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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
10
Lightning struck the Lawrence Savings and Trust building during a storm evening. The flag staff splintered and bolts of fire ran down the sides as inmates and onlookers felt shock and fear but no serious damage occurred.
At Meadville on August 6 Noel Poux a 13 year old boy fell on the open blade of a large jack knife while on a wire fence notch in a post for a clothesline. The four inch abdominal wound protruded bowels though intestines were not lacerated and there is hope for recovery.
The Y. W. C. A. camp will open on Monday. All first week participants meet at the Y. W. U. A. office Monday at 6 45 AM. Baggage drop locations include the Y. W. C. A. office Sharp's Music Store and Abia Butler's. items will be collected by the Transfer Co.
Representative Daniel Lafean introduces a bill requesting 7 million dollars to build a direct highway from the White House to Gettysburg. The 150 feet wide road would pass through Maryland to Westminster with a central 50 foot shrubbery plot and dual 50 foot lanes. Backed by J T McCleary and Abraham Lincoln Memorial Association, with support from President Roosevelt and Senator Knox, the plan targets Lincoln's centenary February 12 as the launch date.
The Oil City Blizzard argues dogs should yield public road space amid debates on street use and pet trespass. It claims dogs threaten lawns and gardens through nuisance behavior and urges stricter license enforcement to curb incidents.
Miss Minnie E. Best of Chicora, 23, sues Andrew McCune for 5000 dollars claiming he promised to marry her during Christmas 1907 and has since refused to wed. She says she was ready to marry and seeks damages for a broken contract and heartache. Bail of 500 dollars is required from the defendant.
Mrs Bargain Hunter cites Bargain Brothers ad offering dollar washboilers for fifty cents Anty Drudge explains the price drop comes as women adopt Fels Naptha and cooler water washing eliminating the need for boil washing The vendor notes the bargain reflects changed laundry habits and market response.
July brought 5.51 inches of rain, the wettest July in 12 years with only 5 cloudy days. Twelve electrical storms fueled heavy downpours, and despite heat above average the month was not as hot as last year. Highest 97 on July 12, lowest 49 on July 9. A 30 degree swing on July 11 marked the month’s greatest daily range, with winds up to 33 mph.
A $300 000 mortgage was filed in Meadville against the Erie and Cambridge Springs Street Railway company. A. L. Crutze, trustee, is the lender to secure an issue of 5 percent gold bonds. The filing suggests significant improvements to the railway equipment.
A woman answered an ad titled How to Save Your Gas Bills and was told to paste selections in a scrap book. The exchange fuels public doubt about neighborly trust and honest advertising.
A list of recent property transfers with buyer and seller, ward and township designations, and prices. Notable deals include Edward Mallary to M H McKinney Hazel Dell for 150 dollars and Robert A Edie to Joseph P Edie Washington township for 2700 dollars. Several transfers show one dollar consideration.
A sale listing 21 percent belts 5c regular, Wood Hair Pin Cabinets 24c, Chinese Ironing Wax 1c, Gilt Toilet Pin Books 8c, Rubber House Gloves 39c pair, E Z Dressmaker Markers 10c, Hooks & Eyes 1c, Hose Supporters Hook ons 14c-25c, 5c Ribbon 5-inch Silk 5c, Handkerchiefs plain and bordered 11 40 sale, Ladies’ linen hemstitched Handkerchiefs 3 for 10c price for sale units.
A cow owned by James Johnston two miles southeast of New Wilmington was killed by a lightning strike during yesterday's storm. The animal stood in an open pasture away from trees or fences and was described as very valuable. The storm also featured a busy day with picnic planning, academic enrollments, and various local visits and travels around New Wilmington and nearby towns.
An exchange offers a quaint recipe for improving a town by praising guests, avoiding rude remarks, and minding one’s own business. It suggests telling visitors this is the greatest town and spreading friendly, positive talk to help people like you.
Harry Kellar, famed illusionist who entertained New Castle audiences, will relocate to Buffalo and retire from performing after a 47 year career. He states he will never return to the stage, calling 47 years more than enough for any man.
The board of school controllers invites bids to furnish coal for the 1908 09 school year to be delivered to all school buildings as needed. Bids must be filed with the secretary by 7 30 p m on Tuesday September 8 1908. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Ks W J Chain secretary.
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