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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
5
In New Castle on June 8 the P and L E yardmaster C F Yardmaster and staff relocate to a new building at the Junction near the depot. Officials move from Gardner Avenue and B and O offices to the uptown facility, as the railroad consolidates offices in the area.
A special train will run over the L. E. railroad to Beaver Falls this evening for a delegation attending Billy Sunday meetings. The first passenger run over the Clin and Clearfield branch of the Shore line operated from Franklin toville, sixty miles, this morning. Chief
An old ad from E. W. Rose Line Co. of St. Louis promotes Zemo for dandruff removal with claims of a clean scalp and fine hair. It offers a $1 bottle sold by druggists and a 25 cent trial bottle at Geo. W. Clutton's drugstore with a money-back guarantee.
A newspaper notice describes a clearance of Misses Suits and fabrics with drastic price cuts. Items like Whipcords Satin Pan Taffeta and English Suiting are offered at substantial reductions from prior levels.
Dispatcher John Shaw of Youngstown bought the inaugural ticket as the new line opened. Over 250 passengers quickly took advantage, creating a productive territory for the local division of the Lake Shore.
During a Saturday fire near Sandy Lake, a special Lake Shore train ran from Franklin to the village carrying the fire engine. The 20 mile trip averaged fast pace with moments over a mile per minute, achieving a record run.
Beaver Pa June 4 In a brief habeas corpus hearing Mrs Charles Royal was released after Judge Holt learned no information or commitment had been filed. Attorney L M Seabring represented her. Coroner D C Moore had hinted at developments but none were announced. County Detective Copeland called the case dark regarding the murderer.
England and France will be represented in the speed boat championship during naval pageant week in Chicago from August 10 to 17. Commodore Thompson said Sir John Thornycroft and the Duke of Westminster will bring boats, with Germany, Italy and Switzerland also expected to attend.
W E Slack of Evans City who secured liquor for a man named Ifft admitted guilt on a Butler charge. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 380 days in jail for the alleged intemperate habits case.
Travel pitch offering a Burlington Route trip to Yellowstone Park with stagecoach and tent camping options. Promises illustrated folders, excursion rates, ticketing, and personalized planning by S. Prindiville Traveling Passenger Agent of C. B. & Q. R. R. based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
The P. and L. E. timetable shows slight morning improvements for West Pittsburg but afternoon and evening stops largely unchanged. No. 9 remains the last northbound train at 6 30 pm and 2 27 pm on Sundays. Residents say service ignores churchgoers visitors and workers in the industrial town. S. W. Cooper becomes watchman at Woodhouse Bopp silk mill, succeeding A. J. Reed. His son John also starts work there today.
Harrisburg notices the school code change starting this year shifting the financial year to begin the first Monday in July. The statewide $7,500,000 appropriation will be available next month rather than next Monday. Distributions to districts will use a new formula based on children and teachers, not eligible inhabitants. The breakdown includes $6,774,000 for common districts, $300,000 normal schools, $225,000 high schools, $50,000 nonresident pupils, $115,000 superintendent salaries, and $386,000 girls normal school and pedagogy.
Louis Houke comes back from a lengthy vacation spent at his old home in Tron New York reporting a pleasant stay and a cheerful absence.
Three prisoners released from the county jail under the insolvent act for inability to pay costs. J. E. Spinell served 30 days for larceny. Gaetana Ferrazano owed funds after a liquor without a license conviction with a $500 fine. Milos Mileltum served 30 days for carrying concealed weapons. All promised to keep the laws in the future.
Mr Hermon visits New Castle with Miss Margaret Stevenson as services at Hermon church set for 10 30 Sunday. Edward Boak guests of Mr and Mrs George Dean this Sunday. Perry Stevenson of West Pittsburg calls on friends for Decoration day. Philathea Mission class meets at Miss Marie Rays home Tuesday June 11. Mr and Mrs Slemins of New Castle guests of Mr and Mrs Harry White. Miss Sarah Pence and Mrs Leah Emery visit friends last week. Many youths enjoy Memorial day at McConnell s Mills. Mormon church Ladies Missionary society meets at Mrs Frank Gibsons Friday June 7. Hunt family plans annual reunion at Mr Manning Hunts home Wednesday June 5. Hermon Sabbath evening Children s Day exercises well attended.
Vaundaview notes corn planting showers and farmer good spirits. Mr and Mrs Justice visited relatives in Hubbard Ohio. Mrs Leish and Bertha spent day with Ohio relatives. William Hughes of Greenville guest at Thomas Vaughn. Mercer visitors with Mrs Cribs and her mother. Memorial Day evening at Mr Bradley's home featured social chat storytelling music and games with refreshments and praise for the Bradleys pretty house as a meetup spot.
Miss Mary M. Bartalme former school teacher and public guardian in Cook County will accept the assistant judge post at the juvenile court offered by circuit court judges. She will sit on the bench the first woman judge in Chicago and says the move is a step forward for girls and young women brought before the court.
State treasury end May balance stands at 9,963,025.10 with April close at 9,516,700.49. May receipts include 1,815,415.91 to the general fund and 12,986.27 to the sinking fund, while expenditures total 1,352,077.57 for the general fund and 30,000 for the sinking fund. The remaining balances are 9,175,272.35 in the general fund and 787,752.78 in the sinking fund.
Edenburg residents report a string of Sunday visits with friends and relatives from Lowellville Hillsville Akron Grove City Leesburg New Middletown Ellwood City Orangeville Ashtabula Niles Mahoningtown Pittsburgh and New Castle. The Ladies Home Missionary Society of the M E church will meet Wednesday to elect officers. Lloyd B. Cameron died suddenly in Shelby Ohio and his funeral was held at his parents home with burial in Graceland cemetery.
A group of prominent musicians held the first in a series at the Bowery mission last night. About 600 men from the city’s floatsam attended as the audience, with works from the classic masters reflecting a strong emotional influence for good.
The concert presented Rubinstein Schumann Mendelssohn and Tschaikovsky. The experiment was a complete success. The audience consisted of rough downcast individuals seeking relief from cheap lodging houses or street heat. Applause grew from sullen to enthusiastic.
The president of Hewitt Bros. Soap Co in Dayton Ohio urges buyers to try Easy Task soap. Buy two cakes for ten cents, use one bar, and get a dime back if it isn’t as described. Thousands of women reportedly endorse the claim.
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