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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
10
Warren Ohio June 13 Dennis Egan, accused of shooting and killing his sweetheart Miss Ruby Hurd at Arthur Frazier home, then wounding himself, shows improved condition. Doctors predict recovery and anticipate a murder charge once stable. Evidence suggests intoxication at the time and that he also wounded Hurd’s sister with a near miss.
The body of William Fitzgerald of 112 South Jefferson street arrived after a Lawrenceville Illinois wreck killing him when a pipe line exposed by rain caused the car to skid and overturn. He was a driller and died from gasoline smothering as passengers escaped with minor injuries. His funeral is set for 9 AM at St Marys church.
Associated Charities appeals for volunteers to assist with grading and improvements at the fresh air camp opening this month. Meet Wednesday at 8:30 AM at Associated Charities headquarters near Paisley's Drug Store on East Washington Street. Conveyances provided. all men able to help urged to attend.
In observance of the feast of St. Vitus Rev. Fr. N. DeMita pastor of St. Vitus church will say high mass Thursday at 8 30 AM. Special vesper services are planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7 30 PM.
George Bryan of 728 Court Street and John Alwine of South Street were taken to the hospital for medical and surgical treatment. Discharged or recovering patients include George Ament of Apollo John Nalrock of Moravia Street and Paul Wilson of Eastbrook.
Satisfaction is promised with Fair Child's Perfect Flour. H. L. Allen's seven stores guarantee satisfaction or money refunded. A silver spoon is offered with every quarter sack. Advertisement indicates sale schedule on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
Training Camp in St Petersburg 1916 reports Pat Moran, manager of the Philadelphia National League club, praising Allen's Foot-Ease for feet aches from spring activity. The letter notes quick consumption of packages and recommends Foot-Ease foot baths and products sold in drug and department stores.
The Queen Esther Girls of Croton M E Church elected officers led by President Hazel Phipps and First Vice President Cecelia Winters. Other posts included H B B Phipps as Second Vice President, Mildred Gibson as Secretary, Lenora Boyles as Assistant Secretary, Ruth McCoy as Treasurer, Clara Thompson as Assistant Treasurer, Lavina McConahy as Corresponding Secretary, Vera David as Mite-box Secretary, and Lillian Armstrong as Press Agent. June 18 marked Fathers Day with a special service. Community events include Boy Scouts meet Tuesday, Triangle Missionary circle hosting C W B M and mothers, Ladies Aid Wednesday, Prayer Meeting at 7:45, Young Ladies Missionary circle Thursday, Loyal Ladies Bible class Friday, and Royal Men’s Bible class Saturday at 8.
The Phil lips chapter of the First Christian church met Monday evening at Miss Helen White's East Maine Street home with 20 members present. Loretta Dart and Anna Perry led a Porto Rico program. Special guests included Miss Whiting of Pittsburg Miss Gary of Beaver Falls Mrs Pearl Thatcher. Officers elected were President Miss White Vice President Mrs Roscoe Albright Secretary Miss Isabelle Book Treasurer Miss Hazel Hanna and Reporter Miss Bertha Clark. A picnic at the park on June 29 was planned and refreshments followed.
Reports from El Paso and Vera Cruz describe growing anti-American sentiment in Mexico and Carranza forces moving toward US-held areas. Captain Burrage cites arms shipments reaching Mexican ports despite the embargo as border patrols tighten to deter possible attacks.
A sequence of realty transfers lists multiple trustees and buyers in Pulaski Ellwood and Union with prices mostly at $1 and a few at higher totals such as $2 500. Notable buyers include John C Marquis Margaret L Stoner Geo 8 Young and Edwin Ingram with Sadie Wilson. Boyles Field Land Co. appears repeatedly selling parcels in the Second ward.
Clergy and locals list several deceased or named individuals including Clifford G. Evans Katherine L. Fehlee and Gladys Iretta French among others in New Castle Ellwood City and Pittsburg. The notices mention Rose M. Sutton John McWilliams Wm. W. Hockenberry and Harry R. Brockney with ties to New Castle Ellwood City Perry and Pittsburg.
President Woodrow Wilson seeks renomination of his Vice-president as his running mate for 1916. The Democratic ticket names a veteran party figure likely to shore up support in key states and bolster continuity in policy.
The Jacksville W C T U and L T L held an all day meeting at the Humphrey home. About 200 attended a noon dinner under pines, with programs, songs, and talks led by Harriet Dale Pisor and others. Next meeting set for July 6 at the McCleerys with flower missions supervisor in charge.
Judge Emery revoked Henry E. Cook as receiver of the North Shore Railroad company and named Richard S. Holt of Beaver as his successor. The Commonwealth through Attorney General John Bell challenged the charter, alleging the company failed to operate as required. Holt is directed to liquidate assets and post a $15 000 bond.
Walter Davis visits friends in the Southside. Miss Lillian Russell leaves for California on extended trip. David Lewis Jr. recovers from a dislocated shoulder after a cellar accident. Mrs Ida Bothwell returns from Pittsburg. Elizabeth Alben and W Willis Alben visit. McCleary guest at Alben home. Eise travels to Youngstown to meet elderly parents visiting the Eise home. several locals listed for visits and health updates across towns and streets.
Pollyanna clubs enjoyed a Cascade park picnic with five present including Mrs Muffley Mrs Mechem Miss Elder Miss Callahan and Miss McElroy The day featured park games a noon picnic lunch and moving pictures at 8 Miss McKee's normal class meets Wednesday evening Rae Muirhead Business Girls' club hosts tonight with guests from two telephone companies and managers
New Castle Afro-Americans and K of P lodge No 38 announce their second annual picnic and dance at Cascade Park on August 3 featuring community groups and local festivities.
Carl Kingsbury of 306 Boyle avenue leaves today to pursue studies in the Carnegie Institute department of mines at Pittsburg. He will travel to Arizona then work in copper mines as part of his course, visit San Francisco, and plans to return to New Castle before the fall term begins.
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