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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

7

The Man of the Hour at the opera house tonight

Theatrical manager William A Brady presents George Broadhurst's The Man of the Hour at the opera house on Thursday April 23. The play centers on political bosses and wire pulling with a mayoral plot and a farcical, witty dialogue noted to attract interest from New York's Savoy run.

George Broadhurst William A. Brady Joseph R. Grismer Opera House Broadhurst Savoy Theatre New York Alwyn Bennett Charles Wainwright Richard Horrigan Bennett

Stage Drama Aids Desmond Murder Revealed at Opera House

A complex early 20th century stage plot unfolds as Wainwright blocks a franchise and murder schemes unravel. Desmond is exposed by a detective during a fancy dress ball, then dies by poison as the evidence closes in. William Macauley leads a bright, brisk cast in The Gay Bohemians at the opera house Friday night April 24.

Europe Mr. Desmond Robert Harvard Desmond Rollo Sarno Wallace Desmond Sarno William Macauley Opera House

When We Were Friends and Desmond Family Fallout

A review notes a wrecked plot with Garrison revealing Wainwrights crooked dealings as a bill is withdrawn. Bennett and Dallas pursue romance as an exceptionally good company performs a splendid play. It references an earlier Desmond family quarrel where Richard struck his wife and son, resulting in his exile.

Garrison Wainwright Bennett Dallas Richard Desmond Wallace Cime Desmond

Free Silver Aluminum Jelly Moulds Included with JELL O

Circular in each package promotes free individual jelly moulds with JELL O The Dainty Dessert. Moulds are hard to obtain outside large cities but are available free to consumers. Each package offers the mould illustrated and sold for 10c if not redeemed.

The Clansman to Be Shown at Opera House Saturday

Announcement for Saturday April 25 shows at the opera house promises The Clansman as the most daring southern drama yet. It claims a powerful portrayal of the real negro and a vivid gallery of Reconstruction era figures including Ben Cameron, Austin Stoneman, General Nathan Bedford Forrest, and Nellie Graham.

Opera House Darkey Ku Klux Ben Cameron Austin Stoneman Nathan Bedford Forrest Ku Klux Klan Nellie Graham

Doomsday Grand Scenic Production At Easter Week

The theater offers Doomsday the ninth wonder of the world as an Easter week attraction. It has drawn praise from ministers priests and the press and managers announce a repeat showing due to patron demand.

Pyramids Pile Cure Pitched With Mail Order Promise

An ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure as painless home treatment for piles, claiming instant relief and permanent cure without surgery or doctors. It offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan, followed by 50 cent full boxes. The note also references a vaudeville change with acts by Lewis and Young.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Building Marshall, Mich Lewis and Young

New Castle Boasts Ready Advantages For Growth

Secretary H. J. Callahan prints stationery listing New Castle benefits. Population now 38,000. in iron valley with Mahoning Shenango rivers and Neshannock creek water. limestone deposits fuel cement industry. abundant low cost coal. steel produced cheaper here. six railroads. factory and home sites. electricity and gas. up-to-date water works. 24 miles paved streets. 20 miles streetcars. three interurban lines. large hospital. 53 churches and missions. 14 public schools. two major tinplate mills. Cascade Park adjoining the city.

New Castle J. Callahan Chamber of Commerce Mahoning Shenango Neshannock Creek United States Cascade Park

Watch the Laugh Comedy Offering Promises Entertainment

A comedy program titled Watch the Laugh features Willard Sandsear introducing a new sketch. The Wanstanleys present refined entertainment and Kenett Manton, a vocalist of merit, rounds out the program.

Willard Sandsear Wanstanleys Kenett Manton

Oil Boom Spreads Along Ma Honing River Near Edenburg

The Youngstown Vindicator reports an oil well near Kennedy's Crossing flowing about 30 barrels daily. A second well is under drill and to be shot soon. Oil was found west of Edenburg 89 years ago but depth issues stalled development. Leases spread along the river with oil excitement high and plans to drill as far west as Lowellville.

Kennedy’s Youngstown Edenburg Lowellville Mahoning River

Wooster Beats W U P 7 3 After Narrow Win

Wooster college team defeats W U P 7 to 3 after beating New Castle last Friday. Wooster piled up 13 hits off Thornhontz as the game unfolded with strong offense and pitching.

Wooster College New Castle Wooster Thornhontz

Army Canteen Talk by Brigadier General Daggett in Youngstown

Brigadier General Daggett of Washington D C will lecture in Youngstown Friday night on the army canteen. The talk aims to inform soldiers and the public about military dining facilities and efficiency. Daggett is a senior Army officer renowned for logistics expertise.

Genedgal Daggett Washington, D. C Youngstown Army Canteen

Father John's Medicine Sold in New Castile

The advertisement promotes Father John s Medicine saying it builds blood and tissue by supplying the nourishment they need. It lists Geo W Clutton at 122 Washington Street New Castile PA as the seller.

Father John Geo. W. Clutton Washington Street New Castile

Reverend Fred C Reynolds Accepts Cape Cod Pastorate

Rev Fred C Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs A W Reynolds of East Sutton street is now located at North True Cape Cod as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. He accepted the appointment after completing a theological course at Boston University and will serve during the present conference year. He is a graduate of the local high school and Allegheny College Meadville and formerly taught Greek and Latin at Trinity Hall before joining the Methodist conference.

Fred C. Reynolds A. W. Reynolds East Sutton Street North True Cape Cod Methodist Episcopal Church Reynolds Boston University Allegheny College Meadville

One Great Need Of Butcher Shop

The up to date butcher shop now has an electric meat saw replacing the old handsaw. A small hand saw is driven by an electric motor to sever bones quickly. If a genius could cut prices in two the news would be more interesting. Floorlac by Dickson & Co. Hardware 20814.

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Cascade Theatre Horrigan Phelan Viola Dale We Are King Cascade Vaudeville Lionel Adams Ruby Bridges U. P Dickson & Co renue _ THEATRE South Mill ST Matinee Daily Lead and Oil House Paints Carter New Castle Paint & Varnish Co New Castle, PA Pittsburg Street Bell Phone Neal Street East Herb McGoun Star Family Theater Corner Beaver and Washington Sts de Vaudeville Theatre Wm. A. Brady Jos. R. Grismer U. S la Follette Ev’ng Macauley & Patton W.c. Welker Lawrence Savings and Trust George H. Brennan Thomas Dixon, JR W. S. Foltz Samuel Foltz George Greer THE First National Bank PENNA U.S. Bonds U. S. Treas Cash and Exchange
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