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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
7
Court stenographer A. D. Mornes filed 264 pages of typewritten testimony in the murder trial of Rocco Rocco for Deputy Game Warden Seeley Houk. Attorneys will use the notes to seek a new trial. if denied, sentencing to hang follows.
Jeremiah Hufton of Leasure avenue learns of his brother Jeremiah Hufton’s death in Sidney Australia. Edward Hufton in England received the news and sent word to Harry Hufton. The deceased was about 40. Jacob Fleming buried at 31 Maryland avenue with Rev. J Elmer Campbell officiating. Oak Park Cemetery interment. pallbearers: G Moses N W Ramsey D Weigle J P Hays G W Swisher G T Weingartner. Joseph B Chambers of Eastbrook buried with military honors from Roundhead regiment. services at his residence, large turnout. casket draped in flag, interment Oak Park. pallbearers S Stankard D Barnett H McCreary K McDowell J Munnell B Hezlep.
Miss Marie Brehm traveling secretary of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church spoke at three city meetings on Sunday and gave persuasive temperance sermons. She framed her talks on the Good Samaritan and presented the temperance message as a gospel lesson to thoughtful listeners.
A national suffrage campaign led by Lady Francis Cook launches with a mandamus suit to compel registration officials to permit suffragists to register. The case aims for Supreme Court review and could influence the upcoming election.
The closing of the professional season set attendance records with the National League reporting 3,514,285 paid admissions and the American League 3,554,837. The gains reflect a strong finish despite a tight pennant race in the AL.
Sheriff Waddington had John R Hoover jailed after a non support charge filed by his wife. He was released on his own recognizance for court appearance. A process was issued when he failed to appear.
Mrs. Julia Christians of Thompson's Run near Rock Point was shot while holding her infant. An 84 caliber entry injured her. the child was unharmed. William Quinn and George Funkhouser, both of North Sewickley, were arrested with Quinn accused of the shooting amid alleged illegal liquor activity fallout.
Dorothy Anderson celebrated her fourth birthday with a surprise party hosted by her parents in West Pittsburg on Saturday. Guests included Grace and Beryl Pitzer Viola Miller Nellie Carson Pauline Gibbons Sadie Stevenson Gertrude Shuler Carrie Casedy Helen McCoy Blanche McMahon Gannette McCoy.
More than 150 men attended a Sunday afternoon gathering at the YMCA. Rev W. H. Hudnot of the First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown delivered an inspiring address praised for his eloquence. Rev J. M. Wylie of Greely Colorado will deliver the address next Sunday.
Mrs. George Cokier, wife of a prominent vineyardist, accidentally drowned in a vat of wine near Santa Rosa California yesterday. She climbed to the rim to look inside, was overcome by fumes, and fell in.
Rev Frank Fish a Prohibition candidate returns to New Castle after attending his ill mother in Claysville. A mass meeting at the court house Tuesday evening features addresses by Fish and Rev James McDonald of Ellwood with James Peebles of Harlansburg presiding. Fish plans speeches Oct 12 New Bedford Oct 13 New Castle court house Oct 14 Princeton Oct 15 Eastbrook Oct 16 Mt Jackson.
Members of the Second Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg refuse to accept Rev. S. Edward Young’s resignation aimed at taking a Bedford Avenue Brooklyn call with a $17,000 annual salary. Presbytery may be asked to sustain pastoral relations. Miss Gertrude Clark and John C. Ussher, local choir members, are named in the report.
Black Bill, a Pittsburg fighter and Red Mason favorite, requests a bout with Tony Ross. He claims training Eddie Kennedy for a past Gans match and notes wins over Larry Temple George Cole Joe Walcott and a draw with Jack O Brien. He says he met Jack Johnston four times with two losses and two draws.
Notice from City Water Company forbids non tank pattern water closets and unsanctioned connections to service pipes or water mains. Only licensed plumbers may perform such work under company rules. violators will be prosecuted.
A humorous verse recounts Ichi-ban of Old Japan, a famed baseball fan who roars at games from Fujiyama to Cathay. His zeal costs him his marriage and home, ending with his tombstone remark as tourists find the epitaph.
A fragment from Success Magazine questions love and marriage clichés. It ponders the idle man, the blind yet finding love, the claims of royalty over royalties, and the social value of wealth as it hints at broader attitudes in matrimony and success.
In 1907 residents near Rockadundy Road and Springfield Maine leased forsaken houses. New tenants hosted social events and a rural free delivery route ran until frost. Boxes became bird homes, bread pans, sap catchers, work baskets, and stock feeding devices. By winter most remain repurposed or gone.
A Boston Transcript critic praises a violinist's performance calling it marvelous as the audience remained engaged with every note throughout the recital.
A St. Petersburg military engineer Colonel Ashchevsky Kronglik unveils a winged flying machine claiming 200 mph speed and lifting power five times greater than similar power Aero planes. He argues a bird flight based vacuum lifts the downward stroke power.
A collection of aphorisms and wry observations on life. Notes on manners, romance, drink, work, and time. The fragmentary pieces reference a Kalamazoo barber shop sign and warn against cynicism while urging measured, hopeful living.
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