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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1908

Page

2

Doan's Kidney Pills Recommend for Back and Kidney Pain

A New Castle Pennsylvania resident confirms lasting relief from backache and kidney trouble using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. George W. Ashton reports her husband’s improved health after rail travel aggravated his symptoms and notes continued, prompt relief on later occasions. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, is the U S agent.

New Castle George W. Ashton Pollock Avenue Dean Doan

Lady Maccabees Plan Pittsburg Drill Trip

A lawn fete at William Neff’s South Mill street raised funds for New Castle Lady Maccabees to send guards to Pittsburg on August 18 for the Kenywood park prize drill at the Maccabees field meet. Captain Mrs. Neff led a well praised Cascade park drill on Maccabee day.

William Neff South Mill Street New Castle Lady Maccabees Pittsburg Kennywood Park Neff Cascade Park

Blind organ grinder performs amid city crowd near Long and Mill

Reporters describe a blind street musician hired to play a full repertoire before Harry Cooper’s shoe shop on Friday morning. While some residents warned him off, the organ grinder continued his concert, drawing mixed reactions from passersby as he performed across the cobbler’s storefront.

Long Avenue Mill Street Harry Cooper

Surprise Gift for Newlywed Mrs Woodcock by St Andrew Guild

Mrs John Woodcock of Long Avenue received a warm surprise from the Ladies guild of St Andrew's church on Friday. The group invaded her home, welcomed the newly married bride formerly known as Miss Daisy Lane, and presented a silver tea set amid a happy evening.

John Woodcock Long Avenue Ladies’ Guild St. Andrew's Church Woodcock Daisy Lane

Dog Catcher Invasion Stirs Ward Fears Of Stray Dogs

On Friday the dog catcher searched the ward for strays causing visible anxiety among residents. A notable citizen recounts seeing a dog watch the catcher from behind a house, a sign of looming danger for the roaming animals.

Young

Reverend William Lewis Visits Martins Ferry Church

Rev William Lewis of Martins Ferry well known in this city visited the Welsh Congregational church on Friday and was bound for Youngstown Ohio where he will preach at Elm Street Church.

William Lewis Martins Ferry Youngstown, O Elm Street

Uptown Merchants Decline Fifth Ward Ball Game Challenge

Uptown merchants refuse to arrange a game with the Fifth ward team after outreach attempts. Several contacted merchants are not willing to participate in a matchup.

Fifth Ward

Miss Kate Williams to Return to Job After Lakes Trip

Miss Kate Williams employed at W. H. Lewis shoe store on Long avenue and Mill street will conclude her vacation to the Great Lakes today and resume her former position next week. A wagon advertising an auction sale of lots with a drum corps drew large crowds in the ward on Friday, especially children who followed it for a time.

Kate Williams W. H. Lewis Long Avenue Mill Street Great Lakes Drum Corp Isaac Hill South Mill Street Fritz Genkinger North Jefferson Street Pittsburg A B. Bell Division Street Adelaide Ward Pennsylvania Avenue Bert Gallagher Hamilton Street Butler Elizabeth Sweezy Toronto George Campbell Reynoldsville Daisy Collingwood JW Long Avenue Youngstown William Haycock Minersville Charles Marshall Anna Fehrenbaugh Phillips Street Kate Varley C. L. Snyder Salem

Evans Bride and Groom Visit Pittsburg Ward Home

Mr and Mrs John O Evans of Pittsburg a bride and groom of a month spent Friday in the ward at the home of Evan Edwards.

John O. Evans Pittsburg Evan Edwards

Flannery and McGrath Visit McConnells Mills

Charles Flannery and wife with Mrs Mc Grath and Miss Nora McGrath spent the day enjoying the McConnells Mills area, taking in the scenery and local attractions.

Charles Flannery Mrs. McGrath Nora McGrath McConnells Mills

Building New Residence On Miller Street Nears Completion

Charles Nash is constructing a modern residence on Miller street and it nears completion. In local notes Fifth Ward personals report C Davis visiting friends in Moravia and Isaac Hill recovering on South Mill street. Other brief items list residents traveling, visiting relatives, illness, and small local movements.

Charles Nash Miller Street Fifth Ward C. Davis Moravia

Notice to Subscribers on Paper Substitution

The News Company warns subscribers that another paper may be substituted in error. Subscribers should report any irregularity to the office along with the name of the carrier responsible to help correct the issue.

the News CO

Dogs as Guards and Dangers Spark Outcry in City Debate

A New York Sun column argues dogs are largely valueless as guards and harmful to health and sleep. It cites insurance officials, warns of hydrophobia and nerve damage, and urges owners to keep dogs from harming others.

George W. West Missouri The New York Sun

Butler Burgess Seeks Lessons From New Castle

Elmer B. Bell of Butler plans a trip to New Castle to study how a third class city manages a governance change from short skirts to long dresses. He aims to observe model practices at New Castle and other third class cities to inform future office holding.

Butler Burgess New Castle Burgess Elmer B. Bell Butler Eagle

Evans City and Butler Visitors Trade Weekend News

Evans City residents and visitors from Butler and nearby towns share weekend calls and extended stays. Guests include Miss Estella Weigel from Butler and Mrs J K Entres from Cleveland, with several local families hosting relatives and friends across Petersville Harmony Zelienople and Greencastle.

T. M. House Butler Estella Weigel Dot Young Yetta Zeigler Downieville S. W. Hazlet Wilkinsburg Evans City J. K. Entres Cleveland Ohio Harriet Chambers Homestead J. W. Covert J. A. Ramsey Geo. Stevick Petersville Josephine Ifft William Galbreath W. S. Stewart Mabelle Goldie Alice Swaney Mars Blanche Thayer New Kensington F. F. Thayer Jefferson Street

Huey Files Replevin Suit for Horses and Implements

S. R. Huey sues Hugh Boyd in replevin to recover possession of two black horses a set of double harness feed cutter two horse wagon and other farming implements Attorney E M Underwood held court business in Pittsburg yesterday

S. R. Huey Hugh Boyd

West Pittsburg Socials and Picnics Update

West Pittsburg residents share social visits with George McBride and Mrs. Jim Book. A U P picnic drew 30 to 40 riders from Moravia to Rock Point. Carried from New Castle are Thad Brown and a mule sale to Mr. Rogers. A Moravia Petersburg baseball game is planned for Saturday on Petersburg grounds. James H. Cooper elected to fill a school vacancy as the yard is being graded.

I. W. