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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1918

Page

2

Workmen Stranded as Ice Floes Threaten Alaska Voyage

Seamen and laborers from Seattle bound for Bristol Bay Alaska are marooned on ice floes. The Roosevelt ice breaker and Coast Guard ship Unalga race to rescue crews and ships, including the Tacoma sunk after being crushed. Centennial located with Tacoma survivors. Roosevelt flags five vessels rescued. Missing rudder and stern post reported on Centennial.

International News Service Washington Seattle Bristol Bay Alaska Department of Commerce Roosevelt Tacoma Barkentine Centennial Bureau of Navigation Coast Guard Unalga Centennial

Class of 165 Graduates at City High School Commencement

City High School prepares 165 graduates for commencement exercises on Tuesday evening drawing from a program of music, orations, poetry, and class history. Names listed include valedictorian Esther Wagner and class officers William Morgan president and Johnnay Preston vice president.

Schytte E. F. Kurtz Alice Cover Lois Challis Myron Zimmerman Johnnay Preston Carroll Kearns Drumm William Morgan Aelred Marso Walter Fulkerson Lawrence Thompson John Haley Aida Verdi The Red Cross Mamie Levine Molder Elizabeth Gramer Evening Star Tannhauser Hour of Dreaming Marin Carroll D. Kearns Pauline Gilkey Hesther May Wagner D. A. R. Prize Joseph M. Rubenson America England Lawrence Daughters of the American Revolution New Castle T. G. A. Dickson Board of Education W. C. Miller Paul Acquarone Garnet Letitia Rey Lester M. Alexander Ralph Wendell Allison Elinor Jeannette Amon Elizabeth Caroline Bauman Sara S. Blau George A. Boyle Charlotte Boyles Alene Marjorie Busch Doris Josephine Camp Minnie Lois Challis Vallera L. Corbin Ruth Virginia Davies Katharyn Jean Douglas Marjorie Duff Wilhelmina Hamilton Eakin Alberta Elizabeth Emery Wilbur Gerald Ferrell Meyer Marcus Frank Harry Emanuel Friedman Walter N. Fulkerson Katherine Emma Gibbons Herman E. Gibson Je K. Gibson Auline Gilkey Illiam Euwer Gordon Clutton Hamilton William Rogers Hamilton Arthur James Hanna, Jr Martha Ruth Hasely Robert Witherspoon Headland Helen Hazen Harbison Alvin Gilbert Hempill

Extensive lists of names and course offerings in a historical record

A long roster of individuals grouped by General Course, Technical Course, and two-year programs, including Edyie Maebelle Anderson, Lucien C. Black, Cleo Marguerite Brown, and many others, followed by several course categories and associated student names. The fragment outlines four-year and two-year commercial courses with multiple names and diverse fields, indicating a catalog or graduating class listing from a historic school page.

Edyie Maebelle Anderson Lucien C. Black Cleo Marguerite Brown Edna Karyl Brown Adrian Lawrence Cahill Huella Elizabeth Cochran Alice Elizabeth Cover George Washington Crable Ellen Leslie Fischer Shirley Elizabeth Garwig Ada Blanche Gormley George Conzett Hanna Mary A. Jefferies Leta Mae John Carroll D. Kearns Jack Champion Lennardson William Earl Leslie Ciennen Lewis William Francis McCann Gail B. McCreary Justine Ann McCune Hester Irene Manewall Eva Marie Mershimer Louis Moretti William Glynn Morgan Regina A. Popp Helen Joanne Ryan Patrick Joseph Scanlon Evangeline Sebring Roy DeVere Thompson Marie Bell Wooley

Service Flag Dedicated at Highland United Presbyterian

James W. Kinnear of Pittsburg spoke at Highland United Presbyterian Church about Y M C A war work in Europe. He praised American troops and French sacrifice as a flag with 11 stars was dedicated by the Naomi Circle and the Boy Scouts presented the U S flag amid a songs program.

