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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

Page

7

Hundreds pledge support in work at Ellwood revival

Ellwood City on September 11 reports a rally at the skating rink where over 300 attendees pledged to devote part of each day to Christian work led by Evangelist I. W. Orr. He urged gifts beyond money and announced Sunday’s session at 3 p m for men only titled The Devil's Detective.

Ellwood City I. W. Orr Christ Temple Jesus Christ of Nazareth Texas Rev Devil

Pastor Lentz Announces No Morning Service Next Sunday

The Rev. A. P. Lentz of the finity Lutheran church says there will be no morning worship next Sunday. The evening service will occur as usual with the pastor delivering a sermon.

A. P. Lentz Finity Lutheran Church

New Wilmington Keeps Ample Water Supply Despite Drought

The Globe reports New Wilmington enjoys a steady water supply as manager J F Williams notes a recent deep well remains robust. Daily pumping fills the inner reservoir and preserves a full reserve for the town amid dry conditions. The success suggests continued access to water by expanding deep-well efforts.

New Wilmington Globe J. F.williams New Wilmigton Ter Company

Borough Clerk to supervise all borough purchases

Bellwood City officials adopt a purchase through clerk requirement to prevent account confusion. The measure gives the clerk daily access to current balances and enables exact cost data on public works and supplies, following a new bookkeeping system installed by John McCandless.

Bellwood City John McCandless

Poisoning of Dogs Sparks Townwide Search

A number of dogs in the town were poisoned over several days. Lawrence hotel proprietor E. E. Cleveland reports a valuable St. Bernard bitch poisoned in her kennel, not released for weeks, valued at 7490. He vows to pursue the perpetrator.

E. E. Cleveland Lawrence Hotel St. Bernard Cleveland

Anniversary reception for police chief and wife at home

In celebration of their 17th wedding anniversary Chief of Police Edward Reilley and his wife hosted an informal reception Wednesday evening at their Norwood Heights residence. On duty, the chief had limited time to join the festivities while Mrs. Reilley presided, entertaining more than a hundred guests who enjoyed the occasion.

Edward Reilley Norwood Heights Chief Reilley Mrs. Reiley

Misses Helen and Celia Mc Carthy Visit Brother in Idaho

The Misses Helen and Celia Mc Carthy of St Anthony Idaho are visiting their brother M. D. McCarthy in this place for a week. Both are teachers in St Anthony public schools and have lived there for years. They prefer the western country but are glad to be home again.

Helen Celia McCarthy St Anthony Ida M. D. McCarthy St. Anthony

Local residents and visitors logged across towns

I E Newton was in Zelienople yesterday. H Blatt is in Indianapolis on business. William Johnston was in New Castle yesterday. W O Miller was a Pittsburgh visitor yesterday. William Simms was a New Castle visitor yesterday. Glenn Blatt was in New Castle yesterday on business. BB Sehweiger and Harry Keller returned from a week in New York. G C Murphy of McKeesport owner of the Racket store was in town yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Garlinger of Mercer county returned home after a week with Thomas Newton and family. L D Savage trainmaster of the B and O between New Castle and Pittsburgh leaves for Tulsa Oklahoma next week, expected to be gone a month. Mr and Mrs A V Runyon and Mrs W McKim returned from Toledo after visiting Runyon's son James for a week.

I. E. Newton Zelienople Blatt Indianapolis William Johnston New Castle W. O. Miller Pittsburg William Simms Glenn Blatt Sehweiger Harry Keller New York G. C. Murphy McKeesport

Water Quality Claim Cites Purity and Healthfulness

A feature highlights water furnished as first class pure and fresh. The article stresses healthful benefits and quality standards in the supply.

Local residents visit and host across town and region

Connoquenessing J H Steen of Butler visited Connoquenessing. Miss Erla Ramsey of Renfrew vacationed with Mrs Sparling. Mr and Mrs Andrew Watson of Shiloh were guests here. A daughter was born to Rev and Mrs J M McCalmont. Miss Cecil Stewart of Grove City vacationed with her sister. Miss Nora Rose returned to New Wilmington after a pleasant stay with her brothers. Mr and Mrs Dunn of New Kensington visited J H Warner. Rev and Mrs G L C Richardson attended the M E church semi centennial. Miss Margaret Staff and Miss Wolfe of Youngstown visited Gora and Sadie Walker. Mr and Mrs Christy Miller of Brownsdale visited Mrs Miller’s parents. Several pastors attended services in town.

J. H. Steen Butler Erla Ramsey Renfrew F. J. Sparling Andrew Watson Shiloh J. M. McCalmont Cecil Stewart Grove City Nora Rose New Wilmington Margaret Staff Miss Wolfe Youngstown, O Misses Gora Sadie Walker Christy Miller Brownsdale

School of Methods Holds Second Pittsburgh Session

D. M. Cleland of New Wilmington arranges a second school of methods for teaching adult foreigners to be held in the Pittsburgh M. C. A. chapel on September 14 and 15.

D. M. Cleland New Wilmington Pittsburgh M. C. A. Chapel

Coon Hunt Planned by Merchants and Manufacturers Club

In Ellwood City on Sept 11 the Merchants and Manufacturers' club plans a coon hunt with Postmaster R A Todd and B F Ross as scouts. The club will also host biweekly dances this season, with entertainment led by the board of governors and entertainment committee.

Ellwood City R. A. Todd B. F. Ross Merchants and Manufacturers’ Club R. T. Brown

Poplar Trees On Fifth Street Removed To Improve View

Poplar trees along Fifth Street between the Baltimore and Ohio tracks and Lawrence Avenue are being removed to clear the street for travel. The action follows an ordinance passed months ago and the trees’ distance from the curb which hindered sightlines.

