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HERALD. i i- in o. NEW" CASTILE WEEKLY NEW CASTLE. WEDNESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 28.

1903. NO. 43 LUME 50. L'l Announcement is made of the ap 187 and was 26 years of age at the time MRS. ANNIE BURGOON DAVID WILLIAMS THOMAS THE WORK OF LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS FROM THE COURT H0U8E proaching wedding of Miss Mae Ruby of Eastbrook, and George Kemp, Gal-breath street, a young tin worker.

The wedding will be an event of the near future. Teachers' institute will convene at Mercer Monday, November 9. The following day talent as instructors and entertainers has beeu secured. Professor J. W.

Cannon of this city, will be one of the speakers, and Miss Gertrude Clark of Pittsburg, will be the vocalist of the week. At Court Monday Attorney M. AlcConnell presented a petition asking that a guardian be appointed for Mrs Margaret Shields Al offutt. It was stated that she has personal properly tu the extent of $5 000 and real estate fim which there io a yearly income of $400. The teams at the M.

C. A. will bo orgar.dzed at the association building on Tuesday, the 3rd of Novem ber. Six teams ill be put in the lielc avd it is probable that the name? will be selected from the nfierem citic? in the United Stales There is good ma terial to make exceUcr.t teams and there will bo pierity of Mjc.t at the Y. M.

c. A. in toe oasKeicaii line tins sea son. The Rev. E.

F. Walker, of Green tasti? ind will be present at a seres of whieh will te held in ihe Maitland Memorial Primitive Metho cist Church, beginning November fan The Rev. Mr Walker nreds no introduction to the Christian people of New Castle. II? conducted series of meetings at the Epworth Church last Winter, and in ihose meetings nearly 100 persons were convert el. Street ComnuFioner Ala foe commenced work Monday orniiig on the Lib erty street underground cros-sing.

Th. matter has been hanging tire fi.r sev eral years and it seems that the im provcnient now be tarried out in earnest. By the const ruction of the tunnel pedcstriaris find vehicles will not be compelled to drive over the dangerous Liberty street grade cros- i lg, where so many have happened. James Cameron, Sfcenango township, was badly injured recently while en gaged in playing a game of ball at Energy. He was struck on tho ap ith the ball so badly injured hat synovitis cevcloped and it was feared that his limb wc til be render ed practically rselfus.

He has beer onfined to his home for several weeks but owing to the skiLful work of the attending physician it is bcliuvcd be will entirely recover. Manager Simpson, of the sanitary pottery at New Castle Junction, stated to a Herald reporter Monday morning that his concern was the only plant of its kind in the country running to its full capacity. Mr. Simpson said that there are 27 potteries in the United Spates manufacturing sanitary ware, and the fact that the local plant Is the only one running In full speaks well for the New Castle concern, which has been in operation only about three years. ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Women's Li? Mifs Margaret Miss Alary Graham, Mrs. Riehrrd King, Ml 53 Sarah McCain. Mis Emma McKinnie, Miss Katheni Sypes. Mis'; Li st a Williams Men's List Geo. E.

Applebee. Jw Beatify, W. II. Eemish, Will Mini. Chas.

Body, William Bray, Harry Clair, Jr.o. Claik, care W. A Black; James Hillman, Edward Ivans, Clarence Johnson, J. B. Feonardson, Kcv.

Albei Joseph McCartney, Thos. McGillin. William Sears. Jas. Wallace, attorney law: R.

Wilkinson. MAHONINGTOWN STATION. Aaron English, Jas. Kennedy, Jas. Welsh.

JOHN A. McKEE, Postmaster. ADVICE TO REPUBLICANS. 5iauu Dy uw oia party ana give the Republican ticket a full vote. It is the only way to show your confidence President Roosevelt, and your desire for a continuance of our president Ni- uu.iiti prosperity, mere is no excuse for splitting your ticket or refraining from voting, event if it is a dull campaignOil City Derrick.

OLIVER-BLAIR WEDDING. The wedding of Miss Mary Dorothea Oliver and Dr. Alexander Chambers Blair was a brilliant event at Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church, at Pitts- hurg, on Wednesday. Miss Ruth Lehmer, of this city, was one of the attendants at the wedding. of his death, which occurred at 5:30 Friday morning.

