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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

2

Kidney Disease Awareness and Kilmer's Swamp-Root Remedy

Advocates increased recognition of kidney disease and promotes Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments. Claims include relief from back pain, liver and bladder issues, and frequent urination, with offer of sample bottle and free book by mail from Kilmer & Co. Binghamton NY.

Kilmer Dr. Mer & Co Bing —_hamton N.Y Swamp-Root Cope Binghamton, N.Y

Williams' Kidney Pills advertised for kidney and bladder relief

An advertisement asks if readers suffer kidney or bladder trouble and suggests Williams' Kidney Pills as a cure. It notes the product is sold by druggists for 50 cents and mentions the manufacturer lam's Medicine Co and distributor Geo. W. Clutton.

Williams Lams M’f’g. Co Cleveco Geo. W. Clutton

Half Holidays for Freight Employes in New Castle District

Beginning June 1 all rail freight stations in New Castle will close Saturday afternoons granting office workers a half day weekly. The practice, long established, lets men attend games at Cascade Park or spend Sundays on the Great Lakes. Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie observe the holiday.

New Castle Cascade Park Great Lakes Pennsylvania Baltimore Ohio Pittsburg Lake Erie

Sharon Visitors and Local Social at Dinner

William Coyle and son Harold visited Sharon Saturday. Howard Michael of New Castle visited his parents. Mont Stinedurf, once thought to have typhoid, is now in serious condition with cerebromeningitis. Mrs. W C Donaldson hosted a one o'clock dinner with yellow and green colors. Attendees included Mesdames H D Brown J B Black J A Brown H D Stevenson and Miss Margaret Brown.

William Coyle Harold Sharon Howard Michael New Castle John Michael Mont Stinedurf W. C. Donaldson Mesdames H. D. Brown J. B. Black J. A. Brown H. D. Stevenson Margaret Brown

Confirmation at St. Marys Polish Church Oakland

Confirmation exercises will be held at St Marys Polish Catholic church Oakland June 21 led by Rev Father Andrezejewski pastor. An unusually large class will be presented to Bishop Canevin.

St. Mary’s Oakland Father Andrezejewski Canevin

Heroic Eastbrook Man Saves U S Mail From Stranded Ship

Court Crief Conley McConahy of Eastbrook faced two weeks of suspense after a small Alaskan steamer carrying mail was lost in a storm. Believing his son Charles McConahy had perished, he learned the crew failed while Charles heroically saved the mail with a small boat, delivering the sack five days later in Juneau after enduring extreme hardships.

Juneau McConahy Charles McConahy

Three Fire Alarms Hit New Castle In 25 Minutes

In a 25 minute span Tuesday morning New Castle’s fire crews were sent to three small fires. At 6:55 box 53 reported a roof blaze at a Baltimore and Ohio coal office on Moravia street occupied by W. J. Davis and Mrs. Lindsey. Ten minutes later box 65 sparked a frame house roof fire at 12 Reynolds street owned by W. J. Davis and occupied by J. J. Jones. A third fire near Green street was reported but could not be located and was likely very small.

New Castle Connery Fifth Ward Central Moravia Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad W. J. Davis Lindsey Sparks South Jefferson Street Long Avenue Highland Avenue Fourth Ward Reynolds Street J. J. Jones Uptown Central Fire Station Green Street Mayne Bottling Works Sixth Ward

Welsh Ministers to Visit Fifth Ward

Two prominent South Wales ministers Rev. W. T. Francis and Rev. W. S. Jones will visit New Castle. Francis will preach at Emmanuel Baptist church on Sunday May 31. Jones, formerly Hyde Park Scranton pastor, is now a Welsh resident with a local charge and may speak during the visit.

South Wales W. T. Francis W.S. Jones John Emmanuel Baptist Church New Castle Francis Jones Hyde Park Church Scranton Wales

Hammond Secures $500000 Yearly Mining Agreement

John Hays Hammond, a mining engineer, signs a new five year contract with the Guggenheims at a salary of 500000 annually, doubling his previous world high pay. He must not mine for himself and may select his own assistants. His total income from other properties keeps him near 1 million yearly. The Guggenheims, advised by Hammond, have vast mining investments and boast strong success.

