Firemen to Visit New Castle for October 1 2
Fire Chief Connery received a letter from the Never Sink Engine Company of Reading announcing their 40 members will visit New Castle October 1 and 2. They travel with a brass band and will be entertained royally during their route to the state convention in Pittsburg. Plans include races between fire departments with a proposed prize distribution to attract strong local teams.
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Connery
Neversink Ekengine Company
Reading
New Castile
Pittsburg
New Castle
Valiant Preacher Drives Automobile in Public Exhibition
Charles Jordan Rey of Valant, a rare automobile owner outside New Castle, staged his first driving display in the borough. Lacking prior experience he navigated a board pile, a neighbor’s lawn, the gutter and a bank before gaining control, drawing curious townsfolk to ride along with him.
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Rey
Charles Jordan
Valant
New Castle
Special Examination for County Teachers
Prof. Lee Gilmore, recently named county superintendent of schools, has received his commission and begun duties. Examinations were held by former Superintendent R. G. Allen, with little new work expected. Gilmore plans a makeup exam at the High School on Monday July 8 for those unable to attend regular exams.
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Lee Gilmore
R. G. Allen
Gilmore
Little boy shot on Youngstown traction line
A 2 year old son of Thomas Bannon was seriously injured when a 22 calibre rifle was fired at a traction car as it carried him and his father on the Youngstown line on Sunday.
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Youngstown
Thomas Bannon
Kitchen Sharp Knives as Household Asset and Test of Worth
A cabinet member notes that kitchen knives illustrate value and durability. From a sample of ten to twelve, few meet a sharp edge though a single blade may become highly prized. Husbands rarely sharpen well, and many knives end their useful life in households. The essay cites costs, longevity, and a humorous proverb about knives.
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Germany
America
United States
Five Candidates Named for EB General Conference Delegates
Five candidates emerged for lay delegates to the Eric M. EB conference general meeting to be held in Baltimore in May 1908. G. G. Stitzinger of New Castle leads the Mercer district contenders alongside W. J. Whieldon of Mercer and others from Sheffield Pennsylvania Westfield New York and Kane. The Erie conference elects five, with Stitzinger or Whieldon likely to serve. Bishop Berry will preside. In other news Rev John Snape reports Miss Lena Calvin named home missionary at Mariner's Temple Baptist in New York after training at Chicago and graduation, joining one of the nation’s leading mission stations.
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Eric M. EB
Baltimore
G. G. Stitzinger
New Castle
W. J. Whieldon
Mercer
Whieldon
Stitzinger
Philadelphia
C. H. Smith
Sheffield
D. C. E. Welch
Westfield
N. Y
B. N. McCoy
Kane
Erie
Bishop Berry
John Snape
Lena Calvin
Mariner's Temple Baptist
New York
Miss Calvin
Terrace Avenue
Baptist Chicago Training School
New York Church
Calvin
Ministers Convene at First Methodist Church Meeting
The She nango Valley Ministerial association held a bi weekly gathering at the First Methodist church Monday afternoon. Rev. J. E. Drake of the Simpson church presented a paper on the Keswick Theory. Mrs. R. W. Skinner of Edenburg spoke on Women as a Spiritual Force.
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Shenango Valley
Children’s Day Special Collection At First Methodist
For Children’s Day at First Methodist church the special collection totaled 171 dollars. The church collection contributed 123 dollars while the Sunday school primary department gave 20 dollars and the junior and senior departments added 28 dollars.
Farther Lights meeting at Miss Beer home
The regular Farther Lights society of the First Baptist Church will hold its meeting Tuesday evening at Miss Mabel Beer’s home on Neshannonk boulevard.
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Farther Lights Society of the
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Picnic Set for July 10 at Rock Point
The First Baptist church schedules its annual picnic for Wednesday July 10 at Rock Point. Members from Sharon South Sharon Sharpsville New Brighton Beaver Beaver Falls and Ellwood City will join the celebration.
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First Baptist Church
Rock Point
Sharon
South Sharon
Sharpsville
New Brighton
Beaver
Beaver Falls
Ellwood City
Ministers Fill Pulpits Across Two Churches
Rev. Andrew Magill, pastor of the Second United Presbyterian church, preached at the U P church in Butler Sunday. His pulpit was then occupied by Rev. J O Campbell of New Wilmington, a Westminster faculty member.
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Andrew Magill
Second United Presbyterian Church
U. P
Butler
J. O. Campbell
New Wilmington
Westminster
Epworth League Meeting Set at Croton Avenue Church
The monthly meeting of the City Epworth league will be held Thursday evening at the Croton avenue Methodist church. Rev. J. C. McDonald pastor of the Epworth M E church will be the speaker.
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City Epworth League
Croton Avenue Methodist Church
J. C. McDonald
Epworth M. E. Church
Grace church Epworth league hosts farewell and reception
Members of the Epworth league at Grace church plan an informal social gathering Friday evening to honor recently elected officers and bid farewell to outgoing officials.
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Epworth League of the Grace Church
New Castle Telephone Co Shelved Amid Bell Growth
The New Castle Telephone Co appears abandoned since a city meeting months ago to solicit stock. No volunteers emerged as contractors and locals abandoned the plan while Bell gains strength with longer contracts and country system links. Mary Neal of Pulaski township builds a large barn with contractors Dinsmore Crowl and McNickle.
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New Castle Telephone Company
Bell
Union Lines
Bell Company
Mary Neal
Pulaski Township
C. W. Dinsmore
W. J. Crowl
Charles McNickle
Rev Reilly Granted Two Months Vacation
Rev J B Reilly D D rector of Trinity church is granted a two months leave of absence by vestry and will take his annual vacation in July and August. Church services will be suspended during August. Rev Wise rector of the church will oversee duties.
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J. BE. Reilly D. D
Trinity Church
Fo Vestry
Wise
Minister Wise to Visit Owasa for July Services
In Owasa Michigan Rev Wise, noted for fluency, will supply during July. Dr Reilly and family depart July 1 for the Connecticut sea coast to begin a summer cottage facing the beach. The rector plans to spend all summer vacations on his newly acquired property.
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Owasa
Mich
Wise
Reilly
Connecticut Sea Coast
School Committee Returns From Inspection Trip
President R C G White and six board members completed a tour visiting Cleveland Buffalo Rochester and Niagara Falls to study high school buildings. They gained ideas to present at the next board meeting.
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R. C. G. White
Cleveland
Buffalo
Rochester
Niagara Falls
East Liverpool Votes Dry in Local Option Election
In the town of East Liverpool the local option election produced a dry majority of 293. A total 2,294 voted dry and 2,001 voted wet, with 53 saloons set to close when the law takes effect. The contest drew intense interest during the campaign.
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East Liverpool
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New York City
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Lancaster
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Lancaster, Pa
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Norristown
D. Coomley
Detroit, Mich
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WM. H. Armstrong
U.S
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Times
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C. M. McMahon
A. L. Wanamaker
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Victor Dupont, JR
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