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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

8

Foresters Court Adjourned In Western Pennsylvania Election

The biennial high court session of the Independent Order of Foresters of Western Pennsylvania in New Castle ended Friday morning after two days. John J. VanGorder was elected high conductor while W. B. West of Pittsburg became high chief ranger. Resolutions extended a vote of...

Independent Order of Foresters of Western Pennsylvania New Castle John J. VanGorder W. B. West Pittsburg

High Councilor Vangorder Leads Western Pennsylvania Visit

High Councilor John J. Vangorder and Court Leasure No 3440 of New Castle hosted visiting members of the high court of Western Pennsylvania. A thanks to the ladies of Royal Arcanum hall and the New Castle press was extended. The high court chose Kittanning for the October 1910 meeting after a pleasant session last night.

John J. Vangorder Court Leasure No New Castle High Court Western Pennsylvania Royal Arcanum Hall Kittanning

Deaths of the Day William Wilkes

William Wilkes, 80, a longtime city resident, died Friday at his home 16 Aber street from age related illness. Born in Scotland he came to America in 1867. Survived by son William B. Wilkes of San Diego and daughter Mrs Walter McConnell of San Diego, plus brothers James Wilkes of St Paul and Peter of New York. Funeral Sunday afternoon with time to be announced. remains to be shipped to Youngstown for interment.

William Wilkes Aber Street Mr. Wilkes Scotland America Christian Missionary Alliance William B. Wilkes San Diego Cal Walter McConnell James Wilkes St. Paul,Minn Peter New York City Youngstown

Death of Little James B Walls at 2 in Round Street

The Walls family mourns as their two year old son James B Walls dies after a period of illness. Born September 7, 1906, he is survived by parents Mr and Mrs W W Walls and three brothers Roy Ray and Ralph. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 pm at the residence with burial in Greenwood.

W. W. Walls Round Street James B. Walls Greenwood

Plague Cases Reported at Khedival Palace in Alexandria

Two bubonic plague cases were discovered in the Khedive's palace in Alexandria on October 2. A European coachman and a Greek resident were diagnosed with the disease, raising fears for public safety.

Alexandria Egypt Khedives Palace

Taft Gains Attention of Bryan's Omaha Friends

William H. Taft drew 600 in Gothenburg Neb and 10 000 in South Omaha as crowds jeered then listened. He defended injunctions against labor and warned against corporations while touring Nebraska and Wyoming with Dent Dolliver and staff. Albany and Chicago stops marked Hughes westward itinerary through Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska Missouri Kansas.

Taft Bryan Omaha North Platte Neb William H. Taft Gothenburg Dan Ransdell Kimball Cheyenne Wyo Julesburg Greeley Lasalle Denver Col Dolliver Mr. Taft South Omaha Albany N. Y Hughes Chicago la Cross Winona Rochester Mankato Wis St. Paul Minn Watertown Sioux Falls

Mystery Letter In Omaha Murder Case Opens Hearing

In Omaha a mysterious letter from Mrs. Abbie Rice to Dr. Frederick Austin was read in court as insurers seek details in the Rustin murder case. Rice and Charles E. Davis, bound for the grand jury, faced questions as Mrs. Rice claimed the birth reference was a joke and the baby line was foolishness.

Omaha Neb Abbie Rice Frederick Austin Rustin Charles E. Davis Frederick Rustin Abbey C. Rice Omaha, Neb

Local notes from Zelienople and Harmony townships

Pittsburg visitors and gatherings fill a week of social events in Zelienople and Harmony. Rev. Haupt to preach at English Lutheran. United Presbyterian Sunday topic to discuss socialism. numerous visits, a park baseball game with Evans City. staffing changes at Zelienople and Harmony depots. a wedding reception for Walter Zehner and bride. Hallistein promoted to Ellwood City with Smith taking Harmony post.

