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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
4
Special notice states all payments and inquiries should go to THE NEWS COMPANY of New Castle, Pa rather than to individuals. It lists office addresses and telephones and notes second class matter status and international news service affiliation.
A Volant Independence Day celebration near New Castle will draw crowds from Wilmington Pulaski Plainview and Mercer County. Notables Dr Henry W Temple Frank Bigham Judge Porter and others attend in tents with free admission and festive contests.
The grand jury approved funding for a new bridge on Jefferson Street over Neshanock Creek, a step aimed at flood prevention and improving safety. Judge approved the decision after reviewing the grand jury’s report detailing past dangers and deficiencies at the current crossing.
Holland and T A Gilkey, county civil engineer, endorse a new bridge as necessary. The current bridge built in 1884 is too narrow and too short, restricting water flow and posing safety risks due to rusted ironwork. Rotary Club credit noted. county commissioners pledge to follow community wishes and avoid delay.
Dr. Bernhard Dernburg, unofficial spokesman for the German government in the United States, has decided to leave the country. He will sail on Saturday aboard the Norwegian liner Bergensford and will host a farewell reception at the German club in New York this afternoon.
Bonds for church league special police officers were presented this morning for service at the church league baseball grounds subject to solicitor approval. New bonds name E C Snyder with R W Wylie security H T Brest with J E Ligo security Earl Alexander with Robert Whit security J W Hammil with Robert Whit security All bonds stand at two hundred dollars matching regular police requirements.
A reflective column by Roy K. Moulton muses on shared routines from graduations to summer outings. It jabs at social norms, notes local civic changes like a new South Jefferson bridge, and pokes fun at wartime and political topics with a homespun, period voice.
Humorous notes on frugal living cite Tilford Moots trading porch furniture for a car and rural politicos avoiding announcements for congress. A New York wife recalls a 15 year old Waldorf marriage incident with roast beef acts and regrets not letting her husband jump from a window. The home grown strawberry commands high prices as a sign of local enterprise. The era praises Mr Bryan for serving the country as predicted.
The passage presents a father and son discussing poetry and memory assignments. The father cites Lord Byron and mentions a proposed essay on memory while planning to recite poems at the school. The dialogue touches on writing tasks and teacher expectations in a rustic setting.
Police handle complaints about rowdy youth while auto reckless driving on East street is reported. Fire damages Elmer Gallagher home on John street with loss estimated at 150 to 200 dollars. Traction company adjusts trips for high school commencement crowd. Highland avenue paving blocks to be laid between Lincoln and Boyles. Teachers receive final salary payments around 13 to 14 thousand dollars. City Sealer of Weights and Measures W. K. Nowling prepares a modern office in the patrol barn annex. One prisoner slept through the night in the city jail before release. Bellevue avenue resident Frank E Emery disputes being taxed as foreman. Ira Butler contests merchant tax classification. City Hall to get a new electric entrance light. Damage claims about Mulberry street repeal referred to city clerk.
A Rotary Punch quote contrasts constructive criticism with merely knocking. It argues criticism helps growth while destructive knocking harms progress, noting initiative and encouragement shape outcomes and that the knocker is rarely popular.
Register and Recorder Eakin issued letters in five estates. Sarah M. Elliott of Slipperyrock township had letters testamentary to Frank Blair. Jacob Frank of North Beaver township received letters of administration to Ella Frank. Patrick Wright of New Castle had a will probated. Arthur McKeever of Rochester had a certified copy of will filed. James M. Watson of Wilmington township had letters testamentary to Brooks Broadbent.
Ocean News from New York on June 11 reports steamers sailing today including Cameronia to Liverpool Glasgow. Arrivals expected from Rotterdam Marseille Barcelona Gibraltar Havre Genoa Deal Cadiz London and Cadiz include Beekbergen Daleby Ela Venezuelas Cresson Court Ischia Amsterdam Dante Alighieri Nairnshire Delaware Buenos Ayres and more.
A child improvises an essay on memory with help from mother and father. The tale blends humor and sentiment as memory is split into retentive and housekeeping types, with the father ribbing the son and a quip about Horaceus at the Bridge and a dinner speech.
Lloyd Shane aged 19 son of Albert E. Shane of East Madison avenue fell from a tree on New York avenue shortly after 7 pm and suffered a broken neck and skull fracture. He died within minutes. He belonged to the Wesleyan Methodist church and is survived by his parents and two brothers.
A special meeting of St Pauls German Lutheran Church congregation is scheduled in the church basement Monday evening June 14 at 8 oclock. The gathering will discuss church matters and decisions for the parish.
Sunday school scholars and church members are asked to send flowers to the church Saturday afternoon. If impossible Saturday, Sunday morning will do. A full cantata rehearsal for Children’s Day is Saturday evening. everyone with a part must attend.
Tonight at 8 o clock at the Y M C A the International Sunday School lessons for the next two Sundays will be taught. The June 13th and 20th lessons, Psalm 32 and Psalm 141, will be presented by Attorney J M Martin and J I Muffley of the Y M C A. All Bible students and teachers are invited.
Readiness for the Y M C A swimming program rests on a 2 PM start for instruction tomorrow. Physical Director J H Greenwood leads a strong team and 350 boys will be served.
Close out sale of entire stock of furniture and household goods at 103 West Washington Street on Saturday June 12 at 2 p m. Richardson conducts the sale with items to be sold to the public. Coordinate with Ady avenue and 257t2 for details.
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