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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
Extensive repairs are under way at the 8. P. Weatherill reduction works in the northern Seventh ward. Tank capacity is being increased and other changes implemented. The plant supplies sulphuric acid to the Shenango tin plant and produces a copper byproduct.
Joseph Ross Baldwin of Shenango township and Miss Amy Grantley of Ellwood City wed quietly at the bride’s brother Je Grantley home on Wayne avenue. Rev. Leeper of Center church officiated. reception followed with a wedding dinner as friends learned of the ceremony on their way to a train. The couple, guests from New Castle and Swissvale, were attended, and Miss Grantley has worked at Whistler Brothers on Lawrence avenue.
Arrangements are set for five game series between Ellwood and Evans City with the opener scheduled Friday evening January 8 here. The final attraction features the Artz club from Pittsburg, a strong outfit that finished last season with one of the district’s best records and has only a few losses this year. Ellwood is regarded as a top team in the area and a lively contest is anticipated.
Ellwood prepares for a popular leap year party at the Casino with festive decorations. The event aims to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year with skating and merriment for local youths. It will be the last leap year celebration for four years.
At the Blocher residence Tuesday evening the top prizes for most games went to Mrs. Sutter among the ladies and N. L. Nelson among the gentlemen. The gathering was warmly enjoyed by guests and Ben Johnson of New Castle sang several fine selections.
Two boys fought a boxing match yesterday afternoon near the People's Bank on Lawrence Avenue. A large crowd gathered before Chief Reilley arrived and ended the contest.
Judge Porter grants divorce to Dan Cunningham from Mary M Cunningham on desertion grounds. Witness testimony records marriage on March 1 1902 and separation July 16 1904 with Mrs Cunningham moving to Pulaski Wampum and Sharon, lodging with Denny Brophy and later a man named Black at the cement works before returning to Wampum.
Ida H. Kirkwood, jailed on a charge of obtaining goods on false pretenses, was released on her own recognizance of $200. She plans to appear at the March term of court claiming a good defense and innocence.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. The label claims Dr. W. Grovh’s signature on each box.
Ellwood City candidates announce for borough offices ahead of next month primaries. Dr D D Cunningham seeks burgess, resident of 14 years and former health officer, secretary of the board of trade. Dr Silas Stevenson expected to run. W A Shannon first to announce for school controller from the First ward. Shannon long time resident and regarded as a strong bid.
A committee appointed to act on a proposed Hebrews church for Ellwood City will meet next Sunday afternoon in Kraus hall. They aim to build a church large enough for all local Hebrews who currently travel to New Castle Youngstown or Pittsburgh for worship.
The next meeting of the school board will be held next Tuesday evening as the regular board session. Considerable business will be up for consideration at the meet ing. School resumes next Monday after the regular holiday vacation which started the day before Christmas.
The light committee of councils reports the stack nearing completion and ready to operate the electric plant at full capacity. It will handle all required work and enable maximum output.
Miss Eva Brown of Smiley who attempted to end her life last Saturday by cutting her throat with a razor was greatly improved yesterday and is believed to be nearing recovery. Friends report her condition shows marked improvement and hope for recovery.
H. L. Clark, manager of the Casino, rushed from Canonsburg after learning his mother, Mrs. H. L. Clark, Sr., was gravely ill. She was placed in a Braddock hospital after evaluation at an institution.
J. W. Humphrey trustee reported to court that the Union Welsh church at Ellwood City was sold to the Western Pennsylvania Eldership of the Church of God for six hundred dollars.
Harmony residents Mort Evans and William McCullough were in Harmony on business last night. Mrs. William Phelps and Miss Della Schiedemantle have returned from New Castle. R. J. Rhodes of Beaver Falls, and William Boyd of Zelienople, were in Ellwood yesterday on business. Edward Sanderson of New Brunswick and Miss Mary Evans, both visiting Ellwood yesterday, joined Ben Johnston of New Castle and Paul Markwort of Pittsburgh for short visits with friends here. Ernest Voyzie returned from Greenville where he visited friends.
Western Union Telegraph plans a compromise with the city over pending suits to force the cable network into the conduit system. Superintendent Saylor announced the settlement should satisfy both parties as council deliberations continue on overhead wires from Washington street to Apple alley via Greer block.
In Youngstown both the Central Union and Youngstown telephone companies report mice gnawing insulation on wires. Damaged cloth and rubber coverings disrupt lines, especially in older downtown buildings, with grounds and severed connections frequent. The board of education rooms at Federal and Phelps report similar issues. new underground connections are being installed to deter rodents.
Rev Richard Coyle of SS Peter and Pauls Roman Catholic church has served in this parish for 34 years, marking 36 years in the priesthood and earning praise from local readers. Monsignor James Dunn leads St Bridget's Meadville for 34 years and 9 months since March 4 1874, while Rev Eugene Cogneville has directed St Hippolite Frenchtown Crawford county since September 3 1866.
Mr and Mrs George Cross obtained court permission to adopt Pansy Johanna Bush three, the three year old daughter of Jennie Bush deceased. The petition by Charles G Martin states the child was neglected by her father Barney Bush whose whereabouts have been unknown for over a year. She has lived with her grandfather John Dungan.
Mrs John Mc Roberts of Niles spilled carbolic acid while preparing a party. The contents splashed her face and arms causing serious burns in a domestic accident.
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