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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1915

Page

2

Fight For Dam Project To Continue

Beaver Valley and Shenango Valley advocates vow to push a new appropriation after Governor Brumbaugh vetoed the Pymatuning swamp bill. F W Walker leads the effort with other directors and engineers planning a governor inspection trip from Beaver to the swamp to witness the project’s importance. About $60,000 remains from prior funds to keep work moving until a new appropriation is secured.

Beaver Shenango Brumbaugh Pymatuning Conservation Association New Castle Lawrence Club Rooms F. W. Walker Frank Sloc Pymatuning The Conservation Association Association Lawrence Walker

Realty Transfers Recorded in Local Deeds

Joseph B Pyle transfers to William Jack amo in the Third ward for 1 dollar M E Gilbert conveys to Joseph Mann Jr in Shenango for 250 dollars Sofia Francesco to John Francesco in the Seventh ward for 1 dollar Sarah J Lash sells to Joseph K Smith in Wayne for 500 dollars David Cartwright transfers to Rudolph Klein in the First ward for 1750 dollars

Joseph B. Pyle William Jackamo Third Ward M. E. Gilbert Joseph Mann, Jr Shenango Sofia Francesco John Francesco Seventh Ward Sarah J. Lash Joseph K. Smith Wayne David Cartwright Rudolph Klein First Ward

Once In a Lifetime a Trip Like This

Promotes a California exposition year with reduced railroad rates and a scenic Burlington Route itinerary through Colorado and Utah. Highlights daylight passes to Denver and views of Pike's Peak Royal Gorge and Salt Lake City with Glacier National Park and Yellowstone mentioned as future stops.

California Colorado Utah Burlington C &Q R Denver Eelorne Colorado Springs Pike's Peak Pueblo Royal Gorge Salt City Anthors Glacier National Yellowstone

Wardrop to Take Charge July First

Wardrop named to lead freight division duties starting July with 15 months of prior special work in the general superintendent of freight transportation office. He previously served as trainmaster on the Erie and Ashtabula division, then Western division superintendent, with four years five months in the post. He will assume duties Thursday morning in the division he once led.

Wardrop Erie and Ashtabula Helen Donnan Donnan First Presbyterian Church New Castle Robert Wardrop The Peoples National Bank of Pittsburg

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Subpoenaed Again In Thaw Case

New York reports Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was served again to aid the state in keeping Harry K. Thaw confined. A Malone report said she accepted service and may testify tomorrow. Dr. Charles Mills claimed Thaw was truly sorry for the Stanford White killing.

New York Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Harry K. Thaw Thaw Malone Evelyn Thaw Stanford White Charles K. Mills University of Pennsylvania

Uniformed Officers Ride Youngstown Interurban

Beginning today detectives Jer man Medard and Sam Smith who patrol the New Castle Youngstown interurban near the Ohio line will wear blue uniforms.

New Castle Youngstown Ohio State Line New Castle Jerman Medard Sam Smith

Shenango Valley Hospital Notes

Miss Ruth Shira of Dewey Avenue and Edward Hopper of Marshall Avenue were taken to the hospital for treatment and care. Mrs A T McElwain and baby left the hospital for the family home on Madison Avenue. John Salano of Scioto Street has been discharged from the hospital.

Ruth Shira Dewey Avenue Edward Hopper Marshall Avenue A. T. McElwain Baby Madison Avenue John Salano Scioto Street

Potash Beds Found in Texas Boost Domestic Supply

Austin June 30. Discovery of potash beds in Peter and Randall counties Texas may be workable and profitable, aiding the fertilizer shortage caused by stoppage of German imports. The University of Texas geology bureau reports abundant deposits in brines and solids akin to salt, larger than anywhere else in the country, with imports from Germany totaling about ten million dollars yearly.

Austin Texas University of Texas Geology Bureau Peter Randall Germany U.S

Lawyer and Doctor Duel in Witty Exchange

A Philadelphia Record quip frames a lawyer and a doctor trading barbed banter. The lawyer concedes the doctor has an edge, noting medicine’s lack of turning men into angels. The exchange plays on professional stereotypes with dry humor.

Philadelphia Record

Silver Leaf Club Meets at Miss Hall Home Prizes Won

The Silver Leaf club met at Miss Mary Hall’s West Washington street home last night. Prizes were won by Mrs. Adelaide Amon and Elsie Bryson. The next meeting is set for next Tuesday evening at Miss Goldie Humble’s Croton avenue residence.

Silver Leaf Club Mary Hall West Washington Street Adelaide Amon Elsie Bryson Goldie Humble Croton Avenue

Married by Alderman Green in East Washington Office

Martin Houk of Chewton and Hazel Black of West Pittsburg wed Tuesday evening in the alderman Green office on East Washington street, ceremony performed by the official.

