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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

18

No Typhoid Fever in the Fifth Ward

Dr Ira A Thayer reports no current typhoid cases in the Fifth ward after a recent spike of twenty in the vicinity of South Mercer and Home streets. Over a month with no new illnesses, only three contagious signs remain diphtheria and two whooping cough. Frank Williams of Hamilton street injured a finger at Shenango tin mill. later found to have blood poisoning in the finger, threatening amputation but hopes remain to save the digit.

Ira A. Thayer South Mercer Home Streets Frank Williams Hamilton Street Shenango W. E. Balsinger McWilliams

Mud and Slime Cleanup Aims for South Mill Street

Street Commissioner Barteaux addresses the thick mud coating on South Mill street from the Nesham settle creek bridge to East Long Avenue. The area has remained uncleaned since the storm sewer work began weeks ago, and the condition is deplorable. Barteaux promises rapid action to restore passage within a few days.

Barteaux South Mill Street Neshannock Creek Bridge East Long Avenue

Brotherhood of St Andrew chartered at St Andrew’s chapel

Dr R G Roscamp in charge institutes a chapter of the Brotherhood of St Andrew at St Andrew's chapel East Long avenue. The first lodge meeting is set for next Sunday at 3 30 PM. The group is a leading Episcopal male organization with thousands of members nationwide.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew St. Andrew's Chapel East Long Avenue R. G. Roscamp Episcopal Church

George Hopkins Visits Southern City District

George Hopkins of South Sharon, once a notable New Castle resident, toured the southern part of the city yesterday afternoon. Formerly employed at the Greer tin mill, he now holds a good position with the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company at South Sharon.

George Hopkins South Sharon New Castle Hopkins Greer Tin Mill American Sheet & Tin Plate Company

Rev George Bennard Leads Grace Church Revival

Large crowds attend revival at Grace M. B. church on East Reynolds street. Evangelist Rev George Bennard delivers effective sermons and many new members are expected to join Grace Church after the campaign.

Grace M. B. Church East Reynolds Street George Bennard Grace Church

Pride of New Castle lodge to meet in Clendenin block

Members of the Pride of New Castle lodge of the Amalgamated Association convene this afternoon in the Clendenin block. A large agenda includes a discussion of the floating question and other important business to be transacted.

Pride of New Castle

Local residents update movements and illnesses in city

John Wilson relocates from East Long Avenue to Scioto Street while Bert Walton moves from Philips Street to North Jefferson Street. Miss Mary Burrows on Maitland Street is ill. Hal Marks from Chewton reports on Fifth Ward business. Thomas Davies ill on South Jefferson Street with a cold, and Mabel Davis of South Jefferson Street travels to Beaver Falls. David Layton completes a Pittsburg business trip from Scioto Street. Daisy Gillen recovers from a serious illness on East Long Avenue. Philip Marks moves family to Maitland Street. Bernard Fulton from Pittsburg visits southern city areas. Martha Boulton visits Youngstown from Hamilton Street. Ralph Gardner changes residence to Phillips Street from East Lutton Street. George Truman confined at home on East Division Street due to illness. D H Phelps on Lutton Street ill with ulcerated sore throat. Frank Stewart returns from Steubenville visit after two weeks. Fred Price, Stand ard Steel Car plant machinist on Electric Street, back to work after illness. Frank Felton, Pollock Avenue night foreman at Greer Tin Mill, improving after a monthlong illness. Fred Morton on Hamilton Street visits Pittsburg transacting business. Seit Phillips on East Long Avenue, New Castle Stamping co machinist, returns from vacation in Cleveland. Florence Davis of Youngstown visits southern city at Will Smith’s home on Big Run Street.

John Wilson East Long Avenue Scioto Street Bert Walton Philips Street North Jefferson Street Mary Burrows Maitland Street Hal Marks Chewton Thomas Davies South Jefferson Street Mabel Davis Beaver Falls David Layton Pittsburg Daisy Gillen Philip Marks Bernard Fulton Martha Boulton Hamilton Street Youngstown Ralph Gardner East Lutton Reet Aillips Street George Truman East Division Street D. H. Phelps Lutton Street Frank Stewart Steubenville Fred Price Electric Street Standard Steel Car Company Frank Felton Pollock Avenue Greer Tin Mill Fred Morton Lawrence June Pennsylvania Railran Pittsrg Seit Phillips New Castle Stamping Company Clevey Florence Davis Will Smith Big Run Street

Sleeping Car Reservations for New Castle Patrons

Space reserved for New Castle patrons in Chicago sleeping car leaves New Castle Pa at 8 07 p m Central. Daily service, arriving Chicago at V L B R R and joa 3 aR.

