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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

6

Opera House Change as Reese Circuit Takes Over

The Opera House in Reese Circuit ownership shifts from Jacob F. Genkinger to the Reese circuit management. Genkinger retires as a representative of the old regime and M Reese of New York oversees the switch. The house will re open under new booking, with some former attractions and many new contracts, plus refitting and fresh paint for a more attractive season.

Opera House Reese Circuit Jacob F. Genkinger Reese M. Reese New York Genkinger

Koenig Favored for Northside High Spanish Post

The Pittsburg Dispatch reports the Northside high school committee unanimously recommended Professor Paul C Koenig for teaching Spanish French and German after he refused a Spanish exam citing rustiness Superintendent John Morrow said he would have chosen another candidate but submitted all exam results. The panel also backed Professor G W Walker of Steubenville for mathematics though the board failed to meet.

Pittsburg John Morrow Northside Board of School Controllers Paul C. Koenig Northside Koenig New Castle Jules Henry Miss Eggers G. W. Walker Steubenville Ohio

Septembers Argument List in New Castle Court

The case of American Warming and Ventilating company versus New Castle School district will be argued on a new trial application next week. The heater company previously won about $2,600 under the Thaddeus Stevens heating contract. Other cases on the list include Hartzel vs Western Allegheny RR for new trial, Douds vs Manufacturers Light and Heat for new trial, and multiple Commonwealth and local actions for motions, openings, or new trials.

American Warming and Ventilating Company New Castle Thaddeus Stevens Andrews Michael Hartzel Western Allegheny Railroad Frank C. Douds Manufacturers Light and Heat Company Robert Haggerty J. R. Haggerty Robert L. Wallace Rose Robinson First National Bank of Ellwood O. T. Adams Lewis Rader David H. Hainer Matilda Sawyer County of Lawrence Equity City of New Castle C. M. Kellison

Boomer Visitors From Coraopolis Stop in New Castle

Two Pullman cars bearing Coraopolis boomers arrive in New Castle forenoon. They visit Fountain Inn and shuttle among delegates at the merchants convention to publicize their town. Wilbur Grace of Cleveland visits his parents at East Street.

Corapolis New Castle Fountain Inn Coraopolis Wilbur Grace Cleveland Mrs Bennett Grace East Street

Deaths of W. T. Wright Resident of Zelienople

W T Wright of Zelienople died at his home on the extension at 10 Tuesday morning from paralysis. Born August 13 1860 at Camp Run he married Martha Young September 3 1872. Survived by wife and eight children Cora Wright Mrs F S Goehring Mrs C C Damhoff Mrs H E Boots Mrs Oscar Drusch el Flora Berdella and John. Funeral at 1 Thursday at Zelienople cemetery.

W. T. Wright Zelienople Mr. Wright Camp Run Martha Young J. J. Kennedy Goehring & Keck Wright Mountville U. P United Presbyterian Church Cora Wright Goehring C. C. Damhoff Middle Lancaster H. E. Boots North Sewickley Oscar Druschel Mansfield Flora Berdella John Zelienople Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Anne Rice held in city

The funeral for Mrs Anne Rice, formerly of this city, took place this afternoon at her South Main street home. Rev Purkiss of the First Baptist church conducted the rites. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

Anne Rice Sharon South Main Street Purkiss First Barfist Church Oakwood Cemetery

Local residents and visitors listed in social notes

Personal mentions include J. B. Haley moving to Shaw street and Miss Gladys Love visiting from Olean New York. Hugh Ward leaves for East Brady Ohio to take charge of the Central hotel. Mrs C L McQuiston and daughter Thora return to Chicago after visiting. The Mears family plan Steubenville and Wheeling trips. Roy Lyman and Earl Carbaugh return from a two week trip to Cleveland. The Greshams welcomed a baby girl. mother and child doing well. Several locals relocate, host, or travel with other social movements noted.

