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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
5
E H Gary of United States Steel sails for Europe and predicts better iron and steel business. He notes improvement since January with price readjustments in June and calls for restored confidence. He cites strong agricultural implement sales and praises Roosevelt's push for honesty and a square deal.
In Muddycreek field the Dickson and McCandless well, 75 feet from the Hoffman gusher, drilled yesterday for 15 feet of sand, now yields only three to four barrels unless shot. Over 400 spectators watched as prospects faded. Schaffner’s well, after a week, declined to 50 barrels per day while Hoffman No. 1 remains stable. T. W. Phillips Oil Co plans a new well by July 15.
A freight train on the Pennsylvania line struck an automobile at West Middlesex Saturday evening. The car owned by William Stoops and John Bolton of South Sharon was wrecked. Stoops suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and Bolton was badly bruised.
Mrs. James Caluche of West Middlesex was accidentally wounded by a revolver discharged at a boarding house Sunday night. John Roberts had visited the house and received a revolver from a boarder before the weapon fired striking her in the left side.
E. N. Sanderson, president of the traction company, is rapidly improving in health and is currently abroad.
Miss Nora Hunter and Miss Mary Houlette attended holiday events in East Palestine and New Bedford. Visitors from Franklin Irwin New Castle Youngstown and Wampum joined local residents for barn dances and a special sermon at the Presbyterian church.
Emmanuel Baptist Sunday school announced the Bible school annual picnic will be held August 8 at Rock Point. The Bible school class times change to 9 30 a m starting next Sunday from 2 30 p m prior sessions.
Efforts by Youngstown women aim to complete the home for aged women before the coming winter season, signaling a community-led project to provide shelter and care.
Preparatory services for communion are set for Wednesday at 7 45 pm and Saturday at 2 30 pm at the First Presbyterian church. Receipts into church membership Sunday morning. Ladies Aid annual basket picnic planned for Thursday in Mrs. Thomas Allen’s Cascade street orchard. First Christian section meetings Wednesday at 2 30 pm with Mrs. Anderson. Rev C S Brooks spoke at Pittsburg banquet and addressed Hillman street church men. Cascade park picnic on July 16 with invitation to city First church. Women’s Union picnic dinner at Cascade park Thursday at 6 pm. Union services for Jefferson street churches begin Sunday evening with Dr BE Higley at First United Presbyterian.
Fire Chief Frank Connery’s buggy, in service for six years, has been sent to the shop for repairs. New tires will be fitted, and the vehicle will be repainted and overhauled.
Local notice records a transfer or connection between William B. French of California Pennsylvania and Eleanor Francis connected to a place named ale Castle. The fragmentary item lacks dates or formal action details.
The Y W C A committee seeks class schedules and special work requests. Leave word at association headquarters or rooms so the committee can shape instruction. Prospectus for the year will issue early fall with likely continuation of old classes and additions such as French and sewing.
James Campbell announces he will not seek re election as Mercer County Republican Committee member. The meeting in Mercer is set for Saturday to discuss party matters and future leadership.
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