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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
4
Correspondence on public interest from all of the county. Notice instructs that all checks money orders and communications be sent to The News Company New Castle Pa and not to any individual.
An editorial outlines how a few bosses influence New York anti-gambling legislation through telegraphs and party leaders. It notes senators voting to please “John and I,” dismissals for at fault operators, and Governor Hughes condemning such leadership abuse as humiliating for the state.
In New York yesterday the $40,000,000 Pennsylvania bond issue moved quickly with some over subscription noted. The scene signals a stronger money market since October when selling securities at any premium was hard and call money soared. United States Steel set aside 100 million dollars for expansion next year, a bold move implying confidence in continued recovery and future profits.
Mrs. Martha Redman died at her son Sylvester Redman’s home in Hubbard last Friday. She was buried Sunday at Newack Cemetery. She is survived by eight sons: Tom Austin Wilmington Township Mercer Grant Franklin Hubbard John Ohio and Saul Hubbard.
A collage of quips and observations spans from longing for the simple life to the rush of city work and sport. It notes winter fading, millinery ads, penny-pinching prices, and social questions, closing with a complaint about a school janitor and chalk choice.
An allegorical tale portrays a sovereign king ruling millions with absolute will. A mirror reveals the true self to visitors, driving some to seek inner reform as they gaze upon their soul-image. The palace sits high on a hill, with two exits and paths to mortal or heavenly ends, and the king is said to be coeval with man, immortal and enduring beyond earthly thrones.
Andrew Fehrenbach a longtime resident and retired blacksmith died Monday at 1 pm at 706 Morrison Street after a stroke. He leaves seven daughters and five sons, including Mrs Williamson Mrs Heller Mrs Chipert and Joseph Fehrenbach. Mass at St Josephs Church Wednesday 9 am with interment in St Josephs Cemetery.
Wampum items and town visitors fill a column of social notes. The list includes Mrs. Frank Miles visiting New Castle, Lena Stewart visiting Crafton relatives, William Shaner in town, Elizabeth Rhinehart in New Castle, Claire Cunningham in New Castle, Mrs. C E Rooke from Pittsburg staying with K N Trunk, and many other calls and visits across New Castle Mahoningtown Youngstown East Palestine and Beaver Falls. A leap year party is planned for May 6 with Scppes orchestra. Reverend Shape from Pulaski delivered a sermon at the Presbyterian church for Odd Fellows.
Mrs. G E Anderson learns of her aunt Mrs N J Bruce of DuBois Pa dying at 68 from a paralytic stroke. Bruce was once a Slippery Rock resident, maiden Christley. she leaves brothers Curtis Christley Mrs M J Hockenberry and Mrs Sarah Moore and an only son who predeceased seven years ago. Anderson family attends funeral in DuBois. Isaiah Curl Beaver Falls merchant dies at 60 of typhoid pneumonia in his Ohio birth and Beaver Falls arrival 14 years ago. he leaves Dr C A Curl. Funeral at 1311 Fifth Ave with Knights Malta and Odd Fellows attending. Grove cemetery burial. Grief at home for infant girl M Elizabeth House. Rev J E Reilly officiates. interment Graceland cemetery. pallbearers named. George Heast and family mourn infant son George aged one month. funeral Wednesday 10 am Greenwood cemetery. John Vianna Roumanian of Ellwood City dies of typhoid fever in local hospital. age about 26, single. funeral plans not yet made.
The Missouri Girl, Fred Raymond’s home story set among Ozark people, promises heart and entertainment. The plain tale unfolds naturally with strong scenery and acts, and plays Wednesday April 29 at the opera house.
A lively Cascade theatre program opened yesterday with Curtis and Curtis praised as clever child artists. Willard Sandsear performed an illustrated song, while Willard Rowe and Grace Clinton offered Schoolmates with refined comedy and song. Frederick Snyder and Pool impressed as singers dancers and comedians. Eddie Dwyer entertained with a bright routine and new songs.
A New Castle man identified as W. B. Roberts became the first offender confined in the new borough lockup at New Wilmington after an evening of drinking and town turmoil. He was arrested by High Constable George Young, fined 5 dollars plus 7.50 in costs, and paid the total. The article also notes visitors, a new dressing room building for the college athletic field, a hay ride and class picnic, a high school baseball win, and merchants closing early for a revival.
John Wright, Taylor township gardener, presents two bunches of asparagus the best of the season to the Hints and Dintsman. The writer rates Wright highly among gardeners and notes garden work builds muscle as a great physical culture stunt.
An eminent New York doctor and colleagues identified scalp diseases causing hair loss and developed a treatment curing 90 of 100 cases. The Woodbury Institute method, once exclusive, is now available locally through Geo. W. Clutton opposite City Building as a home use agent.
Congressman George F Huff reported an expense account of 5436.22 with large outlays for voter lists advertising printing watchers and getting voters to the polls. Grace Stiles a nine year old from Youngstown who had been missing has been located by police.
L T Cooper promotes Cooper's New Discovery claiming cures for stomach trouble and “ill health of this generation.” He cites a court win and broad success, with user Emma Stanley of Chicago sharing dramatic relief after four bottles. McKee's Cut Rate Medicine Store in Mill Street sells the medicines.
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