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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
5
Four harness events are planned over the Mercer fair on September 16 and 17 with purses totaling 400 dollars plus added money. The card includes a 26 and 22 trot and a 14 and 25 pace on September 26 and a 9 free for all event on September 17.
The schedule includes an 18 pace feature and additional races noted as a 15 trot and a 28 trot. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate multiple pace and trot races set for the program.
In Constantinople a maniacal Turkish man hanged his wife and three children in his garden. The grisly act followed a sudden fit of madness as authorities investigated the killings and the family’s neighbors reacted with shock.
Advertisment for Nerveton claims nerves control body health and promises relief from anxiety headaches and sleeplessness without drugs. It urges taking Nerveton now, says druggist recommends it, and paints a wide range of nervous symptoms as warning signs.
International News Service reports in Ersemen Pennsylvania that plans for an independent Western Pennsylvania miners union are paused. Chamber mediator E. McCullough says he will assist wage dispute solutions but not organize a new union, as operators refuse to reopen mines due to wage scale disputes with the existing union.
Two new scouts joined the John M. Phillips scout camp from the Volant and Wampum troops and several from New Castle arriving Monday morning. The Wampum group listed Paul Herbert and others, Volant crew included Wesley Drake and Frances Grim, while New Castle sent Sam Fisher and Jos Pearson. The camp opened with gear checked and baseballs flying as Wampum challenged the camp, but lost in a close game. rain canceled evening games.
Store offers two items at 6.95 ensemble price and 4.10 as a morning special. Only one per customer. Linen kerchiefs priced at 81.00 for six, with a limit of six per customer.
The New Wilmington Gas Company serving Wilmington, Volant, and nearby townships filed with the Public Service Commission to take effect July 20, 1925. A 75 cent per meter service charge is reduced to 60 cents per month per meter, and the residential and commercial gas rate based on meter pressure not exceeding eight ounces drops from 1.0 to 0.7 per thousand cubic feet.
A. D. Thompson of 920 East Washington street reported to police that while driving east on Sutton street a boy on a bicycle collided with his car. The boy was not injured and refused to give his name or address.
An old advertisement touts Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand sold by H. L. Dogue or Dague promising rapid relief from nervousness fatigue and low spirits. It claims benefits for nervous system issues constipation loss of appetite and sleeplessness with a money back guarantee on the first box.
Helena Rubinstein offers skin care preparations addressing tan redness sunburn enlarged pores and other blemishes. The products promise bleaching effects and milder application for sensitive skin while stronger ingredients provide lasting results. Also advertised are built sleep mattresses and Valaze cleansing tissues as makeup removal aids.
Free Cascade Feather Pillows are offered with every Cascade Mattress. Pillows made by Brown & Hamilton under strict sanitary conditions. Filled with new clean feathers, measuring 21 by 27 inches and covered in art ticking.
New Orleans report says Jeff Smith of Bayonne New Jersey, veteran of 700 bouts, was knocked out in the 11th round by Tony Marullo. Smith collapsed after two minutes of fighting, with doctors unsure if his punching power remains.
Seven young men under 30, neighbors of the Welsh family in Slip pery Rock, yesterday underwent operations to supply skin for grafting on Betty Welsh, a four year old girl who was critically burned when her clothing caught fire in her home on July 3. The men named include Kenneth Westlaka and Jamon Topley.
W. 5. McNay of Greenville is chairman of group seven of the agricultural committees of the Pennsylvania Bankers' association. The group plans a three day tour of northeastern Pennsylvania counties August 20 21 and 22 with J. B. Harshaw of Grove City as a member. Itinerary includes Center Tioga Potter Susquehanna Tauckewauna Luzerne and Columbia counties.
R E Bowen of Wampum Pennsylvania writes to the News describing a May 12 attack on his wife by two dogs on a public road. She required 29 days in the hospital and is now a physical wreck. Bowen criticizes Pennsylvania dog ownership laws shielding owners from damages and urges a state wide anti dog campaign after failing to obtain clear legal redress.
Wednesday Morning Special items include curtains and blouses with limited quantities. Promotions highlight low prices and purchase limits per customer.
A powerful storm hit Shenango township and the eastern city area Monday evening with hail wind and rain. Despite fears of major damage the survey shows only minor effects including torn truck gardens stripped tree limbs and a few trees blown down at Cascade Park. The storm was localized to the eastern district with some rain in other parts of the city.
Labor Day committee of the Building Trades council met in the Trades and Labor Assembly hall with good attendance. Reports say event preparations are progressing satisfactorily and a thousand souvenir badges have been ordered. Sport committee also reports progress arranging sports for the day and prize selections.
The report notes winners in various events and progress on music and fireworks. Action is deferred pending further details. George Hedrick, national president of the Building Trades Department, AFL, will secure prominent national speakers, with local speakers to be announced. King of Brussels, Rotary member, is connected to the kinging business.
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