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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1912

Page

6

Hazel Dell Councilmen Held Office Legally Says Judge Porter

Judge Porter's opinion declares Hazel Dell councilmen remain in office legally. The ruling centers on a 1911 petition by 88 citizens alleging unlawful elections and improper appointees to fill vacancies. The decision addresses terms, resignations, and the legitimacy of the 1911 organizational actions.

Hazel Dell Porter James Barron Willis Houk Thomas Marshall James Kennedy Uriah Roe W. M. Wright Thomas Clark J. C. Hichenlaub T. J. Newton Kennedy Wright Roe Clark John Mattock James Hazen Mattock Hazen J. C. Eichenlaub Hazen Dell Thomas

Viewers Named to Determine Land Disputes

Judge Porter appointed J. H. Preston H. A. Wilkison J. A. B. Walker John Snare P. K. Fike J. H. Porter and F. R. Woods as viewers in the James Book v Pennsylvania Railroad land dispute in North Beaver Township. The same panel serves William H. Weinschenk v Western Allegheny Railroad Shenango Township and Edward Allison v Pennsylvania Railroad North Beaver Township. The view of the nar rows road was continued until September term.

James Book Pennsylvania Railroad Company Porter J. H. Preston H. A. Wilkison J. A. B. Walker John Snare P. K. Fike J. H. Porter F. R. Woods North Beaver Township William H. Weinschenk Western Allegheny Railroad Company Shenango Township Edward Allison Narrows Road

Bohemian Police Target Film Theaters to Display Wanted Persons

City police in Bohemia order motion picture managers to show images of individuals sought for crimes. The directive aims to publicly identify suspects and aid in their apprehension. Authorities stress compliance to aid investigations and public safety.

Bohemia

Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Sues over Trading Stamps

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company sues Sperry and Hutchinson in Newark New Jersey Supreme Court seeking 725699 dollars claiming a 1909 contract to supply 1.18 merchandise value per 990 stamps. It alleges it issued 725,669,000 stamps worth 1,451,338 dollars and received only 50 cents value per 990 stamps. The court denied a bill of particulars and ordered interrogatories.

New York New Jersey Newark Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Sperry and Hutchinson Company Tea Company Gummere Sperry & Hutchison Company

Women in China Keep Their Surnames After Marriage

In China married women retain their own family names, reflecting the belief that a person’s name holds substantial importance in society. The practice underscores cultural emphasis on lineage and individual identity within marriage.

China

Poison Squad at Hahnemann College Feeds Caffeine

Eight student volunteers in Philadelphia under Dr. Edmund Nesbit were fed caffeine in water for thirty days to study its effects. Several suffered severe headaches and nausea, one collapsed and needed hospitalization but recovered. The experiment included daily vital checks and doses kept secret from participants.

Philadelphia Hahnemann Medical College Hahnemann College Edmund T. Nesbit Hering Nesbit

Poisoned Pen Rumors Stir Seventh Ward

Whispers claim anonymous letters aim to sow family quarrels in the Seventh ward. An investigation led to a party ordered to leave the area, with details kept dark while inquiries continue and further light may come soon.

Seventh Ward Sunday School Picnic Planned at Robinsons Grove

Committees have been appointed to organize the Seventh Ward Presbyterian Sunday school picnic to be held on June 11 at Robinsons grove. Special cars will be secured to transport picnickers and a fine time is anticipated. The primary department has long held picnics at Robinsons grove with E. S. Robinson hosting, this year the whole school joins in.

Seventh Ward Presbyterian Robinson’s Grove Robinson's Grove E. S. Robinson

Firemen Quell Small Lacock Street Blaze Behind Home

Seventh ward firefighters responded to a rear Lacock Street residence near Ced ar street on Monday afternoon to battle two sheds ignited by a spark from a passing locomotive. A hydrant near the St Charles hotel supplied a water stream that quickly extinguished the blaze.

Seventh Ward Lacock Street Cedar Street St. Charles

Machinery Revives Mill Street Site Under New Castle Box

Machinery arrives from other box factories and is installed in the Mill Street building formerly used by Lawrence Lumber and New Castle Box. The Mahoningtown factory runs day and night. Ruined machinery from the fire debris may be sold as junk.

Mill Street Lawrence Lumber Company New Castle Box Company Mahoningtown

Improvement of Clayton Street Near Newell and Cedar

The improvement of Clayton Street between Newell Avenue and Cedar Street is now at the property owners. Councils will act soon under ordinances signed by the mayor directing notice to owners to lay sidewalks within 60 days. The street was paved in the last two weeks.

Clayton Street Newell Avenue Cedar Street

Auto for Fire Chief Proposed After Long Run

The fire chief was forced to make a three mile run from the uptown department to the Seventh ward in a horse drawn vehicle. Officials plan to purchase an automobile to replace the slow trip and speed response.

