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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
4
Daily and weekly subscription rates listed with annual costs. Daily by mail offered at $3.00 per year. Promotion notes sale at leading news stands. Public notice invites county correspondence. Payment should be sent to The News Company in New Castle Pa.
The article argues for restoring grade nine in ward schools after defeating a $300,000 high school plan. It cites benefits to public education and community costs, notes ward school graduates would gain another year, and discusses potential impacts on high school crowding and future construction.
All day meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church set for Wednesday. Farther Lights lead a social hour at 9 pm after prayer meeting. refreshments to follow. Rev. Mulholland and Rev. Kidd exchanged pulpits. Mahoningtown Presbyterian pledges $500 to Forward Movement for missionary support. Dr. J. H. Miller to visit New York and eastern Pennsylvania with Mrs. Miller. Supplies will cover several Sundays. last two Sundays in August no services. Women’s association of the First United Presbyterian meets Thursday at 3 with Mrs. John Henderson. Union service next Sunday at First M E with Dr. Scott F. Hirshey preaching. Woman’s Foreign Missionary society of Epworth M E meets Thursday at 3 at Mrs. Ed Marshall’s. Dr. Carroll of Pittsburgh to preach at First M E Sunday morning July 26 during Dr. Higley’s vacation absence.
Rev. R E Porter of McKeesport has accepted the unanimous call from the Westfield Presbyterian church at Mt Jackson. He will move to Mt Jackson in August with a 1300 salary, parsonage use, and moving expenses. He succeeds Rev A J McCartney who joined Sharon First Church last fall. Porter, married with two children, is known for his energetic work and pleasing personality.
East Brady Pa July 13 two youths J R Audley Lindsay 23 and James Quenn 16 were swept into the Allegheny River during a storm to experience water novelty A lightning bolt traveled via a pipeline into the river killing both bodies found an hour later in two feet of water by nearby boys
Mrs. Ann R. Davis of Youngstown was seriously hurt after being knocked down by a street car Saturday night.
Residents report the finest fireworks display at Cascade Park during Woodmen Day events. TheJuly 15 show drew crowds to enjoy the sparkling spectacle and park festivities.
A collage of humorous and satirical quips on love, manners, gender norms, politics, and society. Items reference American culture, Italian romance, sheath fashions, the Democats and Bryan, murder discussion in Lawrence county, and light social commentary from various editors.
An extended promotion invites readers to join a political prize trip with a free for all race to spark ticket sales. The plan includes a lake and river voyage via the Thousand Islands to Montreal, a Toronto visit for the exhibition, and a guaranteed itinerary with prizes and many exhibits. The program promises art collections, international displays, and the Siege of Sebastopol spectacle.
More than 1500 church members gathered in Mars Pennsylvania to witness the dedication of the new St John's Lutheran Orphans home. The brick three story building cost 25000 dollars and sits beside the St John's Home for the Aged dedicated five years earlier. Furnishings were provided by the women and young people's societies of churches across western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
Metal filing cases for the department of real estate registry have arrived at the city building. They are being installed in S. G. Gano’s office on the second floor after bids from several firms. The cases are specially designed to hold all books and documents for the registry department. Deeds will be entered as the books are completed and registrations of real estate deals will begin.
Rev J F Ray D D pastor of Avalon United Presbyterian Church resigns to become registrar at Grove City College. He previously led the congregation at Darlington and now assumes new duties at the college.
Log rolling event held at Cascade Park on July 16 draws large crowds and is hailed as the best yet by participants and attendees. The Modern Woodmen organization promotes the competition as a highlight of summer recreation.
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