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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
5
Local authorities investigate a fire on Grand Avenue with unclear origin as residents report smoke and flames. Officials say the case remains under review with no suspects or determinations announced yet.
Residents along the L NG and Wo line praise the project noting Winchester will join three interurban systems. The junction will connect Muncie Union City Dayton Richmond Fort Wayne and Indianapolis New Castle Winchester lines. People report smooth rights of way progress and strong local support.
Reports say parties are stealing coal from cars at the water plant, switch, and Light Heat and Power plant. Sufficient evidence exists to arrest some suspects, but Supt Carr will act only if the matter is pursued in court.
Eluer Ogle and his wife of Chicago plan to move to Peru where Mr. Ogle has accepted a very important and responsible position with a handsome salary. Friends here congratulate him on his good fortune as the Press wishes him well.
The five weeks old child of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis died yesterday at the Atkinson farm northwest of New Castle. Interment at Mechineriesburg. The funeral was held there this afternoon.
Four annes north of town a land sale valued at 247 acres priced at 12 150. Mr and Mrs Locke plan Hagters town retirement with their large family and storied careers. The couple married August 24 1837 and near ninety Mrs Locke is described as enjoying robust health. Their children J Warren William M Orlando B John Albert and Mrs Mary Thornburg and two deceased daughters. A community fondly wishes them continued happiness. Liberty.
On Saturday noon a nitro glycerin blasting on John Cook's farm caused a dramatic flare when the gas escaped from a casing and a twenty eight foot flame shot from the pipe. The well had been thoroughly cleaned and the result is reported as gratifying. A classified line offers a four room house at 217 23rd street with fruit trees and outbuildings for 900 dollars, inquiries to Verl Byers.
The report describes grateful reactions as a mother and infants are taken to a new home with provisions arranged by Boris. Trustees and church ladies oversee further touching cases and plan ongoing support for those in need.
The Pennsy announces a Christmas and New Year holiday program with no distance limits on excursion tickets. Tickets available December 24 and 23 from all stations, valid to Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Indianapolis Louisville St Louis Toledo Pittsburgh and any Pennsylvanian Lines station in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois.
Ham Cluggish and Miss Goldie Young were married by Rev. J. L. Dungan at the Presbyterian parsonage at 6 p.m. They will reside in Danville, HL, where Hem works as a brakeman for the Big Four Railroad.
Local retailers report light holiday sales but optimistic for late season surge. A small wedding was held Saturday evening at the bride’s home with Maud Pant and B F L Southard marrying. couple to reside in Newport after a short before home period.
The George W. Lennard Post No. 134 G A R held its annual banquet in the hall with a large table setup and fine fare including turkey oysters and ham. About seventy five attendees enjoyed the evening in good spirits. Also noted, W T Mitchell Pan American Bridge Works supervisor received ten days vacation to visit family in Muncie for rest and recreation.
A. R. Wayman fell down the back stairs at his home Saturday morning and sustained a long gash in the back of his head.
Mary and Amanda O'Brien of Knightstown are jailed after pleading guilty to keeping a house of ill fame. They were fined ten dollars plus costs, failed to pay, and were ordered to lay out the fine in jail. A sanity inquest and guardian petition for Akey Harvey are noted, with county farm supplies listed and Knightstown visitors at the courthouse.
An aged Kingston Landing paper dated January 4 1804 was found by Mrs John Morris. It includes Washington burial news from Mt Vernon and a report on congressional proceedings, echoing a prior find by Auditor Davis.
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