Besides his parents the deceased leaves two sisters and two brothers to inourn his loss. They are Chester, who is employed in the office of a brick manufacturing company in Allegheny, Jane, Dorothy and Edward, all at home THOMAS M. NEAL Thomas M. Neal, one of Lawrence County's very best citizens, died sud denly on Monday evening at his home in Wilmington township, near Wil mington Junction. Mr.

Neal had been in his usual health and at about 9 o'clock in the evening was sitting by the fire, reading a news paper. Suddenly he put his hand to his head, exclaimed as if in pain, and fell from his chair. Members of the fami. ly quickly lifted him from the floor, only to find that his soul had fled. The deceased was 63 years of ag-3.

and leaves a wife and six children. He was a Union soldier during the War of the Rebellion, serving for four years In Company One Hundredth Penn sylvania, better known as the Round head Regiment. He made a fine record as a soldier, behaving with fortitude and gallantry. He was wounded at Spottsylvania Court House Alay 12, He was long a member of the Sec ond United Presbyterian Church of New Wilmington, and was an officer of the congregation. He was a sturdy Christian, yielding not a jot where he believed principle to be involved, and possessed in marked measure th Christian virtues of temperance, mer cy, chanty and patience.

He was. kind husband and father, and a man whose friendship was valued. Mr. Neal was honored by his fellow citizens by election to a number of township offices, and fulfilled all the duties thus placed upon him with abil ty and conscientiousness. He was val uable as a citizen, for he stood for tho best civic ideals.

His example w-as al ways good. The children are Edward M. Neal, of Croton avenue, New Castle; Mary J. Edie, of Eastbrook; John Neal at home, Ina L.t at Ruth at home, and Thomas also at home. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.

ni. Carriages will be from the undertaking rooms of Me Creary Ramsey, at New Wiluiing ton. SISTER FELICIIAS Sister M. Felicitas passed away Wed nesday afternoon, October 21, 1903, Mt. Galletzin Academy, Baden, Pa.

The cause of her death was pneumonia. The deceased was Miss Alary Duffy, of New Straitsville, O. She was a mem ber of the Sisters of St. Joseph, for fifteen years, part of which time she pent as music teacher in St. Mary's School, New Castle.

During the last two years she taught music at the Ba den Academy. Solemn high mass of requiem was elebrated in the chapel Thursday morning at nine o'clock, with Rev. father Griffin as Celebrant. Father O'Shea, deacon. Father Sheiner.

sub- eacon, and Father O'Donnell. mas ter of ceremonies. After the mass an eloquent sermon was pronounced by Father O'Donnell, chaplain of the acad emy. The remains of the deceased were taken to Ebensburg Thursday afternoon. The funeral was held Friday morning and was largely attended.

AIcGon. igle had charge of the funeral. MRS. GEORGE G. ROBINSON Mrs.

George G. Robinson, who has been 111 with typhoid fever for the past five weeks, died on Wednesday morning on October 21, at 6 o'clock, aged 2i years, says the New Wilmington Globe. Her death was quite a shock to the community as It was understood that she was getting along toward recovery very favorably. The death of her little daughter Hel en, which occurred two weeks ago, was very severe blow to the mother in her condition and she fretted a good deal over the loss. Notwithstanding this, she appeared to be overcoming, the disease, until Tuesday night, when she had a relapse and quickly passed away out of this life at the dawn ot morning.

Her maiden name was Jennie Smith, daughter of Captain Smith. cf Sharpsville. She was united in marriage with George G. Robinson three years ago last June. DEATH'S HAND Those Who Have Been Taken Earthly Scenes During the Past Week.

From HARRY W. HALLE While entering the office of his phy sician Saturday afternoon to get something to relieve a pain in his chest.Har. ry W. Halle, a well known B. 0 conductor, dropped dead at the door way.

Two doctors were on the scene in a very few moments and worked with Hall, only to find that the soul of the young man had departed. Harry W. Halle was born in Chew ton, and would have celebrated his twenty-third birthday next month, had no Uvea. He was the son of Air. and Mrs.

