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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
4
The News Company announces daily and weekly editions with prices listed for stand and mail subscriptions. Notices invite public interest communications and direct all payments to the News Company in New Castle, Pa.
A heated Croton school conflict centers on janitor John Bay after teachers accuse him of neglect and uncooperativeness while Bay blames Principal Miss Carrie Jeffery. Third ward board members push for a public hearing to clarify duties and resolve the dispute amid strong community interest.
Death notices summarize two regional obituaries. Mrs Leah Gruver aged 85, a direct descendant of early Dutch settlers, dies at 1351 Green Street after advanced age, survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. funeral Tuesday at 9 AM, Brunstetter Austintown Cemetery. John Henry Eccles of Youngstown dies at 35, formerly of this city, with relatives noted. funeral Wednesday at St Luke's AM E Zion Church with Oak Park interment.
The funeral, one of the largest in years, occurred Monday at the Pulaski road home of the deceased's sister Mrs. William Woods. Rev. K. C. Hayes of Pulaski Presbyterian led the service with hymns sung by the choir. Flower bearers were Miss Sample and Miss Clark. pallbearers included Charles and Thomas Woods and others. Interment followed at Pulaski. John C. Sample, 84, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. F. A. Espy in West Middlesex after a Mercer County birth nearby. He leaves four daughters and one son.
The funeral of John Oursler Hart suff infant son of Mr and Mrs O J H Hartsuff will be held at 28 Craig Street on Tuesday afternoon at 4 oclock. Interment will follow at Oak Park Cemetery.
A committee led by Rev. H. F. Given Rev. A. H. Jordan and Mrs. J. L. Stratton was appointed to draft a standard of excellence for schools and districts of the Lawrence County Sabbath School association. Rose Point M E Sunday school moved from Slippery Rock to Plaingrove. State Secretary Landis sent two letters seeking a monthly work report and copies of printed material for Harrisburg convention October 13 14 and 15. He also asked Lawrence County to designate a home department representative for the state convention.
When digestion falters, bowels rebel and organs congestion leads to disease. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets promise restoration of stomach and liver health, are easy to take, and claimed most effective.
A humorous column riffs on tall tales from anglers and readers. It lampoons boastful near catches and petty gossip, noting exaggerated stories, editor wordplay, and small town quirks. The piece weaves jokes about politics, taxes, fashion, and everyday life with a few local references.
A concise aphorism from the Washington Star reflecting on contentment and social harmony when food prices are low. The quotation emphasizes that cheap food keeps public mood calm and civil in a Christian nation.
Policemen plan a charity baseball game against the newspaper staff led by night sergeant Eugene Buckley who will manage and coach the police nine. Pete Hillers will pitch, Carl Gaston to catch, with Jim McKissick at first base and Jack Eberle at second, Howard Phillips at short, and Pet Weddell at third. Outfield includes Tom Spires Marion Young Hazelton Moore Tom Augustine Harry Shaffer and Pat Farrell. Buckley aims for three weeks of preparation while Spencer from Eastbrook may join with George Conway catching him.
The Mayme Gardner Stock company headlines the Airdome on the Neshannock river bank for a week starting Monday. The troupe, praised in the past season across midwest circuits, is led by Mayme Gardner with a cast including Elmer Buffham Greenville James Charles Silver Estelle Morton Elsa Williams Ada Douglas Dana Kowzan Al Sydle and Geo Barton. A free ticket offer doubles two admissions.
Attorney John Higgins of Kentland Ind seeks heirs of Mrs. Alice Brandon Millison once near Portersville to settle the estate. The Brandon family left the area years ago, and heirs are being sought to finalize distribution while improvements rise and lots in Kenmar gain value.
The Lawrence club weighs dropping from the Twilight league to protect late season play. It seeks several matchups with the Lawyers and plans contests with out of town teams including Allegheny Country Club Beaver Falls Country Club and Warren Ohio Country Club.
Voters at Hubbard are today deciding whether to issue bonds to fund road improvements within the district. The outcome will determine financing for street repairs and transportation projects in the area.
An advertisement extols Easy Task soap as a quicker thorough cleaner for home chores. It claims the product finishes cleaning faster and leaves no grease or resin while repelling roaches and critters in beds.
A sworn testimonial from William McAdams of Falls, New York, claims Hem-Roid cured piles after eight months, promising ability to work and eat freely. The ad lists suppliers John F. Neely and George W. Clutton in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and Buffalo, New York, with a one dollar price and full guarantee.
Will be sold Wednesday June 16 at 11 oclock a m. The R S Martin mill and outfit on Robt Clelland farm on Mercer road 112 miles north of Portersville. If interested call McConnells Mills phone 38 2 Portersville Pa.
Homer Davidson former Newark Ohio State league manager has signed to play with the McKeesport club. Davidson is an outfielder and a strong addition to the Tubers. Thomas had been playing in the outfield for several days.
Richard D. Hughes of Crescent Portland Cement near Wampum buys one No. 5 Oliver and a flexible long carriage model. Roy F. Brandon of Patterson Stationery Co. arranged the sale as Oliver typewriters claim superior durability with fewer parts and guaranteed alignment.
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