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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
10
A 1915 International News Service comic feature details the ongoing adventures of the comic character in a humorous domestic saga. The strip centers on a father and his family, highlighting social manners and comic mishaps of daily life.
New Castle heavyweight Tom McMahon prepares to challenge Jess Willard for the world title when Willard tours with a wild west show. McMahon notes a prior victory over Willard before his title claim and vows to step up if not listed on the program. He recently impressed against Jack Dillon in Rochester and may box Jim Coffey once he recovers from an injury.
Frank G. Menke surveys baseball as Pol Perritt faces home crowd scorn and Chicago fans cheer the Cubs and Sox. Notes on Last Coin Trust Me He Will Cravath Eddie Collins Cobb Speaker and Jennings, plus a suffrage quip and actor Marquard gag.
William N. Jarvis of Cambridge Massachusetts bets he will walk to Philadelphia and back with a mud turtle named Lucy Lee if the Boston Braves fail to win the National league pennant. Lucy travels two miles in every five while Jarvis carries the turtle for the other three miles. If the Braves win the pennant Fred Woodland loses $100.
National Biscuit company won 4 to 3 against the B and O shop team on the Pennsy grounds last evening. The game was close and tied until the final inning when the Biscuit Makers produced the winning run. Notable plays included two-base hits by Boogle and Welch and a three-base hit by Botham. Umpire Williams.
The Oak A. C. is scheduled to meet the Tiger A. C. Saturday at 2 30. A good game is expected. The Tiger A. C. last evening defeated the All Stars by 11 to 10. The contest was interesting.
Cleveland pitcher Bill Steen, a spitball artist, is sold to Detroit with consent from Steen and pending official announcement. Detroit accepted, and owner Charles W. Somers says the deal is for cash with no Detroit players involved. Steen seeks a pennant contender and is under a long term contract.
Pittsburg defeated Boston 7 to 3 and St. Louis beat New York 11 to 10. Philadelphia won 4 to 3 over Chicago. Brooklyn routed Cincinnati 5 to 1. Remaining matchups featured Boston at Pittsburg New York at St. Louis Philadelphia at Chicago and Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
Detroit defeated Boston 15 to 0 while Chicago routed New York 138 to 0. St Louis beat Washington 4 to 1 and Cleveland edged Philadelphia 2 to 1. Tonight's schedule lists Detroit at Boston St Louis at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia and Chicago at New York.
The Wisconsin boxing commission announced no permits were granted for future fights in Kenosha and Milwaukee because of ongoing conflicts between promoters and the commission.
At the 55th annual commencement exercises of Pennsylvania State College yesterday B. H. Dimit of Slippery Rock earned a bachelor of science in agronomy. The graduating class totaled 365 students.
L J Richardson announces a public auction to close out an entire stock of furniture and household goods at 103 West Washington Street on Saturday June 12 at 2 p m. Private sale available daily. Bargains for buyers.
First Baptist beat Epworth M E 3 to 1 in a last inning rally. Five city appointed policemen worked the game to maintain order. they will attend all church league games. Batter notes show Lutz, Allen struck out three, Rogers two. umpire Jones.
New rules for state banks in the federal reserve system set paid up capital requirements by town size from 25 000 for towns 3000 or less up to 200 000 for cities over 50000. Banks may invest only in real estate loans or mortgages and lending to a single borrower cannot exceed 10 percent of capital with a 30 percent surplus limit.
In the case arising from a municipal lien, the city asks that Flora Thompson's counter statement be struck from the record. The suit began in 1908 and contends the counter statement rests on an April 15 1915 amendment and is void due to expired statute of limitations. Judge Porter granted a rule to show cause returnable July 6.
Youngstown Ohio June 10 On June 30 the Tod house one of the state s most historic hostelries will close its doors as lease expires and George A Baker retires Plans call for a modern business block on the site The Tod House company capital stock will be increased to 500 000 from 100 000 Opened in 1887 many long serving employees will retire John P Hazlett holds the guest stay record since 1889 the hotel s long history ends
At the 49th annual G. A. R. encampment in Easton, C. F. Gramlitch of Philadelphia was elected department commander and Harrisburg selected as the next encampment site. Membership as of December 31, 1914 stood at 16,076 with 509 posts, down from 17,329 members and 512 posts a year earlier. The Ladies of the G. A. R. elected Mrs. Emma Sharkey of Philadelphia as president and endorsed Mrs. Catherine De Lacy Roche of Scranton for national president to be chosen in December in Washington.
Edwin K. Logan was appointed master to take testimony in the divorce case Anna Marie Thomas versus William D. Thomas by Judge Porter. Judgment for want of a statement was granted in David A. Palmer against the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. A writ of partition was granted in the estate of William Allen Sr. Harvey E. Martin was appointed guardian of Philip George Reed. An alias subpoena was granted in the Mary Winger versus George Winger divorce case. J Norman Martin was appointed master in Mary Chaffee versus John H. Chaffee. Judgment for want of a sufficient affidavit of defense was granted in Harry R. Huston against Emma Tidball. A similar motion was made in W. J. Schmitt, receiver of Interstate Lumber Co., against New Castle Lumber and Construction Co. Rule granted returnable on July 6. Alias subpoena granted in Sarah...
The Gold Crown Manufacturing Company receives a decree of dissolution. The Lawrence Savings & Trust Co appoints guardian for Annie Jones, daughter of Edwin Jones. James M. Martin named master in the divorce case of Gwendolyn Jacobs against Charles B. Jacobs.
E. W. Walters of Wesley, Venango county, drove his Ford into a ditch on the state road three miles east of town. The car rolled onto its side throwing five occupants out. Mrs. Walters fractured her left leg and was cared for by Dr. John Elliott before being taken home. Ormsby and Mrs. Walters suffered cuts and bruises, the car's windshield was broken.
A list of residents and locations includes Wallie W Davis New Castle Alice E Jenkins Woodlawn George Hedegon Kenewall Pa Florence G James Franklin Pa James Rader Ellwood City Elizabeth Maorer Ellwood City Gareth A Boyd Princeton Anna M Myers Princeton Giovanna Genoa New Castle Rosina Cangelisi New Castle. The names are paired with towns suggesting a directory or notice context across multiple Pennsylvania communities.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to enjoy Five Brothers tobacco with promises of a sweet juicy chew and rich fragrant smoke aged three to five years. It touts reliability for outdoors and indoor work, describing the tobacco as mellowness and smoothness and claiming a week long trial proves daily use. The ad notes availability everywhere from The American Tobacco Co.
Buffalo defeated Baltimore 9 to 3 while Kansas City beat St. Louis 2 to 1 and Brooklyn won 7 to 3 against Newark. Pittsburg Chicago game not scheduled with current matchups Buffalo at Baltimore Newark at Brooklyn and Chicago at Kansas City listed for future play.
Samuel Baker of Denver avenue is treated for a serious eye injury after a fragment of wire netting flew into his eye while he removed it. Specialists fear he may lose sight in the affected eye.
Pennsylvania Lines advertises weekend excursion rates to Conneaut Lake Erie and Ashtabula with prices 2.75 3.50 and 2.75. Tickets available at Pennsylvania Lines ticket offices. Advertisement lists travel dates June 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26.
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