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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1908

Page

4

Tener Seen As Likely Next Congressmen From Twenty Fourth District

Washington County dispatch predicts Ernest Acheson will oppose John K Tener in November as an independent candidate. Acheson lost decisively Saturday, while Tener is hailed as a strong, influential business leader with broad support in Lawrence and Washington counties and across Pennsylvania.

Washington County Ernest Acheson John K. Tener Acheson Tener Washington Beaver Counties Lawrence County Twentyfourth Pennsylvania Charleroi United States

Weingartner Strong for Local Option in Beaver Valley

The Beaver Valley News endorses George T. Weingartner for state senator and Morrison and Brierly for assembly, praising their records, local option support, and advocacy against Penrose. It calls their ticket a strong, upright choice and expects voter endorsement at the general election.

Beaver Valley Washington County George T. Weingartner Penrose White Weingartner Assembly Morrison and Brierly United States

Reorganization of Police Dept in New Castle

Chief Gilmore becomes police chief after Spiers, with Joseph Gilmore to lead. Patrick Farrell remains day sergeant, James Deskin remains night lieutenant, and Gene Buckley stays night sergeant. Ex chief Spiers and Cyrus Horner will gain day beats as plans for night duties are finalized.

Joseph Gilmore Spiers New Castle Patrick Farrell James Deskin Gene Buckley Lusk Cyrus Horner Gilmore Gaston

Reprieve sought for Rosario Serge facing execution

Attorney S. P. Emery is filing papers to Governor Stuart asking a reprieve for Rosario Serge, sentenced to hang May 7 for the Hillsville murder of Tony Conti. The aim is to place the case before the May pardon board, which previously refused interference.

S. P. Emery Stuart Rosario Serge Tony Conti Hillsville Pardon Board Emery Harrisburg Serge

Deaths of the Day Young Man Stanislaw Matyanski age 18

The funeral of Stanislaw Matyanski son of Mr and Mrs John Matyanowski of 20 Magee street was held at 10 oclock Tuesday morning at the family residence. He died Sunday of appendicitis aged 18. Rev John Lushansky of 1028 Ashland avenue conducted services. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Susie Rachetta Sophia Hovanez Julia Penneo Mary Lottis active pallbearers were John C Rachetta George Cebus Charles Jessepp William Lushansky.

Stanislaw Matyanowski John Matyanowski Magee Street John Lushansky Ashland Avenue Greenwood Cemetery Susie Rachetta Sophia Hovanez Julia Penneo Mary Lottis John C. Rachetta George Cebus Charles Jessop William Lushansky

Easter Goods Arrive Across Departments at Store

New stock in every department for Easter includes suits waists millinery gloves hosiery neckwear and new arrivals in the men s department urging shoppers to buy now.

Mercer Hospital Battle Prompted by Licensure Snap

The item notes Mercer’s recent license grant and rising talk of opening a hospital for inebriates. City Clerk Marquis is mentioned and the health officer is playfully invited to visit Sycamore Street near Mill to observe local activity.

Mercer Sycamore Street Mill

Evans Fleet Arrives in San Diego for Four Day Welcome

The American battleship fleet arrives in San Diego under Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas for a four day visit. Governor J N Gillette and thousands of visitors join the welcome as the city awaits the ships. Festivities will follow the long voyage with land activities for sailors Marines and officers.

United Press San Diego Cal Charles M. Thomas J. N. Gillette California United States

Unruly Civic Tales and Wry City Notes

A Kansas City Times column skewers local politics and policing changes with satirical quips about new chiefs, ex cops, and “germ killer” squirts. It also cites pure food laws, a brain fag jab at a Massachusetts reporter, and punning remarks on local elections, bridges, and social mores.

Funeral services for Miss Eliza Ralph held in city church

Funeral services are held Tuesday afternoon at the Second United Presbyterian Church for Miss Eliza Ralph a longtime city school teacher and active church worker. She died Saturday at 75 Walnut Street after a long illness. She leaves a sister and a brother and will be buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Frances Pearl McClain infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob McClain died Tuesday morning at home after pneumonia. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM with interment in Hoydale Cemetery.

