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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
2
Polish residents gathered at Falcon's Alliance Hall No 146 Oakland for Independence Day observances marking Poland's May 3 1762 constitution anniversary. Mayor Tyler of New Castle and Attorney Em ery spoke amid a decorated gym., with a musical and literary program and patriotic songs.
Police officers here have been drawing lots to determine their vacation periods. Slips listing dates are placed in a hat and drawn, with each officer receiving the time on their slip. The first vacation period starts next week, and trades are being attempted to influence who goes first.
Police were summoned twice last night after women reported being followed by a man. One incident near the Ray Street fire department left the girls sheltering until an officer arrived, but the suspect was not seen. A second report near East Washington Street and Croton Avenue also found no one.
Real estate transfers listed with buyers and sellers across wards and townships. Notable entries include Samuel McCain to Ella Wysner in Union for 190, D S Kennedy to Porter in Mercer and Lawrence for 1650, and The Pittsburg company transfers to Annie Stankewicz and Ignacy Plaza in Wayne for 300 and 150 respectively.
A listing shows Joseph F. Flynn and Margaret C. Curto from New Castle, Susanna Hennesy from New Castle, Harry M. Patterson from New Galilee, Isabella Jane Bright from Moravia, Jesse W. Heckart from New Castle, Joseph Hroczaky from Volant, and Polona Astunula from Volant.
Council exonerates taxes on two Miller avenue lots tied to Polish church. Henry Dysart approved as new motorcycle policeman to curb street speed. J C Gilfillan outlines Jefferson street opening, city to pay 2500 for land. Morning after case shows booze used for jail overnight. Auto collision on public square injures William Jarvis.
The discussion covered frontage values on Water and Mill streets with a 100 percent basis for water frontage, 90 percent for the north side between East and Mill, and 75 percent for North Mill Street first square. Pollock described a per foot front value of 1500 dollars and noted the method sets land value by population preferences, while land and buildings are assessed separately.
Prof T J Morgan ill in South Mercer. W A Speaker visits from Youngstown. Roy Gillette from Stoneboro to city. Miss Clara Dart travels to Altoona. Don H Amsbury from Pittsburg visits. Mr and Mrs Harry James of Warren conclude city call. Numerous returns from Philadelphia, Cool Springs, Akron, Butler, Conneaut Lake. Dr R G Boak returns from Chicago surgical course. County Commissioner Jacob F Carl back from Altoona Memorial day. many others visit, return or travel in and around the city with assorted health and family notes.
A Woodlawn circle of friends held a morning breakfast at Cascade park in honor of Mrs David Weyer and then spent the hours afterward at the skating rink. Attending were Mrs Frank Wyman Mrs Chas Newbower and Miss Elizabeth Morgan.
Mrs Felix Guenther Jr and her children of Union Bridge Maryland will finish a visit this evening at the home of Mrs Guenther's parents Mr and Mrs James A Gardner of Pearson.
Mrs P S Travers of Cliff Street will entertain the Westside Sewing Club on Thursday evening in a social gathering with members attending from local households.
Mr and Mrs George Dillich and daughter Dorothy of Butler concluded a short visit with Mr and Mrs J E White of East Grant Avenue. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Enog McLure of Pearson Street.
Mrs. Harry Phillips of Long Avenue entertained the G A T Kensington Tuesday evening with fancywork music and refreshments. Miss Mary Grocutt assisted. Next Tuesday evening Mrs. Scott of Agnew Street will be hostess.
City health department inspectors conducted 1700 inspections in May. Contagious disease cases totaled 31, with Scarlet fever 2, Diphtheria 8, Typhoid 3, Tuberculosis 0, Whooping cough 4, and other illnesses noted. Also listed: 225 houses carded, 14 houses fenced, water analysis 29 samples, and 12 dead dogs, 6 dead cats.
Two women, Mrs Rhodes and Mrs Pyle, were injured in a street collision on Highland avenue near the downtown area. The roadster and touring car suffered major damage, with road conditions and misjudged passing cited by witnesses.
Berlin reports British aeroplane destruction at Bixschoote with its crew captured. May saw 300000 Russian privates and 1000 officers taken, along with 251 cannon and 576 machine guns in Galicia. Duitse forces claim gains near Souchez and Neuville St Vaast as Pri wet forest battles continue.
George Jack has returned from an extended western trip visiting the San Francisco exposition. He reports business conditions improving and notes crowds of residents in the nearby section report easier times and better prospects.
Central Christian Church will observe Children's Day next Sunday June 6 at 9 45 AM with songs recitations and exercises. The service aims to draw 666 attendees and raise 50 for foreign missions. It’s the first morning Children’s Day service. all church and Bible school members, cradle roll families and parents are urged to attend.
The church committee of St. Andrew's chapel will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in Dr. T. V. Williams' office. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
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