City Park Could Be Made Real Attraction Here
A vision for Cunningham woods in New Castle proposes turning a 20 acre plot between Arlington Avenue and Cascade Park Street Car into a municipal park. Despite neglect and weed overgrowth, the site features oaks and springs, offering shade and a pleasant retreat near the city, with calls to fund upkeep and develop a public leisure space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
New
Cunningham's Woods
Arlington Avenue
Brown's
Cascade Park
New Castle
Mucipal Park
Orrun
Local Professor Taught Thousands the Art of Orthography
The article recalls Prof. Moser, a New Castle native who has spent decades teaching thousands of youngsters to write. It notes his long residence, influence on generations, and the claim that many of today’s leaders were once his students. It mentions Fred L. Rentz as a former pupil who later became manager of the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moser
Chao
New Castle Index
Fred L. Rentz
Thews
Fred
Shenango Valley Hospital Notes Brief Admissions
Hospital notes list admissions including Miss Elvira Dean Harold Eugene Mat Hillsville Frances Colucci David Daniels Edward Vanetten and Mrs Edna Graham Moody. The clipping mentions hemp crop innovation and its potential impact on U S production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira Dean
N. Lorcer Street
Harold Eugene
Washington St Block Roped Off Pending Building Inspection
City officials ordered a probe after pedestrians noticed a bowed wood cover and a brick wall section that looked unsafe on Washington Street. The block was closed with temporary pilings as Chief Connery sought a state building inspector to assess condition and prevent collapse. J J McCoy, poolroom owner, said the building had been in that state for years and urged action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Action City
James A. Gardner
Council
J. J. McCoy
Atkinson
McCoy
Ewan
Frank J. Connery
Aeter Conner
Farm Help Is Still Scarce in Lawrence County
A farm bureau agent notes farm labor in the county is tight with experienced hands demanding fifty to sixty dollars a month plus board. The piece recalls past and present wages, suggests local boys seek county work, and praises the county air as benefits for overtime farm labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Norman Do. Dale
Farm Bureau
Lawrence County
Dale
Earls Enlists in Artillery With Forty Fourth Coast Unit
Earls of East Washington street is sent to Pittsburgh then Camp Jackson for service in the Forty fourth coast artillery corps. The nation reports 750000 federal employees, 250000 more than April 1917. An Italian scientist claims dogs wag tails for conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earls
East
Washington Street
Pittsburgh
Ephriam Meredith
Army Recruiting Station
Camp Jackson
D. C
Forty-fourth Coast Artillery Corps
McAdoo Backers Claim Early Lead at Convention
Reported McAdoo supporters claim 200 votes on the first ballot with plans to reach 600 by late rounds as Palmer backers push for a Palmer victory or a deadlocked convention. Cox’s position appears stationary while some Cox followers consider a second choice strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
A. Mitchell Palmer
Palmer
Palmer Palmer
McAdooers
James M. Cox
Cox Army
San Francisco
Reed Smith and Watson Lose Seats at Convention Fight
A seven hour credentials committee hearing over Reed and the Palmer delegates ended with Reed blocked from participation by a 39 to 9 vote. Nine committee members, from Florida to DC, supported Reed, while six did not vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Reed
Full National Committee
Convention Committee
Palmer
Wilson
Missouri
Florida
Massachusetts
Nebraska
New Jersey
Ohio
Utah
Alaska
District of Columbia
Indiana
Iowa
New Hampshire
Vermont
Hawaii
Porto Rico
West Side Union meeting discusses tobacco harms and charity
The West Side Union met at Mrs. Thos. Woods home on Holton street with good attendance. Mrs. T. D. Allen led devotions and discussion on cigarettes while Mrs. Josephine Jenkins spoke on Tobacco Hind ers Growth. The group voted $85 to the Salvation Army and planned a July 1 Dorcas class gathering at Miss Mauderye’s Galbraith Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Union
Thos. Woods
Holton Street
T. D. Allen
Josephine Jenkins
J. W. Reynolds
Salvation Army
R. E. Long
Sampgon Street
Dorcas
Central Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania Shopmen Strike Fails to Materialize
Pennsylvania railroad officials report the shopmen strike did not occur as scheduled, with no workers walking out. In Pittsburgh a few yardmen and some at the Twentyeighth Street roundhouse did not report, while the night crew largely remained intact and no trouble was reported elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Twenty- Eighth Street Roundhouse
