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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1908

Page

8

Annual Convention of Epworth League to Meet in Sharon

Large contingents from New Castle District will attend the sixteenth annual Epworth League convention at Oakland Avenue Methodist Church Sharon on July 23 and 24. The program includes sessions with A C McClelland Anna Kerr and J A Herben plus department meetings led by local presidents and ministers.

New Castle District Epworth League Oakland Avenue Methodist Church Sharon A. C. McClelland New Wilmington Anna Kerr Palmer N. Taylor Nellie Hoffmaster Edenburg Paul Kohlmeyer Grove City Grace Jones Mabel Wallis King's Chapel West Middlesex Hazel Shaffer New Castle Sue Kramer Roy Campbell Mercy Mabel Mechlin Ada Yahres William Alexander John Lytle Mercer Temperance Walter 8. Reynolds George E. Weingartner

Cannot Go to His Dying Mother

In Youngstown on July 11 Andrew Serafino, born in Southern Italy and naturalized American, fears imprisonment and three years in the Italian army if he returns to visit his dying mother. He must stay abroad while relatives travel to Italy in his stead.

Youngstown Andrew Serafino Italy Serafino

Wife No. 4 Triggers Bigamy Arrest in Meadville

Sheriff Mods of Hillsboro County Florida arrives in Meadville to take back Anthony Stein accused of bigamy. Prosecutor Miss Lopez, daughter of a Tampa sea captain, says Stein has four wives living with her as No. 4. She says he married twice in Meadville and once in Anderson Indiana before marrying her four years ago. Alleged wife No. 2, formerly Miss Mary Carther of New Kensington, Pa., will testify.

Greenville Mods Hilsboro County Fla Meadville Anthony Stein Miss Lopez Tampa Stein Anderson Ind New Kensington Mary Carther

May raise grade of Big Run Bridge project

County commissioners reviewing a plan to raise the grade of South Jefferson Street between the Big Run bridge and Long Avenue by about five feet. The improvement would occur before the new bridge is built and may receive further consideration.

Jefferson Street Big Run Long Avenue

Prefer Garages to Horse Stables

City residents near stables advocate autos over horses, arguing garages are cleaner and healthier. They say stables breed insects and carry germs linked to typhoid fever and infant cholera, making garages a preferable living environment.

Local Men to Take Part in Sharon Shoot

The fifth amateur tournament of the Perkins Gun club of Sharon will be held Thursday July 23. A dozen events have been arranged and trapshooters from Sharon Youngstown Niles Cleveland and Warren will be present.

Sharon Perkins Gun Club Youngstown Niles Cleveland Warren

Ferris Discharged After Altercation Over Goods

A. C. Ferris who faced assault and battery charges from W. J. E. Miller was discharged at a hearing before Alderman Green yesterday. The dispute at Miller's home in Wampum led to blows during a quarrel over goods.

A. C. Ferris W. J. E. Miller Alderman Green Miller Wampum

Marriage License Granted in Youngstown

A marriage license was granted in Youngstown to Edna E. Ewing and Robert B. McMaster, both residents of the city.

Youngstown Edna E. Ewing Robert B. McMaster

Health Dept. Seeks Revival of Pure Food Ordinance

The health department plans to revive an old pure food ordinance to regulate dairy products, require strict inspection of cows and dairies, and label all milk cans with owner identification. The revised rules aim for clearer quality controls and penalties for violations as they go before councils.

Health Department of McCandless J. A Health Department

Foot Amputated After Shotgun Accident At New Castle Junction

W. H. Budd of Berger Flats on North Mercer street, proprietor of the Baltimore and Ohio restaurant, will lose his left foot after a shotgun discharged while he was handling it Friday evening. The shell-freeing attempt caused the ball to mangulate the foot. doctors amputated the ankle. Budd's condition improved after surgery.

W. H. Budd Berger Flats Mercer Street Baltimore & Ohio New Castle Junction Budd

Pittsburg Picnic at Cascade Park Thirteenth Annual Outing

Pittsburg July 11. At a meeting of the William G. Johnston & Co. Picnic association the final arrangements were completed for the thirteenth annual outing of the employees at Cascade Park on July 18. General managers named and amusements directed by Balzia Weis as chair.

Pittsburg William G. Johnston & Co Cascade Park John J. McShane, Jr John J. G. Keifer Edward A. Seiple J. Albert Cooper John C. McCullough Louis P. Miller Harry E. Johnson Fred E. Loeffler R. H. McKeown Balzia Weis

Trolley Wire Down Delays Mahoning Ave Line

A broken trolley wire on Mahoning Avenue halted traffic on the Mahoningtown division for nearly an hour early Saturday. Cars were blocked until the repair crew replaced the damaged wire.

