Theater and Its Influence Is Discussed in Pulpits
Local ministers spoke on theater and its influence during Sunday services. City and county officials who attended the Little Egypt show received special mention for their presence.
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06 May 1907
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
1
Critics blame mayor for inaction over theater morals
Reverends denounce the modern theater, arguing it corrupts actors and audiences alike. They point to a local burlesque manager's arrest and conviction as evidence, contending stage culture robs spirituality and moral fiber, urging leaders to uphold decency. Continued on Page Ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Egypt Burlesque Company
Reformed Presbyterian Church
J. S. Martin
Modern Theater
Horton Exits Horton-Whitten Hardware Firm After 32 Years
J A Horton ends a 32 year hardware career in New Castle as Horton-Whitten dealers plan a reorganization. John Whitten Harry Good and C E Slaughenhoup will own future firm, with Good Blaughenhoup and Whitten previously involved. The store aims to stay large and uphold New Castle’s reputation for quality hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Horton
Horton-Whitten Company
John Whitten
Harry Good
C. E. Slaughenhoup
Good
Blaughenhoup
Whitten
Horton
William Becker
Welsh, McNabb and Horton
Welsh-Horton Company
New Castle
The Clergy and the Mayor Clash Over a Questionable Show
Rev. John Snape condemns officials and citizens who testified about a poor show and criticizes the mayor for lax enforcement of the ordinance. Rev. J S Martin laments plays in the community and officials who fail to uphold the law or aid enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snape
J. S. Martin
Finger Amputation In Washing Machine Mishap
Mrs J T Clark of Sycamore Street lost the little finger of her right hand at the second joint when it was caught by the washer while doing the family wash on Saturday. The injury is painful and the event recalls the hazards of small machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Clark
Sycamore Street
Lawyer Purchases Lot for Seven-Room Home on Boyles Avenue
Attorney E F G Harper has purchased a lot and let the contract for a new house to be erected on Boyles avenue. It will be a seven room structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. G. Harper
Boyles Avenue
Hundreds of Pastors Seek Central Presbyterian Post
Chairman William White reports over three hundred applications for the Central Presbyterian church pastor role from across the United States. The committee will favor ministers with stable character and preaching ability over anxious applicants driven by salary or frequent moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
William White
White
Rev. E. E. Higley to undergo throat operation
Rev. E. E. Higley pastor of the First Methodist church is ill with throat trouble and will have an operation during the week for relief. Rev. Arthur Staples D. D. president of Beaver college filled the pulpit at yesterday’s services delivering two powerful sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Arthur Staples
D. D
Beaver College
Sold Fine Pair of Belgian Colts
M L Clark of Scott township sold a fine pair of Belgian colts to Howard Kildop of Slipergrock township last week. The colts weighed about 1,600 pounds and the sale price was around 250 dollars, a good figure for yearling fillies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Clark
Scott Township
Howard Kildop
Slipergrock Township
Rain Tonight and Tuesday Cooler in South Portion
A Western Pennsylvania forecast expects rain tonight with cooler air moving in by Tuesday, notably affecting the southern portion of the region. Stronger showers are unlikely to reach the northern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
South Portion
Harrisies Still Under Arrest After Shootout
Steve Harris and his son Arthur remain jailed awaiting a hearing before the mayor on a felonious assault with intent to kill charge. They contend Serban shot first. Serban, an Italian, was wounded in the left shoulder and hospitalized with improving prospects for recovery. District Attorney Young visited the hospital but did not take a statement due to Serban’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Harris
Arthur
Buchur Serban
Harris
Felonius
James Deskin
Serban
Young
Horner Names New Assistant Health Officer
Harry D. Horner is appointed assistant to his father C. C. Horner director of health for four months. Councils approved the move amid heavy ongoing health work. A city wide house to house canvass will begin this week to enforce health regulations. Horner is well known locally and qualified for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Horner
C. C. Horner
Department of Health
Contractors seek carpenters as Ellwood City demand grows
Building operations are bustling in Ellwood City prompting firms to recruit carpenters from New Castle Butler Beaver Falls and other towns. One firm requested 30 carpenters on Saturday while wages paid run at 3.26 dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
New Castle
Butler
Beaver Falls
Penrose Asks for Delegates
A Harrisburg based Lawrence county man urges opposition to four Republican delegates to the state convention on an anti Penrose and anti graft platform. Locally, Republicans resist being drawn into a “graft” supporting scheme, with many former staunch organization supporters opposing the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Lawrence County
Harrisburg
Messrs. Steifel
Wallace
Gormley
Duff
Capitol
W H Christian M D to Locate Here
Dr W H Christian will locate in the city after Rev P K Fonveille organized efforts to bring a colored physician. He will reside at Rev Fonveille’s home 218 West Falls street after passing the state board exam last December. Born to Mr and Mrs A J Morris of North Mercer street, a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Fonveille
W. H. Christian
Fonveille
West Falls Street
Christian
State Board
A. J. Morris
North Mercer Street
Bank Block sale prompts local syndicate bid plans
A syndicate of local men plans to bid on the New Castle Savings and Trust company building when offered for sale by Receiver John H. Painter. Backers include former stockholders and wealthy citizens eyeing a potential new bank, aiming for a bargain price amid questions over the building’s value and revenue from upper floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Trust Building
Bank
New Castle Savings and Trust Company
John H. Painter
Trust Company
New Castle
Six Policemen Appointed for Cascade Park Season
Deputy Constables with police powers for Cascade Park were appointed by Judge Porter on Monday after Shenango township citizens petitioned. Named to keep order during the coming season are Charles J. Martin C. E. Trushel James Vallely Lewis Foulke Daniel Camp and Perry Barge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Porter
Shenango Township
Charles J. Martin
C. E. Trushel
James Vallely
Lewis Foulke
Daniel Camp
Perry Barge
Milk Dealers Say Shortage Keeps Prices High
Milk dealers insist the winter price remains current despite the season and note a marked shortage in supply. They argue demand cannot be met even at present prices.