San Francisco John Hays Hammond Guggenheims Hammond California Montana Mexico South Africa Guggenheim People

Natalie Jenkins Wins Diploma for Grade 8 Penmanship

Natalie Jenkins of Pennsylvania Avenue receives the diploma for best penmanship in Grade 8 at Lincoln and Garfield school. At 13 she is the daughter of W L Jenkins a tin worker and has won the honor twice, also noted as a skilled pianist and musician.

Natalie Jenkins Pennsylvania Avenue Lincoln and Garfield W. L. Jenkins Miss Jenkins

Tin can plant in Seventh ward may resume soon

The outlook for the early resumption of the tin can factory in the Seventh ward is brighter than since the plant was erected. Superintendent Ross could not specify a date for reopening but indicated it should not be long and that the plant was not quite ready yet.

Seventh Ward Ross

Amalgamated Association Convention Planned in Youngstown

The committee at Youngstown is making extensive preparations for the Amalgamated association convention to be held there. The convention opens one week from today and many tin workers from the city will attend the sessions as spectators. President McArdle is expected to announce the various committees in a few days.

Youngstown Amalgamated Association McArdle

Dresses and Waists Sale Across Silk and Linen Styles

A catalog of dresses and waists offers two piece silk dresses from 12.50, one piece silk or princess dresses at 13.50, silk shirts or jumper dresses from 12.50, and white waists on sale at 95 cents. Tailor made waists start 1.25, with lawn and linen options including embroidered pieces up to 7.50.

White Dresses for graduation and confirmation classes

Beautiful new White Dresses announced with options for graduation and confirmation. Special White Lawn Dresses priced at 5.50. Two piece Shirt Waist, one piece Princes Dresses from 7.50 to 40.00. House and Morning Shirt Waist in black and white or white colors at 3.50. Gingham at 3.75. Jumper Dresses in Lawns or Percales at 3.75.

Mothers clubs debate motherhood’s abuse by society

In New York, Prof. Charles Zueblin told the William Lloyd Garrison Equal Rights association that motherhood has become bought and sold worldwide. He argued motherhood creates dependence on men’s earnings and fuels hypocrisy, noting women often endure greater pain than men.

United Press New York Charles Zueblin William Lloyd Garrison Equal Rights Association

Asphalt plant in Fifth ward runs steadily this summer

The asphalt block works in the Fifth ward operates steadily with strong orders for future delivery. Business is better than in years and the plant is turning out over 7,000 blocks every 24 hours.

Fifth Ward

Tin mill injury delays work for local man

William French of Sheephill sustained a bad cut to the middle finger of his right hand while at work at the Shenango tin mill Monday morning. Though not serious, the injury is painful and will keep him from working for several days.

William French Sheephill Shenango

Surprise Plea Delays Good Roads Case In Court

In the Good Roads Machinery versus Union township suit, plaintiff's counsel moved to amend the record replacing George W Taft with William A Lynch as a firm member. The defense cited surprise and the case was continued. Other cases including Pennsylvania Engine works versus William Bratt and Roessler Hasslacher versus G L Patterson were also continued due to missing witnesses or absence of the defendant.

Good Roads Machinery Company Union Township J. M. Martin William A. Lynch George W. Taft Pennsylvania Engineering Works William Bratt Edward King Roessler & Hasslacher Chemical Company

Razing Mercer Court House Ruins Begins

The work of razing the ruins of the Mercer court house began Monday morning.

Mercer Court House

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DR. Winter Cor. Mill and Washington Sts Ewing Long East Washington Street BELL Ing & Lon i E. Wash. ST Union National Bank New Castle, PA Lawrence Junction Pennsylvania Railroad Wolcott North Highland Grounds Pennsylvania Division Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Tom Franks Baltimore and Ohio New Castle Junction Will Bittner Moody Avenue Mr. Bittner Butler J. Herb McKvenny W. J. Goetz Dolan Engineer Gates Frank Vance Bathmore Akron O. W. H. Morgan Allegheny Pulaski R R. C Eastbrook U. S Messr Emmanuel Guggenheim Brothers B&h Brown Hamilton NEW Castle Loan CO The Citizens National Bank Prof. Zueblin Raze Ruins Love Youngstown, C Wheeling, W. VA Guttridge & Rand Custom Tailors of the Times Dave P.reese Mgr
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