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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
7
Seventh Ward reports final picnic plans by the M M A A picnic committee in Mahoning M E church for June 25 at Volant. The basket picnic invites all, with races for children and a ball game between the M M A A and Volant nine plus bathing as a program highlight.
James R. McCready attended his first service at the Mahoning M E church in the new building thanks to donations from Alder man H. G. Coates and H. H. McComb. His new wheeled chair made the visit possible and he enjoyed the experience greatly. the two helpers promise more such occasions in the future.
William G. Robertson, a former local resident, says he has lived in Oklahoma and Arizona for 18 months and is now in the ward. He notes the wheat crop is immense and that he has been herding cattle, planning to visit Robert Hope of Mt. Jackson and other locals during his stay.
The choir concludes practice for the special music to be used Thursday evening during the Bishop Regis Canevin visit and confirmation of a large class. Mrs John Thomas and Mrs Harry Evans will run a lawn fete on Thursday evening June 24 on the Morrissey lawn at North Ashland avenue and West Cherry street corner.
The Ladies Aid of Mahoning M E Church will hold a Wednesday afternoon business session after the church soup dinner. All members are expected to attend.
Mr and Mrs William Weitz of West Madison avenue and Mr and Mrs J H Haun traveled today in the Weitz car to French Creek for a day of fishing. The men hoped to bring home some fine fish.
Edward Bush of Philadelphia finishes a brief visit with his brother F. L. Bush of West Madison Avenue. He stopped here while en route from Philadelphia to Erie on business.
William H. Chambers and his son, the contractors for the new Ma honing school building, started tearing down the walls of the old structure and plan to rush the work as quickly as possible.
Rev. D. C. Whitmarsh of Newell avenue traveled yesterday to Washington Pennsylvania to attend the commencement exercises of Washington and Jefferson College and the inauguration of the college's new president.
Miss Ellen DeHaan of West Clayton Street leaves today for Chicago to return home until school reopens in the fall. She serves as physical culture instructor at the local school.
A large group of men were hired yesterday at the Standard Steel Car plant to clear debris from the destroyed building. The site will be replaced with a new addition and construction will be rushed to completion.
Tim Hennessey, king of She naga o valley, spent last evening visiting the ward during one of his routine periodical tours of the domain.
Mrs John DeWolfe and Miss Margaret Taylor spent yesterday and today at New Wilmington attending Westminster college commencement exercises.
Materials and equipment used during the past term at the ward churches are now stored in the Woods building on East Madison avenue. All school books are in one room, and the building is used this year almost entirely for storage purposes.
Charles McWilliams of the St Charles hotel announces the arrival of five automobiles he represents. The cars are being distributed to local buyers and arrangements are under way for delivery.
A long list of residents and visitors from Mt Jackson Moravia North Beaver Alliance Chester and other towns spent time in the city or Pittsburg. The notes record several weekend and Sunday visits including tours to Erie Ellwood City Youngstown and Newton Falls with various host families and relatives. Barneys Oldfield is noted during a local outing in Youngstown.
Margaret Johnston and Webb Sheehy of Newell Avenue spent a pleasant day gathering oysters on the shore near the Sheehy farm on Chesapeake Bay. The harvest was enjoyed by the family as they spend the summer there.
John King of Belt Street and his mother Mrs. George King of Wampum returned home last evening from five months in the west. They visited the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco Los Angeles Tacoma Seattle Portland El Paso and New Orleans. They report earthquakes as prevailing while they were in California.
Local fans will see M M A A play West Pittsburg next Saturday afternoon at M M A A grounds and then host Wampum high school a week later.
A large crowd of local residents attended a social event last evening at Cascade Park Pavilion, held under the auspices of the two organizations. The gathering featured music, dancing, and community fellowship.
J E Beckwith of Harrisburg Pennsylvania suffered from stomach and intestinal disorders. After trying many treatments he found relief with Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He praised the product as the greatest stomach remedy and said it allowed him to eat freely without distress.
Prospect and Portersville residents visit friends and relatives in New Castle and nearby towns. Local teaching appointments announced for Rose Point school. Madge Fischer and Delos Burnside to teach. Lightning hits Moses Snider house with no injuries. Children’s Day at Oak Grove U. P. church and upcoming communion. Prof. George Cheesman delivers memorial sermon at Prospect. various locals named in attendance.
Fred Martin drives a new Ford in town as visitors pass through Enon Valley. E H St John departs for Warren county. A July 6 prize event offers almost 300 dollars in awards. Pittsburg visitors include Dr and Mrs Heinrich and Mrs Ida Hinsburger with daughter Lucille. James Hennessey of Palestine visits Friday. Mrs Calvert of Pittsburg visits Gealy family. Needle club met at Mrs Conan home. A public wedding is planned for July 5 amid county celebration. Judges candidate S P Emery and treasurer candidate Charles Houlette campaigned locally.
An advertisement touts GETS-IT as the world simplest corn cure that removes corns in two drops with no pain or fuss. It claims no need for bandages or knives and promises relief for corns calluses warts or bunions. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or by E Lawrence & Co Chicago.
Lewis Lenhert a Marietta Pennsylvania farmer was badly stung by a swarm on his pear tree. He climbed branches to hire the bees they attacked him leaving about 150 stings and he remained unconscious for hours before reaching the house.
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