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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

8

Local resident George T. McCarthy dies in tree accident

George T. McCarthy of 69 West North street died after a fall from a limb while trimming a tree on Grant street. He was 40, lived in New Cal all his life, never married, and left a sister and half sister. Funeral at St Mary’s Church with Knights of Columbus attendance.

George T. McCarthy West North Street New Cal Edward Kissinger John Walsh Clendenin Grant Street St. Paul's McCarthy A. B. Heinrich North Street Knights of Collins St. Mary's Church Ireeth West Washing Street Jackson Impington Road Ger St. Mary’s Rch Mary’s Cemetery Knights of Bus

Local residents listed in social notes show travel and health updates

Mrs. Robert Welsh of Pittsburg street recovers from illness. Mrs. Butler of North Jefferson street spent Wednesday in Pittsburg. Mrs. Oesterling of Butler visits Mrs. Sophia Mattle. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee McFate move from Court street to rural west of the city. Mrs. Humble of Croton avenue will have foot operation Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Bert White of Cleveland visits George Parsons on South Mercer. John Knox of Northeast rejoins after visit with Ira Wagner. Ed Duff of Frostburg returns from visit to aunt Elvira Frazier. Misses Lynn and Wagner guests of Marian Fleming on Wallace avenue. Miss Rathell returns home near Baltimore after staying with grandmother Mrs. Aldson. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cunningham go to Wampum for Philo Cunningham funeral. George L. Patterson returns from a western trip, months in the south, feeling improved. Bertha Middleton Dorn,eagy and Lottie Forrest return from Stoneboro after alumni banquet and Stoneboro High commencement. David C. Boyles and Charlotte, with Wells B. Clenin, return from extended stay in the south. they left in December for Florida three months prior.

Robert Welsh Pittsburg Street B. F. Butler North Jefferson Street Pittsburg Oesterling Butler Sophia Mattle Young Street J. Lee McFate Court Street J. H. Humble Croton Avene Bert White Cleveland George . Parsons South Mercer Street John Knox Northeast Ira Wagner Ed Duff Frostburg Pec Elvira Frazier Allace Avenue Elizabeth Bella Lynn Elizabeth Wagner Sharon Marian Fleming Wallace Avenue Mary Rathell Ldson Pearson Street Reed Baltimore Aryland J. W. Cunningham Orth Mill Street Wampum Philo Cunningham George L. Patterson North Mercer Bertha Middleton Dorneagy Lottie Forrest Stoneboro Stoneboro High School David C. Boyles Charlotte Wells B. Clenin North Mercer Street Florida

Golden Eagles Hold Sorrow Service in Neshannock Hall

The Golden Eagle ladies held a sorrow service in their hall on Neshannock Avenue Wednesday evening in memory of two deceased members Mrs. Charles H. Tait and Mrs. Thomas Price. The past templar Mrs. Anna M. Coulter led the service and attendance was strong.

Ladies of the Golden Eagle Neshannock Avenue Charles H.tait Thomas Price Templar Anna M. Coulter

Knights of Columbus Meeting for St Marys Council

A St Marys council No 512 meeting is set for this evening at eight to discuss action related to the death of George T Mells and in remembrance John J Maher D G K will preside.

St. Mary’s

Erie Players Flock to Interstate Games and O and P Trade

Erie fans watch as the Erie Dispatch reports Interstate plans for a July 4 launch and possible return of three O and P players Sargent Miller and Hopper. Hopper to lead as captain and manager while Koster and Baumeister spark $2500 offers and transfers ripple through local baseball.

Girard O. & P Interstate League Park Erie Dispatch Erie Youngstown Ohio Eric O.&p Sargent Miller Hopper Koster Baumeister Rindernecht

Sails for Europe with Sanderson Departing Leader

President E. N. Sanderson of the traction company has sailed for Europe and will be away for several months.

Europe E. N. Sanderson The Traction Company

Black Fitz to Box McGuire at Akron Friday Night

Black Fitz the colored boxer from this city will face Curley McGuire in a three round bout at Akron Friday night as a preliminary to the Bartl Olsen wrestling match. McGuire boasts with gloves and is matched with Bartl at Sharon BE Finley Bartl's manager claims to have Black Fitz under his wing for more bouts.

Black Fitz Tony Ross Curley McGuire Akron McGuire Bartl Sharon BE. C. Finley

Fast quits Akron as East may join Arkansas job

Walter East, writing from Little Rock, may leave Akron after the Southern league season to take an athletic director post at the University of Arkansas. The position pays 2500 dollars a year, and East notes he could live comfortably on that amount in winter. He also mentions a sprained leg keeping him out of action and his team’s struggles in the standings.

Walter East Akron East Little Rock University of Arkansas Walter

Finn Foresees Early Showdown in First Division

The speaker notes ongoing troubles but optimism that conditions will improve and Finn predicts a competitive clash in the first division soon. The tone suggests rising confidence amid difficulties.

Umpire Bill List Leaves American Association for Wisconsin Illinois League

Umpire Bill List, who excelled in the O. and P. league last season and was drafted by the American Association, has been released and now works in the Wisconsin Illinois league. His removal came as a surprise despite solid service in the American Association.

Bill List American Association

Athletics to Play Polk Saturday

Gus Caravasios' club from this city plans an away game at Polk next Saturday. The Athletics, regarded as one of the strongest clubs in the region, will try to force independent teams in the area to challenge it and test its mettle.

Polk Gus Caravasios Caravasios

Miss Velma Patton Returns From South

Miss Velma Patton daughter of W E Patton of Hickory township has returned home after spending the winter in Mislin Alabama. She went south the first of last August for her health and friends are glad to learn she is entirely well again.

