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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
2
A new Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks was organized in New Castle with about 30 members and growing. The group meets regularly and expresses strong enthusiasm for its future.
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Rev. G. J. Jeffries named pastor of Maitland Memorial P. M. church has moved to the city with his family. They reside in the church parsonage on Maitland street. He is expected to attract a large crowd for his first sermon Sunday evening. Jeffries previously helped build the Mill street church and led the former Jefferson and Maitland corner church to sale to an Italian congregation.
Miss Anna Smith hosted about 25 guests on Thursday evening on the hill near Auburns mill in Shennango township. The party featured games and amusements with an elegant lunch by the hostess. Out of town guests Lamorne and Miss Iva Cox of Wampum attended.
David William and Joseph Hartland of the Fifth ward recently moved to Lorain Ohio. They secured positions with a furnace construction company not in the trust and report substantial orders that may sustain the firm for a long period.
H. R. Huston of Long avenue has returned from Bolivar Pennsylvania where he attended the funeral of his young nephew.
Excessive heat yesterday caused many tin mill workers to fail to finish their shifts as temperatures remained high and conditions grew uncomfortable for laborers.
Residents endured extreme heat as a dry spell continued with no rainfall yesterday. The lack of rain removed the usual cooling effect, making this the hottest day yet in the current spring period.
John Greer of Long avenue will travel to Butler next Tuesday evening for a Knights of Pythias lodge meeting. He will discuss the Knights outing here this season and urge Butler members to attend the big celebration.
Miss Gertrude Park of Charter Street is on the sick list. Friends of Miss Park will regret to learn of her condition.
City Clerk Marquis will request bids from several electric firms after the electrical committee instructed him to obtain more estimates. Gamewell Electric submitted a bid of 125 dollars per box for the most improved pattern and 100 dollars for the next grade for five boxes.
Lawrence county treasurer Lafayette Baldwin lists dates and venues to collect county state and dog taxes for 1908. Gatherings run June 2 to June 19 at stores hotels and townships including Mt. Jackson Slipperyrock Mahoning Edenburg Ellwood City New Wilmington and Wampum among others, with specific times for each location. The office at the court house is open for tax collection.
Commencement for 52 graduates at the First Baptist church on June 26 includes an oration by Frank Leslie Shoemaker and a class poem by Agnes Virginia Troddyn. The program features music and a presentation by Hershey, LL. D. of the speaker.
Frank G. Moore of 309 West Washington Street New Castle Pa cautions merchants and the public not to sell Pearl R. Moore any property or merchandise on his credit stating he will not be responsible or pay for the same as he has provided for his wife and family.
Paul Sutton, 15, of Youngstown was struck by a car last night while playing ball and ran into the vehicle. Doctors say his injuries are severe and he may not survive.
The Moyer-Anderson damage case in Youngstown is set to go to the jury on Monday, with deliberations expected to start after oral arguments.
City Electrician Devlin presented April lighting readings showing city building at 108 lamps costing 108.80 while various departments cut costs, prompting calls for departments to turn off lights and curb waste. Chief Connery tasked to enforce thrift and reduce excess lighting citywide.
In a public statement J J W Morrows The Horseshoer declares horse owners in Lawrence County were misled by a horseshoers committee. He alleges price collusion, oath taking, and twice defeating the combine with no agreement to meet, claiming he warned patrons and kept his word since May 22, 1903.
City committee hears Greer plugged ducts to keep rats out of his building on Sycamore Street. Electrical report says Greer will remove cement at his expense under supervision. Officials ask about rats and water. Devlin explains manhole depth and duct clearance prevent entry.
The village of East Youngstown seeks fire protection and improvements by becoming part of Youngstown through incorporation or annexation, aiming to access municipal services and raise funds.
The Warren Pennsylvania city council voted 8 to 4 against a curfew ordinance. The measure would have imposed evening curfew restrictions on minors, but opponents argued it overstepped rights and would be difficult to enforce.
Hanna's Lustro Finish advertised for sale by New Castle Hardware Co. in a brief classified item. The notice lists the product and supplier but provides limited additional details.
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