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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

2

Hazelwoods sail to England for extended visit

Mr. and Mrs. A Hazelwood of South Mill street left the city and plan to sail soon for England Their trip marks a long awaited reunion with their homeland and visiting parents while Mr Hazelwood expects to return when conditions improve locally The couple previously came to the area from England.

Mrs. A. Hazelwood South Mill Street Old Country A. Hazelwood City England Mr. Hazelwood New Castle

New Castle Glee Club Picnic Expected Big Turnout

The New Castle Glee club picnic on Saturday is expected to draw 400 to 500 people. Special cars will depart at 10 15 from Long avenue and Mill street, with pickups at Washington street to stop 82 on the Youngstown car line. A varied program of sports and amusements includes cricket and baseball contests between pickup teams of attendees.

New Castle Glee Club Long Avenue Mill Street Washington Street Youngstown

Evening hay ride hosted by community groups at Miller home

A Thursday crowd enjoyed an ideal night on Pittsburg road beyond Cascade park. The hay ride provided a round of pleasure carried out under the auspices of the Daughters of America the Ladies of the Golden Eagle and the Orange Ladies.

Miller Pittsburg Cascade Park Daughters of America Ladies of the Golden Eagle Orange Ladies

Miss Lucy Fiscus Returns Ahead of Public School Opening

Miss Lucy Fiscus of Milton street, lady principal at Home street and Lawrence schools, has completed a two months visit with friends in Leechburg and returned home in time for the public school opening.

Lucy Fiscus Milton Street Home Street Lawrence Schools Leechburg

Italian street performer and monkey captivate Thursday crowds

An Italian organ-grinder with a multitalented monkey mesmerized Thursday afternoon crowds. The duo drew a large following among youths as they paraded through the streets, sparks of interest spreading along the route.

Publicity Push for School Board Proceedings Led by Blewitt

State Senator Edward F. Blewitt of Lackawanna plans to push a Harrisburg measure in the next session requiring openness in school board actions. He cites obsolescent laws governing Scranton and similar boards and proposes public readings, open votes, and ventilation of all matters to prevent secret sessions and scandals. Blewitt recalls a prior commission to revise school laws and says he will propose amendments based on his experience with board derelictions.

Scranton Edward F. Blewitt Lackawanna County Harrisburg Blewitt Penrose-McNichol Penrose United States St. Blewitt’s Scranton Board Carbondale

Lawrence Music and News closes store on Long Avenue

The Lawrence Music and News company has shut its Long avenue shop and stored its goods. The proprietor is currently in Chicago for work.

Lawrence Music and News Company Long Avenue Chicago

Vacation Trip Planned by Miss Elizabeth Evans

Miss Elizabeth Evans of the B. J. Thomas dry goods store on Long avenue plans a vacation next week likely to Pittsburg.

Elizabeth Evans B. J. Thomas’ Dry Goods Long Avenue Pittsburg

Chance for New Castle’s Public Spirited Men to Get an Honor Roll

New Castle seeks park improvements through community generosity echoed by examples in towns across the country. Notable donors include J W Kitenell of Pana Illinois who gave a 40 acre tract for a park, and H N Schuyler who wants a landscape architect to plan it. Other gifts include Dubuque Iowa raising 20000 for Eagle Point Park, Joplin Missouri offered 160 acres, Reading Pennsylvania 32 acres, Marlboro Massachusetts five acres, Waverly Washington six acres, Auburn New York 17 woodland acres, Sunny Side Washington one acre, and Highland Jamaica Long Island fountain donated land. Myers Memorial park in Gloversville New York will be improved by Townsend & Fleming of Buffalo.

New Castle J. W. Kitenell Pana H. N. Schuyler Park Association Dubuque Eagle Point Charles Mulford Robinson Rochester N. Y Thomas B. McClelland Kansas City Joplin Thhey George F. Baer Reading Railway Reading Michael Burk Boston Marlboro Mass Ctizens Waverly Wash Francis P. Case Auburn Improvement Club Sunnyside Highland Society Jamaica L. I Highland Park Myers Memorial Albany Townsend & Fleming, Landscape Architects Fot Buffalo

Mrs J W Neff and Edna Visit Mrs Myrtle Jarvis

Mrs J W Neff and her daughter Edna of South Mill street left Thursday for Toronto Ohio to visit Mrs Myrtle Jarvis, the sister of Mrs Neff.

J. W. Neff Edna South Mill Street

Snyder and Ellis Return From East Coast Visit

C L Snyder and Edward Ellis, currently visiting Atlantic City and other eastern points, are expected home Sunday evening or Monday morning.

C. L. Snyder Edward Ellis Atlantic City

Miss Loretta Greer Returns Home From Columbus Visit

Miss Loretta Greer of Columbus Ohio has returned home after visiting at the residence of J Greer on Long Avenue.

