Blossoms Out as a Carpenter in France Letter Home
An American soldier Corps Lamoree writes May 19 1918 to Mr and Mrs C G Manne describing life in France. He says he weighs 20 pounds more and works as a carpenter specializing in Ready Cut Buildings. He boasts of building a town overnight and asks to send regards to Roy while noting Somewhere in France is not far away. Corporal Geo Lamoree 464th Aero Squadron A E F France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Manne
Belle Avenue
George Lamoree
France
Lamoree
Manne
Roy
Geo. Lamoree
464Th Aero Squadron
Lathrop Paving Bid Rejected by City Council
City Council rejected a bid over 21000 for Lathrop street repaving after a protest by more than half of property owners. Only one bid was received and with curbing would amount to about 6.30 per running foot per owner. Brick and labor costs have risen since the war, delaying paving until prices normalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Lathrop Street
South New Castle
East Side
Not Guilty on Charges. Costs Split Between Def and Prosecutor
James Jackson was found not guilty on larceny and aggravated assault and battery. One half of the costs on the aggravated assault and battery charge were assessed to Jackson and one half to Frank Cunningham, the prosecutor. Cunningham claimed Jackson stole $64. Jackson denied owing money, stating Cunningham owed him $6. District Attorney Muse led for the Commonwealth with Attorneys Reynolds and Bryan for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackson
Frank Cunningham
Cunningham
Jackson
Muse
Commonwealth
Reynolds and
Bryan
Smith On Trial On Serious Charge
Jake Smith Sr charged with pandering goes on trial before Judge Emery. District Attorney George Muse represents the commonwealth. Edwin K Logan and J Elder Bryan defend. Principal witness Louisa Schreckenghost testified Smith induced her to his house for outside work to split receipts fifty fifty. Smith denied the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Smith, Sr
Emery
George Muse
Commonwealth
Edwin K. Logan
J. Elder Bryan
Louisa Schreckenghost
Smith
Food Conservation Committee Sets Special Meeting
The Food Conservation committee will hold a special meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Public Safety rooms. Arrangements for the canning demonstration will be completed and a full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Conservation Committee
tomor_row
Reynolds Family Reunion at Park Notice
Reynolds Family Reunion at park Wednesday June 19. Friends invited. Announcement appears in local committee notice with usual time reference and crowd expectation.
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Reynolds
French Rally Repels German Assaults Along Two Rail Lines
German offensives press along two routes from Montdidier to Paris and along the Oise through Ribecourt and Compiegne as French resistance, though outnumbered, holds. Enormous German losses and exhausted prisoners mark the fierce fighting along the Matz and around Mblincourt as attacks wane.
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Montdidier
Estrees
Arsy
Oise
Ribecourt
Compiegne
Paris
Matz
Mblincourt
First Recruits For Marines Secured In Local Call Up
Earl Samuel Glasgow of Enon Valley and Reuben Samuel Levine of South Mill Street were the first local youths examined for Marine service. Glasgow, 18, anxious to join and sent to Pittsburgh for final exam, while Levine, also 18, passed but persuaded by his father to remain at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marines
Earl Samuel Glasgow
Enon Valley
Hun
R. C. Glasgow
Pittsburg
Reuben Samuel Levine
South Mill Street
Can Lose War In U S Wilson Warns Labor Host
President Wilson issued a solemn telegram to the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy in session at St Paul warning that the war can be lost in America as well as on the fields of France. He urged that labor difficulties not interrupt war work and called for unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
France
Wilson
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
St. Paul
May Garbage Totals Reported by Health Officer
Health Officer William L. Steen reported that in May the city collected and incinerated 177 tons of garbage at the plant. An additional 248 loads from private conveyances were incinerated, and about 5 000 gallons of swill were gathered and fed to hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Steen
Shenango Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges
Admitted W Agnes McGee Highland avenue and Angel Kristoft 103 South Liberty street. Discharged Mrs Mary Sinclair and baby Winslow avenue. Admitted Ulysses Choen Beckford street Aaron Horton Zelienople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Agnes McGee
Highland Avenue
Angel Kristoft
South Liberty Street
Mary Sinclair
Baby
Winslow Avenue
Ulysses Choen
Beckford Street
Aaron Horton
Zelienople
Preston Seeks Board OK for Circus Ad on Diamond Bulletin
A. T. Preston asked the council for permission to use the Diamond bulletin board on the west side to advertise a circus scheduled for June 27 at the Country Club grounds. The request was granted to aid YMCA huts in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Preston
Diamond Bulletin Board
Country Club
France
Report on International Fire Engineers convention in Chicago
