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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

8

Troop F Faces Storm Toll and Deaths in Camp

In a heavy downpour three hundred tents collapsed and lightning struck the regimental guard tent of the Tenth regiment. Private Barber died instantly, Morison and Garber were killed, with Barber’s body torn by the strike. Services were held for the dead as Troop F awaits departure from Gettysburg amid storm delays.

Tenth Regiment Company C Barber Paul Neal Morrison F. M. Silsley Allegheny Morison G. W. Temple Garber Hullings Bowman

Troop Prep Amid Night Storm Delays Equipment Move

Members faced a blinding storm that disrupted plans and required them to stay up late to load camp equipment onto cars hours before the expected departure. The harsh weather compounded the delay and demanded strenuous efforts from the team.

Jolly Bachelor Girls Entertained By Irene Lehan

Miss Irene Lehan of Phillips street hosted a Thursday evening gathering for the Jolly Bachelor Girls to meet guest Miss Edna Bowers of Cleveland. The party featured red and yellow decor, summer dresses, music, and refreshments with poetry verse place cards. The club plans to meet in two weeks with Miss Hazel Shilling of Pittsburg street.

Irene Lehan Phillips Street Edna Bowers Cleveland Ashe Misses Hazel Shilling Ethel Price Hazel Shilling Pittsburg Street

Service Leggins Said To Cause Guardmen Trouble

Gettysburg Pa July 24. Surgeons blamed fatalities and wounds among Pennsylvania national guardsmen on the new service loggia with a steel strip foundation after a storm burned many men last night. Burns appeared mainly on legs and feet as puttees were stripped from those struck by lightning.

Gettysburg Pennsylvania National

Money fixers have good time at Narragansett Bay sailing

The preliminary session of the national monetary commission in Narragansett Pier Rhode Island is expected to adjourn tomorrow. The commission did not hold a formal session today as most members enjoyed a sail through Narragansett Bay hosted by chairman Senator Nelson W Aldrich.

Narragansett Pier R. I National Monetary Commission Narragansett Bay Nelson W. Aldrich

Miss Thelma Camblin Guest of Friends in New Castle

Robert Patterson ill with cancer suffered a hemorrhage and is very weak. Miss Etta Duff and Mrs John Hopper visited Mrs Cowden and Mrs Mc Paden of Petersburg Thursday.

Thelma Camblin New Castle Robert Patterson Etta Duff John Hopper Cowden McPaden Petersburg

Home Boiled Tongue Featured at Sanderson's Store

An item listed for sale at Sanderson's on 70 Pittsburg Street advertises home boiled tongue. The notice notes both phones are available for contact.

Sanderson's Pittsburg Street

Local Visitors and Calls Across West Pittsburg and Nearby Townships

West Pittsburg saw John Rice and his wife from New Castle in yesterday. W A McMahan and Estella Hennon visited North Beaver township on Thursday. Charles Maxwell John Howell Dr. Wagner and Will McCart were in New Castle yesterday. Mrs Helen Hennon and Mrs Ella Hennon of New Castle visit J M Hennon today. Mrs Susan Brown returned from Shenango township visit to Mrs Frank Jones. W Kinnear former manager of the Pressed Radiator company called on friends in West Pittsburg yesterday.

John Rice New Castle West Pittsburg W. A. McMahan Estella Hennon North Beaver Township Charles Maxwell John Howell Dr. Wagner and Will McCart Helen Hennon Ella Hennon J. M. Hennon Susan Brown Frank Jones Shenango Township W . Kinnear

Deaths of the Day Alexander Fisher Buried

Funeral for Alexander Fisher a leading merchant was held Thursday at 3 PM at the family home on Long Avenue. Hundreds attended as Rey Broch and another local rabbi conducted the service. Interment followed at the Jewish cemetery.

Alexander Fisher Long Avenue Rey, Broch

Dorando Wins Marathon Amid Royal Spectacle at Windsor

Dorando an Italian long shot won the Windsor to Stadium marathon in 2 64.46 amid dramatic falls and royal attention. Americans protested his victory citing five falls and assistance, while Queen Alexandra watched as Dorando was helped across the finish line and presented to the queen.

London Dorando Windsor Castle John F. Hayes New York Hefferon Joseph Forshaw America A. R. Welton Drnamtic Royal Box Queen Alexandra Hayes Forshaw Welton

Prince of Wales reviews troops at Quebec blowout

On the Plains of Abraham Prince of Wales reviews 15000 Canadian troops and 10000 sailors from British ships. He and dignitaries including Lord Roberts and Vice President Fairbanks receive cheers as he hands the governor general the Plains deeds. Quebec crowds and US visitors join the festivities with luncheon at the garrison club.

United Press Quebec Quc Plains of Abraham Wolfe Montcalm Canada Prince of Wales Edward Northwest Mounted Police Lord Roberts Earl Grey Fairbanks Wilfred Laurier United States Prince Champlain

Banquet Ends in Arrest of Dr. J. C. Courtney

In Indianapolis the Hibernian banquet at Tomlinson's hall ended with the arrest of Dr. J. C. Courtney of Portland Oregon on a charge connected to the death of Stella Bennett 15. He tried to flee after a telegram warned him of indictment. Detectives tracked him to the station where he was detained without bond.

Indianapolis Ind Hibernian Tomlinson J. C. Courtney Portland Ore Stella Bennett Courtney Adhe J. S. Courtney Union Station Chicago

Notice to Water Consumers Restricts Use Without Permit

Notice to water consumers states no one may use city water for building work without a permit specifying purpose. If violated, water service will be discontinued until the necessary costs are paid. City of Ne Water Co.

City OF NE Water CO

New Uniforms Fail to Save Pennsylvania Team

Attired in pretty new uniforms the Pennsylvania ball team was badly walloped by the Grocers 14 to 3 at Cascade grounds last night. A well played game until the seventh inning when the Grocers scored at will. Darkness hindered the Pennsylvania operators who could not see the ball.

Pennsylvania Cascade Grounds

Notice to Contractors for Water Permit in New Castle

Notice to all contractors brick masons stonemasons plasterers and cement walk builders that use of city water for building requires a written permit from the Water Company before use. Water used without a permit will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. City of New Castle Water Co.

City OF New Castle Water CO

Cedar Point Round Trip From Youngstown July 26

Train departs Youngstown Ohio at 6 00 a m Sunday July 26 on B and O railway for Cedar Point and return. Fare stated as 1 50.

Youngstown B. & O. Railroad

Sanderson's Boiled Ham and Tongue Shop Listed

An advertisement promotes Sanderson's at 70 Pittsburg Street as the best city source for home boiled ham and tongue. The brief note highlights the shop’s specialty offerings and location.

Sunday Dinner Lamb At Sandersons Pittsburg Street

Spring lamb advertised for Sunday dinner at Sandersons located on 70 Pittsburg Street with 11 Sey as a reference.

Sanderson's Pittsburg Street

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