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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

5

Ellen Sheridan Widow of Edward Sheridan Dies in Youngstown

Ellen Sheridan born Ellen Walsh in Ireland and long resident of Youngstown died at 5 a m after five months ill ness at 649 Poland avenue. Survived by children William J Sheridan Mrs Patrick Mylott Mrs Roy Wish Jeffery Michael Catherine and Philip Sheridan and three sisters Mrs Catherine Walsh Mrs Mary Flynn and Mrs Peter Walsh. Mahoningschool brickwork contract employed ward boys under W H Chambers Son. Westminster College tenor Mr DeWolfe shines in Hiawatha chorus.

Ellen Sheridan Edward Sheridan Poland Avenue Youngstown Sheridan Ellen Walsh Ireland America William J. Sheridan Patrick Mylott Roy Wish Mahoningtown Jeffery Michael Catherine Philip Sheridan Catherine Walsh Mary Flynn Peter Walsh

Petition for paving Wabash Avenue gains local support

A petition circulates among property owners urging the city council to pave Wabash Avenue from North Liberty Street to the Wallace planing mill site. The measure has broad backing, though council action this year remains uncertain.

Wabash Avenue Liberty Street

Foot Injury on Delivery Wagon Harms Merritt Hilyard

Merritt Hilyard of North Lafayette street sustained a severe wound to his left foot when a hook on the single tree of the J. C. Norris delivery wagon struck his foot as he helped Carl Davison put the wagon away. He will be unable to resume work for some time with the Pennsylvania company.

Merritt Hilyard North Lafayette Street J. C. Norris Carl Davison Pennsylvania Company

Woman Recovers Strength After Using Vegetable Compound

Philadelphia reader Mrs. Fisher reports displacement and pain eased after six bottles. A Providence woman, Mrs. Abel Lawbon, says the compound restored her health and energy for factory and home work. The ad urges Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female disorders and inflammatory conditions.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham Harry Fisher Dounton St Nicetown Providence R. I Abel Lawbon Lippitt St Providence, R.I

Vandivort Hose Company elects delegates to state convention

At the regular meeting last evening a good turnout elected R. G. Clark as delegate to the state convention in Philadelphia in October with J. C. Coulter as alternate. It is likely that one or both will attend.

Samuel Vandivort Hose Company R. G. Clark Philadelphia J. C. Coulter

Brick paving under way on Madison Avenue section

Land was laid this morning on the Madison avenue section between North Cedar and North Liberty streets where concrete work is finished. Brick laying was expected to start today or tomorrow.

Madison Avenue North Cedar North Liberty Streets

Shenango River Rises but Not in Dangerous Condition

The Shenango river runs high after days of heavy rain but remains far from dangerous levels. Observers say only substantial additional rainfall could fill the river bed.

Shenango

Local Boys Favor Mahoning River Swimming Near Covered Bridge

Swimmers have used the Mahoning River near the covered bridge for days as warm weather spurred activity. The cooler conditions are expected to end the swims until temperatures rise again.

Mahoning River

Engine H-10 Hauls 53 Cars Up Steep Polk Grade Record

R. W. Lundy, a Pennsylvania engineer, steered the H-10 engine carrying 53 cars totaling 4 620 tons up the Polk grade without a stall. It marks the heaviest load ever moved by a single engine on that incline.

R. W. Lundy Pennsylvania Polk

Reconstruction at Standard Steel Car plant rushes forward

Fire nearly destroyed the plant weeks ago while work resumes with a large force of men. Officials expect construction on new buildings to begin shortly at the Standard Steel Car company plant.

Standard Steel Car Company

Pennsylvania firemen face slowdown on lines

After a period of heavy work the extra list firemen of the Pennsylvania are currently idle. A temporary slump in business on the line is noted, but officials expect activity to rebound in a few days.

Pennsylvania

Signal Light Bible Class Meeting At Mahoning M E Church

Last evening the Signal Light Bible class at Mahoning M E Church drew 35 to 40 attendees. The gathering conducted routine business and closed with refreshments provided by the hostesses.

Signal Light Bible Mahoning M

Penna Bo Lodge Auxiliary to Stage Lawn Fete

Ladies of Penna-Bo lodge No 826 plan a fete on June 22 to entertain a large crowd on the lawn of C B Grassel on Second street.

Penna-Bo Lodge No B. of L. F C. B. Grassel Second Street

Pennsylvania workers set to receive bi monthly pay

An employee notice states staff will be paid on Saturday June 19 and Monday June 21. An increased amount of money will be put into circulation.

Pennsylvania Company

Jenkins Family to Stay Two Months in Detroit

Mr and Mrs W J Jenkins and daughter Elizabeth of West Madison avenue depart for a two months stay with Mr and Mrs Harry Warden in Detroit Michigan detailing travel plans and host details in a local society item.

W. J. Jenkins Elizabeth West Madison Avenue Harry Warden Detroit, Mich

Miss Whitmarsh Returns From Westminster College Visit

Miss Elizabeth Whitmarsh of Newell Avenue returns home from New Wilmington after attending Westminster College during the past school year.

Elizabeth Whitmarsh Newell Avenue New Wilmington Westminster College

Bible class meets at Goodhart home on North Liberty Street

Mrs. Anna Swisher leads a Presbyterian church Bible class meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. A L Goodhart on North Liberty Street.