Fire Chief Connery reported to the council that his Chicago convention as the city representative was interesting and instructive. Two white cars like those in service were demonstrated and ran without a break for sixty hours. His expenses totaled 58.51 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connery
International Fire Engineers Association
Chicago
Flags to be flown in Columbiana by Italian workers
Next Sunday at 2 PM a large American flag and a large Italian flag will be flown by Italian employees of Shenango Limestone company. A fitting program is planned with the Vallati band providing music. Mr and Mrs H C Kyser of Cedar Street visited Columbiana for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Limestone Company
Vallati
H. C. Kyser
Cedar Street
Columbiana, O
Dates Of Co. Fairs Give Dates Of Co. Fairs
Harrisburg reports a rise in agricultural premiums at county fairs signaling production focus. Fairs drop in number to 61, with more local events and renewed rivalry in food production. Upcoming dates include Lawrence Pulaski September 10 12 and Mercer Stoneboro September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Department of Agriculture
Lawrence
Pulaski
Mercer
Stoneboro
Saturday Feast Day at St. Vitus Church
The Italian Catholic parish observes the feast of St. Vitus with Friday vesper and benediction, two high masses on Saturday at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and a concluding vesper service with Benediction led by Rev. Fr. N. DeMita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vitus
Fr. N. DeMita
Volunteer Farm Teams In Demand
Weather drives sudden need for corn field labor as city volunteer teams are fully booked. Captains must contact the employment office in Wallace block room 209 to connect with Dorris L. Falkman J. S. Martin or James Clark for consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Block
Dorris L. Falkman
J. S. Martin
James Clark
New Castle Boy Held in Pittsburg
Pittsburg police took into custody a young lad named Ross believed to live in New Castle. He refused to give information, but papers in his pockets provided clues. This morning Tony Pasquale of New Castle, matching Ross's description, was reported missing and believed to be the boy held in Pittsburg. his father traveled there to identify him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ross
Tony Pasquale
Boy Struck By Automobile on Washington Street
H. Gibson of 915 Beckford street reported to police last night that while driving down Washington street a boy ran into the path of his car and was knocked down. He took the lad home, Dr. Warner treated a slight scalp wound, and the boy’s name was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gibson
Beckford Street
Washington Street
Warner
Realty Transfers Report From Dallas and Surrounding Areas
Real estate transfers list multiple moves including Dallas Mitchell to Jenny Mitchell in Union for 1 dollar, Margaret Pitzer to Gareth L. Dix in Seventh ward for 2740, John W. Guy to Elsie May Curtis in Wayne for 240, J Clyde Gilfillan to Virgil C. Plummer in Union for 1, Elizabeth A. Anderson to Bertha Higgins in Fourth ward for 3500, Chas Wilson to Daniel W. Ferree in Third ward for 1, Caroline Williams to Leola J Middleton in Second ward for 4009.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas R. Mitchell
Jenny A. Mitchell
Union
Margaret Pitzer
Gareth L. Dixon
John W. Guy
Elsie May Curtis
Wayne
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Virgil C. Plummer
Elizabeth A. Anderson
Bertha Higgins
Chas. Wilson
Daniel W. Ferree
Caroline Williams
Leola J. Middleton
Iceland Sets Ambitious Coal Output Target
The Iceland coal fields plan to supply 180000000 tons of coal with quality equal to Scottish coal. This sizable production aims to mirror the standard of coal long used in Scotland’s markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
City seeks coal from Pittsburg field under zone plan
The Public Safety Committee asks Dr. H A Garfield to modify coal rules so New Castle and Lawrence County residents can buy coal from the Pittsburg field instead of local banks. The letter cites local production shortfalls and praises fuel administrator Knox for efforts to secure affordable supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Safety Committee
Garfield
H. A. Garfield
Washington, D. C
Uder
Lawrence
New Castle
County of
Pittsburg
Knox
Y W C A Notes Delegates to Silver Bay Conference
The Recreation club voted to send two delegates to the Silver Bay conference from July 16 to July 26 and pay half the expenses. Miss Mabel Hutchison and Miss Olive Hay were elected as delegates. A bacon bar for members and helpers at the June 3 entertainment is set for June 24. The executive board meets this afternoon to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bay
J. 8. Martin
Park Avenue
Mabel Hutchison
Olive Hay
Death notices for Carr McCune Fauzey Pasters headlined
Funeral services announced for Mrs. Jesse A. Carr at 2 30 PM Thursday from her son Wilson E. Carr’s home 656 East Washington street burial in Greenwood cemetery William Mc Cune buried yesterday after services at the Presbyterian church Plaingrove with Rev Cameron and Rev Charles Jordan Pall bearers were Plain grove Telephone company directors Everett Moore O F Miles George Montgomery L V Armstrong Manville Foster Nathan A Offutt burial in Plaingrove cemetery Hiram Chester Fauzey to be laid to rest Thursday at 2 PM from Chestnut street home Laura Pearl Pasters little daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Pasters funeral held yesterday at 2 PM from family residence South Mil street Rev M B Williams First M E church officiated burial in Harlansburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse A. Carr
