News Company Official Front Page Notice
Special notice lists officers Jah G. Treadwell trustee president Ames Ray vice president W T Treadwell secretary L Rentz treasurer and manager editor ed W Gallant city editor, publishing daily except Sunday from Corner Sycamore and Apple Way New Castle Va entered second class matter. All checks and notices should be sent to The News Company New Castle Pa not to individuals.
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Jah G. Treadwell
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Ames
Ray
W. Treadwell
Eees
L. Rentz
Treas
Man
W. Gallant
New Ceetle
Electric Co Stages Moral Light Show At Camp Meet
The New Castle Electric Co lights Berger’s grove camp meeting with a brilliant display while the valley below remains engulfed in darkness. The paper praises the company for showcasing a moral tableau contrasting virtue and vice as it presses councils to accept a new contract and higher illumination.
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Highland Avenue
Free Methodist Brethren
New Castle Electric Co
Berger's
Berger's Grove
Milton
Dante
Electric Co
Hanker
Dope on a religious baseball challenge from clerics and lawyers
A quirky column notes a preacher baseball team challenging lawyers with a Monday game. It recalls a former minister in old attire and mocks lawyers for long cases, suggesting the preachers may have an edge in base running while wagering 3 to 2 on the outcome.
Building a Cattery Opens on Benedict Property
Mrs Clifford B Harmon of Greenwich Connecticut yesterday started a $15000 cattery project with 28 cats and 24 kittens. The facility will span more than two acres on Commodore Benedicts Indian Harbor property and will house prize winning animals.
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Clifford B. Harmon
Greenwich
Cattery plans include eight rooms and a seven room cottage
The proposal details eight rooms with nineteen cat runs and modern amenities such as hot and cold water electric light gas cooking two baths a kittens nursery steam heat and other improvements plus a seven room superintendent cottage. Critics question Mrs Harmon wealth and motive noting she has no children and may fund the hobby out of curiosity rather than need.
Divorce and Insurance Motives In Police Court
In a police court session mayor Tyler questions a colored woman living with a man while not divorced from her first husband. She admits plans to rely on life insurance and why she avoids divorce, stating fear of losing insurance money if the first husband dies first. She confirms intent to marry the other man for insurance.
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Tyler
Pittsburg
Ex County Supt. of Schools Tells Cat Comeback Tale
Ex county superintendent J. R. Sherrard relates his belief in the old saying that a cat will come back. He recounted sending his cat to a friend in Eastbrook, boxing it and covering the crate so the cat would think it cannot tell day from night. Two weeks later the cat appeared at his kitchen door, proving the adage true.
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J. R. Sherrard
Sherrard
Eastbrook
Mr. Sherrard
Hard to Make Books Balance in Civil War Scrip Days
An old timer recalled bookkeeping during Civil War times noting five cent scrip and complex settlement rules. If a bill was under 3 cents, two cents were gained. if over 3 and under 5, losses occurred. He described daily surpluses or deficits when settlements were made.
Seaside display of September Morn draws little fuss
The city sees few disturbances over copies of the famous painting in a window. The art dealer reports only comments and no requests to remove the unclad Miss from view as she enjoys the sea breeze and morning plunge.
Boxer Jack Young quits shooting craps for boxing return
City dog catcher turned boxer Jack Young arrived in town this morning saying he has quit shooting crap and other bad habits. He is now in New Wilmington training on the college athletic field and running track while planning a comeback to professional boxing.
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Jack Young
New Wilmington
Jack
Specters of Speakeasies Reported Across Center Street
Mrs Nana Tucker testified before His Honor recounting numerous speakeasies on Center Street. She could not name operators but said many are present. The mayor pledged investigations into the illicit establishments.
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Nana Tucker
Tyler
Center Street
Oxyoline Treatment Office Advertises Health Guar antee
The Oxyoline and Chiropractic Treatment office at 31 North Jefferson street claims no risk in using Oxyo line therapy. It promises superior results for hay fever asthma catarrh and many ailments including tuberculosis early stage rheumatism diabetes Brights disease melancholia insomnia nervousness deafness and other blood diseases with a positive guarantee.
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Bright
Oxyoline and Chiropractic Treatment Office
North Jefferson Street
Felix Invisible Belt Demonstration Draws Thousands
Thousands gather to see the Felix Invisible Belt shown to end reliance on rigid leather belts and suspenders. Demonstration held Saturday June 28 by Winter Bros. advertisement.
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Winter Bros
The Iceman and a Day in Our Town
A quirky verse set notes on the iceman delivering at four in the morning and a string of local observations. It follows with brief musings on railroads, divorces, politics, and everyday humor from New Castle and Harrisburg, reflecting early 20th century small-town life.
Insanity Claim Sparks Debate On Child Rearing
A claim says petted children may become insane, with some remaining peevish into adulthood. A U S Senate bill proposes a two dollar per day job for any willing person, though the wage is unlikely to spur many to work.
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U. S. Senate
City Expenses in June Reach $75,000
City Controller Lyman Hughes announced that New Castle running expenses for the present month totalled about $75,000. Bills were paid in a flood after council deadlock delayed appropriations, with $21,000 of the total covering certificates paid.
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New Castle
Lyman Hughes
Grass Fire on Wilmington Ave Alarm Prompted Response
Firemen were called yesterday afternoon after an alarm from box 19 to a grass fire on Wilmington Avenue. No injuries or further details provided.
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Wilmington Ave
Box 19
Wilmington Avenue
First United Presbyterian Picnic at Cascade Park Today
The annual Sunday school picnic of the First United Presbyterian congregation is being held at Cascade Park today.
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First United Presbyterian
Cascade Park
When the Plow Handle Balks A City Man
A city man asks a farmer about plowing in a field. The farmer says work is easy until mid afternoon when the plow handles begin fighting the man, who then fights back. The anecdote notes that any job has tough periods and compares farming to other trades.
Small elastic hygienic adjustable item demonstrated
An advertisement entry notes a product described as small, elastic, hygienic and easy to adjust. Demonstrations occurred on Saturday, June 28, presented by Winter Bros.
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Winter Bros
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