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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
7
The Ellwood City white elephant sale in the old post office building drew broad support. Eight ladies organized solicitations from merchants and residents, securing new items, money donations, and livestock, with an auction on Friday and Saturday night. Proceeds exceed $726 for the local Red Cross branch.
Thrift and War Saving Stamp sales remain strong with totals from last week at 1549.30. Individual booth figures include 180.09, with bank and post office totals such as 268.41 at People's National, 122.57 at First National, 861.18 at the post office, and 97.05 at Harmony station. Eastern Star and W C T U groups plan to staff booths this week.
Record Day activities are being planned in Ellwood City on May 23 with participation signaled by local groups and officials. details forthcoming from the United Presbyterian Church and affiliated organizations.
The Presbyterian church and Bible school announce Record Day observances in Lawrence County on June 23. A June drive begins to raise 10 percent in enrollment and attendance, with each department assigned targets. Children’s day is postponed to the 23rd as part of Record Day, with officers and teachers meeting Wednesday evening after prayer. Communion is June 16, with preparatory services midweek. Rev J H Breaden preaches Friday at 8 pm. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 pm at Mrs Frank Gron’s 716 Park Ave.
Sixteen men arrested at the Greek coffee house on Lawrence Avenue were arraigned by Burgess Cunningham. They paid a $10 fine plus costs and were ordered to close the place on Sundays. A forthcoming dance by the Young Fellows club is planned for Friday June 14 at Cascade Park with many invitations issued.
Rev. John Cavanaugh from the New York conference spoke at Ellwood City Free Methodist Church last week. He shared his Ireland born parents, Civil War experiences, imprisonment, conversion, and street ministry. He noted repeated street preaching arrests but timely release and will conduct meetings in Butler for several days.
Ellwood City forces with Mercer county ties report Frederick Miles the first Mercer county soldier to die in France. He is a cousin of Mrs. E. B. Baker of Fourth Street. Mrs. Baker has partial word from four weeks ago and no definite notification of death or cause.
H. F. Liebendorfer and William Stead of the Free Methodist church were elected delegates to the Tri-Conference at Mount Washington Pittsburg today and tomorrow. Miss Bertha Frampton and Mrs. A H Zahniser were chosen as county Sunday delegates.
Omer Talkington a noted merchant endorses Nerv Worth from Clarksburg West Virginia. Story cites stomach trouble nervous indigestion poor sleep and disturbed rest before use. One bottle improved sleep and appetite with a general boost and a money back guarantee. Distributed through Clutton's Drug Store New Castle Paisley and Wilson's Drug Store Ellwood City.
A school convention at New Castle was held but some could not attend. One session in Pittsburg will be patriotic with speeches by delegates. The public library received many new technical and war related books, plus many fiction titles recently.
Advertises Bi-nesia to treat dyspepsia indiges tion gastritis heart burn and other stomach troubles due to acidity or fermentation. Claims a teaspoonful in hot water after meals neutralizes acid stops fermentation and relieves pain. Promoted by Clutton Drug Co with a money back guarantee and available in powder or tablet form.
Members of the Columbus club were entertained at Mrs John Schallys Cres Cent avenue home for a farewell to Mrs Charles Daugherty who departs today for Erie to make her home. The long time member left after a social evening and lunch served by the hostess.
Special services will be held at St. Agatha's Roman Catholic church on Thursday to celebrate the No vena to St. Anthony now in its 13th week. Rev. Father Fusco of Hillsville will speak in the evening. The feast of the Saints will be celebrated on Thursday June 13.
Walter Hoffman of North Sewickley died from injuries after an automobile accident. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Ellwood City with the family from Harrisville attending. The body was sent to Harrisville for burial in the church cemetery where he had attended services.
Ellwood City reports Rev. A. H. M. Zahniser of the Free Methodist church will preach at Keeley this evening at 8. A class meeting is held at the local church tonight and regular prayer services are scheduled for Thursday evening.
Special services are set for Wednesday and Friday evenings at Bell Memorial Church in the fourth ward. Rev. John Waite will preach as the church prepares for Sunday morning communion services.
Robert Williams of Wayne Avenue has accepted a position as agent at the P and L E station here. He began duties yesterday after finishing his term as a student at the local high school.
The body of John O. Christley, Harrisburg mail service employee, electrocuted at Centre county yesterday for murder of his wife, will be brought to Ellwood City for burial by relatives. Burial is planned at Locust Grove cemetery. Christley killed his wife and attempted suicide months earlier.
An old time drug advertisement claims Dr James Headache Powder cures headache neuralgia and pain in moments. It urges buying a dime package at a drug store and believes the user will forget the headache shortly after taking the powder. Stop suffering and ensure you get what you ask for.
Miss Olive Nolan of Lawrence Avenue Mrs Paul Denny of Lawrence Avenue and Miss Marion Davis of the Fourth Ward have accepted positions at the S and S company dry goods store. They started work yesterday morning.
The first picnic of the season was held by the sixth grade at North Side school yesterday. Students traveled to the country club grounds in the morning and enjoyed a basket lunch. The afternoon featured games. Miss Ada Cochran teaches the room.
Ellwood City reports S. B. Eichholtz, once confined to a hospital for medical treatment, has fully recovered and is discharged from the institution.
Mr and Mrs Thomas A Wilson of Lawrence avenue moved into their newly purchased Fourth street home formerly owned by Mrs John Applegate of the Fourth ward. The house has been remodeled and they had lived previously in the Shannon building on Lawrence avenue.
Mr and Mrs John Applegate of the Fourth ward will soon move to California by car. Mr Applegate, long time carrier on Route No 2, has resigned his position.
A well attended poverty social at Bell Memorial Church in the Fourth Ward last night raised a nice sum. Lunch was served by the Young Ladies' Bible class members who organized the event.
Miss Reba Reuff, a Geneva College student, arrived in Ellwood City to spend vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs George Reuff of Fourth Street. Miss Ruth Ruhe, another Geneva student, returned to Baltimore Md after visiting Miss Aeuff over the weekend.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Immanuel Reformed church will gather at the church on Wednesday at 2 30 PM. All members are requested to be present for the afternoon session.
Mr and Mrs Earl E Duncan and children of Fourth Street have returned from a weekend trip to Salem Ohio. They traveled by machine and spent the weekend visiting.
Mr and Mrs B F Hipsley of Crescent Avenue F E Cole and son Wayne and Mrs Izora Wright motor to Mercer county Sunday where they spent the day. Arthur Grandy left for Cleveland to spend a few days. Miss Elizabeth Dambach of Zelienople spent Sunday with Miss Clara Hennon of the Fourth ward. Oscar Bair returned from New Castle trip. Clare Kieth and Homer Garwig spent Sunday in Coraopolis. Robert Williams returned from Beaver Falls visit. J G Ferguson returned from Pittsburg. Mrs Margaret Goodwin of New Castle guest of her daughter Mrs J J Daugherty of Fountain Avenue on Monday. Union Service is a real pleasure to use.
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