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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
14
County Treasurer C Les Horner laments tax collection woes caused by absent mindedness and multiple property locations. He notes checks mailed without explanations slow process and searching 25 assessment books to total a single payment. He urges citizen cooperation for efficient administration.
District Attorney George W. Muse recovered a missing indictment in the commonwealth v John 4H Wilson case. Judge Emery had heard testimony as officials searched. Wilson, a Wampum mail carrier, is accused of attempting to extort money from Willam C. Mayberry. Prosecution by Muse with James A. Chambers. defense by R J Aiken and James W Rhodes.
A decade ago in this city preparations built the giant Hilly Sunday tabernacle near Grove Street. Hundreds volunteered to raise a large wooden structure covering half an acre, with services set for fall, while today the site hosts Citizen's Lumber Co holdings and the sounds of saws replace the choir. A reader-cited testimonial praises Foley Kidney Pills for relief from backache and kidney pain, noting improved sleep.
SACO MaineJune 16 Two pretty French speaking girls one in overalls the other in a gingham dress were found manufacturing moonshine whisky by Sheriff Graham and ten deputies who forced open a hen house on the Tross road Just after midnight John B Gagne of Biddeford father of eight claimed to be the man asleep The girls were Iloysia Cadorette also of Biddeford age 17 and Mary Rollings His housekeeper Forty gallons of mash and several gallons of whisky were seized Gagne fined 200 and two months in jail for illegal transportation of liquor They and the two girls face further charges in September
Friday shoppers face whirlwind bargains with limited stock. Seamless standard sheets 81x90 inches priced at 2.23 dollars, a Wonder item, with only eight dozen available. Act quickly to secure share before they sell out.
Tomorrow only a 1000 yard Jet from American Printing Companies goes on sale in light and dark styles. Not calienes and finer with a soft silky finish, suited for women and children’s dresses and shirts. Also two crash bargains at 25 cents per yard: Linen West Toweling with blue border and pure white Part Linen Toweling.
Portland hosts the Maine Centennial from June 26 to July 6 featuring parades and party attractions. Nations will send warships including a special Japanese cruiser to participate. National figures will attend, and organizers expect the largest Maine crowd and one of New England’s biggest events.
The Vera Cruz Mexico City railway known as Queen Marys Railway, largely British owned, was returned to private owners by provisional President De la Huerta. This marks a step toward improved diplomatic ties with Great Britain as the government had earlier taken control of the railway years ago.
The Mizrachi Society of Naw Cap-Ye led by Rabbi A. M. Askinsky of Pittsburgh will hold a mass meeting Sunday evening June 20 1920 at Teferoth Israel Synagogues Prominent speakers include Rabbi Papkin New Bedford Massachusetts Rabbi Bravar Akron Ohio and Dr Davidson Youngstown speaking on the society activity and influence
A large educational gathering is planned at Epworth Institute in Edinboro Pennsylvania from June 21 to June 26. Delegates from the Epworth organization and local unions will attend, with speeches by prominent educators and representatives. The event will include conference sessions, competitions, and community activities, though work schedules for local workers are irregular.
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