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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
2
A faulty engine halted the electric lighting at Fisher's big store on Long Avenue during bargain day, causing a crowd to panic yet no injuries. Shoppers were forced to evacuate as repairs were sought and the store closed for the evening. Sam Manning, the janitor, went to Cleveland to arrange fixes.
A carnival company has set up amusement tents on the open lot between Sutton and Phillips streets on South Mill street. Performances run all week with daily shows.
The board of trustees announces arrangements to install a modern steam heating system in Welch Congregational Church before the coming winter, aiming to improve comfort and efficiency for parishioners.
Members of Emmanuel Baptist Church schedule their annual picnic on Saturday August 8 at Rock Point Park with a large crowd expected and a pleasant time anticipated.
The Emmanuel Baptist church Sunday school class led by Miss Polly Thomas of South Mercer Street plans a picnic this afternoon at Walton Park on the North side.
Miss Polly Thomas of South Mer cer street will leave on Wednesday for a vacation. She will spend time in Wheeling West Virginia Steubenville Ohio and other points in that locality.
H. R. Huston a Long Avenue merchant has returned from a vacation trip spent in Boston Massachusetts.
A series of visits and returns across Butler Sharon Erie Harrisburg and Scranton shows residents visiting friends and relatives. Names include Joseph Joel Betty Minzer Maurice Fisher Luke and Jacob Thomas Stella Salzman Orrine Ferrenbaugh and others with moves between Phillips street Long avenue and East Reynolds Street.
PULASKI R C RAYSER reports gatherings and visits across New Castle Mahoningtown and surrounding towns. Residents like C8 Terrill W W Byers Lena Book and families share social calls while a Friday pie social at the M E church lawn invites parishioners and friends to attend.
The new hall of the House of Savoia on Home Street is now fully completed after several weeks of work. It will be used for the first time August 15 for the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebration.
A New Castle branch of the Pennsylvania Children's Home Society will be organized on the next visit of George H. Thompson, Pittsburg assistant superintendent. The society places children in loving homes and operates solely on public contributions. Thompson plans a local board and systematic outreach across Western Pennsylvania.
New Castle hosts the Independent Order of Foresters Western Pennsylvania grand lodge on October 1 and 2. Over 200 delegates from across the state are expected, with E. G. Stevenson of Toronto as supreme chief ranger delivering talks. The New Castle lodge, among the largest in the region, plans notable entertainment.
A New Castle mill town views the 1912 presidential choice with skepticism toward Taft and Bryan. Workers doubt either ticket, some defect to third parties or abstain, while others threaten continued mills cuts to justify votes. The piece notes tin trusts and dividend promises as perceived Republican prosperity.
State agriculture reports predict a record-breaking pear crop in Pennsylvania with large peaches and good apples. Potatoes, hay, corn and wheat show strong prospects as moth damage is minimal and prices hold firm. A brief note adds Luke Williams and wife visiting Sharon for a couple of weeks.
British admiralty celebrates Indomitable as the fastest warship afloat after a record run from Quebec to Cowes. The cruiser battleship initially hit 26 knots but fog and storms reduced speed, surpassing the Drake’s 19 knot prior record. Prince of Wales was aboard during the voyage.
The McLane property sold to grocer G. L. Eagan for a three story brick business block planned with construction to start soon. A Seventh ward patrol visit announced sidewalk spitting fines and other local notes include staff changes, church affairs, campers, and resident visits across Mahoningtown and nearby towns.
The Delaware Maryland peninsula peach crop will supply northern markets within days with an estimated 1 771 030 buckets. Pennsylvania railroad surveyed readiness, noting Georgia yields up to 1 000 000 bushels higher than 1907 and California contributing large supplies. Last year Delaware crop used about 186 cars. this year over 3 500 cars expected to handle the output.
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