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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
10
Saturday December 12, 1908 the department near the first floor reveals metal book racks ink stands candelabra match holders thermometers mirrors picture frames paper weights and knives in many sizes for inexpensive Christmas gifts also toilet and manicure sets glove boxes smokers sets humidors celluloid boxes for handkerchiefs gloves and trinkets offered in a wide range
In Ellwood City on December 12 a foreign section hand was struck and instantly killed by passenger train No. 156 at the Fourth Street crossing. The man, likely unaware of the approaching rush, was working near the track as the train, bound for Pittsburgh, neared the station.
Ellwood City plans to organize a large duckpin league with eight clubs at Wilkenson Cable alleys on Lawrence Avenue. Teams of three will play a five game series, aiming to start in a week or 80 and imitate New Castle’s prize structure for top teams and bowlers.
It is likely a special meeting of the city council will be called for some night next week to consider the fight with the B and O railroad. Electric grit matters and meter condition reports will probably be discussed along with other official actions demanding attention.
Ellwood City aerie No 524 F O E elected officers for the upcoming term and will install them at the next lodge meeting. The lodge reports excellent condition with new members being admitted nearly every meeting. James Barnes is president Lester Thompson vice president Co O Havke secretary J H Smith treasurer Philip Morrow chaplain Trustees I B Hepler Frank Steen John Wardman Steward John Smith. A box social at the Casino rink drew strong attendance with Jacob Stiglitz winning the gentlemen’s first prize and Miss Cook taking the ladies’ prize.
City Electrician Nolan defends the municipal light plant paying its way, countering President Kirk’s claims. Nolan cites historic finances, noting profits above expenses and debts paid, while warning Kirk to review council reports. Meanwhile Ellwood City Basketball vanquishes Monacca 62 to 24 with Connery scoring 11.
The street committee met last night and directed City Solicitor Humphrey to examine the title to Spring avenue, which the B and O railroad has closed to public traffic.
Friends of Mrs. Josephine Keller report she is seriously ill with grip at her Lawrence avenue home. Her son M Keller and her brother run the men’s furnishing store nearby.
John M. Michling of Butler visited Ellwood Priday. W. W. Wolf of Allegheny called in Ellwood on business yesterday. W. P. Murdock of Sewickley was in the city yesterday calling on friends. Harry Wile of Buffalo is in Ellwood as guest of M. Keller and brother. Eugene Schwartz attended theatre in New Castle Friday evening. Miss Goldie Carl witnessed Forty Five Minutes From Bronway at the opera house in New Castle. Sir Verner Hollister of Coraopolis was in Ellwood. Attending the board of trade BY
Eight married couples form a euchre club to meet biweekly on Tuesday evenings. The first gathering is at Mr. and Mrs. G L Shannon with two head prizes under 75 cents and lunch limited to five items. Members include the Shannons Blochers Bighams Bakers Hazens McKims Sutter and Wilson.
John Fulton a converted saloon keeper and evangelist shared his experiences as both a saloonkeeper and a reformed man at a Y M C A hall. He travels with a temperance evangelist company. other members are in Chicago arranging a campaign due to open next week. Fulton departed for Chicago this morning.
Notice from the Water Company forbids non tank pattern water closets and requires only licensed plumbers for any work on service pipes or mains. Violations will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Carnegie Steel's New Castle plant posted about a 10 percent rise in orders for the past week. The facility ran double heats throughout, boosting tonnage and signaling improving business with expectations of full operation soon. Payday today disburses thousands to about 2,000 employees across departments.
Warren Ohio reports Evangelist C. S. Brooks of New Castle described dancing theater going and card playing as harmless pastimes at a Second Christian church meeting. He compared parlor euchre and pedro to gambling den games and noted crowded auditoriums for his sermons. He will speak on Sowing Wild Oats tonight.
The undersigned will offer at public sale at 26 South Mercer Street on Wednesday December 16 at 1 pm personal property including ten driving horses one light spring wagon four buggies one coach eight single harnesses three double harnesses. Sale proceeds rain or shine. Terms announced day of sale by New Castle Livery Company New Castle.
Creamery butter 32 cents per pound. Eggs in city areas 30 cents per dozen. Oysters in tubs 30 cents per quart. Canned oysters 40 cents per can. Dressed chickens 18 cents per pound. Fresh produce and other items listed in ad show typical grocery prices of the period.
A Washington dispatch reports Assistant Secretary Winthrop denies that the murder case in Carmack has partisan influence. Officials insist on nonpartisan handling while detailing limited facts and ongoing inquiries.
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