Roundhouse
Sixteen Men Sought for Troop F by Captain Horner
Captain C. Lee Horner announced sixteen vacancies in Troop F at New Castle. Drilling will start soon in the armory with a dedicated hall entrance. Recruits will be paid year round, about 7.50 monthly now, with expected pay increases under a new army pay bill. Enlistments via Captain Horner at the Court House or after 6 PM by phone 1065 R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lee Horner
Armory Hall
New Castle
Horner
Court House
Bell
Average age of Battery B men at reunion eighty years
The Battery B reunion listed 1920 participants led by President Seph Reed with 80 year average ages. Attendees included Samuel Dunnan John Dunnan Philip Swisher Joseph Reed and others. Officers re elected Joseph Reed president D P Needler vice president John A Craig treasurer J A Gardner secretary. The group planned a bronze tablet on Mt Jackson for Battery B names and recognized Civil War veterans nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reunion
Seph Reed
Samuel Dunnan
John Dunnan
Philip E. Swisher
Joseph Reed
John A. Craig
Amos Bowers
William A. McCormick
George W. Ferrell
David P. Needler
Abram Rhodes
James A. Gardner
Persifer Taylor
Old Soldiers
Dayton
John W. Allaway
Milton Laynon
Patrick Nealon
William Guipe
D. P. Needler
J. A. Gardner
New Castle
Gettysburg
Battery Monument
Mt. Jackson
Battery B
John Dunnen
R. E. Porter
J. 8
Battery Association
Col. N. J. Maxwell
Grove City
100Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Inf
Thomas Wilson
Wampum
Fifth Heavy Artillery
M. Nason Standley
Mercer R. D. No. 1
J. N. Butler
Ninth Pennsylvania Reserves
William Kelso
130Th Regiment
D. M. Clark
76Th Pennsylvania Infantry
Samme
Westfield Grange
Lovers delayed by wishing brook tale in New Hampshire
In a central New Hampshire town George and May, childhood sweethearts, reunite after May whispers a wish at the Wishing Brook. A vision of Indian and colonial figures appears, but the spell breaks as George arrives and embraces May, sealing a lifelong reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
George
May
University City
Religious and Fraternal Circles at First Christian Class
Members of the Live Wire class of the First Christian church held services in their classroom. J A Perry of the First Baptist church gave a fine talk. Rev Smail delivered a memorial for Hugh Orville and Chauncy David. Emily Shelar sang a solo and the class history was read. Mrs J W Woods was remembered for 15 years of teaching. George Bryan attended seven years straight, Kirwan Hilbert five, Howard Wilson two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
J. A. Perry
First Baptist Church
Smail
Hugh Orville
Chauncy David
Emily Shelar
J. W. Woods
Geo. Bryan
Kirwan Hilbert
Howard Wilson
Campbell Family Heads South for Chattanooga Trip
Dr and Mrs W L Campbell and children Marion and Hazel Louise of Croton avenue depart Tuesday for a motoring trip to Chattanooga Tennessee with plans to enjoy the sights along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Campbell
Marion
Hazel Louise
Croton Avenue
Chattanooga
Tenn
Deaths of the Day Russu Funeral
Funeral services for Excampe Russu were held Monday at 2 30 P M from the residence of his son in law John Benison on South Jefferson Street. Rev Bi Cope of Waren Ohio presided. Pallbearers were members of the Roumanian Society Alexander Parsu John Detten John Mamina John Otreem Pete Hansu and Mike Tana. Interment followed at Oak Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russu
Excampe Russu
John Benison
Iil
South
Jefferson
Bi Cope
Waren
Roumanian Society
Alexander Parsu
John Detten
John Mamina
John Otreem
Pete Hansu
Mike Tana
Oak Park Cemetery
Tilden and Shimidzu Reach Wimbledon Final
William Tilden Jr. of Philadelphia defeats C. B. Garland of Pittsburgh 6-4 8-6 6-2 to reach the final. Japanese player Shimidzu beats Theodore Mavorogoro, Britain 3-6 6-4 6-0 6-2 to advance. Gerald Patterson meets Mrs. Lambert Chambers in the other round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Eng
William T. Tilden, Jr
Philadelphia
Schmidzu
Japan
Tilden
Garland
Pittsburgh
Theodore Mavorogorodou
Great Britain
Shimidzu
Gerald Patterson
Lambert Chambers
Milla Bjurstolt Mallory
U. S
Marshall Dark Horse Emerges as Potential Democratic Candidate
San Francisco reports vice president Thomas R. Marshall as a surprise dark horse in the Democratic convention. Observers note a shifting coalition favoring Marshall over McAdoo, with Cox's electability doubted by some allies. Marshall has not declared support, though speculation places him as likely nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Elwell
San Francisco
