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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1911

Page

25

Mrs Champ Clark Boss of School Taught

C A Tooreyson of Ladonia, a St Louis wholesale grocer, recalls 1870s school days with Miss Bennett of Callaway county, then wife of Speaker Clark. Charlie Clark and three others were the class pranksters, earning a whipping and a court appearance after they punished a tattler named Bill Ficklin.

Champ Clark Boss C. A. Tooreyson Ladonia St. Louis Charlie Peck Martinsburg Miss Bennett Miss Bennet Charlie Clark Tom Roach Will Ficklin

Woman of Today Praised for Wealth Temper and Looks

Advertisement touts Amberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets to correct faulty digestion. Claims include improving digestion and overall health, with the product offered for sale by all eaters.

Amberlain

Roosevelt Ambition Question Turns to Coin Incident

A humorous exchange pivots on a U S president’s declared ambition to die in battle. The reply shifts to a quip about dying on the coins of a person who stepped on the speaker’s toes, reflecting playful wartime bravado and social wit.

Roosevelt

Unused Lawrence building avoids crowding fears

The Lawrence school building, completed years ago, has second floor rooms unused and unfinished, ensuring no crowding in the near future. No settlement recommendations exist yet for the Newell avenue grading damages as a council committee seeks to agree a fair schedule with property owners.

Lawrence Newell Avenue

Seventh Ward Ladies Enjoy Early Breakfast at Cascade Park

A crowd of young ladies from the Seventh ward attended an early morning breakfast at Cascade park. The guests listed include Misses Georgine Maxwell Helen Maxwell Lillian Daugherty Helen Walters Nellie Brothers Ruby Clark Marie Keast Leola Thompson and Mrs. McClurg and Mrs. Ralph Wettich. The event was enjoyed by all.

Seventh Ward Cascade Park Georgine Helen Maxwell Lillian Daugherty Helen Walters Nellie Brothers Ruby Clark Marie Keast Leola Thompson McClurg Ralph Wettich

Round Heads versus Square Heads Twilight Baseball Clash

An evening twilight game is planned for Monday on the new grounds between teams named The Round Heads and The Square Heads. They met Tuesday afternoon in an eleven inning thriller that drew a large crowd.

Roundheads

Pennsylvania Shops Baseball Team Schedules Two Fourth of July Games

The Pennsylvania shops baseball team plans two home games on July Fourth at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM against the Ft Wayne Shops team. Both games are set at the local grounds.

Pennsylvania Shops Ft. Wayne Shops

Seventh ward market filled with home grown berries

The Seventh ward markets offer raspberries strawberries gooseberries and other berries and fruits grown locally. Farmers report an extra good crop this year and sales reflect the bounty.

Seventh Ward

Local Social Notes From Wampum to Pittsburg

Miss Ora Brest visits Wampum while Mrs. James A. Raney spends yesterday in Youngstown. Cora Brest of Mt. Jackson visits the Seventh ward, and Ed Mitchell departs for Puaski. Merle Adams attends a Youngstown picnic. Helen Walters returns from a Youngstown visit. C B Wymer on Clayton street visits Pittsburg. J P Walters of B and O off work due to illness. George Shriver of Pennsylvania shops sidelined by back injury. Mrs. F E Dibbley returns from a Chewton parental visit.

Ora Brest Wampum James A. Raney Youngstown Cora Brest Mt. Jackson Seventh Ward Ed Mitchell Puaski Merle Adams Helen Walters C. B. Wymer Clayton Street Pittsburg J. P. Walters George Shriver Pennsylvania F. E. Dibbley Ashland Avenue B. G. Lancaster Chewton

Eldersridge Academy Alumni Gather for 23rd Reunion

Saltsburg, Pa June 29. The first general alumni reunion in 23 years draws about 500 former Eldersridge students from western Pennsylvania and beyond. Eldersridge was founded 72 years ago by Rev Dr Alexander Donaldson. Closing session tonight features presiding Robert A Walker. speakers include Judge J S Young and Rev Hugh F Given.