J. B. Haley Shaw Street Gladys Love Olean N. Y Hugh Ward East Brady Central Hotel C. L. McQuiston Thora Chicago W. S. Mears Neshannock Avenue Steubenville Wheeling Margaret Vandegrift Croton Avenue W. E. Patton J. Y. Patton Hickory Township Roy Lyman Martin Street Earl Carbaugh Greenwood Avenue Cleveland Cedar Point Conneaut Lake Howard Greshem South Bay Street Stork John Hoffman Pittsburg J. W. Bryson Sheridan Avenue Edward Lowry Youngstown Bryson George L. Leslie Harriet Oak Park Lodge Wallace Avenue Judge Sheaffer Thi House Haley Centennial

Barn and Five Horses Burned at Paden Farm

A noon fire destroyed the barn on F B Paden’s North Beaver township farm, killing five horses and consuming hay, grain, and threshing machinery. The loss, around 3000 dollars, falls partly on the McCandless brothers who were threshing the wheat.

F. 8 Paden North Beaver Township McCandless Brothers Big Beaver Township

Queen Esther Circle Elects Officers

The Queen Esther circle of the First Methodist Episcopal church elected officers Tuesday evening led by President Hazel Wilson and Vice President Winifred Lloyd. The group plans a church kindergarten opening soon with J Gertrude Dowler of Chicago overseeing the project and staff including Margaret Kirk and Cora Ritchie.

Queen Esther Circle First Methodist Episcopal Church Hazel Wilson Winifred Lloyd Martha Bigley Charlotte Ashmore Sue Cramer Cordelia Roberts Jessie Mockel Mollie Speer Mary Bigley Dora Keagy J. Gertrude Dowler Chicago Margaret Kirk Cora Ritchie Chautauqua

Strikers Held Under $2000 Bail in Chester Strike Case

Patrick J. Shea vice president William B. Lockhardt local president and eleven Amalgamated Trolley Unions of America strikers are held on $2000 bail for conspiracy and blowing up cars at Chester Traction. One hundred deputy sheriffs patrol the area after a four month old street railway strike left about 25 cars wrecked by strikers or agents.

Media Patrick J. Shea William B. Lockhardt Amalgamated Trolley Unions of America Chester Traction Company Chester City

McCleery Family Holds Second Reunion at Warren Fair Grounds

The McCleerys held their second reunion at Warren fair grounds on Friday August 28. Attendance reached 112 with guests from Cleveland New Lyme Jefferson Orwell New Castle Sharon Chardon and Thompson. B J Murphy of Thompson was elected president J A McCleery vice president A B McCleery Cortland secretary treasurer Ex Commissioner Gates A L McCleery and G A McCleery attended. A brief program followed including readings and an oration.

McCleery Warren Fair Grounds Cleveland New Lyme Jefferson Orwell New Castle Sharon Charon Thompson B. J. Murphy J. A. McCleery A. B. McCleery Cortland Yo. Gates A. L. McCleery G. A. McCleery Willie Hyde W. Farmington Albert Curtis Eva Curtis Southington

St Johns Luther League entertains with Petersons guests

The St Johns Luther league was entertained by the Misses Peterson of Dewey avenue Tuesday evening. C W Herman Hess, delegate to the State convention at Erie and the national convention, gave his report. The evening ended with social games music and a luncheon. Miss Inez Calvin and Leo Calvin attended as special guests.

St. John’s Luther League Peterson Dewey Avenue C. W. Herman Hess Erie Inez Calvin Leo Calvin Wee

West Pittsburg Social Notes and Local Moves

West Pittsburg headlines recount business visitors in New Castle and Ellwood, visits from Shara n and Troy, and multiple family greetings. It notes births, engagements, and a Italian district marriage of Nettie Scavoni and Joe Marca with a large guest list and wedding feast.

