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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
4
The piece notes the man with a wilted collar as the star performer at the Board of Trade meeting on July 7. It mentions upcoming picnic preparations by grocers and humorous details about their life, including overs and dressed birds. An Ashtabula man seeks hanging for Mrs. Napolitano.
A sharp diplomatic stunt by John Hays Hammond as special envoy to the coronation yields a novel boost to stamina. He discreetly fed beef lozenges to peers and royalty alike, helping them endure the lengthy ceremony. The ploy elevates Hammond as a valued figure among the English nobility and public.
A stark moral reminiscence contrasts Jeannette Ford’s past as a socialite with her present misery. The piece warns poor working women about vanity and vice, citing Ford's decline from wealth to shame and urging parental and religious guidance to avoid such ruin.
The L T L of Lawrence county held a silver medal contest at First United Presbyterian Church Friday evening presided by Marian Hover county president. Four contestants performed including Jean Ingham who won first prize with His Written Sermon.
Jumbled clippings present quirky lines and snippets about travel crowds courts and town life. Observations range from travel rushes and divorces to jokes about baking and a coronation cake. The tone mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper miscellany.
Officials of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers met at Port Pitt hotel with about 15 sheet and tin mill representatives from Ohio and other states. A satisfactory agreement and a scale for the coming year were signed with minor footnote changes. Further talks with Republic Iron and Steel and the Western Bar Iron association are planned next week.
The Knights of Columbus shows growth over the year ending April 30 1911 with 255 028 members up from 237 013. Subordinate councils rise to 1 508 from 1 425. The order expands to Porto Rico and operates in the U S Canada Newfoundland Philippine Islands Cuba and Porto Rico. Death claims paid total 571 172 78 with 828 994 84 collected in assessments for 1910. cumulative death claims amount to 4 862 070 40 and total assessments 7 495 649 93.
A clergyman jokes about mating youths in June, recounting a wedding mishap with a ring ceremony. The tale features a misread cue and a humorous whisper leading to a failed and awkward moment. Nearby, park loafers linger on benches, a constant sight in the Diamond.
Mrs Eva Rhumbold McKee failed in her habeas corpus petition against S B McKee and Rev J H Littell to secure her husband David A McKee. The hearing in Wheeling revealed claims of abduction and forced separation with Mrs McKee noting a night scene at the McKee home and pursuit to Merricksville Pennsylvania. The judge warned the writ would issue if the men were shown not responsible for the missing youth.
County Detective J. H. Breen spent a day at the Polk Institute with Harry Dutton. He toured 1,300 acres used for cultivation and the institution’s 1,500 inmates, 200 staff, and farm with 6 000 chickens and 2 000 ducks. Breen noted orderly dining, calm conduct, and absence of profanity among inmates.
James Ewing of Wampum left Youngstown City hospital Friday morning after recovery from leg wounds suffered in a clash with Patrolman David Park at Ludt's state yard on Wilson avenue. He was jailed at the police station on intoxication charges and expressed no hard feelings toward the officer, hoping for leniency in any further charges.
Governor Tener vetoes three bills by Representatives Klumpp Kiester and Davis proposing higher pay for election officers and clerks. He cites the need for a single statewide compensation law and doubts the justification for raises, rejecting the measure.
Clarksville plans a genuine Fourth of July with a 10 am ball game and a 12 30 program of sports. After races a band concert and another ball game follow. Organizers vow a rousing day for attendees.
Seven offenders faced Mayor Lusk in police court this morning. Thomas Chambers and Mary Peora, arrested by Jack Young, dog catcher, were discharged. Roy Larkins and Ora Larkins, arrested on drunkenness and disorderly conduct, were discharged. John Terr and John Glenn arrested after returning to Lowellville with a cargo of booze were fined five dollars each or jailed ten days.
Mrs. Ressa McCormick fell while exiting a car on Washington street Friday. She sustained injuries described as painful but not serious and will remain at home for a period of time.
The ad promotes a 20 percent discount on refrigerators and ice boxes at Duf ford's located at 26412 inviting customers to investigate the deal.
Special train leaves P. and L. E. depot at 9 05 a m city time returning the same evening. Spend a day on Lake Erie by taking the round trip for 1 25.
Eastbrook held Sabbath forenoon exercises at the U P church. Earl Petett received a building contract to construct a barn for James Slater. Mr and Mrs Matthew Young visit their son Earl Young in Detroit Michigan. A group of men including Perry Forbes Frank McKnight Albert Ripple Bruce Burdette and Jesse Hinkson left for New Waterford Columbiana County Ohio to work at Homer Fenton s saw mill. A newborn son was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Miller. Mrs Wm Ruby of Marlansburg visited her mother Mrs Campbell last week. Rev Charles Stankard of Hickory Pa was a recent guest here.
Billy Sunday may visit Cleveland Ohio to hold evangelistic services. Westside churches urged a date for a Cleveland series and pledged a 15000 seat tabernacle, the largest ever built for his meetings.
Sharon, June 24. Henry McHugh, 18, plunged into the Shenango river at Clarke's bridge to save two men from drowning. A wild west showman, one man went beyond his depth and an ally was dragged under. rescue was followed by two hours of resuscitation for the unconscious victim. McHugh has saved eight people from drowning in the Shenango river.
Real estate ad offers B A Hoover residence on Euclid Avenue eight rooms attic bath heater and modern improvements on lot 42 by 142 feet and R P Rhodes dwelling on Lincoln Avenue nine rooms modern with lot 56.5 by 160 feet. H G Miller lists 240 1 2 E Washington Street.
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