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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
Mahoningtown Methodist Sunday School superintendent L R Zahnizer proposes a free cost fundraising plan. Members collect all old newspapers magazines and papers to sell. He estimates a ton can be gathered in six weeks to two months with clear profit.
After months of activity a 50 man crew is laying rails in Union valley on the new extension from Cascade park to West Pittsburg. The line, aimed to open by October 1, will connect with the Baltimore and Ohio at Frisbee's run under a traffic agreement for interchange of business.
A merry West Pittsburg party departed for Slippery Rock creek to camp for ten days or two weeks. Members include D. C. Briggs and family with guests Miss Brown of Columbus Ohio Miss Marstella Bittner Miss Julia Foley Julius Bruckner and Charles Glasser. Mr and Mrs Briggs will chaperon the group. They packed every convenience for a woods stay as fishing in the area is said to be excellent and large catches are anticipated.
Sheriff Waddington seized butchershop utensils owned by Richard H. Berry at Beltz and Cowan shop Ellwood City on an $80 claim. Execution issued by Henry Lahrey Pittsburg directs sale on Tuesday August 18.
Arrangements completed for a social next Friday evening at the home of Samuel Crawford near Moravia under the Moravia Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society. Miss Beulah Wilson of Wampum, a missionary in Cuba supported by the First church of New Castle, will be present and deliver an address.
Henry Collins general manager of the Garland corporation based in Pittsburg and Alfred Lang vice president of West Pittsburg Realty company visited the city Tuesday afternoon to conduct business for their firms.
Large numbers of young people from West Pittsburg and vicinity attended the social at Moravia Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening under the Barracca Bible class of the Sunday school. A pleasant time is reported by all who were present.
In a tight nine inning game the West Pittsburg Independents lost 10 to 5 to the Union Valley Stars, with the outcome in doubt until the final out. Exciting plays defined the contest from start to finish.
Miss Brown of Columbus visits sister Mrs D C Briggs. Dr W C Wagner of Tenth street returns from a short Pittsburg trip. Ed Lowers of Eleventh street visits Wampum yesterday afternoon. John Simons of Pittsburg conducts business in town Tuesday afternoon. George McGranahan of Mahoningtown visits West Pittsburg on business. Mrs D C Briggs returns from a three week visit in Columbus Ohio. Mrs Hart Felmuth of Moravia leaves for Washington to attend her twin sister wedding.
Charles Maxwell local agent for West Pittsburg Realty with wife and son leaves Friday for vacation. They will spend time at Conneaut Lake and Erie and may take a boat trip down the Hudson to New York City.
No services will be held at Moravia Presbyterian church for the next two Sundays. Pastor Joseph R. Loughner is on his annual vacation at his home near Pittsburg and is expected to return for the last Sunday in the month.
A Roumanian immigrant who arrived ten months ago in New Castle seeks work in the Fifth ward. Unable to speak English and with no local connections, he found no employment and was cared for by Steve Harris on Moravia Street. After illness on Tuesday, Dr. EB Perry advised sending him to the City home, but the man refuses to leave Harris who has sheltered him.
On his 58th birthday Harry Cooper of Long Avenue returned from an I O O F meeting to find about 60 friends occupying his home. A Morris chair was presented on behalf of the group and the evening included refreshments. The surprise was arranged by members of the I C O F and the Modern Protective association.
Morris Perry of Cleveland died Monday evening in Youngstown at his wife's parents home. He once worked as a stenographer on the Pennsylvania railroad and was a cousin of Dr. E. H. Perry and F. J. Perry of this city. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 1 o'clock.
Dave Howard of Lyndal Street and Miss Lulu Williams of Pennsylvania Avenue were married in Youngstown on Friday by Rev. Lloyd. They departed for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada, and friends here extended congratulations.
Miss Harriet Williams a clerk in S W Lewis store along with Miss Flora Davis and Miss Lizzie Davis of Waldo street have left for a vacation trip visiting Atlantic City and New York, details indicate their travel plans.
A Tuesday morning funeral in the ward drew a large carriage procession, more than any seen there in years, underscoring the scale of the event and the community’s response.
Miss Lizzie Williams of Waldo Street works at Lewis' store on Long Avenue in the absence of her sister who is on vacation.
Italians are making strong preparations for a celebration to be held in the ward on Friday and Saturday. The article notes community involvement and expected turnout.
Mrs. S. J. Fishburn of New Castle Pennsylvania reports two to three years of sharp shooting pains from loins to shoulders and nocturnal distress. After using Doan's Kidney Pills her health improved quickly with lasting relief. Sold by all dealers at fifty cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Garland corporation auditor George Gillette reports from Conneaut Lake that he is enjoying a refreshing vacation. He writes friends in West Pittsburg about his jovial trip and ample leisure time.
Notice states Dr. C. W. Davis will devote most of his practice to diseases of children and infant feeding. Office hours are 7 to 9 am, 12 to 2 pm, and 6 to 8 pm. Address is 806 N. Cedar Street Mahoningtown.
The Moravia Presbyterian church Sunday school will hold its annual picnic on Friday August 27 at the Leonard school house near Moravia. If weather is bad the event moves indoors to the school building.
Miss Annie Hazen of New Bright on visits Miss Blanche Potter while Winfield Allison of Washington county visits his aunt. Many attend the U P picnic at Rock Point. Miss Anna Nevin stays with her sister Mrs Wilson near Zelienople. The Lutheran Sunday school picnic occurs at William Galleher woods. Q Q Q club meets at Miss Alice Nogel's in Portersville. Mr and Mrs Bowing of Findlay Ohio visit sister Mrs Rev Whistler and join a McConnells Mills picnic.
Llewellyn Lloyd of Reynolds Street has departed for the west likely to settle in Utah and establish a home.
Sam Rabinovitz heads to New York City while Rosia Lebean visits here. Jake Levine returns from Pittsburg and Kline Breaden from Chicago. Miss Ray Weinstein visits in the ward. The Perry child improves after illness. Mary Harvard and Mrs. Jones return from Scranton. Josephine Mooney returns home from Youngstown. Miss Boyd visits Mrs. A. H. Jordan in South Mill Street. Harold Clarke visits his sister Mrs. Greer. Mrs. Beck spends time at Muddy Creek camp. Mrs. Switzer returns from Youngstown. Ray Watkins returns from Pittsburgh after visiting his sister.
Notice to Contractors and Builders bids will be received at Isaac Cohen's 475 Moravia street for the erection of a Synagogue on South Jefferson street until Aug 15 1908 Plans and specifications can be seen at the above address Signed I Cohen Chairman Building committee 80313
A historic notice lists a $1.50 round trip fare to Cedar Point with a Baltimore and Ohio Railway departure from Youngstown at 6 a.m. on August 15, 1907. The item repeats the fare and route details in a clipped timetable style.
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