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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
2
New York June 1 The government moves to force courts to curb railroad freight rate hikes shakes the stock market. Early trading shows broad declines across rail names led by St Paul as bears gain, stop orders surge and short covering offers only minor relief.
The executive committee of the Sunday Evangelistic Campaign met at the Y M C A to outline duties for the prayer meeting group. They plan cottage meetings in 100 districts, establish an office with a stenographer, host Sabbath gatherings for campaign status and speakers, and name the effort the New Castle Evangelistic Association Special W A Sunday Campaign.
Reverend H. S. Boyd preached at Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening May 29. Despite a stormy night a large and appreciative audience attended the sermon.
Surviving members of Battery B will meet in the same building where the unit organized forty nine years ago for a reunion on June 8 at 8 p.m. A lecture by Rev A B McCormick of New Castle at the Methodist church will mark the event with proceeds aiding the unit’s monument fund. The plan includes a monument or memorial hall, with initial funds already raised.
Chicago June 1 Lee O N Browne Democratic leader of Illinois legislature must stand trial for bribery to secure votes for William Lorimer as U S senator. Judge McLurely overruled defense motions and set trial for Monday June 6 Browne allegedly paid Representative Charles A White 1000 dollars to vote for Lorimer.
With the June primaries three days away candidates intensify campaigns. Legislative hopefuls drive through county with literature while avoiding personal attacks. Voters track two delegates sets as R T Brown leads among anti machine nominees and Kennedy and Tener contest county support. Kennedy claims wide canvass. Tener uses circulars and press.
A ceremony at high noon united Miss Ruby Gertrude Anderson of Wayne Street and Mr. Louis Wettich of West Clayton Street with Rev. R. N. Merrill presiding. The couple, accompanied by their mothers, depart for two weeks at Atlantic City then reside on West Clayton Street. The bride wore a blue traveling costume and is known from A. D. Newell's store. Wettich belongs to Wettich Provision Company.
Grove City witnessed a quiet ceremony at noon as Miss Stella Young married Mr. Frank B. Ranney of the city. The couple, after a wedding dinner with family, planned an eastward honeymoon before returning to reside in Grove City. Mrs. Clara Crowther attended as mother of the bride.
The groom and Mrs Charles Crowther of this city were among the guests at the event, marking a notable social appearance.
Mrs W J Marshall of Court street who sails June 19 for an extended trip abroad chaired a luncheon of the 1900 Kensington at the Tea Cup Inn today. After lunch guests visited the home of Mrs BE L Hainer of Grant Street for a social afternoon with listed attendees including Mrs H A Rugh Mrs E L Hainer Mrs Joseph Anderson and others.
At the parsonage of Dr A red Rich pastor of Epworth Methodist church the marriage of Miss Mabel Sprow of Woodlawn and Mr Emmett M Berger of Wheatland was solemnized Tuesday at 10 o clock in the presence of Mr and Mrs W C Knival of Brookfield They will reside in Wheatland.
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church holds its quarterly meeting and tea Thursday at 2:30 PM in the church. Dues of fifty cents are payable, and husbands are special guests at the 6:30 PM tea.
The seventh grade pupils staged a picnic entertainment to honor their teacher Miss Maude Mainwaring a bride elect this month. The principal and assistant were special guests.
The Thursday Sewing circle plans a picnic at Cascade park with a basket dinner if rain moves the gathering to the home of Mrs. Streib on Grant street.
The executive committee of the W C T U will meet Thursday at 10 o'clock at Mrs. Waddington's home on North Street. The afternoon will be devoted to prayer. Leaders listed include Mrs. Calvin Smith and Mrs. Nail among others.
A railroad restaurant patron questions the menu while a waitress explains that cav iar sandwiches pair better with coal dust, offering a terse exchange set in a travel hub dining room.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Elizabeth Morris widow of Thomas Morris at 32 Miller Avenue after two years of ill health She was 76 born in England and immigrated 19 years ago She leaves five daughters and four sons with siblings in England and Pennsylvania Funeral plans not yet set and burial at Woodlawn Grove City. Also obituary for James Gill aged 81 of 139 Oak Avenue noting paralysis and Civil War service with Grove City G A R. Funeral at 4 PM Thursday Oak Avenue and Grove City Friday at 11 AM with interment at Woodlawn.
William C Hunter age 74 pensioner of the Pennsylvania railroad and Civil War veteran died Saturday at his home 7341 Monticello Street Homewood. Born in New Wilmington he was the son of James and Elizabeth Hunter pioneer settlers. His widow Ella Donehoo whom he married in 1864 survives with three children Nan L Adela G and Mrs W H Corbett of Wilkinsburg.
In New Bedford cemeteries the burials from earlier wars are listed. Mahoning cemetery includes 1 from 1776 war, 3 from 1812, and 17 from the Civil War. Hopewell cemetery holds 20 from the 1812 conflict and 30 from the Civil War.
A senator dodges a prompt to settle railroad questions by saying he awaits a graduate to write a commencement thesis on the subject. The exchange frames railroad policy as a scholarly debate that defers action.
The composer explains the scene where the female villagers drown the male chorus, describing them as suffragette villagers framing a dramatic moment in the opera. The remark highlights gender roles within the staged work.
A parade of short visits and homecomings fills local streets as residents and relatives arrive or depart. Mr and Mrs M Wysner of Mt Vernon Ohio conclude their city visit. Henry Kinne of Kinsman Ohio visits Croton Avenue. Mrs A E Masten of Pittsburgh guests cousin Mrs Seth Marshall. Attorney T C Cochran of Mercer, a Boyle case leader, visits New Castle.
Dr W T Douglas district superintendent will preach Wednesday at Croton Avenue M E Church after a brief prayer meeting service and conduct the quarterly conference.
City officials along with all department employees receive their salaries today. The payout covers several thousand dollars in total across city offices.
William Hansell aged 40 was found unconscious on a Shar street about 4 30 yesterday morning and died a few hours later of exposure.
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