Anna Swisher The Presbyterian Church A. L. Goodhart North Liberty Street

Poinsetta Sewing Circle Meets at Mrs Solomon’s Home

Members of the Poinsetta sewing circle will gather Thursday for an entertainment at the North Wayne street home of Mrs R C Solomon. A pleasant time is anticipated by all.

Poinsetta R. C. Solomon North Wayne Street

Kensington Event At Mrs Turk’s Newell Avenue Home

The P Bo Kensington will be entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Samuel Turk of Newell Avenue.

Kensington Samuel Turk Newell Avenue

Ward Visitors From Nearby Towns In Recent List

Names of residents and visitors appear in the ward report. Earl Fair and Samuel Hays are among listed visitors from Volant and North Beaver. Bessie Walker from Kittanning visits relatives, while A H McKIlwain from West Madison sits up and Clark Wilson from North Beaver travels for business. Charles Marshall from North Cedar Street was a Wampum visitor last evening. James Hillier Hoagland of Erie ends a brief stay with ward friends. C M Allen of St Charles is also noted.

W. H. Chambers & Son Mahoning School Cedar Street Earl Fair Volant Samuel Hays North Beaver A. H. McKilwain West Madison Avenue Bessie Walker Kittanning Joseph Evans David Kyle Charles Marshall North Cedar Street Clark Wilson Hillier Hoagland Erie C. M. Allen St. Charles

Local residents greet visitors from Pittsburg and nearby towns

Hotel guest list and social calls show a bustle of visits from Pittsburg to North Liberty street Scottdale Butler and Union township. Names include Dr and Mrs F F Urey Miss Helen Berker H B Lawton Clara Foster Sue Martland Clyde Shaw Davidson Smith and others as they travel attend graduations and take up new posts.

Pittsburg F. F. Urey North Liberty Street Helen Berker Scottdale Ellsworth Weaver Wabash Avenue H. B. Lawton Pennsylvania Conway Mahoningtown Clara Foster East Side E. L. Foster North Cedar Street Sue Martland Butler H. G. Coates North Wayne Street George Hoffman East Cherry Street Clyde Shaw West Cherry Street Lewis Shira Davidson Smith Merle Adams G. Booker Lowellville Pennsylvania Company D. C. Whitmarsh Newell Avenue Washington, Pa W. & J. College J. F. Megan Bud Valgene Harry Evans Annie Dell Kathryn George Martha Delaney

Hubbard Odd Fellows To Dedicate Temple

The Hubbard lodge of Odd Fellows announces June 29 as the dedication date for its new temple. Grand master, grand secretary, and other grand lodge officers plan to attend with delegations from Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. An afternoon ceremony precedes a first degree conferral by a Warren lodge team, followed by a social session, addresses by grand officers, and musical numbers.

Hubbard Lodge of Odd Fellows Ohio Pennsylvania Warren Lodge

Flop From Bridge Into Automobile Near Echo Lake

A seven passenger auto ran off a bridge at Echo Lake near Bushkill Landing killing Louis Levy of New York City and injuring Arthur M. Lesser and Mrs Yolinda Gledhill. Richard Gledhill was only slightly hurt. A train aided rescue to East Stroudsburg hospital. The party was en route to the Delaware Water Gap for Sunday.

East Stroudsburg Echo Lake Bushkill Landing Louis Levy New York City Arthur M. Lesser New York Yolinda Gledhill Richard Gledhill Delaware Valley Railroad East Stroudsburg Hospital Delaware Water Gap

Large Manufacturer Secures Option on Hubbard Area Land

A major manufacturing company reportedly secured an option on several hundred acres along Stop 42 on the Sharon-Youngstown streetcar line near Hubbard Ohio. The site lies near water sources from three planned dams between Coalburg and Brookfield Center. Sweden’s iron history noted, with furnaces dating back over twenty centuries still existing.

Sharon-Youngstown Hubbard, O Coalburg Brookfield Center

Eating Between Meals and The Pink Pills Promise

A sales pitch for Dr. Williams' Pink Pills claiming better digestion by resting the stomach and improving blood quality. It asserts dyspepsia relief, increased appetite, and reduced distress after meals, with a free diet book offered via request from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady, N.Y.

Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Warren Suffragists Plan Busy Campaign

Warren Pa June 16 The Warren Woman Suffrage league enters a busy campaign to canvass Warren borough and rural districts urging men to vote for the proposed constitutional amendment. Local workers plan to interview every voter in Warren county by election day.

Warren Warren Woman Suffrage League Warren County

Japanese Toy Production Exceeds Five Million Dollars

Japanese industry manufactures about 5 million dollars worth of toys annually, with 40 percent destined for export.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Goodyear D. R. Bollard Bell East St NEW Castle Electric CO Alaska Fur Co B. Neiman Mgr Washington St Star Store FANGY David Nelson N. Mercer St S. Jefferson St E. Washington St Union National Bank of New Castle East Long Avenue G. B. Zahniser Clendenin Block Bell Seventh Ward News Ette Street M. Pyle Arlington Hotel Jess Willard Margaret Willard Evans George DeWolfe North Lafay Lydia Pinkham Kodaks Camera KODAK New Castle Pharmacy Mill St River Higher P-Bo Seventh Ward Hubbard Odd Fellows Sweden Windsors Checker Board Brown Hamilton Panama Gaston Millinery Apply Way Paisley Pharmacy
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