Wilson E. Carr
East Washington Street
Greenwood Cemetery
William McCune
Presbyterian Church
Plaingrove
Cameron
U. P.church
Charles Jordan
Volant
Plaingrove Telephone Company
Everett Moore
O. F. Miles
George Montgomery
L. V. Armstrong
Manville Foster
Nathan A. Offutt
Plaingrove Cemetery
Hiram Chester Fauzey
Chestnut Street
Laura Pearl Pasters
Frank Pasters
South
Mil Street
M. B. Williams
M. E. Church
Harlansburg
Red Cross Unit 8 Shifts Summer Meeting Time
Red Cross Unit 8 led by Mrs. Perry holds summer meetings Wednesday mornings at 9 o Clock instead of Saturdays. The executive committee will meet Friday evening this week rather than Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Mrs Margaret Studebaker Dies After Illness at Jacksville
Mrs Margaret E Studebaker wife of Joseph Studebaker died Monday at 2 20 pm at her home in Jacksville Butler county Pa after years of rheumatic trouble Born East Brook May 12 1850 she was a 48 year member of Zion Baptist church She is survived by children Mrs W E Currie J B Studebaker Mrs H W McCurdy Mrs Henry McCracken and W C Studebaker as well as 138 grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be held from Zion Baptist church Thursday at 11 am Rev Ely to preside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Studebaker
Joseph Studebaker
Jacksville
Butler County
Studebaker
Eastbrook
Robert
Sarah Hindman
Zion Baptist Church
W. E. Currie
East New Castle
J. B. Studebaker
Slippery Rock
H. W. McCurdy
Scott Street
Henry McCracken
W. C. Studebaker
Elizabeth McFarland
New Castle
Audley Hindman
Joseph Hindman
Grove City
William Hindman
Newton Falls
Rev. Ely
Red Cross Auxiliary Seeks Help For Wrappers
The First Christian church auxiliary will sew all day Thursday to finish 150 outing flannel wrappers by September 1. All women who can sew are urged to attend whether or not they are auxiliary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
First Christian Church
Westside Man To Serve Overseas In Y M C A Work
Marion Woods of 30 Greenwood avenue is ordered to report to Bay Shore Long Island June 17 for transfer to France in Y M C A service. A well known City youth, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1905 and recently worked as a securities salesman for Sargent and Company of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Woods
Greenwood Avenue
Bay Shore
Long Island
France
Woods
New Castle
Sargent & Company
Pittsburg
Where to Go Tonight Moving Pictures The Heart of the Sunset
Dome presents The Heart of the Sunset with Star Carlyle Blackwell and Evelyn Greeley. Regent offers The Lone Wolf starring Hazel Dawn. Leap to Fame features Carlyle Blackwell and Evelyn Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Blackwell
Evelyn Greeley
Regent
The
Lone Wolf
Hazel Dawn
Merchant’s Sale Confirmed. Viewing Daily This Month
Mike Mitchell reports he sold his restaurant on June 10 at 1217 South Mill Street and invites any interested parties to view the premises this month between 10 and 11 am or 7 and 8 pm at the same address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Mitchell
South Mill Street
Concert for Edinboro delegates raises funds at church
A concert at the First M. E. church proved very successful raising sufficient money to send delegates from the Intermediate League to the Edinboro conference. The program featured Old Glory's Message to Mother sung by the pastor M. B. Williams with music by a department member, plus performances by Julian R. Williams, Mrs. Margaret Fulkerson Dodds, Mrs. Gladys Fulkerson Moorehead, Joseph Williams, Lawrence Thompson, and a reading by Miss Augusta Mae Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermediate League
M. E
Edinboro
Old Glory
Albert Kissinger
M. B. Williams
Julian R. Williams
Margaret Fulkerson Dodds
Gladys Fulkerson Moorehead
Joseph Williams
Lawrence Thompson
Augusta Mae Owens
Davies Declares Separation from Wife Gertrude
Notice from C Perry Davies stating he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Gertrude Davies after she left his home. Dated 26012.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Davies
State Tractor Keeps Busy In County
The state tractor is working on farms near New Bedford with use for road work baling hay or plowing. Fifty acres have been plowed by this machine. A man can plow about one and a half acres daily while the tractor at normal speed will plow seven to eight acres a day. Applications should be made to the Lawrence County Farm Bureau Greer Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Lawrence County Farm Bureau
Greer Block
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U.S
Shenango Valley Hospital
WAR Circus
Beaver—Junction Park
Butler
Donegal Township
de Mita
Y. W.C. A. Notes
Association
Lawrence Rifles
T. R. Miller
Mr. McCune
Pasters
Red
Westside
H. S. Graduate
Nixon, Douglas Fairbanks
C. Perry Davies
Just
W.F. Dufford & CO
East Washington St
K. North
Chas. R. Kelley
Sutton
Alance Service
Bell
Beige
East
Washington St
E. Washington St
J. N. Euwer
Women's Wear
Welworth
D, McGoun
Herb D. McGoun
J. H. McAfee
Locust Grove Stock Farm
Bell Phone
New Castle, Pa
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