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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
18
Fancy Baskets for Christmas Gifts on the second floor with a wide selection. Lunch cloths 36x36 and scarfs 18x54 in pure linen or union fabric, marked sale prices and values up to $2.50. Waste baskets and work baskets offered at 10c to $1.00. Watch for next advertisement with more gift suggestions at moderate prices.
West Pittsburg resident J W Garland visited town Saturday. Miss Louisa Wallace of New Castle stayed with friends Saturday. Harry Platt from Center avenue visited friends in New Castle Sunday. Miss Mae Shuler of Twelfth street visited friends in Wampum. Misses Mary Hamilton and Hilda Frisbee attended a literary in New Galilee Friday night. Mrs Frank A Brown of Columbus, Ohio, is visiting her daughter Mrs D C Briggs of Eleventh street. Rev Josiah Laughner of Moravia left for Claysville to be with his wife’s father. Moravia church revival ended with the Lord's Supper and 26 new members. Visitors in New Castle included Blanche McMahony, Mrs John Dicer, Mr and Mrs D Briggs, Edwin Coutt, George Waller, Mrs Court Hamilton, Dr V C Wagner, Fred Schmidt, J L Richardson, Mary Hamilton, Hilda Frisbee and Julius Brenckner.
Wampum reports show Paul Gibson, young son of Mr and Mrs Gibson, is seriously ill. Neighboring residents like R H Hicks of Pulaski and families including Mr and Mrs J W Snare and Miss Lenora Orris are noted as visiting or traveling in the region. Mrs Stone and family respond to a death in Hagerstown, Md.
The Youngstown city council will adopt standard time as the legal time of the city. This will have no legal effect but aims to be of good influence.
About 300 to 400 people attended the farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Adams at the First United Presbyterian Church hosted by the Young People’s society and the Sunday school. A program featured prayers, speeches, music, and a scrapbook autographs tribute, followed by refreshments in the Sunday school room.
Marty Hogan, former Youngstown manager now taking Lancaster in the Tri state league, began assembling his team. He secured Aaron Kerr from New Castle, a fast outfielder, who played for Sharon and Youngstown last season. Pitcher Frank Barr, released by Sharon, also joined Hogan, a top twirler expected to perform well for Lancaster.
An early morning theft at the P M & L E station involved a traveling money box for the Volunteers of America. The agent heard the attempt, wrestled the box from a stranger, and a brief struggle ensued before the thief escaped. Later, Henderson's leather store on Pittsburg Street was found broken into with leather stolen, suspected by police to be the same culprit.
The Y M C A crewing class held a last meeting before Christmas with a surprise 9 o clock dinner for Mrs Shields as guest of honor. Mrs W W Glenn and Miss Lily Hitchen organized the evening. A Christmas tree event follows, with a five cent gift for each member and refreshments.
An interesting program has been prepared for the annual meeting of the First Christian church tonight at 7:30. The roll will be called and each member is to answer. Officers will be elected, then refreshments by the ladies of Section Four. Musical numbers by Edna Woods Rachel Pollock and Lida Ruth Brooks with orchestra. Brief addresses by T. W. Phillips John G. Jones C. S. Brooks and others.
Rev. Be. S. Edmonds of Randolph New York once pastor of the first M. E. church here now chaplain of Chamberlain Military Institute visits New Castle. He will speak at the First M. E. church prayer meeting Wednesday evening outlining the Chamberlain institute cause.
W W Smith an orator artist and singer will address Volunteers of America at Washington street headquarters Thursday evening December 17 at 8 o clock. He will illustrate the Modern Prodigal Son of Chicago with 25 large paintings in a helpful and interesting talk.
Ben Stoner of 205 West Washington street underwent a foot operation Wednesday morning to remove small bones. He was injured at the steel mill about a year ago and has not yet fully recovered.
Antolo Sancia faced Alderman Mayne on a last night hearing over assault and disorderly conduct. Gleker testified that Sancia attacked him at Gleker’s home. outcome included Sancia paying costs and settling the case.
Hanna's Jewelry Store announces a morning sale at 11 o'clock for convenience, with three daily sales at 11 a.m., 2:50 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. The store plans an interior remodel in January at 9912.
W Bray, president of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co, announced his resignation effective December 31. He has bought a Montgomery County farm near Valley Forge, aims to pursue a Simple Life, and remains a known figure in New Castle among Greer and Shenango mill officials. Eugene W Pargny of Pittsburgh elected to succeed him as president with S A Davis moving to first vice president. The second vice presidency is abolished and its duties go to the sales manager. J A Matthews promoted to manager of sales. Bray, a Pittsburgh native born in 1864, previously Secretary of Lloyd Booth Co and founder of Beaver Tin Plate Co. Miss Elizabeth Davis of Mercer county visits Mrs. Emerson Kline of Shady avenue.
The Retail Merchants Association of Pennsylvania warns merchants and exchanges against solicitors of the Business Association of Pennsylvania seeking funds to repeal the mercantile tax. It advises members not to contribute unless they have a surplus and notes that the state association will be active at the right time. A. M. Howes, secretary.
Before the Brotherhood of the Central Presbyterian church Tuesday evening, Dr H J Whalen pastor of the First Baptist church gave a fine address on Service, the Measure of Greatness. The address was scholarly and helpful, heard with the closest attention by the audience.
Lawrence county residents favor replacing the district poor farm with a county home. A vote may be held at an early election to authorize the change. Taxpayers see county home care as more economical and provide better care for the wards.
Homer Fairbanks of Sheep Hill is jailed in default of bail on a larceny charge. Abe Boston filed the information accusing Fairbanks of moving household goods from his Carson street home after they were attached on a landlord's warrant. Alderman Ranney holds the case.
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