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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
5
The Sunday school scholars at Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church will observe Children’s Day on Sunday morning June 14. Pastor Rev. M Wilson Keith asks all enrolled children to meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. for a rehearsal led by Llewellyn Jones. A fine program of songs and recitations is planned.
Court hearings Monday afternoon revealed road supervisors in several townships failing to keep public highways in proper condition. Judge Porter issued rules to show cause why they should not be indicted for neglect of duty. Townships named include Neshannock Shenango Taylor North Beaver Plaingrove Wilmington Big Beaver Slipperyrock Union Enonborough South New Castle. Fifth ward streets also condemned.
A North Sewickley barn owned by Robert Jackson was struck by lightning during Friday's storm. Jackson and his two sons evacuated horses and machinery, saving thousands of dollars worth of stock despite a heavy loss of feed and implements. The miraculous safe outcome spared all three men from harm.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Reformed church held its anniversary meeting with nearly full church attendance. President Mrs. H. M. Cresswell reviewed the society’s history while Mrs. Klein and Mrs. Nickles spoke on its work. Treasurer Mrs. Cobler reported finances and year disbursements. Clergy and spouses contributed talks and a musical program closed the event.
The Circle school house escape is completed and Central’s should finish within a week. Glenn Manufacturing built both improved, wide fire escapes with safe rungs and rapid descent. Windows will be inspected daily to prevent sticking during a fire.
Winston Cousins sues William Renner for 4.50 wages claimed for carpet cleaning and laying work. Judge Kelley heard evidence and reserved decision. Renner offered 3.00, which Cousins refused, keeping suit active.
Last week’s storms left Fourth Street rugged and flooded. Gutters and crossings washed out, road scarred, and cellars flooded. Residents plan to pressure the council Thursday night for permanent repairs.
Charles A. Maxwell of West Pittsburg Realty recounts killing a large black snake over three feet long found on the townsite. He said he dispatched it with a stone while returning home, noting it is the largest seen in the area in some time.
West Pittsburg residents report Ben McKeage signal inspector for Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad has joined the New Castle ball team. The Nocks need pitchers and Porter called on McKeage for help. McKeage volunteered and locals expect he can compete in the O. and P. league.
Lawrence Avenue resident Thomas Dugan lost a fox terrier Sunday when it was struck by an Abbe O train at the Sixth street crossing. After the dog slipped from his side it ran in front of the locomotive. One hind leg was severed and the animal had to be killed. The pet, a gift from Mrs Dugan who has since died, was highly prized by the family.
A flurry of short visits and returns list numerous people in and around Pittsburg Beaver Falls New Castle and nearby towns yesterday and over the weekend Completing journeys from Coraopolis Zelienople Slippery Rock and Youngstown several residents report homecomings and social calls including Benjamin Gardner John Young Winnie Morgan Catherine Hollerman and others with relatives friends and alumni banquets noted across the region.
The Shelby Tube team, new to competitive play, plans a game with West Pittsburg at West Pittsburg next Saturday. A June 13 match is set with the Glen Garlocks in Ellwood, while other dates remain open.
Ellwood’s newly organized Bnai B rith lodge meets for its first regular session next Sunday. Plans for the season’s work will be outlined and tasks assigned to members. The lodge holds semi monthly meetings with officer elections in July and January.
The Rev. Hugh W. Rendall of the Presbyterian church has returned home from Braddock. He preached at Braddock's First church on Sunday by special request while his Braddock replacement was the Rev. Tait.
Mrs Joplin Kaniskie of the West end presented her husband with twin girls Sunday night. One of the twins died shortly after birth, leaving one survivor.
Mr and Mrs G S Barber thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter Melva Mabel.
Trains on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie now stop at a new station a few hundred yards west of the old wooden depot. The facility is complete and widely admired. H. M. Platt becomes telegrapher after transferring from New Castle Junction.
The West Pittsburg baseball team adds Harry Horner of New Castle, a top all around player. Horner can play infield or outfield and is capable on the mound, boosting the squad’s versatility for the season.
Rev. Ernest Canby of Mahoning town visited nearby. Frank Pitzer from Center avenue called in New Castle. Ed. Lowers of Eleventh street conducted business in Wampum yesterday. Ed. Foley of Twelfth street visited New Castle on business. Mrs. Charles Bannon of near West Pittsburg completed a brief trip to New Castle.
A batch of society notices lists visits and guests from multiple towns. J F McWilliams spent weekend with daughter and others hosted by local families. Several New Castle, Butler, Mahoningtown, and Emporium visitors are named with their hosts and travel plans.
Saturday's baseball in Lowellville saw Edenburg defeat Bessemer 6 to 4 amid visiting locals from New Castle Hillsville Mahoningtown and other nearby towns. Park delivered swift curves while spectators enjoyed the game and observe notable attendees including Miss Sara McCullough and several familiar families.
Former mayor Lou Hainer, now retired, works as a hobby gardener at Rose Point. He spent days on Gill's farm last week aiding by Middleweight Bill Smith, planting large quantities of corn. An attempt to grow a second crop from pineapple tops failed.
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