City Allocates 2000 For Playgrounds In New Castle
City councilunanimously approved a 2000 appropriation for playground work after petitions from local groups. Restrictions bar nonresidents from employment while plans target grades on Delaware Avenue and the proposed boulevar from Highland to Neil Wannock boulevard. An ordinance to improve Shenango Street near the P and L E Westside station and pave the new thoroughfare will bill the railroad. Milholland presented Bell conduit extensions costing about 3000. Mayor Tyler reported 108 arrests and 241 in receipts. James Verner to inspect Marshall Street work at 3 per day. A cleanup day request was denied. Council to review Eastside oiling and garbage concerns with collector Travers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Gardner
Women's Federation of Clubs
Women’s College Club
Delaware Avenue
Moody
Park Avenues
Boulevar
Highland Avenue
Neil Wannock
Boyles
Gross
Park Avenue
Shenango Street
Milholland
Bell Company
Tyler
James Verner
Marshall Street
Civic League
David Jameson
Jefferson Street
Washington Street
Arlington
Class Night Plans Made at High School Auditorium
The annual class night exercises will be held in the high school auditorium Wednesday evening. The graduating class manages the affair with John Powers as president introducing speakers. A class donation feature will give each member a present. Leal Calvin acts as donor, assisted by Miss Jances Rice and Nell Pettibone.
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John Powers
Lass
Hich
The
Leal Calvin
Jances Rice
Nell Pettibone
Josephine Coast
Carol Chapman
Frances Rice
iMis Laura Sedgwick
Bertram Gilbert
Vesta Snyder
Genevieve Cal
Louise Treadwell
Albert Treser
Cleveland Man Returns After Short Visit
E. D. Carbaugh of Cleveland returns home after several days with Mrs. Carbaugh's agents Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Fealick of Norwood Avenue. Mrs. Carbaugh will remain for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Carbaugh
Cleveland
Assembly Devotes Day To Missions Efforts to expand home mission program at general assembly.
The general assembly devoted Tuesday to home missions with a report from Rev. A C Douglass D D proposing a joint committee to organize plans and salary provisions for home missions, evangelism commissions, and a higher 30 percent mission appropriation.
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Assembly
General Assembly
Board of Church Extension
A. C. Douglass
D. D
Board of Home Missions
Synodical Secretaries of Missions
Mountaineer
Arrests On Drunkenness Reckless Driving And Weapons Charge
Art McKibben was arrested at 2 am on drunkenness and reckless driving after reports across Mahoningtown and uptown. Tony Toyint faced carrying concealed weapons, fined $10 and costs. Mary Welsh Mary Mehan and Tom Welsh received sentences for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Adolph Tims charged with traffic violations and discharged by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art McKibben
Mahoningtown
Uptown
McKibben
Tony Toyint
M. Mulanese
Mary Welsh
Mary Mehan
Tom Welsh
Welsh
Adolph Tims
Hilliers
Mill
Washington Streets
Hillers
Tims
Arrested for Selling Liquor in Bawdy House Case
County Detective W. H. Dunlap and Lieutenant Phillips arrested Jake Smith last night on charges of keeping a bawdy house and selling liquor without a license. His place is on South Jefferson Street and he was committed to jail by Alderman Green in default of bail.
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W. H. Dunlap
Phillips
Jake Smith
Smith
South Jefferson Street
Alderman Green
Locate A. Shallenberger Sought by Brother and Sister in Law
Mrs Belle E Timmens a disabled woman at the G A R home near Braddock asks Police Chief Young to locate Abraham Shallenberger her brother of New Castle who has not been seen for 20 years and is well known in the area. she wishes to see him before she dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle E. Timmens
Braddock
Young
Abraham Shallenberger
New Castle
Patterson resigns as tax collector over ill health
John JD Patterson of Union township resigned as elected tax collector who never qualified. He presented the resignation to Judge Porter today. J H Hughes was appointed to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John JD. Patterson
Union Township
Porter
J. H. Hughes
Republicans and Democrats to Attend Harrisburg Committee Organizing
Register and Recorder William Eak, elected state committeeman by Republicans, and Attorney C. H. Akens, Democratic committeeman, depart this evening for Harrisburg to participate in the organization of their respective committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register and
William Eakin
C. H. Akens
Harrisburg
Boy Bitten by Dog Reported to Police
Hartzel Huston a 13 year old lad of 29 West Long Avenue was bitten by a dog owned by W. G. Lewis of Lyndal Street. The incident was reported to the police today. Huston is son of H. R. Huston of Long Avenue.