James W. Kinnear Pittsburg War Work Council Europe Highland United Presbyterian Church France Kinnear Naomi Boy Scouts of United States

Leap to Fame Star Carlyle Pinckwell and Evelyn Greeley

A protest was sent by Vancouver Trades and Labor Council to the Canadian Minister of Labor against bringing negro workers from the United States to Canada amid labor tensions. Regent reports The Unbeliever.

Carlyle Pinckwell Evelyn Greeley Vancouver Trades and Labor Council United States

Five Farmers Excused From Jury Duty By Judge

Judge Emery excused five farmers from jury service this morning citing hardship from agricultural duties. Named excused jurors include Charles Chambers Plaingrove Melvin Epping er Shenango Charles Shel lenberger Wilmington and M W Young Scott. J T Newton Ellwood City clerk was also excused. six others did not answer.

Emery Charles Chambers North Beaver Township Melvin Eppinger Plaingrove Charles Shellenberger Shenango E. D. Wagner Wilmington M. W. Young Scott J. T. Newton Ellwood City Perry Beighley Bessemer Claude Down David Flinner Fred M. Herchler Clarence Pollock

Toboggan Slide Nearing Completion at Neshannock Beach

The toboggan slide at Neshannock Beach adds a dressing room expansion and will reopen this week. Beachgoers crowded the area yesterday as officials promise stricter conduct rules, a larger capacity, enhanced refreshments, and police cooperation to maintain order.

Neshannock Beach Hill

More Donations To Ball Fund

Employees of the Standard Brewing company contributed 31 subscriptions to the Clark Griffith Bat and Ball Fund. Bank teller Harry Bryan added 37 names. Early mill reports show strong worker support, with 200 subscriptions already in and final returns due after June 15. Outside districts have not yet reported.

Standard Brewing Company Clark C. Griffith Harry Bryan Citizens National Bank Ellwood Wampum

The Re Making of a Nation at Coliseum This Week

Barrage fire by artillerymen at Camp Sherman and other new features appear in The Re Making of a Nation shown all week at the Coliseum under U S government and Public Safety committee. Performances start at 2 30 PM and 7 PM 9 PM daily with matinee and evening showings. The film, backed by military, aims to counter German propaganda and highlight the army display.

Camp Sherman Coliseum United States Public Safety Committee Uncle Sam

Haggerty Named Manager of Neiman's Store

Archie Haggerty, long associated with Brown and Hamilton, is announced by Barney Neiman as manager of Neiman's store. He has already started his duties and brings many years of business experience to the post.

Archie Haggerty Brown and Hamilton Company Neiman’s Barney Neiman Haggerty

Panic at Cascade Park Pavilion Sparks Fainting and Gun Discharge

About 200 couples danced at Cascade Park pavilion when a spectator’s revolver fired by four youths caused a brief panic and a woman fainted. The bullet went through the building's side, narrowly missing a spectator. no charges yet filed as park authorities consider action.

Cascade Park Pavilion Quartette

Second Lieutenant Commissions Granted

Sharon, Pennsylvania reports that Sergt. John J. Moriarity has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the army. He is stationed at Camp Lee. Other Mercer county men promoted include Howard Archer of Grove City and Harry Sweeny of New Wilmington. Sharon residents Sergt. John Bycroft and Frank Taylor also received commissions.

Sharon John J. Moriarity Moriarity Camp Lee Mercer County Howard Archer Grove City Harry Sweeny New Wilmington John Bycroft Frank Taylor

Daughters of Isabella Meet In K of C Hall

An important Daughters of Isabella meeting is set for Monday at 8 o clock in the K of C hall and all members are urged to attend. A Philathea society patriotic concert will be held Thursday June 27 at Central Presbyterian Church with R E Johns directing the preparations following a society meeting at Mrs J Allsworths home on Smithfield street.

Daughters of Isabella K. of C. Hall Central Presbyterian Church Philathea Society R. E. Johns Society J. Allsworth Smithfield Street Alexander Lawrence County the Red Cross E.S. Perschke & Son Red Cross Dickey

Germans Launch Major Front Attack in Picardy

Paris dispatch reports a 21 mile German thrust between Montdidier and Noyon with 17 German divisions. French lines held though center saw gains by Germans. heavy losses noted on both sides. Americans were stationed around Montdidier and reportedly participated near Cantigny.

