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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
4
Announcement from The News Company New Castle Pa a partnership of Mrs George E Treadwell and Fred L Rentz solicits public correspondence addressed to the newspaper and directs that all checks money orders drafts and communications be sent to the newspaper not to individuals.
Professor Dixon outlined a proposed new high school in a special board meeting. The plan envisions a building of immense size, potentially 1000 pupils, rising on a Jefferson street block using Crowther Morehead and adjacent lots. Officials hope to meet future growth while delaying the mammoth project.
A home on Scioto Street was entered Monday evening while the Flaherty family was away. A pocketbook containing about $19 was stolen. the house was rummaged but no other valuables were found disturbed. Police investigate the incident.
The Butler Maccabees arrive in the city for a Tuesday outing with events at Cascade Park all day. Local crowds are expected to view the performances and enjoy the schedule of activities presented by the group.
Six jurors in the Mercer versus Allen assault case at Alderman Ranney’s office argued for hours and, after midnight, dismissed the trial without a verdict. Mercer claimed Allen threw a beer bottle. Allen said Mercer chased him with a revolver. The jury contemplated costs but then disbanded amid heated disagreement.
The column jokes about a steel corporation seeking a new leader, saying any capitol trimmer could fit. It derides a million-dollar job, notes Hillsville should be spelled with a K, and comments on Thanksgiving weather hurting the turkey crop. The piece quips about Japan, Russia, a straw hat, and everyday honesty.
A patchwork of odd sayings and local notes features social warnings about arrests for kneeling on sidewalks, jokes about frost dates, and rumors of new defenses for Harry Thaw. A Pennsylvania item discusses robins used to harvest cherries and farmers training animals for tasks.
Miss Cora Allen of Chewton and Miss Mary Kirkland of Beaver are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garvin of this city, joining a social gathering this week.
In Lawrence County jury summons drew many excuses as work, sickness, and family obligations outweighed service. Of 48 summoned, 14 asked to be excused Monday afternoon with a handful granted by Judge Porter including John F. Haines, William McLane, James A. Raney, and John A. Stankard.
Prof Dixon sketches a multi floor design for a new high school with first floor housing manual training domestic science gymnasium and heat plants. He predicts capacity to reach 1000 pupils within years while current enrollment stands at 406. The board considers cost around 200 000 to 250 000 and will have architects draft to the outline for review by a visiting committee.
Death notices report Mrs. Elizabeth Manning aged 82 living with daughter in Raymond Street after husband’s death two years ago. Funeral at Wellar home with Hermon cemetery interment. Also notes the funeral of Sarah Pearson Justice at Mrs Webster Justice home and the death of four weeks old John A. Pimbos. Catherine Malone dies at 84, longtime resident known as Muddy, Catholic St Mary’s Church obituary pending.
Ed Burns of East Long avenue joined Shenango tin mill. Ralph Reese a Greer mill screw boy visited Pittsburg. Ed Bell a Shenango tin mill heater is able to be out after a week’s illness. Thomas McGaffie a steel mill employer listed sick Tuesday. Ted Richards a Greer mill roller visited Ellwood City. Frank Miller tin worker from Sharon visited friends in the firth ward. Ed Long ship department Greer tin mill spent day in Pittsburg. Frank Donovan East Long avenue rougher in Greer mill off a week with a badly cut hand reported for duty Tuesday.
Word comes of the death of Mrs Lilly E Boren of Steubenville on Saturday evening followed by the infant daughter two hours later. Survived by husband Samuel B Boren and five children. Her maiden name was McNees born in Euclid Butler county. Surviving siblings include D L McNees Beaver J S and Miss Anna McNees Euclid Pa Mrs Emelda Greer and Mrs Fred Boyle Pittsburg and Mrs H J Schaeffer Struthers Ohio. Remains shipped to Plaingrove for burial Tuesday.
Carl Paisley of this city son of Scott Paisley recently passed the State pharmaceutical board examination becoming a qualified druggist's assistant. The class had seven members pass. 82 of 252 examinees were successful. Mrs. David Jonas and daughter Leah of Crafton visit relatives in this city.
Citizens sought order control amid Italian labor gangs in Scott Township road projects. James A. Ray of McCaslin was appointed deputy constable by the court on Monday afternoon to preserve order.
No receiver will be appointed for the New York and Chicago airline passing near New Wilmington. This disposes of the receivership proceedings and allows those in charge of the line to continue operations.
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