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Hartzel Huston
No. 29
West Long Avenue
W. G. Lewis
Lyndal Street
H. R. Huston
Long Avenue
Horse Stolen From Butler County Farm Report
A horse stolen from H. F. Jones's Harmony line farm near Butler was described as a sorrel mare about 1100 pounds and six years old. The report was sent to the police station today for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F.F. Jones
Harmony Line
Butler
DeFrance Named Next Ellwood City Postmaster
Barney DeFrance a local druggist and Democratic leader is set to be appointed Ellwood City postmaster to fill the Butler death vacancy. President Wilson expected to appoint this week with Senate confirmation imminent. DeFrance, a Grove City native and Grove City College graduate, has resided here over three years and led local Democratic efforts.
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Lilwood City
Ellwood City
Barney DeFrance
J. F E. Butler
Washington
Wilson
DeFrance
Senate
John Nye
J. E. Butler
James Menice
J. W. Humphrey
Grove City
Grove City College
University of Pittsburg
de France
City official salary unpaid. mandamus denied
Judge Porter rules no appropriation exists to pay W K Nowling sealer of weights and measures, upholding two acts as equally binding. The mandamus against Mayor Tyler and councilmembers is dismissed. Other verdicts include Mary Winter awarded 1000 in a collision suit, and water charges case for New Castle schools upheld with no change.
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W. K. Nowling
Porter
Nowling
Tyler
Ramsey
Lusk
Gilmore
Barnett
Mary Winter
Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company
Delegates’ Auto Parade Seeks Cars for Presbyterian Assembly
Volunteers arrange an auto tour to escort delegates to the United Presbyterian assembly tonight. Citizens with cars urged to assemble on Walnut Street to provide transport for the delegation leaving Second United Presbyterian Church at 6 p.m. The route covers East Washington, East, North, Highland, Lincoln, Centennial, Garfield, Delaware, Sheridan, Wallace, Jefferson, West Washington, Mill, Long, Mahoning Town, and returns to the church.
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United Presbyterian Assembly
Walnut Street
Second United Presbyterian Church
County Line
Washington Street
East Street
Highland
Lincoln
Centennial Street
Garfield
Delaware
Sheridan
Wallace
Jefferson
West Washington
Mill
Long Avenue
Mahoningtown
East Washington
Washington
Workhouse Sentences in Allegheny County Case
Tony Jero received 19 months at the Allegheny county workhouse for selling liquor keeping a bawdy house and attempting to break jail His wife drew five months for selling liquor Mabel Anderson got three months for selling liquor James Nick pled guilty to selling cigarets to minors and Romando Calvhio took nolle contendere on concealed weapons charges Other defendants pleaded guilty or were fined for gambling and related offenses with counts dropped or reduced.
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Tony Jero
Allegheny County
Porter
Jero
Mabel Anderson
James Nick
Romando Calvhio
Charles Burr
L. H. Simon
Ellwood City
Reverend J. B. Turner Addresses Assembly
Rev J B Turner of Philadelphia general secretary of the Presbyterian Historical Society addressed the U P general assembly in the interest of his society on Monday during his visit with Dr and Mrs H W McKee of the Guerard.
