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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
38
A juried inquest in Elwood City ruled James Spaniel died from a head wound caused by a stone thrown by an unknown person. Witnesses described a boys swimming crowd near the Connoquenessing River foot bridge and noted other stones were seen but no culprit identified.
A blotter style tip advises avoiding alkali in soaps and shampoos. It endorses Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, cheap and effective. Use a teaspoonful with water to produce rich lather, cleanse, rinse easily, and leave hair soft, bright, fluffy, and manageable while removing dust and dandruff.
An advertisement touts internal medicine as the only cure for piles. It cites Dr J S Leonhardt and the Hemroid tablet, claiming 98 percent success in 1000 cases, with a money back guarantee. The ad urges buying Hemroid from McKee's Drug Store for relief.
Mollie Campbell testifies that Joseph Gibbons and James Moore left the area shortly after the incident and heard Gibbons say they would be blamed. Gibbons admits being on the bank but denies throwing the stone or any stones that afternoon. He confirms overheard remark, claiming it was to prevent misperception by others. Constable Smiley found no one who saw the stone thrown. creek bank is brushy and hides the thrower.
Ellwood City June 17. Miss Helen Kimmell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kimmell Fourth ward and Ho ward Kingston son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kingston Wayne township married at Rev H M Funk home Tuesday. They plan to reside on Todd avenue after a Johnstown visit.
Miss Eva Snyder of Seventh street entertained friends at her home in Elmwood City last evening. Special vocal selections were by Miss Faye Mershimer. Tea was served with pink and white roses as decorations. Attendees included Faye Mershimer Phyllis Charles Gladys Kerr Ruth Lundgren Gertrude Lambert Elizabeth Morrison Levina Leibendorfer Helen Zeigler and Eva Snyder, many of whom are part of her 1917 high school graduating class.
Mrs Isabel Texter aged 64 died at her son Charles Mains home on Center street. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p m with location to be decided possibly from the home. Interment will follow in Locust Grove cemetery. She was well known in the area and is survived by several children.
Rural carrier examinations are scheduled for July 10 at Ellwood City post office. Interested applicants may consult Miss Ruth Lundgren at the local office for details.
A valuable horse owned by Sidney Koch of Elwood City was shot after both front legs were severed while excavating at a local stone quarry. Koch, a well known teamster, reported the accident occurred a few days prior.
Ellwood City resident Harry Miller son of Mrs J T Young of Glen Avenue has returned home after a school term in Hammond Indiana He will spend his summer vacation in Ellwood City.
Ellwood City residents report Virg il Cosby takes a temporary post office job for the summer to cover staff vacations during the season.
Mae Eislin underwent an operation for her car at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh a few days ago and returned home last evening. Her condition is much improved.
Bellwood City reports Miss Mary Hall employed at the local post office is taking a vacation at her home in Zelienople.
The wedding of Miss Audra Booher and Wayne E. Cole was quietly held yesterday at 2 50 PM in New Castle. The couple, parents named Booher of Summit Avenue and Cole of Wayne Township, will reside at the groom's home for the present.
During yesterday’s storm a one story storage building for patterns at the Pennsylvania Iron and Steel company collapsed. The roof and walls were blown down. Misses Katherine Durick and Ada Copeland, nearby at the Crichton-Curl Enamel company, were struck by debris but escaped injury.
Ellwood Giants request game bookings for Saturdays at home or away with teams aged 18 to 20. Open opponents include Niles Youngstown Sharon Leesburg New Castle Beaver Valley and Zelienople. Managers should write to Edward Miller R F D No 2 or call 55R between 6 15 and 7 p m.
Alfred Baker Norman Rearke and Misses Louise Gelbach and Blanche Fisher attended the Junction Park dance Tuesday evening. Fred Butcher Bob Bracken and Misses Stella McCarthy and Frances Snedden also were present. Fred Jones was a business caller in Cleveland yesterday. Mrs. J K Mayes returned to Chester West Virginia after visiting in this city. Mr and Mrs Floyd LaFever announce a daughter born at their Fountain avenue home. Mrs Anna Cheers of New Wilmington is visiting her daughter Mrs Frank Shaffer. Miss Ethel Haswell travels to Stockton Ohio for the weekend. her mother will accompany her back.
Artie Atherton known as the skeleton of circus fame died in Pontiac Michigan from injuries after an automobile accident. His real name Moll he long toured with Barnum Bailey and Ringling shows. His wife Blanche Buckley a snake charmer and daughter Mary Adelaide seven won a national baby contest prize years ago.
Washington notes how soiled currency is restored by a treasury department laundry. Bills pass over endless bands through copper rollers with soap then rinse in clean water and exit through heated rollers that dry and iron them, saving paper ink and labor annually.
Queen Marie of Romania Marshal Joffre and Madame Joffre plan to attend the Peace Arch unveiling on September 20 at Blaine Washington on the Canadian border. Sam Hill, head of the Highways Association, says King Albert of Belgium will send a representative.
Harrisburg officials announce a ban on any amount of sulphur dioxide in confectionery. Director James Foust orders agents to prosecute dealers and manufacturers of chocolates and marshmallow candy containing the preservative, reinforcing that Pennsylvania law prohibits its use in any quantity.
Mr Rat carries toy balloons each bearing a letter. Solve by identifying the letter on each balloon from the picture and arranging them to spell a much larger animal. Yesterday’s puzzle answer hinted at a creature tied to Colorado Arkansas Osage and lime water bread in tropical diets.
A young woman endorses a new use for Howard’s Buttermilk Cream applied with fingertips around the eyes and mouth. The ad promises easy, affordable results with a money back guarantee and lists McKee’s New Castle Drug Co. Clutton’s Love and Megown as suppliers and Howard Brog. Chemical Co. as the manufacturer in Buffalo, New York.
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