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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
9
Ellwood City delinquent tax collector J. L. Pyle announced a strenuous collection campaign after the next pay day. Delinquents will have until then to settle or face legal action. notices have already been sent, and suits may begin ten days after notification if taxes remain unpaid.
Ellwood City reports analysis of water from the Hook farm spring finds mineral qualities with medicinal value. The spring flows steadily, delivering gallons per minute. The Harmony route stops there and conductors haul water. plans to use the spring commercially or develop a sanitarium are under consideration.
Ellwood City assessors report success in hiring a foreigner to canvass among immigrants to identify those eligible to contribute to borough funds. The effort has added many new taxpayers and increased borough revenue.
Patrons in Ellwood City complain that Bell Telephone residential service lags behind business lines. Officials may take prompt steps to remedy the issue.
On Saturday afternoon and evening two suppers and bazaars drew crowds in the Steifel block. The United Presbyterian church held a bazaar and food demonstration to strong success while the Reformed church offered a chicken and waffle supper that sold over 400 tickets. The menu was praised as excellent.
Dr Boyle, district superintendent of the Methodist congregations in Pittsburg, spoke at the Ellwood City Methodist Church on Sunday. His address was well received, described as an excellent sermon by attendees.
Communion services were conducted at the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning by Rev. Mr. Walker of Tarentum and he preached again at the Grand Church in the evening.
In Ellwood City the Tindel Morris company halves its workforce as steel shortages halt production. About 150 men are employed, with only one hammer running as mills operate at full tilt but supply remains tight. Resumption is uncertain due to ongoing material scarcities.
Ellwood City residents welcome new births as families announce three newborns and one additional daughter. Jos Cowan Pittsburg circle adds a son, Ernest Reese Lawrence avenue adds a son, A C Miller North Sewickley a daughter, Ed Twentier North Sewickley a son, and David Cartwright Ellwood adds a son.
Miss Jennie C Newton and John P Rogers of this city married at the Methodist church in Tuka Oklahoma last week. Rev H E Snodgrass officiated with Mrs M W Thompson and H C Newton as witnesses. The bride is daughter of I E Newton a local merchant. The groom worked as a stenographer for Shelby Steel Tube and now holds a position with Gulf Pipe Line in Tuka.
About eight couples from Ellwood joined a progressive dinner arranged by the young ladies. Several homes hosted portions of the menu at Dr. Cobbler, Dr. Iseman, John Gelbach, and R. N. Nelson residences. The event was highly enjoyable for all attendees.
Ellwood City High School basketball travels to New Brighton for a Saturday evening game after a 33 to 22 defeat at East Liverpool on Friday. The Ellwood team plans a holiday trip through central Pennsylvania.
All the churches in the city plan Christmas observances. Sunday schools are already rehearsing Christmas entertainments and cantatas to be performed.
Work on George Dambach’s new Sixth street residence accelerates as the roof rises and completion is expected within a few weeks.
The Ellwood sophomore class was treated to a social gathering organized by student leaders with music, refreshments, and dancing. Attendees included recognized juniors and faculty chaperones overseeing activities in the school gymnasium.
City high school pupils enjoyed an evening program hosted by Miss Blanche Lockhart an instructor at the high school. The class reports the social event as one of the most enjoyable in their high school career.
The new ordinance with Ellwood Water company provides free water for two watering troughs and four public drinking fountains for Ellwood City. The main streets may soon sport public drinking fountains and an animal watering place. These improvements are considered desirable.
Fred Gross rolled four games at Wilkinson and Cable alleys on Saturday afternoon with scores 128 124 129 and 132 averaging 126. Over the past week A Wilk inson posted 146 and John Grieb 125 for high scores.
The city has installed a guard rail along the sidewalk on Spring Avenue where the land dips below street level. Officials say it is a prudent measure likely to reduce potential damages from falls and save money in possible suits.
State board of health directs Ellwood City officials to investigate drainage and sanitary conditions caused by the Little Italy situation. Capt. Clark of New Castle is assigned to oversee the effort and ensure adjustments are made.
Mrs W J McKim of Sixth and Wayne streets entertained a party of friends at her home with an informal program and a delicious luncheon served late. The guests were highly entertained and enjoyed the gathering.
Frank Shaner is reported on the sick list. Miss Celia Rutter and Miss Pearl Kellar spent Sunday visiting friends in New Castle. R. N. Nelson, at Mercer sanitarium, is reported in serious condition.
Judge Rentoul quoted from the London Standard listing fourteen life errors to avoid. He urged humility toward others, acceptance of imperfectments, and restraint in judging youth, aiming to temper self-interest with compassion and realism.
A guide on choosing gifts by usefulness and need during Christmas. It argues giving practical items to those who can afford better while sparing scarce resources for the poor, and reserving luxury or novelty items for occasions beyond ordinary days.
The passage frames charity as both duty and right while defining Christmas giving as a natural act beyond artificial social barriers, highlighting moral obligation and the instinct to share during the holiday season.
The Atchison Daily Globe reports Kansas has received 45.31 inches of precipitation so far this year surpassing the 33.75 inch average. Through September to November the rainfall totals 18.81 inches, over half the yearly normal, threatening to exceed the wettest year on record if no further rain or snow falls before January 1, 1910.
J S Stoner of Wallace Avenue reports a four foot thick vein of coal discovered on his Slipperyrock Creek farm. The coal is described as good quality and promising for mining potential.
Advertisement urges men to become self made wealth builders by investing in savings and business banking services to avoid bad investments and get ready to do more business. It promotes savings department and bank as a partner in commerce.
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