Cases from Lawrence county heard in Superior Court
Wednesday brought three appeals to the Superior Court from Lawrence county. The city of New Castle seeks 128 dollars from the poor department in the Isabella Stewart estate dispute with a later potential distribution of 300 plus to a son in Indianapolis. Genkinger seeks recovery of a 100 dollar fine paid under protest for an incident at the opera house. Philadelphia Typewriter and Supply Company sues Smith Hutton and Kirk over an unpaid bill for goods claimed not as presented. lower court ruled for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Isabella Stewart
James A. Gardner
J. M. Martin
New Castle
Stewart
Indianapolis
City of
J. F. Genkinger
James Chambers
B. A. Winternitz
Genkinger
Alderman Morrison
Opera House
Philadelphia Typewriter and Supply Company
Smith, Hutton and Kirk
W. H. Falls
HH. K. Gregory
Appellee
Typewriter
Smith, Hutton and Kirk Company
Caps and gowns for graduates could ease costs next year
Readers consider adopting a school system using reusable caps and gowns for commencement. The junior class may petition the school board after a year of debate, as gowns for girls currently cost 26 to 100 dollars and three outfits are common. Caps and gowns priced at 6 to 8 dollars would level costs across families.
Ellwood City Man’s Sentence Suspended in Major Post Office Theft
Judge J. S. Young of the U S district court suspended Charles B. Adams of Ellwood City after he pleaded guilty to stealing 7000 dollars in clearinghouse checks from the Ellwood City post office last fall. Adams admitted the theft to his father, who repaid the banks. his sister died of tuberculosis, and the defendant was the family’s sole support. The suspension lasts until the October term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5S. Young
United States District Court
Charles B. Adams
Ellwood City
Charles Meyers
Young
Adams
O. T. Adams
Committee to Represent Hillwood City at Philadelphia Peace Conference
A peace committee from the Hillwood City board of trade was appointed to attend the Pennsylvania Arbitration and Peace Conference in Philadelphia on May 16. Members are C. A. Martin M. A. Riley and Dr. D. D. Cunningham. Sessions run Saturday through Tuesday with a banquet Tuesday night at the Bellevue Stratford hotel. Governor Edwin Stuart and Mayor George W. Guthrie are among attendees, chaired by Philander C. Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillwood City
Philadelphia
Board of Trade
C. A. Martin
M A. Riley
D. D. Cunningham
Horticultural Hall
Bellevue- Stratford
Philander C. Knox
Edwin §. Stuart
George W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
Local residents travel and visit friends across towns
J. G. Cobler was in Pittsburg yesterday. John Geisler returned from Beaver Falls. C. B. Whistler was in Pittsburg on business yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilkinson retired from a visit with friends in New Castle. Mrs. J. C. Keith and son visit the parents of Mrs. Keith at Long Lake. Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Nye of Fombel visit their son R. H. Nye of Franklin Avenue. Mrs. Percy Simpson of New Castle visits her sister Miss Emily Brenner of Wayne Avenue. Miss Elizabeth McKinney of Washington PA visits her sister Mrs. E. Harbaugh of Lawrence Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Geisler
Beaver Falls
C. B. Whistler
Pittsburg
Arthur Wilkinson
Newastle
J. C. Keith
Keith
Lang Lake
M. P. Nye
Fombel
R. H. Nye
Franklin Avenue
Percy Simpson
New Castle
John Taylor
Enon Valley
Thomas Carroll
Orchard Street
Frank Davis
South Wayne Street
Frank Jenkins
West Madison Avenue
Tom Shaffer
East Cherry Street
Wampum
George McConnell
Helen Crawford
South Lafayette Street
Youngstown
John Kelso
North Beaver Township
Jessie Parker
Steubenville
Helen Spencer
Ashland Avenue
Ralph Phillips
North Liberty Street
Tom Williamson
Mahoningtown
Presbyterian Church
New Galilee
W. E. Pettycrew
Our Town
Harry Milton
Mahoning Avenue
Shenango
Frank Paris
North Cedar Street
Standard Steel Car Company
M. Wilson Keith
Newell Avenue
Pennsylvania Brigade
Knights of Pythias
Ringer
Ashtabula
Mel Ringer
Rendall Sees Billy Sunday in Sharon
The Rev. H. W. Rendall heard Billy Sunday in Sharon on Tuesday. Rendall regards Sunday as doing a great work and worthwhile despite not agreeing with all his methods, arguing that results in ministry are the ultimate goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Rendall
Billy
Sharon
Rendall
Evangelist
Arthur Koppel Dies in Berlin Head of Koppel Interests
Arthur Koppel, 55, head of the Koppel interests in the county and Berlin, died at his Berlin home on Monday. In respect, all Koppel works closed at noon yesterday and reopened today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppel
Arthur Koppel
Berlin
Steifel Returns Home From Indiana Rheumatism Treatment
R. C. Steifel has returned home from Mad Lavia Indiana where he was receiving treatment for a severe attack of rheumatism. He is somewhat improved but still suffers rheumatism and may return soon for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Steifel
Mad Lavia
Ind
Mr. Steifel
Mrs Charles Good Recovering Slowly in Hazel Dell
Mrs Charles Good of Hazel Dell is regaining her health very slowly after more than four months of illness. She has suffered severely during her long period of sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Good
Hazel Dell
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Home Relief Without Surgery
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as painless and convenient, claiming instant relief and permanent cure from piles. It offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan, with full-sized boxes sold at 60 cents at druggists and a general warning against surgical or medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Recovery Hoped For After Severe Rheumatism Attack
From several diseases the chief was a severe attack of rheumatism. Her complete recovery is looked for this summer.
