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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1914

Page

5

Visitors and incidents in Edenburg and New Castle

Multiple residents and relatives are listed as visitors in New Castle and nearby towns including Curtis Webb Fred Webb Mrs Fred Webb and Mrs Harvey McCurdy. Local social groups met at M E church and Christian church. The death of Anna Park brings sorrow to the community with condolences offered to her bereaved parents.

Curtis Webb New Castle Fred Webb Harvey McCurdy Priscilla Stanley R. H. McCullough Martin Ewing Harstansburg John Hoon Albert Wigton Louise Walderinger Carbon Albert Nelson Cearfoss Koppel Fred Loudon Florence Webb Jean Webb Berlin Center Frank Coates Ethel Women’s Missionary Society M. E. Church The Christian Church I. M. Hoffmeister Anna Park

Appointed Master in Divorce Case

Attorney James M. Martin was appointed master by Judge Porter to take testimony in the divorce case of Joseph E. Owrey against Nora E. Owrey.

James M. Martin Porter Joseph E. Owrey Nora E. Owrey

Civic League Adds Twenty Five Members in Mahoningtown

The Seventh Ward Civic League met at Mahoningtown School on Thursday, adding twenty five new members including Mahoning Book Club and L S C Books Club. President A D Newell named committees to price a fountain park and a tennis court, with Rebecca Bowden to draft byelaws and John Waddell elected secretary.

Civic League Mahoningtown Mahoning Book Club L. S. C. Books Club A. D. Newell W. H. Chambers Liberty Street Rebecca Bowden John Waddell John McKee League Old Mahoningtown Bank Old

Mahoning Oil & Gas Stockholders Elect Officers

A large meeting of Mahoning Oil & Gas stockholders at Alderman Coates office adopted new bylaws and set biweekly meetings. Thomas Grant was named president John Sullivan vice president and H G Coates secretary and treasurer. The president may hire or fire all employees. Two men started drilling the second well with a goal to complete it quickly and begin pumping if it proves productive, followed by further wells.

Mahoning Oil & Gas Company H. G. Coates Thomas Grant John Sullivan

Cres cent theatre opens in Seventh ward with cement fireproof design

Residents celebrate the Cres cent theatre in the Seventh ward a cement fireproof building with eight exits and a 350 seat capacity. The 35 by 90 foot structure features a ten foot lobby and an indirect lighting system finished in mission style.

Seventh Ward Crescent Theatre

Women’s Home Missionary Society Holds Kensington

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Mahoningtown M E Church hosted a Kensington gathering in the church parlors Friday afternoon with about twenty guests and a lunch by the executive committee. Special guests included Mrs. C W Foulk Mrs Benson Miss Anderson and Mrs Warren Hoffmaster of Akron. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs W L Gilmore president Mrs C W Davis vice president Mrs Charles Pinkerton recording secretary Mrs R C Miller treasurer Mrs Frank Sittig corresponding secretary and Miss Marstellar literature secretary.

Woman's Home Misssionary Society of Mahoningtown M. EE. Church C. W. Foulk Benson Anderson Warren Hoffmaster Akron W.L. Gilmore C. W. Davis Charles Pinkerton R. C. Miller Frank Sittig Miss Marstellar

Opening at Crescent theatre Saturday June 6

Crescent theatre debuts with a clear steady picture program. Fred Becomes a Homeseeker a laughing comedy. A Miser's Reversion a 3 reel drama featuring Sidney Bracy. Her Fighting Chance a 2 reel special. Matinee 5 cents. Evening 10 cents adults 5 cents children. Change of program daily. Ady.

Crescent Theatre Fred Sidney Bracy Ady

Workmen Narrowly Escape as Wall Caves at St Margarets Church

Workmen digging the cellar of the new St Margaret's parish church escaped serious injury when a wall caved in. One man was buried to the waist under earth before rescuers freed him as others pressed against the wall to halt the collapse.

St. Margaret’s

New church signs display service hours at Mahoning M B Church

New sign boards were installed at the North Cedar street and East Madison avenue entrances of Mahoning M B Church. Painted in gold on black, the signs advertise the hours of public worship without altering the church’s exterior beauty.

Cedar Street Madison Avenue Mahoning M. B

Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments

Warning against using catarrh ointments containing mercury and advising prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective taken internally. Mentions Druggists sell it and price per bottle. also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio Price T.c

Mahoning M. F. Team Plans Tilt With Eastside Athletics

The Mahoning M. F. team will play Eastside Athletics today on the Meth odist grounds after Ellwood City cancelled its visit. A twilight game with Wampum high school also fell through due to the latter organization’s cancellation.

