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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1917

Page

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Jail Cases Continued Amid Smallpox Fears at County Jail

The county jail postponed all court actions as smallpox fears rise. Prisoners were moved to the boiler house for fumigation and later returned to cells. Nick DeMark and others charged with murder faces September term continuations. Thomas Sanders, suspected of infection, was sent to municipal hospital. Guards watch for symptoms and quarantine suspected cases at the pest house.

Clyde Vo Ailey Judge Emery Nick DeMark Andy Fellapache Mike Tudero Hiiwood Ity Emery Thomas Sanders Sanders

Biggest City Is Gardening in New York Boroughs

New York City gardens cover about 1150 acres across all five boroughs and include only small cultivated vegetable patches not the large Long Island truck farms. Despite a poor growing season, prospects are bright as industry supports crop growth with lawns for potatoes cabbage and tomatoes thriving with school children aiding in cultivation.

New York New York City Five Boroughs Long Island

Watch Charm Recovered by Classified Ad

Attorney James A Chambers recovered a valuate watch charm lost days earlier. The charm was found by Heryl Hartzell through a small advertisement in The News classified columns, whose notices are praised as dependable indicators of value.

James A- Chambers Heryl Hartzell

Liberty Bell Rings Appeal to America in 177 Time

In Delphia on June 15 a Liberty Bell ring marked a plea for renewed patriotism to back the $2 billion Liberty bond issue. Mayor Smith tapped the relic for each original state as the message spread by telegraph and telephone to citizens nationwide and a wire alerted President Wilson to the call for a new liberty.

Delphia Smith Ames United States Wilson

Chairman McCready At Harrisburg Meeting Report

J C McGready chairman of the Lawrence county Red Cross attended a Harrisburg gathering at Morrisburg with Marvy Alexander to discuss the Allegheny division campaign. Albert W Blunb led the session, detailing Red Cross drive timing from June 8 to 23 and outlining chapter goals across Pennsylvania. A planning session will follow for the executive committee to review questions and ensure full attendance.

J.C. McGready Lawrence County American Red Cross Morrisburg Marvy Alexander Albert W. Blunb Aantie Nead New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Pennysylvan Board of Tract Med Cros Wilson BL A. Hoover Y.M. CA New Castle Cas Ua Harrisburg Meinter

Liberty Loan Subscriptions Exceed Expectations Nationwide

Over-subscribed results bring gratification in official circles as last week’s drive closes. Officials expect nearly three million subscribers, with small investors leading, ensuring broad public participation in the loan. Final figures will adjust large and small subscriptions across districts.

Oo Aldom Ismaali Treasury Treasury Department

City council approves yearly donation and curb work plan

The city treasurer Aeris by council approves a 440 donation to local organizations. Council authorizes first payment on Long avenue curb lighting project as city engineer reports work half done. They authorize bids to remove street grade on Gutler avenue to Cascade Street and pave But Twe avenues from Cascade to City Vine. Detroit Company to complete paving from current edge to Cascade Street. Mitchell grocer seeks 1 pronta damage claim for water damage to his store. ordinance to move pending Public Service Commission approval.

Aeris Long Avenue Gutler Avenue Cascade Street Detroit Company Ds. Mitchell West Side

Worker Burned at Mahoning Valley Bread Co

Ralph G. Welder of Maryland is confined to Shenango Bay hospital after a workplace accident at Mahoning Valley Bread Co. He was burned on the arms and face but not seriously, following a fire this morning at the plant.

Ralph G. Welder Maryland Shenango Bay Hospital Mahoning Valley Bread Co

Planting Increases Highlighted By Hoover And Pack

Washington reports Herbert Hoover and Charles Lathrop Pack discussed the vegetable crop and the role of home gardens in supplying markets. Pack said villages and towns could yield up to 250 million pounds of vegetables, urging hotels to buy locally to ease rail strain and support canning and drying campaigns for winter use.

Washington Wat United States Herbert C. Joever Government Food Administration Charles Lathrop Pack Lakewood National Emergence Food Garden Commission Pack Vilages Portiat City Commission Str

Moravia Presbyterians hear Anti Saloon League talk Sunday

In Moravia Presbyterian church on Sunday morning June 1 the Rev J C Carpenter assistant superintendent of the Anti Saloon League Pittsburg district will deliver an address on world questions of the hour The Sunday school review and concert follow The training class begins June 12 and a large class was initiated at Farrell lodge with Mrs Sarah Steen among visitors The Stephen son Circle of the First Methodist church elected officers including President J K Heels and C Warner Secretary The missionary meeting of Fourth Presbyterian discussed Alaska papers and planned a picnic for January 8 at the park The Wing’s Herald girls First ME church Highland park postponed their picnic due to rain

Moravia Farrell Lodge Sarah Steen Stiaren Steen Sharon Stephenson Circle Stephenson Mer. D. T. Cole Euclid Avenue J. K. Heels Rimbrough A. M. McCallen C. Warner WL. Heal Clarence Sherger Gardner Missionary Society Fourth Presbyterian Church Alaska Park Jann Norris John Sherge Warren Tmevenson Adar Ander Wing's Herald Girls of the First Highland Park Jven

Amsden Gets Big Salary Increase at Harvey High

Louis F Amsden, two year head of the mechanical drafting department at Harvey High School, will receive a salary of 1000 dollars next year, a 200 dollar advance and a 100 dollar higher raise than any other teacher. The note appears in a local school update with a bake sale and Red Cross benefit mentioned.

