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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
8
An executive committee in Ellwood City plans a historical pageant to mark the city centennial week. The project would survey the town’s history from founding to major industries, with singing, spoken parts, and a program for visitors and newcomers. A Monday night meeting will set committee steps and a Tuesday Board of Trade briefing will hear progress.
Ellwood City boys completed second class requirement exams in signalling and elementary first aid. Sheltering names include Carl Stiefel Darrel Disbrow Walter Smith and Donald Bartwell Berwick Barton. No percentage given as all questions must be answered correctly to pass.
In Youngstown on June 12, Mildred Hartzell and James and Frank Williams were arrested on suspicion after a watchman at Heller Brothers lumber yard reported a girl being mistreated by a gang. The police chased and caught one suspect who gave the name James Williams. the trio are held for investigation. The girl, who claimed to be from Ellwood City, Pa, said she was dragged to a shed after meeting the men at a carnival, though she later recanted several statements.
Ellwood City Pa June 12 services will be held in Baptist Trinity Lutheran Christian and Congregational churches. Baptist morning service at 10 45 children day exercises 7 30 evening sermon The Man of Sorrows by Dr Davis. Trinity Lutheran 10 50 morning service subject The Rich Man and Lazarus vesper 7 45 pastor L Beisecker. Christian 11 00 morning service subject Hoods evening 7 45 Other Hoods. Union Christian Sunday school Frisco 3 00 Congregational meeting Monday June 14 8 00 all members urged to attend W W Arnold
At a June meeting at Mrs. W. A. Covall home Ellwood City officers were chosen for the coming year. President Mrs. Robert Snedden Vice president Mrs. Eckles Secretary Mrs. Harry Reynolds Treasurer Mrs. Harold Smith Also plans for an institute starting June 24 were discussed with many members from New Castle and nearby towns expected to attend.
Miss Marion Wilson of the city, a former teacher, received the Bachelor of Science degree at Knox College commencement on Thursday June 10. She spoke at the ceremonies for her scholarship excellence and was active in religious work serving as YWCA president and cabinet member and leading the student volunteer band.
In Ellwood City on June 12 Robert Cahill Wright and John Maloney Jr were charged with breaking into the Owls club house. Watchman Fred Pifer testified at a Beaver Falls hearing. Cahill was held for court with bail set at 500 dollars and imprisoned in Beaver jail.
Work on the new county bridge in Ellwood City progresses steadily with the Hazel Dell fill completed and Ellwood side fill begun. Two piers on the Fourth ward side are finished, false work reaches two thirds across the creek, and stone work by Byers and Craig advances. Completion is hoped for early fall to allow dedication at the centennial celebration.
Foreign residents of Ellwood City face a new law banning aliens without naturalization from owning dogs and fishing. Officials may arrest aliens with dogs without warrants, with penalties including dog death if not removed, and fines for acquiring new dogs after one is killed.
Ellwood City will host a concert by its Italian band tonight in the yard of Central School building. Led by Ralph De Martin the group of about 20 musicians will wear dark blue uniforms with red and gold trim. Last Saturday’s show drew a large crowd under electric lights.
One of the most successful affairs of its kind, the Shelby girls hosted a late evening dance at the tube company hall. Dancing served as the main diversion and drew a large crowd, marking the first such event this year and was enjoyed by all attendees.
Friends and neighbors on Crescent avenue surprised Mrs. Thomas Haswell of Seventh street last evening in an informal gathering. The evening featured social games and activities followed by refreshments for a very pleasant, well received event.
Ellwood City Church of God led by Pastor J. J. Burns conducts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. with the sermon titled Dont Give Up. Prayer meetings follow at 8 p.m. plus Wednesday evening service.
A whimsical Ellwood City vignette centering on a sturdy young colt named Napoleon and George Majors, a Cohen drug company salesman. The piece follows Napoleon’s playful defiance as George dreams of riding the colt and becoming a cowboy of old, with humorous outcome and a foretaste of future exploits.
George Popo had charges settled in Squire Butler's court yesterday. He paid the costs and was discharged. Domestic troubles were adjusted and Popo promised to behave in the future.
Multiple entries note visits and returns of residents and visitors to New Castle yesterday. Names include Cliff McDaniels Fifth street Arthur Cohen Ellwood W A Bradford Boston G S Young Fifth street Beaver Falls J Caplan Sixth street New Castle J A Mason Cleveland R E Butler New Castle Joe Simons Fourth street Beaver Falls Mrs Armtrong Park avenue Pittsburg Dr Shannon and daughter New Castle Mrs Harriet M Pringle Plain Grove Thomas McKee and wife New Castle Mrs Margaret McClymonds Wick Rev Chas Bell Fifth street Beaver Falls D E Vosler Mrs Vosler Martha and Grace Nelson Plaingrove C E Kraus Akron Sidney Kraus Pittsburg Miss Bess Nelson Grove City Attorney Edwin K Logan New Son ae Ellwood
Antonio Letso of Ellwood City was badly bruised after being struck along the Baltimore and Ohio line around 8 am. He was treated by Dr. B. W. Schaffner and transported to Ellwood City hospital with multiple facial and head injuries.
Loy al Marshal of the Fourth ward graduated last night at the Geneva College commencement in Beaver Falls. Many friends attended the exercises and several local youths also took part in the senior play, with Harry Hogue Charles Boots and Lawrence Kraus among Geneva students from Ellwood City joining the gathering.
Sam Carola of this city traveled to New Castle yesterday to file an application for naturalization. He was accompanied by Squire Butler who aided in securing his citizenship.
An account notes a member of the Chickasaws in the city last night parading the streets with warlike tomahawks concealed. He performed to celebrate and for business, attempting to disrupt the local drug trade before departing with his shekel-bulging bags.
Notice to taxpayers announces county and state dog taxes for 1915 due at the county treasurer. Discounts offered for June and July payments, August at face, after September 1 a five percent penalty. Statements provided on written request with property location by wards boroughs and townships. Accepts checks post office or express money orders. Includes return address for receipts. Signed by Frank L. Bigham county treasurer.
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