Ellwood Girl Injured Riding Circus Street Car
Miss May Iceland of Fourth street was badly hurt at New Castle on circus day. While riding a crowded street car it was pushed off the step as the car moved. She suffered a severe forehead wound and a injured right arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Iceland
Fourth Street
New Castle
Lawrence High School Dance Highlights Week’s Social
A Tuesday night dance at the Lawrence hotel drew strong attendance as the Lawrence High School baseball team hosted an enjoyable community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence Hotel
Rev. McConnell Attends Loughner Installation
The Reverend W G McConnell of Fourth Presbyterian travels to Moravia to participate in the installation of Reverend J R Loughner as Moravia Presbyterian pastor. Loughner preaches his trial sermon at 7 30 pm as presbytery conducts the service. Charles Bell of Slippery Rock charges the pastor and McConnell charges the congregation. A reception follows for the new pastor and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. McConnell
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Moravia
J. R. Loughner
Moravia Presbyterian Church
Loughner
Charles Bell
Slippery Rock Church
Fourth Church
Small Boy Delivers Runaway Heroic Stand in Greenville
A seven year old son of M E Klingensmith held the horse during a runaway in Greenville on Main street. The wagon had no sides and the horse sped for almost two miles. The boy slid off multiple times but escaped with minor injuries due to his quick reflexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
M. E. Klingensmith
Main Street
Road Supervisors Entitled to $1.50 Per Day
Judge Galbreath of Butler county ruled that road supervisors are entitled to $1.50 per day. He held that the 1889 act provided compensation while the 1905 act did not, so the 1889 provisions remain in force for pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbreath
Butler County
Important Battery B Memorial meeting planned for Saturday
A Battery B Memorial association committee will meet Saturday at 2 PM in the David N. Keast offices to discuss business including erecting a monument at Mount Jackson. Rev Albert Joseph McCartney will preside. Nearby notes report a local accident and various social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery B Memorial Association
David N. Keast
Lawrence
Corner Lots at Mahoning and Cedar Sate for 1125
Two parcels at the corner of Mahoning and Cedar avenues, advertised at 1250 dollars, will be sold for 1125 dollars if purchased at once. Inquire of Clare LP DuSbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning and
Cedar Avenues
Clare LP
DuSbane
Great May Sale At New Castle Store
Local retailer promotes a May sale with deep discounts on fabrics towels linens and coats. Offers include 6c wash batiste 33c, 5c to 9c range calicoes percales towels table linen napkins and coats with prices highlighted for opening day shoppers.
May Sale of Notions and Hosiery Bargains
May sale offers common pins to corset covers with low prices. Includes 280 count dressing pins 3c 100 count cube pine 5c and sewing notions like thread basting and hair pins at fractions of a dollar. Big bargains in hosiery and underwear, too.
Walking Skirts Special Sale in New Castle
Dealer offers fine walking skirts at quarter to half off. Stock includes $5.00 to $7.50 values discounted to $3.90 and $4.90 to $9.00 ranges, with several price steps listed from $5.90 to $11.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
May Sale Dress Goods and Silks
May Sale dress goods and silks listed with sale prices. Black taffeta silk at 69c per yard, 50c fancy silks, 75c plain and fancy silks at 49c, 50-inch green Panama at 39c, Bolienne in colors and white at 63c, 75c black voile at 63c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Bolienne
May Sale on Muslin Undergarments and Skirts
Local shop advertises May sale prices on a range of undergarments and skirts. Items include Muslin Drawers from 17c to 29c, Corset Covers from 7c to 12%%c, Muslin Gowns from 43c to 63c, knee and long lace trimmed skirts, and long white skirts discounted to 17c and 1.18.
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Ellwood City News
Cos
Phila
Ellwood Personals
J. G. Cobler
Yester
Ger
Ellwood
M’connell
Small Boy
Washburn
Crosby CO
Battery B
D. N. Keast
Seventh Ward
George Campbell
Long Avenue
South Mill Street
Campbell
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
Lake Erie
Harry Bel
New Castle High School
Rock Point
Claire Osborne
West Madison Ave
Nue
Lyn Johnson
Montgomery Avenue
Western University of Pennsylvania
A. C. Hyde
J. Edd McWilliams
St. Charles Hotel
Will Harmon
Edward McCowan
Pittsburg St
R. S. McCulloch G CO
Pittsburg Street
R. L. Matthews Electric CO
North and Mill Sts
Union
Bell
Ascad Theat South Mill
China
Matinee
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
E. Washington St
Herb McGoun
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