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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

7

Wonderful Quaker Herb remedies cited for rheumatism and stomach woes

Fort Wayne Indiana reports of many rheumatism improvements after using Quaker Herb Extract and Oil of Balm. Testimonies praise relief from aches indigestion and insomnia with claims of stronger health after short treatment. Prices listed include 1 bottle 1 for 1 and 3 for 2 75 and 25 cent Oil of Balm. Sold by J C Wallace.

Fort Wayne Ind John Kirby Fairfield Avenue Lizzie Coates Washington, Ind J. C. Wallace’s

Seventh Ward Youths Barred From Guns as Ballgame Nears

Seventh ward youths are blamed for carrying revolvers and other weapons despite a prior warning after Ernest Mornes was fatally shot. Mothers vow to pressure weapon sellers. In other news, the Seventh ward hosts the O. & P. opener at Youngstown against New Castle, while locals plan house cleaning week and discuss fire department site changes.

Seventh Ward Ernest Mornes Mahoningtown Buffalo Bill

West Pittsburg to Get Up-to-Date Trolley Line

West Pittsburg and New Castle are set to be connected by a modern trolley system by next winter. Construction on the Beaver Falls and New Castle traction line will begin in a few weeks, running from Morado Park through Koppel, Wampum, Homewood to West Pittsburg. The route will pass Center Avenue in West Pittsburg with hourly or half-hourly cars, while the West Pittsburg to New Castle path awaits final survey and route decision between two options via Union Valley Sheephill South Jefferson to Long Avenue or directly to Mahoning town.

West Pittsburg New Castle Wampum Beaver Falls Morado Park Koppel Homewood Center Avenue Bea Ver Falls Pittsburg Union Valley Sheephill Jefferson Street Long Avenue Mahoningtown

Union Telephone Line to West Pittsburg Promised by June

Union Telephone officials assure West Pittsburg that a new line via Mahoningtown to New Castle Junction will be operational by the end of June. Poles are up and wires strung, though funding delays postponed fall construction. Agents have gathered many subscribers in West Pittsburg Moravia North Beaver and Taylor townships.

Union Telephone Company West Pittsburg Union Mahoningtown New Castle Junction Moravia North Beaver Taylor Townships

Repairs under way at West Pittsburg baseball park

Extensive repairs are being made to the ball grounds of the West Pittsburg team north of the Woodhouse Bopp & Co plant. The team will begin practicing in a few days, aiming to have the diamond in top condition before then.

West Pittsburg Woodhouse, Bopp & Co

Summer School in West Pittsburg Sees Strong Enrollment

Braden Houk runs the summer school in the West Pittsburg school building. The program is meeting with great success with many pupils enrolled and a likely increase in scholars soon.

West Pittsburg Braden Houk

Struthers Child Drowns in River Near Dam

A four year old boy, Walter Mason, son of Mrs. Robert Mason, fell into the river near the McKinley dam at Struthers and drowned. His brother attempted a rescue but failed. the body was recovered.

McKinley Struthers Walter Robert Mason

Driving parties thrive in pleasant weather in New Castle area

With the fine weather, driving parties from West Pittsburg to other towns were numerous. Many New Castle residents passed through town Sunday. Edson Reed, a worker at the Shenango tin mill in New Castle, completed a short visit with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Reed.

West Pittsburg New Castle Edson Reed Shenango Mrs J. W. Reed

Hyde Sui t for Damages Against City on Trial

A. C. Hyde sues the city of New Castle for damages over Liberty street grading in Seventh ward. Viewers awarded $1,600, challenged as insufficient. The cut aimed to gain clearance under railroad tracks. Hyde owns 46 feet of frontage with an old building not considered in the case. Jury viewed the premises. J Norman Martin for plaintiff and James A Gardner for the city.

A. C. Hyde City of New Castle Liberty Street Seventh Ward Mr. Hyde Hyde

Old Home Week Foot Race Brings Grute and Myers Back

A feature of Old Home week in Youngstown will be a foot race between Nain K. Grute now of New York and Edward Myers who 27 years ago ran for an oyster supper on Market street. The same guests will attend another oyster supper after the race.

