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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
10
A veteran worker at the Carnegie steel mill in the city was pensioned, lingering after the whistle as others filed out. The article notes his longer wait to leave, the whistle signaling the end of another day of toil in the industrial plant.
William T Briggs of East Washington street New Castle has retired from Carnegie steel after 28 years in steel mill work. Born in England and arriving from northumberland he came to New Castle with the plant and spent 22 years at the cupola before joining the pension list. He, age about 61, now draws a substantial pension and expresses satisfaction with the agreement.
Alexander Oleskey a 30 year old man killed himself by drinking carbolic acid on the Shenandoah public thoroughfare during a county firemen convention and old home week. He died minutes later as thousands witnessed the tragedy. His sweetheart Helen Warnick a 15 year old girl had earlier slain herself in similar fashion after being barred from seeing him.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on June 19 Miss Hazel Jo discovered a snake tightly coiled around her arm upon awakening. Local authorities investigated the incident and advised caution for residents in the area.
A New York gynecologist recommends Crampine to ease suffering and mood during menstrual cramps. The drug is now sold at McKee's Kut Rate Medicine store for 50 cents a bottle with directions and a money back guarantee. Free samples offered by sending a pharmacists’s name to Crampine, 235 Mercer Street.
Separated by Jim Run near here, Seph threw off a bed cover and found a six foot black racer across Loretta’s bed. Loretta shook it to the floor and Hazel’s screams woke their sister. The father then killed the snake as Philathea class met at Mrs Marie Rays with ten members and three visitors.
The Queen Sewing circle of Moravia Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. Walter Thomas on Eleventh street and Center avenue for a regular monthly session. After a short business meeting, a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. West Pittsburg A C defeated Old Timers 11 to 7 in a local baseball game on Tuesday evening. Dr. and Mrs. V C Wagner and son Victor left Wednesday for New Florence to visit Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wagner for a short time.
The M. M. Kensington club announces its members for an upcoming meeting and outlines volunteer roles. Details specify participants, duties, and the working group setup for community service.
Mr Hermon and Mrs T C C Stevenson with daughter visit friends. Princeton boys club to host ice cream social Tuesday evening. George Stevenson visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Lorbes. Mrs Ethel Horner and son stay with her mother Mrs McConnell. Many veterans attend Cascade park reunion. Mrs Samuel White and Mrs Ben Black visit the former’s mother. No preaching at Hermon church Sunday but Sabbath school holds aftenoon session. Philathea class supper last Tuesday evening.
A boy is scolded for mussing his hair and tearing clothes but as he grows older his attempt to imitate a dealer’s ad yields less comfort to his parents.
A physician crafted remedy advertised by McKee's Medicine store promises freckles disappear with ethine treatment. The guarantee refunds money if the product fails, noting first applications show improvement and light freckles may vanish.
Mrs Margaret Harris hosted a Sington club gathering at Center avenue with fancy work and lunch. Several residents, including Miss Ruth Jones and Mrs Chas Sonneborn, were seen shopping or visiting in New Castle and Cleveland. A series of visits across Mercer, Grove City, Savannah, and Wampum involved Mr and Mrs Anderson, Mr and Mrs Wagner, and Rev C C Smith with Esther, plus others returning from Grove City.
In Philadelphia on June 19 a .32 caliber bullet failed to lodge in Margaret McLaughlin a 13 year old girl after passing through her upper lip and fracturing a tooth. The bullet remained in her mouth while the weapon exploded accidentally by Leon Shimkin and Harry Jamison both youths aged 13 and 14 who were playing with it. they were arrested.
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