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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
15
The Ellwood City News reports a lively Alumni banquet at the Lawrence Hotel with bright toasts by Fred C. Johnston and other ex grads. President C B Whistler led as host and the night closed with a lively dance lasting into the early hours.
Ellwood City confronts a legal clash with Rochester Coal and Supply over Wayne Avenue paving. Logan of the firm claims council failed to authorize payment or allow continued work, threatening an injunction. Council also debated increased patrols to curb robberies and fires, with policing funding and registry boxes discussed.
Ellwood City council plans an ordinance permitting 2-2 inch flagstone for property walks instead of the 23 inch flagstone previously required. The change, a concession to homeowners, will let many use standard flagstone and is expected to pass at the next regular council meeting.
Alma lodge 420 Kalgbis of Pythias readies six candidates for admission to the first degree next Monday night. The lodge, with over 200 members, aims to grow, while its degree team heads to Monaco for Memorial services with 21 in the steam.
Eighteen Hebrew residents of Ellwood City plan to form a local Bnai Brith society to assist the needy. A meeting led by Temporary President J Kraus will decide permanent plans and a charity season of entertainments will raise funds for broader regional work beyond Ellwood City.
The East End Lyceum team of Pittsburg challenges the Steel Car Forge squad for Memorial Day Saturday afternoon. Expected to be a key event, Lyceum is noted as one of the fastest in the circuit and the Forge team plans a strong solution to the test.
The Office of Standard Enyi nesting Works is undergoing repairs and repainting throughout. A slack period with the works and office force moving freely, causing mild inconveniences. Furniture is being revarnished while woodwork is repainted and walls and ceiling are refinished.
Edward Schwiger was in Pittsburg yesterday as was C. E. Whistler in New Castle and W. J. Kirk visiting New Castle. John W. Kuhl of Freedom and C. D. Coban in Pittsburg on business. G. G. Fornay of Freedom and David Newton returned from visits to Butler and Harmony respectively. National Memorial Day plans as Mrs Brooks depart for Geneva. Local graduation attendees Henry Krave and wife returned home from Alton Ohio. Mrs P Ky Five returned from Lawrence. Yelk Kelly came back from Texas and hints of northern travel.
A. C. Frey, president of the Ne tonal Supply and Construction company of Ellwood City, closed the contract for the erection of a new cement works at Wampum. Work will start immediately. The project, valued at $60,000, will employ skilled labor and signals growth for Ellwood's business leaders.
Sherif J. W. Waddington went to Ellwood City Wednesday to call out the household effects of O. T. Adams under an attachment for 3500 on a note due Wilhelmina Palap. He learned two bonds had been filed of security and returned to New Castle.
N. M. Hazen and family, wife and child, left Aiken S. C. bound for Ellwood City. They had been away for over a month seeking a climate change for the former's health. They will arrive Saturday morning.
A construction force is renovating the Steel Car Forge offices. Interior spaces are being renovated and desks and furniture revarnished. Improvements have just begun and will continue until the entire official office area is completed.
Ellwood City Tennis Club chairman 7 B Boyd announces two courts are ready or will be by Saturday. Opening match expected fast as many members are seasoned players. Also reports a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Clarence T Johnston at The Clecta at 6 am. Missionary society of the Presbyterian church held a social meeting today with an informal tone.
PULASKI R C Rayder notes visitors from New Castle and Rochester in town early week. Rev F A Shapelett and Mrs Shapeleft visit Washington county while plans to return and lead Presbyterian services Sunday. E W Phillips buys a carrier pigeon near Bord’s shop with brass and aluminum bands marked 50000 and Yett 5. bird rest, then disappears by evening.
The clever farce The Oxford Affair will be repeated at the Young Women's Christian Association assembly hall Thursday evening at six o clock. The girls who took part have earned compliments for their clever presentation and the performance will be repeated. Proceeds will fund a delegate to Silver Ray this summer.
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