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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
10
Poor flour spoiled many batches but Gold Medal Flour from Washburn Crosby saved the day for biscuits rolls and bread. Try baking with Gold Medal Flour and you cannot make poor bread. For sale by grocers.
The Pittsburg Butler Harmony and New Castle Railway plans to begin operations by June 1 with much of the line finished. An Ellwood City observer reports the North Sewickley crossing bridge and Burnstown bridge works near completion and supports the expectation cars run well before June. Company officials remain silent, continuing work.
Open from 9 a m to 8 p m Sunday Hays 10 to 12 only. Six phones our business is done at our office.
Three hotels receive new licenses. The Jefferson on South Jefferson near the race and Hotel Higgins at Mill Street and South Croton Avenue open now. Leslie House is being remodeled and will open soon. Higgins is run by L. L. Higgins with Joseph Henry as half owner. the 46 room Higgins serves about 25 guests daily. The Jefferson, managed by H. P. Doc McBride, is a 25 guest per day, $1.50 lodging house. The Leslie, now The New Leslie, on Washington and Mercer, has 65 rooms, manager W. S. Moore, and will offer a first class hostelry once remodeling completes.
In Pittsburg district a price cutting dispute erupts as Pittsburg Coal Co takes over nearly 500 000 tons of contracts for the coming year backed by the Steel corporation. Independents allege a breach of a harmony agreement and accuse the soft coal trust of undercutting to win 300 000 tons for Crucible Steel.
George Goshorn of Pittsburg, held in Youngstown jail, was described as violently insane last Thursday. He required constant guarding to prevent self harm, was found near railroad tracks, and yesterday spoke rationally to the sheriff saying his home was in Pittsburg and that he had been struck by a train. An arm dislocation was noted.
Your invited to the spring opening of fine millinery hosted by B. Kennelly Co at 68 West Washington. Enjoy a showcase with up to date hats and accessories on Thursday April 28.
Ellwood City renews efforts for free mail delivery led by a revival spurred by Post Office Inspector Claude Dobbins. Officials warn contractors to complete sidewalk work within 30 days or the city will finish the jobs. The town expects two carriers once staffing is secured.
The Monday night wrestling match at the Casino sparked town talk as Sirbel mainly kept his back off the mat while Reilley pressed the Graeco-Roman tactics. Observers cried foul during a face hold attempt by Reilley. Jack Hilliah of Pittsburg witnessed the bout and challenged Reilley for a rematch, preferably before a capable club or in this region.
Mrs D J Mulcahy of Emporium Pa received word of the death of James Mulcahy husband and father. He died Monday night in Emporium after a long heart disease battle at age 73. He had long lived in Emporium and is survived by his wife and son D J Mulcahy of Ellwood.
Continued interest remains in the revival services at the Christian church as crowds gather for the ongoing events starting Monday night.
The evangelist Rev. Percy Wilson reports seven baptisms and expresses great satisfaction with the results. The meetings will continue for the remainder of the week.
Candidate W. T. Jenkins of Big Beaver township visited Ellwood City to campaign for the Democratic nomination for county auditor. He spoke to voters, including Republicans, aiming to broaden support among about 150 local Democrats. results will show in about a week.
Mrs J F Caldwell Jr staying with Mrs J L Geisler on Fourth Street was taken seriously ill yesterday. Dr C M Iseman attends her and doctors fear typhoid fever. Mrs Caldwell is wife of J F Caldwell Jr publisher of Ellwood City directory. The couple recently moved to Ellwood City.
John Grabb and Claude Herwick were in Zelienople. J C Coban, C Johnston, Charles Coppin, C Dobbins, and Jacob Carl visited nearby towns yesterday. Happenings include Miss Lela Herwick starting at Whistler Bros millinery, and Mrs James Moyer’s typhoid fever threat.
Chauncey DeWitt, a Youngstown youth found dead in his room last week, is linked to a missing diamond ring. Police investigate possible theft or foul play as family and investigators seek clues about the ring's whereabouts.
Jared Hamm, a Republican candidate for county auditor, worked as a post office and money order clerk for seven years, highlighting his public service background and accuracy in government operations.
Local residents visited friends in New Castle Sheridan and Ma Honingtown over the past week. Eastbrook High junior class, hosted by Ivan Dinsmore, enjoyed a 6 o clock dinner with red and white decorations, music and games.
The Socialists of Youngstown met last night and denounced the city council for agreeing to the latest proposition from the electric light company.
Anxiety over work drove three foreign workers in Youngstown to crawl beneath a fence of a steel plant. They were all apprehended on trespass charges.
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