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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1908

Page

6

List of county permitteemen by ward and party lines

A partial list shows county permitteemen elected by ward with party labels. Names appear for each ward including first and second seats, with several entries indicating R for Republican and D for Democrat. The text includes many spelling variants and partial names across numerous townships and boroughs.

F. C. Mayne Mont L. Stitt Ralph Riddle Robert Garroway Reed English

Manager loses money on high class show

Manager Jacob Genkinger of the pera house booked Mrs. Fiske in her new play Aersholm for Saturday. Despite strong demand and a top production, Genkinger guaranteed $700 but lost about $200 on the performance.

Jacob Genkinger Pera House Fiske Aersholm Genkinger

Installation of Dr Hershey at First Presbyterian Church

Arrangements are made for the installation of Dr Hershey of the First Presbyterian Church. The installation will be on Wednesday April 22. The sermon will likely be preached by Rev George Whitefield Mead PD D of Pittsburg, an old friend of Dr Hershey. Plans for the service to be completed at presbytery meeting Tuesday.

Hershey First Presbyterian Church George Whitefield Mead PD. D Pittsburg D. Hershey

Miss Trueman to Lecture Tonight on Happiness and Harmony

Miss Anita Trueman will speak Monday evening at the First Unitarian church rooms in the Pearson block on Happiness Harmony in Personal Relationships. The lectures are free and open to all.

Anita Trueman First Unitarian Pearson Block

Fire drill at Catholic home engages all children

Wire Chief Frank Connery conducted a large fire drill at the Catholic home in the Fourth ward. Children used canvas chute escapes and evacuated quickly, demonstrating the effectiveness of the drill.

Frank Connery Fourth Ward

McKee Not Named Postmaster Amid Tener Nomination Stirs

Reported ties between John K Tener’s congression al nomination and the postmaster appointment for the city fuel speculation that incumbent John A McKee may lose the post. Senate confirmation has stalled for about a year, prompting expectations of change.

McKee Backed by Friends as Tener Faces Confirmation

It is asserted Penrose will hardly oppose such confirmation. Many of McKee's friends will urge Tener to retain McKee because of his ability.

Penrose McKee Tener

County commissioner race tightens as returns flow in

Reports show McMillin vs Leslie for second place with McMillin leading after late returns. Pitts seeks re election and Zimmerman joins the field. Democratic turnout appears very small with Hannon winning county commissioner and Ramsey auditor. National delegates favor Phillips and Moore on Republicans, Good and McKee on Democrats.

Carl Leslie McMillin Pitts Zimmerman Hannon Ramsey Lawrence County Thomas W. Phillips W. S. Moore H. M. Good R. W. McKee

Postmaster Nomination Delayed Leads to Possible Change

Senate has blocked Tener’s appointment as New Castle postmaster for over a year. After election, Tener may name McKee’s successor, signaling a forthcoming shift in local postal leadership.

New Castle U. S. Senate Tener McKee

McKee Postmaster Position Questioned by Penrose Aides

In the district Penrose wields influence as Acheson aides report McKee’s Senate confirmation has stalled for years. McKee has served as postmaster for about six years after succeeding John Brown, with Roosevelt nominating him a year ago on Acheson’s recommendation. Penrose followers say the confirmation may never come. Ten later will be in a position to suggest a replacement.

John K. Tener John A. McKee McKee Senate Penrose Acheson John Brown Roosevelt Tenn

Bryson Falls Into Shenango River on West Washington Bridge

On Sunday morning on the West Washington street bridge residents watched Skinny Bryson, a well known West side resident, fall into the Shenango river. He was rescued with considerable difficulty, the bystanders reported.

West Washington Street Bridge West Side Skinny” Bryson Shenango River

Overcoat Stolen at Butler Road Home

F M Keighner employed by Mrs Zehnar of Butler road two miles from New Castle reported to police that unknown parties entered the Zehnar home while the family attended church and stole his overcoat. No clue is obtainable.

F. M. Keighner

Strange Gift of Horse Whisperers Tames Wild Beasts

A London journalist recounts how horse whisperers in England and Ireland can calm even savage horses with voice alone. Don Sullivan, an early famed whisperer from Killmallock, demonstrated near-miraculous control, calming King Pepin at Mal low by speaking, puffs of tobacco, and a calm aura. The tale ends with Pepin winning the race after Sullivan’s unorthodox method.

England Ireland London Stock Journal Don Sullivan Killmallock Lord Donevalle Sullivan Pepin Currough Mallow

Do Not Settle for Second Best In Your Life

The message urges self improvement and seizing opportunity. Before sleep reflect on today and imagine how you'd live it differently. Tomorrow offers a chance to do better, so aim for the very best you are capable of and grasp your golden opportunity.

Brave Leader of Arabs in Morocco Conflict

The correspondent describes Kaid el Hemerr of the M Dacar a tribe near Casablanca as the romantic figure of the Morocco troubles. Known as the red kaid for his red attire he leads charges against the French though paralyzed in both hands and unable to shoot. He reportedly carries a talisman making him bullet proof.

