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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

2

Playlet Pleases Audience At High School Loan Exhibit

A large crowd attended the third night of entertainment at the high school auditorium. The Rebecca of Sunnybrook farm playlet featured Miss Bessie Rosenblum as Rebecca Randall and a host of school talent in lively, humorous roles. The Doll Exhibit drew wide interest with a guessing game and two winning dolls, won by Grace Fix and Tade Hartsuff, as the crowd enjoyed performances by Oak Street pupils and Y.M.C.A. dancers.

Rebecca of Sunnybrooks Rebecca Randall Bessie Rosenblum Victor Jevon Alladin Boston Emma Jane Perkins Elizabeth Sowersby Simpson Harold Moore Marian Slough Miss Dearborn Mr. Howard Jerry Cobb Clara Belle Simpson Eliza Elisha Rachel Bronston Robert McConahy Francis Sowersby Mary Gregory Minnie Smelle Rose Rosenblum Rebecca Elizabeth Sankey Mary Sherger Howard Wylie Oak Street Doll Baby Town Loan Dolly J. N. Eower’s Rose New Castle Dry Goods Company Dolly Rose Suessor Grace Fix Miss New Castle Dry Goods Company Tade Hartsuff Miss Dolly W. H. Shipler Carl Reed Russell Urmson Wilson Eckles William Martin Charles Beazel Emma D. Carlyle Carrie Bleakley Blanche Shipler

Four Chicago Banks Closes Spark Bank Run and Inquiry

The closure followed a April 1 meeting with William Lorimer and officers in Springfield. Deposits plunged after word of impending actions, about one million dollars being withdrawn. Police protected bank entrances as crowds gathered. Thomas Cunningham McConnell arrived from Oberlin to resume Y M C A work in New York after plans to lead China Y M C A.

William Lorimer Springfield Thomas Cunningham McConnell Oberlin New York Mr. McConnell Y. M. China

Prohibition speakers plan nationwide campaign

The Flying Squadron led by Gov. J. Frank Hanly will tour Peoria and Western states to push state and national prohibition. The program features Oliver W. Stewart Daniel A. Poling Dr. Wilbur Sheridan Dr. Charles Sheldon and other leaders with music directors and a $10,000 donation from J. W. Lewis. The campaign aims to educate and build public sentiment for abstinence and constitutional amendments.

Peoria Ill Oliver W. Stewart Illinois Daniel A. Poling Columbus Christian Endeavor Organization of the World Wilbur F. Sheridan Chicago Epworth Leagues of America Charles M. Sheldon Topeka Kan Ira J. Landrith Ward-Belmont College Nashville Tenn Ella Boole New York’ City New York W. C Boston Hanly

Second arrest expected in Ella Winter case

In Baltimore a second arrest is anticipated within 24 hours in the mysterious death of Ella G Winter the stenographer found dead in a creek at Curtis Bay. State officials question John Rice and the coroner reports a skull indentation suggesting foul play while Dr Penniman investigates possible poisoning.

Baltimore Ella G. Winter Curtis Bay John Rice D. Meredith Reese, Jr Green Miss Winter William B. D. Penniman Reese Patapeco River Arthur L. Miller Floods Pier Miss Winters

Diary Read In Court Reveals Mrs Poss Spouse Tension

Mrs Poss testified she recorded a telephone talk with her husband in which she dismissed pursuit by detectives and said her relations with Thorn were above reproach. She described plans about a raid on her apartment and a discussion with Thorn about Mrs Bisby, a former friend, and hid letters and jewelry as detectives entered.

Hospital Notes Reflect Local Admissions and Recoveries

Gene Stockman of East Washington Street has recovered from treatment at Shenango Valley hospital and returned home. Robert Craig of Akron Ohio is admitted for surgical treatment at Shenango Valley hospital. Michael Cordone of Ellwood City is admitted for surgical treatment. Mrs Marie DeMotto of Home Street is admitted to the surgical department. John Meniencn has Sea Ratane the department the hospital.

Gene Stockman East Washington Street Shenango Valley Hospital Robert Craig Akron Michael Cordone Ellwood City Marie DeMotto Home St John Meniencn

J R R May Talk Again and Regain Memory

Earl Iles once known as J R R and afflicted with aphasia is reported to be regaining memory and speech. Bloodless surgery used by Dr Lorenz in Germany on Lolita Armour is applied as Prof. C M Toskey treats a dislocated vertebra at the base of the neck, restoring function as a clot vanishes.