John Strutt Pitts Herrman New Castle Street Pittsburg Nelson Keefer Conway Ella Kennedy Harmony A. J. T. Haupt Zelienople Park Evans City H. A. Hallistein Ellwood City Ellwood Clyde Smith Chicora Hallstein

Reverend Paul of New Bedford Weds in Philadelphia

Reverend B M Paul pastor of the Presbyterian church at New Bedford married in Philadelphia on Thursday after traveling there Monday with his bride. The couple plans an eastern trip through the rest of next week and will reside in New Bedford. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry, on vacation at Watch Hill Rhode Island, will begin his November inspection tour of southern naval yards and stations at Guantamo and San Juan.

B. M. Paul Presbyterian Church New Bedford Philadelphia Newberry Watch Hill R. I Ding Guantamo San Juan

Sheriff Dragged Into U S Court

Westchester County Sheriff Lane said he refused to deliver Harry K. Thaw to Pittsburg authorities for bankruptcy proceedings until testifying authority is settled. He was ordered to appear before Judge Archbold in Pittsburg tomorrow, and will go with his personal attorney Harry R. Bartlett.

United Press White Plains N. Y Lane Westchester County Harry K. Thaw Pittsburg R. W. Archbold Archbold Jackson Albany Harry R. Bartlett

Osaka girl sacrifices life to aid Marquis Inouye

A 17 year old girl Fukumura Takaho of Osaka stabbed herself claiming to save Marquis Inouye, a top Japanese statesman ill at Okitsu. The message said she would seek eternal sleep as Japan needs him, and she is an orphan with none to mourn. The marquis later recovered.

United Press Victoria B. C Ito Genero Japan Fukumura Takaho Osaka Marquis Inouye Okitsu Iyo Yokohama Marquis

Hains Case Before Queens Grand Jury

Captain Peter C. Hains and his brother Jenkins face a murder charge for the killing of William E. Annis at the Bay side Yacht Club. A special Queens grand jury hears testimony as District Attorney Darrin seeks first degree indictments.

United Press New York Peter C. Haines Jenkins Haines William BE. Annis Bayside Yach Club Queens County Darrin

Cotton Supplies Rise as Ginnings Reach New Count

Census Bureau reports 2,592,688 bales of cotton ginned in 1908 by Sept 25, up from 1,532,692 a year earlier. Active ginneries total 23,650.

United Press Washington Census Bureau Today

Moonlit Cigar Exchange Sparks Curious Question

In a moonlit scene Jenkins offers a Havana to a friend who lights and tests it. After a few puffs the friend inquires the price. The seller reveals two cigars cost a quarter, one at 20 cents and the other at 5 cents.

Jenkins Havana Pearson's Weekly

Unidentified Car Flees After Hitting Boy in Youngstown

An auto driver struck a small boy in Youngstown then fled the scene without stopping. The incident left the child unconscious and authorities pursue leads to identify the driver.

Youngstown

Highland couple to entertain Yu Cat an club

Mr and Mrs C J Kirk of Highland Avenue will host the Yucatan club next Monday evening. The event gathers members for a social gathering at their home in Highland.

Grafters Admit Chinks for Cash

The illegal entry of hundreds of Chinese into the United States through a Pacific coast corruption ring is blamed for a shake up in the immigration department. A price scale is alleged with $275 per head to Los Angeles and $500 to New York. W. L. Walters, once an immigration inspector at Los Angeles, disclosed the case, prompting a broad investigation and wholesale_changes. The government plans to present the matter to the federal grand jury soon.

United Press San Francisco United States United States Immigration Department Pacific Coast Los Angeles New York W. L. Walters Federal Grand Jury

Doctors Confer to Prevent Bubonic Plague Recurrence

A conference of doctors and health authorities from larger Ecuadorian towns was called today to coordinate steps preventing a serious bubonic plague recurrence. The meeting aims to align public health actions and surveillance across regions.

Ecuador Boston Athletic Association Brockton Fair Grounds New England Abdul Hamid Turkey Bulgaria Louise Gunning New York Marcelle Persia

Express Rates Declared Excessive Near Boston

Boston based report notes state railroad commissioners ruled express rates within 50 miles of Boston excessive and unreasonable. They asked firms to propose a new scale rather than set exact figures.

