The News Company Information and Contact Details
The notice lists publication schedule and offices in New Castle Pennsylvania. It names owners Mrs. George E. Treadwell and Fred L. Rentz with manager Wells. It provides editorial and business phone numbers and subscription rates for daily and weekly issues. It requests correspondence about public interest from county readers.
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the News Company
George E. Treadwell
Fred L. Rentz
Wells
Maditor
McGuffey for the Hall of Fame Debate Rages on
An editorial questions plans to reserve two Hall of Fame niches in New York for Lindley Murray and William Holmes McGuffey. It criticizes honoring textbook authors amid the hall's reputation, noting McGuffey's readers shifted away from purely moral tales, while acknowledging his lasting cultural memory in homes and schools.
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Hall of Fame
New York
Lindley Murray
William Holmes McGuffey
Mr. Murray
Pennsylvania
McGuffey
Chance to Learn to Swim Starts This Evening
The YMCA offers a swimming instruction course led by Mr John Herbert at the second dam near the Paper mill this week at 6 30 each evening except Wednesday. Participants will learn basic skills and progress to speed and distance swimming to save lives.
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Young Men's Christian Association
John Herbert
Herbert
Camping: a whimsical looking for nature’s comforts
A dialect laden vignette celebrates roughing it outdoors. It jokes on tent life from cooking over wood fires to sleeping under trees while dodging mosquitoes and snakes and notes the lure of modern indoor comforts. The piece mocks rustic pleasures and ends with a nod to modern house living.
Hints and Patches from the Nation and Newsroom
The column blends quips about fools and travels with a dose of social commentary. It notes balloon chatter, political jests, and local disputes, citing Jeffersonian humor and the cost of Fourth of July funds, with mentions of Reno stunts and New Castle noise.
Booster spirit fuels campus rally optimism
All college students have a yell they see as the big noise yet boosters remain quiet when it comes to fundraising and support. The piece contrasts student morale with booster activity, hinting at a need for stronger campus backing.
Beav er Falls Fourth Cheer Becomes Balcony Crash
Donald Martin son of Rev J S Martin narrowly escaped serious injury after stepping through a skylight on the YMCA roof while balloons were being launched to advertise New Castle’s Fourth of July celebration. He fell about 12 feet into an unlit room, caused a frightful scene, then recovered and helped finish the advertising hike with his companions. Thousands from Beaver Falls are expected for New Castle’s big celebration.
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New Castle
Beaver Falls
Donald Martin
Rev
J. S. Martin
Sloan
Reed
Martin
Mr. Martin
Martin, Jr
Americans Eat Much Meat
A reader notes that Americans consume a large share of meat compared with other peoples, marking them as among the most liberal meat eaters outside Australasia.
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Earth
Australasia
Mrs Morse Fights for Husband's Freedom
Mrs Charles W Morse, wife of a convicted financier, directs a public sale of the couple’s home furnishings. Her stated aim is to win freedom for her husband, while she occasionally withdraws certain items to which she is attached.
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Charles W. Morse
Morse
Ministers Adjourn For The Summer Session
The Ministerial association met Monday morning and held their usual session. Dr H F Given delivered the address on The Ministers Vacation and a lively discussion followed. The association adjourned to meet August 22.
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H. F. Given
Twenty Boys Set for Camp McGill Trip
About twenty boys left the Y M C A this morning for Camp McGill along Slippery Rock near Elliott's Mills. Officials report everything is in readiness for the campers.
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McGill
Slippery Rock
Elliott's Mills
Eight Mahoning riders visit New Castle area ahead of Big Fourth race
A party of eight Mahoning Motor Cycle club members from Youngstown toured New Castle Mercer Sharon Lordstown and other towns yesterday while laying plans for the Independence Day race. They expect forty entrants and predict strong showings in the New Castle event. Notables in the group included Captain Hartman and George Brenner.
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New Wilmington
Mercer
Sharon
Lordstown
Jackson
Youngstown
Captain Hartman
George Brenner
F. H. Woodworth
Clyde Morgan
H. Albaugh
W. E. Waldron
M. M. Reese
A. C. Lobinger
New Castle
Balloons Attract Large Chase In New Wilmington
On Saturday evening New Wilmington erupted in a balloon chase as balloons released by the New Castle Fourth association drifted over the village. A crowd pursued the aerials and captured attached certificates, found to be valuable, amid village wide excitement and chatter.