Louis F Amsden Ecogl Harvey Amesden

Jury Fails To Agree On Charge In Arson Trial

In Lawrence County a Trinity Episcopal guild room mock trial saw George W. Johnson charged with arson. The all female jury, a first for the area, and four male jurors could not reach a verdict. Judge K. Gregory and defense attorney S. D. Pearson led proceedings. trial to be resumed later. Jurors named: Miss Jennie Dickey, Mrs. Jared Woys, W V Dutz, B C Haun, Charles Lyle, H G Reeves. Court crier J S Farr and stenographer Charles Wettore. Audience observed the process closely.

Ovensing Trinity Episcopal Guildroom George W. Johnson Lawrence County Pi K. Gregory Thomas W. Dickey Johnson D. Pearson Nogalrttl Jennie Dickey Jared Woys W. V Dutz B. C. Haun Charles Lyle H. G. Reeves Farr Charles Wettore

Highland book club luncheon closes season at Highland

Highland Yack season ends with a luncheon hosted by Mrs. P. Smith on Wallace avenue. Miss Jane Smith assisted with refreshments and plans for a next meeting at Mrs. Charles Montgomery’s Watlave avenue home. Invitations went to local members with Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Eckles on the committee. Also noted are social visits by Miss Thath Crawford and Miss Gula Bauder and Dorothy Edmonds and Miriam Slough returning from Grove City College for the summer.

P. Smith Wallace Avenue Jane Smith Charles Montgomery Watlave Avenue C. A. Reed W. G. Eckles Uime Dorothy Edmonds Miriam Slough Jadison Avenue Grove City College

Frances W.C.T.U. and L.T.L. Hold Monthly Meeting

The Frances W.C.T.U. and L.T.L. held their regular monthly meeting at the Almira Home in connection with a social entertainment. Participants included Misses Dessie Nelson, Alice Nelson, Fereida Montgomery, and Mrs G. G. Farr. After social time, refreshments were vetoed, one new member was received, and money was given to the janitor to mirror flowers for the Mower bed slated for summer planting at the home lawn. Next meeting will be announced later.

Frances Wan mv Almira Dessie Alice ‘Nelson Fereida Montgomery G. G. Farr Mircrasé Unien

Wewarilyns Close Year with Association Party

The Wewarilyns attend the closing party for the year at the association Saturday at 2 o'clock. The Tailyannas plan a picnic at the park Saturday if weather allows, meeting at the association at 10 AM with lunch and car fare. Indoor picnic possible if bad weather. First aid exams offered this evening under Dr W J Campbell. many expected to take them.

Wewarilyns Association W. J. Campbell

Personal Mention From The City Society Page

J W Sweet of Pine Street is confined to Istome by illness. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gustafson of Jefferson Street. Mrs. W Fielding of Croton Avenue visited Steubenville for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davin of Marshall Avenue welcome a daughter. Miss Matian Wagner of Philadelphia, nursing in Lansdale Hospital, arrives to spend the summer with Mrs. P Elizabeth arlsutt.

J. W. Sweet Pine Street Alfred Gustafson Jefferson Street WV. Fielding Croton Avenue Steubenville New Castle Hospital Thomas Davin I Marshall Avenue Matian Wagner Philadelpnia Lansdale Hospital P Elizabeth Arlsutt

Deaths of the Day Nickum Burned to Rest at Greenwood

The obituary notices list the burial of S. Edward Nickum, a well known operator of Maykers bore. Services were led by Dr. Williams at First Methodist. interment at Greenwood cemetery. Also noted are funerals for LeRoy Van Horn and Jefferson Jeffery with details of locations, pastors, and pallbearers. Additional notices cover Peter Mages, Timothy Mullenpen, Richard Smith, and family memorials with church services and Oak Park or St Mary’s cemeteries.

Mr. Nickum S. Edward Nickun Maykersbore W. Yaw Pennsylvania Railroad Greenwood Cemetery Mr. Willams First Methodist Church LeRoy van Horn Emil Leroy van Horn Anna van! ‘Horn Delaware Avenue WW. Sniff First Christian Church Howard Taylor 8. R. McCleary Oak Park Warne Brown William Trax Russell Sage Earl and Jesse Cornelius Howard Truby Mr. Smith Richard Smith West North Streat St Mary's Church Father Moriarty St. Marty's Cemetery James Roberts James Raynolds Peter Quinn Thomas Maher Patrick Craney Charlies Hammond

New Castle Afro-Americans Meet for Missionary Society

The ladies of the Missionary society at Second Baptist met at Mrs. A Alexander’s Temlock Street home. After business, refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held July 12 at Mrs. Arthur Thomas’s West Green residence.

Scan Baby Hospital For Possible Slackers

CHICAGO June 15 There are no males in this hospital who come under the registration act. The Infant In cubator hospital issued this Jaconic message to city clerk Igoe about registering all inmates of hospitals. Notice carriers please meet at the Trades Assembly Hall at 7 p.m. JoONuS. (Ady) Le

Chicago Guerden Igoe Trades Assembly Hall Joonus Ady

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