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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
5
New Castle Grocers Association set Wednesday July 20 for the annual picnic at Cascade Park. Traction company bookings push the early date as picnics draw thousands, with organizers promising a bigger and grander event than before.
A majority of residents in this city section neglect the ordinance requiring sidewalk snow removal. A few comply in recent days, keeping their walks clear.
The New Castle grocers announce annual closure of all Fifth Ward stores for New Year’s Day to honor the holiday. No stores will open Saturday following the decision.
Price of Sharon district deputy of the Protected Home Circle will attend the local circle 507 meeting in Hughes Hall on Friday evening to elect officers.
Yesterday a meeting of the two tin workers lodges planned a New Year’s treat for the children of the strikers, arranging activities and provisions to brighten the holiday.
Thomas McNeil returns from Pittsburg while Charles Leslie of Division street comes home from Akron Ohio. Mrs J Gallagher of Hamilton street is on the sick list. David J Jones and wife return from Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs James Williams travel to Cleveland after a visit. Ephiram Hoover of South Mill street is in critical condition. Rev Simon and wife from Pittsburg visit Mrs Mary Eckert on Long avenue. M O'Brien, recently operated in New Castle, is reported to be serious.
Mrs. Mary Fennelli, 44, died of apoplexy in Altoona Pennsylvania. She weighed 400 pounds and was mother to nine children all of whom survive. The body stayed warm for hours after death and the family initially refused to accept the doctors’ verdict.
A New Year’s Eve schedule at the Reformed church in Ellwood City includes a watch meeting and a congregational meeting to elect officers for the new year. After the election a social hour and a devotional watch conclude the programs, with several other watch gatherings planned for New Year’s Eve.
Ellwood City notes Prof Joseph D. Pratt will wed Sybella Leslie of Meadville this afternoon at her home. Rev C Thurston Chase to perform the ceremony. bride formerly private secretary to Keystone View Company treasurer and active in church and society. Pratt, from near Wampum, last year headed Hazel Dell school. Allegheny College graduate class of 1907. After the wedding the couple will move to Bolivar to establish a home. Also mentioned are Ellwood milk wagons equipped with small stoves to stay warm on routes.
A Burnstown family reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Duncan drew about thirty five descendants to a large dinner. Attendees included Wm. G. Duncan and wife Joseph A. Duncan and wife James G. Duncan and wife Amanda Rice and guests Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Lester J. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Ray W. Hemmerlin and John R. Duncan.
Officials of the P. and L. E. railroad in Ellwood City announce that the current year will exceed all prior years with every month showing growth. Final reports will be issued this week to determine the exact extent, but the increase is expected to be substantial. Other Ellwood railroads also report rising business and prosperity.
The marriage of Joseph LeRoy Maxwell and Miss Mabel Pearl Lowry occurs today at the bride’s home. Both are well known in Ellwood City where the groom works at the tube works. After a wedding trip they return to Ellwood City to make their future home. Friends extend congratulations.
The 1910 Euchre club held the second winter meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. KE Baker in the Pittsburg circle. A majority attended, the program pleased all, and after the regular diversion a tempting collation was served by the hostess.
A. J. Mahoney traveled to Syracuse New York on Tuesday to explore opportunities to raise fancy poultry and advance his poultry business interests in the area.
Mrs McDermott, wife of the late Mr Mc Dermott, is reported in a critical condition following the death of her husband a few days ago. The shock of the loss affected her health.
Ellwood residents push for a town hospital with state aid possible. A site is eyed as a suitable location and local businessmen may fund the project if plans proceed. Projectors hope to attract Ellwood Tube Co. investment and use charitable endowments to support operations.
Ellwood City police led by Chief Reilley and Special Officer Nolan raided a Lawrence avenue disorderly house on Monday night. Six men and one woman were arrested for disorderly conduct. individuals were fined $2 and costs each. The crowd celebrated the holidays in an unapproved manner.
Invitations issued Tuesday announce the first in a winter series of dances and receptions at the Hotel Lawrence in the city. The Craftsman's club membership is restricted to Masons. Additional dances are planned for the coming months.
An Ellwood City real estate dealer says business is very quiet now but he expects a brighter spring and a very prosperous summer ahead, predicting a strong rebound in the local market.
Ellwood City banks will close on New Year s day and also remain closed on New Year s Eve as part of an annual custom. Some stores plan December 31 and January 1 closings, though a general shutdown is not expected.
Miss Hazen of Ellwood City High School entertained about twenty classmates at her North Sewickley home on Monday evening. The gathering was described as one of the pleasantest memories of their high school career.
A crowd of Ellwood youths plans to follow trends seen in other cities and organize a bachelors club. Plans and meeting place have not been announced.
Machinery at the Shelby Tube company plant is under repair while regular employees envy a vacation this week as the facility is prepared for another steady run.
Jake Rabinovitz, killed at Latrobe, was a well known figure in Ellwood City with many friends and relatives here. Dan Hamilton has returned to Pittsburgh after visiting his parents for the holidays.
Tax Collector Jacob Bair reports Ellwood borough taxes for city, school, and poor tax are better paid than any year in his tenure. Many taxpayers hurry to pay before year end, facing a 5 percent late fee after January 1. He notes most citizens have already settled and few will incur the penalty.
Rev. W. F. Bostick of Yorkville, Illinois, had both legs amputated after a 12 mile trek through a blizzard to reach a Baptist church service. His train stalled, he trudged on amid freezing temperatures, and a farmer refused him shelter mistaking him for a tramp. Bloodied footprints marked the last stretch in deep snow.
The county commission records list claims for sheep killed or injured by dogs from multiple townships. W. J. Duff reports ten sheep killed and 73.50 for injuries. Edward Hamilton one killed and 6 for injuries. J. Ross Baldwin seven injured. B. F. Jackson four injured. James Freed nine injured. Scott W. Stankard one injured. J. H. Kurtz one killed. James M. McConaghy one killed and three injured. U. Samuel Reno four killed and two injured.
Joe Leffer appeared before Alderman Coates of the Seventh ward on a charge of breaking into a house owned by Mrs. George Pitzer. Bound over for the next term of court, he denied the break in and claimed to be unfamiliar with New Castle. Sheriff Waddington later identified him as the man who recently served 30 days for stealing dinner buckets at the tin mill.
An old advertisement touts Potosote as a blood cleansing mineral powder for pimples eczema and skin eruptions. It claims internal cleansing via liver and kidneys and promotes dissolving a teaspoonful in water for home use at drugstores.
At the Grocers' association meeting in their headquarters on Monday December 27 members praised higher Christmas business than last year. They will keep stores open Friday evenings and close New Year’s Day. The committee reported Cascade Park was chosen for Wednesday July 20 for their tenth annual outing, planned as a major event.
The Grace Methodist church schedules midweek events with a love feast during the prayer meeting on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday feature preaching as a lead in to the holy communion next Sunday morning. Evening services begin at 7:96, and Friday afternoon the Woman's Home Missionary society meets at the parsonage.
George W. Gerwig has been chosen as census supervisor for the Pittsburg district in a compromise settlement between Senator Oliver and Director Durand. The nomination will be sent to the senate by President Taft when Congress convenes on January 4. The choice ends the dispute and satisfies both parties.
A readable fragment lists residents in New Castle and nearby boroughs including Frank Winger Jennie Double Joseph R. Martin Stella F. Snowden Roy W. Hopper Carrie A. Young Thomas H. Patterson Sarah A. McKain Erick 8 Eckland Ida Luama Joseph LeRoy Marshall and Mabel Pearl Lowry with partial place markers Ellwood and South New Castle.
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