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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

Page

4

City Newspaper Masthead and Contact Details

OFFIC Pn Treadwell presides with vice president BY ccsccscoscagoers secretary Rentz treas man editor Gallant city editor published every evening except Sun corner Sycamore Street and Apple Way telephones rooms Bell 22 Citizens 22 ness office Bell 175 Citizens 56 entered at New Castle Pa as second class matter full leased and telegraph and cable service of the International News Service

Offic Pn Treadwell Seeus Nvesod Sun Sycamore Street Apple Way Bell Ness New Castle, Pa The International News Service

Citizens form committee to prosecute lazy county supervisors

A New Castle editorial argues Lawrence county roads are ruined by dilatory supervisors and spineless constables. It endorses a citizens committee formed at a city hall mass meeting to force action and warns against rumors the panel is a bluff. The piece calls for decisive work to restore road conditions and reduce lost time and money.

Lawrence County City Hall New Castle Hickory Township

Elopers Freda Elias and Husband Freed After Police Station Stay

The 14 year old Freda Elias and her newlywed husband were arrested at the request of her disapproving father. The couple were held at New Castle police headquarters but released after the father relented. Police and press reactions mixed as readers followed the unfolding elopement tale.

Freda Elias New Castle Freda Elopers News Today New Cal

Assyrian Circles Promise Joyful Return to Pittsburg

The piece notes a spirited return to Pittsburg with playful references to Mark Twain and a license to quarrel for life. It mentions Freda and Jacob, praises her, and hints at a lively home gathering with policemen invited to a chicken dinner amid a broad sense of relief and celebration.

Mark Twain Freda Jacob Pittsburg Deliverance New Castle

Money bosses and the primaries opinion piece

An opinion piece criticizes state primaries arguing they favor wealthy candidates and empower political machines. It cites Ance McCormick spending 33000 for the Democratic governor nomination and Senator Penrose amassing millions to bury Dimmick, noting the system forces moneyed candidates and tightens machine control while predicting Cox will easily win re nomination in Ohio.

Ance McCormick Senator Penrose Mr. Dimmick McCormick New Castle Penrose Dimmick Palmer Budd You Cox Ohio John J. Whitacre Canton

Commemorative Shaft Considered for Dr Browne in New Castle

A visiting former resident recalled the marked grave of Dr Robert Audley Browne in Oak Park cemetery. Browne led United Presbyterianism in Lawrence county from 1846, pastored New Castle church from 1850 until his death in 1902, and served as Westminister College president and Civil War chaplain. The text urges New Castle to honor his memory with a commemorative shaft.

Robert Audley Browne New Castle Ford Brandon Oak Park Cemetery Audley Browne Westminster College 100Th Roundhead Second Bull Run Antietam Fredericksburg Browne

Garden plans and side remarks fill Baltimore paper column

A rambling collection of light notes and jokes spans gardening misadventures with Maud, political quips about Wilson and Roosevelt, jokes about theft and dancing in Cleveland, navy alcohol rules, and seaside summer antics. The piece sketches local and national humor with quick jabs at public figures.

Council Grants Sewer Permits on Moody Avenue

The council approved W S Reynolds S James Callahan W B Hayford and Nannie B Hayford to build a sanitary sewer on Moody avenue between Blaine and Mercer connecting to Young street sewer An amendment to the traffic ordinance was deferred Mrs Charles Greer asked council to visit the Loan Exhibit at the high school Andrew Fleckenstein received permission to place a sign for the public library trustees The gambling and Wilmington avenue sewer ordinances were passed in committee with final action soon Shenango street repaving near the P and L i Westside depot discussed Board of revision and appeals recommendations accepted.

W. S. Reynolds S. James Callahan W. B. Hayford Nannie B. Hayford Moody Avenue Blaine Mercer Streets Young Street Charles Greer Andrew Fleckenstein Public Library Wilmington Avenue Shenango Street P. & L. i. Westside Board of Revision and Appeals

Whimsical Miss Tawney Apple Doles Cereal Rescue

A light items spread includes Miss Tawney Apple from the Baptist church helping with settlement work among rhubarb raisers. Several quips and social notes touch on taxes, weddings, jail calamities, and humorous sayings about daily life and manners.

Tawney Baptist Church Allus

Bible Class Affair At Y M C A and Y W C A

A joint Crestomathian Bible class gathering at the Y M C A and Y W C A drew 57 attendees. Miss Shafuse sang vocal solos, Miss Veach played piano, and Mrs. William Elliott read. Old-fashioned games filled the social evening in the association building banquet hall.

Shafuse Helen Veach William Elliott Association

Little Stories Of New Castle and Vicinity

A Seventh ward man quips about a covered garbage wagon as it passes, while a friend jokes back. The brief exchange shows local residents debating the common label of the vehicle with casual humor.

New Castle and Vicinity Seventh Ward

Savoy Theater Closes Doors on Longs Avenue

Mrs. Amanda Bollinger proprietor of the Savoy theater on Longs avenue has closed the venue and does not expect to reopen it for the present at least.

Amanda Bollinger Savoy Theater Longs Avenue

New Castle Glee Society to Hold Group Picture

Members of the New Castle Glee Society will meet Sunday at 2 PM on the lawn of the Welsh Congregational Church to have a group photograph taken.

New Castle Glee Society Welsh Congregational Church

Nervous Children and Pink Pills Claim Aid

Article describes modern schooling causing nervous strain in children and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe tonic to build blood and nerves. It advises outdoor activity, proper nutrition, and ten hours of sleep and notes a free booklet on nervous system diseases from Schenectady company.

Williams Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Ada Dixon Suffered Severe Burns From Oven Fire

Mrs Ada Dixon of Pine Street was severely burned on the face neck and left arm when flames flashed from her gas range oven as she opened the door. Investigators said the burner had gone out.

Ada Dixon Pine Street

Poor Warden Considered As Police Power Source

Council weighs granting police powers to the city poor warden and requiring prisoners sentenced there to work on streets. Since Mayor Tyler started sending prisoners to the city poor farm many have fled, prompting calls for stronger authority.

Council Tyler

Better Than Ten Letters From Home

When away from the city you can have The News mailed daily. A month by mail to any U S or Canada costs 25c. Shorter periods are 10c per week postpaid. Arrangements must be made at The News office. No carrier or agent is authorized to take orders. This precaution reduces errors.

United States Canada

Elenry Druschel Family Welcomes Ten-Pound Son

Mr and Mrs Elenry Druschel of Ashtabula rejoice over the birth of a ten pound son yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs F Gettings on Waldo street where they are visiting at the present time.

Elenry Druschel Ashtabula F. Gettings Waldo Street

Men’s Bible class parade in Ellwood City

The First M. E. church men’s Bible class had 75 men in line for the Sunday school parade in Ellwood City. They traveled to and from the town in a special car on the Harmony line.

M. E. Church Ellwood City Harmony Line

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