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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
14
A fragmented reminiscence recalls tears shed when a mother forbade playing with a troublesome figure, reflecting on childhood restrictions and the ache of exclusion. The passage hints at family dynamics and early hardship without concrete details.
Local chairmen from four railroad orders meet in New York Pittsburg and Chicago to sign an order calling a strike vote on eight hour day and overtime pay. Districts east central and west lead meetings with New Castle included. Vote to begin immediately after signing, with expected overwhelming support.
Instructions promote using refined coconut oil as a shampoo to avoid alkali in soaps. It claims coconut oil yields rich lather with minimal residue, cleanses scalp and hair, leaves hair soft and manageable, and is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
A family on West Madison Avenue will leave the last of the week to spend the summer at their cottage St. Elmo, located at Exposition Park on Conneaut Lake.
W Van Allen and his family relocate from Eastbrook to apartments above Mahoning Undertaking offices. He has assumed duties as caretaker of the company barns.
Mr and Mrs W J Elliott of North Liberty street were in Ellwood City for the funeral of Frank Dauphin among several Harmony line wreck victims in North Sewickley last week.
A large American flag is placed on the Mahoning M. I. church tower and will remain there for the foreseeable future. The flag is visible from a considerable distance and marks a local display.
Miss Alberta Emery of Fast Cherry Street has returned home from New Castle hospital after undergoing an appendicitis operation.
Mrs Eliza J Balmer of West Wabash avenue celebrated her 91st birthday last Sunday. She resides with her daughter Mrs F F Smith and enjoys excellent health for her age. Family members observed the event in a quiet, intimate gathering.
Household goods of Mrs Ida Van Eman have arrived from Slippery Rock. Mrs Van Eman and family will reside on Montgomery avenue.
A seven member party of New Castle Rubber company officials dined together yesterday at the Arlington hotel.
Passengers on the Mahoning Avenue traction line report rough rides over the Pennsylvania tracks. Larger street cars pass the crossing with less bounce, but smaller cars rock noticeably. Riders hope a remedy is found soon.
Francis X. Bushman stars with Beverly Rhayne in a five part military drama presented as a Metro wonder play at the Crescent theatre today. The show promises adventure and spectacle in a period-appropriate production.
John D. Sullivan of East Cherry street broke his left arm just above the wrist Monday afternoon near the St. Charles hotel on North Liberty street. He attempted a kick, lost his balance, and fell, breaking the bone in two places.
The Stand ard Bearers meeting at Mahoning M E church last evening focused on plans to attend the New Castle district picnic. The event is set for Cascade Park on Friday with members urged to participate.
Local social notes report visitors and illnesses including Mrs. Levinah Davis of Moravia and W. B. Park of West Cherry street Pittsburg trip. Births are recorded for Frank and Mrs. Weisbaker and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. McCarthy. Several residents travel to Sharon Youngstown and Pittsburg and others recover from illness.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the B a R T will hold a social on the lawn of the Madison Avenue Christian church property on West Madison avenue Thursday evening. With warm fair weather a large crowd is expected.
The Traction company placed a large number of asphalt bricks on North Liberty street between Madison avenue and Cherry street for repairing the street paving along and beside the tracks.
George Wilson of West Cherry Street returned home today from Shenango Valley hospital after an appendicitis operation. His condition is much improved.
Miss Helen McConnell of Volant has accepted a position as clerk at the store of J. Norris. She succeeds Miss Blodwen Evans, who recently resigned on account of ill health.
Mrs J R Kane and her son William announce a summer outing or trip, with plans for a family excursion and potential travel arrangements noted in this brief notice.
An advertisement endorses Peterson's Ointment for eczema old sores burns cuts and more. A testimonial from Mrs. F Y Root of Buffalo New York claims eleven years of leg sores and hospital danger resolved by the ointment with a money back guarantee through Clutton Drug Co. and Peterson Bros. Buffalo.
A brief sketch contrasts a man who boasts only of his ancestors with another who refuses to pity him. The exchange questions whether lacking personal achievement merits sympathy and exposes social sarcasm about heritage.
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