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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1925

Page

27

Wreck near Braeburn halts Buffalo flyer. several injured

A Buffalo flyer wrecked near Braeburn Pa on the Allegheny division of the Pennsylvania Railroad today. Several people were injured though none seriously. A relief train was dispatched and injured taken to hospitals in Tarentum. Railroad officials investigated the wreck while local doctors and instructors conducted morning sessions at the rural group gathering nearby.

International News Service Pittsburgh Buffalo Flyer Allegheny Division Pennsylvania Railroad Braeburn Tarentum A. G. Miller J. H. Fiddler Allegheny River Buffalo Harper Edwin Barlow Evans E. C. Shumaker W. T. McCullogh J. D. Lawther Dr. Pierce Thomas V. Kelly H. C. Fetterlof George Barker Mr. Glass

Dr Harper Delivers Health Laws Talk to County Teachers

Dr H C Harper county medical director explained state health laws as they apply to public schools to Lawrence County Institute attendees. The address at the senior high school emphasized quarantine laws and the vital role teachers play in safeguarding community health.

State Department of Health Lawrence County Institute H. C. Harper Harper

Local Hikers Reach Washington D C Then Return Home

Paul Hodgkinson of Wildwood Avenue and Francis Red Sowersby of Winter Avenue, local youths, completed a hiking trip to Washington D C. They reached the capital safely, then began their journey home arriving in Gettysburg earlier this week. They credited several motorists for lifts covering large daily distances.

Paul Hodgkinson Wildwood Avenue Francis Red Sowersby Winter Avenue Washington, D. C Gettysburg Hodgkinson

County Officials Return From Trip Cover 1700 Miles

County Commissioner W. H. McCullough and wife along with Sealer of Weights and Measures W. A. Brown and wife completed an extensive auto trip totaling over 1700 miles. They traveled through Canada visiting Niagara Falls Toronto and Montreal then toured New York New Jersey and Maryland returning via Cumberland and Pittsburgh. No accidents or punctures occurred and tires kept air pressure, even improving due to heat. Weather was hot over the mountains but pleasant thereafter. McCullough praised Canadian roads as largely macadam.

W. H. McCullough W. A. Brown Canada Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal New York New Jersey Maryland Cumberland Pittsburgh McCullough

Garage Break-In Reported On Harbor Street

Henry Murphy reports a second break in within two weeks at his garage on Harbor Street. Tools and spark plugs were stolen, police were notified today. Rebecca assisted in the report.

Henry Murphy Rebecca and Harbor Streets

Offutt Employees Enjoy Jamboree At Etna Springs

Close to 100 members from New Castle and Butler stores of the W. J. Offutt company spent a full day at Etna Springs along Slippery Rock creek. The event suspended business, featured sir stunt entertainment, swimming and boating, a noon chicken dinner, and picnic foods at 6 pm including weiners and watermelon. Organizing committee members included W. J. Offutt, Delace Cole, Mrs C. E. Bishop, and several Misses Owens Bloomer Lukens Essinger.

New Castle Butler W. J. Offutt Company Etna Springs Slippery Rock W. J. Offutt Delace Cole C. E. Bishop Martha Owens Hilda Bloomer Pearl Lukens Vesta Essinger

Ford New Models On Market Soon

Ford announces improvements across its lineup with the new models. Universal Sales Co. reports strong demand and notes deliveries will proceed in order received due to plant capacity. Prospective buyers are urged to place orders early and contact 420 Croton Avenue, Bell Phone 512, for details.

Ford Universal Sales Company Universal Sales Co Croton Avenue Bell Phone

News Office Receives Fine Gladiola Bouquet

The News office was beautified with a rainbow assortment of gladiolas grown by C. C. Thayer of this city. Known for fine gladiola varieties and prize winners, his blooms drew wide interest from hundreds visiting the office today.

C. C. Thayer

Ellison Family Home After Ten Day Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs John R Ellison return from a ten day motor trip to Middletown Connecticut visiting sister Mrs W J Hanna They report a fine trip with only two small detours enroute home.

John R. Ellison Middletown Conn W. J. Hanna Ellison

Noted Journey Through Key Northeast Cities In Ellison Family Tour

The Ellison party toured Buffalo Geneva on Seneca Lake Syracuse Albany Pittsfield Springfield Hartford New Haven Stamford and spent time in New York City with Hannah Ellison. They viewed New York from the Woolworth Building tower and returned home via Trenton Philadelphia Harrisburg and Lakes to Sea highway.

Buffalo Geneva Senaca Lake Syracuse Albany Pittsfield Springfield Mass Hartford New Haven Stamford

Fire destroys Vulcan Iron Works in Wilkes-Barre

A blaze at the Vulcan Iron Works foundry in Wilkes-Barre Pa caused about 300000 in damage and left 700 workers idle. Fire raged three hours before being contained and authorities cautioned the pattern shop fire could have raised losses to 1000000. Fire department sought to protect adjoining buildings and residents evacuated. Insurance coverage was reported.

International News Service Wilkesbarre Vulcan Iron Works

Pass Scout Tests At Corn Roast Of Presbyterian Troop

Members of the First Presbyterian church Boy Scout Troop 17 held a corn and weiner roast near Hill's bathing beach on the Neshannock. Second class tests in fire building cooking knife and hatchet were passed by Leroy Mardis Stuart Mardis and John Rudolph. A camp fire program followed luncheon with storytelling. Scoutmasters Ernest Shultz and Gilbert Long led the event.

