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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
5
The Philadelphia Press notes 1816 as a year without a summer with sharp frosts every month. January and February mild, but March cold, continual frosts through June, and heavy ice in many months. Drought and crop losses forced prices for corn to rise sharply.
The weekly weather bulletin notes unfavorable corn growth in major states due to cool dry conditions. Spring wheat was too cool and dry in eastern regions, while cotton areas saw generally favorable weather with ample sun. Texas and Oklahoma reported good showers and adequate moisture, but northern regions remained cool or cloudy with drought worries growing in parts of New Mexico and Utah.
Pulaski News notes Friday visits by Fred Hull in Mahondagtown and Mary MacClenahan in New Castle. George D. Brown the postmaster visited Sharon. Earl Stambaugh and William Armstrong called in Pulaski. Charles Simpson traveled from Mahoningtown to train horses last Thursday. Mrs. Ferrell Fisher and Miss Wilson visited Sharon. Ayers family returned from Sharon. Florence McWilliams plans days in Sharon with William Armstrong. A shower for Mr and Mrs Johnston was held at Mrs Gibson's home Thursday evening.
At the June 4 meeting Ellwood City council reduced the city tax millage by one and a half mills to 12. The general fund loses one mill and the electrical fund a half mill. The sinking fund remains at five mills, general at five and a half, electrical at one and a half. The electrical department remains self-sustaining. Charles E. Whistler was elected to council to replace George B. Reed who moves to Philadelphia. An ordinance for a $40 000 bond issue for the subway and sewer passed. A basement entrance for Frank Biodori's Fourth Street building received first reading. John Schiedemantle joined the board of health for five years and Dr Iseman for four.
Ellwood City June 4 Bert Strutt of Hazel Dell was arrested by Chief Reilley after he defended his mother from husband Henry Strutt’s abuse. The father filed charges. both were released on bail as cases expected to be aired before the squire.
The Seventh ward facility reports daily arrivals as about 60 horses train on the Lake Erie circuit grounds. Trainer Alex Holder says favorable weather could push the number to 75 next week, with top local sprinters already on site and a promising meet ahead.
The Two Oclock club met at Cedar street home of Mrs. Lee Wettich for an informal evening. Guests included Mrs. Pinkerton, Mrs. Arble, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Skelton, Mrs. Bender, Mrs. McWilliams and Mrs. Hyde with refreshments served later.
Ellwood City residents travel to Zelienople for class night and graduation events at the Zelienople high school. Rev. Lewis Reiter opens with a sermon, Geneva College President Dr. Henry George gives the address, Kerner's Orchestra provides music, and 25 cent admissions apply for all ceremonies. Alumni banquet follows with a trolley trip to Butler for supper at the Nixon hotel.
S B Marshall of Burnstown, about 28, killed near the tunnel in Ellwood City. He was walking on the tracks and likely didn’t hear the fast B and O train pass over him. Body mangled, taken to Buchanan morgue. funeral arrangements not yet set. He lived with his father Dunwoodie Marshall and worked as a carpenter.
Efforts are under way to add the Seventh Ward Independent team to the New Castle City league as the season opens this afternoon. Supporters believe the squad could compete with fast teams and contend for the pennant if admitted. A strong public sentiment favors entering the league.
A two night grand reception and party next week at the Casino skating rink, under St. Agatha's church, aims to raise funds for a new church. Rev Father Brady hopes to advance the project with supper and dancing, with Frank B. Gilmore of New Castle directing the dancing and James' orchestra providing music.
Arrangements for the anniversary services at the Seventh Ward Methodist church are completed. A special sermon will be delivered in the evening. The exercises commemorates the first probationers from forty years ago and the three years of the present pastor’s tenure.
Mrs Josephs a woman peddler was arrested for violating borough laws by selling wares without a license. At arraignment a friend pleaded for a $5 fine in exchange for a brief peddling permit. The burgess approved a permit but the man called him tight and tore up the document.
Girard Ohio June 4 John L Davies of Girard and in charge of a steam shovel at the Culebra out of the Canal Zone has broken all records for earth excavation in the big ditch. On March 22 Davies removed 4823 yards in eight hours.
W. C. Doyle has broken ground for a fine brick residence on Edgewood avenue in North Highland Plan. The project marks a notable addition to the northern district, signaling continued development and housing expansion in the area.
A promotional notice offering a free ten day at home treatment for leucorrhoea and other female ailments. It promises cure without doctors, asks readers to mail address, and mentions a free companion booklet WOMAN'S OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. The message targets mothers and daughters, urging immediate response from readers.
Borough Treasurer F E Dambach presented a report to the city council indicating the general fund balance remains strong with funds allocated to cover sewer deficits and a surplus in the sinking fund bearing interest. Local sports note warns of Verona vs Shelby game and Ellwood City Independents travel plans as several residents visit neighboring cities.
Clerk George Welker announced the caveat against probating the will of the late Mary L Budd has been dismissed and costs placed on caveator DeWayne Greenwood of Youngstown. The will will be entered to probate today by attorney Oscar J Denny representing the estate.
Death Valley in California sits 278 feet below sea level, marking the lowest point of dry land in the United States.
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