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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement invites Ann Arbor readers to spot a reading error on Indian Corn Flakes packaging. Contestants must name the expected correction and write a short letter praising Indian Corn Flakes with school details. Prizes in gold and cash are offered for top essays, with deadlines and mailing address in Battle Creek Michigan.
The New Castle Forge and Bolt plant in the southern part of the city suspended operations Saturday due to lack of orders. Repairs will be made across all departments, with resumption in several weeks. The issue follows weeks of reduced capacity and ongoing maintenance.
Ellwood City schedules a August 13 town picnic with merchants and manufacturers to decide the final date at a Thursday meeting. The plan calls for a town holiday with all borough businesses paused, inviting surrounding towns and a special committee to recruit participants for what may be a record crowd with use of park facilities.
Conspiring friends planned a serenade and donkey cart ride for Mr and Mrs Charles Erdle last Friday night. They gathered noise makers and a cart to lure the couple from Hotel Conway, but the couple did not appear and were rumored to be out of town during the proceedings.
In Beaver Falls Little Italy erupted into a street quarrel among six women. Three were found guilty of disturbing the public peace and ordered to pay costs. Mrs Nicolet a Locana of Klondike reported Rosie Court of Klondike for breach of peace after a brawl at the foreign settlement. Court woman sought after by warrant.
A Glass House cutting shop game in Ellwood City ended 20 to 4 with Swagger knocked out by a pitched ball. The Cutters claim the big edge, but the packing room gang produced an exciting contest and plans a rematch on Friday.
The Liebendorfer agency denies circulating reports of an unsatisfactory settlement for the Martin Reiner and Son loss. The notice, dated June 6 1908 in Ellwood City Pennsylvania, urges patrons to ignore rumors and reinforces that it represents long established insurers.
Citizens argue the town should entrust school funds to a bank to avoid a 2 percent handling fee. They claim about 300 annually paid to a treasurer could be saved and plan to raise the issue at the next school board meeting.
Maynard and Flynn of Pittsburg arrived with tools to pave Wayne and Spring avenues. Grading operations on both streets start tomorrow morning under a contract totaling over 17 thousand dollars, with 20 thousand in improvement bonds to be accepted as payment and an extra 3 thousand to be paid to the borough treasurer upon completion.
Ed Reilley is sworn in as a policeman on Saturday afternoon and serves his first shift that night. Despite rumors of opposition to hiring another officer, the town favors two policemen and Burgess Hossler appoints Reilley as regular on Saturday.
Residents of Ellwood City may attend Old Home Week in Youngstown with a special train arranged by W. J. Kirk of the P. and L. E. The train departs Youngstown Thursday night June 11 at 11 30 central time. Additional arrangements for Ellwood visitors will be announced later.
Local members of the F and A M plan the cornerstone laying of the Mahoning county court house on June 11 in the afternoon. A special train provided by the P and L E road will depart at 2 p m and return after the festivities conclude.
J G Cunningham, former Ellwood resident, has returned from Denver and plans to leave town after settling business this week. He is said to be running a store and meat market in Denver and is doing well.
J J Elmer of New Castle spent Sunday with friends here. Amy Grandy returns from a visit with friends at New Castle. Mr and Mrs S T Johnston spent Sunday with friends at Harmony. A V Runyon of Crescent Avenue visits with friends at North Sewickley. Mrs William D Hertzog and son Charles spend the week in Pittsburgh visiting friends. Mrs R E Brock and Miss Laura Runyon return from a visit with friends at Beaver Falls.
Williamsport Pa prepares for the twenty eighth annual division encampment of the Sons of Veterans and Reserves and Ladies auxiliary. The city expects thirty thousand visitors with a sham battle parade moonlight river cruises and daily Tri State baseball games.
Captain J. H. Breen of the Baltimore and Ohio detective force now supervises the West Fairport warehouse in addition to his current duties. Four more men will report to him, reflecting commendation of his work in apprehending lawbreakers.
Hundreds of men resumed work at the Bessemer and Lake Erie yard in Greenville after a six month layoff. The move ends a prolonged stoppage affecting operations and local economy.
The June term opens with 24 cases including two murder prosecutions for Dominick Sainato and Rocco Rocco. The defense for Rocco Rocco may seek a continuance for prep time. Black Hand inmates from the penitentiary may testify if trials proceed.
Bruno Albert was struck by a car in Youngstown yesterday and sustained serious injuries. Local authorities reported the incident and continued medical treatment was required.
Wall Paper priced from 2c per bolt up to 2.00 per bolt features stripes florals grain silk papers in multiple colors. Suitable for hall library parlor bedroom or kitchen. Sale begins Friday June 5 with bargains to inspect.
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