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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

8

Ten Year Old New Castle Violin Soloist Performs in Pittsburg

Lauren Thayer, ten year old son of Mr and Mrs A L Thayer of New Castle, was soloist at Caspar Koch recital at Carnegie Music Hall Northside Pittsburgh yesterday. He played several selections and showed notable progress since beginning formal study last September under Prof Kurtz. Major Olmes, fourteen from Oil City, also earns early acclaim for teaching fifteen pupils while still studying locally.

New Castle Pittsburg Lauren Thayer A. L. Thayer Casper Koch Carnegie Music Hall Northside Formance Kurtz Major Olmes Oil City

Deaths of the Day William H Fisher

William H Fisher 60 years old longtime city resident died at 102 West Terrace Avenue He was born in England came to the city in 1873 a grocer and member of Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist church Golden Eagles and P H C Survived by wife and children William P Fisher Mrs I D Campbell Mrs James Burnsides Mrs J W Strayer and John W Fisher Funeral Tuesday at 3 PM Maitland Memorial church interment Greenwood Cemetery Mrs Hannah Minerva Kennedy 63 died at home 73 Silver Street survivor husband two children funeral Monday at home then Rose Point interment in Lawrence County The Kennedy burial is noted by a Sharon correspondent

William H. Fisher West Terrace Avenue Mr. Fisher England Thomas Jane Bourne Fisher Fisher Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist Church Golden Eagles William P. Fisher Wheeling I. D. Campbell James Burnsides J. W. Strayer John W. Fisher Maitland Memorial Church Greenwood Cemetery Hannah Minerva Kennedy W. J. Kennedy Silver Street Sharon Beaver County First United Presbyterian Church George W. Kennedy Birdella Kennedy

Funeral held for Janet Ann Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Lewis

Janet Ann Lewis died and her funeral was held Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon attended by many friends and relatives Rev Lloyd Roberts of Youngstown officiated The remains were laid to rest in Oak Park cemetery pallbearers were Misses Annie Williams May Thomas Maggie Evans and Florrie Davis The floral emblems were arranged by Marguerite Williams Lena Richards Olwen Perrott and Bessie Jones

Janet Ann Lewis Lewis Lewis Waldo Street Lloyd Roberts Youngstown Oak Park Cemetery Annie Williams May Thomas Maggie Evans Florrie Davis Marguerite Williams Lena Richards Olwen Perrott Bessie Jones

Funeral for Mrs. Bessie M. Howard Held in West Grant

The funeral for Mrs. Bessie M. Howard wife of Harry L. Howard was held Sunday afternoon at their West Grant street residence. Dr J H Clemens of the First Methodist church officiated with a church quartet singing. Interment followed at Oak Park cemetery with pallbearers Fromer Witherow Shatzer Moore and Warren.

Bessie M. Howard Harry L. Howard West Grant Street J. H. Clemens First Methodist Church Oak Park Cemetery Witherow Ick Shatzer Moore Warren

Obituary for Weir of 411 Vine Street

Sunday service held at 2 PM at the residence with many friends in attendance. Rev. Ken C. Hayes of Pulaski officiated. Interment followed at Oak Park Cemetery with pallbearers Dorothy Houk Irene Critchlow Irene Kenehan and Ruth McCracken.

Paving Work Underway on Jefferson and Washington Streets

Contractor W. H. Marquis tears up bricks on Jefferson street between park sections to repave. Western Washington street apron near completion as bricks on East Washington near Union Station await filler. traffic to ease in a few days.

W. H. Marquis Jefferson Street Washington Street East Union Station

Erie Odd Fellows Seek 1913 Grand Encampment in Erie

Erie Odd Fellows campaign to secure the Grand Encampment and Department Council Militant session for Erie in 1913. A three member committee from the canton and each encampment has begun promoting the city as an ideal convention site and expresses strong optimism about success.