Loretta Greer Columbus, O J. Greer Long Avenue

Mrs Lewis and family depart for Mt Clemens

S. W. Lewis wife and daughter of Long avenue left on Thursday for Mt Clemens where they will make a short stay.

S. W. Lewis Long Avenue Mt. Clemens

Mrs T P Williams Family Return From Cleveland Trip

Mrs. T. P. Williams and family of South Mercer street have returned from a visit to Cleveland and Loraine with likely reports of their travels and experiences.

T. P. Williams South Mercer Street Cleveland Loraine Ohio

Local residents return or visit in Youngstown and area

Mrs. W. J. Davies of Phillips street visits Youngstown. S. M. Stewart of Keister visits the ward Thursday. Miss Jennie Owens returns from Warren Ohio. Herb Shaw of Pollock avenue goes to Monaca for work. W. P. Sankey visits here Thursday. Miss Lizzie Richards returns to Morgantown after a stay. Mrs. William Beck recovers from two weeks illness. Mrs. Thomas Richards returns from Youngstown visit. Miss Kate Varley returns from Pittsburg trip. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams return to Cleveland after visiting. A. R. Elliott of Steubenville visits son in law W. H. Thompson on Milton street. Mrs. John Williner and daughter Elva go to Sharon to visit. Misses Margaret and Harriet Davis visit Mrs. William Davis. Mrs. Robert Cashmere and children return home from visit. Miss Margaret Morse returns home from visiting her sister. Mr. Salzman of Harrisburg and wife visit L. C. Morris and return home.

W. J. Davies Phillips Street Youngstown S. M. Stewart Keister Jennie Owens Terrace Avenue Warren O. Herb Shaw Pollock Avenue Monaca Lizzie Richards Morgantown William Beck Thomas Richards Kate Varley South Jefferson Street Pittsburg Thomas Williams Cleveland A. R. Elliott Steubenville, O W. H. Thompson Milton Street John Williner Elva Agnew Street Sharon Margaret Harriet Davis Ellwood Ind William Davis Robert Cashmere Struthers Margaret Morse South Sharon Ike Simons Jefferson Street Mr. Salzman Harrisburg L. C. Morris Fisher Block

War Cyclorama at Butler Fair Displays Realistic War Scene

The War Cyclorama, a graphic representation of the war of 61, is shown at the Butler fair from August 25 to 27. The exhibit aims to depict key battles with detailed scenes and period artifacts.

Zelienople and Harmony Community Notes

Local residents from Zelienople Harmony and nearby areas enjoy gatherings visits and nuptials. Ida Zeigler of Pittsburg visits William Stamm. Fred Zahler of Dennison Ohio visits grandparents in Harmony. Leslie Welsh and Ida Young wed at St Peters Reformed Church parsonage. Fire damages Stauffer home in Harmony. 90 year old Mrs Stauffer rescued with no serious injuries anticipated.

A. V. Cunningham Lillian Pittsburg Zelienople Harmony McConnells Mills Fred Zahler Dennison Ohio Fred Weigle C. S. Passavant Charles Lewis Buffalo Niagara Falls Leslie Welsh Ida Young Whitestown St. Peter's Reformed Church Ira Flinner North Hope Lizzie Welsh Fliner Bertha Welsh Kathryn Stauffer

Move to Cleveland by B and O. Engineer H P Dougherty

H P Dougherty a B and O engineer from Clayton street has relocated to Cleveland where he is now employed.

H. P. Dougherty Clayton Street Cleveland

Rich Greenwich resident seeks pirate gold hoard

J R Chard, a wealthy Greenwich resident, plans an expedition to locate Spanish gold he believes lies off New Smyrna. After returning from the south he found a 1698 Spanish doubloon in a crab claw and now pursues tales of buried pirate treasure near the town.

United Press Greenwich, Conn J. R Chard New Smyrna Chard

Conductor W. J. Kinder On Short Vacation In New Castle Yards

W. J. Kinder a noted conductor on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie lines is taking a brief holiday while working in the New Castle yards.

W. J. Kinder Pittsburg Lake Erie New Castle

Employers Form Clubs At Terminals

New Castle railroad workers approve official clubs for Pennsylvania Railroad officials and employees across terminal departments. The clubs will mirror the Altoona Railroad Club and include all ranks from general superintendent to rodman. Sam Clark enjoys vacation traveling through New York state, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and beyond. Clyde Fisher suffers a crushed finger at the New Castle Junction shops with possible amputation and poisoning risk. Ten deeds in Lake Erie and Eastern railroad right of way transfers valued at 60,000 dollars are filed in Youngstown.

New Castle Pennsylvania Railroad Railroad Club Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Company Rodman Shopa Sam Clark Pittsburg Lake Erie Sam New York State Philadelphia Atlantic City Albany Clyde Fisher Seventh Ward New Castle Junction Baltimore and Ohio Youngstown Lake Erie & Eastern Railroad J. M. Schoonmaker Pittsburg & Lake Erie Minnesota

Signs of Autumn in Rural Areas

Signs of autumn are in the air as farmers begin late ploughing and last sowing. Harvest services are held in rural churches and cider mills advertise readiness. Hollyhocks and sunflowers emit their final blooms.

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