Nettie Scavoni Joe Marea Frank Scavoni River Drive Marca Mrs. Marca West Pittsburg

Corn Roast At Book Home Draws Sixty Guests

A corn roast hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Milton Book of East New Castle for the Young Ladies Bible class of the Third United Presbyterian church drew about 70 guests Tuesday evening. Mrs. George Ramsey and Joseph Patterson won honors as corn eaters.

Milton Book East New Castle Third United Presbyterian Church Book Home George Ramsey Joseph Patterson

Edna Keyser Weds Arthur Freed in Crafton Church

Miss Edna May Keyser of Crafton and Mr. Arthur Preston Freed of Connellsville married in the First Presbyterian church of Crafton on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Thomas P. Cullison of Belle Vernon as matron of honor and Mr. Cullison as usher.

Thomas P. Cullison Bellevue Anna Chambers Cullison Edna May Keyser Crafton Arthur Preston Freed Connellsville First Presbyterian Church of

McNabb Fined Ten Dollars For Missing Permit

R N McNabb received a ten dollar penalty for neglecting to secure a sewer opening permit on Sheridan street. He later asked the sewer committee to remit the fine, admitting multiple notices to obtain the permit were ignored. The committee split but did not act, so the fine remains.

Sheridan Street McNabb

Marriage of Alma L Harry and Austius Laderer at Evans City

A marriage of interest occurred Wednesday in Evans City. Bride Alma L Harry formerly studied at Westminster College and has relatives nearby. Groom Austius Laderer.

Evans City Alma L. Harry Austius Laderer Westminster College

Miss Nellie Leslie Hosts Evening In Honor Of Miss Margie Norton

Miss Nellie Leslie of Craig street will entertain a small group this evening in honor of her guest Miss Margie Norton of Connellsville. Norton was the guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. George Mc Kee and Miss Laure Miller at the New Leslie on Monday.

Nellie Leslie Craig Street Margie Norton Connellsville Norton George McKee Laure Miller

Quinn Children Host Afternoon Party on Court Street

Martina and William Quinn, children of W. J. Quinn of Court Street, entertained many young friends yesterday afternoon with numerous games and refreshments in a pleasant gathering.

Martina William W. J. Quinn Court Street

Miss Margaret Chambers to attend Miss Baldwin School

Miss Margaret Chambers of North Liberty street will attend Miss Baldwin's school at Stanton Virginia this fall.

Margaret Chambers North Liberty Street Miss Baldwin Stanton, Va

Woman Takes Neighbor's Porch Carpet on East Side

Residents report a theft on Richelieu avenue where a woman seen on a porch around 10 pm Monday lifted the carpet and walked away. The rug has not been recovered and police are investigating.

East Side Richelieu Avenue

Obituary for W. E. Brown former legislator and postmaster

W. E. Brown a former state legislator and for 12 years postmaster at Linesville Pennsylvania died yesterday The notice also urges visitors to see the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station exhibit at the Mercer fair scheduled September 23 26

W. E. Brown Linesville Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station Mercer Fair

Excursion Train to Conneaut Lake from New Castle

Rail excursion from New Castle departs at 7 30 a m for Conneaut Lake Pennsylvania on September 3 with special train service and fair accounts for the trip.

Lake Pennsylvania Lines New Castle

Principal Dickson Home From South Returns to City

Principal George A. Dickson of the high school and Mrs. Dickson with son Clement arrived in the city Tuesday after visiting North Carolina. The group spent early summer at their central state farm while Frank L. Orth and other high school faculty members are due in today or Thursday. Principal Miller of the Central school has also arrived after vacation at Conneaut Lake.

George A. Dickson

Hartzell Family to Return Home Next Tuesday

The family of M. Hartzell of North Beaver Street have spent the summer at the Hartzell farm on Butler Road and will return to their home in the city next Tuesday.

