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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1911

Page

5

Ellwood City Shop Team to Meet Collegians at Shelby Park

Ellwood City hosts the Pennsylvania shop nine from New Castle next Saturday at 3 PM at Shelby park in a hoped for big crowd matchup. Levee will pitch for New Castle as in prior 10 to 5 win. Ellwood City counters with a strong local pitcher.

Ellwood City Pennsylvania Shop New Castle Ellwood City Collegians Shelby Park Pennsylvania Shops cElevey Mansfield Collegians Evans City Ellwood McKeesport

Ellwood stores open on Sunday sparks crackdown

Ellwood City merchants defy the Sunday observance drive by the People's Civic League. Police will arrest offenders in coming days as Rev. McDonald gathers evidence. Confec tionery shops stayed open prompting fines estimated at 4 dollars plus 7.10 in costs.

Ellwood City People’s Civic League McDonald Lawrence Avenue

Ellwood City Volunteer Firemen Plan Rock Point Outing

The Ellwood City volunteer firemen announce an annual outing at Rock Point before early next month with the firemen in full charge of activities and expected special events. A meeting is scheduled tonight to finalize arrangements for the event.

Ellwood City Rock Point

Quality or Quantity In Hair Remedy Ad From Detroit

An advertisement contrasts large bottle claims with Newbro's Herpicide amid warnings against cheaper remedies. It urges buying genuine Herpicide, noting it as the original scalp prophylactic that stops dandruff and hair loss. It offers a 10 cent sample and booklet via The Herpicide Co. Detroit with agents McKinley & Frintz.

Newbro Herpicide Co Dept. R Detroit Mich McKinley & Fri Ntz

Ellwood City Water Reservoir Fails State Health Order

A Ellwood City resident says the recal water company did not comply with a state health order requiring a cement bottom in the reservoir to prevent mud and contamination. Tadpoles were found after a recent cleaning, raising concerns of a typhoid outbreak if conditions persist. The local health board pushed the action, but the company has shown no apparent progress.

Ellwood City Recal Water Company State Board of Health

Ellwood City Shelby Wins Independent County Championship

Ellwood City Shelby defeats the fast Buhl team 5 to 4 to claim the independent championship of Lawrence and Mercer counties after a three game series. Pitcher Luther shined as Gould faltered late allowing Ellwood City to rally in the ninth inning. Next Saturday the locals host McKeesport.

Ellwood City Sharon Shelby Lawrence Mercer Buhlers Luther Gould Ohio Pennsylvania Buhl McKeesport

Duck Run Camp Cottage Becomes Local Favorite Destination

Duck Run on the Connoquenessing creek near Hazel Dell station on the New Castle and Harmony line gains popularity. A fine cottage replaces tents this season, set back from the creek to avoid high water. Ellwood City residents join the colony and many visitors attend Sundays, enjoying meals by an expert cook, a fine swimming hole, and ample fishing opportunities.

Hazel Dell New Castle Harmony Street Ellwood

Rastus Cousins Case Delayed In Sunday Shoes Shining Charge

Squire Kelly reserved his decision in the commonwealth versus Rastus Cousins charged with violating the Sunday observance law by shining shoes on Sunday at his stand on Lawrence avenue. The court requested ten days to review legal questions and will rule later this week. This is Cousins second arrest for the offense and he vows to fight to the end claiming shoe shiners operate Sunday in nearby towns.

Squire Kelly the Commonwealth Rastus Cousins Lawrence Avenue Cousins New Castle Lawrence County

Local notes nine brief items from Ellwood City region

Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs LeRoy Griffith formerly of New Castle. F C McKim of Sixth Street returns from Wampum. W J McKim bank cashier suffers rheumatism. P W Blocher Sixth Street jeweler returns from Pittsburg. Constable Geo Kron's rheumatism shows improvement. The People's National Bank of Ellwood City named U S postal savings bank depository for the July 10 opening.

LeRoy Griffith New Castle F. C. McKim Sixth Street Wampum W. J. McKim First National Bank P. W. Blocher Pittsburg Geo. Kron People’s National Bank of Ellwood City United States Postal Savings Bank

Mahoningtown Dog Begins Long Trip

A. D. Newell shipped Ma honing Elizabeth an 18 months old English setter from Mahoningtown to Portland Oregon. The dog, from a famous strain developed in the Sev enth ward kennels, faced heat delays before this five day and night journey began.

A. D. Newell Portland, Oregon Portland Ore Mr. Newell Seventh Ward

Unemployed Army Takes Vacation on Freight Trains

The report notes a surge of unemployed individuals taking trips during this period. Freights passing Mahoningtown on main lines carry passengers, with ten or fifteen sidedoor Pullman cars observed tied to freight rails as seen around the ward.

