britain court the Chapman trial resumes with Officer Atwater as a key witness. Defense argues Atwater could not identify bandits as he ducked behind a counter during the store raid. Chapman appears rested, guarded by new uniformed officers as spectators fill the courtroom hours before Judge Newell Jennings takes the bench.

Atwater New Britain Chapman Newell Jennings

Ten Entombed in Mines After Inrush Waters

International News Service reports from New Castle on Ten entombed at Montagu Colliery after an inrush of waters trapped ten miners. Rescue efforts were underway with authorities monitoring the situation.

Servias

Moves in Dorothy case may develop today

Attorneys consider insanity plea as a possible path to end the trial. Defense and state lawyers must agree on a plan before Judge Louderback rules. Dorothy spent a quiet weekend at the county jail while the proceedings continue. The state plans to seek a first degree murder verdict, with the first witness being Dorothy’s brother Ellingson who found the mother dead in the cottage on Been Been Avenue.

Aveness Atienista Fred WP. Clark Jan Don Ball Ingleside Hntor Dorothy Wold

Legislature faces heavy calendars in final week

The house passed measures while the senate opposes them as committees prepare to tackle major issues including power. Only three weeks remain. bills must reach final action or risk death. Tonight the house agenda features the Ludlow tax collector repeal and omnibus road bill. senate awaits final action on Quigley Davis and Derrick bills.

House Senate Ludlow Alexander Quigley Davis Derrick

Additional Trees To Be Planted On Laurel Boulevard

Laurel Borough records note planned continuation of the Laurel Boulevard tree planting project. State Forestry official Charles B. Zerby authorizes 30 Norway spruce trees from Poll Nursery for Scoutmaster Ralph J. Davin and Croton Boy Scout Troop to extend the effort, with application forms returned for official notation.

Laurel Boulevard Croton Boy Scouts Geniinive Project Thits Nowgay Spruce Ralph J. Davin Croton Teller Charles B. Zerby State Forestry Department F. Davis Norwood Avenue New Castle Davis Weller Bureau of Extension Department of Forests and Waters Lings Seoul

What Did You See A Patchwork Local Scene

A cautious horse at a station fears cold weather. A plumber searches for his stubby corn cob pipe. A bowled out man endures back ache after Saturday night alley sessions. A farmer buys kamp at a hardware store. A butcher’s boy cleans the meat block with a heavy brush. A disabled waiter recovers from rheumatism while trying a dance. A street car door snags a fringe on a dress during a city show at night.

Funny Man To Tell It To Judge In Woods Run Case

Luke Barnett of Phuishburgh faces charges of manufacturing liquor in Woods Run Pennsylvania. The case set for April 13 at the Allegheny County Workhouse location notes a chance for the comedian to perform if released, with previous Hungarian ballgame recitals recalled by locals.

Juke Barnett Phuisburgh Hee Daen New Castle Luke Woods Run Allegheny County

National Tube Co Buys Land Near Ellwood in Preview

National Tube Co purchases land worth 146 325 near Ellwood to support a potential finishing mill that would employ about 300. Manager J J Dunn says no definite building plans exist. property secured for possible future media. Ellwood City stands to gain as the company may expand the plant when market conditions allow.

National Tube CO Ellwood Alexander Bohlander Salvatore Sianato Samuel ¥. Powell Frank Giancacci Nick Loccisano Samuel Rice Nick Lacelado John Shuster George C. Burns Moss E. Kent George Bar Nujak J. J. Dunn Plana National Tuba Company Witwood City

Books Borrowed at South Side Branch Library

One hundred forty eight books were borrowed from the South Side branch of the New Cag Uc Frea Public Library Saturday afternoon. Fifty two children at Terrace avenue schools visited the branch library and are displaying unusual interest in the new headquarters at the Neighborhood House on Sclota street.

South Side Cag- Uc Frea Terrace Avenue Sclota Street

Marriage Licenses for Benjamin C Jones and Elizabeth Meanler

A marriage license was issued in Cleveland to Benjamin C Jones and Elizabeth A Meanler of New Castle. The record lists both parties as applicants and confirms their intent to wed.

Benjamin C. Jones Cleveland, Q, Elizabeth A Meanler New Castle

Deaths Of The Day Miss Josephine Gibson

Miss Josephine Gibson aged 72 died Sunday morning at 757 Arlington avenue after an illness due to complications. She was born in New Jersey on March 9, 1868, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Gibson. Survived by one sister Mrs Elizabeth Druschel who cared for her. Funeral from the Arlington Avenue home at 3 p.m. Tuesday with Rev Kelly of the Arlington Avenue Free Methodist church. burial in Graceland cemetery.

Josephine Gibson Arlington Avenue Misa Gibson New Jersey Samual Sarah Craig Gibson Elizabeth Druschel Arlington Avenu Kelly Arlington Aver Nnto Froa Methodist Church Graceland Cemetery Thomas Wesley Statler Thomas Wesley Shaffer Thomas M. Shaffer Lincoln Avenue Gily Uighland Avenue Pworth MW Oak Park Cemetery Homer PB. Davis Epworth M. Wi B. J. Birquist Gurialeh Rachael Huber Akron Huber J. 8. Huber New Castle South Portaga Peth Tda BR Shaffer Ida R. Shater Park Avenue International Institute Young Women’s Christian Susecration Pennsylvania Avenue Neice Winter Avenue Miss Shaffer Readjing Jacob Mary Baum Shaffer Y. W. CG. AL Mien Shafer Chicago Shoe First Methodist Church Elizabeth A. Guster Laura J. Horning Catherine B. Horning Houston Texas Charles A. Hillier Herbert A. Ellis Tirat Methodist Church Reading Chin Gibson Marshall Washington Alreet Parshall George FH. Craven Rebecca Page Craven Mia Mabel Graven Hodge Procterevile Washington Street Christian Church Chewton Clinton Cemetery Dolly Myri Jones Dolly Myriones Jesse] Jones Spring Street Hdna Dorothy Gertrude Greenwood Cemetery Josephene Wilton Josephane Winter TH. Winter St. Mary's Church Eugene DuBois Patterdon J.J. Patterson Big Beaver Myre Patterson Mahoning Presbyterian Church Harry Morgan Patterson Joseph W. Eliott W. L. Eliott McDonald Mra. Mulda Fire Lebanon Wuveral Daniel Schnevly Mahoning

Five Fugitives Captured by State Policemen

Five inmates fled from Rockview Penitentiary in Bellefonte, led by Michael Norton alias Edward Burke, with others including Austin Potlmeyer, Howard Ludwig, Charlie D Hays, and Edward Fiddell. They escaped by cutting a hole in the prison ceiling and sliding down a rope, but were cornered when Barnstein was fatally shot during pursuit.

Billy Peiffer O'Leary Ashe Michael Norton Edward Burke Austin Potlmeyer Howard Ludwig Charlies D. Hays Edward Fiddell Barnstein

Easter Week Sermons on Agnew Street

The pastor Rev C J Bak will lead daily sermons on Agnew Street through Easter, with preaching each evening except Saturdays when no service is held.

Agnew Street Rev C. J. Bak

Epworth League Sub-District Meeting Tonight

Epworth League sub district meeting will be held at Epworth Methodist Episcopal church Pearson and Epworth streets Tuesday evening March 31 at 8 o clock A splendid program includes musical selections A feature is the election of officers for the coming year Members of the Epworth League will serve refreshments Senior Hi Y Club weekly meeting at the M C A Sr Goodwin urges a big attendance Dinner at six precedes the business session

Epworth League Epworth

Replevin Writ To Secure Automobile

The Commercial Investment Trust Company through attorney E M Underwood has issued a writ in replevin against Hart Dorica to seize possession of an automobile valued at 1229 dollars.

The Commercial Investment Trust Company E. M. Underwood Hart Dorica

Revival Services At Grace M E Church In Bernalds

A series of revival services will open Wednesday evening at Grace Methodist Church in Bernalds. The event aims to reinvigorate faith and community engagement through a schedule of sermons and gatherings led by visiting and local pastors.

Grace M. E. Church Grace Methodist Bernalds

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