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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1908

Page

18

Sacred cantata Olivet to Calvary at Central Presbyterian

Friday at 8 o clock the Central Presbyterian church choir will sing the sacred cantata Olivet to Calvary by J H Maunder with words by Shapcott Wensley. It recalls the last days of Jesus life from Hosannas to Calvary and includes the Last Supper washing of feet Gethsemane Pilate cross and crucifixion. The chorus is directed by Thomas Richards Miss Matilda Tabb le plays organ and solos by Sara Dana Fall and William Harvard. Admission is free but an offering funds expenses. service preferred to entertainment.

Central Presbyterian Church Olivet To Calvary J. H. Maunder Shapcott Wensley Earth Jerusalem Olivet Temple Mount Jesus Garden Gethsemane Pilate Judgment Hall Calvary Thomas Richards Matilda Ttbhle Sara Dana Fall Wiliam Harvard

Eggs for Easter Not Likely to Be as High as Usual

Eggs are plentiful now as farm birds flood markets. Prices in country districts run 10 to 12 cents a dozen while some grocers refuse them. Easter may bring about 17 cents in New Castle and 12 cents in country towns. Thousands of dozens have been shipped to Pittsburg this week where fresh eggs stay about 12 cents.

New Castle Pittsburg

Quaker Health Teacher Promotes Remedies in Ft Wayne

In Fort Wayne Indiana the Quaker Health Teacher extols Quaker Herb Remedies with claims of cures. A local farmer, Alfred Lutkehaus, reports relief from rheumatism after using Quaker Herb Extract and Oil of Balm bought from J C Wallace. Prices cited: Herb Extract one dollar per bottle, three for two dollars seventy five. Balm twenty five cents.

Ft.Wayne Ind Alfred Lutkehaus J. C. Wallace

Tin workers suffer from warm weather

Extreme warm weather on Monday and Tuesday caused considerable hardship for tin mill employees in the city. Workers stood before hot furnaces and rolls for hours with little relief and compare the conditions to last summer's heat. No exhaustion cases have been reported.

Accidental Injury and Police Shakeup Report

Mike Valansky of Atlantic avenue suffers a deep gash on the left face after colliding with a telegraph pole while playing with friends. Jake Heck, removed from the police force by Mayor Lusk, has taken a street car job as a motorman and is said to be back on the extra list after resolving union issues.

Mike Valansky Atlantic Avenue Jake Heck Lusk Heck

Fingers mangled in factory accident at Pennsylvania Engineering Works

Scott Kirk suffers severe finger injuries after his hand gets caught in machine cogs at the Pennsylvania Engineering Works. Two fingers were badly mashed and he will be unable to work for an extended period.

Scott Kirk Pennsylvania Engineering Works Mr. Kirk

Ben Taylor Returns Home to Help With Spring Crops

Ben Taylor, a local high school student, has returned to his Moravia area home and will assist in placing in the spring crops, joining community farming efforts.

Ben Taylor Moravia

Tin mill worker suffers severe right finger injury

Joe Shemansky, an employee at the tin mill, had the middle finger of his right hand torn by a machine. He cannot work for some time and may lose the finger if amputation becomes necessary.

Joe Shemansky

Memorial services plans for Od Fellow lodges formed

Committees named to arrange memorial services for Odd Fellows lodges with decisions on location and time. If afternoon, service likely in a Fifth ward church. if night, an uptown edifice. April 26 marks the first Odd Fellowship lodge in America, with South New Castle lodge 1118 represented by O Cooper, John Kaufman, Harry Cooper and Shenango lodge by W S Campbell, C W Fenton, Dan Smith.

Od Fellows Fifth Ward Odd Fellowship America South New Castle Lodge No O. Cooper John Kaufman Harry Cooper Shenango Lodge W. S. Campbell C. W. Fenton Dan Smith

Mayor Lusk testifies in court in Scalak case

Mayor Harry Lusk appeared Tuesday afternoon as a witness in the Zuza Scalak versus Abraham I. Wachs suit. Ex-Mayor Hainer also testified that Scalak was taken to the mayor's office and detained overnight in the women’s ward. Scalak seeks $5,000 damages for alleged false arrest.

Harry Lusk Zuza Scalak Abraham I. Wachs Lusk Hainer Miss Scalak Wachs

Daily Reporter Chronicle at 1879 Camp Meeting

Joseph B. Hutton preserves relics from The Daily Reporter a New Castle ten day paper edited by Charles M. Kurtz during the national holiness camp meeting from August 16 1879. The editor notes the venture is partly for fun partly to profit and for the good it can do.

Joseph B. Hutton Daily Reporter New Castle Charles M. Kurtz

Letters Granted in Two Estates

Letters testamentary for the estate of Margaret Russell Smith were granted to David Jameson, cashier of Citizens National Bank, and letters of administration for the estate of Robert Graham of Mahoning Township were issued to S. R. Graham.

Margaret Russell Smith David Jameson Citizens National Bank Robert Graham Mahoning Township S. R. Graham

Handel Oratorio Tickets On Sale For Two Concerts

Tickets for a pair of Handel Oratorio concerts at the Coliseum on April 23 and 24 are available at Metzer's music store and Patterson Stationery on Washington street. Price is $2.00. Ticket holders may exchange for reserved seats at the Coliseum on April 16 at 9 o'clock.

Coliseum Metzer’s Music Patterson Stationery Company Washington Street Colissum

Charity Bazaar Postponed to October in New Castle

The Associated Charities postpone the bazaar from May to the last week in October, October 26 to 31, due to other local attractions and improved finances. Women from church and social groups met in City Hall to plan, with Rev. Higsey and Dr. Higley presenting the case. Organizers expect a larger turnout and aim for the most successful event yet, while the treasury is healthier and fewer relief demands remain through the warm season.

Associated Charities Common Council Chamber City Hall C. C. Robingson The B. E. Higsey Higley New Castle Oratorio Society Elks’ Minstrels

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