Didier Cavilly Wood Bessons-Sur- Matz Compeigne Brussiares Paris Montdidier Noyon Rubescourt le Fresnot Moretmer Ressons-Sur-Matz Mareuil Belevel Cannecancourt Ville Cantigny Ontdidier Lassigny

Reign of Terror in Austria-Hungary Reported

BERNE June 10 A reign of terror exists in Austria-Hungary with unprecedented shootings and arrests. Batches of people are banished en masse while deputies mayors priests and political leaders are imprisoned by the tens of thousands. The situation surpasses the autocratic regime of Emperor Francis Joseph.

Berne Austria-Hungary Charles Francis Joseph

Marriage Licenses Filed in New Castle and Ellwood City

Fred L. Rentz and Kate Long of New Castle new marriage license records. James C. Vaneman of Ellwood City and Mae M. Lash also listed for licenses. Vasesneren appears as a garbled name in the column of entrants.

Fred L. Rentz New Castle Kate Long James C. Vaneman Ellwood City Mae M. Lash Vasesneren

Ladies Plan Red Cross Unit and Meetings at Church

Community women gather at the church with a 1 PM Wednesday meeting to form a Red Cross unit. The Ladies Aid and Missionary societies hold sessions, with a Thursday 8 PM meeting at Mrs. Edward Covert’s Hanna Street. Reverend Ralph V. Gilbert of Atlantic, Pa addressed services yesterday as a candidate for the charge.

Red Cross Ladies’ Aid Society Ladies’ Missionary Society Edward Covert Hanna Street Ralph V. Gilbert Atlantic Gilbert

Day of service marks strong attendance and Flag Day plans

Children's day drew a large crowd with a robust program and record offerings. W. T. Burns delivered a fine address at the evening service. Wednesday afternoon the Ladies' Aid meets and the prayer meeting is at 7 30. Next Sunday near Flag Day will be observed at 11 a m with services and music led by the pastor and open to patriotic organizations.

W. T. Burns Ladies’ Aid

Trinity Circle Meet Thursday Afternoon with Mrs Ed Connery

A Trinity Circle gathering is planned for Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ed Connery of Crescent Avenue. The event invites members to join an organized meet and social exchange led by Connery.

Trinity Circle Ed. Connery Crescent Avenue

Bethlehem Lodge 200 and Orange Ladies to Meet

Members of Bethlehem Lodge No. 200 in Orange and the Orange Ladies will hold a business meeting Tuesday evening.

Bethlehem Lodge No Orange Ladies

Concert Program At First Methodist Church

An evening program under the First Methodist Episcopal church intermediate league features a sequence of piano and vocal items. Performers include Julian R. Williams and Joseph Williams with pieces by Bach Liszt Chopin Schumann Cadman Mozart and Costa among others.

Intermediate League of the First Methodist Episcopal Church Church Bach Julian R. Williams Whitney Coombs James H. Rodgers Margaret Fulkerson Dodds Harry Rowe Shelley Laurence Thompson Augusta Mae Owens Liszt Chopin J. R. Wiliams Schumann Cadman Joseph Wiliams Huntington Woodman Gladys Fulkerson Moorehead Mozart

New Bank Debuts In Mercer Street Building

The Safe Deposit and Trust company opened its new Mercer street offices on Saturday morning after relocating from behind the National Bank of Lawrence county. The National Bank of Lawrence county is undergoing interior rearrangement and decoration.

Safe Deposit and Trust Company Mercer Street National Bank of Lawrence County

Fire Tears Through Caribou Business District

A major blaze in Caribou Maine destroyed nearly all of the town's business section near Main and Water streets. The fire burned several blocks and caused about 500000 dollars in damage. Local firefighters fought the flames through the early hours with extensive damage to storefronts and inventories.

Caribou

Local Man Refuses Responsibility for Wife’s Debts

A husband declares he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Gertrude Davies after she left his home. The notice states the separation and disclaims liability.