William Reilly Halle and grew up a strong, robust young, man. Two years ago last May Halle entered the employ of the Baltimore Ohio and being an experienced railroad man soon forged to the front and was con sidered, at the time of his death, to be one of the most careful conductors on the New Castle division of the Balti more Ohio, and at all times faithful and trustworthy. Not only in his oc cupation as a railroad man did he show himself to be an exemplary young man. but in his home he was ever the duti ful son and loving brother. His devotion to his mother from his earliest years was great, and his death in the springtime of life comes as a hard blow to her, as well aa to the other members of the family, and the sym pathy of many friends is extended to them in their sad bereavement.

The young man enjoyed good health until last Thursday morning, when he was attacked by a pain in the chest. He supposed the trouble was temporary and would soon pass away. It con tinued until Saturday afternoon, be coming more acute; and on the advice of his mrother, Halle went to the Sev enth ward to consult Dr. L. W.

Wilson. As he stepped upon the porch of the physician's office, he reeled and fell. His brother, who was at his Bide, pick ed him up and with the assistance of a third party carried him into the of fice. At this time Drs. Wilson and McMillen arrived "and worked with the young man for about five minutes.when they pronounced him dead.

Heart dis ease Is supposed to have been the cause of death. The remains were taken to the home of the deceased at the cor ner of Crawford and Brooklyn avenues and prepared for burial. The departed was a consistent mem ber of the Chewton Disciple Church since childhood, and also a member of Amazon Lodge, K. of of the Sev enth ward. He leaves, besides his parents, the following brothers and sisrters: O.

o. Halle, Mrs. W. L. Earl, Airs.

James Humble, Raymond and Kenneth Halle. all of this city. The funeral was held Monday after noon from the family residence in the Third ward. Interment in Oak Park Cemetery. Carriages from Cochran's.

WALTER EDMUNDS. While rushing down the line in a football game at Salem, Saturday. Walter Edmunds, of this city, of the team of the New Castle Indians, received a kick that caused his death on Friday morning just at the break of day. The injury was considered only 6light at the time it was received, and Ed munds, who was a stalwart young man, went to work last Tuesday morning in the Greer tin mill, but had to be taken home in a carriage. The news of the sudden death of this well known young man of the North hill comes as a shock to a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Edmunds, of 54 v. Wallace avenue, and had been in perfect health until last Tuesday, when he was taken suddenly ill while at his work. The young man went to Salem last Saturday with the New Castle Indians with the intention of refereeing.

the football game between the locals and the Salem boys. Owing to the absence of two of the players, Mr. Edmunds was obliged to fill the position of full back on the New Castle team. He was kicked in the abdomen, but not seriously injured, it was thought, for he was able to finish the game and felt no bad results from the injury until Tuesday morning. The young man was a fine athlete and had played on several of the local football teams.

The deceased was born October 12, a David Williams, infant son of and Airs. Benjamin Thomas, of SI Gardner avenue, died on Thursday morning at 7:30 o'clock, the cause of death being stomach trouble. Th iaby was six months oid and was the only child of tie household. The mother of the baby has just recovered from an attack of typhoid fever, an is still iu a weak condition. The funeral will be held Saturday at o'clock from the family residenee.

t'l Gardner avenue. Interment at Uafi Park. Coaches from Lutton's. MINA RODGERS. Mina Rodgers, daughter of Charles Rodgers, of Clarion township, passed away Friday morning at 7:20 o'clock after a protracted illness.

The deceas. ed had been a sufferer from epileptic fits for a number of years. While her death was not unexpected, neverthe less it was a great blow to her lov ing, father, whose wife died a short time ago. DEATH Of AN INFANT Dolly, infant daughter of Air. and Mis.

FinJley Smiley, of Hartman street, died Alcnday rooming 4 o'clock after a few weeks' illness. The baby was one year and six months o' nge and the cause of death was brain trouble. The family 1-ave the sym pathy of their friends in their bereave ment SAID FRANZ JOSEPH HAS AVERTED A ROW Publishers' Press Dispatch. Vienna, Oct. 27.