Uptown Seventh Ward

Reception Arrangements For New Seventh Ward Pastor

Arrangements have been completed for a congregational reception for Rev. D. C. Whitmarsh the new pastor of the Seventh Ward Presbyterian church on Thursday evening at the church. The program is being prepared to help pastor and people become acquainted.

D. C. Whitmarsh Seventh Ward Presbyterian Church

Constable Shaffer Reports From Seventh Ward Court

Constable W. S. Shaffer testified at court yesterday afternoon and reported no ward news beyond street conditions. He urged removal of stones from unpaved streets.

W. S. Shaffer Seventh Ward

New Castle High School To Graduate Six Seniors

Six members of the senior class at New Castle high school will graduate Friday evening. The graduates include Mahoningtown students Misses Clara Pitzer Alice Matthews Theo Thompson and Messrs Martin McCann Ray Rhodes and Claire Gilmore. Rhodes will have a part on the class day program Thursday evening.

New Castle High School Mahoningtown Clara Pitzer Alice Matthews Theo Thompson Messrs Martin McCann Ray Rhodes Claire Gilmore Rhodes

Mahon ingtown Graduate Plans University of Pennsylvania Dentistry

Martin McCann a New Castle high school senior will graduate Friday evening and likely study dentistry. He is considering entering the University of Pennsylvania to pursue dental training.

Martin McCann Mahoningtown New Castle High School University of Pennsylvania

Forge and Bolt Plant Delayed Sale Hinders Operation

The Forge and Bolt works in the Seventh ward ceased operation yesterday and is not expected to resume until the property sale is negotiated. The sale, previously set for Monday, has been postponed to next Wednesday.

Seventh Ward

Pay Day At New Castle Asphalt Block Works

Monday afternoon workers at the New Castle Asphalt Block plant received wages as the facility continued full capacity operations. The larger payroll reflected sustained output and steady employment.

New Castle

Daugherty Couple to Move to Virginia About June 20

J Burl Daugherty and his bride are visiting the Seventh ward and plan to relocate to Virginia around June 20. Their household goods will be shipped from the ward at that time.

J. Burl Daugherty Bride Virginia

Hat Lost in Small Box Factory Fire at Freman Walters Site

A minor blaze at a box factory yesterday damaged a clock and caused Freman Walters to lose his hat. Fire crews contained the incident with limited damage and no injuries reported.

Freman Walters

Fireman Reassigns‑ Hat Swap After Barrels Blaze

A blaze involving barrels led to a fireman receiving a new helmet or lid for protection on the job. The incident triggered equipment updates and safety precautions.

Beaver Falls and Youngstown Update From Local Ward News

Miss Helen Walters improves as residents report visits and trips. Bert McKibben returns from Beaver Falls while Mr Gongaware plans a move to Youngstown. James Sheldon and family back from Ohio and several locals attend Billy Sunday meetings. A Seventh ward church circle meets Friday at Mrs Patterson's home and delegation plans for Hazel Dell Sabbath school convention with special Harmony line rate.

Helen Walters Bert McKibben Beaver Falls Gongaware Seventh Ward Youngstown James Sheldon Ohio Mary and Martha McClain Woodawn Uber Morgan Earl Riley Evangelist H. E. Coneby Opportunity Circle The Presbyterian Church J. D. Patterson Clyde Bierly J. H. Bierly F. W. Guy Liberty Street Moore Mercer County McCoy Lafayette Street Hazel Dell Brum New Castle Martin Avalon Ed Duff Charles Thirlkeld Pittsburg Edwin Cole Wm. Koerner Elizabeth Jose McQuaid Elsie McCarter Messrs Frank and Charles Caughey Beaver

Hobble skirt boosts shoe sales worldwide

The Louisville Courier Journal notes the hobble skirt has doubled women's shoe sales globally. Women now take two steps where once they took one, causing shoes to wear out twice as fast.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Home Treatment for Tuberculosis at Home Evidence and Testimony

A letter from Colwyn Pennsylvania touts Eckmans Alterative as a home remedy for tuberculosis and lung troubles. The writer Mary Wasson describes long illness with cough night sweats and weight loss and claims complete recovery for ten years after using the medicine. She recommends requesting the Eckman Laboratory booklet for more evidence.

Colwyn (Darby Eckman Mary Wasson Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

OWA Woman Well Again

Ottumwa Iowa resident Harriet E. Wampler credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with alleviating long standing female troubles. She urges others to try the remedy and notes its herbal ingredients and near forty year reputation.

Ottumwa Iowa United States Lydia E. Pinkham Harriet E. Wampler S. Ransom Street Lydia E. Pi

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