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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
10
An old advertisement touts D D D Prescription for eczema psoriasis and other skin ailments. It claims pure vegetable oil mixed with glycerine thymol and wintergreen provides instant relief, replacing harsher medicines. The copy credits Dr. Decatur D and Dr. Dennis and invites readers to call for more information.
Dr. R. G. Boak through attorney Harvey B. Martin has filed a demurrer in a $10,000 malpractice case by Mrs. Eliza Jane White. She alleges improper treatment for a broken leg, with X rays showing no fracture and claims of long term injury. Boak contends claim lacks incompetence or negligence and questions jurisdiction in Lawrence county. Arguments to follow before further action.
The YWCA in New Castle formally opens its permanent headquarters with a reception. The rest room, dining area, and cafeteria will serve working girls, with plans for a gymnasium next fall and many donations fueling the project. The membership nears 1000 as doctors and local firms contribute.
Attorney George W Muse and civil engineers W A Moore W G Showman and John C Jackson sent by the state interior department to survey Lawrence county township lines faced a charging sheep with horns. After a chaotic tangle, Muse wrestled the beast by its horns with assistance from his colleagues, and they escaped at dusk with help from local mail carrier Abe Welsh.
In William C. Robinson v city of New Castle Judge Porter dissolves the injunction for part of Robinson’s land on Pittsburg street but requires a $500 bond for damage on the portion south of the described area. City council appoints MeIlvenny Wilson and Gorman to confer and settle differences after an ordinance to take the property.
Police report a phonograph stolen from Joe Brown on Montgomery Avenue Seventh Ward. Sergeant Farrell arrested Charles Ewing on suspicion. Ewing allegedly confessed to Chief of Police Gilmore. Information to be filed before alderman today.
The Butler Eagle reports Governor E. S. Stuart has been asked to send a detachment of state constabulary to Hilliard after operators at Argentine requested aid. Sheriff Campbell will file the proper application as 400 union miners demonstrated, raising fears of violence this afternoon.
A 13 year old boy named Willlie Cook of Youngstown was found unconscious on a street Sunday night after drinking a large quantity of whisky given by an unidentified man. He is reported to be near death.
A curious coincidence finds farmer David Hamilton and his farm hand Sherman J. Bruce summoned for jury duty this week. Bruce was discharged, along with others due to illness and work needs at the Baltimore and Ohio shops. Several jurors were discharged or did not respond including W T Wortman Edward McFate James Morrison C W Fulerton and Rev Francis M Biddle who had moved away and Charles Doubler.
The Unity club will hold its annual banquet Thursday May 14 at the College restaurant on South Croton avenue. The president and officers invite friends to attend as the winter session report and next session arrangements will be discussed. William Stansfield secretary.
The City Epworth League meeting at Croton Avenue M E Church is postponed for one month. Dr. Mitchell of Meadville, who was to speak, will likely address the rescheduled gathering a month hence.
Walter E Miller applies to transfer the Avenue Hotel liquor and hotel license from Joseph D Miller at 570 South Mill Street. A hearing is set for Friday May 1 1908 at 2 PM in the court room, open to all interested parties. Attorney C H Akens represents Miller.
Joe Tar of Youngstown is alleged to have fired 12 revolver shots at his sister in law Mrs Dominicka Farrar at close range. None struck. Tar is in county jail awaiting further action.
Court Crief Conley MecConahy is seriously ill with a cancerous growth near the neck. He was moved to a sanitarium in Ohio for treatment and Thomas Hinkson will temporarily fill his position.
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