Velma Patton W. E. Patton Hickory Township Mislin Ala

Florist Offers Decoration Day Specials This Weekend

Fresh cut flowers at the corner of Washington and Mill streets advertise Friday and Saturday specials. The Florist invites customers to place orders for Decoration Day.

Washington and Mill Streets the Florist

Palmer Has Not Decided on Oil City School Post

City Superintendent of Schools J. J. Palmer of Greenville has not determined whether he will accept the Oil City superintendency.

J. J. Palmer Greenville Oil City

Deaths of the Day Mary Anderson 84

Mrs Mary Anderson died Thursday morning at her daughter’s home in Rebecca street from paralysis. The Bellevernon born widow of John Anderson had lived in this city recently. Survived by sons James and Charles both in this city and daughter Mrs Frank Robinson. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at the late residence with burial at Greenwood cemetery.

Mary Anderson Frank Robinson Rebecca Street Anderson John Anderson Bellevernon Baptist Church of James Charles Robinson Hannah Wilson Greenwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Frank Denning at Long Avenue residence

Services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Frank Denning who died Sunday at the Fisher block Long avenue. Rev. John and Rev. Thomas conducted the rites with many friends present. Interment followed at Graceland cemetery with pallbearers James J. Jenkins David Evans Paul Morgan William Jones David Evans and Richard Manns.

Fisher Block Long Avenue Frank Denning John Rev Thomas Graceland Cemetery James J. Jenkins David Evans Paul Morgan William Jones Richard Manns

Isaac Cartwright Dies After Prolonged Illness at Home

Isaac Cartwright a renowned city glassworker died Thursday morning at his family home 70 Croton Avenue after a prolonged pecu liar illness. He had recently worked at the Shinglehouse glass factory.

Isaac Cartwright Croton Avenue

Two local men die after long illnesses in city

A pair of obituaries notes the deaths of Job R. Stewart of 168 North Bay street aged 62 and a glass blower from Lawrence County. Stewart, born in Butler county, died after rheumatism and stomach trouble. He left a son and siblings. interment is at Graceland cemetery. The other man, unnamed, bursted a blood vessel leading to illness and death at the family residence. he was born in Lawrence county, 51 years ago, survived by wife and son J. C. Cartwright, with services at 2 o'clock Saturday and burial at Graceland cemetery.

Lawrence County J. C. Cartwright Graceland Cemetery Job R. Stewart North Bay Street Mr. Stewart Butler County Middle Lancaster Joseph Elizabeth Randolph Stewart Ohio Margaret Stewart Pittsburg Lizzie Beighley Alvin Samuel M. Stewart McComb William C. Stewart Hancock J. W. Stewart

Expected Homecoming for L. S. Hoyt and Daughter

Expected home Sunday from a winter in California is L. S. Hoyt of North Jefferson street. He will be accompanied by his daughter Mrs. Frank G. Noyes who will spend some time in the city.

L. S. Hoyt North Jefferson Street California Frank G. Noyes

Narrow Escape on Elevator Sees Man From Youngstown Hurt

Abraham Sheffear of Youngstown narrowly escaped death last night when his foot became caught between the elevator car and a floor. He suffered an injured foot but survived the incident without more serious harm.

Abraham Sheffear Youngstown

Surgeon Slices Fat Off Man's Stomach

Andrey Bazzle a 55 year old man from Rockingham County weighed 400 pounds before surgery at St Luke's hospital Richmond. Dr Stuart McGuire removed nearly 100 pounds of adipose tissue from his abdomen and the patient showed great relief and expected to return home in a few days.

Richmond Andrey Bazzle Valley of Virginia St. Luke’s Hospital Stuart McGuire Bazzle Rockingham County

Suspect John Brown Caught in Mill Street Home

A boy identified John Brown as a petty thief at the home of Squire Gabril on South Mill Street. Police arrested Brown after a search at headquarters found a box of bread, ham, butter, apples, pretzels and other items in his pockets.

John Brown Squire Gabril South Mill Street Thomas Augustine Brown

Store Robbed on Moravia Street

John Hanlon watchman at Vulcan foundry saw a man stealing from E. Levine at 453 Moravia Street early today. Investigation shows entry via front window and a coat was taken. Police are investigating the case.

John Hanlon Vulcan Foundry E. Levine Moravia Street

Eagle Carnival Plans Spark Neighborhood Street Fair

Niles Hagles map a summer street carnival with rides games and food stalls to brighten the town. Organizers describe a family friendly event designed to boost community spirit and attract local vendors.

Niles Hagles

Hem-Roid claims cure for piles with $500 testimonial

A Falls New York resident testifies after eight months on Hem-Roid that his piles attack stopped and he can work and eat freely. The sworn statement dated March 23 1908 accompanies an advertisement for Dr Leonhardt’s Hem-Rolid internal tablets sold for $1 by John F Neely New Castle Pennsylvania and guaranteed by Dr Leonhardt Co Station By Buffalo New York.

Wm. McAdams Falls N. Y Leonhardt John F. Neely New Castle Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo

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Watal Golden Eagles Knights of Columbus John J. Maher, D. G. K R. S. McCulloch M’culloch & CO Dan Koster Girard Business Val League M’guire Purcaeh Nalow Valenciennes Loomer Washington Street Finn Mr. Denning J. R. Stewart Mill Street GC. M. Hartzel SaSscoeses Cites Mone Et New York Dentists East Washington Street Lawrence Savings & Trust Co New Castle, Pa
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