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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
4
Published every evening except weekly by The News Company of New Castle Pennsylvania. Subscriptions listed including daily, weekly, and mail options with various yearly rates. Public correspondence solicited. all payments and communications should be addressed to The News Company, not individuals.
The first Pennsylvania Railroad commission statement warns of a grim six month toll at grade crossings. About three people per day were killed or injured on railroads in the state, totaling 525 dead and 4,635 injured, with many victims among citizens and children due to unsafe crossings and lax public maintenance.
Republican nominee Taft urged on Saturday that improving administration of justice is the key issue for Americans. He argued court delays harm business and the public, and that faster, fairer proceedings would raise respect for courts and legal practice.
Bell officials from New Castle and Pittsburg visited the city for several days in the latter part of the week. Gen Superintendant E M Boynton led the party as the company plans for a conduit franchise battle with the borough council are discussed.
A mixed humor note features a sailor’s longing for Jes’ Only Her and a comic riff by John Edward Hazzard. It juxtaposes romantic fixation with quirky family and social quips by John L. Sullivan and others, including candy pricing and a Prohibition campaign tease.
A miscellany of quips about sight and truth, jokes on attire and guns, notes on Ohio saloon counts, and short witticisms about Bryan politics, marriage in China, dogs, and social behavior.
A fragment from the Birmingham Age Herald reflects on a caller who ends a business call with a triumphant hang up, then suffers a mishap by rolling out of bed and hitting the floor. A string of quips follows about boosters, dogs, auto buyers, a cynic’s joke, wheat harvest, and handouts.
Mayor Lusk fined James Wilson three dollars for a cow at large on the streets. Samuel Baker claimed two dollars in damages from the raid on his garden, and a one dollar settlement followed. Wilson paid the fines.
The Green Goods Man mocks the back to nature ideal for city boys and country lads. He describes farm life as toil heavy on the feet with long hours and odd dress, noting the constant chores and burdens of carrying water and enduring heat.
A union service of Jefferson street churches was held Sunday evening at the First United Presbyterian church on North Jefferson street. Rev. James M. Ferguson presided. Rev. Dr. Scott F. Hershey delivered the sermon on the Fact and Glory of the Resurrection of Christ. Rev. Ira McCreary of Greenville and Rev. J. P. Sharp of the Pennsylvania State Sunday School association also participated.
The borough council of Wilmington received a construction permit for a four mile sewer system from State Commissioner of Health Dr. Samuel Dixon. J G Martin announced a Tuesday meeting to plan immediate commencement funded by twenty five year bonds.
Jack Young proves a strong earner for the city collecting 65 dollars from four residents after a Saturday incident. Mayor Lusk commends the effort and orders protection for Young, warning fines for interfering with the dog catcher as the case unfolds.
Samuel Duke was caught with a basket of coal near Shenango railroad tracks. He claimed to have bought it but forgot the seller’s name. At a morning hearing Mayor Lusk offered mercy, noting the severe weather required relief. Duke kept the basket and departed with advice to temper his hardship.
A boy shouted with joy and ran inside to tell his mother to look outside. She saw the boy’s shadow behind him in the yard, confirming the sight.
A social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Pisor in Jacksville Butler County honored Mrs Mary Jane Pisor of North Hope Butler. Guests included Mrs William J Macome and seven other women aged 64 to 82. The afternoon featured veranda diversions followed by supper.
The real estate and insurance office of Quincy A McBride relocates to 61 East Washington Street. The office will reopen for business Monday, August 3, 1908, with Bell phone number 285.
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