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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

7

Suits Against Pennsy Railroad Charged With Hours Violations

United States Attorney John H. Jordan filed suits against the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. for alleged federal hours of service violations. The action follows an investigation into railroad workers’ hours, listing 34 alleged breaches in various parts of the state and Ohio, seeking maximum penalties possibly totaling 11 000. This marks the second such suit in this district.

United States John Hi. Jordan Pennsylvania Railroad Co The Gazette Times United States Attorney General Jordan Ohio Xind

Footbridge Over P L E Railroad Bridge Removed

The footbridge built across the P L E railroad bridge after the flood has been removed with railing and lights taken down. It was removed after the Gardner avenue section was approved by the county commissioners and completed.

P“St Gardner Avenue

Grass Fire Extinguished By Seventh Ward Firemen

Seventh ward firemen fought a grass fire on Madison avenue extension Tuesday afternoon. They confined it before it could cause serious damage, continuing a sequence of grass fire calls reported of late in the ward.

Seventh Ward Madison Avenue

Kensington Girls Club Picnic at Cascade Park

The Girls' Kensington of Mahoning town holds a picnic at Cascade park on Thursday. Supper is at seven o'clock. Fifteen members attend, each inviting a guest. After supper the group will enjoy the park and dance into the evening.

Kensington Mahoningtown Cascade Park

New Castle Iron and Steel Baseball Team Seeks Summer Games

The baseball team representing the New Castle Iron and Steel plant in the Seventh ward seeks summer scheduled games. Interested parties should address Manager Ball Team to arrange matchups.

New Castle Iron and Steel Company Seventh Ward New Castle Iron and Steel

Band Concert Highlights Church Lawn Festival

A Tuesday evening festival at the Presbyterian church featured a band concert on the lawn. The Idenburg band performed several selections, adding pleasure to the event.

Presbyterian Church Idenburg

Gardner Avenue Bridge Wreckage Cleared From River Bed

Wrecked iron and steel from the Gardner avenue county bridge remain in the river bed as crews haul out junk. The cost of removing the debris may exceed the value of the salvaged material.

Gardner Avenue County

Ellwood City Collegians to Host Pensylvania Shops Saturday

The announcement states the Pensylvania shops baseball team will play the Ellwood City Collegians on the new shop grounds in Seventh ward. The game is expected to be one of the season’s best.

Pensylvania Shops Ellwood City Collegians Seventh Ward

Trestle Foundation Work Near Steel Mill Progress

Work continues on completing the cement foundation of the trestle from Gardner Avenue to the steel mill. A giant wrecking crane is used to perform the changes, with operations starting at the trestle point closest to the steel mill.

Gardner Avenue

Pennsylvania firemen miss funeral for slain Fireman Sweezy

A delegation of Seventh ward firemen from Pennsylvania did not attend the funeral of Fireman Sweezy killed at Ashtabula. His remains were brought to West Middlesex yesterday for the services.

Pennsylvania Seventh Ward West Middlesex Sweezy Ashtabula

Stores in Seventh Ward Adopt Wednesday Afternoon Closure

Many Seventh ward stores close this afternoon as part of a city wide Wednesday closure plan. The plan will see stores shut every Wednesday afternoon throughout the summer months.

Seventh Ward

Safety signs posted at Shago tin mill entrances

New danger signs have been placed at the entrances to the Shago tin mill in this city. The signs are on both gates where workers pass into the mill to ensure high visibility and reinforce safety.

Shago

Picnic Planned by Mahoningtown Church Sunday School Class

Miss Jane Sample leads the Sunday school class at Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church in organizing a picnic on Thursday for members and families.

Jane Sample Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church

Poslam Promoted For Skin Ailments In The Ad

An old advertisement extols Poslam as safe and effective for eczema acne tetter barber’s itch and other skin troubles. It claims immediate relief cooling soothing and infection protection with Poslam Soap improving color and texture. The ad notes prices and a medical supply seller.

