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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
10
Wampum residents report over 100 feet of water in the Cunningham well. The sample is deemed excellent and pure, with a possible chemist analysis. If confirmed, water may be piped for town use.
Wampum June 18 reports exterior work on the Harris theatre at Main and Railroad streets is finished. Interior woodwork is underway and the theater is expected to open in the very near future. The new building will attract local interest and enhance the town center.
The memory of the late D. J. Allen was honored at Cascade park during the Civil War Veterans association annual meeting. Taps sounded as he was remembered for six years as commander and as a founder and organizer of the organization.
In Wampum Pennsylvania on June 18 residents tested revolvers after a burglary attempt. Everett Marshall Frank Ferrante and Charles Butler tried several firearms. one would not fire and was found unloaded causing quiet amusement among locals. The incident left questions about future readiness.
Rapid progress is being made on the brick walls of the new school building in Wampum Pennsylvania. The walls reach the top of the first floor and remaining work will be rushed to speed completion for the opening of the next term of school.
An 11 to 11 tie was played between cement company office and mill department employees in Wampum last night. Darkness halted play with plans to resume Friday evening and determine a winner.
An all day gathering of the Presbyterian church Ladies Missionary Society was held at Mrs. W. H. McCulloughs home in Wampum. Twenty two members attended and Miss Beulah Wilson spoke about her mission work in Cuba. Special guests included Mrs. AL Green and Mrs. John Gilkey of New Galilee.
In Cunningham and Newton v R James McKim a motion to strike the appeal for nonpayment of costs was made. Motion to withdraw bond of George S McFarland as guardian of Wm H Tanney granted. Bond of Charles B Patterson as administrator of J C Patterson deceased approved. Ralph Volpe appointed guardian for Rose Eli and Lillian Falcone, minors. Return of sale of real estate by Homer C Drake guardian of Mary A and J Scott Drake. Motion to amend statement in Hamilton v Hart and sons.
William Flinn, Pittsburg capitalist, sues Twenty One Mining Co and directors J H Hunt T M Phelps for 26819 14 alleging Phelps salted ore to induce a Sierra county stock purchase. Engineers examined ore with Phelps present. Flinn had deposited 250000 to bind the deal after Bradley represented him.
L Ferrante begins brick rear extension on his Beaver street home with brick work starting soon and a well drilled on the property.
In Wampum Pennsylvania a meeting of teachers and officers formed a normal class for Methodist Sunday school training. The class will hold its next session Thursday after the prayer meeting. Mrs. Martin provided refreshments after the gathering.
In Wampum Pennsylvania on June 18 a regular Boy Scouts meeting was held with assistant scout master Charles Weitz in attendance. Fifteen members participated as only routine business was transacted.
Frank Ferrante the jeweler will relocate from his current shop beside the opera house to the room over the Wampum Mill office across the street between July 1 and 15. The former Cambria Limestone company space will house his expanded operation with added equipment.
The Presbyterian male quartet practiced special music last night at H. J. McCready’s home. The pieces will be used in the church reception honoring Miss Beulah Wilson. T. J. Douthitt leads the group.
Mrs D J Allen and her daughter Miss Blanche along with Edward Allen attended the annual Civil War veterans reunion held yesterday at Cascade park, joining other veterans and attendees for the event.
Mrs M Ippolito, Mrs Maude Veon, Mrs Robert McAnlis, and Miss Gladys Moody are among those noted visiting New Castle yesterday or recently. Others traveled to East Liverpool and Pittsburg for relatives and business.
The ad argues delaying painting costs more as paint prices rise. It claims a 10 percent rise, with first year drops limited, and cites a typical $50 job with Devoe paint costing about $2.50 more if delayed. It urges immediate painting to avoid inflated costs. Mae Devol, Smith Hutton & Kirk Co. sells it.
E. C. Clark of Erie Pennsylvania will speak Friday evening June 20 at the city Rescue Mission. His topic is the Problem of Every City with special singing. Sunday school at 3:00 and J. E. Jackson of Epworth Church will speak Sunday evening with Mrs Jackson singing. The annual picnic is set for Thursday June 25 at Cascade Park with free lemonade and games.
Nine year old Mary Tirpack of 936 North Lee Avenue was severely burned while playing near a bonfire. Her clothing caught fire and neighbors rolled her to extinguish flames before she was taken to Buhl hospital in Reinsell's vicinity.
Through the generosity of Carnegie Steel the Steelton playground project opens with a district procession led by the Brier Hill band. The three acre site faces Salt Spring road and features new playground equipment for local children.
The grounds hosted works for the amusement and benefit of children overseen by Thomas McDonald, superintendent of the Ohio Steel plant of the Carnegie company, who is praised for kindness and consideration toward the little ones.
The quote notes that while opinions on religious matters may attract little attention, a person’s conduct in daily life matters more to those who do business with him. It emphasizes integrity and trustworthy behavior as the true measure in social and commercial dealings.
An old notice promotes Optena eye baths as a remedy for tired inflamed eyes. It cautions against unnecessary eyeglasses and suggests using five grains Optena in water several times daily. It claims rapid relief and that wearers may discard glasses after weeks. The Clutton Drug store is listed as source.
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