M. Hartzell North Beaver Street Hartzell Butler Road Wilber A. McCoy Company Federal Street North Side Pittsburg Ask T. Sheaner Croton Avenue Dufford Block

Sheriff Seizes Two Stores in Loans Case

Sheriff Waddington has seized the confectionery store of Laker Antinasio at 32 West Washington Street and plans a sale on September 8. The sheriff also sold Joe Atanasis’s store on Pittsburg Street this morning, fetching about $350.

Waddington Laker Antinasio West Washington Street Joe Atanasis Pittsburg Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof. Koenig Nesday North Beaver Township Queen Esthers J. M. Hennon L. F. Vandervoort Robert Davis Cress Pitzer Milo Gibson Walter Mavns Eleventh Street Ellwood City W. H. Armstrong Ed Maxwell Charles Maxwell Tenth Street M. Gardner Troy George Bannon Sarah Jenkinson George Wallace Waterstreet Clarence Reed McDonald, Pa Charles Bannon Water Street H. Kline Miss Mae Pearson Street Carl Reed George Clark Sterling Conduit Company N Y Edward Foley Alliance Necks Barry Laderer Children’s Party Will Conneaut Dickson South North Mill Street Mercer Street John Earley J. K. Furst East Wallace Avenue National Accident Society Broadway the News Bath Carlisle Street Green Street Wallace Ave Quincy A. McBride East Washington Street Bell Phone D. H. Ballard Oak Avenue Reis and Wallace Eet Highland Starr W. R. Cunningham Enon Valley A. C. Beatty Harlansburg Road Chestnut Street North Hill East Winter Avenue J. Clyde Gilfillan L. W. Platt East Washington Street Union W. E. Wallace Seventh Ward East Sutton Street Malloy Henderson Ball Park Leasure Avenue Delaware Avenue Boyles Avenue Weaver Street Ray and Almira Streets Clare P. DuShane North Walnut Street C. E. Smith Hardware Company West South Street Quest Street J Bell Jere Bauman South Mill Street W. F. Dufford & Co West East Falls Street Mercer North Jefferson Streets Bevan Brock Enquire Bell Phones S Jefferson Street Bell County Line Street Kissinger Regutix North Street W. G Kissinger Erik South New Castle Pearson McConnell's Mills Washington Nellie Sampson Street E. F. Persche Princeton E.j.o’brien Leesburg Thompson Run G. H. van Horn Smith Premier Smith Central City Typewriter Exchange West Fayette Street Syracuse Hinkson Bros Eastbrook Tee Reet Office of the Register Lawrence County Orphans’ Court William M. Humphrey M. DeWitt Maxwell Plaingrove Township Lafayette Kerr Lewis Kerr James H. Leslie John Kelly Henry Leslie Clyde V. Riley Zacaria Tindel Shenango Township Emma M. Simpson William H. Simpson Wylie McCasline Maggie H. Brant Margaret Wilkinson George Wilkinson Elizabeth C. Weddell Lawrence B. Weddell Webster M. Weddell Thomas Love Levi Kariher James A. Gardner Isaiah N. Johnston Slipperyrock Township James H. Stewart C. T.a James Stewart Wampum Harry James Paden Pulaski Township Walter J. Sager Anna BE. Martin N. A. Offutt Kerzia S. White S. J. Britton Samuel A. Naugel South New Castle Borough Joseph W. Humphrey Ann Dugan F. A. Holmes John P. Holmes Wilmington Township Brooks Broadbent Charles J. Broadbent Third Ward John A. Magee Clarence G. Magee Charles Wy. Rhodes Fred L. Rhodes J. Wesley Rhodes Walter S. Reynolds George T. McCarthy John N. Hopper Mary Clendenin Hopper Kerr Walter Hopper T. P. Williams Catherine Williams Matthew and Jennie Fiinkman Lougi Piccarilla C. C,bingson Clarence J. Shakely Charles C. Robingson Jane Callear Second Ward M. Georgette Mitchell J. Will Mitchell City of WM. A. Eakin Register
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