Martin Houk Hazel Black Chewton West Pittsburg Alderman Green East Washington Street

Mrs Diefenderfer Family Plans Greenville Visit

Mrs W H Diefenderfer and son Ellis of Phillips place with Miss Stella Diefenderfer travel to Greenville this afternoon to be guests of Mr and Mrs Eli Diefenderfer for a period.

W. H. Diefenderfer Ellis Phillips Place Stella Diefenderfer Greenville Eli Diefenderfer

Purely platonic ties questioned between Belle and Barbara

The dialogue asks if Belle and Barbara are blood relatives and dismisses the idea as a purely platonic relation, framing their bond as a grouch they share.

Belle Barbara

Forney and McHenry Held for Court in Schneider Case

In Pittsburg on June 30 Magistrate Sweeney ordered Thom as G Forney and George McHenry held for court on charges of felonious attempt to kill conspiracy to commit a felony and felonious assault. The case ties to T Franklin Schneider of Washington with Bowers named in a death note as a payoff link.

Pittsburg Sweeney Thomas G. Forney T. Franklin Schneider Washington, D. C George McHenry Jackson Crooks Bill” Bowers Forney Washington Schneider Franklin Schneider Schneiders Hotel Anderson J. J. Sweeney Bowers George McHenry Bill

Medicine Habit Is Too Prevalent in Health Talk

Dr. Samuel G. Dixon condemns widespread self medication driven by neighborly tips and unfounded guarantees. He warns that unneeded drugs risk bodily harm and misdiagnosis, noting Americans spend about 500 million dollars annually on medicines often not physician prescribed. He urges consulting a qualified physician for any ongoing ailment.

Samuel G. Dixon United States

William Marquis Improves After Illness Reports

William Marquis of Neshanock Avenue, who was taken ill Monday evening, is much improved today. Rumors he suffered a light stroke were unfounded and reported at his home. He is recovering nicely and will soon be able to resume activities.

William Marquis Neshanock Avenue

Russians Prove No Mean Foe Along Dneister Front

Russian lines along the Dneister are in retreat as Austro German forces push 30 miles east of Gnita Lipa. Engineers lay corduroy roads and bridges while heavy howitzers pound Russian positions. Prisoners report massive bombardments and front-line hospitals sprout in farmhouses.

Burstyn Firlejow Gnita Lipa Petter Nicholas San Lemberg Dneister von Mackensen Napoleon Halicz Bukowina Baltic Roumania Warsaw Tanew Bug Przemysl Stryj Carpathians

Note Signed for $35,000 in 1904 Case Tied to Miss Ferver

Meissel alleges Emma Ferver and he secured a $35,000 note payable after Fallis death, signed June 30, 1904 in New Castle. Fallis denied fear of harm and Mrs Fallis calls the claim forgery, while Meissel seeks payment and court settlement.

Fallis Meissel New Castle John Blevins Emma Ferver Miss Ferver Miss Ferrer Joseph Smith Pulaski Road Lawrence County William Burnsides Croton Avenue Ferrer Farm Burnsides J. N. Fallis Canada

Neshannock Creek To Undergo Clean Up Next Week

The creek bed near the East Washington Street bridge will be cleared of rubbish next week under city council plans. The Civic League requested the work and Commissioner Lusk said arrangements are in place with strict day and night watch to catch those responsible for the littering.

Neshannock East Washington Street Bridge Civic League Lusk

Barn Fire Destroys Structure North Of City

A small barn owned by Joseph Kellar, just beyond the Highland avenue street car line, burned yesterday morning. Two pigs, a buggy, and harness were destroyed. Insurance status is unknown.

Joseph Kellar Highland Avenue

Fishermen Set for Two-Week Trip to Stony Lake Canada

A party of anglers led by R. A. McKinney and including John A. McKee Dr. W. H. Diefenderfer and Cc. H. Akens departed Wednesday morning for Stony Lake Ontario Canada to enjoy a two week fishing excursion.

R. A. McKinney John A. McKee W. H. Diefenderfer Cc. H. Akens Stony Lake Ontario Canada

Dr Hoffman to Speak Tonight on Persian Mission Work

Dr R E Hoffman of Cleveland plans to go to Persia this fall as a representative of the First Presbyterian church. He will speak at the midweek service tonight at 7 45 oclock, presenting The Crumbling of Mohammedan Walls. He spoke Sunday morning to a Roombare congregation and offers another chance to hear him.

R. E. Hoffman Cleveland Persia First Presbyterian Church

Frey Resigns to Join McKeesport Tinplate Company

H H Frey chief clerk at American Sheet and Tinplate New Castle works resigns to take a higher paying post with McKeesport Tinplate in McKeesport Pa. He leaves July 15 after seven years in New Castle and about 15 years with the company pursuing accounting work in a new role.

H. H. Frey American Sheet and Tinplate Company New Castle McKeesport Tinplate Company McKeesport Mr. Frey

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