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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
4
The passage recalls a weighty crown on George and the anxious citizens of New Castle seeking the board of trade. Evelyn Lee appears as a villain in a fictional cult plot while John Hays Hammond’s timely arrival averts a postponed coronation. A cloak factory boosts New Castle’s economy as the city remains free of strike trouble.
The remark notes that the old notion of distant halves of society lagging behind has become outdated with new technologies and social clubs. It suggests progrès in communication and women's clubs are shrinking class barriers and expanding mutual understanding.
Statistics show 1909 recorded 1 225 fireworks accidents with 50 tetanus cases. The recent Fourth had 450 accidents and 72 tetanus cases, 67 fatal, suggesting progress yet room for improvement toward a saner celebration.
The author mocks precise temperature reporting by decimal points as records for heat. He notes modern reports use decimals like 95.3 and 95.4, suggesting future disputes over tiny differences remain trivial. He ends with a witty line that heat is heat regardless of decimal placement.
The commentary notes King George and Queen Elizabeth passed through London to Westminster Abbey for the crown and anointing, but the crowd’s cheers were muted and curiosity rather than loyalty defined the spectacle. It contrasts royal pomp with perceived weaknesses of modern leadership and monarchy.
A dispatch observes the sovereign with a sad expression and the heir to the throne as a calamity for heirs. It condemns wealthy Americans at the coronation as snobs eager to bow before a king and join a privileged class, lamenting their disregard for humble origins.
Mrs. Minerva A. Shaffer wife of George W. Shaffer formerly of this city died Wednesday night at 10 at the home of her daughter Mrs Harvey L Sherman in Brownsville Pa She was 81 born in Jones Mills Hickory Creek Beaver county now Lawrence county in 1830 She is survived by two sons Almond and Charles V Shaffer and four daughters Mrs James A Carpenter Mrs Harry Potter Mrs Hiram G Miller and Mrs Harvey L Sherman Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 30 at the home of James A Carpenter 109 Richelieu avenue Interment in Greenwood cemetery.
The funeral of the late Mrs Amelia Reed widow of J H Reed was held Wednesday afternoon at the Grace M E Church with many friends in attendance. The pastor Rev J K Whippo officiated. Interment followed in Savannah cemetery with pallbearers W H Weinschenk Dr Davis Francis Davis James Davis William E Reed and Luther Reed.
Four men ride home from a serenading party in Homer township after a hay wagon mishap. Harry Reed and Paul Kintz die from shotgun injuries. Bernard Mather and Fred Welsel are seriously hurt. Ralph Ingersoll accidentally fired what he believed was an unloaded gun. Reed and Kintz were sons of wealthy farmers. the tragedy unfolds in the June incident near Joliet Illinois.
The district convention of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held at Mercer on June 27 and 28. Able speakers are lined up for both evenings and several New Castle residents join the program. Mercer hosts urge full delegations from every league chapter in the New Castle district.
Miss Anna Frances Bayard of Washington granddaughter of the late Thomas F. Bayard is to marry Norman Underwood on June 26.
A collage of jests notes and social jabs from Cascade: reflections on old and new lifestyles, marriages, and public life. It cites Judge kings, divorce suits, visitors at Cascade ball park, and cartoonish tips, painting a satirical view of changing manners and urban fuss.
George M. Robinson visited Mer cer yesterday. Prof. Troup called on New Castle friends today. Will Thompson is rusticating in Michigan. Miss Annetta Bell of New York visits here. Miss Hazel Robinson guests of New Castle relatives. Prof. Amon was a business visitor at Sharpsville yesterday. W. R. Thompson and wife visited New Castle yesterday. Squire Wm. Francis home from Moravia visit. Miss Bertha Magnus of Wilkinsburg visits here. Miss Laura Thompson reelected to Sharpsville school. Mike Scaglione and family home after New Castle visit. W. L. Lorimer left for Pittsburg after lengthy home stay. Miss Stella Holcombe of Haysville spends time with W. W. Cox. New Wilmington band to be reorganized. first meeting tomorrow evening.
Rev R M McCracken of New Bedford U P church will preach at Harbor U P church next Sunday June 25 at 3 pm. All invited to attend.
Mrs. Henry Harter was struck by an automobile in Meadville and killed. The accident prompted an investigation by local authorities and raised safety concerns in the town.
A tale from a small town recalls a flamboyant public speaker who drew laughter and scorn. The narrator spoofs his bombastic interludes, announces a funeral, and ends with a cautionary moral about a boy named Wil who drew constant attention.
Mrs. L Daniel was notified that her brother Nelson Lawyer disappeared from his home on Saturday and was found near James Town Mercer county by a man who knew of the absence. A Franklin search party had already gone out and another would have been sent if he had not been located.
A Friday fire committee meeting at the city building will decide between locating a new East Side fire department on the hill district or purchasing an auto chemical and hose wagon for Ray Street to serve the East side. About 300 property owners and residents signed the petition. The committee must choose between the proposed site and the equipment plan.
Arthur Adam Roth aged 21 and Grace Mae Roth aged 18 were arrested near Schenectady after the bride wore a boy's outfit to evade molestation while traveling. The couple, married May 22 at Tarrytown, had run a small hotel at Elmsford before losing everything and seeking work. Roth spoke of an uncle in New York who might help, and said he met his wife at a New York dance. News was sent to relatives.
Matthew Tearle, secretary for America of the National Seamen and Firemen's Union of Great Britain, will handle the strike situation for his members in America. The current strike is described as the greatest the sea has ever known.
The Olympic, the largest trans Atlantic ferry, moved up New York harbor to White Star docks as crowds cheered from shore. Captain Smith, commodore of the White Star fleet, stood on the bridge while the ship reached Quarantine ahead of schedule.
George R Graham who suffered a stroke while visiting Rochester Pennsylvania remains in serious condition. He was en route home when ill and was taken to a friend's house where doctors say his condition is doubtful though hopeful for full recovery. His wife and daughter are with him.
A charter under the May 13 1876 act grants the Mercer County state bank at Sandy Lake Pa capitalized at 35000 dollars with 350 shares of 100 dollars each. Incorporators are F M Allison Lorenzo Craig J C Hetlenbaugh J P McClure E S Smith E R Down and R W Simcox all of Sandy Lake.
Yesterday produced a quiet 24 hours in police circles with no arrests or serious disorder reported.
Notice sent by directors for a stockholders meeting in Youngstown Ohio to decide on increasing authorized capital from ten million to fifteen million dollars. The plan includes issuing five million dollars of seven percent preferred stock and amending the articles of incorporation to permit the increase.
Girard Ohio with a population around 4500, the largest city in the state without a newspaper, will launch a Republican weekly named the Giffard Times. Joseph Haas of Niles, steel works labor leader, to serve as editor and general manager. first issue set for July 6.
Advertisement states that cuts and bruises heal in about one third the usual time by applying Chamberlains Liniment. It is an antiseptic for injuries and also relieves muscle soreness and rheumatic pains. For sale by all dealers.
The News announces candidates for county vice subject to electors at the next general primaries.
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