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The New Castle News from New Castle, Pennsylvania • Page 13

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NEW CASTLE NEWS, SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1920. HilRH hN Mrs. Katherine Tingley Noted Theosophist Leader Is Dead In Stockholm is reported as having one of its most successful years. There axe 105 boys in camp. The Mercer troop is represented by nine boys.

Jack Padgett, Bruce Johnston, Reeves Langdon. Earl Miller. Jihn Arthur Adams. Paul Bowman, Bud Anderson, and Wallace Black. Founded Lomaland In Stormy At Times Thurston Will Case One Of Memorable Events In Her History STOCKHOLM, July 13 Kath- Tii'igli'y.

noted ihcoi.ophist dif'd at Visingso after an ill- i.f's which iollowf'd a accidcnt She Her right thigh and ankle were May 30, whrn the automobile in which she was riding werved from tlie road Osnabruixk and crasii- cd into a conrrete bridge. She recovi red to be released from the and insisted fche b(' to Visingso. the head- rjuarters oi ihe Swedish theosophist There her injuries de- into the illness in)m which fche never recovf-red. She had a f-rowded lifetime and was connected throughout, particularly in her later years, with in its world-wide aspects. f-h( rcivided at various times in Cuba, the United and in Europe.

Ihe work cA Mrs. Tingley, leader of the Universal Brotherhood and nieosophical Society, according to hor asstx'iates, was inseparably linked with that of her Madame Hlavatsky and William Q. Judge. Under her the message of theosophy ii.to virtually every country in the wo id and attracted to the movement such prominent, men as layman J. Gage, former of the treasury, the late A.

(t. Spalding, father of E. A. Neresheimer, York mer- (hant, Frank W. Pierce, another wealthy New' York man, and others, who at times made their home in the olony Mrs.

Tingley established in 1000 on the Pacific coast. Fotindetl i Mrs. Tingley founded at Point Loma, near San Diego, a large estate where are situated the international theosophical headquarters, the Raja Voya College and Theosophical University. The buildings Include an open-air Greek; theatre. Mrs.

career was at times beset with difficulties. Relatives of some wealthy persons who contributed SUN LEE LAUNDRY, .318 Neshannock I coming BACK. GOOD SERVICE Gl ARANTEED. larsT fund, toward her work, upon the death of ihese followers, sued the theosophical leader. In one instance also.

Mrs. Tingley was made defendant by Mrs. Irene M. Mohn in an action for $200.000 damages for alleged alienation of the affections of her husband. Dr.

George F. Mohn. A California jury awarded Mrs. Mohn $100,000, but Mrs. Tingley appealed to the state supreme court.

The Thurston will case in 1912, with its allegations of exerted by Mrs. Tingley over the aged Harriet Patterson Thurston, also drew attention. Mrs. Thurston, a wealthy western Pennsylvania woman, had married Clark Thurston, seventy, a member of Mrs. at Point Ijoma.

On Mrs. Thurston's death, she left an estate valued at about $600,000. the' bulk of which she willed to her husband. Declaring that Thurston was merely the agent of Mrs. Tingley.

George L. Patterson, a son of Mrs. Thurston, contested the will. After an eighty- day trial in the San Diego courts, the will w'as denied probate. The case was later settled by agreement, forty per cent, of the estate going to Thurston and Mrs.

Tingley, and sixty per cent, to Patterson and others. Sold Liquor, Wife Says In Divorce Plea Mercer County Woman Says Husband Was Too Lazy To Work And Was Cruel To Her MERCER. July Mc- Laughry has signed a decree in the divorce of Pearl Todut against her husband Andrew Todut, Jr. The couple married in 1926 and have a daughter 2 years old. Each is 23 years old.

The wife in her testimony alleges cruel and barbarous treatment and claims he used profane and vile language to her every day. She claims that he was litzy and that during the time they lived together he was engaged in bootleg business for his mother and that he was even too lazy to sell the liquor. She remonstrated with him for selling liquor and this W'as one of the main reasons whv she left. AWARDED DEGREES The board of view'ers appointed to assess the damages alleged to have been sustained by George M. and Gerald M.

Haun of Lake towTiship when the state highw'ay department relocated State Route 446 through their farm and confiscated six acres I of land and cut off portions of the farm from the water supply, awarded the $1500 damages. LEAVE FOR CAMP Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miller wall leave next week on their annual outing at Mr. home on Sparrow Lake.

Ontario. Canada, where they will be the of Mr. brother. There being no court in August makes it possible for Mr. Miller to go as he Is Court stenographer.

Discuss Traffic Problems With Solons Grove City Citizens Present Petition For Traffic Control At Busy Comer GROVE CITY, July special; I meeting of Grove City council was i held last evening for the purpose of considering a petition of over 200 citizens asking that traffic lights be I placed at the intersection of Lincoln i avenue and North Broad street. This intersection is the business intersection in Grove City owing to the fact that all traffic to the Cooper-Bessemer plant and the east end must pass this way. The location has been a scene of many narrow escapes. GUARD UNIT LEAVES With college and school closed, Grove City has been exceptionally quiet for the past month, but after last evening the two local units of the National Guard board the Bessemer Railroad train for a two weeks camping at Mt. Gretna the town will be still more quiet.

