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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1916

Page

8

Ellwood Men Seek New Oil Well Near Harmony Junction

Ellwood men from several cities, including investors from News Co, report a promising oil well on the John Enslem farm near Harmony Junction. The initial output is 25 barrels daily, with potential increases via better machinery. The project aims to restart exploration in the region after a period of dormancy and sale of the recent lease.

Burce Avod City News Co Evin Slbis City Harmony Junction Sali

Club Reception Welcomes New Members At Irkday Event

A June 1 reception and dance at the country club house on Irkday evening will welcome 57 newly recruited members from the recent campaign. The event runs 7:50 to 12, with dining and other features planned as golf and tennis excitement grows among members. Preparations begin for a Boy Scouts camp in July, using the dancing pavilion as dining space.

Bia Wa CO Tweed Oy

Colored Wanderer Tells Wild Tale

Belwood City officers ejected Allen Sprngstone of Harrisburg a colored man after a prank exhibition. He was held overnight as suspicious. In the morning he claimed a railroad crossing ban and sought city permission to cross the tracks before being told to keep moving.

Belwood City Allen ‘Sprngstone Harrisburg Burgess ‘Kirk Allen Bel Kirk

Church Society To Be Entertained

Bellwood City June 14 The Catherine Van Born society of the Trinity Lutheran Church will be entertained Friday evening at the home of Miss Celia Wirich at the Riverview stop on the Harmony line. An interesting program has been prepared.

Bellwood City Catherine van Born Trinity Lutheran Church Missj Celia Wirich Riverview Harmony

Orange Ladies Are Entertained At Home

Mrs Edward Garwig hosted a gathering of about 35 Orange ladies at her Spring Avenue home on June 4. Music and refreshments punctuated the evening as guests enjoyed a pleasant social event in Elmwood City.

Elewood City Edward Garwig

An Easy Way To Banish Pimples

An advertisement notes Hokara skin healer sold in New Castle by McKee’s Wit Rate Medicine Store at $2 for a liberal sized jar. It claims to cleanse and nourish skin, leaving it soft and white, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It touts hundreds of treatments sold and promises no grease or acids.

New Castle Mc- Hee TE Hokara McKee RunRate Medicine Store

Ellwood City grocery stores close for half holiday

Ellwood City, Pa. stores shut at noon for clerks and owners to observe a half holiday. The new system allows a weekly rest period through the summer, after years of all-day weekday openings. Thieves broke into Mt Jackson stores after midnight, stealing $5 to $7, cigars, and pan bottles while missing Buffalo wheels. no suspects identified.

Ellwood City Mt. Jackson 4. A. Young H. di Lamson Young Lamson Mr. Young Lampson Young Store Laman

Flower Mission Day Observed In Ellwood City

Flower Day observed by the W C T U in Ellwood City Pa with a meeting at Mrs H H Reynolds home. Flowers donated to the society were made into bouquets and distributed to the sick and aged. Many flowers were donated by nonmembers and many bouquets were prepared from them.

Billwood City H. H. Reynolds

Outio Trip In Search Of Fish

Dr and Mrs C M Iseman and Mr and Mrs Walters Hastout of Witseity traveled by auto to Center county for a fishing trip. They expect to be away about a week.

Special Services In Presbyterian Church Held In Ellwood City

Ellwood City Pa June 14 Special services planned at First Presbyterian Church to mark Flag Day. Ladies of the A R church members decorated the church in national colors and the pastor will deliver an address. Bluwood city personals note various local visitors and residents visiting or traveling to and from New Castle Butler Wellsville Greensville and Alona with health and work updates.

Ellwood City First Presbyterian Church A. R Bluwoocity M. J. Krams Friends Incae C Cook New Castle Friends Butler Gust Lyman McQueen Wellaville JT. Rice Lo Hla Harry Ketler Priscos We. Waddington New Castling J. T. Frederick Greanville George Lamaree Nita Jaf Hall of Alona John L. Grigh Wirth Street Samuel Brooks Wily Wutatow Lite Dan Head

Fragmentary street scene quoted in Tagology style

A garbled OCR fragment shows a street scene with disrupted dialogue about a person on the street and a possible rant. Punctuation and spelling are inconsistent, hindering clear interpretation of events or identities.

Kurtz Chosen Director Of High School Orchestra

Kurta was re elected as director of the Alfh school orchestra at the meeting of school directors held last evening. His compensation was set at 3200 per year, which salary he received last seat. The orchestra has taken rapid progress since being instructed by Mr Kurta and his work is highly commended.

Lawrence County Representatives Named to State Council

At a Lawrence County Simolay School executive committee meeting Miss Helen Rodgers of Pillinski announced that Alex R. Mattheson of New Castle and another representative were elected to represent Lawrence County on the state council of the secondary division department.

Lawrence County Simolay School Executive Committee Helen Rodgers Pilinski Alex R. Mattheson New Castle

Hygienic disinfectant promise from General Laboratorio ad

An old time health ad promotes hyclorite as a ready antiseptic for cuts burns and sores. It claims rapid cleaning healing and odor destruction with no staining or acid content. Sold by a Madison Wisconsin druggist in 260 bottle quantities with no clear proof of efficacy.

General Laboratorio Madlion

Volunteers At Eastbrook Camp Opening

Morning volunteers gathered at the Associated Charities headquarters to prepare the Eastbrook Camp site. Workers graded grounds, cleared debris, and cleaned the camp as Mr. Beck, president, announced signatories for the project. A city delegation from the growers league attended the event seeking support for opening the camp.

Voluntnaus Reniiring Presa Aireurontet Chrrttlas Enel Washduglungkool Hasbhradk Gin Bustbrook Offeret Agatatjanca Gelling Beck Apsociated Charities Han

Mish DéeFlin Conductor Trolley Clarifies Rail Safety

A fragmented streetcar scene shows Mish DéeFlin questioning rail danger to a conductor who replies not to place a foot on the trolley wire. The exchange hints at procedural caution and absentminded confusion during transport.

Ingh Stepper Mish DéeFlin Buay Gingor

Painfree Corn Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A garbled ad claims a new corn remover is safe and painless. It promises all blisters and toe corns will vanish after applying a “relate old remedy” and a product named Lio day or similar. The text is distorted and likely deceptive marketing.

Pateno Thal Bohl Bottioa

North Beaver Township Names for Teaching Staff

The North Beaver township school board elected teachers for the coming year. Listings include Leonard Gehag at Matilda, Hopper. Leonora Hanna at Carson. Anna Ronson at Willow Grove. Almira Pitts at Cress Roads. Grace Teed at WG Run. Mabel Norwood at Brewster. Ruth Chapin at Martin. Loy Gwin at Mt Jackson. Katheryn McKinley at Kyle. Martha Gilmore at Westfield. Lala Hohlson at Nope. Idna Cox at Rethel. The board plans a business meeting on Wednesday evening at Mt Jackson High School.

North Beaver Township Leonard Gehag Matilda Hopper Carson Leonora Hanna Willow Grove Rethel School Idna Cox Directara Mt. Jackson High School

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Fragmentary note from Philadelphia Record mentions a pair and twins in a brief, uncertain phrasing.

Philadelpia

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