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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
8
A Sunday evening program at the Third Christian church Sev enth ward was led by the C W B M. The focus was on mission work in Mexico. The women’s group conducted the meeting and stirred notable interest in missions through a well presented program.
Fifteen or more candidates for the church orchestra plan a Tuesday meeting to select an instructor and set rehearsal evenings. It is probable that Prof. Lindner will be secured as the instructor.
On Thursday evening Miss Edna Elliott of Wayne street will entertain the girls employed in Mellin's store in New Castle. The event promises to be one of the most enjoyable the girls have participated in this season.
On Sunday morning Rev. R. N. Merrill of the Seventh ward M. E church and Rev. C. C. Merrill of the West Pittsburg M. E. church exchanged pulpits. Excellent sermons were delivered in both congregations.
Prof Milton Whitney chief of the soils bureau argues world soils are more fertile now than ever. European data show long cultivated lands yielding higher crops than newer US soils. Wheat yields 1897-1906 UK 32 bu/acre, Germany 28, France near 20, US not quite 14.
The Sunday school board of the Methodist church meets this evening for the annual election of officers. The board of trustees meets on Tuesday evening.
Notices list residents with illnesses moves and visits. Co J Breen ill on Second street. Frank Cripps moved to 529 North Cedar. Mrs Sadie Daugherty returned to Warren Ohio after a visit. Harvey Burnett went to Wandercrift for a job. Chas Hopkins visited his sister in Youngstown. Mrs J E Hammond and daughter Dollie back from Freedom. Mrs George Meyers returned from Pittsburg. Joe Miller on B and O visited Chicago Junction. Chas Brooks ill, unable to work. James Clark returned from Beaver. Ambrose Masson and son Urban from Liberty street back from Pittsburg. Ernest Durbin from two weeks at Frederickstown. Mrs John Marks recovering from rheumatism. Captain Brock seriously ill on Cherry street. Jake Reichert back to work after Pittsburg and Franklin visit. Mrs Della Hellein returned to Bellevernon after visit with Mrs Ted Waltenbaugh. Mrs F F Smith went to Oakdale to visit J M Kelly and daughter. W J Osborne improving after three weeks illness.
John Hoffman a Bridgeport Pennsylvania resident aged 70 walked thirty eight miles to reach his wife’s grave in Hills Churchyard near Boyertown. He left early and took a steady pace visiting acquaintances along the route and ended his day at friends’ home after visiting Ann Hoffman’s grave.
Police reached the home of Emmanuel Hartzell after a 30 minute delay when an Erie freight train blocked four crossings delaying the patrol wagon. Burglars had a substantial haul before escaping.
Local ad promotes Rheuma a new prescription for rheumatism from Geo W Clutton at 122 Washington Street It is a money back offer if not effective with bottles priced at 50 cents The copy promises rapid kidney action uric acid relief and eventual cure aiming to persuade readers to purchase today.
The piece argues that beauty fades but charm endures through a kind disposition. It notes historic examples of older, favored women and contrasts those who cling to youth with flashy fashion against the calm, measured elegance of gracious living.
Philadelphia teachers and Supt Brumbaugh plan a moral instruction course for pupils featuring virtues such as love humor courage economy cleanliness politeness gentleness truthfulness fidelity nobility obedience respect gratitude forgiveness honesty honor humility self control prudence good name good manners health temperance civil duties industry patriotism cheerfulness contentment and sanctuality The initiative could gain wider national adoption if successful, backed by James T White a New York donor.
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