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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1917

Page

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Bolsheviki Ship In U S Port Sparks Diplomatic Debate

International dispatch reports the Bolshevik steamer Shilka arriving at an American port prompting caution from the State Department and uncertainty at the Navy and War Departments. officials warn against any action that could be seen as recognition while considering how to handle the vessel if it is deemed to have entered illegally.

Waliington Dev Builka Ita State Department War Department

Seventh Ward Truck Passes Underwriters Test

The Seventh Ward truck underwent underwriters tests conducted by J H Howland of the Navional Mire Underwriters sociation on Twosday. Tests showed various gallon-per-minute capacities at differing pressures with readings around 121 to 200 pounds, all indicating satisfactory and steady performance deemed satisfactory to the fire underwriters.

Seventh Ward J. H. Howland Allen Senator

Slippery Rock Boy Wins Potato Prize

Announcement at YMCA prizes outlines potato exhibit winners from Slippery Rock township in Lawrence County. First prize of $10 to Walk Lean for 40 bushels of Manieta potatoes grown on a fourth of an acre. second prize to W Barnes for Early Rose. third prize to Paul Hecktathorn for Twentieth Century. Others from Slippery Rock townships share prizes. sixth prize awarded to Joseph Youns.

YM. C. A Lawrence County Boys and Girls Slippery Rock Slipperyreck Township Wi. Barnes Slipperyrock Paul Heckathorn Scott Township Paul Blair Silgierysrack Lee Leonand White Slipperyrack Joseph Youns

City to Conserve Electric Current Actions This Week

City council orders reduced lighting to one curb sighting light on weeknights and after Wednesday except Saturday. The move aims to cut civic lighting usage while longtime taxpayers benefit from lower power costs and energy savings citywide.

Vamitu Furl John W. Kat Civi Counel

Fourteen Slackers For Camp Sherman

Deputy Sheriff Frank Juldieon set for Camp Sherman. Be varied list shows nine from the county and four trade treety with one front Beaver rounds. Most were from Ellwgod City during the past week. Beaver county man made a stunt on Saturday. The largest consignment at Ellenora went to camp. Walter Hervey of Rochester Pa spent Sunday with relatives in Boyles avenue.

Sherif Frank Juldieon Sherman Aryrsio Ellwgod Beaver County Ellenora

City News Briefs in Font K Amnerian to Chicago Jazz

A fragmented report describes a wandering traveler from Font K Amnerian to Chicago and then New York facing vagrancy charges, with the mayor deciding to detain him briefly on a hill for two days. Other items recount youths arguing with friends, a police action over an auto theft, and local efforts to enforce traffic and fire safety.

Font Kamnerian Chicago New Mr. Rohnson Mae

Rigby Doing Fine In Aviation Corps

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Rigby and aviation, with unclear details about individuals and dates. The text references city areas and police terms but lacks coherent events or outcomes. No verifiable dates, places, or actions are clearly identifiable for a complete summary.

Rigby Aviation

Four Minute Men Conclude Red Cross Campaign

Four Minute Men finish a extensive drive for the Red Cross in New Castle city. About 16,000 people reached as thirty speakers delivered 950 talks averaging five hundred attendees each. Doctors ministers lawyers and business leaders participated, with strong audience applause and patriotism noted throughout the campaign.

New Castle Red Cross Ua Red Cross Ile AL Martin Grahan Deanes Egent Goon Atuse Star George A William Kennedy Preston Strand George de Tat

First Bantists Remember Pastay

The article recalls a Pastay event at the Piyst Baptiat church with a gathering of mentors and attendees. It mentions speakers and a ceremonial flow, aiming to honor the past and present leadership, and notes efforts to bless future endeavors. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a church community gathering.

J. Peoning Tir WWE

Holiday Traffic Heavy On Roads

A fragmentary old newspaper item notes heavy traffic during a holiday period with terse observations and no clear details. The readable text hints at travel volume and related congestion but lacks specific locations dates or figures.

