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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
Classic medic al advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney bladder liver trouble and invites readers to request a free sample bottle and an informational book. It cites hospital and private practice success and directs readers to send address to Kilmer Co Binghamton New York.
On a busy Wednesday in the Fifth Ward moving vans filled the day as residents shifted homes. G W Shipley moved from Connelleville to Hanna street while George Gibson and family relocated to 27 Terrace Avenue. Several others changed addresses as illness affected residents including Oliver and Eleanor McKibben with whooping cough and Alma John with tonsillitis.
Dr Williams of South Mill street actively promotes local option in the Fifth ward, including literature and a Saturday Emmanuel Baptist church meeting. A new plumbing shop will open in a Long avenue building by P A and G M Buchanan, with G M Buchanan recently employed by H L Dunlap.
John Crane who suffered a badly cut foot at the Shenango tin mill last week has recovered sufficiently and will return to work Friday morning.
The condition of Samuel Perry who has been very ill at his home on South Mill street remains about the same after a period of illness.
Long Avenue dealer John Greer sells the Maria Ranney property on Scioto Street to Joseph Buntman. The transfer records reflect a private sale for a residential lot and market-facing deal details.
Miss Katie George of Mercer street has accepted a position as clerk in the shoe store of Thomas Llewellyn on Long avenue.
Mrs Edna Gaston of Waldo street entertained a large circle of friends at her home on Wednesday evening. A fine time was reported by those in attendance.
An addition is being erected at the rear of Robert McKee's meat market on Long avenue. The project extends the existing storefront and is anchored by local contractor work.
A baby boy arrived Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. William Proctor of Lyndal Street. The birth announces a new addition to the Proctor household.
Sam Taylor from Galbreath avenue traveled to Martins Ferry D Cc. Earl of Greenville has been a ward visitor for several days. Roy Carl from Shady Side avenue returned from Erie. Ella Phipps of Chicago visits Mrs A M Greer on Long avenue. W D Jones of Youngstown was a business visitor in the Fifth ward. Elma Dunn of Mo ravia street visited Mercer Wednesday. John McKinney of Pittsburg spends days visiting friends in the Fifth ward. Mrs James Phillips of Youngstown visits William Preston on Long avenue. Maggie George of South Mercer street left Wed for Sharon to visit Mrs Charles Dougherty.
Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards of North Mercer street will soon leave to establish a home in Rochester Pennsylvania. Mr. Edwards will not return to the drug trade and plans to join his brother in brick manufacturing in Rochester. Their many friends in this city will regret their departure.
William Mattocks, son of W. J. Mattocks of Hazel Dell, has been very ill with measles but is recovering. His brother Raymond has just contracted the disease.
At court on Wednesday afternoon Attorney Harvey Martin presented the petition of Lawrence Savings and Trust company guardian of Ora Hazen to sell real estate. Robert B English guardian of Winifred Hazel and Dean Macom presented petitions to sell real estate. The petitions were granted and bonds were filed.
Nursery grown shade trees should be planted now. Butz Bros offer a selection of trees ready for planting, with advice on timing and care to ensure healthy establishment.
A skunk wandered into Philadelphia City Hall and took refuge in Mayor Reyburn’s private office. After a nightlong chase by cleaners, guards, and detectives, a Swedish animal expert finally captured the animal. The incident began when the skunk was mistaken for a cat in the corridor and led to a dramatic pursuit through the building.
The Merrill Piano Manufacturing Co sued John A Stewart constable and J S Long landlord for damages over a piano sale on a landlord's warrant. The piano sold in Ellwood City and later moved to New Castle where it was stored and levied upon. The trial before Judge Porter drew notable court attention.
New Wilmington March 31 The high school juniors seized the flagstaff and kept colors aloft until ordered to lower them by a school board member. District schools hereabouts will close Friday afternoon. George W. Conway is with The News in New Castle. Bruce Clark faces possible appendicitis. Tyson Axe moves from north of town to Bethel.
Removal notice states Dr John Early will relocate his dental office from 72 Pittsburg Street to 70 North Mill Street and also move his residence to the same location, effective after April 1.
Mrs A Gregory of Denver credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after six years of worsening female troubles and an operation. She urges other women to use the product for backache bearing down pains and irregularities. The ad extols the compound as a long standing cure-all made from roots and herbs and invites readers to write for information to Lynn Mass.
Ellwood City residents press to supply 100 needed homes as Pittsburg firm shows no move to build. About 10 individuals consider constructing one to four houses each for sale or rent. Real estate sources estimate 80 to 120 people seek housing. A building and loan association is forming to meet demand, with a committee appointed to draft plans and meet soon. The plan has strong local backing amid growing interest as works reopen by summer.
The Renfrew five head to the Casino Friday night aiming to win the third game of the series against Ellwood City. Renfrew won the first two games, the second in Ellwood City by 28 to 17, leaving the locals eager to even the score. Manager Clarke expects a hot, high effort showdown.
A party of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials led by President O G Murray and including Vice President L F Randolph and General Manager G L Potter inspected the lines yesterday at Ellwood City. They traveled on specials and offered no statements on possible improvements but suggested the visit could influence a long discussed station project.
L A Ziegler a clerk at the Steel Car Forge works resigns to join W J Gilmore company of Pittsburg. A resident of Ellwood City for years he will move with his family to Pittsburg to start his new position.
Soliciting agent Clark of the C. C. Co. St. L. railroad company toured Ellwood yesterday after examining business climate. He found conditions generally improving with no sudden gains yet and noted the local outlook brighter than in other regions he has visited.
Jacob Smith visited Pittsburg yesterday while F H Douthitt traveled to Erie for business. Dr C G M Iseman went to New Castle on business and F L Bigham, candidate for county treasurer, also spent yesterday in New Castle.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Stroeter of Crescent avenue left today for a visit with friends in the Beaver valley to attend the anniversary reception of the Eastern Star lodge. The reception will be held tonight at Beaver and is a principal social event of the Beaver valley.
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