Fifth Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Lawrence Avenue

Krauther Not Indicted in Assault Case Against Captain Moon

Grand jury reports no true bill on the assault charge against Jacob Noblet aka Krauther for pointing firearms at Captain Moon. He is thus discharged and may depart for the old country if he wishes to do so.

Jacob Noblet Krauther Capt Moon Old Country

Cousin Bertha Berarsdale Wed to Keith Randolph in Beaver Falls

Amy and Carrie Gran y attended the wedding at the bride’s Beaver Falls home. Bertha Berarsdale married Keith Randolph on Wednesday night. The couple left for Des Moines Iowa after the ceremony to begin their married life.

Amy Carrie Gran‘y Bertha Berarsdale Keith Randolph Beaver Falls Des Moines

Tax collector Jacob Bair near recovery in New Castle

Jacob Bair, the borough tax collector, is slowly recovering from a severe illness after an ear access incident. He remains hospitalized at Shenango Valley Hospital in New Castle but shows marked improvement and anticipates returning to work within a week.

Jacob Bair Shenango Valley Hospital New Castle

Trinity Lutheran Pastor Returns From Two Week Rest Visit

Rev Lentz spent most of his two week vacation in Sunbury with several stops in the eastern part of the state. He visited Trinity Lutheran Church and connected with local congregations during the trip.

A. P. Lentz Trinity Lutheran Church Lentz Sunbury

Masons and ladies attend New Castle dance

A large group of Masons and their ladies gathered for a dance in New Castle last night. Attendees included Miss Edith Gelbach Miss Mary Cobler Dr G C Cobler David Thompson Dr Robert Lowry and David Morton among others.

New Castle Edith Gelbach Mary Cobler G. C. Cobler David Thompson Robert Lowry David Morton

Humane Society Needed at Ellwood City

Ellwood City faces a dire need for a live humane society as drivers on Rock Point picnic routes mistreat horses. Citizens describe horses daily on the streets, aged and worn, forced to bear heavy loads with little rest or care while lashings persist.

Humane Society Ellwood City Rock Point Ellwood

Couple Reunited As Judge Delays Case To December

In a Pennsylvania court scene Jacob Smith pled to provide a home within a month for his wife and was granted time to complete the plan. The judge halted further proceedings and arranged a home plan away from his sister. Other cases saw Sophia Miller and Albert J. Miller in disputed support matters, with Miller discharged after testimony. A dog bite and threats of shooting sparked a disorderly conduct dispute between Leonard Hoover and Jerome Atteneesio, leading to cost allocations.

Wdod Pork Decemer Attorney McCracken Ees J. Norman Martin Hush Leonard J. Hoover Jerome Atteneeio Edenburg Porter Hoover Black Hand Atteneesio

Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station at Mercer Fair

Visit the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station exhibit at the Mercer fair from September 23 to 25 to learn about crop research and farm innovations. The display features the latest findings and practical demonstrations for growers.

Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station Mercer Fair

Judge Orders $6 Weekly Wife Support After Separation

Judge Porter directed the defendant to pay his wife $6 a week as agreed, noting the couple had not lived together since marriage. The husband stopped payment upon unemployment, prompting the wife's legal charge.

Porter

Visitors and locals gather in Harlansburg area

Mrs Clara Eagleson visits friends near Harlansburg. Harry Ward and family from New Castle stay with local friends. C M Bohn of New Castle calls on friends. Alvena Bohn visits from New Castle. Miss Margaret Wilson of Pittsburg stays with Rev Pearson and family. Miss Nellie Frankenburg teaches near East Brook and visits home. Miss Elsie Frankenburg to West Middlesex to teach. Nurse from New Castle cares for Master Glenn Hedrick ill with typhoid fever. Frances Rice Alda Galloway Edith Offutt and Grace Scollard depart for Slippery Rock State Normal. Rev Charles Grant Jordan to lecture Sept 17 at 8 pm at Presbyterian church on The Key to Present-Day Problems.

Clara Eagleson Harlansburg Harry Ward New Castle C. M. Bohn Alvena Bohn Margaret Wilson Pittsburg Miss Patterson Glenn Hedrick Frances Rice Alda Galloway Edith Offutt Grace Scollard Slippery Rock Slippery Rock State Normal Charles Grant Jordan Presbyterian Church

Campaign opening at Conneaut Lake draws thousands

The Republican campaign opening in western Pennsylvania was held at Conneaut Lake Exposition Park in Pa on Sept 11. About 10 000 persons attended the event. Speakers included Senator Dick of Ohio former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw Congressman James Francis Burke A L Bates and W I Swope.

Exposition Park Pennsylvania Conneaut Lake Ohio Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw James Francis Burke A. L. Bates W. I. Swope

Sharon Water Proposes To Supply Hub Bard With Water

The Sharon Water company presented a plan to furnish the town of Hubbard with a water supply. The proposal outlines equitable pricing and delivery arrangements. Officials will review the terms before a decision is reached.

Sharon Water Company Hubbard

Soft Felt Hats with Silk Scarfs Ad

Friday advertisement showcases soft felt hats with silk scarfs for women and children. Hats come in new tan brown pearl navy white colors priced from 1.00 to 10.00. scarves add 1.50 and stitched-brim styles 2.50. Children’s headwear is on the second floor.

Colege

College Men Hats Gain Style and Price Variety

Local shop highlights for college men offer thirty soft hat styles with fifteen shades. New shapes and delicate colors like Brosa Tan brown and green require special rooms and machinery. Prices range from $1.00 to $4.00, with many options at $3.00.

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