Complete Plans For Visit Of P G Orwig

Plans were made at YWCA parlors for the State Sabbath School association conference in New Castle during the last week of February. Preston Orwig, state superintendent, announced the conference city and chairmen, with sessions for adult teachers and a mass meeting for parents and officers led by Orwig and Ware. A wheatless meatless banquet is planned and delegates from Lawrence County tally to 24 districts and 122 schools.

State Sabbath School Association Preston. Orids da Newle Lawrence County Sabbath School Asancation M.ow. Leslie Jim New Castle LTS Tow Mediately Kol TA Davies M. W. Leslie Myra Paland Akens Mra. J Stratton Preston G. Orwig Philadelphia Ams Ro Lawrence County Tuepan Canquet HW. P Johns Street Wolter K Sturdy

Day Nursery Christmas Treat Returns From Efforts

Children at the Day Nursery enjoyed a Christmas tea with tea, popcorn, oranges, and ice cream. Volunteers Mrs. BL. Smith and Mrs. Geo. McKee, with Miss Laura Taylor, helped serve cake and refreshments. Gratitude is extended to Mettinsey and Frantz for candy, and to local churches and groups for canned goods and toys.

Treate Imagine A Moertick Company EU Shan Ike BL. Smith Geo. McKee Laura A0lor Fo Mettinsey Frantz Highland U.P First Presbyterian Churches Circle of ‘Q1 Orhes Friends

Baseball Pitcher Under Arrest on Draft Conspiracy Charge

Cinternational Necra Services reports baseball pitcher arrested on a conspiracy to violate the selective draft act. Bond set at $2,000 after he waived examination and was bound over to the March federal session. Authorities allege he falsely swore while registering under the draft act. his dependents include wife, child, mother, stepfather, and Elster. Attorney Lee Douglas contends Taney has not lived with his wife for three years and provided limited support.

Cinternational Necra Services Wilde. Font Mee Cinemnati Bs Fea Ateess Federal Post Vetter Elster Tather Lee Douglas

Christmas Dance for K. of C. Thursday noted

The K of C announces a Christmas Dance set for Thursday evening at the local hall. Details are faint but say the event will feature music and social gathering for members and guests, with proceeds possibly aiding charity.

Real Estate Transfers and Miscellaneous Notices

Realty transfers listed include Artes Satoh to Mienaet Vavatny with a value of 81,700 Wat G1 vow Wa and Miller cera Waloa, plus Reniey to Mr Mage for 39 tXew Castle Nerough. Also mentions Tughy in John Sat nan and Castle Borough with 17 To Vievens, and a GROVE'S signature entry. The text is garbled with numerous OCR errors and unclear items.

Artes Satoh Mienaet Vavatny Bilsued Vow Wa Miller Cera Waloa Reniey Mr Mage tXew Castle Nerough Margaret OQ Tughy John Satnan Castle Borough

Congregational Church Sets Record With Stamp Sale

The First Congregational church reports a best ever stamp sale this year totaling 10,014 in value. Mrs. William Trice oversaw the gate this yesterday, as sales were turned in to her. Ladies in charge include Mrs. William Davis captain, Mrs. Thomas Gray, Mrs. Thomas, and Mrs. Matthew Armstrong.

First Congregational Church Yesterlany William Trice Wiliam Davis Thomas Gray Thomas Thomas Matthaw Armstrong Aida

Do Not Sell Your Liberty Bond Speech Urges Holdings Probed

Secretary McAdoo addresses Liberty Loan committees in Washington warning that careless selling drives down bond prices. He claims Kaiser agents influence some sales and urges firm action against enemies of America while stressing coordinated fundraising across camps and regions.

Liberty Loan McAdoo Washington Beiser Amer- Ihe

Shenango Valley Hospital Discharges and Admittances

Patients discharged from Shenango Valley Hospital include Joseph Vstiler Lad Stones Pay Carman Butehen Wane and others while admissions list Winnie Rosa Udenburg and Freda Jones. The notes record routine hospital departures and new admissions with several names and addresses.

Bhenwaixse Valles Hospital Joseph Vstiler Stones Hora Carman Butehen Waneyom Latte Connor Fairmant Ave Nues Margaret McConnell Volant Tatar Maver Mason Dixon Ber Iha Cwynar Vitter Thase Winnie Rosa Udenburg Freda Jones

Epworth Program Christmas Night at the School

A noisy Epworth program features songs such as Day to Thy Works and There's a Song in the Air, recitations including A Story My Dream and My Speed, plus exercises and group performances by primary children and classes led by Mrs Rowland and Miss Ruth Smith.

