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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1912

Page

2

Great Crowd at Church Picnic Draws Weekend Attendance

A large turnout at Cascade Park marked the annual picnic hosted by three Christian and three Methodist churches on Tuesday. Thousands enjoyed a day of sports and programs despite threatening weather, with a 9 to 5 baseball win for the First Christian team over Epworth and numerous prize races and contests led by local participants.

Cascade Park Pupper Epworth Croton Grace M. E Bays Theodore Witbeck James Blaine Ella Ruth Smith Flossie Predshaw Bertha Wilson Rosie D. Wolf Adelaide Rigby Ethel Morrow Carl Myland William Dewberry C. C. Merril C. S. Cliffe Hot Frank Jerry John Hart Philip Y. Pendleton Valeria Corbin Maud Shaffer John 1 Oliver Weavers William Lewis Hammond Harry White First Christian Church W. H. Beck Croton Church C. Cc. Coulthard Epworth School White Ethel Rentz First Christian School W. J. Offutt Emily Rice Epworth Church Col. J. L. Myland

Doan's Kidney Pills Highlight New Castle Picnic Day

In New Castle crowds praise Doan's Kidney Pills for back and kidney relief. The piece details contests and prizes from a local picnic including bun eating, tug of war, horseshoe scores, accidents, and community leaders led by Col. J L Myland known as The Man with the Megaphone.

William Poole Elmer Whitman Ed. Brown Frank Andrews Epworth M. E Christian Carl Myland Frank Jerry Mr. Preston John H. Preston Charles P. Smith Harry McCaskey Walt Emery Albert Reynolds Duke Byers

Big Figures at Democratic Convention Named and Role Descriptions

Norman E. Mack of Buffalo chairs the Democratic national committee. J. Hamilton Lewis of Chicago backs Champ Clark and seeks the Illinois Senate seat. Maryland’s J. F. C. Talbot and West Virginia’s John T. McGraw serve as national committeemen. William R. Hearst ardently supports Clark.

Norman E. Mack Buffalo J. Hamilton Lewis Chicago Champ Clark Illinois Ilinois J. F. C. Talbot Maryland John T. McGraw West Virginia William R. Hearst Clark Wm Randolph Hurst

Mayor Faces Trio in Police Court This Morning

Harry Grannis appeared on drunkenness and fighting charges brought by his wife who later refused to testify. The mayor warned he would receive the limit of the law if jailed again. John W. Coyne faced drunkenness and insulting an officer with an $8 assessment. Thomas G. Scott, colored, was held on suspicion pending a serious offense information.

Harry Grannis Grannis John W. Coyne Huston Thomas G. Scott

Heating System Upgrade Planned for Highland School

The Highland School board hired D. D. Kimball of New York to design a full heating system remodel. He said boilers are antiquated and need replacement, with ducts and basement equipment updated. Plans and bids will be advertised, and construction could finish by the start of the next term.

D. D. Kimball R. D. Kimball Kimball Highland John Snyder New Castle Snyder McCormick University of Pittsburg Oak Street Terrace Avenue Playgrounds Association Phillips Martin Gantz Thaddeus Stevens School

State Treasurer Case Argument In Harrisburg

In Dauphin county court the argument on whether 1909 constitutional amendments affecting auditor general tenure apply to the then chosen auditor general was heard. George E. Etter filed a bill in equity June 14 seeking to stop certifying and publishing names of Eldridge Powell and Creswell as auditor general candidates. Both sides ready to appeal to the state supreme court to test the issue.

Harrisburg Dauphin County George E. Etter Secretary of the Commonwealth Adrian H. Eldridge Monongahela City A. W. Powell Pittsburg Robert E. Creswell Johnstown Supreme Court

Bridge Completed Over Hettenbaugh Run in Washington Township

Kimbrough and Elder yesterday completed a cement arch bridge over Hettenbaugh run in Washington township. The 42 foot long structure is described as very substantial.

Kimbrough and Elder Washington Township

Moore strawberry crop yields 350 bushels on acre and a half

The article corrects yesterday's report for C A Moore claiming 75 bushels from an acre and a half. It states the year’s total will be between 350 and 375 bushels, with a projected 1120 dollars at 10 cents per quart from 1 1 2 acres.

C. A. Moore Moore

Officers Chosen by Tribe of Ben Hur

On Tuesday evening Rigel Court No. 9 Tribe of Ben Hur elected officers for six months. Chief Martha McDonough Judge Eliza J Evans Chaplain Mabel Henderson Teacher Catherine Quinn Scribe B K Coulter Keeper of Tribute Adelaide Amon Guide Alice Francis Keeper of Inner Gate Robert Henderson Keeper of Outer Gate Minnie Mayers Pianist Georgia Mayers Captain Ralph Mayers Trustee Philip Evans.

Rigel Court No. 9 Tribe of Ben Hur Martha McDonough Eliza J. Evans Mabel Henderson Catherine Quinn B. K. Coulter Adelaide Amon Alice Francis Robertt Henderson Outer Gate Minnie Mayers Georgia Mayers Ralph Mayers Philip 5. Evans

The Silver Question Soap Advice for Silverware

Dirt and tarnish in silverware stems from cheap resins. Use an antiseptic cleansing soap like Easy Task Soap to clean silverware quickly. Two cakes cost ten cents and if unsatisfied, the dime is refunded by the makers.

The New Dove Dote Suburban Planting and Creepers Mentioned

A brief dialogue notes a suburban garden described as beautiful with creepers at the house, mentioning twins and a Baltimore Ameri source line.

Baltimore Ameri

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