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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
2
A brief item notes that old fashioned concerns have been removed, simplifying processes and reducing burdens. The passage emphasizes a shift toward streamlined practices and lighter procedural load in contemporary settings.
Monday June 1 1968 promotion for a store’s June Sale of white muslin Petticoats. Large assortment with prices from 50 cents to 37.50, including 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 5.00 and elaborate styles. Emphasizes good serviceable petticoats and wide selection for summer needs.
The Simpson Athletics baseball team of the Seventh ward is unbeaten after five games under Sam Lewis of Ashland Avenue. A schedule shows a game each Saturday through October 1 with doubleheaders on Labor Day and July 4.
Grove City college commencement will be held during the week of June 14. The class numbers 55. Two graduates from Lawrence county are Carl R. Baldwin of Shenango township and Miss Florence Neal of Pulaski township. W. L. Austin, a former local high school teacher, will also graduate. Mayor George W Guthrie of Pittsburgh will deliver the commencement address. On Wednesday, June 17.
Ellwood City notes budgetary improvements at Rock Point under Manager Mc Kallop. A rustic bridge from the Rock Point hotel to the ladies' cottage has been completed, crossing the driveway and enhancing scenery. An expanded dancing pavilion opened last Wednesday for the first picnic crowd of the season, keeping spectators off the dance floor and improving dancer convenience.
The Lyceum team of East End Pittsburg challenged the Steel Car Forge boys on Decoration Day and lost both games 6 to 4 and 9 to 4. Dougherty King and Patterson Gano formed batteries in games one and two respectively as Forge showcased sharp fielding and rising batting to claim victories.
Ellwood City council meets Thursday in regular session to address old business on grading ordinances and minor affairs, with emphasis on street paving. The street committee will recommend completing Park Avenue paving by John Shoffner, switching to Porter Brock, and allow Cunningham and Maniece to continue Crescent Avenue paving under their long held contract despite past legality questions.
The Little Necks of New Castle drop a 8 to 7 decision after 12 innings to the Lawrence Athletic Club of Ellwood City on Decoration Day. Standout plays came from James Williams and Badger in the field, with Lloyd and Moe Daniels each collecting two and three base hits, while Keene and Martin handled the battery duties. Clark and McCormick led the Nocks with strong batting.
The Ellwood City lodge of the B n a i B r i th was instituted Sunday afternoon with 23 Hebrew residents from Ellwood City and nearby towns electing officers Isadore Kraus president Arthur Cohen vice president and Allen Goldstein secretary. Charter members plan fundraising entertainments and lectures to support charitable work.
Charles Wenner of Ellwood City claimed North Side den of bad men prompted him to carry a heavy revolver for protection. Magistrate Hadfield fined him $10 and 30 days for invading precincts while Wenner was in Pittsburgh to see a ball game. police found him armed on East Robinson Street.
The county iron moulders held their annual outing at Rock Point on Thursday drawing an estimated 5000 attendees. Despite two showers the grounds offered ample shelter in the many buildings, contributing to a successful day.
A smooth talking hobo roams Ellwood City during a burst of panhandling, asking men for ten cents to buy lunch. Reported by residents, the figure of those approached appears high as the wanderer with white overalls and a greasy coat preys on local generosity.
A violent storm knocked out all electric lights in Ellwood City Friday and power was restored by 6 PM Saturday. Rock Point benefited as its local lighting plant allowed a generator to supply light for picnickers until full service returned.
The Ellwood Catholic team visited Wampum Saturday and won both games 13 to 2 and 9 to 4. Father Patrick Hesson of Ellwood and Father Patrick Dooley of Wampum joined the players for the contests, and Ellwood edged the local squad.
Two Baltimore and Ohio officials toured local properties under their departments in town. W J Griner, bridges superintendent, and W C McCullough, master carpenter, were hosted by General Agent J M Rowland at the Lawrence for dinner.
The Veterans and the Sons of Veterans of Ellwood City held their annual Memorial day exercises Saturday. Nearly all members participated, meeting at headquarters, marching to Locust Grove cemetery, and decorating graves with flags and flowers.
The Shelby team called off a game with Koppel because the Koppel players were not in readiness. Shelby played practice games and will meet West Pittsburg next Saturday at Ellwood.
Hugh McAndrews returns from Titusville after visiting his parents. H D Collingwood goes home to Pittsburg after a three day stay. Mrs Bert Keefer and Beaver Falls kin visit Mrs S D Johnston. Bert Bickerstaff back from Bridgewater. Mr and Mrs Thomas Adams Harmony return from Sunday visit. Mr and Mrs C H Whistler return from two day trip to Mercer to see his parents Captain and Mrs Whistler.
Henry Rosenkranz has severed his connection and all money due or claims against the Co operative Supply Co must be presented at our office within 30 days. The Co operative Supply Co 617 Empire Bldg Pittsburg Pa.
Authority given to reconstruct the New Castle branch of the Erie railroad between this city and Ferrana north of Sharon. Capital stock to rise from 800000 to 1000000 with funds for double tracking curve elimination and grade reductions under Pittsburg and Lake Erie rail road. Nearby extensions and contracts for the Franklin Clearfield line are likely next month with bids from Pittsburgh firms and local participation anticipated.
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