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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
5
Gen W H Elliott commissioner of the interior spoke at the M E church in San Juan Porto Rico, an hour long address praising Americanization and progress on the island. He noted familiarity with Port Rico natives, pride in his work, and commendation from the administration for efforts toward growth and prosperity.
Election results released show T C Phelps named president and Cyrus Van Matre as vice president. J C Mendenhall will serve as secretary and treasurer with a slate of township directors led by H McGuffin and J W Cooper among others. two retirements noted.
General W H Elliott and family depart New Castle tomorrow afternoon for Porto Rico. They will travel via 3:16 Pan Handle to New York and sail Saturday on the Coama to resume Elliott’s duties as Commissioner-General of the Interior. They enjoyed a long visit with home folks and friends and may not return until next spring or summer.
Superintendents of city schools and towns across the state met in Indianapolis last Saturday to plan the educational exhibit for the World’s Fair. They unanimously urged Superintendent Cotton to accept the position as manager of the exhibit.
The ceremony unveils a composition monument to Capt. C. H. Jacksons trotting horse Slack Frank at his west Centerville home. The program includes music cannon firings and a reading of Black Franks history, with many friends expected to attend.
In Connellsville Pennsylvania the writer notes a wealthy town with many substantial buildings two trunk railways and hills and smoke from coke ovens. Coke production involves forty eight to seventy two hours of burning with air from the front top opening and water quenching. Connellsville hosts about 9000 people two banks two newspapers five hotels and fewer saloons than New Castle.
Local investors cheer rising crude prices with figures near 1.25 per barrel and speculation of 1.50 before winter, noting strong demand from autos and ships while existing wells face capital ties and New Cased citizens hold stock in producing firms.
Col. Frank E. Freeman of Knights town, well known in New Castle for teaching French, was fatally injured in Indianapolis Saturday after being struck by a street car while crossing tracks. He was unconscious, treated at a nearby physician's office, then moved to the city hospital in critical condition.
Nathan Shaffer of Clear Sprites Tierrison township declined to run for another term on the Farmers Mutual Insurance board. Mar Studfer, longtime director, was tendered his resignation pleasantly but will depart due to commitments with the Indiana Holling MA company and other interests. Harman Keach was elected to the board.
A New York Sun excerpt surveys various superstitions including signs of fortune and misfortune. It describes beliefs about babies marked with blue, cock crow omens, luck tied to pockets, and spirits influencing events. The piece references fears around ghosts and protective practices across communities.
Residents battle a rat infestation in Sulphur Springs with efforts ongoing for several days. A ferret is reportedly used to help reduce the vermin as authorities and tenants count hundreds of sightings and damage.
Local cabmen fret over a route from uptown to Lake Er ie and Pan Handle station as efforts to widen streets close many paths. A long illness and dead ends compound the problem for riders trying to reach the terminal.
Two strangers fought with young James and then with Walter. The smaller boy struck first and fell to the ten foot embankment with a black eye. the larger boy faced Walter with the same fate. James remained calm and unaggressive, earning admiration for his pluck.
J. L. Watkins leads a petition drive for New Castle to obtain a city charter. About 300 names have been collected since the paper began, with plans to present the petition at the town board meeting if workload allows.
The text predicts ten days to two weeks of continued fine October weather will finish paving streets long closed to the public. It urges citizens to seize the sunlit period to build roads while conditions allow and celebrate freedom from past inconveniences.
Reports say Dean Norris, after visiting Connellsville Pennsylvania known for coke ovens, is expected to reappear on the New Castle music scene within about four days. The note hints at a return to performances amid local coal region culture and songs.
The Haymakers will meet for work on Friday night. A fall attendance is requested.
A fragment notes the Indianapolis and Eastern company laying track on North Main Street near the square. The project involves digging up the street for an extra passenger loop at the New York Store area. Cars are disrupted but prepared to resume once track work completes.
The article praises the Choral Society as a strong successor to the old Philharmonic Musical club and recalls the late Robert M. Nixon's enthusiasm for music. It notes many former Philharmonics are alive and could revive classics like Pin afore, The Haymakers, Rachel, and other operas. It commends improved conditions and New Castle’s native musical talent, urging cultivation and support.
The foundation of A. H. Ward’s new hotel is finished but lumber shortages delay progress. The structure will include a saloon and restaurant on the first floor and thirty one sleeping rooms across the second and third floors. Ward plans a European plan hotel in New Castle, expanding the city’s hotel options.
Gen W I Elliott with wife Ruth and daughter joined Mr and Mrs Cyrus Ratelidl and Mr and Mrs John Thornburgh for a Monday evening dinner at Spiceland home. Also present were Messrs John and Charles Rateli. The engineer has long worked in the West and Southwest overseeing several units.
The Merestie Round Club issues invitations for a Halloween party at Miss Krell's home in October Whirtieth. Attendees are urged to note the date and venue for this seasonal social event.
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