Saltsburg Eldersridge Academy Pennsylvania Eldersridge Alexander Donaldson Robert A. Walker Saltsbury J. S. Young Pittsburg Hugh F. Given New Castle, Pa

Local Social Notes Highlight Misses and Visits

Rich Hill Miss Edna Welker spent Saturday in New Castle. Miss Mazie Dicks visits relatives in Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs Harry Kaufman visited at Wilmington. The McConnell reunion set for Friday June 30 at Volant. Miss Gladys McConnell visited Miss Erma Moorehead over Sabbath. David Reed returned from Oberlin Ohio where he attended school. Miss Hazel Palmer of Mercer visits Mrs Andrew Wilson of this place. Mrs Jennie Drake and daughter Charlotte visit relatives in New Castle. Mr and Mrs Andrew Drake of Harlingenburg visited nearby. Master Harold Neal of New Castle visits his grandparents W W Drake. Mr and Mrs Kerr McConnell of Wilkinsburg visit the former's parents. Misses Grace Kerr and Helen Drake left for Slippery Rock for commencement.

Edna Welker New Castle Mazie Dicks Pittsburg Harry Kaufman Wilmington McConnell Volant Gladys McConnell Erma Moorehead David Reed Oberlin Hazel Palmer Mercer Andrew Wilson Jennie Drake Charlotte

Georgia Baby Weighs 122 Pounds in Mt Airy World Record

James Adolph Cody, 2 years 8 months old in Mt Airy, Ga, weighs 122 pounds and stands 39 inches tall. Doctors say his growth is abnormal but the child remains healthy and active. The family describes his appetite as that of a grown person and details his daily meals.

MT. Airy James Adolph Cody James Adolph Baby

Further Audit Targeted Into Gallo Books Losses

Audits of Gallo Produce company books continue to probe losses from alleged embezzlement by Miss Sarah Varley. Antonio Gallo says the $1 011.75 deficit covers Aug 8 1910 to May 18 1922 and expects larger discrepancies to emerge from extended review. He notes Varley served six years as bookkeeper and helped form the firm.

Gallo Produce Company Sarah Varley Antonio Gallo Gallo

Man Who Fled From Altar Seeks Reconciliation

Nick Tomsic, who deserted Lizzie Korpa of South Sharon before a May wedding, writes from Austria expressing regret and willingness to return if she forgives him. The couple’s plan involved an abroad church ceremony and an orchestra from Youngstown. the bride and her parents oppose resumption.

Lizzie South Sharon Youngstown Nieman Hall Tomsie

New Castle Epworth League Convention Closes at Mercer

The 19th annual convention of the New Castle district Epworth League of the M E church ended its sessions in Mercer on Wednesday night. Delegates attended in large numbers, marking it as one of the district's most successful gatherings. Local participants included Rev. T W Douglas district superintendent Rev C C Merrill Oscar J Sheaffer Prof Lee Gilmore Miss Anderson Mary Parsons Mrs F G Simonton Mrs L A Gray Rev J H Clemens and Rev H C Weaver.

New Castle Epworth League M. E. Church Mercer T. W. Douglas C. C. Merrill Croton Avenue Oscar J. Sheaffer Lee. Gilmore Anderson

Fresh milk preserves leather boots and shoes

A brief note states that applying fresh milk to boots or shoes can preserve the leather. The tip suggests a simple home remedy to extend the life of footwear.

Chinese minister Liang Tan Yen receives Yale honorary degree

Liang Tan Yen, Chinese minister of foreign affairs, on a tour of the country, is shown in a cap and gown after being awarded an honorary degree at Yale.

Liang Tan Yen Yale

Rockefeller Aids Reorganization Of Standard Oil Trust

John D. Rockefeller, after meetings in New York on the Supreme Court reorganization ruling, returned to his Cleveland summer home today. He declined to discuss actions taken but is understood to plan another trip to New York soon to help perfect the new organization.

United Press Cleveland New York Standard Oil Trust U. S. Supreme Court John D. Rockefeller

Freckles Vanish with Ethine Double Strength Remedy

A society woman credits a new drug ethine double strength from McKee's Medicine Store with clearing freckles. Applied at night, many freckles fade by morning and an ounce suffices for even severe cases. The product carries a money back guarantee if it fails.

McKee’s Mr. McKee

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