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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

8

Women Pray and Parade for Prohibition in Tennessee Caucus

Five thousand women and children marched through Memphis carrying prohibition banners and singing. Afterward they distributed tea and sandwiches at polling sites, with prayer meetings near many precincts and all day services in churches to back prohibition as Tennessee’s governor race between M. H. Patterson and BE Carmack nears its end.

Prohibition United Press Memphis Tenn Nashville Chattanooga Tennessee M. H. Patterson BE. C. Carmack Carmack

Tragedy On Lake Erie Freight Line Injures Man

Frank H. Ruby attempts to board a Lake Erie freight near Mahoningtown’s Liberty street and is struck by a brake beam. He is hospitalized in critical condition after being dragged by the axle of a trailing car. He planned to travel home to spend Sunday with his family.

Frank H. Ruby Lake Erie Liberty Street Mahoningtown Cochran Ruby Beaver Falls

Local social notes show guests visiting and traveling

Mrs H W Lowry of Akron visits Mr and Mrs Ralph Lowry in North Mill street. Mrs T H Greer and daughter travel to Youngstown for Sunday with friends. Mrs Josephine Martin leaves Court street to visit Mrs John Myers in Princeton. Robert Warn of Myers Vale and John Arnold of Du Bois visit Donald Lusk on Pine street. Mrs W Y Elliott leaves Murphysboro after visiting Mrs George Pearson on East street. Miss Carroll Calhoun visits Miss Rachel Morehead at East street. Rodgers Hall, Lowell Mass roommates. Miss Thatcher of Pueblo visits Miss Catherine Leslie of Pueblo. Leslie hosts grandparents Mr and Mrs J M Clark on Highland avenue. Mrs G E Gilmore and children arrive Independence Kans to summer with J R Sherrard and family on Milton street. Mrs H Dice Crawford and daughter Miss Carrie Dice and granddaughter Elizabeth Hodgkinson depart for Cambridge Springs for a few weeks. Rev Arthur G Roberts and wife from Boston vacation with Roberts’ brother on Carlisle street. Mr Roberts recently graduated at Newton Theological seminary and plans to locate in the west.

H. W. Lowry Akron, O Ralph M. Lowry North Mill Street T. H. Greer Croton Avenue Youngstown Josephine Martin Court Street John Myers Princeton Robert Warn Myersvale John Arnold du Bois Donald Lusk Pine Street W. Y. Elliott Murphysboro Tenn George Pearson East Street Carroll Calhoun Cleveland Rachel Morehead Rodgers Hall Lowell Mass Thatcher Pueblo Col Catherine Leslie J. M. Clark Highland Avenue G. E. Gilmore Independence, Kans City J. R. Sherrard Milton Street H. Dice Crawford Carrie Dice Elizabeth Hodgkinson Cambridge Springs Arthur G. Roberts Boston Carlisle Street Mr. Roberts Newton Theological Seminary West

Woman Encased in Glass Box Heads South for Health

In Fitchburg Massachusetts on June 27 a wealthy middle aged woman, Mrs William Tryon, who has suffered bronchitis and nervous trouble, travels to Salisbury North Carolina inside a large glass fronted box. She has stayed in a room with no air, believing air worsens her condition, and seeks a warmer climate.

United Press Fitchburg Mass William Tryon Salisbury N. C

Americans Sail for London to Compete in Olympic Games

Eighty American athletes depart New York aboard the Philadelphia for London amid a cheering send off of ten thousand spectators. Notables include Ralph Rose, Rector, Garrells, Shaw, Flanagan, McGrath and Talbott. Manager Mike Murphy expects victory in most events despite England’s favored status. The team will celebrate July 4 at sea with flags as King Edward inaugurates a 300000 stadium for 70 000 spectators. the marathon finishes at Windsor Palace grounds.

United Press New York United States Philadelphia London Maine California San Francisco Ralph Rose Rector Garrells Michigan Shaw Dartmouth Flanagan McGrath Talbott Mike Murphy England Edward Palace Grounds Windsor

Byler Brings Two Jumbo Eggs to City

D H Byler of Wilmington township brought two giant hen eggs to The News office on Saturday. Each egg measured 6 3 4 inches in circumference one way by 5 1 2 inches the other. The eggs looked alike and Byler believes they were laid by the same hen. He keeps Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Rocks and plans a large future poultry business focusing on Rhode Island Reds.

D. H. Byler Wilmington Township Mr. Byler Byler Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Rocks

One Dead and Fifty Hurt in Pa Train Wreck Near Pottsville

A Pennsylvania passenger train derailed at Delano near Pottsville in Mahano y City. Engineer Rauph of Pottsville was killed and all 50 passengers were injured as the engine baggage car and two day coaches toppled toward a 50 foot embankment. Flying glass and splinters caused many injuries.

United Press Mahanoy City Rauph Pottsville Pennsylvania Delano

One-Armed Man Swims Whirlpool At Niagara Falls

George Powell, 25, of Buffalo, a one-armed swimmer, swam the lower Niagara whirlpool rapids for 85 minutes aided only by a life preserver. He entered at Flat Rock and exited at Lewiston's Hilse dock, and was held 20 minutes by an eddy under the Lewiston bridge.

United Press Niagara Falls George Powell Buffalo

Frisco Clubman to Wed Chinese Woman

Oakland Cal June 27 Society received a shock today when it became known that Rockwell S Chapman a well known clubman will marry a full blooded Chinese on Monday. Chapman coast agent of the American La France Fire Engine company and a noted autoist.

United Press Oakland Cal Rockwell S&s Chapman la France Fire Engine Company

Lipton to Renew America's Cup Challenge With New Boat

London June 27 reports from reliable sources that Sir Thomas Lipton will soon issue a fresh challenge for the America's Cup using a new boat built to the latest American rules. The Shamrock IV currently used does not meet these rules.

