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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
5
Ellwood City prepares for a town outing at Rock Point on August 20 with prizes including gold and silver medals knives umbrellas pins bracelets and necklaces plus suitcases and pocketbooks. Horace Abbaticchio heads the sports committee and decorating his store window showcases the awards while extra events such as tasting contests are planned.
A large ham arrives by express in Ellwood City tagged as second prize in a fat men's race at Cascade I O O F outing. Local rumor says B F Ross claimed the package after taking second in the 100 yard dash for gentlemen who tip the beam at 200 pounds.
Elwood City reports Hazel Dell gaining growth with four houses under construction. R G Brown and Company hold contracts and push the work rapidly to meet demand in the town.
The houses will be ready for occupancy by fall. As they are of a moderate size, being five rooms each, they will be of great benefit to the place, for there is a great demand for that size house just at present.
Elwood City reports Rev. G Morgan Davis pastor of First Baptist returns with Mrs Davis after July and early August rest. He will preach at 11 a.m. on The Compassion of Jesus and at 7:45 p.m. on Lifes Satisfaction inviting all unsatisfied with life to attend.
Bellwood City reports the VanGorder clan will gather August 20 at the old Van Gorder farm near Pleasant Hill for their fifth annual reunion. Descendants and relatives are expected in good numbers despite a town outing overlapping the date.
Ellwood continues to grow as over ten new residents arrive in recent weeks and a new arrival on Thursday joins the town. The newcomer is the son of Mr and Mrs John Rough of Seventh street and is praised by his father as the finest yet.
In Bellwood City on August 15 Mrs W R Thompson of Spring avenue entertained about 12 young guests. The gathering honoring Miss Hazen of New Brighton featured card games and a late evening lunch with Miss Butler of Fourth street as hostess.
Rev. S. T. McKinney of Cripple Creek will preach at the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Text given as Who Gave Himself for Us.
A promotional note claims a at home ten day treatment cures leucorrhoea and various female ailments without a doctor. It promises free sample and a low weekly cost, urging mothers daughters and sisters to request the treatment and a female medical advisers list.
Frisco in Beaver county near Ellwood City pursues growth as a manufacturing hub. United States Metal Recovery Co. finishes a plant while Frisco Iron and Steel Co. plans a scrap metal pipe mill from Pittsburgh. A 150 by 300 foot building will rise, ground breaking soon, with 40 workers rising to about 80 as production begins for fall trade.
Ellwood City Aug 15. County Commissioner “Uncle” John Pitts spent a brief visit in town greeting friends between business affairs. He said he would come again and plans more calls while relaxing after the campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ussher of Pittsburg and family stay with Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Blocher for a few days. Ussher is the first tenor at the Presbyterian church in Pittsburg and a well known vocalist in the Smoky City.
Ellwood City August 15 members of the Sunday school from the local Methodist church held an all day picnic at Hazen's woods in Frisco. The group and friends numbered over one hundred and reported a very fine time.
Pittsburg visitor W. J. McKim stopped in yesterday. Hugh Owens travels to Beaver Falls on business. Butler resident W. P. Crawford visited Miss Fany Ross in Duquesne. H. G. Preston from New Castle called yesterday. Miss Jessie Fike of Mercer visits her uncle Edward Fike. Miss Amy Grandy vacationing with friends in Pittsburg. Mrs. W. A. Shannon and daughter Mary visiting in Butler. Amelia Crinkey of Martins Ferry returned home after ten days with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wilson and daughter Pearl visiting M. D. McCarthy in Park Avenue.
The United States uses 40 000 to 50 000 tons of tin annually or 35 to 40 percent of world production, but virtually all supply is imported. Tin plate sheets coated with tin are also imported. U S tin production remains negligible, with 1907 output totaling only 62 tons from tin deposits in the United States and Alaska.
An expert motorist warns that nine tenths of automobile accidents are avoidable. Key tips include keeping in the middle of the road, avoiding underbrush and holes, braking before curves, and not stopping on hills or at curves. Drive slowly at night and pull aside if blinded by headlights.
The Pulaski fair announces managers for farms and halls. J S Wood heads premium lists and speed. J W Love horses. C C Brown cattle. H H Knox sheep and swine. George D Brown poultry. J F Gearhart concessions. M I Buchanan machinery. J W Falkman vegetable hall. assisted by Mrs B E Riblet Miss Jessie Gearhart and Mrs Silas Williams. Ladies hall led by Charles Porter with a committee of six. Frank Gray leaves for Trenton for a ten day vacation.
Rev. A. P. Lentz pastor of Trinity Lutheran church returned from Erie yesterday where he attended the Luther league annual meeting and visited friends in that area.
Train leaves Baltimore and Ohio station Youngstown at 6 a m on August 15 offering a $1 50 fare to Cedar Point and return option with round trip price listed.
General James A. Beaver urged adding two tablets to the Butler county monument to include every man who served with regiment and company. He noted many who defended the colors should be listed, predicting future placement alongside the inscription Our Silent Defenders.
Realty transfers list multiple deeds including Martha Milnes to Newton Nuttall in First ward for 1. A L Conn to Blanche M Foltz in Nes Shannock township for 1. Fair Grounds Land company to Martha E Fischer in Second ward for 700. John W Tinker to Minerva Hope in Wilmington for 500. Ada Newlin and Miss Helen Wing have returned from a trip to Colorado.
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