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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
10
Ellwood City officials consider dedicating one day for the centennial celebration tied to the Fifth Street Bridge opening. The plan, presented by the executive committee, seeks board of trade approval and aims to concentrate efforts for a strong, focused program during Old Home Week.
On June 26 a civil service examination will be held in Ellwood City Central school to qualify candidates for the rural carrier route. The number of entrants is unknown though several attempts are expected. Previous exam results for postmaster of the Fourth ward are not yet available. the Fourth ward office may continue.
This evening a meeting of the board of trade will be held in the borough building. The principal business will be the report of the executive committee in charge of the fall centennial celebration.
A vintage ad touts "TIZ" to relieve tired feet. It claims quick pain relief for callouses bunions and swelling and urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at the drug store.
Ellwood City boosters report strong advance demand for the Redpath Chautauqua scheduled seven days from July 4. Tickets sell quickly. proceeds benefit local institutions. committee leaders include W. B. Johnston and F. E. Poister.
Applications for deputy fish and game protector posts are urged to President R. T. Brown of the Wild Life league. All former commissions expired May 31. The stream survey starts this week with county secretaries receiving instructions and league members asked to report violations. Two new assistant field secretaries are added as field work expands. Representative Jas E Phillips will lead the central counties effort and previously sponsored the new game code.
Sodding is now the order of the day at the new United Presbyterian church building in this city. The terrace has been graded and workers lay sod this morning. Grounds are likely fully sodded by now, greatly improving the church foreground.
The Shelby Social club presents the Wurtemburg Cornet band at the playgrounds in Ellwood City Pa this evening. A large crowd is expected for a first-class entertainment as the band, among the district’s best, performs a pleasing set of selections.
Four foreigners were arrested between nine and ten on Saturday night for fighting. They were fined to contribute modest sums to the city's coffers.
The Maharg reunion will be held Saturday June 19 at the home of J N Maharg in Penn township. All invited for a basket dinner.
Fire Chief Frank McKim praises seven to eight weeks with no blazes in Ellwood and urges citizens to improve fire prevention. Keep cellars clean, remove rubbish in backyards and empty store rooms, and use caution to extend the city’s record and cut fire risk.
Ellwood City report details a pole on Wayne avenue that toppled Saturday amid rotten timber. Children nearby escaped injury as the pole struck a porch, cutting light to nearby homes until a replacement was installed. Officials plan checks on other poles to prevent a recurrence.
The Methodists have announced the dedication of the new M E church in Koppel for Sunday June 27. Local congregations expect many members to attend and the afternoon program will allow attendees to return for their own services. Dr John W R Sumwalt of the First Methodist church of Bea...?
An advertisement touts De Miracle as the original liquid depilatory that removes hair by devitalizing it under the skin. It warns against pastes and rub on products, claims superior ingredients, and offers a money back guarantee with three bottle sizes 50c 1.00 and 2.00 from De bacle Chemical Co New York.
Falls will host a dedicatory address by Dr J M Thoburn superintendent of the Allegheny district. He will speak at 7 30 PM with a dedication concert at 8 PM Saturday. The modern new church aims to rival the best of its size in the state with a special music and address program.
Roumanians of the city enjoyed a wedding celebration on Saturday evening. Dancing and refreshments provided main diversions as the event stood out for its gay and festive atmosphere.
Water in the Connoquenessing creek rose sharply after Sunday rains but began subsiding by Monday morning. The high level caused no disruption to bridge work as flows remained strong yet fell later in the day.
At a meeting of the United Presbyterian congregation last evening officials outlined plans for the dedication of the new church building next Sunday June 20. The event program is announced and the church is expected to be crowded.
Invitations have been received here for Flag Day exercises to be given by Greenville lodge No. 145 B P O E on Tuesday night Elaborate preparations have been made for these exercises it is not thought likely that many local members will be able to attend
A heavy wind storm toppled a tree near the Ellwood approach to the Fifth street bridge, knocking a plumber’s sign from its post. The storm also felled several other trees in the neighborhood, causing additional damage.
A Philo club meeting will be held Wednesday evening in their hall to plan several dances for the summer. The initial event is expected to be staged in Shelby hall soon after arrangements are made.
Hearings of the two men arrested for fighting were held last evening. Little excuse offered by the offenders. One paid $5.00 fine and the other settled the costs.
Harold Cartwright of the Pittsburg circle and William Riley of Zelienople left this morning for North Dakota. They plan to stay at least the summer and may locate there if opportunities prove favorable. James Glasgow drove to New Castle yesterday. Arthur Cohen is a business visitor in Pittsburg today. H. H. Reynolds returned from a visit to Youngstown. D. A. Wright of Wurtemburg was a visitor yesterday. Dr. D. C. Vosler of Sixth street drove to Volant yesterday. Dr. R. G. Boak of New Castle was a city visitor yesterday. Kenneth Fox and Leonard Nagle were Zelienople visitors yesterday. John Jonybowski of the Fourth ward spent yesterday in New Castle. Walter Harris visited his parents in Sharpsville. Cornelius Dunseith and Winfield Powell spent the day in New Castle. Harry Fisher and Thomas Dugan of Fourth street took a motor trip Sunday. George Weingartner of New Castle was a business visitor in Ellwood yesterday. Master William Vosler of Sixth street returned home after a two week visit with relatives in Volant. Co. M. Kraus of Akron, visiting with Attorney M. J.
Kraus left yesterday for Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs H C Sterling of Wayne avenue drove to Mercer Saturday and returned last night. Rev S A Stamm of Warren Ohio formerly pastor here visited yesterday. E H Wallace of Freeport and his friend Bischoff had dinner with Dr C M Iseman Sunday evening. They were en route from Lansing Michigan to Freeport in a new automobile bought there.
Sunday school moves to 9 a.m. starting June 20 for the summer. A Stewards meeting is set for Friday, and Children's Day will be observed June 20 with services at 7 45 p m. Choir practice is planned for Thursday. West Pittsburg M E beats New Castle Collegians 8 3 in five innings, the club winning five of eight games this season.
J. M. Pollyblank, an employee of Garland corporation, sustained a hand injury when a mule bit him while he drove a team. The injury is described as inconvenient but not serious.
Mrs Arch Snodgrass entertains the Queen Sewing circle Thursday afternoon at her home urging all members to attend.
Report states Miss Ella Taylor is confined to her Moravia home with an attack of typhoid fever. The brief item notes her illness and location without further details.
Mont Casedy and others traveled between Ellwood City and nearby towns Sunday and Monday. Visitors from Chewton Newport New Castle and Wampum were seen in towns, while several families returned from trips to Pittsburg Youngstown and Wilkinsburg.
East Brook notes J W Dinsmore and wife of Neshannock township called on relatives Sunday. Mrs Elizabeth Rogers, long ill, is now much improved and able to sit up. Mrs Bland Young of Texas was mentioned in the update.
An advertisement claims Parisian Sage nourishes roots and promotes thick soft hair. It highlights scalp itch relief and dandruff removal, promising dramatic improvement for dull or thinning hair and notes availability at Hainer Drug Co.
Visiting relatives are staying with local families including the Wad dingtons and McCrearys. Mrs Briceland returns home after a stay with her parents as others visit New Castle and attend a temperance institute at the M E church with music by the McCreary orchestra.
Dialogue fragment shows Sir Lionel questioning reasons to resign from the Round Table as Merry King Art jokes about his wife's objections to knightly duties. The exchange resembles light medieval commentary from Pelican.
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