The Neue Freie Presse Alonday announced that Emper or Franz Josef has, with one modifica tion, accepted the program of the Hungarian Liberals, thus ending the dead lock which has existed for several weeks, and also obviating the likeli hood of Franz Josef's abdication. The paper also states that the announce ment of Cour- Tlsza 8 Hungarian Pre mier to succeed Count Hedervary, is expected today. The main point at issue between the Emperor and the Hungarians was the use of the Hungarian language in the army. The Hungarians demanded that officers be permitted to use Hungarian in issuing orders, while the Emperor declared that Austrian must be used. FINE CRAYON POTRAIT OF THE REV.

KINCAID Laura L. Brooks, a young miss of the colored race of this city, is developing into a fine artist. This young girl is only 16 years of age and has just com pleted a crayon portrait of Rev. G. W.

Kincaid, of the Colored Industrial School. The portrait is on exhibition in one of the display windows at Stritmaters and is a very good free hand drawing. Miss Brooks displays much artistic ability. GONE ON EXTENDED PLEASURE JOURNEY Mrs. Jared Hoyt, of Craig street, departed Tuesday morning on an extend ed pleasure trip to the Eastern cities.

She will remain several days with relatives in Allegheny, then go to Philadelphia for a long visit among relatives. later she will visit Harrisburg. New York, Aliddletown, N. and Alt. Sal em, N.

J. At Mt. Salem is where the Hoyt homestead is located and Mrs. Jioyt intends remaining mere rr a month or Hwo, returning home about the first of January. PROMINENT OIL MEN FROM NEW YORK HERE Some prominent oil men were In the city Alonday and in the evening were entertained at dinner by S.

Hoyt at his home in Jefferson street. Among the guests were Hugh King and son, Hugh King, of New York, and Peter McDonald, of New York, proprietor of the Columbia Oil Company. "Why, I understood they were simply rolling in wealth." "Well, I believe they have to be rather careful not to roll too far." Philadelphia Press. Mrs. Annie Burgoon, a former resi- dent of this city, died Monday at her home in Punxsutawney after a -hort illness.

Airs. F. A. Wilt, a sister of the departed, received the that brought the anuuuncement of the the death to thJs city. Tuesday morn ing Mrs.

Wiit left for Punxsntawuey to attend the funeral which will occur Wednesday Rev. Fataf Eger, pastor of St. ATary's Church may also leave today to attend the funeral. The departed was born in Clarion county, and her maiden name wa.i Annie Guth. She was united in mairivge to Sylvester T.

Burgoon. who for evei- el years was prominent in politics i Clarion county, at one time serving a term as register and recorder. The family located in New Castle a num ber of years ago and Mr. Burgeon conducted the billiard room in City Building of which his brother-in-law. F.

A. Wilt, is now proprietor. Th family resided in this city about six years ind enjoy the acquaintance of a large circle of friends. While residing here the Burgoon family resided in North street on the Last Side Besides her husband Mrs. Burgoon leaves seven sons to uiuurr.

the loss of a Kind and loving motner. me teie-gram received here Monday by Mrs. Wilt did not state the caute of -leaHi which must have been very sudden, as when Rev. Father Eger called on the family a few weeks ago. while visiting in Punxsutawiey, Airs.

Burgoon was in perfect health. SAMUEL ALLEN T. D. Allen, of 229 West South street, received a message today announcing the death of his father, Samuel Allen, of Aleadville. The message was a great shock to Air.

Allen as he did not know that his father was in poor health. The deceased was born near Aleadville and had lived there all his life. He was 63 years of age and a veteran of the civil war. He was a member of the Aleth- odist Church and also of Peifer Post G. A.

R. of Meadville. He was a man who stood high in the community and one who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, and four sons. Charles, Thomas and Hugh of Mead ville and T.

D. Allen of this city. FUNERAL Of II. W. HALLE The funeral of Harry W.

Halle, who died so suddenly Saturday afternoon. occurred from the family residenee corner of Crawford and Brooklyn avenues, on Monday tfternoon. A large concourse of iclsu.ves and friends at tended the services which were in charge of the Rev. Earle Wilfiey, pas tor of Ihe Park Disciples' Church, and his assistant, the Rev. A.

