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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1911

Page

2

Rev Smith Preaches at First Methodist in City Campaign

Rev Joseph Smith evangelist who will preach twice daily at the airdome over the next ten days spoke at the First Methodist church Sunday morning. He called his text a doxology and contrasted spiritual blessings with material ones, praising the city’s Sunday campaign. Rev Clemens invited parishioners to attend at the airdome without feeling they desert their church.

Joseph Smith Airdome First Methodist Church Clemens

Doctor in Reading Forgives Debts Owed by Patients

Dr F H Brobst of Reading announces a two year world trip and cancels all outstanding professional debts. He notes 613 accounts totaling thousands of dollars will be donated to the respective debtors with no future remittance demanded.

Reading F. H. Brobst

Bee stings claim cure rheumatism in Cincinnati case

Cincinnati June 5 Bee expert Fred W Muth treats rheumatism with weekly bee stings on the arm of John Renner a long plagued patient. About 100 stings per session have reduced his limp and pain. Italian bees from Muths Clifton apiary are used with medical experts watching the unproven method.

Cincinnati Fred W. Muth John Renner Renner Muth Clifton

Keystone Boy to Head Chicago Stock Exchange

From a blacksmith’s apprentice to president of Chicago’s stock exchange in 22 years James L Townsend will be elected without opposition. Townsend born in Lima Pennsylvania in 1862 left home at 15 to seek work in Chicago where he began in a blacksmith shop.

United Press Chicago Stock Exchange America James L. Townsend Townsend Lima

Bailey A Factor In Divorce

In McKinley Texas J H Smith seeks divorce from his wife alleging grounds amid opposition to United States Senator Bailey while he backing the senator.

Bailey United Press M’kinley Tex J. H. Smith United States Texas

Labor Day Celebration Set With Maurer Address

Hon James H Maurer of Berks county will speak at the Labor Day celebration at Cascade park. Efforts roll to secure U S Senators W S Kenyon and A B Cummings with Philip Evans urging Kenyon to attend. Labor day committees are in place and sports events are planned for a large regional event across Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.

James H. Maurer Pennsylvania Berks County United States W. S. Kenyon A. B. Cummings Philip Evans Evans Ohio Cascade Park

Fisherman pulled into Shenango river near Sharon

George Dakos of Sharpsville was dragged into the Shenango river while fishing at slack water on a Saturday. His companions heard his cries, jumped in, and pulled him to shore where he was resuscitated. An enormous fish on the line is suspected as the culprit.

Sharon George Dakos Sharpsville Shenango River Dakos

Cosel Clothing Co Sale Converts Stock to Cash

After bankruptcy court settlement and creditor satisfaction the Cosel Clothing Co announces a storewide liquidation with all stock reduced to 50 percent of the former marks. Hundreds of shoppers visited the Cosel Store last week as bargains attracted many customers.

Leavin Cosel Clothing Company

Tennis doubles finals at Country Club decided

Miss Agnes Wallace and W R Hillary defeated Miss Louise Treadwell and Gilbert Patterson in the cup final at the Country club on Saturday afternoon. The match ended 6 4, 6 4, 1 6 and 6 3 after delays from Memorial day.

Agnes Wallace W. R. Hillary Louise Treadwell Gilbert Patterson Country Club

Prominent figures cited for 1914 party nominations in state

The piece notes lawmakers expected to seek major posts in 1914 including Senator William C. Sproul for governor, George B. Alter for honors, Treasurer Wright, and William Coleman Freeman. It also mentions Speaker Cox possibly becoming a judge, Alter for a bench, Shreve eyeing Congress, Jones for senate or Congress, Hulings for Congress with Speer of Oil City as current representative.

William C. Sproul Chester General Assembly George B. Alter Allegheny County Friends of Charles F. Wright Susquehanna Wright William Coleman Freeman Lebanon Freeman John F. Cox Alter Milton W. Shreve Erie Congress BE. E. Jones Senate Willis J. Hulings P. M. Speer Oil City

Murder suspect is captured in Wellsville murder case

Rochester Pa June 5 Through the vigilance of the Rochester police department Edward Johnston colored was arrested Saturday on a charge of the murder of C C Bowers at Wellsville Ohio Thursday night Johnston is believed to be one of four men who robbed and murdered Bowers shortly after midnight and Ohio authorities feel confident he is the man they want.

Rochester Rochester Police Department Edward Johnston C. C. Bowers Wellsville Johnston Bowers Ohio

Verdict favors Megouns in Sharon street rail accident suit

After hours of deliberation the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in the case of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Megoun against the Sharon and Wheatland street railway for 15000. Mrs Megoun was awarded 4837.50 and Mr Megoun 645 for injuries from the East State street Erie crossing wreck over a year ago.

Sharon Frank Megoun

Train kills man as he hurries to catch trolley car

V. Graddish, 25, of West Butler was struck and killed by a Bessemer and Lake Erie train while rushing to reach a trolley. The incident occurred near the crossing, with no further details released.

V. Graddish West Butler Bessemer and Lake Erie

Two Wives Will Not Make Trouble in Pittsburg

Peter C. Sharp, 82, lives with his two wives Ann Catherine 72 and Louisa 50 in the Sharp cottage after decades apart. Ann Catherine, once presumed dead since 1871 Chicago fire, reunited with Sharp in California and chose harmony, saying there is room for both in their home and garden.

Pittsburg Kan Peter C. Sharp Ann Catherine Louisa Sharp Chicago War Department Oakland Cal Ann Mr. Sharp Johnsville N. Y California

Great Conference on Home Missions in Shenango Presbytery

Following the Shenango presbytery regular meeting, June 13 at Central Presbyterian church, two home missions sessions will unfold. Afternoon talks feature Joseph McAfee on national missions, Dr. J M McJunkin on state missions, and Dr S F Hershey on presbyterial missions. Evening program hosts John McAfee for a popular address.

Shenango John McAfee

Fourth aviator completes flight Paris to Rome

Rome reports M. Vidart as the fourth aviator to finish the Paris to Rome leg, landing at 9 10 after leaving Ceccina Saturday. Ensign Conneau Garris and Frey were earlier arrivals. The Rome Turin stage is unlikely to be abandoned despite danger crossing the Apennines.

Rome Paris M. Vidart Ceccina Conneau Garris Frey Rome-Turin Apennines Florence Bologna Turin

Beaver Falls Moves to Become a City

A new movement is launched in Beaver Falls to elevate the borough to third class city status. Supporters push for formal incorporation and local governance changes as the effort gains momentum among residents and officials.

Beaver Falls Borough

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