Decorated Avenue Homes in Centennial Week
A five member committee will placard and decorate old houses on Neshawanca Avenue in Wheelis during Centennial Week. The street holds stories for New Castle pioneers with the 1841 David Courtney house as its oldest. John Bernex led decorating and sign painting with Nora Hough providing aid, while Mrs. G L Barnes Mrs. Will Kennedy Charles Barnett Gertrude Woods and Mrs. Peter Hitlers comprise the panel. The avenue earns fresh city-wide attention and rivals main streets in artistic appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshawanca Avenue
Wheelis
G. L. Barnes
Will Kennedy
Charles Barnett
Gertrude Woods
Peter Hitlers
New Castle
David Courtney
James A. Garfield
St Abamer
John Bernex
Nora Hough
Moravia Man Delivers Under Penny Train Shock
Moravia resident suffers extreme nervousness and insomnia after fearing a penny train passes near his home. He was found with a shotgun by neighbor Mrs. Brast, later restrained and taken home where he remained unsettled. Despite attempts to sleep, he remained highly agitated and walked with his mother through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Brast
Prawett
Tragic train suicide near New Castle shocks locals
Prewett, a Kentucky-born man living near Moravly, ended his life by leaping between freight cars as a Pennsylvanian train passed. Witnesses describe a goodbye message to his mother and a frantic chase by bystanders, with coroner ruling death by own action while temporarily deranged. Surviving relatives include his sister Nellie Lease of Crab Orchard, Ky. Funeral services were held at the Stimple residence with burial in East Brook cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Prewett
Herman Menard
J. E. Brest
Robert Brest
Brest
Prewett
Mr. Medard
Prewets
Prewert
Robert Bros
Mr. Menard
Robert
Bobby
Medard
J. B
New Castle
Caldwell
Prawett
Kentucky
Henry
Samantha Prewett
H. H. Stimple
Willow Grove Road
Eastbrook Cemetery
Canton's Tense Struggle Amid Looming Outbreaks
Reporters describe mounting unrest as public calls for war against England rise after Marshal Feng's remarks. In Shanghai on June 29, merchants seek normal relations and a halt to the general strike while acid attacks injure civilians on a tram car, signaling deteriorating conditions.
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Hnghess
China
England
Marshal Feng
Great Britain
Shanghai
Merchants’ Association
Primary slate notes July 15 1926 in New Castle area
The notice lists eligible announces for the September 15 1926 primaries. For President Judge Robert L. Wallace of Second Ward New Castle Republicans and for President Tare Hn P. Lockhart of Second Ward New Castle Republicans are named on the ticket.
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the News In
Robert L. Wallace
New Candle
Weket
Tare HN P. Lockhart
New Castle
Plummer Emery
Unveiling Marker Honors Rev Richards in Local Ceremony
The community marked Rev Richards memory with a bronze D A R marker at his grave after a Sunday ceremony. Talks and readings traced his 1802 arrival, early church work, and the evolution of local congregations including King’s Chapel and First Methodist Episcopal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Tross
Richards
America
C. C. Baker
Viola Wallace
F. G. Simonton
Edenburgh Church
Jessie Bonwell
S. A
Aken
Charles Kahn
Marker
Sarahn Wallace
Ruth Simonton
Isabel Wallace
Margaret Wallace
Max Juikart
Benediction
C. C
Richard Wallace
W. Master
Lieut Governor Arrives in City to Open Centennial
Lieutenant Governor David J. Davis arrives for the centennial opening in New Castle as crowds gather amid rain and clearing skies. Local officials and club leaders welcome him, with plans for a week of free acts led by Captain Jack Payne and a slate of performances from Corvona’s band to Rae and Jeanette.
