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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

6

Wreck on B and O at Evans City Leaves Two Tramps Fatally Hurt

At Evans City Pennsylvania a westbound B&O freight derailed after a flange broke on a coke car. Sixteen cars were demolished and two Philadelphia men, Michael and Thomas McAvoy, were killed or fatally injured. The crash halted traffic and disrupted passenger service for hours.

Baltimore and Ohio Evans City Michael Thomas McAvoy McClelland Street Philadelphia

Kenmar Homes Promoted With Graded Streets and Services

Fair Grounds Land Co offers Kenmar properties with graded streets cement sidewalks water and sewer. Prices are stated as right at 307 Lawrence Savings and Trust Building 22312.

Kenmar Fair Grounds Land Co Lawrence Savings and Trust Building

Cars to Lead Youngstown Old Home Week Parade

Nearly every auto in Youngstown will join the parade during old home week as residents prepare for local festivities.

Youngstown

Promoter Kincaid Compares to Bridge Man and Bear

Rev G W Kincaid of the north town industrial school says he fears no passing ministerial resolutions. He tells reporters he is like the man who met a bear on a country bridge and prayed for help while preparing to fight if needed. He laughs and moves on.

Rev. Kincaid G. W. Kincaid Kincaid

Don C Hall Theatrical company closes Pulaski engagement

Mrs. A J Shaffer rushed to Connoquenessing by an aunt's illness. Miss Mary Shaffer visiting Beaver Falls for a week returned home Friday. The Don C Hall Theatrical company ends a week in Pulaski with Richard the Third praised as top tier for small towns. The troupe tours in a special car. Mr Hall favors nature and classical dramatizations in summer.

A. J. Shaffer Mary Shaffer Beaver Falls Don C. Hall Pulaski Richard the Third Mr. Hall

Breen to Attend U S and Canada Railway Detectives Meeting

Captain J H Breen of the Baltimore and Ohio detective force will attend a convention of railway special agents and police from the United States and Canada in Lexington Kentucky. The gathering aims to discuss tramp problems and to plan cooperation among railway detectives. Breen will go with his wife.

J. H. Breen Baltimore and Ohio United States Canada Lexington Breen

Enamel Ware for Police Horses Paid by City

The city spent five dollars last month on an enameled manger and treatment for a gray mare at a police hospital. The bill was reviewed by the police committee, then approved for payment. Lustro Finish Made to Walk On.

Oratorical Recital At Westminster New Wilmington

The Westminster college oratorical department presented a chapel recital to a large audience. Miss Randall led with strong readings, Miss Fowler impressed and Miss Floing accompanied on piano. The program featured pieces by Beethoven Liszt Mark Twain Whittier and Fisk among others.

New Wilmington W. H. H. Murray Miss Randall Deborah May Isabel Fisk Miss Fowler Nevin Air de Ballet Moskowski Miss Floing Mark Twain Fisk Listz

Field Meet Entries at Kinsman Fair Grounds

Ninety girls and eighty four boys are entered for the field meet contests to be held at the fair grounds in Kinsman near Warren on Saturday.

Kinsman Warren

Burglars Loot Youngstown Kindergarten Overnight

Burglars broke into the Youngstown kindergarten last night and stole a large portion of the school's equipment, prompting investigators to search for suspects and assess damage.

Youngstown

Episcopal Diocese Faces Split at May Convention

The forty third annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh meets May 13 and 14 at Calvary Church Pittsburgh. Bishop Whitehead presides. A major issue is dividing the diocese to create a northern diocese with Erie as a potential see. The diocese has grown from 29 to 130 parishes and missions and $85 472 to $440 290 in annual contributions.

Diocese of Pittsburg Calvary Church Shady Avenue Whitehead Erie New Castle Sharon Ridgway Emporium Pennsylvania Episcopal Church

Patrol Horses Slowed as City Panels Tweak Waggon Drills

City police committee members urge patrol drivers to ease horses pace to reduce strain on animals and nerves of citizens. Lieutenant Deskin notes crimes may require speed, but consensus favors moderation on routine calls at Mercer and Washington and Jefferson and Washington streets.

Fisher Police Committee Police Committee of Councils Deskin Rae Mercer Washington Jefferson

Notice to Lot Owners Greenwood Cemetery

Co. C. Sankey treasurer of Greenwood cemetery will be at the superintendent office at the cemetery during May from 9 to 12 am and 2 to 5 pm to collect amounts due for lot care. Indebted owners urged to attend promptly. By order of the board of directors.

Co. C. Sankey Greenwood Cemetery Board OF Directors

Sacred concert at St. Luke's Church Sunday

Services at St. Luke's A. M. E. church tomorrow evening feature a sacred concert with choir singing Scripture reading by Mrs. Francis Williams prayer by Mrs. M. A. Davis Beatitudes and Lord's prayer papers by Mrs. Lettie Williams and Mrs. Walter Smith instrumental solo by Mrs. Clarence Fletcher recitations and solos by several listed participants Mistress of ceremonies is Mrs. Blanche Dillard.

St. Luke's A. M. E. Church Francis Williams M. A. Davis Lettie Williams Clarence Fletcher Amanda Stewart Annie Reeves Walter Smith Nellie Robinson Elizabeth Harris Dora Hill Blanche Dillard

Smith Seeks Home Games With Youngstown O P Champions

Pittsburg catcher Harry Smith would join Youngstown this season if not for his ill wife. He desires to be home more by belonging to the O. P. champions and to earn money. His brother Sam Smith is a pitcher on Manager Wright's staff.

Harry Smith Pittsburg Youngstown Sam Smith Wright

Youngstown Firemen Form Baseball Team for 19th Century Season

The city firemen of Youngstown have organized a baseball team and will play a number of games this year, adding a new community pastime to local recreation efforts.

City Firemen Youngstown

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