Gertrude Davies

Death notices for Mrs Ghost and others in New Castle

Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs C W Ghost of 1031 East Washington with Rev C G Farr officiating. Burial at Oak Park cemetery. Newton C Zuver buried from Robert Grooms' home with Rev A J Randles in charge. burial at Merver cemetery. Mrs Sara Melvina Lorena Carr of 631 Superior died at 4 15 am after two years ill health. born February 23 1854 in Beaver County. She leaves husband Jesse A Carr and children Wilson E Carr Myra Beryl Carr and Frank B Carr at Camp Greenleaf Georgia.

C. W. Ghost East Washington Street Rev C. G. Farr C. W. Wharton E. E. Bigley Harry Dinsmore Frank Jones Clint Sweeny Ray Thompson Oak Park Cemetery Mr. Zuver Newton C. Zuver Robert Grooms West North Street A. J. Randles U. P. Church Merver Sara Melvina Lorena Carr Jesse A. Carr Superior Street Mrs. Carr Beaver County George and Lydia Otto Emrick New Castle First Christian Church Wilson E. Carr Myra Beryl Carr Frank B. Carr Camp Greenleaf

Death of John Attenborough at 81 in Pittsburgh area

John Attenborough, 81, died Saturday at his home on Butler Avenue after a long illness. Survived by his wife and daughter Elizabeth. Born in England, son of George and Elizabeth Attenborough, he was a bricklayer and a member of First M E Church and several Masonic bodies. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from the family residence. burial at Oak Park cemetery.

John Attenborough Butler Avenue Elizabeth Mr. Attenborough England George Elizabeth Attenborough M. E. Church Washington Lodge Duquesne Commandry Pennsylvania Valley of Pittsburg Duquesne R. A The Bricklayers Union Oak Park Cemetery

Death notices for Mrs Rosanna Hite and Hiram Fauzey

Mrs Rosanna Hite 82 died Saturday at 7 PM at her daughter Mrs Snyder 111 East Clayton Street after a lingering illness. Survived by many children, sisters and brothers, funeral at Mrs Snyder home with Rev A B Smith. interment in Amberson Valley. Hiram Chester Fauzey 70 died at 11:45 AM at 738 Chestnut Street after pneumonia. Survived by wife and several children and siblings. funeral arrangements to be announced.

Rosanna Hite Mrs. Snyder East Clayton Street Everett Thompson West Chester William Worley Dry’ Run C. B. Randolph Snyder John Wilkins New Castle George and Thomas Hite John Pomeroy Wash Joseph Six Mile Run Mark Canada Lucy Freep John Snyder George Martin Bouer Shermansville A. B. Smith Mahoningtown M. E. Church Pennsylvania Amberson Valley Franklin County Hiram C. Fauzey Hiram Chester Fauzey Chestnut Street Mr. Fauzey Christian Olive Fugaret Fauzey Andrew B Walter Dayton Raymond Fauzey Co. H. 47Th Infantry France Olive Maude Matthews Juniata Lysle Huyler DuBois William Williamsport

Cross Writes From France From Edward in A E F

Mrs. William Cross of Wilmington avenue receives a letter from her son Edward in France. He says he arrived OK and is well with the boys, noting Lewis Conn beside him drinking ginger ale and eating hard bread. He promises to share details on his return.

Wiliam Cross Wilmington Avenue Edward O. K Lewis Conn

Realty Transfers List Of Small Property Deals

A series of transfers shows numerous buyers paying mostly nominal sums for parcels in various wards and towns. Notable amounts include $3 300 for Eighth ward property and $1 000 for Little Beaver holdings, with many $1 and $200 transactions across Hazel Dell Slipperyock Union Third and Seventh wards.

