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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
31
Upright piano offered by Sharp Piano Co at 331 E Washington St in good tone and action with a marred case. Price listed as 150 dollars. Contact 26716 for details.
The borough of Bessemer sues Mike Costa claiming a barrel of grape juice turned to wine violated a local liquor ordinance. Costa argues the arrest under the ordinance was invalid and the measure unconstitutional. The case, before Judge Emery, was continued to next Monday for testimony and argument. The report notes Costa’s prior arrest, fine, and bail.
Dr. Herbert A. Ellis of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in New Castle will respond Sunday evening to a local attorney's challenge about agnosticism. The attorney, unnamed, will attend to pose questions, with the reply to be delivered publicly or in print.
S Voorhees, proprietor of the Crystal restaurant, told council the mercantile assessment was too high. The council reduced the tax from 15 to 12 dollars.
Lovers of art may view one of America’s finest watercolors, F. F. English’s Homeward Bound, loaned from the Henderson Company collection in Cincinnati, at Marvin Electric’s store. The work, rarely seen outside major galleries, is brought to the city for a brief showing and celebrates English as a leading watercolorist and Pennsylvanian Academy alumnus.
The article profiles a Pennsylvania artist, member of the Art Club of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Sketch Club. It notes his 1903 Memorial American Art exhibition gold medal in watercolors, strong market demand, and cultivation of Pennsylvania rural scenes. It mentions his studio, travels in Holland Nova Scotia and Great Britain, and his skill in rendering farm life and horses with precise anatomy and lifelike action.
Louis Gordon and Thomas Blackmore were placed in the Allegheny county workhouse today by Sheriff William G. Andrews. Gordon received eight months for a liquor charge and Blackmore eight months for felonious shooting.
Dave Valiensi and his attorney Mont L. Riley appeared before council to arrange sidewalks in front of the 8S Jefferson street property near the bridge. Council instructed prompt completion of the work.
City council members and civic groups met in Fountain Inn to choose a site for a proposed Tourists camp. Three sites were under consideration including part of the sewage disposal plant property along route 77, William Hill’s Paper Mill dam area, and Cascade Park ground with protection offered.
E. L. Smith of Wallace Avenue, longtime ticket receiver, was presented with a chest of silver by the Veterans of the HB and A Division this morning. Ollie Irwin spoke, and Smith thanked the group before departing with his wife for Douglas Lake, Michigan, for a two week visit with daughter Elizabeth. He will move to Philadelphia afterward while Mrs. Smith stays until September.
Daughters of Veterans will meet this evening at 7 30 on the second floor of the city building due to the third floor chamber being unavailable. Members are asked to note the changed venue as important business will be addressed at the gathering.
Austen, a colored man residing at 319 Preston avenue, was severely injured at 9 20 p m Monday when struck by an automobile driven by Benj Brown of 218 Long avenue. He was crossing near the corner of Long avenue and Moravia street and is hospitalized with left shoulder pain. Brown told police he did not see the pedestrian because another automobile blocked his view.
The Lawrence county W C T U executive committee will meet Friday June 30 at 10 30 am in Y W C A rooms. Time change to accommodate a flying squadron meeting. Officers Margaret Walker president D F Ralph vice president T A Gilkey secretary. Also notes two fire calls last night none of which caused loss. Fire at Electric Laundry 301 9 Croton avenue due to boiler sparks. Still alarm at 11 30 pm at 308 North Mercer street garbage pile.
In the Estate of A. M. Eley late of Lawrence County Penna. Letters testamentary have been issued to the undersigned. All indebted persons should pay promptly and all claims must be presented without delay. Angeline Eley Execution Clark and White Wallace Block Legal June 6 13 20 27 July 4 11.
The Valley Temple No. 167 will convene Wednesday June 28 at 2 30 PM in Mikado hall for officer elections. Myrtle C. Dantzler D R presiding.
Sunshine Kensington members met Monday evening hosted by Mrs Laura Eliott of West Falls Street. Special guests included Mrs Elizabeth Scales Mrs Carrie Prossit and Mrs Myrtle Dantzler. Sewing dominated the evening and lunch was served by the hostess with help from Mrs Nina Gilmore and Mrs Retta Ward. In two weeks Mrs Julia Wilson of State Street will entertain.
The city council today voted to exempt St. Vitus church from taxes on certain properties. The move mirrors the council’s action from the prior year.
Silk resists weather better than linen, demonstrating superior durability and performance in varying outdoor conditions. The comparison highlights textile longevity and comfort in humidity and exposure.
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