16 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
1
July 4 at Macablin featured a traditional celebration with a cousin of the Glorious Fourth, as residents shared news from Locust Grove Stock Farm and nearby towns. Messages mention visits, weddings, and religious events, along with farm business, oil well prospects, and community gatherings, including a charity event for the Wien Gumne.
Miss Pearl Wider of New Castle visits In the village. W. S. Mileheh and on Why Standage here. Miley Galace Caldwell returned from a visit to Vittsbure. Dr and Mrs Taylor are in Pittsburg this week. Will Owrle of Vittsburg visiting friends in North Beaver. Frank Ways of Eric visiting North Beaver. Miss Kennedy of Beaver visiting North Beaver. Margaret Chambers left for Toledo Cleveland Akron for two weeks. Mrs Houlette and Mrs 0 J Miller attend street fair in Beaver Falls. S M Palmer sold property and will move in September. BK of P lodge held ice cream supper last Wednesday. The Mixh school building struck by lightning. The bell fry damaged and roof slightly damaged. July 14 1902 New Castle. Join Lewis visited Gemmils Ferry Saturday. Mina Tether Kennedy staying with Mrs Charles Hoagie. The Misses Coranani Lilia Hogue and Hermann Hogue visit New Castle. The Misses Martha Brandon Mary Dougless and Kiki Hogue guests of Bessie and Jandy Togtte. Ice cream social next Tuesday for Baptist church. Petcheon's Ant Ditty ad boasts $100 value for incontinence cures.
A readable digest of community exchanges with names like Elza Deas, Margaret Quigley, James Down, and Miss Helen White. Neighborly calls, church events, and visits to relatives feature prominently along with a July date and a note on an ice cream supper at the Flarlansburg Presbyterian church.
East Brook and surrounding places report many residents and visitors on summer breaks. Names include Nell Alles, Fred McGechan, Minnie Gulick, LeRoy Cavert, J V Overt, Donald Quintey, Hermut Spencer, H M Wilson, Le Roy Pyle, George Kenp, Blanche Lusk, Robert Snodgriss, Walter Sint, Miss Helenay Mederhon, Miss Anad Reed, Mr. Peter, Mrs. John McKnight, Miss Olive Smith, and others. Harvest rain and social events appear alongside town visits, church notes, and local announcements through July 14, 1902.
Community notes from Hamlansburg July 14 1908 include visits by James Locke of Wilmerding Pa and Av on Wimer making home improvements and church events at Hair Grove Christian. Funeral services for Mrs Anna M Marin of New Castle noted along with Presbyterian ice cream fundraiser and local visits to Kennedy's Mistaking. Policegirls named as Deanna Kook and others.
Fay residents record family visits and obituaries including Birks Sarah Dinghiin and Mrs. Myrtle Wonts visiting Miss Lara Moore and Miss Ynes Chork in New Castle and New Cathedral. A graveside service recalls Me Harrah kus in Wayerville cemetery. John Kiehne dies suddenly near Beck Urey and Card Urea visits referenced among local movers and visitors.
July 1 1902 Chewton updates report George Lash’s loss of a cow a week prior Miss Lilie Posnaught visits from Coverdale infant of Meant Meav Lafgrence Veor improving slowly townsfolk note travel to Womewoot Cardotte Guy visits Hawks Burver canvasser M Shatlenberger active Wy wand Mrs John Smith of lowes Chewton wishes friends well rheumatism improving for AleConahy Wha Nas Christ church supper planned July 13 Young forks residents host at Maysie Thi home Devoe Leal Zinc Palot noted as longer than usual. sale of Lawrence County Lumber 24itt.
A historical note explains that magnifying glasses should not excessively enlarge but clarify vision. It stresses precise measurement of eye curves and muscles, correct focus and strength, and proper alignment before fitting. An optician offers examinations and eyeglasses at a charge for a conversion or purchase.
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad is believed to use the New Castle branch to run passenger service toward Sharon, with major work underway on the line from Wheatland and extensive steel mill activity by Sharon Steel. Railroads entering the area expect South Sharon to grow into a major town, and the anticipated traffic promises immense tonnage benefiting both cities and surrounding communities.
Local notes from Leesburg discuss visiting relatives, harvest activity, and social visits. Reports mention Miss Alive Nhavn and Miss Risie Frankenburg in town, Margaret Kyle returning home, and Mr. and Mrs. Edson Bobn visiting. John Michael died suddenly of heart trouble and was buried. Presbyterian church services and temperance event plans are noted, along with a Knights of Pythias lodge meeting and tributes to a departed brother.
Early reminiscences recount the pioneer era of New Castle from the pen of McConnell who gathered local history before his death. Vignettes describe whiskey culture among ministers, social customs, and the first structures along South Mill Street, including a small framed building and early industry.
An old advertisement touts Ackher's English Remedy as a sure way to prevent pneumonia and consumption, claiming it will stop coughing within a night and rid the throat and lungs of trouble. It offers free samples and lists multiple pharmacists in New York and nearby towns.
Water power in old times came from a spring on what is now Muller Street feeding a stream entering Woe Swamp. A race carried water to a distillery near the pool, powering a 12 foot diameter water wheel that ran the mill. Old residents recall the setup and a second district district nearby built by Arthur Chenoweth, later destroyed by time.
An employee named Mike Wedel fell from a wall near the Purnave property on Monday. He sustained serious injuries. initial hopes for recovery were uncertain.
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