Mahoning Ave Mahoningtown The Traction Company Mahoning Avenue

Prisoner Ernest Randall Returned After January Escape

Ernest Randall, an inmate who escaped Mercer jail in January, was captured in Dayton and brought back Thursday, ending a short chase.

Ernest Randall Mercer Dayton

Foster's Weather Prognostications 1908 Forecast

Washington July 11 forecast outlines disturbances crossing the continent from July 12 to 19. Predictions include warm and cool waves across the Pacific slope, Great Central Valleys, and eastern states with unusually low temperatures the week of the 17th. Storms feared east of Meridian 90 and dry spells in the southwest. Crops expected below average. 1909 crop outlook soon.

W. T. Foster Washington, D. C Continent Pacific Coast Pacific Slope Great Central Valleys Eastern States North Pacific Rockies Meridian 90

Kane teen Mary DeCamp returned to Kane after arrest

Mary DeCamp, 18, of Kane PA, arrested on a disorderly conduct charge, was sent back to her father by Mayor Lusk and Chief Gilmore after Kane police arranged for her return. Sam Layton, arrested with her, received a 20 day county jail sentence.

Mary DeCamp Kane Lusk

Seventeen Byler Families on Rural Route Highlight New Wilmington News

New Wilmington July 11 M B Allsworth rural mail carrier route No 1 serves 17 Byler families in the Amish Dutch settlement. The piece notes remarkable mail separation amid common surnames and compares to a record 15 Joneses route in Philadelphia.

New Wilmington M. B. Allsworth Byler Philadelphia Jones Allsworth

Specials in the Cloak Room Sale Prices Arrive

A garb markdown listing dozens of suits coats and skirts with prices cut to under $17.00. Items include light gray and Panama suits, black broadcloth and chiffon pieces, Voile and Shrunk Muslin items, and multiple jackets and dresses.

Copenhagen Panama

East Liverpool Trots Offer of Bribery Sparks Attention

At East Liverpool interurban meet a driver claimed he was offered 800 to throw the race but declined. In the 2:18 trot eight heats settled the event with Joe S. winning from Tellus. Gretchen L. and St Patrick set a 2:14 1 4 in the 2:15 pace while Bernaldo took the 2:21 trot. Aston S. scored two firsts in the day.

East Liverpool Wat C. Karns Tellus Karus Joe S Joe Mutler Valentine Aston S Gretchen L St. Patrick Bernaldo

Lady Maccabees and Wilenda At Cascade Park

The event features Lady Maccabees and Wilenda performing at Cascade Park on July 21. The program highlights aerial rope acts and novelty performances by the two acrobats before an outdoor crowd.

Lady Maccabees Wilenda Cascade Park

Robison Plans Return Watch Hinton Goode Kerr

Stanley Robison president of the St Louis National club will return to Youngstown to view Red Hinton third baseman for the Champs Wilbur Goode Akron outfielder and Kerr local outfielder He rates them and may want Hinton as a catcher.

Youngstown Red Hinton The Champs Wilbur Goode Akron Stanley Robison St. Louis National Club Robison Hinton Goode Kerr

McKeesport and New Castle Fight to Avoid Cellar

Eric shows improved strength as McKeesport and New Castle face tough games to climb out of last place this season. both teams must win to escape the cellar.

Eric McKeesport New Castle

Modern Woodmen Log Rolling at Cascade Park

Log rolling event at Cascade Park on July 15 drew a crowd for a best ever performance as participants showcased agility and competition in a family friendly outdoor event.

Cascade Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oakland Avenue Church Health Dept North Mercer Street Foster Board of Trustees Westminster R. M. Russell J. K. McClurkin S. B. Donaldson John A. Henderson Russell College of Music Moog Riblette Smith's College W. W. Campbell W. A. Campbell Tidball Charles Dicks Mary E. Templeton Los Angeles Cal J. A. Moore Dunlap A. J. McGoun R. W. Kay W. J. Bunt F. C. Goodman Lawrence County Auto Association Schoeller Paul Schoeller Presbyterian Church Crooks S. K. Cunningham New Wilmington High School B. G. Graham Cunningham Cornell Summer School R. S. McCulloch & CO Eig Staan Pittsburg St R.S. McCulloch & CO Pittsburg Street Liverpool Robinson North Highland ER. F. Connelly L.S. and T. Building Charles C. Schmid Hazelcroft Avenue North Highland Plan
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