AML Drug Sapiete & Sell

Slippery Rock Graduates Largest Class Ever This Year

The final examinations at Slippery Rock State Normal school closed Tuesday as 258 graduates were named. The list includes numerous local entrants from Slippery Rock and nearby towns such as Mina Aubel Ruth Black Ruby Clarke Freda Walke Clarriet Hamilton Edith Harris Elizabeth Hogue Nevada Moger Ethel Hunt Lois Krohn Ella Dewey Milton Florence Patton Sara Pinkerton Esther Powell Martha Smythe Ruth Weitz Mary Wilson Lida Wright Lola Asher Nellie Brennemann Alice Critchlow Mary Cummits Katherine Davis Maybelle Denniston Mary Dickson Jean Fisher Ruth Forrester Lawrence French Sara Gibson Mary McClymonds Florence McCormick Emma Marshall Mabel Norwood Amanda Yoho Hazel Zedaker William Zedaker and others.

Slippery Rock State Normal School Mina Catherine Aubel Smithfield Street Ruth Anna Black Mahoningtown Ruby Ellen Clarke Madison Avenue Freda Jeannette Walke Green Street Clarriet M. Hamilton Edith Harris Mast Reynolds Street Elizabeth Hogue Vine Street Nevada Catherine Moorer Dewey Avenue Ethel Belle Hunt Lois Ruth Krohn Neswannock Ella May Elsie Elizabeth Milton Almira Avenue Florence Mae Patton Sara Bell Pinkerton Mary Esther Powell North Jefferson Street Martha May Smythe Butler Avenue Ruth Weitz East Washington Street Mary Jane Wilson South Bay Street Lida Wright Lola Luella Asher Llwood Nellie Brennemann Portersville Alice Bernice Critchlow Prospect Mary Agnes Cummits New Wilmington Katherine Davis New

Yankee Four Foils British Offense In Narrow Polo Cup Win

At Meadow Brook Long Island the second and final game of the International Polo Cup, the Yankee four repelled the British attack. Captain Ritson poised to strike as the ball rolled toward the American goal, but Larry Waterbury rode between them and the ball, preventing a goal that would have given the English a decisive win.

Meadowbrook L. I Ritson Larry Waterbury Rilson

Dr. W. W. Sniff Speaks at Rae Muirhead Club Meeting

Dr. W. W. Sniff pastor of First Christian church was a special guest at Rae Muirhead Business Girls' club meeting Tuesday evening. After supper he spoke briefly in a happy manner. Mrs. Charles Greer led the Bible class hour before a trip to Cali-

W. W. Sniff First Christian Church Rae Muirhead Association

California Views Benefit Flower Fund Meeting Highlights

A June 24 meeting previews the season end with the annual business session and officer election. The event features color views of the state and supports the flower fund, with voting moved to June per constitutional amendment.

West Pittsburg Welcomes Mrs Jamieson for Society Notes

West Pittsburg gains a new society writer Mrs W A Jamieson of Ninth Street will contribute West Pittsburg society items and church news. Jack Howell remains staff correspondent. Mr and Mrs Henry A Anderson Mr and Mrs John J Ricer and Mr and Mrs C H Sankey traveled to Plaingrove Saturday for the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J K Sankey.

W. A. Jamieson Ninth Street West Pittsburg Society Henry A. Anderson John J. Ricer C. H. Sankey Plaingrove J. K. Sankey

Attendance Requested for Mrs Snodgrass Home Event

The notice asks for full attendance at the home of Mrs Arthur Snodgrass on Thursday June 19. The purpose and organizer are not specified in the fragment.

Arthur Snodgrass

Howell Family Vacationing to Wheeling This Summer

W G Howell chief clerk at the Safety factory left town last evening with his family for Wheeling West Virginia where they will spend their summer vacation.

W. G. Howell Safety Wheeling W. Va

Excursion Train Held at East New Castle on July 26

The excursion committee announces arrangements to hold the train at East New Castle on July 26 until street cars from town arrive.