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J. B. Turner
Philadelphia
The
Presbyterian Historical Society
H. W. McKee
Guerard
U. P. General Assembly
Commissioner Corl Returns to Work After Hospital Stay
County Commissioner Jacob F. Corl returns to duty after several days in hospital. He is reported improved and back on the job this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corl
Jacob F. Corl
No Action On Referendum Petition Delays Report
The council did not act on the referendum petition this morning. City Clerk Brown said verification of names would be completed by Thursday morning and the report could be made then. Council allowed the matter to rest until the report is issued.
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Brown
Associated Charities Board Officers and Relief Efforts
The Associated Charities elected officers led by President H. H. Beck and General Secretary An etta Butler and filled the central council with J. O. Rodgers, B. F. Butler, H. H. Beck, and others. After a city fire displaced many families, the group mobilized quickly, distributing bedding and furniture and planning further aid as homes are found. Partial aid tallies include 11 beds, 18 mattresses, 28 blankets, 25 cotton dresses, 16 cotton vests, and 18 cotton hose provided so far.
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Board of
Associated Charities
H. H. Beck
J. O. Rodgers
F. A. Hover
Thomas Hinkson
B. F. Butler
Anetta Butler
L. M. Uber
Central Council
Board of the
R. A. McKinney
Frank Douds
J. L. Stratton
J. K. Furst
W. L. Campbell
Drunk Demands Recommendation From Mayor
A drunken man visited the mayor and demanded a recommendation after paying $5 the day before. The mayor ordered the intoxicated man locked up until sobered, and the visitor remarked he liked the mayor as he was taken to Cell No 1 in the city lockup. The mayor pondered what kind of recommendation to provide.
L C B A Founded At St Vitus Church
A new lodge of the L C B A was started last night at St. Vitus school hall with 20 charter members. Officers include Mrs Mary Rovengo president, Mrs Mary Vivano vice president, Mrs Amelia Gebia second vice president, and others. The lodge will meet twice monthly and was instituted by Mrs Rovengo with assistance from Mrs Uhl.
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St. Vitus
Mary Rovengo
Michael Uhl
Mary Vivano
Amelia Gebia
Teresa Scott
Mary Perino
Mary Massaro
Concetta Leonardo
Alice Conti
Concetta Perino
Amelia Augustino
Mary Conti
Clotilda Rossi
Louise Conti
Pasqualina DiCerbo
Presbyterians Debating Union With Southern Church
After two hours of debate the United Presbyterian general assembly decided not to ask presbyteries and congregations to vote on uniting with the Southern Presbyterian church. They unanimously supported submitting a referendum on a broader plan for union of all Presbyterian and Reformed bodies. The committee chair was Dr. W S McClure of New York.
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United Presbyterian General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian
United Presbyterian Churches
Unite All Presbyterians
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Ill
W.S. McClure
New York
Southern Presbyterian Church
Assembly
United Presbyterian
Fleeced By Con Men: Pete Scutich Targeted for $30
Pete Scutich of 316 Mahon Ave was swindled yesterday by two strangers, an Italian and a Russian, who promised a job at $13 weekly in exchange for $30 as security. They at the Hotel Henry, vanished after the money was handed over, leaving police with no clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Scutich
Mahoning Avenue
Pete
Henry
Seutich
Land for Electric Line Seizure Filed in Wayne Township
Bonds indemnifying Luisa Vulp, R. J. McKim, Carl Dallenbach, Bidwell Main, and W. M. Davidson were filed by Pittsburg Harmony Butler New Castle Street Railway. Land to be taken on Railroad Street. price dispute unresolved between owners and company.
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Luisa Vulp
R. J. McKim
Carl Dallenbach
Bidwell Main
W. M. Davidson
Wayne Township
Pittsburg, Harmony, Butler & New Castle Street Railway Company
Railroad Street
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Travers
S$ Axter
R. A. Hutchinson
A. Shellenberger
Butler CO
Manda
Sealer
J. L. Caplin
Southern Church
L.C.B.A
St. Vitus’ Church
St. Vitus’ School Hall
U. P
Bible Society
Harmony
Christian Fellowship
Scutich
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