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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
10
Ellwood City board of trade debated turning South Hill into a public park for residents and tourism. They also considered a one or two day centennial celebration and reviewed progress on the 5th Street bridge ahead of the anniversary event.
Jack Maloney known as Red Maloney remains missing from his home. Police seek him on charges tied to Cahill and the Owl’s Club break in the night Cahill was shot and caught. Rumors say Maloney accompanied Cahill and boasted of the Owl’s Club raid as a cinch.
Report notes Pifer detected the offenders on guard and Cahill was sent in first enabling his escape when a trap was discovered. No news on Maloney’s whereabouts or possible funds. No letters received in the city and no clue to his fate. If he returns, warrants call for immediate arrest.
Ellwood City Pennsylvania reports a slow fishing season with muddy waters from recent rains. Local anglers expect a rush as conditions improve, noting two New Castle fishermen caught a fair-sized haul on the Harmony Creek. Trout from Wild Life league stocking is observed while bass sunfish and minnows are nearby but swordfish present danger to waders.
Rev W Frank Reber officiated the Potter Hazen wedding in Celia yesterday with a ring ceremony attended only by immediate families. The couple, Anna Blanche Potter and Harry Wilson Hazen, plan a honeymoon trip to Cleveland Detroit and a Great Lakes tour.
Tax assessors have made their May returns to the proper authorities. Several new names appear on the list and corrections are being made where needed. The assessors file two returns annually. One in fall and the recently completed second. Authorities aim to ensure names were not missed on the first list.
Ellwood City assesses a lower tax rate amid dispute over Fountain avenue paving costs and Board of Health funding. Burgess W. J. Kirk vetoed the May ordinance, arguing expenses could be trimmed to run with twelve to twelve and a half mills, while others contend some cuts are too drastic.
The upcoming production titled of Suspension is described as highly humorous with lively discussion anticipated. It marks a rare venture for the venue, and audiences await its outcome with interest.
The Boy Scout council voted to increase membership from 15 to 50 to boost city youth work. En campment plans were discussed for later summer and fundraising efforts intensified. A moving picture show at the Majestic theatre Friday afternoon and evening aims to swell attendance and assure the project’s success.
Reports from Evans City indicate oil flow at the Myers well on the Rahiser lot near the Lutheran church parsonage has not increased yet. The well, at 24 feet, yielded two flows yesterday and is planned for a shot this afternoon or tomorrow morning as other wells on nearby lots prepare to reach the sand.
Despite rains yesterday morning and the night before the playgrounds operated with only minor disruption. Attendance dipped slightly as wet weather forecast deterred some, but many children still attended and enjoyed the available equipment and grounds.
The Connoquenessing Creek remains high with water levels well above normal after weekend rain, rising further from Monday night into Tuesday. Flooding impact noted as the creek subsides from its peak but remains swollen.
Ellwood City reports Clifford Nuttall and Ralph Coates returned to town after a two week plus camping trip along the Connoquenessing Creek near Frisco. They describe an enjoyable outing with no competition in the area.
Young people from the Methodist Episcopal church gathered for a Harmony line picnic near here last evening. Several couples traveled from town with their lunch and returned after nightfall. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Albert Dahl graded down and levelled excess dirt at the Hazel Dell side of the Fifth street bridge approach. The maneuver reduced obstruction from piled dirt so other contractors could continue work.
Ellwood City Pa June 16 Miss Veda Parker left a silver mesh bag with money and valuables in Harmony station waiting room. Police found no trace. a suspicious stranger was seen at 2 am but not identified as a suspect. Earlier breaks in Burnstown involved foreign victims and stolen goods.
Several changes have occurred in recent days among city firms. Clifford Nuttall replaces Bob Lundgren at Dambach Mercantile Co. Arnold Young succeeds William Mattocks at Slocum Hardware Co. Mattocks moves to Atlantic Refining Co. Lundgren’s plans remain unclear.
The Whitmires and friends plan a reunion on Saturday June 26 at the Aaron Rider farm near Zion church. An invitation asks attendees to bring well-filled baskets. Western Allegheny trains Nos. 0 and 25 will stop to serve travelers along the line.
Traffic on the Harmony line was lighter than usual yesterday as showers and forecast wet weather kept many in the city. Although many cars were present, overall congestion was down from recent weeks.
Miss Letitia Baker of Ellwood attended a dinner party hosted by Mrs. E L McCandless at her Renfrew home on Monday evening. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mc Quilen of Butler and Miss Blanche White of Renfrew. The guests enjoyed a pleasant evening.
The Shelby Social club at the playgrounds held a concert last night praised as a top entertainment in years. The Württemberg band performed a pleasing program and drew a large turnout from town.
J. J. Gelbach visited Pittsburg today while attorney M. J. Kraus came to New Castle yesterday. S. Y. Douds from Spring Avenue spent yesterday in New Castle. Dr. Carl from Beaver Falls transacted business in Ellwood yesterday. Teresa McDermott of Spring Avenue visited New Castle yesterday. Katherine Morgan of Wayne Avenue is listed in transit notes.
New Castle resident Walter Harris returns from a visit to his parents in Sharpsburg. Miss Marie Barwell of New Castle visits sister Mrs John Christy in Spring Avenue. Elmer Frishkorn of Lawrence Avenue visits Zelienople. Arthur Cohen, who went to Pittsburgh, travels to Johnstown. Rev. Chas Bell and family depart for an extended western trip. Mrs John Gelbach attends a party hosted by Mrs C F Passavant Jr. in Zelienople. Christina Fisher of Pittsburgh is mentioned in the notes.
Miss Mamie Best of Spring Avenue ends an extended visit to Rev. L Beisecker in Pittsburg and departs for Foxburg Pennsylvania.
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