New Castle Chicago Central

Western Allegheny railroad plans new extension

Plans prepared by Western Allegheny Railroad for a new line from Kaylor Pennsylvania to Reidsburg will connect with the Lake Shore branch now under construction. Final surveys are done, but the general contract will not be awarded for about a month. The road should be ready for service next fall. The line is owned by the Great Lakes company and backed by Pittsburg capitalists.

Western Allegheny Railroad Company Kaylor Reidsburg Franklin & Clearfield Lake Shore Pittsburg Western Allegheny The Great Lakes Company Bessemer & Lake Erie Pittsburgh Lake Erie Pennsylvania

Liberal Government in India to Be Decided in London

United Press reports Lord Morley to present plans for a more liberal Indian government. If the drastic steps suppress sedition, liberal reforms may start. otherwise Britain will press harsher actions, including potential open warfare against mutineers. Morley ill in London, but in India to gather fact for telegraphed report to Commons. High caste Hindoo deportations provoke parliamentary protests amid mounting minority pressure.

United Press London England Lord Morely India Morely House of Commons

Tenement Fire Ravages Grand Street Block in NYC

In New York on December 16 a major blaze destroyed six large tenement houses on Grand street. Four people are missing and feared dead as flames leapt from a basement, following an explosion that shook the building. Authorities suspect incendiary origin.

New York Grand Street

Local social notices and visits cited in Grantboro area

Roy Jones made a business trip to Butler on Monday. Several local residents and visitors are named, including Mrs. J. R. Cooper of New Castle and Mrs. James McClymonds visiting Mt. Union area relatives. A Zion Baptist Christmas entertainment benefits foreign missions. Cecil Book recovers from an injury, readying to return to work. Neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Moore’s 56th anniversary celebration with a hearty supper.

Roy Jones Butler Robert Cooper East Side J. R. Cooper New Castle Warren Book James Book James Miller Venango Crawford County Maude Jeanette Kildoo Zelienople J. K. Vogan Andrew Minteer King Lawrence Pleasant Valley William Gill James McClymonds Mt. Union Andrew Young

Man dodges trains at Shar on Harry Seaburn

A man, between two trains at Shar on Harry Seaburn, displayed presence of mind by throwing himself flat to the ground and lying on his side until the danger passed.

Sharon Harry Seaburn

Baseball Magnate Soden Sued For Big Sum

Boston motor magnate Arthur H. Soden, once a baseball figure from 1876 to 1906, has $500000 attached in a suit filed by Frederick Small of Boston. The East Cambridge court record names Charles W. Bond as the attorney, while Soden and his counsel declined to comment or disclose legal representatives.

United Press Boston Mass Arthur H. Soden Boston Nationalaseclub Frederick Small Charles W. Bond Farmington Whipple, Sears & Ogden East Cambridge Soren

Mt Jackson News Notes and Local Appointments

Dr Grimm is ill at his home. Stores are being decorated for Christmas. The lower room of the school will host an entertainment Thursday afternoon December 24. Jacob Frank fell on the sidewalk Monday and was painfully injured. The literary society will meet Thursday evening with a special music program. Mr and Mrs Elmer Ferrell are moving here from the Mt Jackson road area between here and Mahoningtown.

Grimm Jacob Frank Literary Society Elmer Ferrell Mt. Jackson Road Mahoningtown

For Sale Best Pittsburg coal in the city

Best Pittsburg coal in the city offered at 2.75 dollars per ton by J. W. Macom. Located at 215 South Mill Street with Bell phone 1126 J.

Pittsburg J. W. Macom South Mill Street Bell

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Health Department NEW Brotherhood W. A Kaylor Junction Connellsville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Youngstown, O Ashtabula Struthers Thomas Roberts J. H. C. Lyon J. W. Murphy Pennsylvania Railroad Company James Moore United Coal Company L. S. Hoover Neshannock Avenue Baltimore and Ohio Painesville George Bane Lafayette Street Bollard Engineer Bowman George Lake Baltimore & Ohio George Conners W. H. Morgan Lawrence Junction S. Mill Street E. Bigley Welsbach Vosberg South Croton Avenue Bell Phone Union Phone Garters Tn & Ea Cooper & Butler East Washington Street New York City Grantboro Robert Allison Sidney J. A. Wogan MT. Jackson Citizens Bank Scott Street Chas. M. Morrow AND
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