Second United Presbyterian Church Eliza Ralph Iss Balph Walnut Street Second U. P. Church Margaret Ralph Benjamin Ralph Lafayette Ind Greenwood Cemetery Frances Pearl McClain Jacob McClain West Moravia Hoytdale Cemetery

California towns at the ballot box vote wet and dry

Prohibition dominated state voting with northern towns voting saloon strong. Vacaville and Redwood City reported anti saloon results, while Riverside County ended with no saloons left. Santa Monica reportedly was the sole southern city voting to keep saloons.

California United Press San Francisco Vacaville Solano County Redwood City San Mateo County Riverside County Santi Monica

New Choruses Chosen for Festival Opener

Handel Oratorio society selects two new choruses for Thursday night opening. The Welsh song All Through the Night will be performed in a simple style, and the Friday chorus from Lucia di Lammermoor in unison. The Eve of St. Agnes, featuring Miss Nicklin, Miss Butz, Miss Frew, Mr. Miller, and Mr. West, anchors the first program along with a double quartet and a ladies chorus. New Castle’s musical stature shines as home talent night promises lively entertainment.

Handel Oratorio Society Donizetti St. Agnes Charlotte Nicklin Lilian Butz Gula Frew Isaac Miller David West New Castle

Official count of vote to be made by commissioners

County commissioners meet at noon tomorrow to count Saturday's primaries. Return judges had until today at noon to submit votes, with all reporting Monday. The tallying is expected to be a large job due to many candidates. L. B. Mather of Highland avenue is a business visitor in Pittsburg.

L. B. Mather Highland Avenue Pittsburg

Suits Our 25 Dollar Special for Women and Girls

The ad promotes a 25.00 special on women suits including fancy braided, Prince Chap and cutaway styles in voile shadow stripes worsteds panamas and rajah silk. Junior and Misses suits available fitting large girls up to small women with prices from 13.50 upward.

Silk Petticoats For New Suits At Low Prices

Silk petticoats in black, stripes, plaids or plain colors offered from 3.90 dollars. Suitable to match a new suit with a range of styles and affordable pricing highlighted.

Waists offered in new stripes and linens

Tailored waists from 1.25 and up in colored stripes plain or embroidered materials include linens Irish dimities calicoes Madras and more. Also fancy lingerie waists dressy waists and net waists all prices listed.

Percales Madras

Belts New Line of Kid Belts and Elastic Belts

New stock features Elastic Belts in all shades priced 50 cents and up Fancy Belts range from 75 cents to 1 50 A single table lists belts at 150

Lace and Embroidered Neckwear Sale

Advertises neckwear items including lace jabots lace nets and mull 25c up large lace bows embroidered stock collars merry widow bows 500 stocks plain colors or embroidered ends 25c and 50c knit silk ties 50c embroidered string ties 25c up fancy bows in silk embroidery or lace 25c and 50c.

Hosiery in Various Styles at 25 Cents and Up

Lace or plain black hosiery in silk or silk blend open work plain black plaids or embroidered offered in many styles with prices starting at 25 cents.

Gloves Sale Offers Wide Range of Styles and Prices

A local advert lists gloves on sale with prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars. Kid gloves in all shades cost 1.00, silk gloves 12-button and 16-button offer 1.00 and 1.25 respectively. Chamois and Fit-Rite options add value for Easter shoppers.

Men’s Department New Arrivals Singled Out in Pricing List

The listing highlights new men’s apparel with Monarch Shirts at 1.00, Cluett Coat Shirts at 1.50, and men’s fancy half hose in 25 and 50 cents. Easter neckwear also offers 25 and 50 cent options along with famous dress shirts at 50 cents and outing shirts at 50 cents. Half hose are noted as a new line.

Monarch Cluett

Steffens Ends Active Role At American Magazine

Lincoln Steffens announced he will cease active work with the American Magazine for now to devote himself to a thorough study of sociological problems in New York.

United Press New York Lincoln Steffens

New Reason for the High Cost of Living

Washington April 14 The refusal of American boys to stay on the farm is viewed as a national menace by Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. He warned that this trend drives up farm product prices and foresees a time when the common people cannot afford meat and the poor cannot pay for bread.

United Press Washington Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Eastern Manual Training Association Lme

Burns Squires Bout for May 11 in London

Tommy Burns and Bill Squires hold talks with advisors over a May 11 title bout agreement. A Chelsea football grounds open-air show would host up to 100000 spectators with ticket prices from 25 cents to 15 dollars and aims to include all social classes.

United Press London Tommy Burns Bill Squires Chelsea

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