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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
8
Miss Dorothy Dodds of Randolph street suffered a broken collar bone while playing on the porch. A Long avenue physician reduced the fracture and the girl is progressing as well as could be expected.
Miss Frances Tripp of Long Avenue entertained a group of friends at her home on Thursday evening in honor of Miss Clara Young of Pittsburg. A program of music and other pastimes provided entertainment and a lunch was served for a memorable evening.
J H Fiscus employed at J W Neff's store and living on Milton street will leave this evening for Chicago for a few days. His wife, who has been visiting in Chicago for three months, will accompany him home.
D W Thomas' grocery on Long Avenue hosted a Tetley tea demonstration all day Friday. The crowd gathered as the store resembled a mini restaurant free lunch counter during the event.
Mr. Froelich of the Withers block on Mill street is nearly healed from a broken ankle after a barrel rolled down a cellar and injured him two months ago. The injured leg is almost fully recovered and he will be able to be out again soon.
Harry Cooper of Long Avenue reports a very good Petersburg fair this year and says he is pleased with the trip and attendance.
Fifth ward grocer Thomas McCormick was kicked by a colt yesterday, suffering a severe cut on his upper lip. Local residents reported the incident near his store and he is receiving attention at a nearby clinic.
Mr and Mrs J D Jones and their son of Sutton street have returned from a two weeks visit at Mt Clemens Cleveland and other points.
Frank Baltimore of Moravia Street was knocked off his bicycle on Friday and sustained a broken right arm at the elbow.
David Evans of Cunningham Avenue left for Follansbee West Virginia to visit friends and plans to stay about a week.
Dave Howard and his wife return home following a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and other points of interest.
Dr. Womer and wife return from Transfer where they attended the Womer reunion at H. B. Womer’s home. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs WilliamUlrich of Long Avenue.
Ben Agnew visited Pittsburg Friday. R. P. D. Hall of Butler spent Friday with ward friends. C. N. Wilson of Akron was in the ward yesterday. Roy W. Abel of Cleveland visited friends in the ward Friday. Joe Cooper of Mill Street was in Wampum Friday. William McClure of Mercer visited ward friends Friday. Mildren Frances of Hamilton Street visits in South Sharon. Isaac Jones and John Morgan returned from Cleveland. Mr. Whelan of Greenville visits Mr. and Mrs. Davy of Phillips Street. Lena Davis of Cleveland visits Miss Frances Tripp of Long Avenue. Miss Jones of Scranton visits Miss Katherine George of South Mercer Street. Miss Mabel Fielding of Donora has been visiting Long Avenue friends. Mrs. Phillips of Scranton visits Mrs. Davis on Reynolds Street after recent Youngstown trip. John Scheiller of South Sharon visited Fifth Ward Friday. Dawson Reynolds and Clarence Reynolds of Irwin visited yesterday. W. D. Lewis of Swansea Avenue visits Steubenville friends. William J. Isaacs of Highland Avenue visits sister-in-law Mrs. Dawkins in Steubenville.
An old outlet ad promotes covert jackets priced at 1.98 with tight and semi fit styles. The notice also reports Pennsylvania fireman Fred Grady granted his annual vacation and departing Friday on an extended trip through the east visiting New York Atlantic City and other locations.
The committee of arrangements for the Reynoldstown school picnic and reunion, held during Prof. Wm. N. Aiken’s administration, lists a day of gatherings. Activities include a 10 a.m. bell at Pearson Street School, a 2 p.m. band stand event at Cascade Park with baskets, 3:30 reminiscences, and a 5 p.m. grove supper, with reception and committee assignments announced.
At Petersburg fair a fence failure during a trotters race left several spectators scratched and bruised. The reunion drew many local politicians and families. In a separate ballgame North Lima beat New Waterford 3 to 2, with a $25 prize to the winners and $10 to the losers.
Miss Claire Cunningham served as New Castle caller Tuesday. C. C. Cunningham visited business in New Castle this week. Mrs. McClure of Pittsburg visited her daughter Mrs. John Ketterer. Charles Roberts of Dickerson Run toured Wampum on business Wednesday. Mrs. Kate Shearer of Pittsburg stayed with Miss Ella Rhodes of Chewton. Mr. and Mrs. William Yoho and children attended Petersburg fair and races Thursday. Wm. Maloney and wife and Frank Gibson and wife joined Petersburg races this week. Mrs. Harry Rite of Pittsburg, visiting her sister Mrs. Ed Snare, has returned home. A crowd went to Silver Lake Wednesday for the K of P outing. Some Wampum residents attended the Rock Point picnic and ball game. Thursday Shelby beat Wampum. The Frank Davidson company closed a three night run in Wampum opera house with full house and hearty laughs.
Personal property of Enoch Gunter of Mahoning township has been seized by the sheriff on an execution issued by Farmers' Supply company for $20. It will be sold on Saturday August 29.
A community religious listing details Sunday services across numerous churches. Rev. Herbert Hezlop and Rev. J. Q. A. McDowell lead morning services while several congregations hold Sunday schools at 9:30. The schedule includes Epworth United, Central Presbyterian, Emmanuel Baptist, Croton Avenue M E, Union Baptist, Clifton Flats, First Baptist, Second Baptist, Bethany English Lutheran, St. Andrew's mission, Gospel Tabernacle, Third United Presbyterian, Maitland Memorial, and St Luke's A M E.
The Iron Trade Review notes slow response to renewed industry strength but indicates gradual rise in activity. Caution keeps large firms from restarting idle furnaces, yet Pittsburgh district furnaces of the Steel Corporation are at their highest since the downturn, with Connellsville coke region showing eleven weeks of improving oven capacity and production. Most steel products now head to consumers as demand strengthens.
Ohio national committeeman Harvey Garber announces William Jennings Bryan will not visit Youngstown in the coming campaign. Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Columbus and Dayton will host Bryan. Local Democrats hoped for a Youngstown stop to spur turnout amid internal disputes and a rebuff toward former Mayor Moore.
Advertisement shows deep discounts on bedding items including pillow cases in various sizes and finishes. Offers include 8¢ for 8x42 pillow cases, 10¢ for 10x42 hemmed cases, 12¢ for 12? sizes, 15¢ for 15x36 hemmed cases, 18¢ for 18? plain hemmed, and 20¢ for 20c wide plain cases, with prior higher prices noted.
Advertises honey comb bed spreads in plain and fringed styles with soft finish and easy washing. Prices listed from $1 to $1.89, with various sizes and cut corner options noted as best values in town.
Advertises soft pillows at 79¢ a pair and pillows at $1.50, plus sheets from 39¢ to 89¢. Hemstitched pillow cases priced 12¢ to 23¢ and quilted mattress protectors at $1.50 and $2.75. Full 11 4 size gray blankets offered at 69¢ a pair in bulk.
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