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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
7
Pittsburg and Lake Erie officials led by J B Yohe and F B Ransdale visited New Castle Junction. Coal and local freight traffic show mixed signs while coke remains strong and several promotions and personnel changes are noted.
Anita Trueman of New York speaks tonight in Pearson block Unitarian church rooms for the third lecture in her Science of True Living series. The free lectures, funded by the church, invite the general public to attend.
Announcement states Perry Furnace Co will start the Frampton farm quarry near West Pittsburg in midweek with the stone crusher framework rapidly in place. Full operation expected by May 1 or earlier, with the Johnson crusher south of West Pittsburg already running for three weeks. A large workforce is employed and crushed limestone is shipped to various destinations.
West Pittsburg residents question why a sewing machine was placed in the school building amid ongoing discussion. Citizens say school board members have faced extensive interviews and now refuse further comment on the issue.
Local Garland corporation plants in West Pittsburg announce payday this Saturday. Workers will receive a sizable sum, considerably larger than the payment issued three weeks ago.
George Sonneborn of Brighth street, manager of Garland Nut and River company, proves expert with his new car. He toured the West Pittsburg area safely handling steep hills, amid Lustro Finish claims of ease to walk on.
A schoolhouse spelling bee organized by the Epworth League of the West Pittsburg Methodist Church drew lively participation. Mary Jackson won first prize with Mrs. Harry Anderson close behind. H Davis of Wampum placed third. Mrs. Richard Cosgrove noted.
Dr. V. C. Wagner Mrs. D. C. Briggs and Charles Waller were among those who gave a good showing at the event. A social hour followed with hearty enjoyment and refreshments served at the end.
George Pitts and his wife of Mount Jackson visited town Monday to arrange a residence in West Pittsburg. Pitts, a skilled carpenter, has secured work at the Perry Furnace company’s new Frampton farm quarry and plans to move soon.
Blaine Gibson, long resident of Eleventh street, is moving his family to Mahoningtown to take a new position on the wreck train of the Baltimore and Ohio at New Castle Junction.
The Humes orchard on Eleventh street above the board walk in West Pittsburg is rapidly being torn away. The historic site is old and has practically outlived its fruit bearing possibilities.
Raymond Ricer visited Mashoningtown yesterday afternoon. Dennis Foley of Lawrence avenue flew to Wampum. Mrs. M Haltworth and her children from New Castle visited town. George Waller of Eleventh street made a short trip to Ellwood City yesterday. Jim Foley of Lawrence avenue conducted business in New Castle. Armstrong Stevenson of West Pittsburg ended a short stay in New Castle. Charles Reed near West Pittsburg returned from Mahoningtown. Floyd Reed of Center avenue did business in Wampum yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Vandivort of Twelfth street returned from New Castle. H M Bittner of Center avenue hotel returned from a Pittsburg business trip. Dr. Charles W. Davis of Mahoningtown concluded a professional stay in West Pittsburg. Eugene Ward of Center avenue, radiator works employee, returned from Youngstown. George Sweinsburg moved from Thirteenth street to 1113 Eleventh street. Mr. and Mrs. R W Gaskill of Ellwood City visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Maxwell of Eleventh street. Misses Margaret Burnsides and Alice Reed concluded a short...
Mr and Mrs John Bunsides visit Pleasant Hill. W B Hewitt of Twelfth street departs for a Cleveland business trip from Sterling Conduit. Edson Reed returns from a visit to his parents in New Castle. Mr and Mrs Walburn of Franklin Pa stay with relatives in Lew Reed’s family. Reed, head clerk at Cunningham’s, recovers from a measles illness and returns to town with a first outing today.
Rev A M Keifer of Greenville announces the Pennsylvania State College horticultural department will set up an experimental station at St Pauls Orphans Home. The home provides land and 556 trees. the college provides skilled labor, fertilizers, operation plan, and pruning. The project aims to aid farmers and fruit growers in the area. Lustro Finish Made to Walk On.
Mrs. E Hegg of Chicago reports a dramatic recovery from three years of Weeping Eczema after using D D D Prescription. She credits immediate itch relief and full skin clearance, noting improved sleep and rapid overall healing. The testimonial urges others with skin diseases to begin treatment now.
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