East New Castle

Armstrong Stevenson Takes New Post in Koppel

Armstrong Stevenson of this place has secured a position in Koppel and will enter upon his new duties at once.

Armstrong Stevenson Koppel

Mrs Sheets Returns Home From New Castle Visit

Mrs Sheets of New Castle finished a visit with her daughter Mrs Frank L Pitzer and returned home Sunday evening.

Francis Foley Purchases Yale Motorcycle

Francis Foley of this place has purchased a new Yale motorcycle, adding it to his recent purchases and signaling a local upgrade in personal transport options.

Francis Foley Yale

Miss Rose Waller Returns From New Castle Visit

Miss Rose Waller of New Castle, who has been the guest of Mrs. M. Gibbon of Seventh street, returned home Saturday.

Rose Waller New Castle M. Gibbon Seventh Street

Queen Esther Circle Meeting Notice

The Queen Esther Circle of the Presbyterian church will meet at the.

Queen Sewing Queen Esther The Presbyterian Church

Local visits and social calls reported in regional notices

Arthur Friesch spent Sunday in Pittsburg VirgIL Pitzer visited New Castle today. Miss Amelia Sinclair spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Margaret Dickey visiting friends in Irwin. Mr and Mrs BK Taylor visiting relatives here. Miss Mary Dickey spent weekend with friends in Wampum. Arthur Owens of New Castle calling on friends here. J E Myers' mother, who has been...

Arthur Friesch Pittsburg Virgil Pitzer New Castle Amelia Sinclair Margaret Dickey Irwin

Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Visits

On the sick list is reported as improving slowly. Dave Thomas called on friends in New Castle Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Truby spent Sunday with relatives at New Bedford. Francis Foley of Mahoningtown visited his parents here. Mrs. Chas Swartz and son visit friends in McKeesport. Fred Smith attended the baseball game at Mahoningtown Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stamp were business visitors in New Castle Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lynch of Pittsburgh visit daughter Mrs. H. E. Henry of Ninth Street. Dennis Foley of Mahoningtown spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Minnie Hennon of Chewton returned home after visiting Miss Loretta McLane. Loretta McLane, visiting Enon Valley and Wampum, returned home after several days with Minnie Hennon. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lowers entertained Mr. and Mrs. Heinman and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Schidemantle and son of Ellwood City, over Sunday.

Dave Thomas New Castle Frank Truby New Bedford Francis Foley Mahoningtown Chas. Swartz McKeesport Fred Smith Herbert Stamp Lynch Pittsburg H. E. Henry Ninth Street Dennis Foley Minnie Hennon Chewton Loretta McLane Loretta MciLane Enon Valley Wampum C. E. Lowers Mrs. Heinman Mrs. Schidemantle Ellwood City

Death follows Girard shooting

Matteo Morello of Girard died in City hospital after a Sunday evening shooting. No trace exists of the man charged with the murder. Morello, age 26, leaves a wife and two brothers in Pittsburg and Providence, R I.

Matteo Morello Girard Youngstown Morello Pittsburg Providence R. I

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Pennsy R. A Ellwood Alaska Bedio Copenhagen S L. Whitman New Castie, Pa Slippery Rock State Normal School This Acer Wesmvice Seventh Ward News Carl Barnes Westside Liberty Street Ladies’ Auxiliary Evening Star Lodge R. T Douglas Edenburg Hettenbaugh Wabash Avenue J. A. McCombs O. Clarence Patterson Cedar Street Petersburg H. M. Robinson North Cedar Street A. T. Medard J. W. Brothers W. H. Chambers Virginia Cullison Bellevue M. E P. L. Pilmer Evelyn Erie J. P. Pilmer Lafayette Street J. R. Kane William Ashland Avenue Conneaut Lake Exposition Park S. C. W. Bible Mahoningtown Presbyterian Y. W. C. A. Notes Waverly Oil Works Co Pittsburgh West Pittsburg Guest City Canada Porto Rico
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