First Presbyterian Church Hill Neshannock Leroy Mardis Stuart Mardis John Rudolph Ernest Shultz Gilbert Long

Large Attendance At Nazarene Tent

A large all day Nazarene tent meeting drew strong turnout on Wednesday with Rev. Nease delivering three sermons on Let Us Draw Nigh Grace Under Trial and The Wages of Sin is Death. Duets by Mrs. Jacobs Thomas Greer and chorus by Rev Rowe and his wife highlighted the afternoon and evening program. Delegations from Youngstown New Galilee attended and the night service continued with Rev Nease at 7:30 featuring music and sermon.

Nazarene Nease Margaret Jacobs Beatrice Thomas

Realty Transfers Across Mahoning Area Do Little Motions

Realty transfers list numerous property exchanges with small sums in various wards and districts. Transactions include John S. Martin to Mahoning State Line R R for 4000, Elizabeth Harvard to B F Ruby for 1, and many other $1 to $7.45 deals across First through Seventh wards and Shenango.

John S. Martin Mahoning State Line R. R Mahoning B. F. Ruby Elizabeth Harvard Eastbrook Kate Cline S. James Callahan John W. Knox Mary Fontana Michael Alick Mary Tamper George Zuik Mike Linz Victor G. Yates Martha J. Hogg North Beaver John L. Crawford Andrew J. Dutko Andrew Dutko Seventh Ward Wm. lI. Woods Safe Deposit & Trust Co First Ward Wm. B. Gillespie Mary J. Carpenter John Wooley Biagio J. Biondi Wm. F. Mullen Dominick Felice Vincent J. Gallagher Nicholas Scavazzo Joseph Frederick D. Floyd di Capio Shenango John A. Katzenmeyer Carl E. Zeigler

Emil Anderson Discharged in Snyder Act Case

Emil Anderson, charged by Sheriff William G. Andrews with violation of the Snyder Act, was discharged yesterday afternoon at the court of Alderman Walter T. Hamilton after evidence was found insufficient to support the charge.

Emil Anderson William G. Andrews Walter T. Hamilton

Stoneboro Movie House Destroyed By Fire

Fire destroyed the Coliseum theatre in Stoneboro after a large crowd had left. Loss estimated at 25088 dollars, with partial insurance coverage. Origin of the blaze not determined. owner T. K. Greer reported the figure.

International News Service Stoneboro Coliseum T. K. Greer

Grain market opens higher as ranks shift on September liquidation

Chicago grain prices opened firm with wheat up 4 to 5 cents before September futures were quickly liquidated, easing losses as cash and shipping houses absorbed supply. Corn and oats rose modestly amid short covering and moderate trading, while provisions opened higher for lard.

Chicago

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Admitted and Discharged

Shenango Valley Hospital notes list admitted patients John William Blue corn Inez Bluecorn Matthew Imhoff Mrs Susanna Henderson Arthur Daniels with addresses Northview Avenue Butler Avenue Croton Avenue Kittsburgh Pa Discharged patients Mrs Myrtle Fobes Pulaski Robert and Allan Chamberlain East Sutton Street Paul H Steele Kane Pa Sara Eleanor Kohn Laurel Avenue Mrs Irene Miller and baby Mr Jackson Herbert Bura Harmony

John William Bluecorn Inez Bluecorn Northview Avenue Matthew Imhoff Butler Avenue Susanna Henderson Croton Avenue Arthur Daniels Kittsburgh Pa Myrtle Fobes Pulaski Robert and Allan Chamberlain East Sutton Street Paul H. Steele Kane, Pa Sara Eleanor Kohn Laurel Avenue Irene Miller Jackson Herbert Bura Harmony

Speeders Fined At Police Court

Two speeders paid fines of $10 this morning at the police court. They were A Prioletti and Dallas McCain.

A. Prioletti Dallas McCain

Set Hearing Date For Dismissal Of Service Members

State Supreme Court scheduled September 28 in Pittsburgh to hear quo warranto actions brought by Attorney General Woodruff against James S Benn and S Ray Shelby, both dismissed from the Public Service Commission by Gov Pinchot. Benn and Shelby argue dismissals require charges and hearings, while Pinchot claims dismissal at will under the state constitution. Rev and Mrs J D Anderson of Baltimore visited in the city, with Anderson preaching at First Baptist Church.

Ciate Harri Cees State Supreme Court Pittsburgh W. O. Woodruff James S. Benn Philadelphia Gonor Pinchot Ray Shei Uniontown Pinchot Public Service Commission Benn Supreme Court Shelby Gov J. D. Anderson Baltimore, Md W. F. Gardner Sterling Wallace Avenue City Anderson First Baptist Church

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Columbia Lawrence S. Jefferson Street W. J. Offutt Co W.j.offutt Co Dr. Harper For Institute Percy B. Walls Motor CO Mercer Street Benji Glass St Cage Bros. Inc Mason Hodgkinson and Sowersby National Capital A. M Bert) Dinsmore Atkinson Paint & Glass Company North Mill Street Bly the Frew Co Offutt New Victor Records Citizens Lumber Co Bell White Street Vulcan Iron Co Wilkes-Barre Presbyterian H.R. Boyd Washington St E Burkes Princess Soret Leeves Balbriggans NEW Castle Butler & Jeannette Castula Jeannette Coliseum Theatre Chicago Grain Shenango Valley Hospital Davis Shor CO Perfect
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