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David J. Davis
Ht. C. Lutz
The
Legion Home Association
William HB. Dunlap
S. Plummer Emery
George T. Weingarber
Board of Trade
James K. Love
P. K. Stevenson
Rotary Club
WW. &. Campball
Lions Club
HL. Biltzinger
Davis
Pennsylvania
Charles H. Muir
Jack Payne
Wheeling
W. Va
Raa Wa
New Castle
Old Sol
Corvona
North
Jefferson and
Grant Streets
Wilsons
Helen
Eddy
Radtke
Bears
Jack
Payne
Legion Homie
Local inventors granted patent for brick arch repair plate
Albert V. Rigby of Sharon received a patent for a curved plate used to repair brick arches in open hearth furnaces. The plate is suspended in the break and bricks laid to form a self supporting arch. Filing date was September 17, 1923 with rights assigned to Thomas H. Armstrong Ralph T. Hadley and James M. Andrew of Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert V. Rigby
Sharon
Thomas H. Armstrong
Farrell
James M. Andrew
Farrel
Ralph T. Hadley
What Did You See Motorcyle Officer Reynolds Drives a Horse
A report describes Buck Reynolds driving a horse and buggy down Washington Street and watersports talk of seasickness. The outfit owner faces a drunken charge after visiting the police station. A police officer in a bad game hat, cars parked oddly, an ostrich metaphor, and the Globe Trotter on Northal Street bicycle tour with a dog in a bag accompany the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M
Buck) Reynolds
Washington Street
Outfit
Globe Trotter
Northa1 Street
Colonel Coolidge Rally Follows Favorable Doctors Report
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge and Gov John showed improvement after doctors reported a favorable outlook. Colonel Coolidge briefly rallied at the bedside and prepared to deliver a Cambridge address while his recovery continued. John Coolidge and Major Coupal accompanied the family during the morning visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sible
Cambridge
Mass
Battery B Annual Reunion Draws Veterans and Community
The Battery B reunion featured dinner and a program at the high school with readings, prayers, and addresses by Judge George Ferrell and Rev. Haverfield. A notable plan to name a new highway Battery B Highway was approved unanimously. Civil war veterans from New Castle attended, praised organizer Chris Coulthard for supplying transportation, and a World War II veterans group formed to memorialize Battery F.
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Rose Haverfield
Westield
Hamil
Jackson U. P
George Ferrell
Mary Bernard
Fred JL. Rentz
Plummer Emery
Ross Haverfield
C. S. Karr
Misa
Florence Ehle
David Needler
James A. Gardner
Gardner
WS. Muginnis
Pny
P & O, Electric Company
Sity
Chris Coulthard
Electric
Lnes
Coulthard
Deaths Of The Day Charles E Kelso
Charles Eugene Kelso 44 of Mahoning township died Sunday morning after a lingering illness born January 29 1881 son of George W and Rosenna Kelso he worked as master mechanic at Grasselli Powder plant he leaves wife Eleanor W Kelso and one son Alvin Robert Kelso plus several siblings services set for Tuesday at 2 20 pm from his Mahoning township residence with Rev. George Owen in charge burial in Graceland cemetery.
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Charles E. Kelso
Charles Eugene Kelso
Edenbure R. D. No
Mahoning Township
George W
Rosenna Kelso
Grasselli Powder Company
Tie
Christian Church
Edenburg
New Gastla Lodge
Iie
Eleanor W. Kelso
Alvin Robert Kelso
G. L. Kelso
New Castle
William ‘McCurdy
Struthers
Alfes Lamb
Mabel Wallace
Lena Pyle
New Castle Lodge No
C. F
George Owen
Central Christian Church
Hiram F. Biddle
Hiram Francis Biddle
Connor Avenue
Rilot
Wilmington Township
Mercer County
Orangemen
Mre
Rebecca Finley Biddle
J. W. Biddle
Bon Aqua
Tenn
J. P. Did
Obituary notice for Erma Cunningham and Arthur Aiken
Erma Cunningham of Wampton and Arthur L. Aiken of Worthington Pa. Her husband preceded her in death several years. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon June 30 at 2:20 p.m. from the Chewton Christian church. Burial in Slippery Rock township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Cunningham
Wampton
Arthur L. Aiken
Worthington
Chewton
Churches Present Declaration Of War Special Programs
First Christian church marked a centennial theme “The Glory of a Hundred Years” with Rev. Frederick B. McAvister delivering the history of the city’s early church life. E. L. Marvin recounted church history while Mrs. T. W. Phillips provided a valuable old picture. the joint choirs and organist Mrs. John Evans delivered a grand musical program. First Methodist Episcopal Church service highlighted long-time members with 75 and 66 years of membership, and an evening pageant drew a large audience with living pictures and social-religious significance, acclaimed as one of the church’s most successful entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Frederick B. McAvister
First Christian Church
Jean
Marvin
T. W. Phillips
George Anthony
Methodist
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epters
Elizabeth Norris
Elizabeth Christine
Tel Q
Sundar
Times
Conditio
Ney
Naphtha Tank Blast Kills Two, Injures Seven in Philly
A naphtha tank at A F Barnet Brothers cleaning and dyeing plant exploded near Philadelphia causing two deaths and seven injuries, three seriously. The blast wrecked three houses nearby as shock waves toppled windows within five blocks. Cause not yet determined. Police report details are still developing.
