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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

2

Leaves Today for Wales and Local Outing News

Mrs David Lloyd wife of a well known tenor at the First M E church sails today for her old home in Wales after eight years away A Fifth ward group including Mr and Mrs Bryan Mrs Daniel Bryan and others camp at Rose Point landing 45 fish on a fishing trip A separate Fifth ward group Frank Kreaps Tom Kreaps Harry Lane and Bill Kiurray camp at French creek joining later for a multi day outing with Ike Ellis Dan Davis John Kreaps and Dave Lewis

David Lloyd M. E. Church Pollock Avenue Wales Old Country Fifth Ward Bryan Electric Street Daniel Bryan Hickey Belmont Street Harry Palmer East Long Avenue Norman Wylie Milton Street Rose Point Fifth

Down and Out Club Camps at Muddy Creek Falls

Local youths from the city undertake a camping spell at Muddy Creek Falls with several young men named including Eneurian Edwards Dan Davis Tom Jenkins Tom Hopkins William Jones and Albert Conley joining the trip.

Down and Muddy Creek Falls Eneurian Edwards Dan Davis Tom Jenkins Tom Hopkins William Jones Albert Conley

Mrs Eckert Plans Visit Then Atlantic City Trip

Mrs John Eckert of East Long Avenue travels to Pittsburg to see her daughter Mrs Rev Si mons for a few days and then undertakes a three weeks journey to Atlantic City with her daughter.

John Eckert East Long Avenue Pittsburg Rev. Simons Atlantic City

Vacation Trip Departures From B. and O. Staff

David Daniels of South Jefferson street, a stenographer in the B. and O. office, and Rupert Owens of Terrace avenue, also with the B. and O., leave today on a vacation trip to Detroit and other points.

David Daniels South Jefferson Street Rupert Owens Terrace Avenue Detroit Tom Newell Baltimore and Ohio New Castle Chicago Cleveland Toledo

Tin mill worker collapses from heat at Shenango mill

James Taylor of Galbreath Avenue was overcome by heat while working at the Shenango tin mill on Saturday and is very ill from heat prostration.

James Taylor Galbreath Avenue Shenango

Boy bitten by neighbor's dog in yard incident

Lewis Carson of the Fall Tract was bitten on the arm by a neighbor's dog yesterday afternoon while playing in the yard. The dog snapped and clamped onto his arm during the encounter.

Lewis Carson

Miss Pearl Neff Sprains Ankle After Car Stop

Miss Pearl Neff of South Mill street turned her foot alighting from a car near her home last night and severely sprained her ankle. She is confined to her home.

Pearl Neff South Mill Street

Local potter W C Smith to helm Indiana branch

W C Smith of Electric Street, long employed at the local pottery, has moved to Indiana to manage a new pottery branch there.

W. C. Smith Electric Street Indiana

Boy of Shenango Tin Mill Pickler Stricken by Cholera Infantum

David Lewis a three year old son of David Lewis of Lutton street works as a picker at the Shenango tin mill is very ill with cholera infantum in a local illness report.

David Lewis Lutton Street Shenango

Leyshon Richards Improves After Pneumonia Attack

Leyshon Richards of Hanna Street, previously stricken with pneumonia, is showing signs of improvement.

Leyshon Richards Hanna Street

Local residents return from visits and trips

John Love of Long avenue visits Sharpsville. Emma Dunn of Beaver Falls returns from a visit. Lew Eckert of Pittsburgh visits his mother on East Long avenue. Nora MecQuillan of Massillon is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Essinger. Many locals resume work or travel after trips to New York Baltimore Washington and other cities.

John Love Long Avenue Sharpsville Knowles Stoneboro Alerson Emma Dunn Beaver Falls Frank Shaffer Sharon Lew Eckert Pittsburg East Long Avenue Nora MecQuillan Massillon Essinger William S. McKee C. L. Snyder Salem Cleveland W. C. Dunn Electric Street Martha Gillespie South Mill Street Youngstown Hill Dr. Parks Otto Fiscus Leechburg J. H. Fiscus Milton Street George Palmer Maud Margaret Scotland Lane G. V. Williams Hazel Hamilton Street New York Baltimore Washington Griffith Davis Edenburg Huber & Specht’s Mill Street

Ellwood City Borough Finances Reported in Fair Condition

July finances show health department balance 248.71 and electric lighting 244.13. Paying fund 262.87 remains. sinking fund 9,680.01. General fund cleaned, but overall borough revenues include fines 178.80 and license fees 66. W. J. Kirk overpayment 28, W. E. McElroy 13, George Crone 2. General fund depleted 1,521.18. paying fund 55.50. health 15. electric fund 578.59.

