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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1918

Page

6

Local men held on sabotage charges in western Pennsylvania

Local transfer man Willis H. McCaslin and Ohio railroad conductor were arrested in Alderman Mantz’s office by federal authorities. They faced a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Knox in Pittsburg and were held on 2500 bail for a further hearing next Monday. Clyde E. Mehaffey, yardmaster, will be heard this morning. The group is linked to a robbery of over 15000 dollars’ worth of pig tin from a Baltimore and Ohio freight car. The case marks western Pennsylvania’s first sabotage act trial with a possible 30 year penalty. Monroe C. List of the Interstate Commerce Commission says about 75 percent of robberies are railroad employee run, aided by junk dealers and fences.

Baltimore & Ohio Pennsylvania Monroe C. List Interstate Commerce Commission

Cleaning Smoke-Soiled Ceilings With Starch Paste

An old tip endorses cleaning smoke-blackened ceilings by making a thick starch and water paste. Apply with a pad, let dry, then brush off with a soft brush for a measurable improvement. Service dependable use the Union. Ad

Ninety-One Students Graduate From Slippery Rock Normal School

Ninety-one students completed the graduation examinations at Slippery Rock State Normal School. County graduates include Margaret Lowry Ethel Reno Lena Warner Ora Zehner Eva Stewart Arthur Blake Annie Blevins Theodora Pollock Grace McFatel Elizabeth Phillips and Ethel Pitzer Readings were led by a state board of examiners and school officials who finished their work Wednesday.

Slippery Rock State Normal School Margaret Lowry Ethel Reno Lena Warner Ora Zehner New Castle Eva Stewart Arthur Blake Annie Blevins Theodora Pollock P. Ashe Connellsville John SS. Carroll Fayette County

Do Mother Err

An old fashioned remedy is praised as preventing female ailments by supplying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad argues neglect by mothers leads to unfit daughters and promotes the tonic as a cure-all for women.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Social at Mt Jackson Draws Large Crowd and Funds

The Welcome Circle Bible class of the United Presbyterian church hosted a social at Miss Elizabeth Brewster's home on Tuesday. A large crowd attended and a neat sum was realized. Mrs. Robert Hamill teaches the class. The Women's Missionary Society will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday at 2:30 pm in the church parlors. all members are urged to attend.

Welcome Circle Bible United Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Brewster Robert Hamill Women’s Missionary Society Women’s Missionary Society of The

Meeting Notice Urges Attendance for Special Business

A notice urges residents to be present at the meeting where special business will be discussed. The call to attend emphasizes the importance of participating in the upcoming agenda.

Red Cross Auxiliary in Mount Jackson Holds Regular Meeting

The Mount Jackson Red Cross auxiliary met Thursday afternoon in the K of P hall. The gathering was well attended and the members spent the time sewing.

Red Cross Auxiliary Mount Jackson K. of P. Hall

Communion Services Announcement at United Presbyterian Church

Communion services will be held in the United Presbyterian church Sunday morning June 23. Preparatory services will be held Thursday evening at 8 o clock and Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

United Presbyterian Church

Missionary Society Meets at Miss Miller’s Home

The Young Ladies' Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church held their regular meeting on Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Marinda Miller.

Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Marinda Miller

Zemo Offers Quick Relief for Itching and Skin Eruptions

A Cleveland based company promotes Zemo as a safe treatment for itching and skin irritation. The liquid claims to cleanse and soothe skin and to remove irritations, pimples, eczema, blotches, ringworm, and similar troubles with a small amount.

The Rone Co Cleveland, O

Meeting Draws Strong Attendance for Routine Session

A well attended meeting covered standard agenda items with familiar topics and routine decisions discussed among attendees.

Seventeenth Birthday Honored for Mildred Snyder

Mr and Mrs R L Snyder celebrate Mildred Snyders seventeenth birthday with a Saturday evening gathering at their home. Music games and refreshments followed gifts suited for memory making. Guests included Ethel Wellar Thelma Baird Lula Baird Opal Snyder Edna Snyder Mable Marwood Iva Snyder Wright Hoffmaster William Baird Howard Gilmore Harvey Mollenkoff Harry Woodrow Delmore Miller Julian Miller Wilbur McGraw and John Hoffmaster.

Mildred R. L. Snyder Snyder Thomas McGraw Ethel Wellar Thelma Baird Lula Baird Opal Snyder Edna Snyder Mable Marwood Iva Snyder Wright Hoffmaster William Baird Howard Gilmore Harvey Mollenkoff Harry Woodrow Delmore Miller Julian Miller Wilbur McGraw John Hoffmaster

Mount Jackson Orchestra Holds Enon Valley Concert

The Mount Jackson orchestra performed Monday evening in Enon Valley before a large crowd and reported substantial takings from the event.

Mount Jackson Enon Valley

Church Delegates Attend Sunday School Convention

The record lists delegates from two churches. From the church, Mrs. J. D. McCord, Mrs. Thomas McGraw, and Mrs. Paden attended the New Castle convention. From Westfield church, Miss Jane Gibson, Miss Lula Robison, and Mrs. R. EB. Porter attended.

New Castle J. D. McCord Thomas McGraw Paden Westfield Church Jane Gibson Lula Robison R. EB. Porter

United Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Services

The United Presbyterian Church of Mount Jackson will hold Sunday service at 11 o clock and Bible school at 10 am. The Young People Christian Union meets Sunday evening at 8 in the church parlors, with discussion on Co operation with the Sabbath School led by Miss Jane Harman. Pastor Rev. Robert Hamill.

United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church of

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