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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
6
Seventh Ward residents follow a railroad upset as coal miners strike over wage scales disrupts the FE and A division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Ore shipments from the lake district keep crews busy though overall business slumps until a settlement restores normal operations.
The Madison Juniors beat the Cedar Street Athletes 9 to 4 Saturday morning at the P. and L. E. grounds. Battery for the Juniors was L. Bush and R. Hamilton. for the Athletes were J. Wad dell, H. Skinner and MelIlvenny.
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Boyd and son Clifford of Monessen spent the week end with Mrs. Boyd's sisters Mrs. M. E. McDougall and Mrs. C. B. Farrer of North Liberty street two relatives hosted them during the stay.
A new gas lighting system was installed Saturday in the Anderson restaurant along with the electric lighting. It is the latest idea in gas lights and is said to be a great improvement over older gas lighting methods.
Turner Brothers plan to enlarge their North Cedar street garage and have purchased a large supply of asphalt blocks to be used for flooring in the new addition instead of concrete as initially stated.
Foreign born residents along Mahoning Avenue express alarm over several serious accidents in recent days where children were hit by motor vehicles. Officials weigh restrictions on child activity to reduce risk.
A bustling street sees constant vehicle movement with autos trucks and other transports streaming by. Pedestrians navigate the sidewalk as engines rumble and traffic signals regulate the steady flow.
Three firemen of the EB and A division of the Pennsylvania were promoted Friday as part of a second class. The promotions follow anticipated summer business rush for the road.
The Standard Bearers plan a social meeting in the ladies parlor Tuesday evening while the board of trustees holds a key meeting that same night. The Ladies Aid soup dinner is set for Wednesday noon led by Mrs. J. M. Yates. The last junior prayer meeting before fall is Wednesday at 7 15 p m and midweek prayer follows at 7 45 p m. The King's Herald band hosts an ice cream social Friday evening in the church basement and the Boy Scouts meet Friday evening.
The session meets this evening at eight in the pastor study. The board of trustees holds its monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Woman's Missionary Society gathers Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 in church parlors. Teachers Training class meets Wednesday evening at 7. Midweek prayer service at 7 45. The 8 C W Bible class meets Thursday evening with Mrs J E Kerr of West Clayton street. Boy Scouts meet Friday evening in the church.
An audience filled the church auditorium for last night’s children day program which was carried out as published and well rendered. The C. W. E. M. meets Thursday with Mrs. B. W. Thompson, Sixth street. Sunday school choir members to meet Friday at 3 30 p m.
Members of St. Margaret's parish initiated a fund drive this month to raise 500 for principal repayment on the indebtedness of the congregation. Liberal donations have come in and the campaign is expected to succeed, marking the best payment toward the parish debt.
Preliminary plans for the annual picnic of the children of St Margeret's church are being made. The outing date is not yet decided and will be announced soon.
The C. T. F. Kensington will be entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Roy Wish on Fourth Street.
Mrs. R. D. Flowers of First Street was called to Sharpsville yesterday by the death of a relative and will stay until after the funeral.
Miss Katheryn McKinley of Mo ravia a school teacher left today to take the summer course at Geneva college. It is anticipated that many teachers from this vicinity will take special courses this summer.
Word reached here Saturday announcing the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs C E Iman of Fort Wayne Indiana Mrs Iman is formerly Miss Eva Hamilton This adds a new member to the Iman household and extends the Hamilton family line.
Heavy rains cause Shenango and Mahoning rivers to rise noticeably, altering water levels and prompting concern over potential flooding in affected areas.
Lodge notices list scheduling details for several fraternal groups in East Cherry street hall. Amazon lodge 336 K P meets tonight at 8 PM. Tin City division 565 B of L E meets Tuesday at 7 30 PM. G I A to B of L E meets Thursday at 2 PM. Crosscut lodge 495 I O O F meets Thursday at 8 PM. Willow Grove lodge 434 B of L F and E meets Sunday at 1 30 PM.
