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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
18
A millinery retailer announces half price on 100 trimmed hats starting Friday after the Fourth. Hats include spring and summer models turbans and large hats in all colors with smart trimmings. Prices slashed to $5 from $10 $4 from $8 $3 from $6 and $2 from $4. Aimed at quick turnover with a wide selection for shoppers.
June brides come in droves as Indiana uncovers a mastodon jaw bone three feet long. Senator Kern may wear whiskers for reasons tied to the discovery. Aviator Beachy plans to skim the falls at Cascade Park and will face admission for himself and craft at Old Mill. New York City bans smoking automobiles under a sanitary code with penalties. The polecar tolerates only “anything on” smoking cars, a point of contention.
Industrial corporations have paid $40,000 into the city treasury in taxes over recent days. They receive fire and police protection in return, and the payments help defray sewer costs and the salaries of several policemen.
Excursionists are cutting New Castle as public drinking places stay shut. Even respected locals worry that an excursion will end with a homeward condition that fuels neighborhood talk for weeks.
Henry Druschel, a city official, pursues active aid for poor families. He plans to supply milk to babies in summer, cites savings by removing unworthy cases, and investigates each case before helping. His thrifty approach funds further charitable ventures for the sick and undernourished infants.
The piece urges sane Fourth celebrations over dangerous noise devices amid past injuries and fires nationwide. Mayor Lusk earned praise for banning dynamite sounds. Last year New Castle had its largest Independence Day event without accidents. this year officials warn against recklessness as absence of a central celebration may leave youth to celebrate unsafely.
A young New Castle businessman was drawn for jury service recently. Although busy, he did not seek excusal and accepted the duty willingly remarking that it was the public service he owed.
The piece argues citizens should serve in public roles beyond jury duty while noting many evade public service. It lauds business leaders who run for council or school board without pay, cautions against abuse and criticism, and emphasizes jury duty as foundational to liberty, urging responsibility.
Franklin notes Stephen Barrett Sr begins his 45th year as baggage man for the Lake Shore railroad. He has not missed a full day in 44 years, with only half days off due to illness. The item recounts the road's 1867 opening, early staff, and initial operations toward Jamestown and Oil City.
United States Steel employees will take a short vacation as the Carnegie plant in this city shuts down from Saturday and reopens Wednesday morning.
A mosaic of curiosities and wry reflections ranges from literary hints to local gossip. Observations on taxes, tavern talk, crime, and everyday life mingle with jokes about parks, cars, and fashion, all voiced in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper tone.
A wedding guest complains about a baby’s constant shrieks causing annoyance. The bridesmaid angrily agrees and jokes that invitations will read in the corner, No babies expected, highlighting the tension over infants at ceremonies.
A Sunbury Pennsylvania meeting of the state grange organized the United States association to connect farmers with consumer markets. Farms will supply members to association stores in large centers, using automobile trucks and a per cent system. The goal is to cut costs by removing middlemen and lower living costs for farmers and consumers.
A posse with bloodhounds searches near Cumberland Maryland for the assailant of 18 year old Marie Bradour daughter of wealthy farmer William G Bradour. She was seized under the grape arbor at her home dragged to the cellar bound and gagged and held until 2 AM.
The first yacht club of the United States was founded in 1844. Its boat house rose in 1845 on the North River near Hoboken. That year the first regatta was held in New York Bay.
A dialogue shows a doctor telling a patient to stop the prescribed pills. The patient replies he has not taken any yet, and the doctor insists they should be taken. The exchange ends with the doctor urging compliance.
Berlin June 29 Emperor William is identified as the greatest land owner in Germany with 83 estates covering about 259000 acres. Revenues from these holdings flow into the Kaiser alongside a government allowance near 5 million dollars. Other major landowners include Prince Pless 125000 acres Duke of Urest 100000 acres Duke of Ratibor 82000 acres and the King of Saxony 75000 acres.
Miss Adda Houk visiting Ellwood City this week while Miss Hazel Houk returns from New Castle. A birthday party honored Mrs W W Newton of this place for her 62nd birthday with about 40 relatives present. A dinner was served around noon and 100 postcards were exchanged along with gifts.
Mrs Chrissie E Weller 62 died at home after a long illness. Her husband Charles C Weller and three sons and six daughters survive. Her brother James H Frew and sisters Jane Frew Ella and Mrs D S McCaslin also survive. Funeral Friday at 10 AM at the family residence with Hermon cemetery burial. Flowers requested to be omitted.
A Trenton dispatch reports the Republic Railway and Light Co. is incorporated with 17.5 million dollars authorized capital. It plans to acquire the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Co., which runs street railways in Youngstown New Castle Sharon Niles and Warren and holds lighting plants in several cities. General Electric is said to be largely interested in the absorption plan.
The Bible school and Young People's convention of the Beaver Baptist association met at First Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon with many in attendance. Officers for both groups were to be chosen, and a symposium titled A Tree is Known by Its Fruit What of the Bible School Tree prompted discussion by Fred Hazen Ira I Wilson Walter Dean Mrs Samuel Harlan and G L Reno Dr Stephenson of Philadelphia gave a closing summary.
A Boston Transcript quip asks about who said a line claiming home is the dearest place on earth. The remark targets a married man who just received coal and grocery bills.
If a family member or friend suffers from drunkenness or a drug disease, write to The Boeckel Sanitarium Gowanda near Buffalo New York. Physicians have treated such cases for eleven years and confidential correspondence is assured. Address Gowanda NY.
The News lists candidates for county office subject to the next general primaries. The notice names individuals and parties seeking election and outlines the upcoming primary process and dates for voter participation.
J ALLEN of Wampum PA listed as a member of Company B 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry in county records for the county commissioner notice. The notice notes his service in the Civil War era unit with formal enrollment details.
A florist note describes a wide range of pretty tub dresses for women and girls for the upcoming Fourth of July. The shop has ordered a large assortment and states they are ready for customers next Tuesday.
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