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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
6
A fragmentary church bulletin lists sermon topics and times for several congregations. Details mention Epworth League and Bible study sessions, with free seating and morning worship at multiple churches. The notices reference sermon titles such as The Vital Question and Our Great Day, plus event times around 9:15 a.m. and late afternoon sessions.
Poles for the Pennsylvania illumination system are placed from West Moravia to Union depot in New Castle. The new power plant at Lawrence Junction should start operation by April 1. Inter st ate Commerce Commission prepares car depreciation statistics for railroads. A ruling bars limited trains at non station stops and requires tickets to all regular stop stations. The Bessemer and Lake Erie RR resumes Hartstown sink hole work to complete double track after years of effort.
The wedding of Joe Caporte and Miss Mary Capetta, both of West Pittsburg, took place Thursday in New Castle with Rev. Father De Mita officiating. The couple returned by six special cabs for a mammoth West Pittsburg celebration featuring the New Castle Italian band.
John M. Hennon of Moravia road filed for school director in Taylor township with support pledged. Harry Anderson of Thirteenth street filed for constable and collector in Taylor township. Both run on the Citizens ticket and are canvassing.
The family of John Esme on Thirteenth street faces a whooping cough outbreak. All three children are ill but not severely, and they will remain at home with careful supervision to prevent complications.
West Pittsburg officials and town visitors include T. C. Robertson from the Pressed Radiator cost department, C. F. Shannon of Garland Nut and River, and Alfred Lang vice president of Garland. John Mitchell of the Avenue hotel shopped in New Castle Friday. Mrs Court Hamilton travels to Pittsburg for a weekend visit.
Two field fires broke out Friday afternoon in separate areas threatening nearby properties. Sparks from a B and O locomotive ignited dry grass west of the Lake Erie depot, flames raged briefly then burned out. A second fire across the river consumed over an acre before being stopped.
Mr and Mrs Blaine Gibson were at home to a small party of friends Thursday evening. Various games comprised the chief diversions of the evening. Light refreshments were a concluding feature.
A roundup lists Frank Pitzer and Mrs. Hewitt among residents with visits to New Castle and Mahoningtown. J O Hazen and others are mentioned as guests, visitors, or ill, with several trips to West Pittsburg, Ellwood, and Moravia road noted.
New Wilmington faces a heated election as opponents file a new slate challenging the Citizens ticket. Nominations target council and school board seats with signs of a prolonged political battle ahead.
Wampum week saw visits from Dr. L W Wilson and attorney Wallace while c C Cunningham and D E Orris traveled to New Castle for business. Mrs W H Witherspoon of Beaver and Miss Amanda Trunk visited relatives. Trudy Brown and Emma Freed families noted ill with pneumonia and grip respectively. Who’s who in Wampum discusses serving duties for the K P lodge supper February 19 with Epworth league and Rebekah lodge volunteers.
Thomas Bacher recuperates after a shooting by his wife in Youngstown and tells police he does not want his spouse prosecuted.
The article notes a large influx of people from Youngstown settling in Denver leading to the organization of a local Youngstown club. The club aims to maintain community ties and coordinate mutual aid among members.
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