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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
2
Merchants of the city report a payday at the two tin mills with a large sum paid to employees for three weeks. Workers receive the same amount as two weeks but face higher living costs, including an extra grocery bill in hot weather and ongoing mill heat conditions.
Members of St Andrew's Episcopal Mission in the Fifth ward and their children enjoyed a picnic at Robinson's Grove near the Harbor bridge. The outing started at 7 am and lasted into the evening with a pleasant day for all involved.
Jack Thomas of Phillips street is unable to work due to a sore foot from an injury sustained at the Shenango tin mill. He was compelled to lay off after the accident and remains out for some time, though his condition improves slowly.
The St Andrew s Episcopal congregation plans a new church at the corner of Long avenue and Belmont street. The building is expected to cost 6000 dollars and Rev Roscamp will lead the mission.
Clarence Lahey, longtime head of the Cascade theater on Mill street, has resigned and will leave in a few days for Pittsburg to visit friends. He plans to join the B and O railroad and take up telegraphy.
Samuel Rabino vitz was bitten on the arm by his dog yesterday afternoon. The dog was not mad, and the injury to the man is not believed to be serious. The dog itself sustained a bad injury from the incident.
Thomas Richards, the sweet singer of the Fifth ward, has returned from Harmony where he spent a few days. He says the visit was pleasant but Harmony is too quiet for him and he is glad to be back home.
The Eclipse baseball club from the Fifth ward left this morning for Princeton to play the local ball team this afternoon. The Eclipse is composed of top amateur players from the city and a strong contest is expected.
Harry Little a screw boy at the Greer tin mill is off work with an injured foot. The wound though not serious is very painful and causing him considerable suffering.
Coroner M H Strope releases findings from Hazel Drew death in Teal pond on July 11. Death due to extravasation of blood in the dura mater from a blow by a blunt instrument. Detectives pursue a lead involving a runabout with two unfamiliar men seen July 7 on Tarbor ton road near Teal pond.
Judge Porter will hold a short court session Monday to issue opinions in multiple cases including a new trial plea for Charles Quimby convicted of murdering his wife. Quimby argued insanity at trial but has acted rationally since. If denied, an appeal is likely.
Shelby teams travel to Callery to face Butler County rivals in a young season contest. Local report notes Shelby has shown early promise this year despite rough play and unfamiliar road conditions.
Ellwood City August 1 John Franklin seven year old son of Mrs. W F Dougherty of New Brighton was struck by an auto driven by John Haines of Ellwood while playing tag on Fifth street. The fracture to his right leg required reduction at Beaver Valley General Hospital. Haines acted to stop and will cover costs. The story notes a related injury to Jesse Dougherty from a previous lightning incident at Gettysburg N G camp.
Ellwood City earned the $50 gold prize for the Uniform Rank team of the Knights of Pythias after a tighter drill comparison with New Castle at Cascade park. The audience offered no protest as the Ellwood team was praised for superior evolutions. Ellwood also claimed a fourth drawing prize, oil painting, drawn by Mrs. George Davis.
Bellwood officials and S. A. Roelofs of the water company clash over terms for hydrant fees and water pricing. The committee offers 27.50 yearly hydrant charges and 30 cents per thousand for filtered water, down from 45 and 40 respectively, but the firm rejected the proposal and a new meeting is set for Monday night.
An unknown smooth forger robbed Ellwood City merchants of 12 dollars in cash, a pair of shoes, and a shirt after making small purchases and tendering bogus eight dollar checks. He cashed one check at J R Kissick for three dollars in shoes and another at N J Abraham for one dollar shirt, then fled before further cashing attempts. Local merchants pursued the suspect but he escaped town, continuing alleged wrongdoing elsewhere.
Ellwood City August 1. Car 107 on the Harmony line nearly pulled the heavy trolley wire down at the turn-out from the main line. The trolley pole caught, two hangers pulled off, an insulating knob broken, but the half inch copper wire held and prevented a serious accident. Repair crews were summoned by telephone and soon repaired the break.
Ellwood City officials seek a heavier grade of cinders from an outside firm for paving on Spring and Wayne avenues. Borough Engineer Alex Maine and Contractor Flynn traveled to New Castle to arrange supply after local mill cinders proved too fine and dense for proper drainage.
Forge team resumes work on Wampum with plans to apply the same rougher play seen at Cascade park. In Thursday’s game Wampum struggled as Forge dominated around them, especially in the seventh inning, and the team aims to repeat that strategy throughout today’s game at the local Shelby works.
Harry Keiser of Akron, a former Ellwood City resident, arrived yesterday and called on many local friends. He is doing well in Ohio but holds fond memories of Ellwood City and its residents.
S A Roelofs was in Pittsburg yesterday. Mrs G S Young and her children are visiting relatives in Butler. Attorney John H Buttner was in New Castle yesterday on business. Mrs S D Johnston and children are visiting her parents in Harmony. The Misses Lillian and Pearl Keller have returned from a visit at New Castle.
Forecasts warn of a southern disturbance August 8 to 9 with Pacific slope impact by the 8th and eastern states by the 13th. Cool and warm waves move across the continent, with severe storms expected near August 2 to 5 and notable rainfall in the eastern states and south later in the month.
Beaver Falls hosts Old Home week the week of September 13 with plans centered on balloon ascents by Prof. Charles Malsch of New Castle. Governor Stuart was invited but cannot attend. J W Carson is unavailable due to prior engagement. The amusement committee will decide on Malsch’s proposal at this afternoon’s meeting.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Harry J Quest now living in Pueblo Colo learn of a newborn son delivered by Stork Co on July 20 1908. The baby is reported to be well and thriving.
Prospect Miss Margaret McDonald visits with friends in Butler. William Bolton of Slippery Rock spent Saturday with Miss Benja Lepley. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dodds of New Castle visit Mrs. Enos McDonald. Nell McConnell returns from Muddycreek. George Hackett family host J. H. Barr. Elsie Flinner Violet Ellwood City and Mrs. John Rice Yellow Creek guests of Mrs. Alvin Riddle. William Heyl resumes old Butler mail route. Alma Burry Ausmus Laderer Frances Williams visit Martha Barr. Floyd Moore Portersville spends Sunday with Mrs. Ford Forester. niece Ruth Forester accompanies him. D. I. Rose preaches at U P church from Petersville.
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