Homer H. Hazen Mary Strock Hazel Dell I. Walker Book S. Eleanor McCurdy Slipperyock McCain Realty Co Catherine McDowell Union Nicholas Koladarich Mark Kostra Bessemer Stephen H. Spichear Harvey A. Spichear Neshannock Chas. J. Martin Fannie Weinberg Eighth Ward Alphonso Russo Mike Cmura Seventh Ward Isaac W. Reynolds David E. Barry Third Ward Antonio Lawrence Edward H. Grace Clayton F. Frazier Clyde Gilfillan James B. Hammond Margaret Corey Levi C. Kurtz Little Beaver Nancy Conn Perley G. Arneman

Card of Thanks for Mrs. C. W. Ghost

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our mother Mrs. C. W. Ghost and for the beautiful flowers sent. MRS. C. N. WHARTON AND a

C. W. Ghost Co. N. Wharton

New Castle Sees Eclipse Over City Skies

A large portion of New Castle residents observed a partial solar eclipse Saturday night from 6 30 to 8 20 p m using smoked or colored glass. The sun dimmed to about 74 percent of its diameter and 67 percent of its light at peak, with darkness starting at 6 30 p m as the moon moved across the sun and ending at 8 20 p m. A total eclipse occurred near Portland Oregon and Orlando Florida for under a minute, a rarity outside this area. The article notes only about 1 in 300 chance to see totality locally and references similar events in the Far West 18 years prior, with four more eclipses in the 20th century, the next in 1923.

New Castle Portland Ore Orlando Fla

Real Estate Sale Confirmed in Mary M. Emery Estate

The sale of 10 acres in Hickory township from the Mary M. Emery estate, by administrator Henry Emery, to Margaret Safford for $3,000, was approved by Judge Emery this morning.

Mary M. Emery Hickory Township Henry Emery Margaret Safford Emery

Also Mentioned on This Page

City High School Aamtisuna Rluinuvic Leota Marguerite Hunter Hazel Mae Johnson Natalie Helen Johnson Robert Walter Johnson Katherine Jane Kennedy Helen Kirk Elizabeth Kramer Ida Kunitz Paul J. Lewis Harold David McConahy Frank D. McCreary Aelred Jerome Marso Viola Beryl Miller Jessie Roberta Nelson Everett Marcellus Nesbitt Willard Eagleson Parker Milton Henry Pascoe Lenore Patterson Nancy J. Patton Frances Catherine Queer Dorothy Rabinovitz Mary G. Reed Myrtle LaVerne Riley Paul Leslie Rowland Mary Minera Shaffer Earl Jennings Smith Edna Kelly Smith Lena May Smith Ralph Orville Smith Grace Benevieve Stitzinger William Hyatt Stuart Fred Albert Thompson Lawrence Lady Thompson Armada Toepfer Margaret Toepfer Esther May Wagner Bessie Wallace Lillian Alathea Wallace Martha Cargo Watson Virginia Reed Weinschenk Myron L. Zimmerman Renwick Galbraith John B. Haley, Jr Rex Hamilton McClintock Walter K. Sturdy Albert Wilson Tindal Walter Alfred Wogan Clyde Malcolm Whittaker John Powell Zidow Mary Elizabeth Douglass Virginia Gibson Peter Grittie, Jr Viola Agnes Leslie Charles Franklin Miller Jay Leroy Reed Reva R. Samuels Bonella Mae Saul Dewey Armidal Shifflet John Joseph Seger Margaret Grace Walker Joseph James Zidow Margaret Barckley Dorothy M. Barnes Jennie Aneta Baynham Alberta Ellen Black May Belle Black Helen M. Book Julia Dobelek Alfred Evans Haydon Evans Kathryn L. Evans Mary M. Frazier Anna M. Hempel Ethel M. Hicks Olive Elizabeth Kelley Evelyn A. Marshall Edna May Newton Blanche I. Painter Ayers Peterson Mary E. Price DeEtta McKissick Betty Mae Richards Julia T. Rowan Elizabeth E. Russell Paul R. Ryan Sarah M. Suosio Daniel E. Thomas Coletta A. Ubry Vernice M. Weisbaker Alfred Williams Margaret L. Williams Harriet Zeigler Mary E. Zeigler Daisy A. Pringle Freda Iris Shifman Agnes Grace Wagner Nixon Monroe Salisbury Ball Virginia Philatheas HMS Fourth Presbyterian Notes Grace M. E Orange Lodge First Methodist New Bank Maine C. Perry Davies Cross New York Just W.F. Dufford & CO East Washington St BELL E. North White & Son Neshannock Avenue Bell-Ans
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