Many of the officers of tw'o companies will make the trip to Mt. Gretna by automobile but the greater number will leave on the train tonight on special Pullmans provided for their use. They will join other units of the 112th Regiment at Butler. TO GIVE SCHICK TEST Dr. S.

J. Dickey county health director w'ill be in Venango County next where he will give the test to between 300 and 400 school children. The test will not be given in Mercer until fall. ANNUAL PICNIC One of the largest picnics ever held in the Memorial Park was held last evening when the members of the Order of Eastern Star and their families gathered for their annual MANY SCOUTS IN CAMP The Boy Scout Camp at Hamburg WED IN NEW' CASTLE Mr. and Mrs.

Scott Nelson, of Lon: cion. near Grove City, announced the marriage of their daughter Lois to Alvin Vance of this place. The marriage took place In New Castle i today. They will immediately leave for Hamilton, Ohio, where Mr. Vance is W'orking for the Cooper-Bessemer I company.

CUT PRICES Every Day at LOVE MEGOWN The Druggists 204 East Street. FRED D. MARCH Shop 18 Water Street. Bell Phone S553-R, Shop 3553-J PAINTING DECORATING 381 Shaw Street 31st FREW YEAR Brings Lowered Prices LUNCHEON SERIES One of the most attractive events of this week the second luncheon in a series given by Mrs. Leonard Shelley in her Washington boulevard home, Wednesday.

With summer flow'ers in pastel shades lending color to the attractive tables. Gifts for success in the bridge w-hich follow'ed were won by Mrs. Lois-Cory Thompson, Miss Anna Firm and the out-of-towm guest prize by Mrs. James Deal, of Washington, Pa. Out-of-town guests were: Mrs.

Roy O. Sakemiller, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Farrlnger, of Detroit; Misses Lois and Harriet Hood, of Ferndale, Washington; Mrs. James Deal, of Washington, Mrs.

John Pearman, of Akron, and Miss Mary McKee, of Monongahela City. ENTERTAINS CLUB I Mrs. M. W. Bowie, West Pine street was hostess to the members of the I Thistle Club in her home last eve: ning.

The evening was spent socially ajnd a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. BARGAINS In Rebuilt Stoves, Davenports, Chairs, Living Dining Room and Bed Room of all kinds. Re-Built Exchanifp, South Mill Street. If You Own A Lot We Will Build You a Home Pay For It Like Rent! Plans Specifications Pumishcd FREE. Curni Lumber Co.

Phone 3436. 704 West Grant Street. Danceland Team Is Game Winner In some manner it was recently stated that the Energy A. C. team defeated the Danceland ball team by a 1-0 score.

The statement w'as er- roneus as the latter team were victors in the game defeating Energy 1-0, according to a repreisentative of the Danceland team today. WOMAN DROWNS (International News Service) PARKERSBURG, W. July 13. she w'as caught by the swift current in the Ohio river here while bathing. Mrs.

Williamson, 19, of this city, was drowned. The current swept her off a bathing and she perished before aid could be summoned. Ort(y One the World In all the world there is no other washing machine with which the successive washing method (recommended by Good Housekeeping Institute and other authorities) is so convenient as it is with the sensational new Most experienced housewives to-day either soak or boil their clothes, or run them through successive in order to free them of all-over grayish and harsh But boiling of clothes is not convenient with any washer made, and the use of two successive suds is not thoroughly convenient with any washer in the except the new Dexter Fastwin. for bandUtm tub of waUr. with any washer properly uwd.

can waah "Oil all from to The "Fartwin' at loaat much per hour all Irom naw Una) waihor made. 3 Only by the waaWnf (which thoroughly oooTemapt with can U-i a3 that "harab feel be of olothea after laoath. without er 4 The Dexter a errv mbeUnaal and eeaUy deaion.trat«d ad- over any waabar or ever can be Dexter Company the fioeat ol ainfle- tub alao. 5 Buikiara of fine waahatu for than a quarter oonUiry. The Dexter the dooble-tub type c4 waahw 16 ago.

and tiie first one ever nada ta atiU ia weekly uae. 6 More than 100.000 uy they owild never ajatln be with any naere waaher. 9k, Fairfield Iowa. H. R.

Huston Hardware Company 124 E. Avenue Phone 616 New Pa. ELLWOOI) ITV DE.VLER: F. A. FRISHKORN SON 722 Avenue Phone tratimL THOUGH the Dexter is more more thorough and faster than cjfiy single- tuh washer, there a demand for a dependable ami good looking singie-'tiib washer at a very loic price.

