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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
7
Ellwood City eyes first place as Mars hosts the trolley league game next Saturday on Mars grounds. Both teams expect a win with Ellwood City confident of defeating Mars, while Mars also projects victory. About 200 Ellwood fans plan to travel to Mars for the contest.
Ellwood City Nationals defeated the New Brighton Bachelors after nine innings of close play on Saturday afternoon at the old grounds. The contest remained exciting throughout and showcased a spirited battle between the two teams.
All arrangements for the moonlight canoe at Rock Point park are complete for next Friday evening under the auspices of the M. and M. club of Ellwood City. Many out of town guests are expected to attend.
No preaching services were held at Ellwood City Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday morning as Rev. A. P. Lentz attended Lutheran Synod sessions in Kittanning, Pennsylvania.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Uber and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baldwin of New Castle visited Ellwood City to call on friends and enjoy the area city scene.
At a Sunday meeting in Ellwood City the B nai B rith society nominated officers for the coming year. Officers listed include President H Kellar Vice presidents H Caplan and A L Goldstein Treasurer I Krauss Assistant monitor J L Caplan Secretary M Krauss Financial secretary Allen Goldstein and Warden A L Goldstein. Election will occur at next Sunday's afternoon session.
Street Commissioner Strawhecker was told by the water company to cease street sprinkling. The borough has not secured a water use permit, causing the issue. Officials expect an amicable settlement soon.
In Ellwood City a police pursuit of train jumpers led an officer to arrest a well known B. and O. operator who was mistaken for a trespasser. The telegrapher identified him and he was released immediately, never jailed.
B. F. Ross and wife and M. H. Riley and wife enjoyed an extensive Sunday automobile trip visiting Portersville Harmony Zelienople and other points. Lunch was partaken of on the road.
Ellwood City resident Fred Smith, a longtime glass worker, underwent a serious appendicitis operation at Washington hospital last Saturday. J. F. Smith of Ellwood was at his brother's bedside. he is reported to be safely past the worst and recovering well. Friends in Ellwood City celebrate his convalescence after a two year illness led to the surgery as the only permanent relief.
Miss Myrtle Thompson hosted a Saturday evening party on Wayne Avenue to honor Miss Rosetta Rowley who, with her parents, departs this week for Oklahoma to establish a permanent home. Rowley, longtime Ellwood City teacher, is mourned by friends and acquaintances as she leaves. Light refreshments closed the gathering with games and diversions.
Announcement lists events from June 15 to June 18 at Rock Point park. June 15 features North side public schools in Fifth ward Pittsburg, June 16 the Homestead merchants, June 17 Sharpsburg M E church and Beaver Valley moonlight dance, June 18 New Brighton public schools and Sunday schools and W G Johnson Co employees Pittsburg. The week is billed as one of the busiest of the season with outings expected to be unusually good.
Frank Gillespie of Ellwood City bowled five games at Cable & Wilkinson alleys Saturday night with 45 consecutive marks, a likely town record. He posted 201 210 219 268 194 for a 1092 total and an average of 219 2-5.
Jack Thomas of Pittsburg returns from a short trip to town. Tom Groecutt of New Castle guests Ellwood City friends yesterday. Miss Emma Brenner returns from a visit at her New Castle home. Milliken of New Brighton calls on Ellwood City friends yesterday. Dr. E. E. Bittles of New Castle visits Ellwood City yesterday afternoon. J. C. King of Braddock returns from a short Ellwood City business trip. Mrs. W. E. McElroy and daughter Geraldine return from a week with relatives in Kaylor Armstrong county. Harry Herbold and son Jack of New Castle visit Ellwood City guests of Walter Herbold and wife.
Ellwood City June 15 The Shel by Tube company reports delay in arriving structural iron for four building additions delaying work. Officials expect shipment soon and say the job will be rushed to finish as quickly as possible.
Preparations complete for tonight's best two out of three falls catch wrestling match at the opera house between Kid Jackson of Pittsburg and Roy Richardson of Ellwood City. Main bout at 9 p m with Jackson accompanied by trainer Prof Zach Zirbu and others. challengers named include Kid Ayers Jim Barr Charles Rober and Chicago Sandow.
Officials visit farmers along the Connoquenessing and tributaries ordering cesspools and filth removed from stream edges. Authorities work to purify creeks in Western Pennsylvania and improve Ellwood City water supply by moving pigsties away from the water.
The B. F. Ross Junior nine did not play Zell enople Junior nine Saturday as the Zell enople team canceled the contest for unknown reasons. Ross manager seeks games with any 15 year old team in Lawrence county and can be reached via the Ross liquor store by phone.
Chief of Police Riley launches crusade against train jumping by Ellwood City youths. He cites numerous complaints of boys climbing on and off moving trains threatening their lives and vows to arrest all violators to break up the practice.
Ellwood City fans anticipate a large crowd for the game tomorrow afternoon on the old grounds between Ellwood City Trolley Leagues and the Cherokee Indians as strong interest and attendance expectations rise.
The Ilwood City Board of Trade holds an evening meeting to discuss plans on a chief item of interest. Details remain forthcoming as members prepare to review proposals and potential actions.
Mothers should stock Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to ease cold feverishness teething disorders and stomach troubles. These powders break up colds cure feverishness and constipation and are sold by drugstores for 25 cents. Free trial package offered via Allen 5 Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
The annual Ellwood City day outing at Rock Point will occur this year on August 26 with discussions on other matters of importance on the agenda.
Degree work was the chief feature at Alma lodge 420 Knights of Pythias Monday evening. The ceremonies attending the conferring of the second degree on a number of candidates were impressive.
Depredations by horse thieves in Butler county east of Ellwood City have apparently ceased with no further stealings reported for several days.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles John of Beaver Falls formerly Ellwood City.
The Reformed Presbyterian congregation will hold a church meeting Wednesday evening to call a new pastor. Rev J S Martin of Pittsburg, formerly pastor of the congregation, will attend to moderate the call.
During a confrontation in Youngstown Mike Wuckowie was stabbed multiple times and faces possible death as authorities investigate the assault and his condition remains critical.
Howard Mitchell visits Pulaski while Miss Mildred Lee and Miss Bertha Cohen exchange visits with local residents. Delegates from Pulaski Sunday school attend a district convention at Harbor Bridge. I O O F tour committee meets for Cascade Park outing August 11. Wedding invitations issued for Alma Josephine McFarland and H B Plummer in Beaver Falls.
Master John Hore Hopper turned four on Saturday and hosted a party at home with games and a luncheon. Mrs. Hopper was aided by Miss Almira Pitts Mrs Mary Laughlin and Miss Thelms Camblin. Guests included Norma Camblin Arthur Wilbur Elizabeth Lusk Russell Orville Thelma Houk and Clarence Shaw.
Robert Nicholls Albert Titus and a young son of Harry Mack all of Sharon were bitten last week and sent to Pittsburg for Pasteur treatment.
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