J. H. Hossler Burgess W. J. Kirk W. E. McElroy George Crone

Bees Invade Stores In Ellwood City Insect Standstill

Beehives swarm Dave Cartwright’s and Reynolds & Co. stores in Ellwood City with honey and preserves left exposed. The episode caused excitement yet no injuries as customers continued shopping and the bees remained focused on honey gathering. Rumors linked the insects to Councilman David Evans, but nothing verified.

Ellwood City Dave Cartwright Reynolds & Co Cartwright Reynolds David Evans

White Snake Displayed By Dr Davidson In Ellwood City

A genuine white snake about 10 feet long was captured near Ellwood City last week and is on exhibition at Dr. S S Davidson's office. The specimen died after capture but is preserved in alcohol for public view. The doctor has refused offers to buy it and plans to keep it to support his story.

Ellwood City

I. E. Newton Hunts Fields to Conquer

Isaac Newton travels to Zelienople on business but his brother says he aims to help harvest hay. Newton enjoys harvesting hay and grain and last month planted 25 acres of timothy and clover. He is expected back today as wet weather slowed travel.

Ellwood City Isaac Newton Zelienople Thomas Newton

Robingson Visits Ellwood City For Real Estate Affairs

C. C. Robingson from New Castle was in Ellwood City yesterday handling real estate business. He plans to return when time allows and will meet more locals while sightseeing.

Ellwood City C. C. Robingson Robingson New Castle

Park Gate Hostelry Burned To Ground In Ellwood City

One floating hotel at Park Gate burned Monday night in Ellwood City. Fire erupted late and destroyed the structure before firefighters could respond. It was owned by R. Hamilton and was not insured, with losses running to several hundred dollars.

Ellwood City Park Gate Central R. Hamilton

Borough Solicitor Takes a Vacation

Ellwood City reports Borough Solicitor J. W. Humphrey has left for Grove City for meetings and will then return home to Jacksville to spend several weeks recuperating in the country.

Ellwood City J. W. Humphrey Grove City Jacksville

Charles Wilson Returns From Northern Wilder Trips

Charles Wilson foreman of the Standard Engineering works pattern shop arrived in Ellwood City on Monday after a vacation spent in the great north. He toured much of Canada and spent many days in the brush before resuming his shop work.

Ellwood City Great North Charles Wilson Standard Engineering Works Wilson Dominion of Canada

Doan's Kidney Pills Cited by New Castle Resident

A New Castle resident confirms lasting relief from back and kidney pain using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. George W. Ashton notes her husband’s long history of train-induced ailments and praises prompt relief and continued use. The remedy, sold nationwide by Foster-Milburn Co. at 50 cents, remains on the market.

New Castle George W. Ashton Pollock Avenue Dean Doan

First Ward Property Holders to Meet on Street Opening

First ward property holders are invited to a meeting to discuss opening West Falls street between Shenango and Elm. The gathering occurs Thursday at 7 30 p m at John Britton's home 86 Elm street. M A Pooler supervisor of the New Castle Electric Light company is in Austin Minnesota visiting his mother.

First Ward West Falls Street Shenango Elm John Britton Elm Street M. A. Pooler The New Castle Electric Light Company Austin, Minn Ohio Steel Youngstown Pennsylvania New Castle

New Express Cars For B R P R R

Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railways orders baggage and mail cars from American Car and Foundry. Cars measure 66 feet by 9 feet 8 inches with wood bodies and composite underframe for service on the Pittsburg Buffalo main line.

New Castle American Car & Foundry Company Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railways Company Pittsburg Buffalo

Accident Victim Recovers After Street Car Fall

Ellwood City Aug. 5 William Emery of Burnstown injured by a fall from a street car last Sunday is recovering. He was thought to be internally injured but is found to have only severe bruising on his side and is rapidly improving toward full recovery within a few weeks.

Ellwood City William Emery Burnstown Emery

Local residents report yesterday travels and family news

ELLWOOD PERSONALL B F Ross and Harry Keller were in Pittsburg yesterday. P Keller had a flying trip to Pittsburg. F H Douthitt was in Butler on business. Joe Moxon of New Kensington visited town. Mrs G S Young and family returned from Butler. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Herman Lundgren of Crescent avenue. Mr and Mrs C E Whistler visited Captain Whistler at Mercer. Elizabeth Cunningham of Wayne township returned from a two week visit with friends at New Brighton.

B. F. Ross Pittsburg Harry Keller P. Keller F. H. Douthitt Butler Joe Moxon New Kensington G. S. Young Herman Lundgren Crescent Avenue C. E. Whistler Captain Whistler Mercer Elizabeth Cunningham Wayne Township New Brighton

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