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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
20
Hair cluster puff hats go on sale Friday morning with drastic cuts. 100 trimmed hats priced at five dollars for ten, four dollars for eight, three dollars for six, and two dollars for four. Styles include turbans large hats in spring and summer colors with varied trimmings.
Published every evening except Sunday by The News Company at Corner Sycamore Street and Apple Alley. Ownership listed as a partnership of Mrs. George E. Treadwell and Fred L. Rentz. Correspondence on public interest matters invited from all parts of the county.
Indiana unearthed a mastodon jaw bone three feet long as part of a paleontological find. A quip notes Senator John Kern wearing whiskers. Aviator Lincoln Beachy plans to skim the falls at Cascade Park and must pay admission for himself and his craft to the Old Mill.
A special section of the Sanitary Code bans smoking automobiles in New York City and imposes penalties for the offense. The polecat remark implies only a trivial objection exists to the prohibition.
Industrial corporations have delivered $40,000 to the city treasury in recent days. The revenue funds fire and police protection and will help finance sewers and pay several policemen, providing value to the public finances.
Reporters note excursionists in New Castle defy closures on drinking venues. Some respected locals fear festivities may end in public scandal and provoke lasting neighborhood talk.
Henry Druschel, poor director, seeks duties beyond a sinecure. He plans to furnish milk to babies in poor families during summer, praising humane charity. He cuts waste, investigates cases before aid, and uses saved funds for new charitable ventures aiding sick or starving infants.
The article notes a shift to a sane Fourth with bans on dynamite and loud devices after a deadly nationwide toll. Mayor Lusk earned praise for previous prohibitions and New Castle's last year’s fireworks spree passed without major accidents. Officials warn against laxness as celebrations return and youths may misuse explosives.
A young New Castle businessman was drawn for jury duty. Though busy and unable to spare time, he did not seek exile and accepted service as required by duty.
An editorials argues citizens should meet public service duties including jury duty and political offices despite abuse and lack of pay. It notes few volunteers for councils or school boards, warns cities may suffer when unqualified leaders govern, and stresses jury service underpins personal liberty.
Stephen Barrett Sr begins his 45th consecutive year as baggageman for the Lake Shore railroad in Franklin. He has not missed a full day in 44 years, with only half days missed due to illness. The article recalls the road’s 1867 opening, early staff, and oil shipments, noting Barrett’s longstanding service.
An employee of United States Steel will receive a short vacation for the Fourth of July. The Carnegie plant mill will shut down Saturday and resume operations Wednesday morning in this city.
E M Webster of the U S Department of Agriculture reports discovery of a parasite that destroys weevil on growing crops. The finding promises a biological control method to protect crops from weevil damage.
A collage of wry observations and brief notices. Jokes about taxes and motorists share space with odd anecdotes, royal surgery, fishing fantasies, and social quirks. Local mishaps, taxes due, and streetcar warnings mingle with humor about marriages, church, and everyday life.
A wedding tale recalls a baby’s uninterrupted shrieked entrance provoking guests and a remark by a bridesmaid. As the bridal party exits a delay allows a guest to mutter about babies at weddings prompting the bridesmaid to vow printed invitations reading No babies expected.
A Sunbury meeting formed the United States association to pool farm products and distribute via member stores in major centers. Trucks will transport goods and the operation will use a per cent system. The goal is to cut costs by removing middlemen and lowering prices for farmers and consumers.
A bloodhound posse searches the Cumberland area for the attacker of 18 year old Marie Bradour, daughter of farmer William G. Bradour. She was seized near her home, dragged to the cellar, bound and gagged, and remained captive until 2 a.m.
The first yacht club of the United States traces its founding to 1844. Its boat house was built in 1845 on the North River near Hoboken, and the first regatta took place in New York Bay that same year.
A brief fragment shows a character urging another to take prescribed pills. The exchange reveals friction and concern, with the line Then stop taking the pills I prescribed to you. followed by But I haven't taken any yet. Then take them.
Berlin June 29 Emper or William is the greatest land owner in Germany. His three estates total about 250000 acres with revenues added to his personal funds alongside a government allowance near five million dollars. Other large estates belong to Prince Pless Duke of Urest Duke of Ratibor and the King of Saxony.
Miss Adda Houk visits Ellwood City this week while Miss Hazel Houk returns from New Castle. A 62nd birthday party honors Mrs. W. W. Newton with about 40 relatives attending and a noon dinner followed by amusements and gifts.
Mrs. Chrissie E. Weller, wife of Charles C. Weller, dies at the family home in Shenango township after nearly a year of illness. Her death follows the burial of her husband’s brother Frank L. Weller in Hermon cemetery. She was 62 years old, lived in the county all her life, and leaves a large family. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 am at the residence, with interment in Hermon cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
A Trenton press dispatch reports the Republic Railway and Light Company is incorporated with 17.5 million dollars authorized capital. It aims to acquire the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company, operating street railways in Youngstown New Castle Sharon Niles and Warren plus lighting plants, with General Electric largely involved in the absorption plan.
The Bible school and Young People's convention of the Beaver Baptist association met Wednesday at First Baptist Church with many attendees. Officers for both groups were selected, and a symposium on the topic A Tree is Known by Its Fruit What of the Bible School Tree featured contributions from Fred Hazen Ira I Wilson Walter Dean Mrs Samuel Harlan and G L Reno Dr Stephenson of Philadelphia offered a closing summary.
In the Boston Transcript a witty exchange features Batchman declaring home the dearest place on earth and Pharlee noting a married man who has just faced coal and grocery bills. The brief swap plays on middle class domestic finance and family life.
If a family member or friend is afflicted, write to The Boeckel Sanitarium in Gowanda near Buffalo New York. Physicians have treated these cases for eleven years. Your family doctor may recommend this Sanitarium. All correspondence is confidential. Address Gowanda NY.
The News announces candidates for county office subject to general primaries. Cp. J. Allen of Wampum Pennsylvania, a member of Company B 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry, is listed for County Commissioner.
A local shop highlights a large assortment of frocks and tub dresses arriving for the Fourth next Tuesday. Women and girls are urged to choose styles described as different and pretty.
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