Mahoning M. F Eastside Athletics Ellwood City Methodist Wampum High School

Mahon ingtown Presbyterian Group Plans Picnic and Meet

The opportunity circle met Friday at Mrs Herman Rhodes home on Madison Avenue. They planned a picnic at Cascade Park for Thursday June 25 and announced the next meeting at Mrs David Benders home on Clayton Street July 10.

Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Herman Rhodes Madison Avenue Cascade Park David Bender Clayton Street

Sacred Masses and Benediction Schedule

Low mass at 8 30 a m and high mass at 10 30 a m followed by Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Catechism at 3 p m by Sisters of St Joseph. Rev Fr P J McKenna.

Sisters of St. Joseph P. J. McKenna

North Cedar pair returns from University of Pennsylvania visit

Martin McCann and Claire Gilmore of North Cedar street arrived home yesterday from Philadelphia where they attended the dental department at the University of Pennsylvania. They will remain home for the summer vacation.

Martin McCann Claire Gilmore North Cedar Street Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania

Library day draws steady crowd at local branch

Yesterday the city’s library hosted its regular attendance, with the branch highlighted as a key part of the free public library system and community access.

Whitmash Family Returns From Cumberland Visit

Mr and Mrs W O Whitmash and daughter Miss Elizabeth and son Rev D C Whitmarsh of Newell Avenue returned today from a week's stay with friends at Cumberland Ohio and other points in that vicinity.

W. O. Whitmash Elizabeth Rev D. C. Whitmarsh Newell Avenue Cumberland, O

International Bible Students Hold Sunday Meeting

The International Bible Students class will meet in their chapel at two o clock Sunday afternoon.

International Bible Students

Sermon Topics for Mahoning M. E. Church Service

Rev. S. M. Gordon outlines timely discussions for tomorrow at Mahoning M. E. Church. Morning topic is Shed for the Road and evening topic is Fingerboards. A large congregation is expected for both services.

S. M. Gordon Mahoning M. E

Morning and Evening Church Services Schedule Notice

Morning services from 9:45 to 11:30 including Sunday school preaching and communion. Evening services 7:45. Children's day observed at the latter service with an excellent program. Everyone is invited. Rev. J. C. Pryor, pastor.

J. C. Pryor

Blosser's Nine Defeats Leonard's Crew 12 to 4

J. W. Blosser and M. C. Leonard captained rival teams in a baseball game on the P. and L. E. grounds. Blosser's squad led early and held on to win by a final score of 12 to 4.

J. W. Blosser M. C. Leonard P. & L. E. Grounds Blosser

Mrs Opitz and Daughter Visit City for Medical Care

Mrs Samuel E Opitz and her daughter Caroline of Sandy Lake returned home after a few days in the city. Caroline underwent tonsil and adenoids removal and had recovered by the time they left. They stayed with Dr and Mrs F F Urey during their visit.

Samuel E. Opitz Caroline Sandy Lake F. F. Urey City

Bellaire Relatives Extend Visit To Mrs Cavanaugh

Mrs Mary Jeffers step mother Miss Barbara Jeffers a niece and Miss Laura Ault a cousin all of Bellaire Ohio are making an extended visit with Mrs J L Cavanaugh of West Cherry Street their relative Mrs Cavanaugh recently returned from a Bellaire visit with the relatives.

Mary Jeffers Barbara Jeffers Laura Ault Bellaire J. L. Cavanaugh West Cherry Street Cavanaugh

Minjino to Be Heard on Larceny Charge in City Hall

Neighbor Umberti Marcino accuses Joe Minjino of stealing a washboiler from the rear porch of the Marcino home. The hearing before Alderman H G Coates is set for seven o clock this evening at his office.

Joe Minjino H. G. Coates Umberti Marcino Minjino Marcino

Water Line To Shenango River Progressing For Plant

Work on the new water line from the Shenango river into the Shenan go tin plant advances. A crew is stationed on the river end and it will take time before completion and operation.

Shenango Shenango Tin Plant

Steady Progress Seen on St. Margaret's New Church

Steady advancement continues in this ward as carpenters form the cement foundation for St. Margaret's Catholic church. Work on the basement will occupy the workers next week as construction proceeds.

St. Margaret’s New Catholic Church

Sunday church services and youth programs schedule

Sunday school 9 50 morning preaching 11 subject Appehend ed for What Junior Christian Endeavor 3 p m Senior Christian Endeavor 7 p m Evening services 7 45 subject A Good Man and a Christian Rev D C Whitmarsh pastor.

