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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
8
Vegetables of all kinds fell in price as truck farms nearby delivered a large supply to the city market. Warm weather boosted growth and lowered prices after a period of tight supplies. Peaches sold at 20 cents a dozen and plums at 10 cents a dozen, with cherries and early fruit from California noted.
Prices from New Castle dealers show buying rates for farmers and gardeners across groceries, livestock, feed, and produce plus retail selling prices. Items include Halibut to butter, eggs, grains, livestock, vegetables, fruits, and poultry with per unit figures and ranges.
Savannah notices include Mrs. Thomas Shuler on the sick list and Miss Margaret Weinschenk returning home from school for summer vacation. Mary and Catherine Mc Quiston of Willow Grove visited Savannah friends. The Ladies Aid met June 11 at Rev. C. C. Smiths home for sewing and a luncheon. A business meeting set July 10 at Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sankeys.
A decree of divorce was granted in the case of Mary Maurer against her husband John Maurer. The testimony in the case was taken before authorities.
Fez dispatch reports sixty French soldiers killed ten missing and hundreds wounded over three days of fighting with Moroccan natives. Mussulman tribes seek holy war as France and Spain reinforce. Tangier notes 3000 Kabyle and Rift tribesmen attack Tetouan with 200 dead or wounded as Spaniards retreat.
Eastbrook reports a tight beef cattle market with few sales aside from steers. Dealers note high prices have depleted regional stocks as farmers wait for prices to stabilize. William Vosler and William Gilfillan sold cattle at top prices thanks to their animals’ fine condition. Pork is scarce, swine numbers rise, and markets expect larger spring and fall supplies.
Frederic W. McKee of New Castle Pa was dropped from the Naval Academy class for inaptitude after unsatisfactory conduct. He led the lacrosse team and played on the basketball five, though his scholastic work was satisfactory. Two classmates Rawson J. Valentine and Neil H. Geisenhoff had diplomas withheld but may sail and be commissioned if cruise reports are favorable.
Harrisburg June 14 Gov John K Tener announced that the Jones bill was approved providing 1,000,000 to pay the 50 percent cash road tax bonus in second class townships and to cover deficiencies from 1911 appropriations. The Hagerty bill also signed requires boroughs to elect controllers instead of auditors once accepted by borough councils.
Mrs. Harry Dyer, wife of a local fireman, was bitten by a mad dog in Neshannonock Pa. She was cauterized but remains in shock. Several rabies cases have been reported in Youngstown and a child died Thursday after a dog bite. The board of health may take charge under state law.
The Rev. H. M. Shuman of the Christian Missionary Alliance will speak next Monday evening at the Rescue Mission on Cro ton Avenue and East Washington Street. The Rev. D. Whitmarsh of Mahoningtown Presbyterian will speak Thursday evening of next week. The Rev. D. E. S. Perry rector of Trinity Episcopal will speak Friday evening, June 20.
Oliver Hoaglin a 17 year old from Wampum was sentenced by Judge Porter to not less than 20 years and not more than six years in the workhouse after confessing to forging the name of his step father Benjamin Cunningham on notes totaling 360 dollars. He was arrested in Gary Indiana after fleeing to Buffalo and was brought to court with other prisoners Friday for sentencing.
A Youngstown report says police court issued a warrant for Albert Ashworth a 20 year old news peddler charged with kidnapping Nina Brittson 15 daughter of Mrs Orphan Brittson. The girl was lured from home at 24 North Champion Street and has not been located. The affidavit was sworn by Nina's mother.
A man in Altoona Pa apologizes with a nickel for a past trolley ride. He handed Clerk Harry Sturtsman the coin and explained he had left the car before the conductor reached him. The gesture is placed into the conscience fund.
An impressive program for Children's Day services at Emmanuel Baptist Church is set for Sunday evening led by Rev. W. J. John. The program features solos recitations and musical numbers including the emblematic piece The Fountain of Life with young ladies Katie Gibbons Ruth Edwards Ruth Johns Anna Edmunds Mylawney Williams Miriam Thomas and Winifred Johns as principal characters.
Frank L. Dreichmeyer, a San Jose attorney and social leader in Burlingame, confessed embezzling nearly 150000 dollars. He admitted to diverting 3000 dollars from client Carl E. Schmid, funds entrusted for loan. Police arrested him on the stated embezzlement charge.
Real estate listing shows multiple properties for sale on Sutton Street and surrounding streets. Includes 5 to 8 room dwellings, lot details, and prices ranging from 550 to 3800 dollars. H. G. Miller at 240% Washington Street, established 1862.
A long list details rental and sale properties on Croton, Pearson, East Washington, Jefferson and other streets in New Castle. Listings include 4 to 6 rooms, city water, internal toilets, gas and electric services, and new houses with reception halls, parlors, kitchens, baths, attics, porches, and yards. Special notes cover a large Eastside house with 10 rooms and 114 acres, commercial spaces on Market Street, and several store and living combinations with gas heat and cement cellars.
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