United Press London Thomas Lipton Lipton

Chicago to Get Iroquois Memorial

An emergency hospital as a memorial to the victims of the Iroquois theatre fire is to be given to the city. The building will be located at 87 Market Street under a 99 year lease from the city.

Chicago Market Street

Pittsburg and Lake Erie R R Round Trip to Cleveland

Railroad fare of 3.00 for Cleveland and return in connection with N E A convention. Tickets on sale June 25 through July 1 inclusive with return limit July 1. For details on extensions and train arrangements see Ticket Agent Geo. W. Hamilton at 26919.

Pittsburg Lake Erie R. R Cleveland Return Geo. W. Hamilton Pennsylvania-Vandalia Vandalia

Mrs Elliott Guest of honor at New Castle club luncheon

Mrs W D McCreery hosted a luncheon at the New Castle club on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs W Y Elliott of Murphysboro Tennessee who was the guest of Mrs George Pearson. Mrs Elliott also had a luncheon hosted by Mrs C J Kirk and left the city Saturday morning.

W. D. McCreery North Jefferson Street New Castle Club W. Y. Elliott Murphysboro Tenn George Pearson East Street C. J. Kirk Highland Avenue Elliott City

Kenmar Display Noted in Another Paper Section

A fragment indicates the word Kenmar appears in another part of the newspaper, suggesting cross references or duplicated items within the issue.

National Protective Legion Office Relocated to 105 East North Istreet

The National Protective Legion announces its office move to 105 East North Istreet, Mrs. C, W. Allen. The change of address reflects the organization’s continued operations and outreach.

The National Protective Legion East North Istreet

Commencement of Business College Exercises Held at First Baptist

Graduation exercises for Smith's Business College were held Friday evening at the First Baptist church. A class of 55 presented a strong program featuring essays, orations, a class poem and diplomas. Graduates listed include Florence Agan, May Aquara, Bonnie Battley, Richard Johns, Olive Hay, Helen Rearie, Eva Mort, Pleasantly many others.

Smith’s Business College First Baptist Church Frank Leslie Shoemaker Plorence Agan Lenora Aquara Iveness Bonnie Battley Agnes Virginia Troddyn Helen Réarie Richard E. Johns M. Wilson Keith Olive Hay Scott F. Hershey Florence Catherine Agan William Ford Aiken Mary Lenora Aquara Bonnie D. Battley Marie Lillian Burns Elizabeth Mayme McMichael James V. Meegan J. A. McConahy Vashti Gungle Ethel L. Parker Sadie Powell C. L. Pisor Lena Lacy Rees Helen Rearie Emil Fred Ritti William Dale Russell Katherine Rohrer Leo R. Smith Bessie Sanderson J. C. Speer Lorenzo J. Stoner Mamie Swagger

McConnell Family Reunion Held at Volant Grove

The McConnell family gathered Friday in the Simi son grove at Volant for their annual reunion. No deaths since the last meeting. 83 year old Mrs. Mary McConnell attended. Officers elected: President Scott Paisley, Secretary Treasurer Parker McConnell, Historian Rev. W. G. McConnell.

McConnell Simison Grove Volant Mary McConnell Kinsey McConnell

Deaths of the Day William E Curry Funeral

The funeral of William E. Curry was held Friday from his parents home 118 East Falls street with large attendance. Rev Campbell conducted the services praising the deceased. Pallbearers were Charles and Samuel Curry Frank Knox Bert Davis Archie Hoffmaster and Mr Wylie. Interment followed at Oak Park cemetery.

William E. Curry East Falls Street Campbell Charles Samuel Curry Frank Knox Bert Davis Archie Hoffmaster Mr. Wylie Oak Park Cemetery

Six Real Estate Offers Across Edgewood West Madison and More

Five thousand five hundred buys an eight room modern house on Edgewood Avenue North Highland with two lots. Four thousand seven hundred buys an eight room modern house on West Madison Avenue with finished attic. Three thousand three hundred fifty buys a seven room Beaver Township home six miles away with cash and easy terms. Two thousand buys twenty acres in Northae Township six miles from the Seventh Ward works. Six thousand buys McClane property opposite the post office a prime business location. Trade possible for a residence in North Hill or Seventh Ward. Invest through our agency for a square deal and prosperity. Avoid stock schemes.

Edgewood Avenue North Highland Madison Avenue Beaver Township Northae Township Seventh Ward Works McClane North Hill East Side

Yale and Harvard Confident Ahead of Polo Grounds Showdown

New York June 27 Harvard and Yale both feel sure of winning the season finale at the Polo Grounds as each squad, having won a game apiece, eyes the final contest with strong confidence. Large delegations from New Haven and Cambridge attend to back their teams in the decisive clash.

United Press New York Yale Harvard New Haven Cambridge

Harvard Cannot Compete Abroad at Henley Regatta

United Press from London reports Harvard's victorious crew will not be allowed to race in English waters as Henley stewards rule that no foreign crews may participate in the regatta.

United Press London Harvard

Explosion at Ohio steel plant blamed for quake scare

Residents in Youngstown were terrified by a blast they believed was an earthquake. Officials later confirmed the tremor was caused by dynamite detonations at a local steel plant.

Youngstown Ohio Steel

Correction in Sheet Metal Workers Alliance officer name

In Friday's News the officer title for Claude Hepler was misprinted. The correct entry should read Conductor, Claud Hepler, replacing the erroneous correspondent secretary designation.

Sheet Metal Workers Alliance Claude Hepler Claud Hepler

Local business advertises service with Bell phone contact

An advertisement notes prompt service at 29 East Street with a Bell phone contact 1632. The brief urges readers to place orders and promises prompt, guaranteed work.

East Street Bell

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