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New Wilmington
New Castle
Big Fourth Association
Runaway Teams Startled Road in Wilmington Township
A double runaway occurred Saturday afternoon as Mr. Stinedorf’s cornworker team bolted along the highway toward New Wilmington. The frightened team caused a second rig waiting on the road to join the sprint. Both wagons were stopped after a mile or more. no serious injuries reported.
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Wilmington Township
Stinedorf
New Wilmington
Presbyterian Sunday School Social Honors Attendance Leaders
The Sunday school of the Presbyterian church will hold a social at the church on Thursday evening. The event rewards the classes with the best attendance record from the past year, banqueted by the others.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Professor Thompson Resigns for Glenshaw High Post
Prof. A. K. Thompson, after two years at Hickory high, resigns to join the faculty of Glenshaw high school.
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A. K. Thompson
Hickory High School
Glenshaw High School
Children’s Day Exercises At Methodist Church
A large crowd attended last night as children’s day exercises were held at the Methodist church and the program, previously published in The News, was carried out.
Local Society and Travel Notes Across Towns
Sampson pitched for Volant on Saturday. Norman Allen to Pittsburg this morning. Mrs. Kemp spends the day in New Castle. Prof. Norman Igo went to New Castle this morning. Arthur Jewell home from Pittsburg over Sunday. State Bank Examiner G. H. Getty home over Sunday. Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Troup visiting New Castle today. Ralph Reed of New Castle spent Sunday at home here. Union service last night at First U P church. Funeral of Mrs. McCreary held at Neshannock Falls this morning. Robert Taylor returned to Canonsburg this morning after a short visit here. A crowd of young ladies picnicked on Sloss's lawn Saturday afternoon. W. S. Bell of Grove City visiting Burgess J. C. Bell in New Wilmington. Work rapid on new brick house by the Misses Hope on Vine street. Hugh M. Hinkson and Miss Janette Shaner of New Castle at Hotel McCreary Sunday afternoon. Mrs. J. J. Ashenhurst of Colorado Springs, visiting here two weeks, left this morning. Presbyterian Women's Missionary society to meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Falkman's. Raymond Kirkbride elected to represent Presbyterian Christian Endeavor at state convention at Franklin next month.
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Norman Allen
Pittsburg
Robert Taylor
Canonsburg
Sloss
W. S. Bell
Grove City
Burgess J. C. Bell
New Wilmington
Misses Hope
Vine Street
Hugh M. Hinkson
Janette Shaner
New Castle
Brown Hamilton Adopt Standard of Excellence
Lawrence County Sabbath school executive board meets at the Y M C A and adopts the Pennsylvania Sunday schools standard of excellence. A front line certificate marks the achievement with a five year record in multiple colors. Requirements include Sunday sessions, monthly teachers meetings, district and county conventions, cradle roll, home department, teacher training, annual statistical report before May 1, and county offerings for county state and international work. Applications go to county association secretary Mrs. J L Stratton.
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Lawrence County Sabbath School Executive Board
Sunday Schools of
Pennsylvania
State Asociation
J. L. Stratton
W. Yf Burns
East Washington Street
Deaths of the Day Richard W. Welsh
Richard W. Welsh former Pennsylvania company conductor in this city died Saturday at his home 245 East Cherry Street after a illness from Brights disease. He was 38 years old born May 22 1872 in Beaver county son of John Wesley and Jeannette Garwood Welsh. Survived by wife and several siblings. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the residence Valley View cemetery interment to follow.
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Richard W. Welsh
Pennsylvania Company
East Cherry Street
Brights
Mr. Welsh
Beaver County
John Wesley Welsh
Jeannette Garwood Welsh
Brotherhood of
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
Edward Welsh
Crowsville
Erie County
Frank
Detroit
Titus
Beaver Falls
Charles Sheutter
Homewood
Olive Wallace
Valley View Cemetery
Funeral of John A Lewis Held at Home in Neshannock
The funeral service for John Allen Lewis drowned at the second dam in Neshannock creek was conducted Saturday at 1:30 PM at the family home 109 Chestnut Street by Dr. A R Rich of Epworth M E Church. Interment followed at Graceland cemetery with friends serving as pallbearers.