For women who are billing to do the work whicli rceiiiiary with any washer in order to keep clothcis free from Dexter Company hiiilds the Dexter Speedex w'hirh utmoHt mechanical perfection, heaiity and dependability at a rock-bottom price. Low Priced South Side Merchants Will Close Half Day During Summer Months I Bh)nde kid Tic con bination, in liiard front, both hish and uban heels. liPI OTEfc 125 EAST ST. MATCHED SETS KNICKERS CADDY BAGS GOLF BALLS GOLF CLUBS GOLF HOSE GOLF SHOES Our Golf Goods Will Improve Your Game. C.

ED. SMITH HDWE. E. Wa.shington St. Commecing next Wednesday noon the toouin oiae mercuanus uirougn arrangements made by Edward Reider, Mont and Bill Blau, will close their stores at 12 o'clock noon for the purpase of giving all employes a half holiday a week throughout the summer months.

This new plan starts on Wednesday July 17 and terminates Wednesday August 28. To date 52 merchants have agreed to close up on Wednesday and it looks like the plan that failed several years age due to lack of co-operation be successful this year. Every store on the South Side with the exception ot grocery stores and meat markets are Included in the flan. Following is the list of stores that have agreed to the plan: Clothing Blau. Levine and Miller, Eddie clothes shop, State Hat and Cap Alansky Dry Goods store, A.

Shapiro, Sam Levine, Nathan Gilles, Sam Farrar, Anne's shoppe, J. S. Klamar. Shoe shoe store, Sam Simon, shoe store. Hardware Side hardware, H.

R. Huston, Joseph J. Jedzinlck, L. Walizak. Furniture Big store, J.

Marlin, Morgan Furniture Hyman Cohen, Druschel Furniture store. Five and Ten Cent and Clark. Jewelry Credit Jewelry. Shoe repair Bruno, John Kimiotek, Mike M. Economidi, Marcin Kapcewlcz.

Alex Buntman, Loremio De Paolis, Tantillo Shoe repair. 1 Barber Basile, Ralph Nocolette, Lew Williams, Dave Lewis. Ty Cobb. Stanley Lcsnlak, S. Ciolis, Louis Sansty.

PYank Mack, Tony Ballano, Oliver Green, J. Jedzinick. New Castle barber shop. Dry Dry Clean- I ers, Clause Dry Cleaners. Kansas City Dry Cleaners, J.

Montozzi. Wallpaper Groden, Marklvltz Wallpaper Co. Caravan Nobles Have Outing At Conneaut Lake S)rria Caravan No. 5 Nobles And Families Go To Conneaut To Outing Today In the nelghborho(xi of 100 persons. Nobles of Syria Caravan No.

5 and their families, left this city abrnit noon today for Conneaut Lake where they will attend the annual week end outing of the Caravan to- I day and Simday. Headquarters are at the Hotel Cou- neaut and the two days will include every recreation and sport offered at the lake lus well as a grand ball In the cry.stal of the hotel thl.s evening. The committee in charge of the affair in addition to Fred L. president and Walter DeArment. secretary-treasurer.

Ls composed of David Jones. Charles Morrow, Howard Richards. Wesley Davy, Joseph Rice, Jesvse Jenkins, Edward M. Fislier. Anwyl and James P.

Moyer. Trinity Choir At Conneaut Lake Will Participate In The Music Festival At The Temple Of Music, Sunday I The choir of Trinity church, two a crucifer aJid the choir mothers will leave the church tomorrow morning at daylight by automobile to go to ronneaut Lake park for the service the Music Hall at 11 a. t'astern standard time. All connected willi the pari.sh. who can so, arc a.sked to attend this service.

Pittsburgh will the preaclier those who iind it imposMbk' go. the rector, the Rev. rhllip Pearson, will hold a and preach here at 11 daylight saving time. It being the second Sunday in the month, holy bapti.siu will ad- ininisti'red at 12:30 a. m.

Council Will Discuss Finances A pt'neral business ot Mie New Casle Yount, People's Inter- Sunday School has been called for evening, 15. at 8 it was ar.nounccd today. The meetinsr will take place at the V. A As matters the iinances of council are scheduled to be discussed at this rime, it is urgent that a large percentage of the membership be She visited her iMisb.ind's st-Te. The new-Uwide bride.

And char.ced tc step upor the As slie by his side The absent-muided merchant scanned Her ninety pounds of freight. And, frowning, nuittert'd. Oh. my gosh! Th.ey ve given short TIRE SERVICE Stromberi: Carburetors Champion Spark IMuiiS Complete Stock of Kims and Kim Parts Day and Night Storage Vulcanizing Auto Compcny rhone i'roton of to It AI SIN Prepare batter a.s usual Irom your iavorite pancake rt'cipe. Stir into this a half cup ot seeded or raisins for every two Your breakfast pancakes will be twice as lyood and wholesome.

DAVIS SHOE CO. FOOTWEAR ust a Step.

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1891-1929