Erie Erie Odd Fellows Department Council Canton

Memorial service and early season baseball in Wampum

A memorial service at the Presbyterian church drew a large congregation led by Rev. M W Keith of Coraopolis with a male chorus from the Men’s Brotherhood. Children’s Day observed at the Methodist church featured Rev. William F Bartlet. David Summer named manager of Koppel baseball replacing Bogg. Koppel opens Saturday with Young and Hutnick as battery. Wampum to play Pennsy Shops at Mahoningtown next week. Darlington also on schedule. manager Stiglitz arranging a fast-season slate.

Wampum Presbyterian Church M. W. Keith Coraopolis New Castle The Keith Damon Methodist Church William F. Bartlet David Summer Koppel Bogg Young and Hutnick Pennsy Mahoningtown Grounds Darlington Harry Stiglitz

Picnics Scheduled Across Week by Local Groups

A week of picnics is planned with many Sunday schools and groups attending events. Central Presbyterian Sunday school will picnic Thursday at Idora Park Youngstown with four charter cars. Lawrence county war veterans picnic Wednesday at Cascade park. Catholic schools Sodality and Lutheran St Paul’s League join outings there Thursday. supper served at 6 30 pm with special guests.

Central Presbyterian Sunday School Idora Park Youngstown Lawrence County War Veterans Cascade Park Catholic Schools and Sodality Luther League of St. Paul

New Castle Box Factory Repaired With New Machinery

New machinery arrives daily to restore the New Castle box factory after a damaging fire. Large pieces placed, operations return under strain as lumber must be hoisted to the second floor. With setup complete, output will exceed current records to meet rising orders.

New Castle

News Ad Restores Ladies’ Gold Watch

Mrs A S Patterson of Galbreath avenue lost her gold watch last week. Mrs Claude VanHorn of Martin street found the watch, read the ad, and brought the item to the office Saturday, where it was restored to its owner immediately.

A. S. Patterson Galbreath Avenue Aid Claude VanHorn Martin Street

Constable Orris Secured The Cash In Local Bill

Constable W. S. Orris went to Shar Saturday and collected the bill owed by J. Sipe to the Lawrence County Automobile Co. Sipe had stayed here last week with an advertising auto and left owing for repairs. The case was heard before Alderman Mayne. Orris was en route to bring Sipe back when the settlement occurred.

W. S. Orris Sharon J. Sipe Lawrence County Automobile Co Sope Mayne Orris Sipe

Mrs William S Reyburn Highlighted In Congress Circle

One of the most beautiful young matrons in congressional society is Mrs William S Reyburn. She is the wife of Congressman Reyburn of Pennsylvania.

Congressional Society William S. Reyburn Congressman Reyburn Pennsylvania

Rainfall Report From Sharon Station Notifies New Castle

W S Powell at the United States observation station in Sharon sent notice to New Castle police that the weekend storm dumped 2.58 inches of rain. The report also warned the river would continue to rise for some time.

W. S. Powell United States Sharon

Cats and birds in conflict spark farmers plea

A Erie Times提oded column argues cats decimate local bird populations protecting crops. It urges restraint, noting birds reduce insect pests and that widespread cat colonies threaten farm livelihoods, calling for responsible pet ownership to preserve bird life.

Mountain lass saved from life of shame in West Virginia

United States detectives say Susie Howard an 18 year old from Bloody Breathitt county Kentucky was lured by moonshiner Lee Oney to Huntington to marry him then urged into a resort. Howard fled back to her mountain home after realizing her plight. Oney 25 years old is held for the grand jury on white slavery charges and is described as one of Kentucky’s most dangerous moonshiners.

Huntington W. Va Kentucky Susie Howard United States Lee Oney Oney Miss Howard Breathitt West Virginia Second Avenue Douglass Prestonburg Catlettsburg Elmwood Hotel

Better Than a Dozen Letters From Home

An appeal from The News of New Castle urges readers leaving town in summer to subscribe for one week or a month, with prices of ten and twenty five cents respectively. Subscriptions must be paid in advance at The News office, and postal cards can forward the paper with address changes while away.

