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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
7
Agents for large publishers visit the school board arguing for new arithmetic texts. They claim twentieth century ideas demand updated books, but the school board's text committee remains unmoved. Officials note the high school building budget already strains taxpayers and say arithmetic principles have not changed. only problem order differs.
Ellwood City residents report a string of early Sunday thefts. Councilman W J Kirk suspects his St Bernard Brutus, but the dog shows no guilt. Missing items include food from his cellar and pantry and a pocketbook from I E Newton’s home. Police believe tramp thefts are involved.
Ten bonds worth 500 dollars each issued by Ellwood City in 1895 were found in the Traders and Mechanics Bank of Pittsburg vaults. George Neeld had held the bonds and drawn interest via a court order, with the borough initially withholding payments until coupons were produced. The bonds were recovered by the bank and Neeld remains indemnified, two bonds near due dates. The cause of their placement in the Pittsburg bank remains unclear.
Mr and Mrs Albert Geisler return to Ellwood from Cumberland. They plan to settle in Burnstown and resume life among friends. Geisler says Ellwood looks good and will live there permanently.
The Sunday school Bible class of the Christian church met at Philip Brown’s Beaver County home for a stag gathering. More than a dozen members attended games and entertainment followed by refreshments, all reporting an enjoyable time.
The Zelienople bowling squad travels to challenge the City team tomorrow night hoping to repeat past success. Zelienople players express confidence while City members report recent practice and caution.
Borough Clerk McElroy announces the office now has proper housing for books and papers. The council building committee bought a desk and filing case, set them up, cleaned them, and declared the filing system ready for use after years of delay.
Local briefs note several residents and visitors in town yesterday and today including H. S. Blatt in Pittsburg Ellsworth Hazen Celia J W Humphrey New Castle B F Ross New Castle J W Newton Wurtemburg in Ellwood Co D Coban Pittsburg Rev F L Taylor recovered from quinsy George W Sweitzenberger West Pittsburg Cc E Whistler family Mercer H F Liebendorfer back from Ottawa Henry Stokey Zelienople hotel owner in town on business and good quiet horse for sale by M Ralnick Zelienople notices and Avis Brenner returning home after a short visit.
The following divorce applications have been filed for the June term of court. Etta M. Morgan v George B. Morgan desertion. Ellen E. Council v George W. Counsil cruel and barbarous treatment. Maria Picard v Charles S. Picard cruel and barbarous treatment. Ida M. Beatty v Thomas R. Beatty desertion. Benjamin Hunter v Clara M. Hunter desertion. Mary McKee v George A. Mc Kee desertion. Mary A. Welch v James Welch desertion. Michael Ferchan v Anna Fer dan desertion. LaVerne Knobel v Charles Knobel desertion. Clara Comstock v James Comstock cruel and barbarous treatment. Myrtle B. Martin v Walter V. Martin desertion. Adela Young v Thomas Young desertion. Robert James Sherlock v Martha Jane Sherlock cruel and barbarous treatment. Jennie Catterson v Thomas M. Catterson cruel and barbarous treatment. Katherine R. Walker v John M. Walker cruel and barbarous treatment.
Friends here report the death of William Warren a former resident who died recently in Terre Haute Indiana. He was the son of Rev Warren longtime pastor of the First Methodist church in this city. Warren worked for Terre Haute Brewing company and held an interest in it. He was in New Castle shortly before his death and was in good health. He was married to the daughter of the brewing company proprietor.
Hillsville plans a June 13 celebration for the St Antonio society with hundreds of Italian residents. Frank Conti leads arrangements and has raised funds for a band fireworks and meals. Mass will open the day with Father Peter Rossi, and groups from nearby towns will participate.
Homedressed chickens for Sunday dinner advertised by Moore's meat market located at 106 Pittsburg street. This brief notice emphasizes fresh poultry for weekend meals.
New Castle lodge delegates to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention in Columbus adopt a resolution banning on duty drinking and banning active membership for violators. Harry P. Daugherty of B and O pledged support for Grand Chief W. E. Stone’s temperance drive.
Observers anticipate a tense visit as an eye testing car approaches New Castle amid rail changes. Harry R. Hanlin resigns as general superintendent of the Bullfrog-Goldfield line after its merger, with a new post not disclosed. ore and coal traffic likely rises as the steamer Wilson G. French docks 5 000 tons in Cleveland signaling the lake season's start.
Mrs. S P Ferguson attends the Hillsville bazaar on Thursday evening. The Knights of Pythias are repairing their hall. Mr and Mrs John Brewster visit Frank Wallace of Covert's station as guests of his sister.
Property buyers and renters urged to visit McBride and Long at 36 1 2 North Mill Street for sales or rentals. The notice invites listing services and agent assistance for local real estate needs.
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