Al. Chliolm. The choir of the Park Disciple' Church tang several appropriate hymns Two trolley cars took the members cf the K. of P. and railroad men to Oak Park I'enietery, where the interment took place.

Tho floral offerings were very beautiful and filled a carriage. MRS. PHILAHENA SALOMON Mrs. Philament Salomon, wife of George Salomon, died Tuesday night about midnight, aged 49 years. The cause of death was cancer, and the de ceased had been ill only a short time.

Mrs. Salomon passed away at her home, corner of Pennsylvania- avenue and Berger street. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and leaves a husband to mourn her loss. Funeral announcement will be made later by Offutt Company.

DEATH OF J. H. BOOTS J. H. Boots, a well known and highly respected farmer of Wayne towns-nil.

die! at his home near Wurteczhurg Sunday evening from the results of a Jtroke of appoplexy. sustained Saturday. Mr. Boots waa about ytars old and leaves a wife and four children. His- funeral took place Tuesday, Rev.

Bell, pastor of Slipperyrock Presby terian Church conducting the se: vices. Interment in North Sewickley Cemetery. INFANT PRISNER The infant son of Mr. and Jos eph Prisner of 106 Oakland passed away Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.

Interment was made in St. Mary's Cemetery. Carriages fruni AIcGon- igle's. Condensed Items Relating to ters In the County and Vicinity. Mat- Michael Chissam.

an employe of the Carnegie Steel Company, was badly tunnel on the right leg while work-in? Monday morning. lie -was taken the hospittl, where his Injuries were dressed. 1 The members of the Amoriciis loil will give a social in the K. of tall on Wednesday evcui ig. It will re in tho nature of a elcthes-pin sociai and all of the members will no doubt enjoy a pleasant evening.

George Sickafure and bis bride of a few days were serenaded by a larg; crowd at the home of the groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. A. M. West Washington street, cn Taursda evening.

Jame3 Cameron, a Sheuansa town ship citizen who was v. tin by b.ing struck on the knee by a is re covering. It has been fcund that the injury will not result in permanent crippling Alis-s Anna Morgan, who was playing with J. Howard Bauman's Pi. Jekyll and Mr.

Hyde Conpany." has returned horrie on account of htr father's illness. Mies Morgan says Hat the com pany is drawing crowded uses. The Fire Department was called out Wednesday afternoon by an alarm from box 53. Responding the firemen found a blaze at a little shanty in the rear of Morav'a street, near the North end of Sciota street. The blaze was extin guished without loss.

By the death of an aunt. Mrs. John Fisher, of East street, fell heir to a large amount if money i.i.d real estate. Her aunt died about week ago. The property is siu tted in Williaiusport.

Mrs. Fisher will prubaMy remove tc that city in the Spring. Mauriges Eors made an information against G. Geuoga, charging him with surety of the peace. The charge was made before Alderman Hans.

The men were at New Castle Junction when it is alleged Geuoga threatened to shoot his companion. A warrant is out, but it is thought that the defendant has skipped. "Mac" O'Donell has returned from Cleveland, where he has been in training under Tom Jenkins, the wrestler. He trained for his walk from Cincinnati tc Buffalo, a few weeks ago, and has been at work ever since. O'Donell will referee the wrestling match that will coine oil between Jenkins and McLeod, in Old City Hall, Pittsburg, the latter part of this month.

Judge W. D. Wallace was in Youngs-town Tuesday morning where he appeared on the witness stand in the Mahoning county Court and testified as to the good character of E. H. Yaut, charged with arson.

Yant worked here as a waiter, sold peanuts and cleaned windows and enjoyed the confidence of a number of business men who believe him innocent. Mrs. J. S. DuSh.ine was b.siess at a prettily appointed dinner party on Thursday evening at her home in Nertn Mill street.

The affair was a roucin' party of the McMillin connection of which the hostess is a member. Covers were laid foi 14 ladies, and the honor guests was Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, of Springfield, Mo. The guests spent the evening in talking over events' of the past.