Sehon, Welcoite Rowland James Smith Surkh Wayne Owen Sherwood Browne Luther Cradley Rocking Brigade Ruth Mccashey Chidken Neadink Ruth Smith Fays Carpenter Henry Lightner, Jr the Red Cross Society

Deaths of the Day David Kerr and others

David James Kerr died at 1 a m Sunday at the family home in Lakawaona township Mercer County from spine injuries after a nine week fall. He was a longtime respected citizen and member of Neshannock Presbyterian Church. Funeral Wednesday from his residence with interment at Neshannock Cemetery. Caroline Rice Stice of 640 South Bay Street died Sunday at New Castle hospital after illness. She was born in Butler County and a Harmony Reformed Presbyterian member. Funeral services Wednesday from 640 South Bay Street and Harmony Cemetery. Evan C. Davis died in Follansbee West Virginia. Funeral Sunday at Oak Park Cemetery chapel. Mrs Emma E Boot, widow of James F. Scott, died at 227 Lincoln Avenue. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm at Lincoln Avenue residence. interment at Oak Park Cemetery. Lettia Moore, 32, widow of John Moore, died Sunday. funeral services tonight at 7 pm and burial in Sandy Lake. David James Kerr obituary note and relatives included. Funeral for George Harkless held at 2 pm Sunday at 206 Pearson Street. interment Graceland Cemetery.

David Domes Kerr David James Kerr Packinanud Township Mercer County Marca County Kerr Neshansock Presbyterian Church of New Wilmington Lakawaona Township Neshinnock Cemetery Caroline Sire Varaline Hice South Bay Itree Newcastle Hospital de’ Bused Butler County New Ov Nharl Nicholas Colnor Kenry S. Rice Reformed Presbyterian Church of Mlade Harmony Cemetery Evan C. Davis Follawsbee West Va Oak Park Cemetery F. B. Coffitt Covert Jones Evan Thomas Joseph Payne R. Bavan William Jones David Bevan Ok Park! Cemetery Emma E. Boot Bouna Eichbaum Scott Jamies F. Scott William Eichbaum Fittsburg Lincoln Avenue City Osk Parkemetery Lettia Moore Almira Hons Bett Mackless George Harkless Arthur McKibben Peareon Street Epworth Mo BF Churel Manfieiattiog Epworth Hair Pallwarers Frank Miles Tick MeKbben George Wimory Charleymérman A. W Dinemore Frank Meyer Graceland Cametors

Two Seamen Lost From U S Transport

Washington December 24 The Navy Department announced two seamen lost from a U S transport on December 17 Viney B Murphy of Craville California and George O Kiteht of Arlington NS were reported missing in the incident

Washington Tee Navy Department Viney Ware Fee B. Murphy Craville Cal George O Kiteht Arlington

Knights of Columbus raise 3100 for Western Pa fund

In spite of bad weather, Knights of Columbus fundraisers collected 3100 toward a 4000 Western Pennsylvania quota. Subscriptions totaled 3100 with gifts aiding local charities. City officials praise the campaign and thank volunteers including M Hanlon Bernard Rocks John Millard and John Jackson for coordinating the effort.

Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania Knight of Columbus

Erie Road Mortgage Record In New York Bankers Company

A mortgage for 500 million dollars given by the Erie Railway Company to a New York bankers firm was filed for record at the county office of Register and Recorder John T. Rein ton. The mortgage covers all company properties in Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Ohio and Indiana and ties to main lines at Sharon.

Erie Toulroad Company Vankers Ruse Company New Register and Recorder John T. Reinton Bundi Ug Pennsylvanus New York New Jersey Ohio Indiana Sharon

Card of Thanks for Cora Sturm

Mr and Mrs IP Sturm and family thank friends and neighbors for their kindness and flowers during the illness and death of their daughter Cora Sturm.

Cora Sturm IP Sturm

Also Mentioned on This Page

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