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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1916

Page

2

Realty Transfers Record From Slipperyrock and Nearby

Elmer G. Armstrong transfers to L. K. Armstrong in Slipperyrock for 800 dollars. George M. Paden to Margaret Riddle in Little Beaver for 1 dollar. Wm. J. Hackett to James Mason Taylor for 2600 dollars. Ralph N. Booker to Anna E. Cukerbraum in the Third ward for 1 dollar.

Elmer G. Armstrong L. K. Armstrong Slipperyrock George M. Paden Margaret Riddle Little Beaver Wm. J. Hackett James Masonaylor Ralph N. Booker Anna E. Cukerbraum Third Ward

Executive Committee Appointed by Republican County Chair

Chairman William A. Eakin named an executive committee including Robert McK White James B Twaddle E C Snyder Frew Book John Cromie Fered Buquo Ellwood W A Brown Wampum J W Fulkman Wilmington township Paul Simison Volant C W Houlette Mahoning township R J Robinson Union township R R McGeorge Big Beaver township M W Young Scott township G L Stewart Little Beaver township and Nathaniel Williams Fifth ward No meeting time set yet Eakin will call in due course for fall campaign planning.

William A. Eakin Republican County Committee Robert McK. White James B. Twaddle E. C. Snyder Frew Book John Cromie Fered Buquo Ellwood W. A. Brown Wampum J. W. Fulkman Wilmington Township Paul Simison Volant C. W. Houlette

Carnegie Co Playground Opens to Hundreds of Children

Three to four hundred youngsters attended the Carnegie company playground opening this morning. Miss Cora Ritchie returns as instructor and new features include concrete bowling alleys and an outdoor basketball court. The grounds offer swings slides merry goto unds wading pool and a dining tent with courteous amenities. Two bear cubs, moved west by Mr. Oursler, attract many visitors. Hours extend to about eight in the evening with moving pictures planned later.

Carnegie Playground Cora Ritchie West Oursler

Y Boys Hike To Fresh Air Camp

More than 20 boys from the Hi Y club hiked to the Fresh Air camp near Eastbrook on Saturday afternoon and stayed through Sunday. Others arrived by train Sunday morning. A campfire, Sunday school lesson, and activities followed, with Secretary Carhart of the Y M C A joining the trip.

Hi Y Club Eastbrook Carhart The

County to Enforce Dog License Tax by Killing Unpaid Dogs

County commissioners order their attorney William McElwee to draft a letter to county constables detailing duties to kill dogs without paid licenses. The letter, plus a list of non paying dog owners, will be mailed to constables. Constables must perform, or face fines.

William McElwee

A M A Detroit Convention Attended by Local Physicians

Detroit Michigan hosts the American Medical association convention this week with many local doctors attending. Drs Samuel Perry J R Cooper John Foster and families depart by car along with Dr H G Dean L W Darrah Harry Wilson and others. Mrs Cooper Mrs Foster Mrs Warner and Mrs McLaughry join in the trip. Lenore Gageby and Lena Hertig plan to stay in Detroit for two weeks.

The American Medical Association Detroit Mich Samuel W. Perry J. R. Cooper John Foster Helen R. G. Miles H. G. Dean L. W. Darrah Harry Wilson W. A. Warner Elizabeth McLaughry Lenore Gageby Coopers and Fosters Dr. McLaughry Rae Muirhead Lena Hertig Gageby

Y M C A Opens Largest Ever Swimming School

Three hundred and fifty boys aged ten to eighteen enrolled at the Y M C A in New Castle for the first class of the annual swimming school. Under Bartholomew the sessions run daily from 9 to 5 with half hour intervals. Only non-swimmers are eligible and each boy earns a Y M C A swimming badge after swimming 50 feet. The week ends with a tournament for current swimmers.

Bartholomew New Castle

Pulaski Fair Dates Announced for August

Pulaski will host the Lawrence County Agricultural Association fair August 22 to 24 with other fairs in Mercer Beaver and Butler counties scheduled in September and late August. Charles E. Patton, secretary of agriculture, issued the bulle tin listing the state fairs for the current year.

Charles E. Patton Department of Agriculture Department Lawrence County Lawrence County Agricultural Association Pulaski Mercer County Beaver County Butler County

Preparing Plans For Court House

County commissioners reviewed court house addition plans by architects C. C. and A. L. Thayer. The designs align with the grand jury recommendation from last week. Upon approval, bids will be advertised.

Court House C. C. and A. L. Thayer

Chinese girl at Christian church speaks on China customs

Miss Violet Ho guest of Miss Ruth Whaley spoke at the First Christian church Sunday morning describing Chinese customs in an engaging talk. A Bethany college student and daughter of a wealthy China merchant, she won many friends with her presentation.

Violet Ho Ruth Whaley First Christian Church Miss Ho Bethany College China

Lyons on Trial for Murder After Court Convenes

Lyons faces murder trial as jurors are questioned for impartiality. The defendant, in a shabby suit, allegedly shot hotel porter Witte in Ellwood City after a dispute over room assignment. Prosecutors vow to argue Witte acted within his duties. defense seeks self defense.

Elmer Crawford Crawford Lyons Ellwood City Witte Lyon Riley Commonwealth

Rags Wanted at The News Office

The News office seeks good clean cotton rags and calls for donations at the 160tf office to support printing needs.

City Playgrounds Open July Fifth

The playgrounds committee met in G. A. Dickson's office to plan a six week summer program starting July 5. J. H. Greenwood’s past efforts are under review and S. H. Hazelwood was chosen as superintendent. applications for workers must be submitted to Prof. Dickson before Thursday.

G. A. Dickson J. H. Greenwood Prof. Dickson S. H. Hazelwood Hazelwood

Death of John Francis Callahan at 41

John Francis Callahan of Sampson street died Saturday evening at his home from a hemorrhage. He was 41, formerly employed at the tin mill. Survived by his mother Mrs Elizabeth Callahan a sister Margaret and a brother Edward Calahan. Funeral Tuesday at 9 am at St Marys church with burial in St Marys cemetery.

Edna May Gardner Ernest C. Gardner Bradley Street Clifford W Paul BE. Gardner Lamont E. Gardner Third United Presbyterian Church Oak Park Cemetery Earl Dudley Morton Union Township Lewis Frank Elroy Morton Mabel Fish Howard City Mick Sallie Case Ashtabula Womer Greenwood Cemetery John Francis Callahan Sampson Street Elizabeth Callahan Margaret Edward Calahan St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery

Marriage Licenses Issued in Four Cities This Week

John H. Hopkins of Baltimore and Grace Martin of Neshannock Falls. Nord W. Robinson of Youngstown and Casey B. Schweinsberg of Youngstown. Albert Attenboron and Lizzie McCafferty of New Castle.

John H. Hopkins Baltimore Grace Martin Neshannock Falls Nord W. Robinson Youngstown Casey B. Schweinsberg Albert Attenboron New Castle Lizzie McCafferty

June Musicale at St John’s Lutheran Church

A June musicale at St John’s Lutheran Church on North Street Tuesday June 18 at 8 15 p m under Class 13 for a building fund benefit with admission set at 25 cents.

St. John’s Lutheran Church North Street

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