Miss Anna Durkin, a trained nurse from New Mexico, is the guest of Mrs. Maggie Durkin, 910 North Liberty street. Seventh ward.Miss Durkin was born and raised in Youngstown and has many friends in this section of the country who are greeting her on her return from the West. After concluding a visit of a few weeks here and in Youngstown she will return to New Mexico. The tin hot.se of the Shenango mi'l shut down at 9 o'c-cck Friday evenine wirli tho second turn cleaning up Notices posted at the riant state tbet the tin horse will resume Monday morning.

November 2, and all employed are to take notice accordingly. Quite a lot nf tin plate las been shipped here from Sharon and other mills of the Aneriran Tin Plate Coinjany for tinning, and the pile is now all ib an-ed up. Another cf-nHgnment is ex peeted that the department may asaiii resume November at In Realty Deals, Marriage Licenses and Other Matters of Interest REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. John R. Potter to Alary Biddle, property in the Fifth ward, $1,000.

Robert R. Potter to Alary Biddle, property in the Fifth ward, $1,000. Malcolm AlcConnell to John AIcMich-ael, property in Union township, $1. C. B.

Lower to Alalcolm AlcConnell, property in Union township, $100. George W. Aliller to James Al. Alar-tin, property in the Third ward, $1,100. Griffith C.

Davis to Edwin D. Jackson, property in North Beaver town ship, $200. Anna Nelson to Orlando C. Orr. property in Fourth ward, $2,500.

J. A. Drake to Robert J. Drak. property in Neshannock towuship.

$1 Rachael E. lark to John W. property in Third ward, $1,700. Wm; M. Brown to Alary Kenna, property in the Second ward, $250.

Alargaret L. Crill by Sheriff, to Rosa Saph, land in Union township, $371.29. Eunice Spanglehour to Cyrus L. Alar-tin, property in Alahoning township. Thomas Sadler to Henry Ayers, property in South New Castle, $1.

Daniel Norris to M. H. Smith, property in the First ward, $1,400. Charles C. Robingson to Wm.S.Park, property in Shenango township, $1.

Nancy Weller to Robert C. Weller. property in Perry township, $1. William C. Dunkle to Edwin D.

Jackson, property in North Beaver township, $200. Joseph Nicholas to Edwin D. Jack-sen, property in North Beaver township, $200. John J. Graham to Edward D.

Jackson, property in North Beaver town ship, $100. John P. Graham to Edwin D. Jackson, property In North Beaver township, $1,300. Cascaskee Water Company to 'John P.

Graham, property in North Beaver township, $1. Walter S. Reynolds to Shenango Lodge, No. 195, I. O.

O. property iir Second ward, $45,000. Norman P. Patterson to Albert M. Hoftmaster, et property in North Beaver township, $225.

WERE WEDDED RECENTLY. Geo. F. Robson, of this city, was re cently married to Mifs Charlotte B.iii- ey of England. Miss Bailey arrival in New York several werks ago and came to this city shortly after.

The wed ding ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Richaids. The groom is employed as a machinist at the Pennsylvania Engineering Company. After a snorr wening trip ine-y win resKe in Prospect avenue.

ARRIVAL OF A YOUNG SON. A telegram has teen received in the city from Pairadcna, announcing the arrival of a young son at the home of Air. and Mrs. William Thompson, of that place. Mr.

Thompson, who is a forrcer resi dent of New Castle, is a ton of Prof. Georgn C. Thompson, principal of ihe Gantz school, and married a California young lady some time ago. The first member of the household has been named Wallace Calvin Thompson SEIZED BY SHERIFF. Sheriff James H.

Brown has seized tho household goods in the parsonage or St. Mary Polisn Catholic Lhuich and they will be sold on October 29. MARRIAGE LICENSE. Alatthias Klamer New Castle Sofi Schmidt. New Castle John Leferve Butler Ida Blair New Castle Joseph Poskewice Chewlon Katazyna Makosci Chewton A ROLLING MILL PATENT.

John W. Offutt, of Ellwood City, has been granted letters patent for a rolling mill. A NEW CASTLE PATENT. Jonas Kaufman, of this city, was on Tuesday granted a patent on a wire fence. At the Grating.

Teller I cannot cash this check, madam, unless I know who you are. She (haughtily) I wouldn't accept the money anyway from any one who doesn't know who I am. Life..