New Castle Mahoning Township Rence County Edenburg W. G. Eckles L. O. Cover Pres R. E. Beight Sec

Letter to Commissioner Carl from Devoe & Co in New Castle

A brief letter from Devoe & Co of New Castle Pennsylvania to Commissioner Carl asserts their paint requires fewer gallons per job than competitors and ties pay to performance. Note mentions P S Smith Hutton and Kirk Co as sellers of their paint.

Devoe Devoe & CO P. S Smith, Hutton and Kirk Co

Dr. Leonhardt's Discovery for Piles Remedy

Public notice credits Dr. J. S. Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska for a internal remedy to improve blood flow and shrink swollen vessels. HEMROID is sold by Neeley and Clutton and other druggists at 1 dollar for 24 days of treatment with a satisfaction guarantee. Write for booklet from Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY.

J. S. Leonhardt Lincoln Nebr

Extra Large Lot at Rare Bargain on Winter Ave

One block west of Highland Ave the lot fronts Winter Avenue and is pitched as the best value in the North Highland district. Owner cites good reasons for the low price. W McKee Kelley & Co. Hoyt Building. 18tf

Park Avenue Dean Block West Winter Avenue Highland Avenue F. L. Rentz Winter Avenue J. Clyde Gilfillan L. Ss. & T. Bldg Northighland Avenue W. McKee-Kelley & Coo Hoyt

Two Drunks Processed by City Officials

Two drunks represented the Sunday work of the police. One was discharged and the other assessed five dollars this morning by Mayor Tyler.

Tyler

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Harry Gross CO Washington St East Washington Street Milan East Washington St Hannah Kennedy Miss Lewis Mrs. Howard Child Agnes May Little Rat Joseph ODD Fellows Gardeners Bell Care News Bell Phone Harry Gross Company Sr. H. Owen Union Phone Love and Megown’s Yung Girl Lincoln Avenue Herb Dr. McGoun New Castle Feather Mattress and Renovating Co East Grant Street E. Fisher and Son Deanblock Renner Bldg No. 8 East Street Goodyear D. R. Bollard Andrew B. Spencer Union W. Ott City Loan & Trust Co L. 3 T. Bldg P. O Cochran Alley LLOST Roy Bratchie Oak Street New Bedford Lawrence Auto Co Weitz Taylor Street John Street Butler Avenue Ray Pearl Streets Physicians’ Pharmacy North Hill Eastside H. R. Dunlap North Mill Street G. B. Hart & Co St. Cloud R. C. Fralick Norwood Avenue Kenmar A. Willson Lorain Woodlawn Avenues Dewey Avenue Croton Avenue F. A. Hover Lawrence Savings & Trust State Road Almira Home J. C. Smith East New Castle Beckford St J. P. Hays & Co J. D. Long & Co Fred C. Burrows Sharon Line J. W. Miller County Line Road Mulberry St Paris J. S. Riley Highland Place T. G. Book Wampum, Pa Keystone Blair Dickey Granney Whana Farm Shaw Call Bell J. M. C. Smith Youngstown Road Milton Street Pon Hindman Branchton Slipperyrock Army South Walnut Street Chas, Chambers Mahoningtown R. No Tea Cup Inn Krent W. F. Dufford L. M. Bucan Agt Keast L. 5 Blaine and Laurel Avenues Cukerbroom Blue Ribbon Wm. G Dunn Mill St Gocart H. L. Robinson Bath J. Will Mitchell Richelieu Avenue East Main Street Dufford Block South Street Jere Bauman Neshannock Avenue Dunk & Dunk East St NEW Castle Marble & Granite Works South Mill Street Roy Stickie Grantboro Western Allegheny June Roy Stickle Portersville Carl New Castle, Pa Dr. Leonhardt Rose Point Princeton A.W. Treadwell Lawrence Savings & Trust Co Opera 'Sus J.C. Chaplin Frederick Ave Sewickley Conkey Smith, Hutton & Kirk Co Robert H. McKnight Hickory Township Lawrence County John J. Mecknight Eastbrook Akens Wilkison Lockhart and Chambers Linotype
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