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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

2

Weather Prognostications by Foster for May 1908

Foster forecasts multiple disturbances crossing the Pacific coast and the great central valleys into the eastern states through May. He predicts cooler temperatures, expanding rain in some districts, and slower growth for spring crops with drought risks in the west and cold rains east of the Mississippi.

W. T. Foster Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Pacific Slope Great Central Valleys Eastern States Paciic Ope Great Central Vaireys Easter States Usus Mississippi Canada Ferther

Special School Board Meeting Called for Monday Night

A special meeting of the school board has been called for next Monday evening to consider heating plumbing and wiring of the new high school building. It is expected plans will be adopted and secured in time to open with bids for the superstructure.

No Reunion Announced For This Year At Wayside Inn

No reunion will be held this year at the Wayside Inn in Grove City, home for aged Odd Fellows. Trustees plan extensive grounds improvements and do not wish to interrupt the work. Advertisement promotes window screens and Beltley Brothers services.

Wayside Inn Odd Fellows Grove City

Blue Women and Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

A 19th century style notice touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments. It cites letters from women in Mayville and Bridgeport praising relief from despondency, headaches, backaches, and other troubles, claiming long use and thousands cured.

Lydia E. Pinkham Ass. F. Millworth Mayville X. Y

Junior Senior Banquet Toasts at High School Event

A junior class committee has organized the annual junior senior banquet at Odd Fellows hall Neschanneck avenue on Friday May 22 with about 40 attendees. Superintendent and Mrs T A Kimes will be special guests. Fred McKee is toastmaster. John Kennedy James Lamovne Zoe Hays Kinman Bertha Rhodes are among speakers. evening includes dancing and amusements.

Mvade~mies Mra. T. A. Kimes Odd Fellows Zoe Hays Kinman Harry Bertha Rhodes Fred McKee Misa Ethel Beatz Wildred Reaves William Caldwell Donsid Stewart

Newell Avenue Bobs Up Again

The stream committee advised keeping Newell Avenue sidewalks at their present elevation rather than lowering the grade. Reby and McCann urged against lowering, citing need for retaining walls. Gensinger proposed dumping excavated earth to restore the original street condition, a plan the council favored in principle but could not implement.

Newell Avenue Stream Committee Reby McCann aWaerk Gensinger Raney Jani Teommtes Ibbs

Appointed to View Falls Street Plan by City Committee

McCann, McKee, and Raney were named the street committee to study West Falls Street. They meet tonight to decide the best route, width, and damages needed. They will consult property owners to secure all possible dates and details for the project.

McCann, McKee and Raney West Falls Street

Slavic People’s Big Convention in Youngstown

Slavic people from across the United States will gather in Youngstown from May 28 for the 13th national convention of the First Catholic Slovak Union of America. About 1,000 delegates are expected with Rt. Rev. Joseps M. Koudelka auxiliary bishop anticipated. A parade of delegates and Youngstown societies is planned. The union reports 30,000 members.

United States Youngstown Wnion

Former Pastor Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at High School

Rev Henry Madtes, former pastor of Fret Baptist church in this Atty, preached the baccalaureate to the Pulxautawney High School graduating class last Sunday. He now leads the First Baptist church in Tiunxsutawney where he oversees a large congregation.

Henry Madtes Fret Baptist Church This Atty Pulxautawney High School Madtes First Baptist Church Tiunxsutawney

Street Railway Brakes Allegedly Being Removed

Councilman Rigby claims the street railway company plans to remove all brakes from cars except hand brakes. The street committee will urge the railway to address the complaint, with the grievance committees set to pursue the matter.

Rigby Street Committee of Councils Sire Railway Company

Letter Carriers Meet in September Canton Ohio

The Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Letter Carriers association meeting will be held in Canton Ohio in September with the New Castle carriers joining. The street committee reported a semi monthly payroll of 771.40, about 200 less than the prior half month, and council approved. T. B. DeArmit of Grove City leased about 700 acres of land for thorough reworking and development.

Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio Canton T. B. DeArmit Grove City Ron

Ashland Avenue project discussed at council meeting

City officials and residents debated vacation of Ashland Avenue from the B and O line to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie route. Railroad lawyers urged honoring the contract while city solicitor urged shared damages. Proceedings highlighted by open crossings, damage questions, and plans for continued discussion and Sunday vesper services.

Ashland Avenue Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pittsburg and Lake Erie Gila Genkinger Andrew J. Magill Second United Preslyterian Cuureth Asgendhly Rairoads Aeserhardt Mater Leahnar Chole Mysterien Gardner Ker Ashland Raney

Berghiey and Smith Visit Harbrook and Willington

PULASKI R. C. Rayser reports Bert Berghiey was a business visitor at Harbrook Friday, Rev and Mrs A B Smith were New Willington visitors, with W A Armstrong and S S Brinton among other Friday callers. A M E church stewards hosted a birthday gathering Thursday night, with a musical program, followed by a social lunch provided by the young ladies.

Bert Berghiey Harbrook A. B. Smith New Willingtom W. A. Armstrong Suaroa Brinton New Castine M. E. Church

Paris Duel Fights Over Controversy Wounds Editor

Muasicat critics Lalo and Vullleming of the Paris newspaper dueled with swords today as a remnant of a controversy in their columns. Vullleming was wounded.

Dube Paris Muasicat Lalo and Vullleming Paris Newspanera Vulllumino

Petition To Grade South Mercer Street Gutters Requested

A petition to grade South Mercer Street and install cement gutters was presented to the street committee. A resident protested, claiming the majority did not want gutters. The matter was ordered for further investigation. Also a dispatch reports Gov. Allen Gard of Lane province is alive and improving after a Moros attack, contrary to reports of his death.

Mercer Street Bel Ower Washlington Way Bureau of Popular Affairs Allen Gard Lane Province P. L Moros

Auto Skid Injures Riders. Few Hurt in Embankment Crash

An auto carrying Mary Wilkins and Louis Heller of Youngstown skidded and overturned after leaving the road. The occupants escaped serious injury while the vehicle turned into an embankment in Jefferson county. The Punxeumia Spirit notes 40 lawyers in the county, about one per 1500 residents, suggesting some locals are more cautious than peers elsewhere.

Mary Wilkins Louis Heller Youngstown Jefferson County Jefferson

Brewers Sign Mo geaie to Scale Wages

Youngstown signs Mo geaie to scale at the Walted Brewery Workers, setting weekly pay at 17 dollars.

Youngstown Mo Geaie Walted Brewery

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