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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
6
Ellwood City officials including Chief Reilly prepare to answer charges of incompetence at a special Thursday meeting. The police chief and force deny wrongdoing, saying no charges exist beyond Special Officer Wittee’s arrest of Cole in a mistaken restraint incident.
Ellwood City Odd Fellows members held a memorial service at Locust Grove Cemetery yesterday afternoon. They formed at the lodge hall, marched with the Odd Fellows band leading, and Rev. Charles Bell of Slippery Rock United Presbyterian Church spoke at the graves where flowers were laid.
No pay at major Ellwood City plants Saturday afternoon and evening left town quiet. Police had little to do while merchants reported fair business. Paydays at the forge and tube works are next Saturday, expected to boost commerce.
Miss Clara Raighter an India missionary spoke at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Her address on Indian customs was brief yet insightful noting natives are learning the story of Jesus and that significant results have begun. Communion was featured in the service.
Jacob Stiglitz a young Ellwood City merchant rented a train ride to New Castle but fell asleep en route missing the meeting with his date. He woke in Youngstown and returned by trolley only to learn the girl chose someone else. He will resume weekly candy deliveries to New Castle as before.
Ellwood City residents mourn the death of John Summerville in Steubenville after a brief illness. His widow, a former local girl, is only 23 and mother to a newborn. She previously lost her husband Mr Bulmer and faced bereavement again as she works locally at Bell Telephone and then a news depot before meeting Summerville.
Miss Cassie Smith begins work as bookkeeper for Gardner Brothers. Grace Nye returns from a short visit with friends in New Castle. Cassie Showalter of Butler visits Ellwood City for several days. Mr and Mrs E R Trushel of Beaver Falls visit town for several days. Mrs Robert Glenn returns from Stinhora where she was called by a relative illness. Mrs Hasi and her daughter Lucile, who taught in Beaver last term, have returned home.
The corner stone for the new Reformed church at Crescent avenue and Eighth street was laid with a 3 PM ceremony in Ellwood City. Rev. S A Stamm presided as the building progresses toward a brick modern structure costing about 7000 dollars, with occupancy planned by September.
Police report a young hotel employee was robbed of a diamond chip locket. A quiet search found the items hidden under a stand in another room. No arrests expected as the suspect was discharged and the other girl refused to prosecute.
Specimens from Ellwood City schools are shown in a Lawrence avenue store. Officials say the handwriting quality improved after penmanship was taught in the schools. H. K. Fultz supervised this branch and is proud of the results.
Farmers near Ellwood City report better fruit and grain yields this year aided by generous rains. Wheat and oats thrive and despite light grass, pastures are heavy. If frost stays away, apples and peaches promise a bountiful fruit harvest.
Ed Eakin of Franklin spends a few days here while visiting Youngstown. Mr and Mrs Ira Hoffmeister, George and John Anderson visit Slippery Rock friends. Numerous calls and leisure gatherings mark Memorial Day and Sunday visits among residents of Hillsville Struthers Youngstown and nearby towns.
University of Chicago co eds show only two per cent express a wish to marry while 98 per cent avoid declaring such desire until questioned, suggesting a reluctance to discuss marriage plans openly.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on June 5 a sensational tale unfolds around Miss Cleo V Lucas and Dr John W Sherman awaiting trial for murder Sherman shot his brother in law over an estate dispute A marriage attempt at the jail aimed to seal Miss Lucas lips by making her Mrs Sherman but the ceremony was deemed illegal and the judge did not allow the bride to testify The conviction carried a ten year prison term.
An old advertisement touts EZO for bunions corns callouses and foot pain. It promises rapid relief within five minutes after applying and urges readers to buy 25 cents worth through a druggist or mail orders prepaid by Ezo Chemical Co. Rochester New York, with Geo W. Clutton of New Castle Pennsylvania as distributor.
Joseph Lefevre and Albert Stutz of Butler were injured when their buggy was struck by a locomotive at Center avenue crossing. The horse was killed and the buggy demolished. Both men were taken to Butler General Hospital for treatment.
Repair services offered for all typewriters at a very reasonable figure. Send a card for an estimate to J. A. Webb at 306 Pearson street 24316.
Governor Tener approves Adams bill to reorganize the state insurance department. A new commissioner will lead with a $7,500 salary and a larger staff, including deputy examiner, actuary, chief examiner, and multiple examiners, clerks, and inspectors, tripling the present force. Authority granted to hire extra examiners as needed.
In Pottstown Pennsylvania on June 6 Clara Favinger ten is year old was saved from drowning by a shepherd dog in the Schuylkill canal near the town. Her sister Nellie eight watched as the dog grabbed the dress and kept her head above water until Arthur Murray nearby resident swam to aid and pulled Clara from the water.
Public interest notice touts HYOMES vapor treatment for chronic catarrh with daily inhaler use. Directions: pour HYOMEI into boiling water, breathe vapors under a towel for several minutes after which sleep improves and nasal congestion eases. Trial available from Booths Hyomei Co. Buffalo N. Price 50 cents. full outfit $1.00 at Geo W Clutton.
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