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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
2
Robert Finney general superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio travels in a special car with staff over the New Castle division based in Pittsburg. He visited the local division last week and explored lake ore traffic conditions showing slow ore movement and lower freight rates.
West Pittsburg firms report a surge in orders with the Pressed Radiator plant running toward day and night shifts. Superintendent A. E. Skaddon says optimism grows for a larger fall and winter trade and more jobs as activity spreads across local industries.
Everything is in readiness for the big Independence Day celebration in West Pittsburg with industries suspending for the day. A continuous round of pleasure includes athletic sports, ball games and races, and elaborate fireworks in the evening. Many former residents are expected to return for the day.
West Pittsburg plans the annual volunteer fire department outing to Conneaut Lake August 7. A special Pennsylvania train will depart Wampum at 7 a m, East Moravia 7 30 and New Castle 7 45. At least 1000 people expected.
Jos L Richardson of West Pittsburg agent for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railway and H H Platt telegrapher have entered the poultry business on a large scale. Two weeks ago they placed 91 eggs in a modern incubator and waited for results. The brood began to hatch on Thursday and they are confident they will raise exactly 91 chicks.
West Pittsburg to host two Decoration Day games against Ellwood City Steel Forge. Meade likely to pitch one game and Ed Foley the other. Two exciting contests are anticipated.
Raymond Riser of Center avenue an air inspector for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at New Castle Junction has begun his annual vacation. He left yesterday for a ten day stay in Baltimore and will visit other eastern points before returning home.
The sacrament of the Lord's supper will be observed Sunday morning at Moravia Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. R. Loughner as pastor. Rev. EB R. Tait, pastor of Wampum Presbyterian Church, will preach at the preparatory service Friday evening.
J. W. Reed and his wife, residents near West Pite, left Wednesday for Baltimore Maryland for a two week stay. Reed works as a line inspector on the Baltimore and Ohio at New Castle Junction and has been granted annual vacation.
Under the Young People Bible class of Moravia Presbyterian, a lawn fete was held on the church lawn last evening. Attendees reported an enjoyable evening and good fellowship.
A historical note extols glycerine in Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for enhancing root and bark extracts. It claims nutritive and antiseptic benefits, aiding coughs and lingering lung issues, with expert quotes on its stomach and ulceration effects, while noting limited miracle failures.
Ed Foley of Twelfth street concluded a short trip to New Castle. Ed Lowers of Eleventh street was a business visitor in Wampum yesterday. Maxwell of Tenth street returned from a business trip to Sharon. Clara Ellis of New Castle spent yesterday afternoon with friends at Moravia. Frank Pitzer of Center avenue will move his family to Eleventh street soon. A. E. Skaddon, superintendent of the Pressed Radiator plant, visited Pittsburg. Gertrude Frye of New Castle concluded a short visit in West Pittsburg with her sister Mrs Slavin. Mrs. William Stoughton of New Castle was called to Moravia for the illness of her sister Mrs. Harvey who is in critical condition.
Miss Nora Hunter visited Sharon on Wednesday. Mrs S M Porter stayed in Sharon a few days. Mrs C E Hull visited Pittsburg for a week. Miss Eleanor Jackson guests William Jackson Coffee Run. Mr and Mrs William Riblet New Castle returned home. Mrs Charles Michael and Marian visited New Wilmington. Charles Mitcheltree and Florence Miller married in Youngstown. Italian Athletic club and Pulaski baseball team play two games at fairgrounds Saturday 10 AM and 3 PM. Rev F A Shape to preach to I O O F Sunday at 11 AM. New Wilmington and West Middlesex lodges invited.
Notice states Mr W T Harrington has purchased Mr S A Williams's stake in Harrington & Willson and the business will operate under the name W T Harrington W T Harrington S A Willson until further notice.
Washington July 3. Foster predicts a major disturbance crossing the Pacific coast and central valleys around July 9 to 13 with warm and cool waves unfolding through mid month. He warns of frequent showers, possible dry spells in the southwest, and likely electric storms around July 7 and 13.
G. L. Potter of Baltimore third vice president and general manager of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, with his staff and Robert Finney, superintendent, passed through New Castle yesterday afternoon on a special train. Local officials including H. H. Temple met the train and surveyed New Castle Junction during a brief stop.
The biggest Mercer county oil strike was found yesterday on the John McEwen farm in Coalspring township, three miles northeast of Mercer. At 666 feet a wildcat drill sunk into the first sand and oil flowed at three barrels an hour, with no tankage yet on the ground. The heavy black oil runs into a continuous flow, described by the driller as the best he ever saw. Supplee, away in Pittsburgh, was notified by his son, and the countryside buzzes with excitement over a potential new oil field.
An old advert explains spring fever as liver and kidney imbalance with symptoms like loss of appetite and insomnia. It touts Cann's Kidney Remedy as a reliable tonic and purifier for the liver and kidneys, claimed to offer positive cures and relief, sold at all druggists.
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