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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
5
Rev Billy Sunday hosts a large revival at Sharon drawing many from New Castle. Over 1,200 converts have occurred with expectations of up to 6,000 by revival's end. At Saturday's service 835 came forward, including 264 young people, as Sunday warned against sin and warned that no sin pays.
Charles J. Kirk, president and general manager of the New Castle Forge and Bolt Company, resigns his forge position to devote all time to the United States Dry Galvanizing Company, of which he is president. He has led the plant since its start, and a successor has not yet been chosen.
The department of agriculture reports a very encouraging crop outlook with expected higher yields than last year and an advance in spring planting. An observing writer notes a strong grain top gives a foundation for revived business as the season progresses. Confidence and activity rise as farmers stay busy and prosperous.
A call to observe Memorial Day with solemn respect not festive events. The piece urges universal honoring of fallen soldiers on May 30, stressing patriotism, sacrifice, and remembrance over holiday distractions. It warns against desecration of the day and urges future generations to remember the debt to patriots.
Ellwood City council backed by a police committee issues Sunday closing notices to shops. Bert Bickerstaff, manager of the Sixth Street newsstand, is told to stop selling or delivering Sunday papers. Despite the ultimatum and protests, the stand operated and Sunday papers were sold all day. Fruit and candy stores largely stayed closed though a few remained open. No arrests reported as of late afternoon.
A council delegation led by M D MacCarthy and Michael Wehr visited Warren Ohio to review a New Castle Asphalt Block contract and neighboring work. The trip aims to gather data to possibly update borough paving specs and includes Will Jones and J Y Douds with asphalt company representatives. Mrs William Roelofs from Cleveland visits the Roelofs family on Fourth Street.
Zelienople beat Steel Car Forge 2 to 0 in Zelienople on Saturday. The return game against the Rubes from Comoquessing featured strong team play and batting, with no single fault to blame. the Zelienople lineup controlled the run of the game.
Walter Henderson of Rochester and Walter Beuchner of Pittsburg visit friends here. Miss Marie Lennigan returns from Grove City. FOR SALE Good quiet horse inquire M Ralnick corner Lawrence and Thirteenth streets 22816. Miss Margaret Walters of New Castle visits Mr and Mrs F H Douthett Spring Avenue. Marion Cable leaves town for El Paso Texas seeking better health and future home.
The Rev Robert M Mulholland began his term as pastor at Highland United Presbyterian Church with morning and evening services attended by large congregations. His sermons urged single purpose in life, loyal service to the church, and devotion to Christ as king of kings.
The itemized community page lists numerous visitors and travels across towns including New Castle, Youngstown, Salem, and Hillsville. It notes church service changes, school term conclusions, and upcoming events such as children’s day exercises and parsonage program planning.
Florence avenue residents protest lack of sidewalks on the west side from Pittsburg street to Superior street. East side owners have built walks. they will ask the city to compel noncompliant property owners to install them. The city may lay walks where owners neglect and bill the costs to the properties.
All parts of the Fifth ward felt the effects of the heavy rain Sunday afternoon and Saturday evening. Water covered the sidewalks several inches deep between the Lake Erie tracks and Sutton street making travel difficult. Several storm sewers were partially stopped up.
An old German scientist says a cure for piles exists using 6 drops Carbolic Acid 1 dram Zotan and 1-2 oz Zinc Ointment mixed and applied twice daily. He claims the remedy will permanently cure the condition and notes druggists carry the ingredients.
A severe electrical storm hit the city Saturday night striking the colored industrial home near Harbor Bridge. Rev. G. W. Kincaid, superintendent, was severely shocked but not seriously hurt. Inmates felt the effects and the building had minor damage. Another bolt hit the Lawrence laundry, causing scattered bricks but little damage.
A heavy rain burst a storm sewer on Carl Street, overflowing water and debris onto Car tracks and tying up Park line traffic for nearly two hours. The incident follows rapid rainfall the night before. The article notes a bequest from the late Alexander Black of Pittsburgh to Thiel College including rare works.
Next Sunday evening May 24 New Castle Post No 100 G A R will hold special memorial services at Central Presbyterian church. Post members attend in a body and sit in reserved seats. Rev A B McCormick will preach the memorial sermon and special music will feature the service.
An enthusiastic gathering at Mrs. William P. Hanna's home on North Mercer street formed the Women's Betterment League. The group plans Mothers Social clubs for each school ward to monitor student progress and local sanitary and fire protections. Officers elected include President Mrs. W. P. Hanna, Vice Presidents Mrs. W. V. Fielding and Mrs. B. E. Leavy, Secretary Mrs. C. J. Kirk, and Treasurer Mrs. Elizabeth Royce.
The First Christian church Teachers' training class will recite part four on Wednesday night with a review and new material. The state superintendent will send an exam, and those scoring 70 or higher will earn a state certificate. Beaver Falls Manufacturing shipped a cr load of sledges to Panama for a large government order.
An old classified ad advertises a Monday sale on white madras fabrics and ginghams. It notes printed madras goods at 124 cents and colored madras ginghams at 18 cents, comparing prices to a quarter.
Five hundred styles from Andersons Madras Grahams D J Andersons showcase in a dense advertising fragment. The text is garbled but emphasizes a large stock and quality in menswear or haberdashery. No clear date or location is present.
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