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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
6
Speakers from the Amalgamated Association urge a strike as they address union locals in the city. The crowd includes both supporters and opponents while attendees assess the impact of the campaign on wages and positions at the American Tin Plate Company.
Residents near the Pittsburg street bridge report ground shaking from a spile driver at work. The Pearson building occupants fear roof cornice collapse and injury to spectators as authorities, including Chief Gilmore, investigate potential quicksand-related collapse of nearby structures.
Pitcher Croft and outfielder McCrossen of the Nocks returned home from Steubenville this morning while the rest of the team heads home tonight. McCrossen missed games last week after being hit on the head in Akron. Bradley and McCrossen were mixed up in Akron reports. Woodruff was sidelined with an injured hand. Next Tuesday East Liverpool plays here in two games, one postponed from the Potters visit.
The funeral of Joe Mastriana of 71 Center Street who was crushed to death Thursday afternoon at the steel mill was held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Vitus church and was attended by fellow countrymen. Interment followed at St. Vitus cemetery.
The Epworth M. E. Church congregation will hold Sunday services in the courthouse due to repairs at the church. All services will begin at the usual hour.
The Veach Young party, abroad since late March, sails today for New York and will return to this city by month end or early July. Local members include Miss Susanna Young and several Mrs. Crawford and Miss Crawford. The Linen club was entertained by Mrs. G. L. Griffith with card games and prizes to Mrs. Lamoree and Mrs. Car. Refreshments followed. Secretary Hoover and A. E. Dennis of the YMCA will conduct gospel meetings at the YMCA camp meeting Sunday.
Mrs J H Lang and daughter Martha Mrs Peightal of Huntingdon and Mrs Howard Africa of Tyrone concluded a few days visit with Mrs Josephine Martin and family of Court Street.
Emma A Schladenhauffen aged 29 died Friday at Shenango Valley hospital after an operation. She was a longtime resident of the city and Pittsburg tailoress. Survived by parents Henry and ... Schladenhauffen and siblings Harry William Frank Katie Sophia. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM from 221 Sampson Street with burial at Greenwood cemetery.
A June 25 graduation will honor thirty seven graduates from the New Castle Business College. Diplomas are to be presented by Prof KE Welch at First Baptist church after baccalaureate services led by Dr. E E Higley. The class includes Ethel Beatty Laura Bowersox Robert Boyd Vera Barwell and others.
Dr A and H M Moore learn Saturday of the sudden death of their brother in law Dr B J Patterson in Omaha after a brief pneumonia illness. He was about 65, lived in Dunlap Iowa, born in the east, leaves daughter Bessie, body to be brought to New Wilmington for burial beside his wife with funeral party arriving Monday or Tuesday.
Mrs Gertrude Borst wife of Mabre O Borst of 116 Brooklyn avenue died early Saturday after a three week illness from peritonitis. Aged 28 years 6 months and 19 days she was born November 30 1880 in Crawford county Lownville. Survived by husband and three children Charles Juanita and Herbert all at home. Remains will be shipped Sunday at 9:40 am to Lownville near Meadville for interment.
Friday proved tough for scouts from Bl League and Cincinnati as Croft of the Nocks and Camnitz of the Boston Nationals struggled. In East Liverpool Croft pitched poorly while in Steubenville Camnitz lasted only one third of an inning as five runs scored on three singles. Cincinnati plans another look at Croft in a couple of weeks.
George L. Dovey president and owner of the Boston National League club died on Pennsylvania train No. h1 near Xenia Ohio after hemorrhage of the lungs. He was en route from Steubenville to Cincinnati to buy players and collapse in a Pullman toilet. Dovey had been in poor health and was a NL board member who purchased the Boston club three years ago.
Personal notices list Mrs. Bert Smiley and son James of Franklin visiting Mrs. M. L. Brown of Smithfield street. Mrs. D. J. Allen of Wampum leaves for two weeks in Buffalo New York. Mrs. Edward Elder of Haus avenue heads to Cambridge Springs for a two week sojourn. William Stone and wife of Pittsburgh visit Mr. and Mrs. George Rigby of Leasure avenue. E. L. Smith and daughter Amy of Wallace avenue depart for an extended western trip. Carl Borchers of Pittsburgh returns from visit with Hartzel family on Pittsburgh road. John F. Powell writes from Elwood Indiana securing a good tin worker job. L. W. Lutton and daughter Mary Lutton return from Beaver Falls. S. H. Norris of Pittsburgh street and daughter Mrs. S. C. Wilford visit Harmony. Mrs. Frank M. Jones of Croton avenue improves after illness and will travel to Cambridge Springs with husband for a month. Mrs. Jones will stay about a month. Mrs. David Baltimore of Chicago visits Mrs. A. Marlin of South Jefferson street.
William A. Egbert died at his Mercer county home north of Sandy Lake last Saturday at age 60 and was buried Monday. He was the brother of Mrs. Eliza Wright of this city. Attendees at the funeral included Mrs. T. J. Wright and her two children Alexander and Lonna, and Daniel Wygal of this city.
Secretary B A Hoover reports that George E Burgess formerly of this city now of Rochester New York has accepted the secretaryship of the Y M C A at Holyoke Mass He previously ran a flour and feed business in Rochester and his local admirers send best wishes for his new post in Holyoke
Chicago officials announce plans for a new largest convention hall in America. The Amphitheater will be elliptical, resemble Rome’s Flavian amphitheater, seating 45,000 including the arena. Part ground purchased, remainder under option.
S W Schreckengost of Portersville faced Judge Galbreath in Butler County court after being caught in New Castle with a child en route to Youngstown to marry her. He pleaded not guilty to serious charges, was fined 300 dollars, and sentenced to two years and six months in the penitentiary. His father, H O Schreckengost, was fined only costs, as the court credited his stated good intentions.
An information charging Dr. E P Norris with desertion was filed by his wife before Alderman Mayne. The couple have not lived together recently with Mrs Norris’s health trip to Colorado noted. Norris appealed to the court as the matter proceeds in Toledo Ohio Lucas County.
Letters of administration granted to Jordan Johnston of Elwood City for the estate of Nathaniel Nye of Hazel Dell Wayne township Lawrence county Pa. Debts should be settled at once and claims presented for payment without delay. J W Humphrey, Ellwood City, Attorney at Law.
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