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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
An article touts kidney disease as common yet underrecognized and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for back pain urinary issues and related ailments. It claims rapid effects and offers samples and a free book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
A prominent city politician urges stronger local option efforts in Lawrence County as Pennsylvania builds a broad campaign. Nearly 1,000 local option clubs form statewide with churches temperance groups and Anti-Saloon League activity expanding.
Saml P White, born September 1847 in New Brighton, Beaver County, built a career in construction and manufacturing. He led Penn Bridge company and other firms, served in Republican committees, and was state senator for Beaver and Washington districts with key roles on roads, judiciary, and appropriations.
Oil excitement grows in North Beaver township with new wells planned near Mount Jackson and a small well near Westfield. A Mahoningtown church social raises funds for new classroom pictures, with a luncheon at 6 and a social hour to follow.
Ellwood City High plans to purchase 25 blank diplomas at a regular meeting led by Prof. C W Cubbison. Eight are needed now with the 1909 class expected to require nearly double later. Bills and salaries were approved.
A small engine crosses Burnstown bridge on the Pittsburg Butler Harmony and New Castle line with a load of ties. After a harsh winter and two flood events the Burnstown bridge is practically finished. Railway officials predict operations may start by the end of the month with track laying and overhead work nearly complete.
P W Blocher the jeweler and noted autoist demonstrates a two seated run about with a finely fitted steering gear. He allegedly claimed he could drive on railroad tracks for a distance without leaving the ties and later took a skeptical witness for a test run through Ellwood City.
Eyewitnesses recount a man driving an auto along street railway rails near Burns town bridge. He rode half the span then backed off the rails, leaving the improvised gear as proof, Blocher’s supporters claim.
Frank L. Bigham campaigned in New Castle promoting his bid for county treasurer. Known to Ellwood residents, he builds countywide support with confidence among friends that he will perform well at the polls this Saturday.
W C Brown visited Beaver Falls while Dr Silas Stevenson came from New Castle yesterday. Dr George J Boyd of Beaver Falls toured Ellwood yesterday. Jacob F Corl F attended to survey the political scene in New Castle yesterday. Rev Percy H Wilson, revival speaker at the Christian church, returned to his Pittsburgh home.
The body of L. B. Marot of Columbus, Ohio, was found in a field at Girard yesterday. A bottle of carbolic acid lay nearby, indicating a possible suicide.
Readers visit Gordon's Pure Food Demonstration at 86 N Mill Street to watch bread and fine pastry baking in progress showcasing techniques and fresh products.
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