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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
11
Ellwood City June 13 J W Johnson city tax collector compiles the exoneration tax list for 1916. Those still owing 1916 taxes face arrest and extra costs unless they pay promptly. The toll amounts are similar to prior years and late duplicates will be issued for collection in 1917.
The Eagles lodge in Hollywood City plans to vacate its current hospital building by November 1 and take possession of the bought property by October 1, contingent on construction progress and weather. They aim for early occupancy to permit changes before moving in.
Formal dedication of the new north side school building in Ellwood City’s Fourth Ward was held at 2 o'clock yesterday. The event drew a large crowd of residents, pupils, and school authorities, following the building’s recent completion and months of use.
Brooks, an Ellwood City auto dealer, announces a carload of the models he sells and notes a record breaking business this year in the district.
A Wyoming ranch vacation booster ad promises wholesome boarders and guided outdoor activities. WD Byrne Tray, passing agent, offers to arrange details, costs, and travel to numerous ranches for rest and recuperation, with help planning complete trips and getting there.
In Ellwood City on Tuesday June 13 at six o clock Mr and Mrs George W Troe of Wayne avenue witnessed the wedding of their daughter Evelyn Roe to Rowland Douglass The ring ceremony was performed by Rev James A Cosby There were no attendants The couple will reside at 617 Wayne avenue after June 1 They are active in the United Presbyterian church Mrs Douglass a graduate of the local high school taught near Koppel and Mr Douglass has worked locally for some time
Former Parkersburg resident Curry, aged years, died from a gunshot wound suffered near his home in Weaver County. The Beaver County coroner may investigate. death deemed possibly self inflicted or accidental. He leaves a wife, two sons, two daughters, and two brothers in Parkersburg. Funeral Thursday at two, Locust Grove Cemetery.
Italian Catholics in Ellwood City plan to lay the cornerstone of a new church named the Church of the Publication of the Blessed Virgin. The event is set for Sunday June 24 with the bishop expected to dedicate the foundation. Excavation and foundation work continue progress, with completion hoped in about four months.
Harry Meneke was arrested by Chief A Livingston on a larceny charge in Squire Douds office. He allegedly broke the Gold Barbey store window on Eighth street and took about two dozen canvass gloves, fourteen pairs recovered. At hearing he claimed he found or bought the gloves in New Castle. Held for court in county jail after default of bail.
BLEWOOD CITY public library received about one hundred new books Monday. Most titles are educational and instructive with a few recent fiction works for the pay collection. The shipment includes travel and history titles, current war literature, and many Cross textbooks likely to be in high demand. A second shipment is expected soon.
On June 13 Chief of Police C A Livingston and local Harley Davidson rep Mr Wheeler will partake in the Gypsy Tour under Motorcycle Dealers of the United States. They will travel about two hundred miles in the chief's motorcycle and sidecar with medals awaiting if they complete the journey under the contest rules.
June 13 at Ellwood City banks received strong demand for Liberty loan bonds with both First National and People's National staying open an hour past closing to take subscriptions. Banks will reopen this evening at 7:30 for further subscriptions as citizens are urged to participate.
A 2300 volt searchlight, placed by Shelby Steel Tube, now operates at the dig plant and reservoir and can illuminate the city. Its main purpose is to deter tampering with water that could cause explosions. Squire R H Butler and R Douds visited Beaver and Pittsburgh respectively. Clifford Seieko and Marian Slocum plan short trips, with Nina Onyd and William Johnson noted among local residents.
Ellwood City residents report school children will keep saving during summer vacation. Deposits, instead of going to teachers, must be taken each Wednesday morning to the People's National Bank, the fund's depository. The saving fund is growing and expected to be larger when school reopens in fall.
The Senior sight-seci Party returned Monday at 11 09 p m aboard the Hartmore and Ohio Railroad from Washington D C They praised the trip but were disappointed not to see President Wilson The group could not visit the White House but toured the capitol library and other sights They were greeted by many friends at the station on return.
Ellwood City officials report the end of the school term at the high school with report cards and prize aids issued to students. The size of next year’s senior class is uncertain, but current indications suggest about twenty five members as the 191s term closes.
Miss Louise Dunn and Miss Josephine Steffel, long at a girls school in Nolldaysturg, Pa., returned to Bellwood City yesterday. They were greeted in Vittsburg by Louise Dunn’s brother Joan Dunn and Citford J. Camp and transported home in the Dunn car.
A local druggist has secured the agency for Thompson's MEMO HEMO, a palatable powdered Matted Food with prime beef and iron tonic. Marketed as a natural rebuild for stomach disorders, anaemia, and weight loss, it contains no drugs or alcohol. Information available from Hauer Drug Co in New Castle, PA.
The Men’s Bible Class at the F Method Dist Hpitional church held a bust nest and social session at J. W. Johnson’s home on Sixth. After a short bust area session, refreshments followed, ending the gathering last evening.
Members of the Columbus club will be entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Mary McClaskey of Third streets. A pleasant time is anticipated by all.
Two men appeared before Burgess Wy J Kim on charges from police. Each man was sentenced to pay a fine and costs, both paid and were released. The item notes a note about breaking jars with sandpaper, reflecting unsafe advice.
In Pittsburgh on June 13 William Gibbs McAdoo urged patriotic support for war bonds. He praised bankers for selling government securities without commissions and stressed bankers as vital agents in financing the war, noting Congress warned against paying for patriotism and that bond sales should be by popular subscription.
Public notices state prices for ice cream sodas and other summer first aid supplies would rise. Dealers blame manufacturers for wholesale price increases and say they cannot serve ice cream and sundaes at the old 10 cent rate, with most items raised 5 cents.
The Grove City College board re elected Re R. Dabock as president and Rev L McEwen as vice president at the annual meeting in Pittsburg. New directors named include E P Selden Rev Horace G Dodds of Erie and William L Clause and David L Gillespie of Pittsburgh.
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