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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
10
W C Carson city assessor was knocked to the ground by his horse in a barn incident. The horse kicked as Carson fed chickens before breakfast, injuring his hand. he plans to feed the animal first thereafter.
June 19 is the new date for the Y M C A boys orchestra concert. The event was moved from June 5 due to the Sabbath school convention in the city. Tickets bought for the first date will be honored at the concert.
Arrangements underway for a shooting contest at the Lawrence Gun Club grounds Saturday afternoon. A large number of local shooters are expected to compete with several visitors joining in. The tournament is open to all who wish to participate.
Local notice records individuals William E. Baker and Mary J L Williams in New Castle with associated references to Perry and Murray. The fragmentary text mentions names in relation to Perry and Murray, indicating a possible civil or property matter. Further details are unreadable in the source.
Daniel Best of Pitcairn Pennsylvania was critically injured in a premature cannon discharge during a salute to Governor Cox at the Ohio Northern University commencement. Best, a former student, was handling the rammer and had just loaded the powder when the cannon exploded. The rammer was hurled several hundred yards and Best suffered severe facial burns and loss of sight in both eyes.
Rev. Elmer Pennewell of Euclid Avenue Methodist Church refused a wedding fee after performing the ceremony for Miss Dorothy Maisee and Clifton Hunt. He returned the envelope unopened, stating that accepting payment for a wedding is not his duty and equates to charging for baptisms.
Washington June 5 Senator Hitchcock introduced an amendment to the tariff bill for a graduated tax on the output of cigars cigarets and plug tobacco by individual companies. The plan aligns with Attorney General McReynolds aim to dissolve the tobacco trust by limiting production. The proposed rates would curb output enough to force rivals into the market to meet demand.
Members of Uniform Bank No percent K of P of this city will camp this summer at Sea Isle City near Atlantic City New Jersey. The four state camp opens August 21 with General J L Myland and others attending. Myland has reached a high office in the Uniform Rank.
This evening at the YMCA the Boys orchestra will hold its final rehearsal as they prepare a concert program to be presented in two weeks.
Dr Stephen C Storck a 35 year old dentist living at the Coronet hotel in New York leaped from the eighth floor after an anxious day over market losses Mrs Storck witnessed the suicide The article also notes Mrs P L Craig and daughter Margaret leaving for Princeton to attend Lawrenceville School commencement for Earl Craig with plans to visit Mrs Craig's sister Mrs William Campbell in Wayne before returning
At a YMCA meeting the Church league lacks a fourth participating team. Reformed Presbyterian First Methodist and Bannist sent representatives while Park Christian or Croton Methodist are being approached to join. A four team schedule was planned but with only three teams confirmed, ten games will be played among the existing clubs until the fourth team is named.
Lee Cage of Wheeling West Virginia testified in U S district court that he killed Detective John J Reardon of Pittsburgh during 1910 labor riots at Steubenville The confession faces double jeopardy limits as Cage was previously acquitted for Reardons murder Inside a civil suit arising from Reardons death Judge Satter oversaw the hearing
An unusually large audience is expected Friday evening at Emmanuel Baptist church for Judas Maccabeus by the Protheroe Oratorio Society. Noted soloists Miss Emma Baumann Madam Hughes Bodgecomb J Gordon Jones and Thos Jenkins will lead the performance after weeks of rehearsals.
Miss Anne Morgan sailed to Europe aboard the LaFrance where her father’s body was brought home. She defended the turkey trot as harmless and not immoral, saying if people want to dance they should go ahead. J P Morgan Jr. delayed the ship’s departure briefly to bid farewell to his sister.
Mrs A C Robinson is much improved. Mrs W G Knapper was in New Castle Tuesday. Carpenters busy at W G Knapper's house. Miss Ruby Cover was a New Castle caller Tuesday. Mr A C Robinson returned Monday from Chicago. Mrs Harlen Hahn of New Castle spent Friday with her parents here. Mrs Thomas and children of Coraopolis were Sunday guests of John Gibson. Mrs C N Cherry and Miss Mary Gibson were New Castle shoppers Tuesday. Mrs J F McWilliams and children of New Castle spent Sunday with friends here. Mr and Mrs Samuel Landis of Rock Creek Ohio spent Friday at the home of Wm Landis. The many friends of Mrs Taylor Robinson are glad she is able to be out again and much improved. The ice cream social by the Edenburg band Friday and Saturday evenings was a success with big crowds.
Miss Hazel Tidball of Epworth street Mrs. George Stokley and children of the Seventh ward have returned from Mercer where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison over the graduation of their son Paul Hazen Morrison.
T H Simpson visited Sharon on Wednesday. Bernice Boyd returned home from New Castle Wednesday evening. Thomas Walker of West Middlesex visited Pulaski on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs David Nessle of New Castle were Pulaski callers on Wednesday. Children day exercises are set for Sunday at the Presbyterian church. W D Semple spent Tuesday evening with his parents near New Wilmington.
In Philadelphia on June 4 Mrs. W Opie Grace sues for divorce from Eugene Grace after being acquitted in Atlanta of attempting to kill him by shooting in their home. Grace has not appeared to defend the suit and she plans to testify to her life with him to clear her name.
Notice announces the German American Doctors opening at 29 North Street opposite the post office on Saturday June 7 at 1 p m. The first 160 cureable cases will be treated free. They offer osteopathic kiropractic and German therapies with X ray and electrical treatments for chronic nervous and special diseases in men women and children. Office hours 9 am to 8 30 pm Sundays 10 to 1 special hours for ladies 2 to 4 pm.
The Baraca Cadets hold their regular monthly business meeting this evening at 7:45 in their class room with all members urged to attend as officer elections are on the agenda. The C W B M Union met at Mrs Thomas Phillips in Highland avenue with a large attendance and a pleasant program followed by refreshments. The Pythian Sisters plan Friday evening meetings for officer nominations and a birthday social for members.
The Harbor United Presbyterian Church invites Sunday worship with Rev. Hugh S. Boyd delivering a sermon at 11 o'clock in the morning. Parishioners are urged to attend the regular service at the harbor church.
A severe heat wave in parts of Germany caused five soldiers to die and 19 to be overcome during maneuvers at Lotzen. Several soldiers are in serious condition. Lightning struck Karlsruhe, destroying several buildings during the heat event.
Miss Inez Downs and Miss Lois Downs, eight grade teachers, departed Wednesday for Greenville. Miss Lois Downs will travel to West Point this week to visit her brother for two months.
Mrs. J. W. Reynolds of Arlington avenue visits Mrs. O. R. Anderson in Ellwood City along with Mrs. James A. Mc Crorey and her children Florence and Adrian for a social afternoon.
On the Highland court at Greenwood and Dalton the Y M C A team was defeated by Malloy and Patterson with scores 6 3, 10 8, and 6 1 6 1. Malloy defeated Greenwood 6 2.
Stephen Shira acquires the Charles A. Gifford property on Hemlock Street after selling his Vine Street holdings and has taken possession of the new site.
The Bachelor club of St. Mary's parish invites members to a smoker and initiation in Barry hall Friday night at 8 o'clock. A good time is anticipated by all.
Tomorrow we place on our silk counter one full piece of 36 inch Black Chiffon Taffeta, niece quality and desirable for elderly ladies dresses and skirts at 69¢ yard. Also 2 inch pieces of fine chiffon and Silks 69¢ yard. Pure Silk Messaline yard wide in colors at 88¢ yard. 26 inches wide at 50¢ yard.
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