Labor Unions Shut Down San Francisco Street Cars
Unions threaten and plan protests that would halt streetcar service in San Francisco, disrupting commuting across the city. Officials warn of potential further actions if labor disputes are not resolved soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Francisco Strike Threats Grip City as Stores Close
San Francisco faces a citywide standstill after street railway workers strike and store owners threaten closures. Thousands idle as tensions rise with expected troop protection and earthquake era parallels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press Dispatch
San Francisco
Philadelphia
New York
Moyer and Haywood
Henry A. Brann
Dr. Brann
Fernie
B. C
Mackenzie King
Conciliation Board
Sheriff Seizes Mobely Property in Elopement Case
Sheriff levied on Edward Mobely’s household goods for a $60 execution in favor of H. C. Jensen for John H. Bittner’s use. Property to be sold next Monday following last week’s arrest linked to elopement with Sadie Barr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mobely
Sadie Barr
H. C. Jensen
John H. Bittner
Macadamizing Force Begins Work on Harlansburg Road
Work resumed Monday on the Harlansburg road macadamizing contract that stalled last fall. About a quarter mile remains, then the entire force will move to Hickory township end under the same firm’s contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlansburg Road
Hickory Township
Marriage plan at opera house ends in perjury plea
Mrs. Mary Stillard pleaded guilty to perjury after her failed marriage bid to Addison Forney, revealing she had a living husband. She was committed to Polk home for the feeble minded. Edward Collingwood also pled guilty to stealing a bicycle at Union station and awaits June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stillard
Addison Forney
Opera House
Porter
Stitlard
Mary Hunt
Ralph Campbell
James Stillard
New Kensington
Creighton Logan
James Norris
Mrs. Stillard
Norris
Sheriff Waddington
Polk
Stillard
Edward Collingwood
C. C. Stump
Union Station
Joseph W. Stritmater
Stritmater
J. H. Preston
Highland Avenue
Mt. Jackson
Liberty Street
Neshannock Boulevard
West Washington
Grant Street
Elizabeth Griggsby
H. W. Grigsby
Death Record Paul W. Lewis and Winder Bailey Listed
Death notices report Paul W. Lewis age 35 of East Moody Avenue died in Winder Bailey, a 36 year old resident of Niles, Ohio. Further details not provided in excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Lewis
East Moody Avenue
Winder Bailey
Niles, O
Inquest Set for Death of John Schendziak
An inquest into John Schendziak's death from a beer party at Frank Janusz's Sheep Hill home will be held Wednesday evening. Four men under arrest claim Schendziak died from a personal safety related wound and deny responsibility. Steve Chiefom was held on suspicion but released after no incriminating evidence surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schendziak
Frank Janusz
Sheep Hill
Schendziak
Steve Chiefom
Iberle
Amos Martin Tells How To Live For 100 Years
Amos Martin argues that careful dressing and weather fussing do not ensure long life. He says people should not overbundle in rain and cold and that health comes from personal habits rather than cautious gear. He recalls enduring rough weather without overcoats and umbrellas and still living long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Martin
Princeton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Snape
Robert L. Miller
Pittsburg Site & Frust Company
E. E. Higley
Newcastle Steel and TV Plate
Flant
George Greer
The
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Harrises
M. D
OPERA
Peeble
ed—Edward Collingwood
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