Boston American National Express

Explorer Meyer Braved China For Seeds In Remote Regions

The Outing Magazine recounts Frank N. Meyer's perilous years in northern China seeking new seed varieties for the U S government. He faced robbers liars bribes and hostile villagers plus deadly beasts and near execution on a moonlit road hut night. Meyer earned only 1200 dollars for such pioneering work.

Outing Magazine Frank N. Meyer United States China Meyer Siberia Mr. Meyer

Bank balance sheet shows assets and liabilities in 1908 claim

The document records a bank statement with assets totaling 200,852.69 and liabilities including capital stock 100,000.00, surplus, deposits, and earned profits. J. E. Aiken signs as cashier and directors Leonard M. Uber, L. M. Buchanan, and Wm W. Eichbaum attest. sworn before Notary W. J. Uber on September 24, 1908.

Phe Aioe CNECK Eesedsvccscces State of Pennsylvania Lawrence I. J. J. Aiken J. E. Aiken Leonard M. Uber L. M. Buchanan WM. W. Eichbaum W. J. Uber

Auditor’s Notice in re final account 1908

Auditor Roy M. Jamison sets October 9 1908 at 10 a m in New Castle Pa to hear exceptions to the final account of Wylie Mc Caslin executor for the estate of Maggie E B Brant late of New Castle Pa All interested may appear or be barred by default

Wylie McCaslin Maggie EB. Brant New Castle O. C Orphans’ Court Lawrence County Greer Block New Castle Pa Roy M. Jamison

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John J. van Gorder W. E. Best Foresters High Court J. D. Clark Dayton W. J. McMurry Toronto Can Walter S. Reynolds Court Leasure Khedive Charles Covert Hundred W. Va M. L. Covert Henry Schaffer Hose Schaffer Midway United Presbyterian Church Littell S. A. Weigle Zelienople Foxburg Daniels Fred Zehner Clay Street Walter Zehner Rev Paul OF U.S. Court Harry Thaw P. C. Hains Yucatan Club Grafter Kovasan Sis Ain Hotel Henry South Jefferson Street Peter Siefert Katie Vilesh Moravia Street Treadwell Hoosier Frew Furniture Company Court House Price Robert B. English Pittsburg Street North Beaver St D. H. Murphy Park Avenue Dark South Cascade Street Park Franklin Institute Vendome Hotel Uncle Sam A. E. Shepard Spirella Corset Company Spirella Bell Phone North Walnut Street Union National Bank U. 8 U. S Ehrset la Pris David Jinks Cascade One North Bay Street J. J. Miller Care News Youngstown Macadam Road C. Ed Smith Hardware Co N. Morton St East Side Chester White Collie J. A. Book City R. D Princeton Bell Sharon Street New Century Novelty Company Maxwell Samuel Warner Lehr Pittsburg St Bell J. I. Taylor Dufford Eastbrook Woolen Mills Hutchinson Ask T. Sheaner Roton Avenue Amelia Kradle New Castle Marble and Granite Works South Mill Street R. C. Fralick Carl Bell Smith Premier Central City Typewriter Exchange Westroe Street Syracuse Loan & Trust Co Dean Crescent Portland van Horn Outlet Co Y. M.C. A. Bidg W Castle Patt Leesburg Thompson Run G. H. van Horn Neshannock Avenue Calcutta India T. W. Conroy Eshannock City Water and Gas Wood Street Bath and Board Phillips Place R. W. Genkinger Neshanock Ave Neshannock Ave N. Mercer St Sront North Hill West Neshannock Avenue Jerre Bauman W. K. Hugus Trust It Co C. A. McCready West Washington Street East Street S. L. McCracken Inquire News E. Long Ave Mill Long Ave South Mill St Quest Street County Line Street New Castle and Sharon Electric Road Bath Boyles Ave North Mill Street Epworth Street Robert B New Castle Hotel Crawford Ave Morton St Gas and Water Union Phone aNeas Garfield Avenue W. G Yes C. E. Smith Hardware Company North Street East North Street Davis Boyles and Highland Avenues W. &. Davis Chautauqua, N Pine Street Mill Street Cross and Chain Leasure Avenue Highland Avenue Albert Street Mills Water Michael Hannon Hinkson Bros Eastbrook Weller Mt. Jackson J. A. Weller
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