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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
19
Removable electric heaters have been placed in the vestibules of every car on the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light lines for motormen’s exclusive use. The heaters are detachable and can be moved to either end of the car. Motormen express gratitude to employers for this consideration.
The Iron Trade Review reports peak weekly specifications since 1907 with Pacific coast fish packers largely under contract and ordering large first quarter quantities. Independent mills run on satisfactory schedules while the leading interest drops to 106 mills, with Laughlin and Chester plants off for repairs and inventories, resuming early next year. Official prices list coin plate at 3.70 fob Pittsburg mill, 30 days net with 2 percent discount for payment in 10 days.
Fred Jarvis of Gary Indiana, once a prominent Fifth ward resident, is spending several days with friends in the southern part of the city. Previously with Carnegie Steel, he moved from New Castle to Chicago and recently took a position with Indiana Steel in Gary.
Miss Bessie Wyant of South Jeffer son street entertained friends at a Thursday Christmas party. Guests enjoyed games, other diversions, and musical selections. Light refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the evening.
Joe Sturn of East Long Avenue was injured but not seriously in an incident. Police reported the man sustained painful injuries but appears to be in stable condition.
A heavy billet of steel fell on a worker’s foot Thursday afternoon, crushing and lacerating the flesh. He will be off work for some time due to the accident.
George Reynolds of Scioto street, formerly with the Greer tin mill, has taken a good position at the American Can company plant in the Seventh ward. He will start his new duties next Monday morning.
Members of the Sunday school on East Long Avenue held their annual Christmas program Thursday evening featuring songs and recitations in a well rendered performance.
Members of the Pride of New Castle lodge of the Amalgamated association, composed of Greer Tin plant hot mill employees, meet in the Clendenin block this afternoon for the annual officer election.
A survey of letters notes many residents on Moravia to Grimes streets moves, Pittsburg trips, illness confinements, and Christmas visits. Names include John Hadley Sam Johnson Henry Crossman Bert Elton John Sheets J P Sullivan David Austin Joe Harrison Dave Stewart Mrs D E Evans Sam Taylor John Phillips Miss Edna Murphy Henry Shaffer John Davidson Miss Mary Layton Miss Mary Harkins James Warren Tom Bowen George Collins Geo Barnheiser Ralph Gray Harvey Collins John Baer Joe Thomas Captain Whistler.
Ellwood City Duckpin League set to begin next Tuesday with games on Wilkinson and Cable alleys. The committee approved a detailed schedule listing matchups from December 29 through April 1 including Forge Garlock Band National Tube Blowers Barbers and others.
A Christmas Day accident left the Strazzo family child near death after a 8 caliber revolver in a dresser was fired by a small son. The gun discharge occurred while the mother was at church and the father and boarder were elsewhere in the home. The bullet entered the forehead and passed through the skull as the girl remained upright in a chair.
Druggist Fred Johnston and his wife hosted a Christmas family dinner on Lawrence Avenue. Guests included Mrs. M. J. Flowers and Daisy of Bridgewater, Pa., mother and sister of Mrs. Johnston, and Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Johnston of Ellwood, with the turkey dinner a special attraction.
County Tax Collector J. L. Pyle and wife with grandchild joined J. D. Cox and wife of Energy for a large Christmas dinner. Guests included R. I. Nevin and family and George C. Young and family. The turkey dinner was one of the finest one would care to partake.
J. C. Cobler of the People's National Bank left for Everett Pennsylvania with his wife to spend a few days with his mother. They postponed the trip for Christmas and left this morning.
Clarence Johnston and his wife with their child spent Christmas with relatives in New Castle where Mrs. Johnston is a former resident. Samuel Johnston and his wife joined relatives at Zelife inople for the holiday.
Ellwood City on December 26 observed Christmas with store closures and festive activities. Churches held multiple programs including cantatas, recitals, and gift distributions, while Santa Claus visited and Sunday schools reported thriving attendance. A day of family meals, church events, and community entertainment featured basketball and decorative celebrations.
Fred Mesta Jr and Esther Agnes Murphy of Park Gate surprised friends by slipping to New Castle to secure a marriage permit then tying the knot at Rev Brooks home. Both are well known in Ellwood. Mesta is a millwright and the couple kept the date secret until sunrise arrival.
Rev. Hesson led three Christmas Day services at the Catholic church. The first mass was at five, the second at seven, and a third service followed. A large congregation attended each service and the music was a special feature as the church appeared prettily decked for the occasion.
C. W. Sheel of Middle Lancaster foreman of the Harmony district of the Manufacturers Light Heat and Power company, with G. W. Sheel and George Sheel of Harmony, and other company employees were in the area visiting from Butler county on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs W J McCormick of Spring avenue entertained at a family dinner yesterday with the entire family home for a reunion. Mr and Mrs R B Matchett of Greenville were also present. A very pleasant time was had.
Mrs Adda Herwick of Lawrence avenue entertained a number of visitors at 6 o'clock dinner Christmas day. The guests included Mr and Mrs N BE Murphy of Fayette City, Mr and Mrs Claud Herwick of Zel Fertzel and Miss Georgia Lynch of New Castle.
On Christmas Day residents of Ellwood City enjoyed a family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs R N Nelson at 104 Fourth Street. The Nelsons hosted parents children and grandchildren for a festive dinner and reunion.
A fire near the First National bank block was halted by Mr. Knox and the janitor after Nolan and wife left their electric iron on. The blaze could have engulfed the block, but early action saved thousands. Ellwood then edged Pittsburg 22 to 21 in a tense overtime win.
Arrangements are under way for a January benefit at the opera house to support a hospital for Ellwood. Young residents organize the event, hoping to boost funds and decide on a site for the hospital, with the Dugan hotel lot on Lawrence avenue favored.
Services will be held at the different churches here Sunday as usual with special music arranged at several places of worship for the day.
Mrs. John Smiley spent Friday with Ashtabula friends. K. AL. Weaver spent Christmas with relatives in Butler. Thomas Wilson was guest of friends at Evans City. Mr. and Mrs. Acker spent Christmas with relatives at Beaver Falls. George Welsh and family of Swissvale were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Guthrie and family.
A long list of residents and visitors spent Christmas with relatives and friends in cities such as New Castle Martins Ferry Johnstown and Grove City. Names include Lee McQuilken George Cadwalder Emily Brenner Zelia Rutter William Johnston Catherine Evans J W Humphrey and family Aaron Hazen Thomas Evans Margaret Evans Thomas Boyd Anna Freeman George Shriver J R Hayes and attorney George Newmeyer.
The New Castle lodge of Elks distributed Christmas baskets to over 150 families on Thursday afternoon. Each basket included a chicken a peck of potatoes can of corn peas tomatoes a bag of peanuts and a head of cabbage. Mr and Mrs Charles A Moore Jr and their daughter and Mr and Mrs Frank Stevens were among those who helped spread the holiday cheer.
Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting and daytime urinary troubles. She claims the method works for children and adults and invites mothers to write for full instructions without sending money.
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