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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
10
Our wash fabrics collection for this season is the largest and finest yet shown in New Castle. The display offers sturdy fast colored fabrics, medium weight for cool weather, and dainty sheer fabrics for afternoon and evening wear. Plenty of natural light helps shoppers select in broad daylight, with extra display space for this special exhibit.
Officials of the Highland United Presbyterian church and Sunday school consider uniting the church and Sunday school services into a single service. The plan has worked well elsewhere and would reduce total time. If adopted, the change would take effect on the third Sunday of the month and be tried through the summer.
A Union army mule once famed for kicking a man during a 1865 sale in Indiana Pennsylvania has died at Uber's farm in Homer City. The animal served until shortly before its death and had been part of the old state experimental farm near the town.
A homemaking tip suggests removing rust from steel by applying sweet oil for a day then rubbing with fresh lime and finishing with normal polishing.
Graduation exercises by the Hillsville Methodist Episcopal church Teacher Training class were held Sunday evening. Seven members received state diplomas and Mrs. Mowry and her husband Rev. B D Mowry also received diplomas as members of the class. Members listed include Mrs. Mattie McCreary, Mrs. Jennie McComb Hilliah, Mrs. Edna Pearl Hill, Mrs. Ethel Kariher, Miss Margaret Smith, Rev. and Mrs. B D Mowry.
Vera Hemphill an 18 year old Beav er Falls resident died after ingesting bichloride of mercury in a suicide attempt. She lay at Providence Hospital with no hope of recovery and now reportedly regrets the act. In Chicago officials study a $6,000,000 high pressure water system for firefighting.
Advertisement explains measuring paint cost by the job rather than per gallon. It notes Devoe paint covers 19 gallons for an average job and compares labor costs, predicting total expense around $50 for paint and $70 to $80 including labor, with longer lasting finish for higher quality paint. James Se and Hutton & Kirk Co are involved in selling Devoe.
High school senior class hosts a class day program in the school auditorium tonight at 8 oclock. Welcome by president Kenneth Reider, oration by Paul Van Wert, history by Mary Griffith, prophecy by Charles Allen, knocker William Wallace, donor Raymond Lutz, and class will Paul Carlon.
Arthur Shrader of New Court is in City hospital with a fractured skull after his motorcycle hit a telephone pole. He and ER C Van Kirk, also from New Court, were riding near Austintown when a herd of cattle blocked the road. Their machines brushed while trying to turn away from the cattle.
Pittsburg Dispatch announces George Ade renowned fable writer will produce a new series titled Newest Fables in Slang for the Sunday Dispatch. The first installment The New Fable of the Speedy Sprite debuts June 8 and runs for several weeks with Loretta the Elfin of the Young Married Set as the lead character.
Volant and Leesburg played a tight game in Volant Pennsylvania on Decoration Day. Leesburg rallied in the ninth inning scoring three runs to take the lead and win. Robi Gwin of Volant starred with a single two base hit and a three base hit.
Sharon June 2. Squire George C. Hofius, Mercer County’s longtime respected citizen, died after months of illness and ten days bedfast. He was the son of the late Henry Hofius and his wife and spent his life on the family farm where he passed away.
A dense catalog of fabrics and prices from a 19th or early 20th century sale. Items include printed Voile plain and floral patterns, Serge, Ratine, Crepe, Linen, Percales, Gingham, and Dress Linens with per yard prices ranging from 5 to 79 cents. Mentions William Anderson Gingham as sole New Castle distributor.
The advertisement promotes a White Goods department exhibit across from le wash goods with bargains on White Voile 40 inches wide at 19c per yard and 27 inch Voiles at 19c. It lists various white fabrics including 36 and 45 inch White Dress Linens 25c to 75c per yard 90 inch Linen Sheetings 90c to 1.25 per yard and White Ratine up to 1.25 per yard. Specials emphasize 19c voiles and scarce ratine stock.
The store announces all drapery fabrics will now be shown on the second floor after moving from the main floor to create more space for piece goods.
A summer display offers Crex Grass Matting and Bugs at the lowest prices. A yard-wide Crex Matting bound for a special sale is priced at 50 cents per yard.
The morning list shows grand jurors called when court convened this afternoon including Henry A. Anderson Taylor Almatrim Beaty John S. Baird T. W. Black and many others from wards and towns across the area. A mix of names from New Castle and nearby towns appears in the roster.
J Stewart, who died in Montpelier on June 2, had spent eighteen years as a cigar clerk without pay. Though his employer offered money, he accepted only fifteen cents three times daily for meals, a regimen he maintained until his death.
Advertisement announces ladies' suits cut in half to ten dollars at The People's Store located at 2 4 West Washington Street. The copy repeats price and location in promotional style.
Remarkable reduction on every ladies suit at our clean-up sale. Suits priced from 5.98 to 12.98. The People's Store located at 2 4 West Washington Street.
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