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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
7
Insurance adjusters visited the Fisher block after a Sunday blaze that damaged a three story structure in the Fifth ward. Loss estimated at 125 dollars. Children using matches started the fire in a closet while residents escaped through the single Jefferson street entrance.
J. W. Kelley and Roy Williams launch a new fish market at 20 Long Avenue in the former Thomas grocery rooms. The pair, both young men, welcome support from friends and the community.
A large crowd gathered at Fall Park yesterday afternoon to view the new Nocks work out. Critics believe Porter has a strong roster that could rival past league stars, with several on hand likely to travel to other teams.
Thomas Reese of South Mercer Street visited his family on Sunday in the ward and has returned to Sharon where he is employed.
The New Castle Athletic club vows a strong season and will face Pete Porter’s Necks at Cascade grounds on April 27. Agent Gus Caravosis says the Athletics plan to win and seek games with fast amateur clubs in the region.
C. J. Strohecker of Zelienople visited the Fifth ward yesterday on business. He is well known there and has many friends in the area. He is connected to a new street railway line from Beaver Falls through Ellwood City and Wampum.
Fred Anderson of Byers addition has recovered from a hand boil and returned to his job as a line-donor at the tin mill. He had been off work for some time due to illness and is resuming duties at the plant.
At a church meeting a 12 member volunteer committee was formed to solicit supplies and money for hungry foreigners. Funds go to Bert Wells of the Associated Charities. The city sees good response but few offers of work for board and clothes. About 250 men were fed this morning as some find work with farmers and contractors elsewhere.
Prof. R. R. Liebendorfer of Wurt emburg is the latest candidate for county schools superintendent. He is a graduate of Edinboro and Geneva college with 27 years in teaching, 17 in the county. Two others, W. L. Gilmore and David Syling, already run. directors meet May 8 at the courthouse to decide the position. Floorlac finishes floors without scratches. Dickson & Co. Hardware, 20113.
L T Cooper argues the stomach is deranged by modern life and that building up the digestive organs is the sole path to general health. He cites widespread stomach trouble and touts Cooper’s New Discovery, with endorsers like E M Howey of Binghamton New York, who says three bottles cured his bloating heartburn and meal discomfort. McKee's Cut Rate Medicine Store, 21 North Mill Street, sells the medicines.
The Pennsylvania railroad employees relief fund marks 22 years on February 15 1908 with $18 000 000 paid in benefits. Since inception benefits total $10 316 096 50 for 715 759 disablement cases and $7 117 962 91 to families of 12 365 deceased members. Operating costs total $2 686 908 27 with additional deficiencies paid and interest offset. Eligibility opens to every employee over 45, with membership rising from 19 952 in 1866 to 95 089 today.
Superintendent H W Thornton says no suspension of improvements at Lawrence Junction and the new roundhouse will be rapidly completed. Wolf Creek branch traffic is paralyzed due to coal mine closures, with two runs cancelled until the strike ends. April is expected to be the lightest month for local railroad activity, while preferred runs and personnel changes are announced by Erie and Ashtabula division officials.
The church marks a week of special services with Tuesday titled The Day of Controversy. Rev. A. B. McCormick preaches at 7 45 this evening on the sermon We Would See Jesus.
Tickets for two Handel oratorio concerts in the Coliseum on Thursday April 28 and Friday April 24 are on sale at Metzler's music store and Patterson Stationery on Washington street. Tickets cost 2.00 dollars. Holders can exchange for reserved seats on Thursday morning April 16 at 9 o'clock without extra charge.
NEW WILMINGTON news reports the Tetralectic club gathering in Philo hall ended with the discovery that someone had swiped the refreshments. Grace Wood of Pulaski visited town. Debates and church activities outlined for the week include Geneva-Westminster debate, communion services, church roll additions, and evangelistic services led by Rev. W. W. Orr.
Star Grocery Co presents itself as New Castle’s leading grocer and home of quality with both phones 1000. Curl announces a new office at the corner of North and Mill streets in 2011.
The Fort Wayne column cites testimonials for Quaker Herb Extract and Oil of Balm claiming cures for rheumatism headaches nervousness indigestion and kidney issues. Patrons Fred Zuber Kate Cunby and Fred Hockmeier vouch after brief use with prices listed at J C Wallace’s Quaker remedies.
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