Thomas R. Marshall
U. S
Digby Cross Roads
Old Indiana
Mr. Marshall
William G. McAdoo
Cox
Digby
Cross Roads
Washington
Garbage Collection Change for Washington Street District
R T Newell, superintendent of garbage collection, announced future Friday morning pickups starting at 7 A M due to congestion and parked cars on Washington Street between the Shenango Bridge and the Neshannock river. Residents in the district with garbage service should place cans out for secure collection if early opening is not possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Shenango
Neshannock River
R. T. Newell
North Carolina Woman Buys Milking Shorthorn Heifer
Mrs H H Smith of North Carolina bought from Joseph Jordan of Volant the Reg Milking Shorthorn heifer Creampot's Belle. The she is of milking type with ancestors Prince Buttercup and Grand champions Lee Buttercup and Glenside Laddie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Smith
North Carolina
Joseph Jordan
Volant
Preliminary Steps To Collect Debt
J. C. F. Jackson by attorney M. L. Riley files a facial mortgage against Edward H. Elliott with notice to Fred Romeo, a terre tenant. The claim totals $900.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. F. Jackson
M. L. Riley
Edward H. Elliott
Fred Romeo
Terre
Jacksonville hiker seeks $2000 prize on Chicago route
L C Rine of Jacksonville Fla arrived in the city en route to Chicago to win $2,000 offered by the Jacksonville Call. He visited Acting Mayor W T Burns and had him sign a paper he carries to prove the stop. He left on foot via the New Wilmington improved highway, headed toward Erie from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Rine
Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago
W. T. Burns
Wilmington
Erie
Chrome leather safety gloves for machinists announced
Inventors unveil machinist gloves crafted from chrome leather and reinforced with steel wire 80 to prevent tearing. The design emphasizes durability for heavy industrial use and aims to improve worker protection in workshops.
Indifferent results in Scottish tobacco cultivation efforts
The article notes that attempts to grow tobacco in Scotland have yielded mostly indifferent results despite soil and climate appearing suitable. It discusses ongoing efforts and possible factors affecting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Local Marriage Licenses Listed in Johnston County Papers
William O Ramsey with Margaret W Morris in Youngstown. Hubbard John Paul Jones with Sharon Grace Crain in Hubbard. Wheatland Glenn N Dygert with Helen R Mockel in Wheatland. Alex W Vallely with Margaret E Meehan in New Castle. Carl O Kamperman with Laura D Clarke in Ellwood City. Carl F Brown with Greyce C Williams in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Ramsey
Youngstown
Margaret W. Morris
Hubbard John Paul Jones
Sharon Grace Crain
Wheatland
Glenn N. Dygert
New Castle
Helen R. Mockel
Alex W. Vallely
Margaret E. Meehan
Carl O. Kamperman
Ellwood City
Laura D. Clarke
Carl F. Brown
Greyce C. Williams
Steering committee formed to draft Democratic platform
A nine member steering committee was chosen by Senator Carter Glass to draft the Democratic platform. Glass, leader in the administration, selected Bainbridge Colby and Vance McCormick with others loyal to Wilson. The move aligns the platform with President Wilson's policies despite opposition figures' reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bart
International News Service
San Francisco
Carter Glass
Virginia
Glass
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Bainbridge Colby
League of Nations
Vance C. McCormick
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Senate
Bryan
William J. Bryan
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Presidnt
Marshall
W. Bourke Cochran
New York
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Senate League
Pharmacy owner seeks mercantile tax exoneration
W. D. Griffiths proprietor of the People's Pharmacy on the East Side presented a communication to the council via City Treasurer MacMillan asking to be exonerated from mercantile tax. The matter was placed on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Griffiths
People’s Pharmacy
Council
MacMillen
Also Mentioned on This Page
WEVER
Shenango Valley Hospital
United States
Dalla Vattra Hassan of
Kammel
Alexsandria
Egypt
Erdue Buehler
Buehler
Washington ST. Block
Vention
Love
Milledgeville
Smith
Watson
Dorcas Society
Shopmen’s Strike
Irene Blue
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Lawrence CO
Senator Glass
W.f.dufford& Co
Washington St
the Bargain Home Furnishers
UNION
E. North ST
Wyatt R. Campbell
Dunn Undertaking Company
East North Street
Market Street
New Wilmington
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!