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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
3
Anty Drudge extols Fels-Naptha as a lifelong laundry friend that saves work and time. Mrs. Youngwife frets over ruined frocks while the narrator urges washing in cool or lukewarm water, following simple directions on the red and green wrapper to keep clothes white and clean and extend their wear.
Delegates from New Castle district to attend the Epworth League convention at the First M E Church in Sharon on June 10 and 11. The program includes devotional services, debates on if the league is a spent force, papers like A Million a Year by Esther Emery, and an illustrated lecture by Prof. Elliott.
The county released continued bridge contracts listing multiple bidders and amounts for various routes such as McCracken, Coffee, Satterfield, Deer creek and others across Pulaski and Plaingrove townships. Bidders include Kimbrough & Elder George Axe Nelson Meredith Co Farris Bridge Co Woods & Golder and Steel Concrete Construction Co with totals ranging from about 749 to 3 590 dollars.
Representative Thomas W. Bradley proposes a bill to fine $100 for producing unnecessary noise with any musical instrument after a health warning. He plans to test the measure in the District of Columbia if enacted.
A columnist compares African dirt washing with clay to using Easy Task laundry soap. The piece promotes Easy Task as a cocoanut oil borax haphtha and wholesome tallow soap that removes dirt and fights disease germs, praising twenty five years of reputation and a five cent cake price.
Report of the viewers on a Connoquenessing river bridge location between Ellwood City and Hazel Dell was not approved. Judge Porter said no highway leads to the site, the report was vacated, and residents vow to seek a new view.
Ellwood City residents discuss Constable Ed Reilly’s return of the First ward Eagles club for liquor law violations after impostor visitors from St. Louis alleged alcohol sales. Reilly and police aim to clear the matter in court amid broader efforts to crack down on clubs and enforce temperance laws.
Ellwood City fire committee opened three bids for the new fire department building but made no recommendation as all bids exceeded the $8,000 estimate. Two bids were well above the estimate, one closer to the target. Council will decide at Thursday night’s meeting, aiming to start work and install the department by fall. The Fountain Avenue paving ordinance also awaits final passage.
Miss Margaret Means of Butler visits town. Dr Silag Stevenson was a recent visitor in New Castle. Harry Stiglitz of Wampum visited yesterday. PW pistol is home after a Cambridge Springs visit. Miss Mae Kirker of Würtemberg caller in Ellwood recently. The regular weekly meeting of the RME girls was held last night. Agent Kirk of Lake Erie returned from Pittsburg.
A fragment shows a woman accusing a man of identity and memory to explain a past gesture at a cafe. The dialogue mentions a hospital visit and a shared pie, reflecting a social scene and mistaken recognition in a wartime or medical context.
The body of Charles Irwin Liebendorfer was buried at Wurtemburg United Presbyterian cemetery after arriving from his home. Scores of friends and neighbors paid last respects to the Navy seaman who was killed in service. His enlistment would have expired this month, a noted sorrow in his loss. The article also notes 19th century German grain duty impacts and German population shifts, including a WB migration trend tied to tariff changes.
An extra large lot on Winter avenue one block west of Highland avenue is offered cheaply by owner with good reasons. W. McKee Kelley & Co Hoyt Building handles listing. Miss Ethel Harrington of Wallace avenue visits friends at Rock Creek.
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