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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
9
Ellwood City hospital in Pennsylvania receives books and magazines donated by residents. Patients use them to pass time during convalescence, with some items returned to owners and others burned after use.
Ellwood City attorney Maurice J. Kraus was named to a committee tasked with installing Bnai Brith officers in New Castle on the Fourth of July. Fellow committee members are Marcus Feuchtwanger and A. L. Solomon.
In Ellwood City Pennsylvania on June 22 an unexpected oil gusher at the Mickley lot, drilled deeper Saturday, produced a steady stream for over two hours and was estimated at 75 barrels per hour. The Ryan well on his own lot was expected to reach pay as spectators awaited results. Nearby, drilling activity surged with a building under way on the Dr E P Cuthbert lot and rigs moving to cluster near the Gee Kelley and Ryan gusher. N D Gee hauled rig timbers to the Baptist church lot as activity spreads citywide.
The street committee plans a gathering this evening called by Chairman F W Wilson. Officials expect discussion of matters of interest and potential actions to be taken at the session.
Heat and diet contribute to bowel disturbances in summer. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offers gentle relief for constipation and diarrhea by cleansing the bowels and calming the stomach. Sold in drug stores for fifty cents. free trial available by writing Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Ill.
Ellwood City expects a new three story brick building on Lawrence Avenue. Simons Bros purchasing two lots plans to start within three months to house a clothing store on the first floor a large dance hall on the second and lodge or organization offices on the third. The 70 by 41 foot hall will replace inadequate prior venues and serve social functions next season.
Elwood City Pa June 22 Yesterday was the last day to obtain plans and specifications for installing a heating plant in the Central school building. A $500 certified check must accompany each bid and the board may reject all bids. W J Moore secretary acted for the board. Bids accepted until noon June 29. The contract aims to be let soon to avoid delays before school resumes.
Ellwood City Pa June 22 The Shel by Co girls hosted a swimming party at the playground pool. Participants reported a splendid time with many invitations sent and responses. spectators offered moral support and praised the hosts for an innovative community event.
On Thursday evening this week the pupils of Mr and Mrs R T Griffiths will present their annual spring musicale. The event will be in the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian church and, based on prior programs, should be highly successful with a large attendance expected.
June 22 a Harmony line trolley to New Castle halted briefly at Fifth street when the car came off the track. The delay was quickly remedied and service resumed without injuries or further incidents.
Ellwood City boosters will meet at 7 30 PM in the fire department building to organize district canvassing and ticket sales for the Redpath Chautauqua coming July 4. Reports from solicitors will be heard and programs will be distributed as effort to secure a citywide subscription network intensifies.
George W. Dawson, staff photographer of The News, will be at the G A R Hall in Ellwood next Friday June 25 from noon to 3 PM to photograph old soldiers for the annals. Coupons for photographs must be received by July 1 to start compilation and printing for the upcoming publication.
Lewis Graham of West Bridgewater and Miss Eva Falls of Monaca wed in Ellwood City this morning with Rev. J. D. W. Heazelton officiating. The couple will honeymoon in the West visiting Youngstown before proceeding to California for about two months and returning to West Bridgewater after September 1.
Miss Violet Sims of Spring Avenue returned home yesterday from New York City. She was among the high school graduates who enjoyed the class trip to Washington at the end of the school year. She did not return with the class, but continued on to New York to visit relatives.
Ellwood City Pa June 22 The local W. C. T. U. institute scheduled soon has been postponed indefinitely. Several members will attend the large inter county institute now under way at Butler.
Mrs. Warren Barton of Wayne township was brought to the hospital this morning in Van Gorder's penitence. She is being attended anne a
The Mathews Gravity Carrier Co announces a special stockholders meeting to decide whether to issue preferred stock. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 20, at the company office, with board of directors approval and ample notice for all stockholders to attend and deliberate.
Ellwood City residents report a well attended Elks lodge dance at Cascade Park in New Castile last night. Attorney Maurice J. Kraus drew attention with a lively mix of dances while participants enjoyed the evening. the event was one of the park season’s best.
In Evans City Pennsylvania on Sunday June 22 many motorists from Ellwood City and surrounding areas toured the oil field at Evans City. They reported excellent roads and weather and were impressed by the recent discoveries attracting attention beyond local developments.
A string of residents and visitors were seen in the region yesterday. Names include Earl Nevan Roy Hazen Ella Fosnett Paul Guy I. Gordon Levy M. Gordon family and others visiting in Evans City, Beaver Falls, Pittsburg, Harmony, Mars and Johnstown.
Officers Hazelton Moore and John Edwards are on vacation, with Sgt. Wm. McClain and Officer Thos. Lynch returning after two weeks off. Moore plans to attend his daughter’s graduation at Slippery Rock State Normal School, while Edwards visits his sons in Rochester.
Representative E F G Harper said the governor signed the Pymatuning swamp bill using $65,000 carried over from 1913 as the current year appropriation. The measure provides $300,000 annually for five years totaling $1,500,000 to buy land for overflow areas and to support dam construction.
The report records 1914 arrivals at Belfast port totaling 8 910 ships with 8 547 coastwise and 4 282 to reign.
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