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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
2
The store highlights high quality combs brushes manicure sets and a full range of toilet preparations. Perfumeries powders lotions and creams are sold, appealing to refined tastes and trusted by discriminating customers.
Mahoningtown roadwork progresses under Street Commissioner Judson C. Barteaux with gravel and ballast from the Seventh ward sewer. Described as nearing completion before next week’s Mahoningtown driving park races, while horse entries approach 125 to 150. Extra traction service anticipated. plant resumption at New Castle Forge and Bolt welcomed. Community notes include dog control efforts, social gatherings, and local appointments.
Sharon July 11 Frank Rouse of New Castle who had been missing for several days and believed drowned in the Shenango river was located today by his son William Rouse. His hat and coat were found on the river bank leading to the belief he was dead.
Ellwood City grapples with a severe housing shortage as mills and shops struggle to find homes for workers. The board of trade proposed a building and loan plan, but citizen support lagged and no new houses are under construction. Rumors linked the Pittsburg company to building over 100 homes this spring, but no progress has occurred. With Shelby interests weighing expansion, urgent housing remains a key town priority.
At an adjourned sale of Pittsburg Automatic Machine company property, J A McKim cashier of the First National bank bid in the entire estate for 6000 dollars. The court will not confirm the sale for ten days. McKim hints the property may be operated by another concern rather than dismantled.
R G Brown learns of his mother Mrs J A Brown death in Summerville Jefferson county after a brief illness. He leaves for Summerville to attend the funeral. His sister Miss Nellie Brown remains critically ill with tonsillitis, her condition worsened by the shock.
A group of musicians and vocalists gathered Thursday night at Miss Jess Alexander's Callery Junction home. Attendees included Miss Emily Brenner George Cadwallader and Frank Goddard of the area. The event featured a pleasant lawn program with musical performances.
Charles Beatty, B F Ross, Mr and Mrs J Y Douds and others were reported in New Castle Pittsburg Alliquippa and Lawrence avenue on various business and leisure visits. Mrs Jacob Carl and daughter Goldie returned from New Castle while Miss Elizabeth Cunningham vacationed with her aunt Mrs Mary Davidson in Newton.
The Marrying Squire J T Mecklem tied the knot between Miss Ida Pearl Wiley and John 8 Deemer at his Beaver county home near Ellwood Franklin township residents, with relatives, music, and a celebratory supper. The groom is a prosperous farmer and the wedding followed customary ceremony details.
Nathan M Hazen a popular young businessman leaves town for Arizona seeking tuberculosis relief. He heads to Almorgordo to benefit from high or low altitudes at the Rockies base. He is accompanied by David D Morton of Alma lodge Knights of Pythias who will stay with him until the trip begins.
Nearly every car in town joined the crowd to witness the Glidden tourists pass through. Over 200 Ellwood residents saw the dusty parade on the Wampum hills as trains and autos carried citizens to vantage points along the Pittsburg road.
The Zelienople lads visit Hartman field Saturday to play the Roses A. C. in a decisive game. Local team confidence runs high as they seek a victory on their home turf.
George D Parry of Niles Ohio married Ada Carlton of Girard Ohio in Warren. Parry oversaw New Castle lines for the Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light Co during an injury incident involving a horse. They departed for a Great Lakes wedding trip and will live in Niles after returning.
Policeman Jack Eberle of the First ward leaves town for a two week tour of the Great Lakes. Since Mayor Lusk took office he has shifted duties from the Fifth ward to the First ward, policing the streets and cracking down on thieves and unlicensed peddlers. He plans to visit the Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence and regrets missing The News St. Lawrence outing.
A fire at Daniel Szenger’s residence in Niles severely damaged the house while his wife worked to support her blind husband and two children. No further details on cause or casualties are provided.
Fireworks at Cascade park drew a large crowd for Woodmen Day with a standout display on July 15 described as the finest ever seen at the park.
Communion services will be held Sunday evening at the Mahoningtown Methodist church with District Superintendent T W Douglas in charge. This is a change from the previously announced schedule which had communion planned for the following Sunday.
John Papa a Lake Shore section foreman of Youngstown had his left leg crushed yesterday in an industrial accident.
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