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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
Published every eveing except Sunday by THE NEWS COMPANY New Castle Pennsylvania. Partners Mrs George Bedford and Fred L Reats listed as owners and manager editor. editorial rooms and offices with contact numbers. public inquiries invited. notices advise remitting correspondence to THE NEWS COMPANY rather than individuals.
A proposal urges the New Castle Automobile authority to tour paved and unpaved streets to witness urgent repair needs and then employ local foreigners to perform the work at minimal cost. It suggests directing the foreign workers through city areas to clean alleys and level streets, with charity recipients required to accept work or lose aid.
Attorney General Todd states that every primary candidate must file within five days after an election a sworn detailed account of all funds received or spent over fifty dollars. He also rules that committees or their treasurers have no role in primaries and that candidates are personally responsible for all disbursements, including funds given to committees.
George Lakey purchases the Craig and Son livery on Syca street and Apple alley. He plans immediate changes to operations.
Fragmentary notes describe a confrontation where an athlete named Parl Brown resisted an order to stand and deliver, with a three-man struggle noted and claims of force used during the arrest.
A column of light humor and local notes from New Castle covers spelling quirks and word puzzles, street and fire department chatter, affable notices, and curiosities. It mentions chicken jokes, pensions for widows, ministerial gags, spring weather, and a Long Island woman uncovering a hidden $7,000 behind a hollow door.
The excerpt warns that a man who bluffs his way along may seem sublime for a time but will eventually be exposed and face consequences. It cautions that his pretensions cannot last and a coming bluff will fail. The tone mirrors a moral observation typical of the era.
A grand pontifical mass celebrated at the Philadelphia cathedral marked the diocese here turning 100. Apostolic Delegate Falconio led the service with Bishop Garvey of Altoona delivering the sermon. Archbishop Ryan received sympathy telegrams including one from President Roosevelt.
Rev J B Reilly presents a stereopticon lecture on Ireland and the Irish at the First Christian church on the Diamond Monday April 27 1908 at 8 oclock. General admission 50c children 25c. 20419 Sherwin Williams paint for all kinds of good painting. Dickson Co haquaree TM eesats.
The New Castle Electric Light Company presented the city with 522.07 in electric current excess beyond the annual 2400 free units. City departments consumed 2922.07 total, prompting the electric committee to audit usage and urge reductions. They cited wards and departments with high monthly totals and urged turning off lights, especially in the city building, to curb waste.
The YWCA plans a Sunday vesper service at 4 PM in First Baptist Church led by Rev J B Martin. After the housewarming next Tuesday, services move to the association headquarters with two time slots 4–6 and 8–10. Mrs Charles Johnson chairs the reception committee with seven others. Mrs EB Phillips heads the social department. Refreshments will be served. the event welcomes members and friends for an informal viewing of the new home.
A new drinking fountain for both people and animals will be built on Grant Street between Shenango and Locust within weeks. The health committee will provide the pipe while Street Commissioner Barteaux handles the construction. The Phillips spring owners offered water use for the fountain and the committee approved after considering the cost.
Chairman Fike of the police committee appoints Shaffer Fisher and Rae to a new horse committee. They will dispose of Pete the patrol horse who is sick and priced at 1.50 a day for medicine and substitute hire. A farmer seeks the horse so no bids are needed. The police department needs several horses after a trip to the poor farm.
Joe Wravel and Andrew Solwell, both boys, were arrested in Youngstown for concealed weapons. Wravel carried brass knuckles while Solwell possessed an ugly knife.
Patrick Hyland of Youngstown who lost both legs in a bid to save a companion received 12000 from the Republic company. The payout honors the valiant act and compensation for the injuries sustained during the rescue.
The police committee plans to replace arc lights on Sycamore street Market and Apple alleys with clusters of three 16 candlepower incandescent lamps to illuminate broader streets. City Electrician Devlin supports relocating lights and coordinating locations with a new committee.
The First Presbyterian church hosted the installation of Dr. Scott F. Hershey at 7:15 p.m. with Rev. E. R. Tait presiding and Rev. George Whitefield Meade preaching. Westminster College President Dr. Robert M. Russell delivered the charge, and Rev. A. B. McCormick gave the charge to the congregation. a reception followed in the church basement with ministers and wives in attendance. Dr. Hershey succeeds Dr. Henry K. Denlinger after moving from Wooster Ohio.
Police committee member J Johnson Fisher urged action to clean the ladies section of the city lockup after an inspection found bottles, rags and filth. The janitor was deemed unable to perform the work, and the police will begin cleaning in the near future.
The company reports its new 500 ton blast furnaces at the Youngstown Sh Tube plant are nearing completion. This expansion aims to boost production capacity and modernize facilities, signaling a step forward for the local steel industry.
Sorrowing friends from the Seventh ward gathered at 202 Montgomery avenue for funeral services over Miss Elsie Stang who drowned herself last week in the Mahoning river. Rev. M. W. Keith and Rev. C. C. Merrill led the service. Interment followed at Valley View.
The obituary notes the cemetery service with pallbearers listed as Robert Sheehy Blaine Bumbaugh Edward Syling William Weitz Frank Barnes and Cy Patterson.
The second brigade of the Pennsylvania National Guard including Troop F New Castle Sheridan Troop and Battery B Pittsburg will mobilize at Gettysburg on July 17 under Adjutant General Stewart. Brigades mobilize on separate days with the third brigade on July 16 and the first on July 24. New Castle horse teams are being prepared.
The Central league begins its season today as teams launch the 1908 campaign with opening games signaling a fresh slate for the circuit.
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