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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
7
An advertisement extols TIZ as a revolutionary foot remedy that draws out poisonous exudations from corns and callouses. It claims immediate relief and lasting comfort after a week, with price 25 cents per box from Walter Luther Podge & Co. of Chicago.
Ellwood City high school held its annual commencement at the Majestic theater. Sixteen juniors received diplomas after completing four years, with Rev Howearth giving the invocation and Loyal Marshall delivering the oration on Education as Relating to Civic Prosperity.
In Ellwood City Hazel Dell resident Haswell, a youth playing baseball on Lawrence Avenue, darted behind a fly ball and ran into John Staten’s auto. The car slowed, the boy suffered bruises and cuts, was treated by Dr. Lamb and released home. He acknowledged fault in the incident.
A New York Tribune editorial warns that drowning deaths rise with summer and points to risky behavior by boat owners swimmers and bystanders. It notes unseaworthy overcrowded excursion boats diving into unknown depths and overconfidence in swimming skills can endanger others as well as the individual.
An official said the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will begin work in June on an underground crossing at Fifth street. Earlier dumps of sand and limestone were laid for a track scale, now believed to be for the subway.
James A. Gardner city solicitor of New Castle gave the Memorial Day address to Ellwood City veterans and neighbors at the Slippery Rock United Presbyterian church. Joe Trax fired salutes with his cannon Little Phil. Thirty two veterans attended the meeting presided by Rev. Charles Bell. Graves of 68 Civil War veterans in the cemetery were decorated with flowers.
Miss Vesta Powell, who announced her marriage to F. E. Hill in Youngstown as of January 1, left yesterday for Youngstown to join her husband. The wedding news was kept secret for months but leaked recently and she confirmed the marriage a day or two ago.
S. Y. Douds, a Lawrence avenue real estate dealer, received a letter from his son Elmer who is in Oklahoma. The letter includes a photo showing Elmer looking well and broad, indicating the western country has agreed with him. He may stay several months longer.
Ellwood City endured a severe wind and rain storm yesterday at 2 30 PM. Dust filled the streets and reduced visibility while heavy rain followed. Scores of trees were blown down in Ellwood City and surrounding areas.
Frank B. Nolan who runs a restaurant on Sixth Street has begun remodeling. He is adding a rear room and repapering and repainting. When finished the restaurant will be one of the county’s finest.
M. D. MacCartney sold his house and lot on Eighth street to Lewis Wainstein the Hazel Dell grocer for 3200 dollars.
Born to Mr and Mrs Edward Strouse of Hazel Dell a son S Y Douds has returned home after a business visit in New Castle. Mr and Mrs Andy Herron of Cleveland are visiting friends in Hazel Dell. P W Blocher jeweler on Sixth Street was a business visitor in Pittsburgh yesterday. George Crow constable has suffered weeks from rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Lewis Sohns of Cleveland visiting with Mr and Mrs John Mallory of Hazel Dell. Mr and Mrs W G McKensie of Pittsburgh returned after visiting Mr and Mrs J N Kirker of Wu rtemburg.
Rufus C. Patterson will build a handsome new residence on Rhodes Place just north of the King home during the coming summer. The house will feature classic colonial architecture and be harmonized with the King residence. Plans are being prepared and construction will start soon.
Ellwood City baseball star catcher Amsler is confined at his Bruin county home with typhoid fever. His condition is serious, and catcher Dawson has been signed to replace him for the season. Also, Marion Clifton fell into Connoquenessing creek at Rock Point but was rescued by Paul Patterson and escaped injury.
A board member reported yesterday that thirty six applications have been filed for the high school principal post now held by Prof. Watson. Applicants come from across the region, making selection difficult. The position pays fifteen hundred dollars yearly. Watson plans to seek re election after a term of satisfactory service.
The Ellwood City Collegians won two Memorial Day games against the New Brighton Independents by 4 to 2 and 2 to 1. Pat Patterson pitched the afternoon game and Redman caught both contests as crowds praised the fast baseball.
The old timers' band of Württemberg first appeared on Memorial Day morning at Harmony Church and performed in the afternoon at Center United Presbyterian Church. The new organization's music was described as very fine.
Ernest Mengetott began erecting a two story brick business block on Fourth Street near Lawrence Avenue. The 22 by 80 foot building will house a grocery store on the first floor and the owner on the second. Some say it will be among the town’s finest blocks. The owner bought the lot through S Y Douds and work started the next day. The town shows rapid growth with two new churches under construction and many new homes rising as rents climb.
Irish immigrant in America, out of work and ill, plans suicide by train. He hides his intent behind a supposed accident. Brakeman sees body and stops train. In his pocket a letter addressed to “me worse” from Mike to Bridget, claiming insurance will be used to prove suicide.
Hannah J. Marshall of Lower Chichester sues Charles G. Guyer for 20000 alleging his automobile tire exploded in front of her home on May 30 1910 causing the death of her husband Frank D. Marshall. She is a widow with two children.
Dr. R. E. Redmond relocates his practice to the residence at 347 East North Street, formerly the John Blevins homestead. Bell telephone service listed.
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