Christian Endeavor D. C. Whitmarsh

Clark party heads to Conneaut Lake for summer retreat

Mrs. M. A. Clark and her daughters Mildred and Helen from North Liberty street together with Miss Marie Fowler of North Cedar street depart for Conneaut Lake to spend the summer at the Clark cottage there.

M. A. Clark Mildred and Helen North Liberty Street Marie Fowler North Cedar Street Conneaut Lake Clark

Mrs Hall of Lowellsville Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Hall of Lowellsville has returned home following a recent visit with her family. No further details are provided in the readable text.

Mrs. Hall of Lowellsville

City visitors and local movements fill the week

Numerous residents and visitors listed including Joseph Reed, Scott Brest, Willis Fullerton, Walter Hopper, H A Kyle and others from North Beaver Mt. Jackson North Cedar St and surrounding areas. Several moves and visits noted with relatives traveling to Butler Stoneboro Erie and New Castle for illness, visits and holidays.

W. M. Shaw Cherry Street Joseph Reed North Beaver J. P. Brest Scott Brest William Caster North Cedar Street Leesburg Willis Fullerton Walter Hopper Mt. Jackson David Kyle John McGuire Edenburg Edward Hammill William McGinnis Andrew Davidson Lannox Clarence Patton North Cedar St Lowellville J. W. Hyde Samuel Alexander South Lafayette Street J. W. Davis Olive Davis William Horechler Madison Avenue Butler J. T. Pilmer Erie William Horchler W. H. Dight Slippery Rock T. L. McCoy Martha Hall William Shaw West Cherry Street W. O. Whitmarsh Newell Averhue Savanah Thomas Hays Saxonburg Butler County W. L. Jenkins John McHattie Ashland Avenue Milton Hogue Slipperyrock Township Letrugh Mildred Robert Gilmore Liberty Street Manewall Bessemer C. M. Meyers Clayton Street New Castle Shenango Valley Hospital

Miss Cummings Wins Medal Contest

The silver medal contest under the Nashua Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held at Frizzleburg schoolhouse on June 1. Eight contestants competed with Miss Anna Mary Cummings winning for reciting Who Killed Joe's Baby. Viola Hunt took second, Nellie Cassello third.

Nashua Woman's Christian Temperance Union Frizzleburg School House Anna Mary Cummings Nellie Cassello Bertha White Harriet White Viola Hunt Helen Pettit Pearl Neal Adda Clark Clyde Gibson Prof. Lyons Ruth Reed New Castle Joe Angie Sick Aruse Will Duff Mt. Jackson Robert Clarence Margaret

Wife of minister attacks Billy Sunday in Washington

Mrs. A G B Pierce wife of the All Souls Unitarian pastor in Washington criticizes evangelist Billy Sunday during a discussion with her church Women’s Alliance over a proposed city visit. She warns Sunday will be a scourge to Washington if he arrives with his emotional methods and medieval doctrines and urges an education campaign.

Washington A. G. B. Pierce All Souls Unitarian Church Taft W. A. Sunday Women’s Alliance

No definite action yet on the matter

The report notes that nothing has been done so far regarding the issue. No steps have been taken, and officials have not announced any follow up or timeline.

Sudden Deaths Rise Near Greenville Area

Six women living within ten miles of Greenville died suddenly in recent days. Names include Mrs. Charles Hunt near Atlantic, Mrs. Ira Rhodes of Geneva, Mrs. F. S. McCracken at the dinner table, Mrs. George Hart while dressing for church, Mrs. F. L. Page between Greenville and Conneaut Lake, and Mrs. Rose Baker of Green. Details on causes are not provided.

Greenville Charles Hunt Atlantic Ira Rhodes Geneva McCracken George Hart F. L. Page Conneaut Lake Rose Baker Green

Hospital Notes on Mrs. Artz Transfer for Surgery

Mrs. Margaret Artz of Croton awes nue has been taken to Shen go Valley hospital for surgical treatment.

Margaret Artz Croton Awes Nue Shengo Valley Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coates New Castle Electric Co East Washington St First National Bank U. S Nana Seventh Ward News Mebrts Kensington G. H. Cook & CO. Tailors and Men's Outfitters Idiperty St. Seventh Ward Opportunity Circle ST. Margaret's Catholic Church International Bible Class Madison Avenue Christian Church Presbyterian Church Conneaut Miss Cummings Minister Scores Billy Sunday Brown Hamilton Neshannock Avenue CC. W. Cook South Street New Castle, PA Hutchison Mineral Water Dist. CO Bell Washington St Gardner Harmony North Pittsburg Realty Company E. J. O'Brien EE. Wash St. Bell Ville Allen Sam Allen S. Olmat le Maun
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