Morocco Red Kaid Kaid el Hemerr Hemerr Red Ife Casablanca Kaid

A Suit for Damages over a Cow Run Down

A Kansas farmer sought damages from a railroad company after his brindle cow was struck at night. The lawyer confessed no solid legal basis existed beyond a vague sign claim, joking the case rested on the cow’s sigh being down and the missing warning.

Kansas Rab

Fire alarm boxes officially listed by city official

The News publishes an official list by City Electrician W. S. Devlin naming alarm boxes with locations across the city. Entries include intersections such as Elm and Falls, Shenango Valley hospital, Jefferson and Grant, North and Beaver, Highland and Wallace, and many more including mills, streets, and factories.

City Electrician W. 5S Devlin Lawrence Glass Works Elm and Falls Streets Shenango Valley Hospital Jefferson and Grant Streets South Beaver Streets Shenango and Bridge Streets Grant Avenue Green Streets Jefferson White Mercer and Lincoln Avenue Highland Wallace Avenues Neshannock Avenue East Street Washington and Cochran Streets Central Station Sheridan Avenues Washington and Mill Streets Wellington Pittsburg Court Streets Walnut Street Croton Avenue Vine Street Oak and Spruce Streets G. W. Miller Crawford Court Street Nail Mill George Street Moravia Street Sankey Streets Mahoning Avenue Tube Mill Orchard Cedar Streets Box Factory Seventh Ward Engine House Elm Street Chain Works Second Ave Cherry St Montgomery and Lafayette Sts Lyndal and Belmont Streets Summit Lutton Streets

Paint the Lowest Step for Safer Navigation

The note urges painting the lowest cellar step white in a dark cellar to prevent falls and remove uncertainty at the last step when descending. It emphasizes safety and practical visibility aids.

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NEW CO Frank Waddington R. Big Beaver H. R. Dun- R J. A. B. Walker D. Beaver Calvin C.ook R. C. H. Weekly D. Bickory A. T. Young C. Hinkson D. Little Beaver Chas. Rager OW. A. E. Mahoning T. C. Ashton Ilmer Beight D. Mahoning Ross Smith J. B. Brun D. Plaingrove David Hamilton R. Wm. McCune S. J. Rodgers R. D. Pulaski D. G. Harry R. John B. Gibson D. Scott S. B. Martin R. Lemuel Eterling D. _ Shenango J. Zurasky Evenligreraind Thomas Kelly D. Shenango J. D. Aiken R. Sappergrock Ad Linton R. Warry Stoner D. Glipperyrock G. V. Gibson R. . A. Maxwell R. Winder D. Union Robert Wallace R. James Flynn D. Washington W. C C. W. Nelson Chas DR. Hershey Miss Trueman Csaxnny Lilbane Tommy Lynch Mkee Bryson Butler RD New Castle Contracting Company Taply East Wallace Avenue Glenn West Care News North Walnut Street Hogue’s Employment Bureau Conner’s North Street Bell Union J. C. Smith and Son Pittsburg Street Roy A. Long White and Neal Streets Bell Phone J. Union Bath Washington Street E.” Care News Boyles Avenue M. M. Care of News News Office A. Brown Jefferson Street Star Grocery Company North Mercer Street Greer Block Cleveland Altoona W. G. Baughman Union Phone East North Street A. Lasky West Grant Street Union Livery Joe Levine New Castle Junk Co Wm. L. Rick Youngstown Road English Avenue Fairlawn J. J. Miller State Street Pennsylvania Railroad Shenango River and Erie Railroad Chas B. Semple Wick Bank Youngstown Pearson Street Sharp’s Union Depot Walton H. A. Watt Plymouth Rock Dr. Winter Mill Washington Streets Winter Avenue Highland Avenue G. W. Moody & Son South Croton Avenue Fairmonth Avenue Smith Hardware Co East Main St East Tayo Ute Vine St Walnut St Cro- Ave Lawrence Realty, Co Dean Block Bath and Gas Shady ‘Avenue Crawford Avenue J. Oa Yan City Water and Gas Haltworth Sycamore Street North Jefferson East Division Street Jere Bauman T. W. Dickey Lawrence Trust Building Beaver and Falls Streets Race, Bath and Gas David N. Keast Lawrence Savings and Trust Building Park Avenue East Home Street Miller’s East Washington Street Dufford J. J. Dufford City Water Connors Avenue Martin Sio So Seeley Lawrence Realty Co KLEE Love & Megown’s A. BE. Shepard Spirella Corset Co J. F. Ringer New Castle Marble and Granite Works South Mill Street R. R. C. Fralick Shenango Hotel X. Travers Louis Kerr Lafayette Kerr A. Winternitz Daniel A. Davidson North Beaver John R. Miller W. Bell Writing Blood Balm Co Atlanta Express Paisley Rice's
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