International News Service Chicago C. M. Toskey Toskey

Jones May Head Federal Reserve Board

Washington reports practically certain selection of Thomas D. Jones a retired Chicago lawyer and Princeton trustee to be governor of the federal reserve board. White House confirmation unavailable but widely expected. Jones is an old Wilson friend and may displace E. E. Simmons or O. C. Hershey from consideration.

International News Service Washington Thomas D. Jones Chicago Wilson Federal Reserve Board White House Jones Princeton University E. E. Simmons St. Louis O. C. Hershey Baltimore

Hon J Frank Hanly to Speak at Lawrence Church

Hon J Frank Hanly former Indiana state treasurer and Illinois legislature member speaks tonight at 7 30 under the Lawrence County W C T U in the First Baptist church Ellwood City overflow crowds heard the Flying Squadron speakers yesterday with no admission and a welcoming open to all attendees.

J. Frank Hanly Indiana Oliver W. Stewart Illinois Lawrence County First Baptist Church Ellwood City Co. Press

Physicians' Club Dinner Hosted by Brown Family

The Physicians' club met at Dr Thad Brown's home in West Pittsburg on Thursday evening. Mrs Brown assisted by Mrs Harvey Milholland Miss Rena MecAnlis and Mrs W B Wagner laid 16 covers. Pink and white decorations enhanced an elaborate menu before a short business session and social time.

Thad Brown Physicians’ Club W. M. Brown Fifth Street West Pittsburg Brown Harvey Milholland Rena MecAnlis W. B. Wagner

First Baptist Baraca Cadets Plan Athletic Association

The Baraca Cadets of the First Baptist church held a monthly business meeting at the church with reports from committees. The social committee plans another event. An athletic association is to be organized, with a meeting to be called soon. The next regular meeting is July 2 with officer elections for the term starting July 1.

Baraca First Baptist Church

Terrific storm ravages Moundsville camp colony

One person is dead and many injured after a terri fic electrical storm struck Moundsville at midnight. The storm destroyed 23 cottages in the camp colony and damaged scores of other buildings, with property loss pegged at 40 000 dollars.

Moundsville W. Va Moundsville Camp Colony

Children Meet for Practice at Trinity Sunday School

Children of the primary department are asked to meet Saturday at 10 o'clock in the guild room for practice for the children's day exercises to be held Sunday at the church.

Trinity Sunday School

McCoy Edges Murray in Hissing Defeat of Brook lyn Bout

The ten round middleweight bout at Stadium A C Brooklyn ended with Al McCoy defending most of the fight while Billy Murray failed to take the offensive. Spectators hissed throughout as McCoy controlled the action from the defensive.

McCoy New York al McCoy Billy Murray Stadium A. C Brooklyn

Altoona Man Visiting Moroney Home on Crawford Avenue

A resident of Altoona, Mr. R A Prough, is visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph T Moroney on Crawford Avenue. The Boston Record ponders if mediator George Fred Williams could heal rifts between Champ Clark and Bryan.

R. A. Prough Altoona Joseph T. Moroney Crawford Avenue George Fred Williams Albania Champ Clark Bryan Boston Record

Picnic Supper Fetes Miss Hallie Bruce Visitors

Complimentary to Miss Hallie Bruce of Pittsburg visiting her sister Miss Mollie Bruce of Crawford avenue a park picnic supper was held Thursday evening. A delicious menu was served in the grove with informal social hours. Attendees included Cynthia Young Edna Bentley Bessie Cover Irene Young Fannie Myra McBride Hazel Young Fannie Forrest Laura Brunermer Olive Rape Margaret Palmer Lucy Tyler and the Bruce sisters.

Hallie Bruce Pittsburg Mollie Bruce Crawford Avenue Park Grove Cynthia Young Edna Bentley Bessie Cover Irene Young Fannie Myra McBride Hazel Young Fannie Forrest Laura Brunermer Olive Rape Margaret Palmer Lucy Tyler Bruce

Kensington Club Hosts Breakfast for Mrs. Weller at Park

The T. L. T. Kensington held a park breakfast honoring Mrs. Lute Weller of Raymond Street who departs soon for a summer away. Twelve members attended along with three guests, Mrs. Joseph McKnight, Miss Esther Grimes, and Miss Emily Rice. An all day picnic is planned next Wednesday at Muddy Creek Falls.