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Boulletin
Uiintecrnatingal News
Seretoay
Philadelphia
A. F. Barnet Brothers Company
Lha
Mletons
Earthquake Blocks Lombard Tunnel In Montana
Seattle reports indicate a major quake disrupted the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line near Lombard tunnel Montana with a massive boulder twenty feet high and weighing several hundred tons blocking the route. Crews cleared debris through the night and aimed to blast the obstruction to reopen passage as authorities monitored ongoing aftershocks and geological chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Lombard Tunnel
Chicago
Paul
Montana
Créewa
Imei
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
A list of marriage license applicants includes Irwin Duval Bearemer Lucilla M. Brown, Dennis Noonan, Pittsburgh Allies McDonald, Rider en Jersek Yourgsiewra, Cleveland Margaret Johnston, Anna F. Zajac, Victor Bien, Mary Castie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Duval
Bearemer Lucilla M. Brown
Bessemer
Dennis Noonan
Pittsburgh Allies
McDonald
Pittsburga Art Rider
Jersek Yourgsiewra
Cleveland
Margaret Johnston
Anna F. Zajac
Victor Bien Mary Aw
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Moravia
Atkinson Paint & Glass Company
North Mil Street
Bell Phone
Brows & Hamilton CO
H. R. Huston
Bell
Long Avenue
Clark
Mackie
Canton
James
McClelland
Beaver Township
Republican
Clint) Kennedy
Obrien, SH
Union Townsnid
William M. Rove
Wayne Township
Joseph B. Yooor
Ellwood City
Third Ward
Vrane J
Waddingtor
Eastbrook
Mieen
Eastbroon
SL 'Socket Reynolds
FRANK_N. JOHNSTON
Jack M. Dunlap
New Castle, Pa
Bert) Dinsdions
Joan BE. Fee
New Sart First Ward
Elder Bryan
Rev. Richards
Pago
Colonel Coolidge
Battery B
Ress
NEW Castle News
Jane McCoy
Jane Caroline Kuser McCauley
W. Twenty-seventh Street
Los Angeles
Wiliam T. Kuser
3. M. Brown
A. Cochran
McCauley
John Feree
Caroline Schneider Kuser
Pulaski Road
New Wilmington
Westminster College
State Normal School
Edinboro
Bangkok
Siam
James McCauley
Petchebores
Mission Board
Tokyo
Japan
Meiji- Gakuin
Sheba and
Tsukii
Home For
Alfredt Wall
Alfred Wall
South
Beaver Street
Deseaged
Madison
I. C
St Paul's
Ghareh
Sarah Faulkner
Yountown
Edna Williams
Novol
Robba Phelps
Winton-Salem
N.C
J. Wirs
Wall
South Baty
Graceland Cometery
Laure Allen Aiken
Laura Allen Aiken
Lealie Allen
Alken
Christian Chewton Church
Mary Menta
Naw Castle
John M. Alken
Washington
the Winter CO
Washington St
Milwaukee Road
Yellow Stone National Park
Three Forks
Manhattan
Childres
Foster Brothers, Inc
Jefferson Street
Copse Brothers
Harry
Young Men's
Clothes
Wreshington Street
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