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John Allen Lewis
Neshannock Creek
Chestnut Street
A. R. Rich
Epworth M. E
Graceland Cemetery
Death of Samuel G. Anderson in Mount Washington Pittsburg
Samuel G. Anderson, 53, died Friday night at 309 Southern Avenue Mount Washington Pittsburg. He was married to Sarah Love Anderson. Funeral services will be held at the late residence Monday afternoon.
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Samuel G. Anderson
Southern Avenue
Mount Washington
Pittsburg
Anderson
Sarah Love Anderson
Ward's Bread Listed at Knox & Son's Store
Ward's Bread available at Knox and Son's, location linked to Ward's brand bread products with 265 tf tag noted in catalog or price list.
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Tno
Knox & Son's
Social Roundup of Visits and Guests Across towns
Edenburg news lists Elizabeth Miller visiting Olive Raub. Carl and Mrs Cover host friends in New Castle. Blanche Robinson visits locally. Homer Fenton spends a week visiting in New Castle. Joseph McClelland visits sister R E Beight. W A Hoffmaster weekend guests in West Middlesex. James Morrison ill with pneumonia. Edna Bashline from Pittsburg visits her uncle Joseph Bashline. Rev Greer conducts union services in New Bedford. W G Yolton from Pittsburg visits B W Cover. T C Limberg and Mrs Limberg visit McWilliams in New Castle. Mrs Will Weitz visits with her parents Ira and Mrs Beight. Helen Christy from Conneautville stays with aunt C A Mitcheltree. Mrs Walter Palmer returns from New Castle hospital fully recovered. Jesse Rogers from Meadville visits sister and husband Carl Mitcheltree. Miss Mary McJriken from Pittsburg returns home after visiting sister Mrs Wylie Wallace. Jesse Richards from North Side Pittsburg visits sister-in-law Mrs Henrietta Richards. Mrs Harry Park and children Joe and Elsie return after week with Pittsburg Park family. Mrs Norman McClelland and daughter Hazel of Youngstown visit Z T Robinson’s family. Lowellville merchants outing at Conneaut Lake planned for Wednesday. Mrs R H McCullough goes to Mannington WV to stay with daughter and husband Abram Gaskill. Miss Eastman of Ada visits Wylie Wallace. Dr Mitchell visits Shenango Valley hospital. Mr and Mrs D P Needler and granddaughter Margaret spend Sunday with Lewis Needler family. Mrs Will Needler and sons head to Southington to visit Charles and Chalker family for a month.
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James McWilliams
New Castle
Will Weitz
Seventh Ward
Ira Beight
Helen Christy
Conneautville
C. A. Mitcheltree
Walter Palmer
New Castle Hospital
Jesse Rogers
Meadville
Carl Mitcheltree
Mary McJriken
Pittsburg
Wylie Wallace
Jesse Richards
North Side
Henrietta Richards
Harry Park
Joe
Elsie
James Park
Norman McClelland
Hazel
Youngstown
Z. T. Robinson
Lowellville
Conneaut Lake
R. H. McCullough
Southington
Charles Chalker
Ballinger Pinchot report discussed through next winter
The Ballinger Pinchot report is reviewed at length and is expected to fade from public attention by the time winter arrives, leaving little memory of its details.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Unusual Marriage Unites 70 Year Old Bride and 68 Year Old Groom
Mrs. Mary M. Kemp aged 70 and Mr. Lewis Shriner 68 of Mercer Pa were married last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Zanene a niece of the bride by Rev J Elmer Campbell of the Third United Presbyterian church The bride has lived with her daughter Mrs C H Bowker for years The groom a Civil War veteran is well known
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J. Elmer Campbell
Third United Presbyterian Church
Mary M. Kemp
Lewis Shriner
Mercer
Zanene
C. H. Bowker
Old Folks' Service at Second U P Church
The Old Folks' services gathered Sunday morning at the Second United Presbyterian Church with many elder members attending. The church was decorated with summer flowers and Rev. C. Gamble delivered a sermon titled The Prayer of the Aged.
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U. P
CG. Gamble
Property Sold by the Sheriff in Union Township
Sheriff Whaley sold multiple lots in Union township belonging to James H. Kemp this morning. Peter Reynolds and Henry McCreary purchased the property for $1,200 after it was seized on an execution issued by Mary Gerhard.
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Union Township
James H. Kemp
Sheriff Whaley
Peter Reynolds
Henry McCreary
Mary Gerhard
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NEW Wilmington Notes
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Elizabeth Miller
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Homer Fenton
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