T. L. T. Kensington Lute Weller Raymond Street Joseph McKnight Esther Grimes Emily Rice Muddy Creek Falls

V. M. Club Holds Park Breakfast in July Meeting

Members of the V. M. club enjoyed a park breakfast Thursday morning with hostess Mrs. Fred Fulkerson and assistant Mrs. Chas. Weddell. The next gathering is set for July 10 at Mrs. C. R. Bennett’s Edenburg home.

V. M. Club The Park Fred Fulkerson Chas. Weddell C. R. Bennett Edenburg

Local Women Listed as Home

The Misses Sarah Newell of North Mercer Street Marian Wallace of North Jefferson Street and Virginia Foltz of Wallace Avenue are listed as home.

Sarah Newell North Mercer Street Marian Wallace North Jefferson Street Virginia Foltz Wallace Avenue

Emma Willard School Alumna Returns For Summer

Miss Lillian Wallace, a student at Wellesley College, has returned to Emma Willard School in Troy, New York, to spend the summer.

Emma Willard School Troy N. Y Lillian Wallace Wellesley College

I. B. Club Meets at Miss Richardson Home

Miss Esther Richardson of Jefferson street entertained the I. B. club Thursday evening with games and refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled in two weeks with Miss Grace Sargent of Audley avenue hosting.

Esther Richardson Jefferson Street I. B. Club Grace Sargent Audley Avenue

Sixth Beck descendants reunion set for June 16 park

The sixth annual reunion of the descendants of George and Isabella Beck will be held at the park next Tuesday June 16.

George and Isabella Beck

Mrs E J Roberts to Visit Portland and Seattle Areas

Mrs. E. J. Roberts of Boyles Avenue will leave Monday for an extended visit in Portland Oregon, Bellingham and Seattle Washington.

E. J. Roberts Boyles Avenue Portland Ore Bellingham Seattle Wash

Pleasant Surprise for Elizabeth Eagan at Hoyt Block

Miss Elizabeth Eagan was the guest of honor at a Thursday evening gathering in the Hoyt block. Guests enjoyed games, music, and tempting refreshments, with attendees including Theresa Coe Mary McCarthy Dorothy ODonnell Nadyne Kane Eva Coyle Rose Hannon Essie Mac Kane Goldie Silva Plumb Elizabeth Meegan John Daly Bill Kelsh Irvin Whitman Jerald Summerly Jack Cumming Wm Johnson Sam Hynes Louis Johnson Ralph Ribbs Joe Kelsh Ray Eagan Herman Bachelor Earl Coyle.

Elizabeth Eagan Hoyt Block Theresa Coe Mary McCarthy Dorothy O'Donnell Nadyne, Kane Eva Coyle Rose Hannon Essie MacKane Goldie Silva Plumb Elizabeth Meegan John Daly Bill Kelsh Irvin Whitman Jerald Summerly Jack Cumming Wm. Johnson Sam Hynes Louis Johnson Ralph Ribbs Joe Kelsh Ray Eagan Herman Bachelor Earl Coyle

Birthday Party for Frances Miller Turns Three

Mrs. Albert Miller of Croton avenue entertained 10 children Thursday evening for her daughter Frances third birthday. Games kept the little guests active until a late hour and dainty refreshments were served with red and white roses on the table. Mrs. Llewelyn helped serve.

Frances Albert Miller Croton Avenue

Deaths of the Day marks multiple local obituaries

Funeral for Mrs. John Shehy at Villa Marie chapel with a high mass. interment in the village cemetery. Dean Macom, 14, died at 218 Bellevue Avenue from tubercular trouble. services Saturday at home, interment at Harlansburg. Ray, 22, died at 1503 Huron Avenue from locomotor ataxia. funeral Sunday at 1 30 at the Smeal residence, interment Greenwood. Mrs. Edward Martin of Canal Dover died of typhoid fever. survived by husband and two children. arrangements not yet set.

John Shehy Villa Marie Chapel Iowa Hubbard Hillsville Edenburg Enon East Palestine Youngstown New Castle Rochester Sharon Dean Macom J. ‘Vy. Macom Bellevue Avenue First Baptist Nathaniel Hazen Winfield Macom Montana Hazel Macom Shenango Valley Hospital Harlansburg N Ray W. W.smeal Huron Avenue Mattie DeArman Ray Third United Presbyterian Church W. W. Smeal Richard Greenwood Cemetery Edward Martin Canal Dover

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Miss Rosenblum Emma Hospital Notes J.R.R Man of Mystery Federal Board Presi Dent Wilson Baraca Cadets East Wash Street Kinney’s Shoe Store Kensington Mrs. Shehy Dean Ray E. North Street Automobile Service Union Phone Bell Phone
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