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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
8
On Wednesday May 20 1908 Boggs & Buhl on the North Side Pittsburgh conduct a forced sale of thousands of garments and dollars value. Corset covers nightgowns petticoats drawers and infants garments are offered at cut prices under a special contract with factories to move orders.
J Russell Slade, 78, recalls a four foot snow fall that lasted over a week on May 14 1834 in Castile New York. The Stoneboro Fair association plans a four day fair September 29 30 and October 1 2.
Real estate transfers include Thomas McCaffey to the sisters of the Third Order of the Diocese of Pittsburg in the Fifth ward for 150 dollars. Stewart Hanna to John J Brest in North Beaver for 3000 dollars. The Pittsburg Company to R T Brown in Ellwood for 1500 dollars. George S Hammont to Rebecca J Clark in the Fourth ward for 1 dollar. Mahlon Clark Sr to Mahlon Clark Jr in the Third ward for 1 dollar. Christina Smiley to Melissa O Smiley in Hazel Dell for 100 dollars. John Goeppinger to Melissa O Smiley in Hazel Dell for 190 dollars. John E Hughes to Lyle G Emery in South New Castle for 1 dollar. Walter Hay to A C Leber in the Second ward for 700 dollars.
Frank G Moore of 309 West Washington Street New Castle Pennsylvania warns merchants and the public not to sell his wife Pearl R Moore any goods on his credit stating he will not be responsible for or pay for such purchases as he has made provisions for his wife and family.
Residents of East Youngs town report dead dogs cats and pigs littering streets and announce a mass meeting to organize efforts to improve sanitation and living conditions.
Funeral services for Rt. Rev. Ignatius F. Horstmann bishop of Cleveland were held at St. John’s cathedral with ten bishops and Archbishop Moeller officiating. The body was laid in the crypt beside Bishops Rappe and Gilmour. Attending officials included Mayor Johnson and several judges. many priests and laity from across the country participated.
Several New Castle residents narrowly escaped injury in an Edenburg auto crash on Tuesday afternoon. Passengers include Harry Buwer Dr. Bert Jameson James Love and John Euwer of Youngstown along with others from that city. The car owned by John Bower of Youngstown left the road near the stone house at Edenburg. The occupants were jolted but none seriously hurt as the vehicle was moved back onto the road with help from B and C section hands.
Word reached Youngstown Ohio that the body of Jesse Hise of Salem was found in the Ohio River near the accident scene where he and Miss Emma Drexel died. The ring he wore and a roll of $175 were missing, and the finger showed a laceration suggesting the ring was torn off.
An information was filed before Alderman Charles Mayne by George Attanasio of Edenburg charging Rev. Adolph Carcianelli former pastor of the Italian church Hillsville with surety of the peace. Attanasio says the priest visited his home last night and told his wife he would shoot Attanasio on sight if he did not withdraw the larceny by bailee suit filed several days earlier.
Darlington May 20 gala day closes with exercises in the clubhouse. Principal speakers include K Neale of Pittsburg J W Carson of Beaver Falls and Henry Warnock of Beaver. Neale and Carson plan a tariff debate. Other speakers are O A Dilley and Scott W Cole.
Local notes report Emma Graham recovering from nervous trouble. Fay will see John H. Byler build a large building for Rev. John Zook this week. A hail and electric storm struck Friday night, shocking the Wagner family.
The pioneer ball will be a feature of Old Home week at Youngstown, showcasing community history and festive events for residents and visitors.
Miss Mary Snyder of South Lafayette street is confined to her home by illness.
Fredrico Parnella age 16 son of Andy Parnella of Moravia road has been missing since last Sunday morning. He left to attend church and did not return by noon. He wears a light suit, blue cap and light shirt and has a noticeable facial scar. Father offers $10 reward for information leading to his return.
Police report the Viviano butcher shop on Moravia Street burglarized during Tuesday night. Entry gained via a side window. about 50 dollars worth of meat stolen including hams bacon and other meats. Mr Viviano slept in the rear and discovered the theft around 5 AM Wednesday. Police are investigating.
H. G. Kanes charged with defrauding a hotelkeeper was arrested by Constable Frank Veller in Greensburg. He settled the case by paying the hotel bill and costs. The Sherman hotel proprietor Francis Duffy swore out the information claiming Kanes owed $70 for board.
Hannah Dixon tells of $5 total support from husband Harry K. Dixon since last September. Dixon posted bail for a court appearance after being charged with desertion and non support by his wife at a hearing before Alderman Mayne yesterday.
Mrs. Rose Stoner of Hillsville testified as a witness at the Dahringer murder trial at Mercer yesterday. She is a half sister of Dahringer, whose wife now stands trial for his murder.
Twelve year old William Spaknola of Youngstown injured his right wrist yesterday while defending his sister from an insulting remark made by another boy.
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