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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
21
Ellwood City tax records announce 1916 exoneration list based on residency. those owing 1916 taxes face arrest at Johnson's discretion. Delinquents urged to pay to avoid extra costs as 1917 duplicates approach.
Ellwood City report states the Eagles lodge, owning the present hospital building, aims to vacate by November 1 and take possession by October 1 if the new hospital is ready. Success depends on quick construction and supply access to allow needed changes before moving in.
The Fourth ward north side school in Ellwood City was formally dedicated at 2 PM after months of use. A large crowd attended along with pupils and school officials to participate in the program.
Ellwood City June 13. C F Brooks local automobile agent receives a carload of the machines he sells in the district. He has been enjoying a record breaking business this year.
A chaotic excerpt notes ranches in Wyoming offering cottages and board for summer vacations. It promotes Western ranch retreats as restful getaways with prepared meals, wholesome living, and easy travel information. W. B. Byrne of the Pittsburgh and Western Railroad provides details on accessibility and costs.
Elwood City report covers the wedding of Miss N Evelyn Roe and Rowland Douglass at six o'clock in the Roe home on Wayne avenue. Rev James A Cosby officiated the ring ceremony with no attendants. The couple plan a short eastern trip and will reside at 617 Wayne avenue after June 16.
Elwood City prepares for the cornerstone laying of the Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin. The ceremony is planned for Sunday June 24 with the diocesan bishop likely to preside. Excavation and foundation work continue, with dedication expected in about four months.
Harry Meneice was arrested by Chief C. A. Livingston on a larceny charge. He allegedly broke the John Barbu store window on Eighth Street and took about two dozen canvass gloves, fourteen pairs of which were recovered. Meneice claimed to find and purchase the rest in New Castle and was held for court in default of bail at the county jail.
Chief of Police C. A. Livingston and local Harley-Davidson representative Mr Wheeler will join the Gypsy Tour on June 17 and 18 under Motorcycle Dealers of the United States. They will travel about two hundred miles on the chief's motorcycle with a sidecar. Medals await successful completion under tour rules.
Last night there was strong demand for Liberty Loan bonds at the First National and People's National banks. Both banks stayed open an extra hour to receive subscriptions and will again operate 7:30 to 8:30 this evening. Every citizen is urged to participate and do their part.
Ellwood City June 13. Shelby Steel Tube company activated a powerful 2 200 volt searchlight. Positioned to illuminate the plant and reservoir and wider city area the device aims to deter tampering with the water supply to prevent explosions.
Squire R. B. H. Butler was a Pittsburg visitor yesterday. Squire S. Y. Douds was a business visitor in Beaver yesterday. Clifford Swick was a business visitor in Evans City Tuesday. Miss Marian leaves Friday for several weeks vacation in Michigan. R. L. Boyd and sister Miss Nina of Sixth street spent Thursday at Princeton. William Johnson was home from the Engineers Reserve corps at
Edward Sweesy aged 58 died at his Beaver county home from a gunshot wound to the head sustained Monday evening. The Beaver county coroner was notified. cause of death under review. He leaves a wife two sons Edward and Harry and two daughters. brothers in Parkersburg. Funeral Thursday at two at Locustrove cemetery pending arrangements.
Ellwood City public library lists 100 new books received Monday. Most are educational and instructional with some recent fiction for the pay collection. New travel, history and current war titles dominate, plus several Red Cross textbooks. A second shipment is expected soon.
Members of the Senior sight-seeing party arrived home Monday night at 11 03 p m over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Washington D C. They enjoyed the trip but were disappointed at not seeing President Wilson. They could not visit the White House but visited the Capitol, the library, and other sights. A large crowd met them at the station on return.
Miss Louise Dunn and Miss Josephine Steifel have finished studies at a girls school in Holidaysburg Pa and returned home yesterday. They were met in Pittsburgh by John Dunn and Clifford Camp and brought to the city in the Dunn car.
A local druggist announces the agency for Thompson's HEMO Malted Food, a palatable powdery supplement combining malted milk with prime beef and iron. Marketed as a natural reconstructor for indigestion anemia weight loss and run down conditions, it contains no drugs or alcohol and is produced by Thempere's Malted Food Company of Waukesha Wisconsin. Inquiries are welcomed by Hainer Drug Co at 207 E Washington St New Castle Pa.
City school children who started a school savings fund months ago are expected to keep depositing during the summer. During vacations, deposits must be taken each Wednesday morning to the People's National Bank, the fund's depository, instead of handing money to teachers. The fund is already large and is expected to grow before next fall.
Ellwood City report notes closing of the 1917 1918 term at the high school. Pupils received report cards and promotion cards. Next year's senior class is expected at about twenty five, the class of 1918 began with sixty students.
The Men’s Bible class of the First Methodist Episcopal church met at J. W. Johnson’s Sixth street home last evening for a brief business session followed by a social hour and refreshments.
Members of the Columbus club will be entertained Thursday evening at the home of Miss Mary McCloskey of Third Street. A pleasant time is anticipated by all.
Two men appeared before Burgess W J Kirk on charges by city police. Both were fined five dollars plus costs, paid the amount, and were released. A stray line about fruit jars and sandpaper ends the item.
William Gibbs McAdoo, secretary of the treasury, spoke at Syria Mosque urging patriots to back the first war move by subscribing to Liberty bonds. He praised bankers for selling government bonds without commissions, saying the law in force 20 years ago requires patriotism over profit.
Beaver June 13 soda fountain proprietors in the Beaver Valley report a price advance affecting ice cream sodas and related refreshments.
Public notices report price increases on ice cream sodas and other summer first aid supplies as wholesalers raise ice cream costs. Dealers say manufacturers pushed wholesale prices, making it impossible to serve ice cream and sundaes at the old 10 cent rate, with most items up by 5 cents.
Grove City College directors re-elected F. R. Babcock as president and Rev. W. L. McEwen for another term. New board members named include E. P. Selden Rev. Horace G. Dodds of Erie and William L. Clause David L. Gillespie of Pittsburgh. New York University professors are cultivating a community farm.
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