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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
10
Loud cries of Help! Help! echoed from a room at an Ellwood City hotel on Monday night prompting a burst door and fears of a murder. A New Castle man sleeping in the bed was found awake, explaining he had been dreaming and crying out in his sleep, to the amusement of hotel staff.
The Beaver Falls Tribune notes a Friday outing for New Brighton schools at Rock Point with stores closing that day. Merchants were invited to sign a pledge to support the Sunday school and public school picnic, with most agreeing and several offering prizes for athletic events.
A. Cunningham starts construction on an eight room frame house in Burnstown's west end. Work progresses on the new dwelling as crews move to raise the structure.
R. G. Brown has broken ground on Park avenue for two nine room brick houses. When completed the two homes will be among the most complete and modern in Ellwood City.
It is believed the Friday evening event at Rock Point pavilion will be a decided success. The organizing committee includes H. W. Phelps C. M. F. Martin A. Todd R. E. Broch and M. A. Braughin.
Edward Riley, Ellwood City chief of police, is temporarily away after being drawn on the grand jury at New Castle. He remains in charge of duties incident to the position while away.
Railroad events in Ellwood City report many inquiries for tickets to western points. It is anticipated that numerous residents will take long trips through the middle west this summer.
Walter Carmen of New Castle has located in Elmwood and accepted a position at the forge plant. He will make his home on Wayhe Avenue.
Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Shearer of Burnstown twins, a boy and a girl.
Local residents including P. W. Blocher John Christie and F. L. Bigham spent Tuesday and Monday moving between New Castle Ellwood City Evans City and Pittsburg. Visitors included Miss Della Schidemantle Miss Anna Evans Mrs. Michael McGinley Stella and Mary Breckenridge plus G Honeywell Cc. E. Whistler and James Ball.
Ellwood City to skip a townwide Fourth of July celebration with residents likely spending the day at Rock Point or nearby resorts. Borough burgess Dr. C C Cunningham aims for a safe observance by restricting toy pistols and firearms to reduce accidents. A local family reunion near Ellwood City drew about 65 people at Mrs J K Bader’s home with a noon lunch and attendees listed.
Dr Silas Stevenson departed Wednesday morning for Cleveland to attend a commencement ceremony. He will return after participating in the event and related activities.
Mr Paisley announces securing the agency for Zemo the remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff blackheads piles and all skin or scalp diseases. He lists Pittsburgh Street Croton Avenue Washington Street Park and Johnston's Drug Store Ellwood City as places to see proof of cures and how Zemo works by destroying the germ behind the disease.
Dr Stevenson, a 1868 medical college graduate, attends the medical department alumni banquet and expects to meet many old classmates and friends in Cleveland today.
P H Grace road foreman of engines for the E and A division of the Pennsylvania visits Youngstown. He reports business gradually improving and about 200 of 275 locomotive crews active at peak times. He notes 145 crews during the downturn and says no dock trouble at Erie or Ashtabula due to strong protection against the seamen strike.
A Pittsburg woman, intoxicated, was arrested on Lawrence avenue and fined $1 plus costs after a Burgess hearing. An overzealous man was jailed, released on $1 and costs, rearrested for drunkenness and fined $5. Four Rock Point visitors were fined $2 each. Peddler R. M. Donaldson of Butler was arrested for peddling without a license and released on costs and license price.
Tent gatherings in the west end under Ellwood City Methodist church auspices draw large audiences each night with social sermons delivered by Rev. Wayne.
John Goodwell of Pittsburg, passenger agent for the Rock Island railroad, was in Ellwood City Monday in conference with Agent W. J. Kirk of the P. L. B. and others.
A. B. Rowley wife and children left Ellwood City by Pittsburg and Lake Erie train for Oklahoma City to establish a permanent home. Rowley plans to continue in the sewing machine trade in the Midwest. John Curry and Harold French also head to Houston to take up land, with plans to return before moving west. Charles Burlee and brother depart for Boston on a extended business and pleasure trip. Train No. 12 made a special stop at West Ellwood Junction to accommodate the party.
Miss Stella Davis of Wayne township entertained a merry party of young people at her pleasant home last evening. The gathering featured games diversions and several vocal and instrumental musical selections. Light refreshments were served by the hostess. Quite a number of Ellwood City youths attended.
A large crowd watched as an Ellwood City automobile driver tried to turn a corner on Lawrence Avenue yesterday. The maneuver nearly struck an obstruction, forcing the driver to swerve to avoid collision.
A writer labels proprietary medicines as trusted when they aid the masses. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised for its thirty years of success in treating female illnesses, with reputable homes relying on its effectiveness while lesser remedies fade.
Ellwood City deliberations show strong support for annexing Hazel Dell to Ellwood City. A joint meeting of Hazel Dell and Ellwood councils and the board of trade urged favorable action with plans for voter referenda in both boros. If approved, Hazel Dell would be incorporated into Ellwood City, expanding population by about 1,000 to exceed 5,000. The agenda also set a date for the annual merchants and manufacturers outing at Rock Point in August.
Miss Anna McGinley long employed in the real estate offices of H. Liebendorfer has parted ways with the firm. Details of her departure and any future plans were not disclosed.
Roy Richardson defeated Kid Jackson in Ellwood City on Tuesday evening winning the first fall after 14 minutes of top class sport. A large crowd witnessed Jackson quit the bout citing an injury, while spectators credited Richardson’s superior work.
The grand jury of Westmoreland County proposes to keep prisoners in the county jail on six cents per day. They claim this amount buys a loaf of bread a small portion of boiled beef and unlimited water. They argue that if the food is unpalatable inmates should stay out of jail.
Dr J A Rohrer of Blair County who served in the state legislature died following a corn paring incident. After a razor wound gangrene developed, surgery to remove a leg failed to save him as the other leg became infected.
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