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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
16
City records show BR and P officials arrived yesterday by private train for inspection of local property. The visit focused on assessing potential sites and reviewing ownership details with municipal leaders.
A company will install a new utility pole in two positions at the site within a few days. Work begins soon and crews will set the pole to support nearby infrastructure.
The water company sends a force to lay water mains to the curb on West Clayton Street. The paving contract has been let already so future pavement tearing is avoided for many years.
Mrs. J. L. Stratton and several ladies arranged tables after noon at the Presbyterian church to display literature for the Sunday school convention opening today.
President W. T. Noonan and the B R P railroad board toured the city in a special train with private cars 101 102 103. They reviewed local properties with superintendent George W. Johnson and found extensive improvements in recent months with the local system performing well.
The Madison Avenue Christian church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Charles Hammond's Orchard Street home with 23 members present. They announced the church will receive an electric sweeper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Baxter and children of Cambridge Ohio and Mrs. Sheakley of Sheakleyville. Hostesses served refreshments.
Members of the Mahoning M. E. church and friends learn that Rev. R. E. Merrill, former pastor, will end his pastorate at the Westfield New York church in two weeks and become pastor of a Methodist church in Miami Florida. His family will move soon. he succeeds his father as Miami pastor.
Boys and young men in the Seventh ward swim at the old hole near the covered bridge over the Mahoning River by Montgomery Avenue. The water is reported to be just right and crowds grow as warm weather continues.
Mr and Mrs F W Wallace of West Madison Avenue Mr and Mrs G C Brand of West Clayton Street and Mrs H K Metcalfe of Pittsburg motored yesterday to Grove City for the institution's commencement exercises. Elder Wallace a son of the Wallaces is in this year's graduation class.
The swimming hole under the Erie bridge on Big Run becomes a popular region for younger boys from the southside and tube town district. They constructed a small stone dam across the creek creating slightly deeper water to swim in.
The Gardner avenue electric pole, broken days ago by a Keystone Delivery truck, has not yet been replaced. Officials expect a new pole and restoration of service soon.
The local party reached Yellowstone Park and plans indicate a most enjoyable trip. Relatives report ideal weather and favorable conditions at the park during the visit.
A well attended meeting of the Ladies' Aid society at the Mahoning M E church held yesterday afternoon. It was a regular monthly business session with all matters of business attended to.
Friday will be observed as library day at the Seventh ward fire department building. Works of fiction are largely in demand due to warm summer weather. The hours will be from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9.
The Madison Avenue Christian church sent delegates to the county Sabbath School convention held at Mahoningtown Presbyterian church. The trio includes Mrs Roy Thompson Miss Margaret Taylor and Mrs C J Beenhart.
C. C. Piiler of Montgomery Avenue plans to open a barber shop at the corner of West Cherry Street and North Lafayette Street. It will be several weeks before the business opens for customers.
The engineering department laid out line markings on Sixth Street to guide paving work. The contractor will begin once weather and ground conditions permit.
J F Baxter and family of Cambridge Ohio are spending vacation time with friends in the Seventh ward. Mr Baxter is a former pastor of the Madison Avenue Christian church.
Baltimore and Ohio rest house at New Castle Junction installs new ice box and cooking ranges improving kitchen facilities for meals.
David Pitzer of North Ashland Avenue was brought home from Shenango Valley Hospital yesterday in a Mahoning Undertaking Company ambulance.
A new wall case for the display of tobaccos has been received at the Sutton restaurant and will be installed in a few days, expanding their showcase for products.
Mrs John Thomas of West Madison Avenue will entertain the Double Six Kensington Friday afternoon at her home.
The column lists numerous residents from Wabash avenue North Beaver street and nearby areas who are ill visiting relatives or conducting business in Sharon Homewood and surrounding towns. Several names travel to Slippery Rock Ashtabula Youngstown and Mount Union for visits and work.
A Massachusetts university extension director notes New England remains book‑loving while vocational training struggles. The Lowell institute courses prove lyceum appeal, but interest in applied trades wanes as literature dominates. The piece highlights tension between readers and aspiring tradespeople with a nod to baseball and other pursuits.
A Philadelphia Ledger quote laments New England’s fixation on fine print and urges a return to the carefree days of Massachusetts when wisdom was folly. The passage contrasts cultured art interest with perceived historical simplicity and happiness.
The Hart company files a suit against McClelland J Donnelly to collect a $100 guarantee. It alleges Donnelly guaranteed bills of Jean Kaufman Donnelly for millinery goods up to $100. Hart claims sale of goods to Kaufman Donnelly amounting to $148.50 remains unpaid and seeks payment from the guarantor.
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