Youngstown

American Glee Club Concert in Hubbard May 21

The American Glee club of Youngstown will present a concert in Hubbard on May 21. The event highlights a regional choral performance featuring local musicians and a program of popular and classical pieces.

The American Glee Club of Youngstown Hubbard

No Telegraph Operator at West Pittsburg Depot

No telegraph operator for West Pittsburg despite expectations. The local telegrapher was removed due to declining business, and there is no indication a new operator will be placed soon, likely leaving the depot without service for weeks.

West Pittsburg Pittsburg

No Move Planned to Repair Beaver River Bridge Approach

North Beaver township supervisors take no action to repair the bridge approach over the Beaver River between West Pittsburg and Moravia. High water covers the approach, cutting off communication. a concrete retaining wall is all that is needed to prevent this.

North Beaver Township Beaver River West Pittsburg Moravia

B. and O. Rail Changes Near West Pittsburg

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports repairs to the road bed and tracks around West Pittsburg with renewed ties used in renewals and improvements to the overhead bridge near the Lake Erie station. Local residents including Miss Agnes Foley and Nat Williams are noted as recent visitors or travelers in New Castle.

Seventh Ward Baltimore and Ohio West Pittsburg Lake Erie Station Agnes Foley Lawrence Avenue New Castle

Portersville Prep Students Celebrate Commencement Week

Commencement week at Portersville High School includes a junior senior banquet at Odd Fellows hall with over 75 guests. Decorations feature junior red and white and senior pink and white, with elaborate banquet and music. Out of town guests attend. baccalaureate sermon given by Rev. Pittinger. graduation exercises planned for Friday evening May 1.

Portersville High School Odd Fellows Hall Olive Hay Jennie Prudence Brenneman Loyal Stickle Carbon Black Mabel Alta Brooks Jacksville Samuel Beighley Freedom Verna Newton Madge Fisher Mabel Boozel Ernest Fisher Lowry Coulter Ira Llewellyn Pittinger The Presbyterian Church Nellie Brenneman Alice Covert Bessie Laderer Edith Nagee Ernest Humphrey

Paris Sports Seek Fireball Johnson Burns Ring Match

A Paris syndicate plans a Burns versus Johnson bout. Tommy Burns shows willingness if the purse is large enough. French boxing laws limit contests to twenty rounds, but organizers remain confident they can arrange a fight and secure a substantial prize.

Paris Sports United Press Paris Sporting Men Tommy” Burns Jack” Johnson Burns England

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Tacoma Physicians Pharmacy J. E. Duff Mer N. Mill St A. G. Sieg Bell Phone Pittsburg ST Wallace MO. C. Wallace Washington St Dr. Leonhardt George Cook St. Thomas Ont Harry Lusk Seventh Ward Fire Department East Cherry Street North Cedar Street Greer Tom Davis Ashland Avenue Shenango Tin Mill Pennsylvania Charles Gibson West Madison Avenue H. M. Lord Dave Reese East Long Avenue John Hayes Ed Shaffer Mount Air Edna Lewis West Cherry Street Lowellville Frank Edwards Mahoning Avenue Grace Spencer Will Harrison W. J. Davy North Liberty Street Mercer County Ralph Thompson West Wabash Avenue W. E. Pettycrew Poland Lois Conn Harry Riddle Standard Steel Car Company Cleveland Harry Williams West Pittsburg News OLD Home Week Piso Lake Erie WPGH Floyd Reed Thomas McCart Nat Williams Fifth Ward Charles A. Maxwell Tenth Street Fred Schuler Mary McMahan William Newswander R. W. Gaskill Ellwood City Portersville Washburn Crosby's Hwe Lead and Oil House Paints Carter New Castle Paint & Varnish Co New Castle, PA Pittsburg Street Bell Neal Street W. S. Foltz Samuel Foltz George Greer First National Bank PENNA U. S. Bonds U. S. Treas Cash and Exchange Opera House Fred Raymond Zeke Ascad Theatre South Mill ST Matinee Star Family Theater Corner Beaver and Washington Sts
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