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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
5
A promotional note touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a universal cure for stomach liver and intestinal ailments including gastritis indigestion dyspepsia gas pressure around the heart sour stomach and post meal distress. The ad asserts it offers hope with a single dose.
Attorney Charles H. Young as administrator for Mary Carrigan’s estate was empowered to sell Wayne township property in Bristol County Massachusetts to pay debts. A pluries subpenue issued in Ellen G Barris vs James A Barris divorce. An alias subpoena issued in Egidio Vascetti vs Maria Vascetti. Logan administrator in Fannie J Logan estate reported sale of real estate.
New Wilmington reports Mrs. R. M. Russell, hospitalized in Pittsburg, is recovering well after a recent operation.
Richard Brandon entertained a party of Youngstown friends at his Water street home Tuesday evening. All in attendance joined in saying it was a very pleasant evening. Refreshments were served.
The preliminary contest to choose Westminster’s entry for the tri state contest will be held at the college chapel this evening. Contestants include Messrs Miller Moore Vincent and Fred Milligan.
The class of 12 plans a reunion on Furnace Hill this Saturday from 5 to 9. D. G. Ashton of McKeesport visits friends here. Wm. Snodgrass improves from pleurisy. Miss Marian Johnston and Robert M. Schultz marry today. Miss Martha Payne of class 12, teaching in Frenchburg Kentucky, visits old friends here.
Mrs. J. N. Wagner loses a bracelet. Mrs. George Johnson spent Sunday with her son Will. Misses Sarah and Anna Wagner visited New Castle on Tuesday. Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Watson visited New Castle last week. Verleigh Bauder stays with aunt Mrs. J. R. Weller in New Castle. Clarence Johnson and wife from Ellwood visited parental home Sunday. Miss Gladys Kennedy home on vacation from New Castle high school. Miss Ruth Wilson and Garnet Boyd of Princeton passed through town last week. Mrs. W. L. Boston and children from New Castle visited the Wesley Wagner family. Communion services planned at Reformed Presbyterian church next Sunday June 15 at 11 o clock.
Residents and visitors filled a Sunday schedule with calls to local families including Miss Ruby Anangst from Lowellville and Miss Jesse McCullough from Warren. Socials at M. KE church feature a shortcake program and a musical, while church repairs progress and members report improved health.
The ninth month report by Superintendent Kimes lists enrollment across buildings and attendance figures. It shows a total enrolled of 5,637 with an average daily attendance of 5,184 and a 94 percent attendance rate, 4,145 students not absent, and 294 tardiness cases.
Harrisburg reports the 1912 census shows Pennsylvania healthier with 7,969,904 residents. The state recorded a general death rate of 14 per thousand, down from 16 in 1906, and large declines in tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and diphtheria due to active public health campaigns.
Miss Ella Neil visited New Castle Saturday while Mrs Francis McDermott stayed with New Castle friends Monday. Various other residents and guests from Plaingrove Youngstown Butler and Pittsburg include Mr and Mrs John Dickson Mrs Pearl Weitz and Mrs Mary Fenton visiting relatives and returning from trips. Mr Sington suffers a badly bruised foot from an accident last week.
At the spring meeting of the Butler presbytery of the United Presbyterian church held at Slippery Rock Rev R C Ramsey newly elected pastor of the Slippery Rock church from Franklinville NY was installed Rev Mr Littell preached the sermon and Rev Mr Chambers delivered the charge to him.
Sabbath gatherings and visits mark Westfield activities. Mr and Mrs Mervin Bush hosted at W R Clarks. Harry Emery hosted the junior club. Miss Ortie Bush visited Ruthraulf farm. Wm Woods and Dan Emery plus Mrs Unger from Youngstown visited J B Woods and Wm Emery. Mt Jackson high school orchestra social set for Woods grove. Dr W M Hayes from China to preach at Westfield church with pledges for the William M Taylor memorial chapel fund. Children day services drew 325 attendees. CBE organized evening meeting led by Rev R E Porter on Where Am I.
Pleasant Hill residents report visits and family travel. Mrs. Palmer called on Mrs. Schwineberg Monday. Mrs. Graham of New Castle visits her mother Mrs. Guy. Lavina Kirkwood of Woodlawn spends the week with her grandfather. Del Wright hosts Harvey Wright visit. Miss McConlough of Lancaster stays with Gladys Schwinegruber. Evans of Ellwood City visit Henderson Aiken. Scott Eckles and wife of Ellwood City, once residents here, visit friends. Sadie Gerwig shows slow improvement amid family loss after her father’s death.
Mr Hermon and Mrs Margaret Magee of Wilmington visit relatives in this section. Rev and Mrs Hays and children from Kansas stop to see friends. Sunday school convention at Central Presbyterian draws many locals. Hermon children day programs entertain with a $16.90 missions collection. Communion planned after services Friday through Sunday. Rev Hunter assisted by Rev McKee of Oak Grove church for Sunday evening service.
The new pastor and Elder J. C. Buchanan delivered an address as the newly elected moderator Rev. H. C. Hildebrand of Harrisville presided. The session heard reports from departments, superintendents, secretaries and delegates to the General Assembly meeting in Atlanta.
Dr. Benjamin Haines formerly of this city now living in Monongahela City sustained minor injuries in an automobile crash Friday evening. He suffered four broken ribs and other injuries. he was taken to Southside Hospital in Pittsburgh and is recovering well.
An advertisement claims Hay's Hair Health restores natural color and vitality to grey and faded hair, reduces dandruff, and enhances appearance. It offers a free trial via druggists with bundled Harfina Soap and Hay's Hair Health, listing W. B. McKee and local pharmacies as contacts.
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