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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
2
A Chicago Manufacturers and Dealers Club banner labels prohibition as a growing evil and claims vast investments and tax losses from closing brewing and related industries. It argues farmers and workers would suffer jobs and debt under wider local option measures, urging action to oppose prohibition.
A chaotic Beaver County local option campaign dominates county politics. Endorsements favor Penrose aligned candidates while opposing anti local optionists. Lawrence County coverage notes similar partisan maneuvering and confusion over apparent endorsements.
Moonnss ha, a member, faces a February Bedrhary case as the Tupraina court jury weighs votes on the map of four coin. Caney ta stands at his hon in Charlton Street near York Work. he faces Dye wt Gram Lheerasad of Tiel.
A clerk recalls a man named Casey, an iron-moulder, drawn for jury service after years in his district. The ordeal, tainted by scorn, tests his sense of duty and family pride as the court weighs a painful case.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Thos M Stewart and local option. No clear date or location provided. Summary notes a query from party secretary about position on the issue and a brief explanation, with unreadable remainder.
Fragmentary 1908 notice from Westheld Pennsylvania area church showing debate over calling a pastor. Letter from Thomas M. Stewart argues local option and urges nomination of YT and timing for February. Ambiguous OCR yields unclear names and places.
A New Wilmington sportsman hunting along a creek shot seven ducks, later learning seven of them were owned by Glen Martin as fancy breed. The owner demanded return or payment, suspecting a mix up with wild ducks. The incident sparked village chatter as locals note few wild ducks this year and expect more hunting soon.
Dr Higley delivered a pointed sermon on local option at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. He used posters from liquor interests to illustrate absurdities and cited statistics to argue liquor causes crime and social costs. He urged voters to decide wisely, preaching that the fate of the community hinges on their choice.
Edenburg and Mrs Abel visited Friday while John Hoover called on friends in New Castle Sunday. Several locals traveled to New Castle for business Saturday. The M E Sunday school prepares its Easter service rehearsals Tuesday. Local option talk by Rev Crayton Brooks Friday evening at New Castle First Christian Church. Church choirs and Aimtes practice Sunday. Wallace Ripple returns from Florida with improved health. R W Skinner preaches on local option at M E Church Sunday. Board to repair M E Church with carpet seating and new floor lamps. work to begin soon.
Samuel L. Gardner, 60, a wealthy McKees Rocks resident, shot Dorothy Bradley, 16, whom he admired, at her home then killed himself. He had courted her, planned the act, and died later at a hospital. Bradley died instantly. Gardner died soon after.
A rural church uses oil-well drilling to raise funds for debts and the minister’s salary. The operation, begun last Saturday, aims to cover accumulated costs as trustees previously leased church property. Locals report the project could steady finances if the well yields profit.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Lillian Welhausen at age 24 in Slippery Rock Township, Mrs. Thomas Lomax of Lowellville, Mrs. Esther Junkin of New Prdsford Lowellville, Stephen Doughton Sr. of Hubbard, infant Eugene Drake of East Reynolds Street, George T. Stambaugh of Mercer County, and the infant Fred Tees. Surviving family members include husbands, parents, and siblings, with causes cited as heart trouble, paralysis, pneumonia, bowel trouble, and age-related decline. Communities named include Slippery Rock, Lowellville, New Castle, Hubbard, Youngstown, and Mercer County.
Robert Inglis, a young athlete, underwent a complex operation at St Joseph hospital to sew a heart wound. An hour after the surgery he spoke and showed improvement. The attack occurred when Inglis knocked down a retreating assailant. a second attacker stabbed him as three men pursued. Police later arrested Powell Porminsky of New York.
The Building Line recalls the Dollar Savings and Winuse building at Washington and Water streets. Samuel Dunn, former owner, once held a triangular northeast corner plot. A conversation with B A Winternitz inspired Quan vehi be to plan a tiny projection. Winternitz doubted it would be useful, yet Dunn soon constructed a one story Artiso projection on the corner.
Pennsylvania dairy and food division reports canned goods in fair condition overall with starch filler found in some samples. Vegetables are generally good though some potted meats and loaves show starch content. No artificial coloring detected yet. further chemist reviews pending. Upcoming events include Mi. Jackson High School commencement April 16 and baccalaureate sermon April 13.
Frank DeNormandie, once a New Castle boy and Matonrog county sheriff, is profiled in a Sunday Vindicator illustrated feature. The piece recalls his boyhood in New Castle, wartime service, polo of sports with Neshamock club players, and a lifetime blend of vigilance and generosity toward the needy, tempered by firm discipline.
The Newe 3s announce a Republican primary to be held April 11. Details refer to party process and eligibility for candidacy.
John K. Tener of Washington County appears as a delegate candidate. Thomas W. Fillips of Lawrence County is a delegate from the 12th district. Joseph J. Zdimerman of Beaver County is a national delegate option. W S Moore of Beaver County and George T. Waingartnes of Shenango Township are listed for the state senate. Samuel K B White of New Brighton and James F. Mooney of New Castle are for state senator and A W Gardner of New Castle for representative.
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