J R McCready of North Cedar street continues to improve. James Fletcher of Newell avenue spent a weekend in Versailles. Charles Robison of North Wayne street visited Youngstown on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles McKinley and daughter Katheryn of Moravia were visitors in the ward Saturday. Charles Wagner returned from Utica Pa, with Mrs Wagner spending a few days there. J C Stauffer of Chicago Junction was a recent ward visitor. Mr and Mrs EB Brown and daughter Frances and son Herbert Mars of East Clayton street visited relatives in Youngstown. Mr and Mrs Lyle Powell of East Cherry street were Pittsburg visitors Saturday. Mrs Audley Frost of North Cedar street visited James Town Pa on Sunday.
A long list of visitors and residents from North Beaver North Liberty North Cedar and surrounding streets spend a weekend in the city with friends and family. Individuals include Frances accompanying a mother, Miss Georgia Lynch from North Liberty street, and multiple others from North Beaver and nearby towns.
The ad describes debility as a general loss of vitality and a risk to disease resistance. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic remedy that enriches the blood and strengthens nerves for both children and adults. Available by mail from Schenectady New York with pricing and free booklets.
East Brook residents report a Friday picnic at McConnell's Mills attended by a group of young people headed by Misses Margaret Houston Minnie Burns Elsie Ellis Margaret Kildoo Margarite West Mina Ellis Hazel Currie Della Burns Nellie Ziegler Hazel Moore Margarite Cotton Jane Caruthers Elizabeth Bauman and Messrs Earl Book Harry Gibson Wm Gilbert Clarence Eakin Russell McConnell Earl Hogue Norman Book Harry Kelly Glen Hogue Muriel Book Floyd Moore Philip Moore Alexander White and Charles Crauthers.
In the party who traveled to Harlansburg for the ice cream and cake social given by the Harlansburg band the attendees included Misses Margaret Houston Minnie Burns Elsie Ellis Margaret Kildoo Marguerite West Nina Ellis Della Burns and Messrs Harry Gibson Wm Gilbert Harry Kelley Norman Hogue Herschel Ritenour and Russell McConnell.
Children day exercises will be held at the United Presbyterian church on June 11. Superintendent James McKnight and R. A. Patterson are in charge of music with Miss Helen Patterson Mary McConnell and M W Young arranging the program and leading rehearsals.
Mrs. J. E. McCaslin and her son Norman attended the commencement exercises at New Wilmington. Miss Margaret McKnight of Easctbrook was a member of the graduating class.
Brice McGeehan, 7, son of Mrs. Fred McGeehan, sustained a broken left arm and multiple bruises after falling from the wagon loft at his home on Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Waddington visited New Castle on Friday. Miss Alice Hutchinson visited New Castle on Thursday. Samuel McCreary has recently purchased a new touring car. Paul Wilson was removed to the
Mr and Mrs John Young and their children have returned home after a visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Clark of Jackson Center.
Mrs. W. J. Duff and Mrs. William Emery of the Ladies Missionary Society served as local delegates to the convention held at New Wilmington on Thursday and Friday.
The regular meeting of the North Beaver township school directors will be held on Saturday June 10. The election of teachers for the coming year will be held at this meeting.
Miss Matilda Hopper hosted a prettily appointed dinner at her home yesterday in honor of Miss Ethel Hopper and Mrs. John Carr of Kopper. Tea was served and the decor featured flags and spring blooms.
Mr and Mrs A J McClelland entertained at a dinner party Tuesday honoring Mr and Mrs L A Couch of Boston and Mrs H Born.
A brief note records a visitor from Cleveland staying with friends and mentions that covers were laid for twelve at the gathering.
Frank Jones visited New Castle on Friday. Miss Ella Reed recently visited New Castle. Miss Helen Chambers of Covert's Station guests Miss Mary Sipe. C. W. McClelland is recovering after surgery. Miss Violet Tindall of Mt Jackson weekend guest of Miss Laura Gwin in Moravia. Mrs. W. C. Fowler of New Castle visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Reed in Mt. Jackson for the weekend.
Residents protest a water company plan to raise rentals by 30 percent from July. The minimum charge climbs from $9 to $12, mains connection from $2 to $3, and meter rates for businesses set at 30 cents per hundred cubic feet under 2000, 20 cents beyond. No meter rate below $4 per quarter. A mass meeting to oppose the increases is being arranged.
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