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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
5
In March 1848 Niagara Falls ran dry for 24 hours as a massive ice dam formed by a northeast wind blocked the river. On April 1 the ice broke and the falls resumed their roar, ending a days long eerie quiet and yielding new riverside discoveries.
Wanted clean cotton rags for wiping machinery at the News office. Pay three cents per pound. Located at 118tf.
Erastus Baker buys Dr Iseman lot on Sixth Street and Park Avenue to build a house. B F Ross and D J Mulcahy purchase four Park Avenue lots for residences, boosting spring construction. Park plot development promises town improvement near the heart of Ellwood City. Banks to stay open Friday evening 6 30 to 8 30 after reconsideration.
In Ellwood City, Mrs. Andrew McDermott died after a brief illness following her husband’s Christmas day death. The double tragedy left the family of Thomas, William, and Miss Mary McDermott bereaved within days. Mrs. McDermott to be buried at Prospect beside her husband.
Ellwood City anticipates 1910 bringing continued growth and new projects including a fifth street subway auto fire engine several railroads streetcars to Lawrence avenue a Beaver Falls Rock Point trolley line annexations new bridge sewers and more housing factories and institutions plus civic plans like a hospital and school expansion. The town also schedules a doubleheader basketball set with Beaver high schools New Year’s Eve and a planned plus awaited New Castle annexation looms.
Ellwood City banks plan generous dividends as annual meetings in January await final figures. Both institutions report a strong year with excellent business conditions and solid stock demand under capable management.
Heavy snow and storms halt all exterior construction in Ellwood City for the first time in months. The weather has forced outside workers to suspend work, marking a notable winter slowdown.
A. G. Shroup once with Manufacturers Heat and Light in Ellwood City plans to open a restaurant in Ellwood at the start of the year after resigning his position. George Blank has taken his place with the gas company.
Miss Mary OConnell employed at a Sixth street restaurant cut a bad gash in her hand at work on Wednesday. The injury caused her to faint and she was taken home where she remained for some time as she recovered from the shock and its effects.
Regions report heavy snowfall that worsens drought amid stock water shortages. Streams freeze, forcing farmers to haul water over greater distances to supply livestock.
Promoter Mr. Stoehecker of the Beaver Falls New Castle street car line visits Ellwood City on Wednesday as a business visitor. He did not reveal if the trip relates to a railroad project or interest.
The scarlet fever outbreak at North Sewickley has largely subsided with only a few cases remaining and no new ones reported recently, leading officials to believe the epidemic is wiped out.
The undertaking and furniture business of the late R. N. Nelson will be continued in the same manner that it was formerly run by Mrs. R. N. Nelson. James Porter will act as manager of the store.
The Knights and Ladies of Honor plan a supper and social at Dambach hall this evening with a large attendance expected. A fine program of entertainment has been prepared for the event.
Mrs J W Knox a well known city resident is reported to be in a very serious condition at her home after a period of illness.
Frank Dambach relocates from Park Avenue to Crescent Avenue into the Run Yon property recently purchased. Robert Glenn also moves into the same residence.
The condition of Matthew Reilley after a workplace injury on Monday remains very serious with little improvement reported. Local authorities and physicians monitor his status closely.
A humorous exchange notes the sting of being caught with the goods off you and recalls a forgotten three items, framing a light moment amid a tense context.
Joseph S. White, longtime New Castle resident, quietly celebrated his 89th birthday at 312 Wilmington Avenue. A religious, community leader, he supported the Union Republican and later the Prohibition party since 1872 and remains active as a ruling elder at Central Presbyterian.
The obituary recalls Crawford White born December 29 1820 to the first brick house on North Jefferson street. He married Adaline Pollock in 1841 and raised twelve children including J Crawford White and Dr Fred F White. An early anti slavery ally and a former underground railroad conductor, he aligned with the Liberty party before its merger.
The Pennsylvania chess team is poised for first honors in the intercollegiate match with Brown and Cornell. A win in both rounds by Cornell is highly unlikely, leaving Penn on track for the championship. Witaker and Bauder defeated Simonson and Guild, extending Penn’s lead to 5 1 2 points won, 12 lost while Cornell stands at 3 1 2 to 2 1 2 and Brown at 0 to 6.
Gyla Prince of near Zelienople leaves Friday over the P and L E R for a cross country trip to San Francisco. She will make her future home there with her husband, a lieutenant in the United States regular army, who is stationed in San Francisco.
Daniel Miller of a West Washington street restaurant displays a large cake gifted by Fred Buser a South side baker. Miller plans to slice it for customers on Saturday with witch hazel sauce. The cake contains five dozen eggs among its decorations.
Harrisburg report states the state highway department has issued 3 000 permits or allocations in a December action. Details on the purpose or recipients are unclear in the fragment.
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