Mahoningtown

City clears Seventh ward streets after heavy rain

A large force worked yesterday to clear Seventh ward streets of mud from Sunday's storm. More than 50 wagon loads will be removed before finishing cleanup, says the street commissioner.

Seventh Ward

Driver Halts Runaway Horse After Wrecked Buggy

Frank Thompson of North Beaver Township was driving in the city yesterday when his horse frightened at a locomotive and bolted. Thompson kept a firm grip on the reins, preventing a dangerous runaway as the buggy was wrecked in the incident.

Frank Thompson Beaver Township

Shenango tan mill hot mills mostly running and cooling system

All hot mills at Shenango tan mill except two are now in operation after starting yesterday. The Greer mills are all in operation. By week’s end the Shenango mill air cooling system will be fully functional.

Shenango Tan Mill Greer Shenango Mill

Seventh warders go to camp on French creek this week

Several more Seventh warders have gone to the camp on French creek this week and more will go before the week ends. The camp will be maintained for a month or so and those leaving the ward anticipate a bully good time.

French Creek

Urey Couple Plan Auto Trip to Emlenton Pennsylvania

Dr and Mrs F F Urey of Liberty Street prepare to travel by car to Emlenton Pennsylvania toward the end of the week. They will stay over Sunday and the Fourth of July and return by auto.

F. F. Urey Liberty Street Emlenton

Local residents report short trips and returns

Guy Hildebrandt arrives from Youngstown for a few days. J. McCombs returns from a brief visit in New Brighton. Clyde Caufield and Roy McQuiston return from travels to Buffalo Chicago and other points. D. J. Rouse leaves for Huntingdon county. Eva Hamilton heads to Grove City to enter summer school. G W Maxwell returns from Mt Clemens and Huron Michigan improved in health. Frank Van Brocklin returns to Leadville to manage hotel business after visiting here.

Guy Hildebrandt Youngstown J. McCombs New Brighton Clyde Caufield Buffalo New York D. J. Rouse Huntingdon County Eva Hamilton Grove City Roy McQuiston Chicago G. W. Maxwell Seventh Ward Mt. Clemens Huron Mich Frank van Brocklin Leadville

Dead woman found on porch after three days

Mrs. Mary McAtee 72 of Mount Carbon was found dead on her porch in Pottsville after three days of sitting upright. The coroner attributed death to apoplexy and noted she had sat there daily, unnoticed, despite passersby.

Pottsville Mary McAtee Mount Carbon

Fruit and Provision Dealers Seek Government Intervention

London June 27 fruit and provision dealers report losses running into thousands of dollars in perishable goods due to the sailors strike and urge government action to end the stoppage.

London

One Remedy Every Family Needs This Summer

A noted medicine Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as essential for summer use. It costs a quarter and is sold by all dealers, recommended for family care against stomach issues.

Chamberlain

Camp O Joy Promises Modern Wild West Camp Experience

Tents of Camp O Joy rise north of Harbor Bridge in Shenango valley. Eli Lipsins Charles Nolan and Heinrich Deitch organize a commission style camp with no officers, cook to be hired, and rustic dining acts. The venture markets itself as up to date with a plan to entertain with big game hunts and camp camaraderie under starlit skies.

Camp O’joy Harbor Bridge Shenango Valley Eli S. Lipsins Charles Washington Nolan C. W. Nolan & Co Heinrich Deitch Guttridge & Rand Nolan Coney Island Maryland Broadway O’joy

Taft Accepts Missouri Delegation Invitation for St Louis Visit

President Taft accepted an invitation from the Missouri delegation representing the Million Population Club of St Louis to visit the city during his western trip next fall. The invitation was presented on behalf of the club.

Washington Taft Missouri Million Population Club of St. Louis

Lew Shira Returns From Short Overton Visit

Lew Shira has returned from a brief trip to Overton Ohio where he visited friends and reported a quick, pleasant stay with no notable incidents.

Lew Shira Overton, O

Harmony Board Elects Teachers for Eight Month Term

Harmony school board elects Principal S A Cooper of Conneaut Lake Room 3 Prof A L McClelland Polk Pa Room 2 Miss Ida Jackson Cochranton Room 1 Miss Ella Glenn Portersville All last year teachers reelected for their excellent work Tax levy remains ten mills School year to run eight months beginning Tuesday September 5 1911

Harmony School Board S. A. Cooper Conneaut Lake A. L. McClelland Polk Ida Jackson Cochranton Ella Glenn Portersville

Cure Eczema by Washing Away Germ Life

Advertises a dermatological preparation claimed to remove germ life and poisons causing eczema. Promises fast relief from itching and inflammation with one bottle suitable for infants and adults. Promoter: Geo W. Clatton's Drug Store.

Geo. W. Clatton

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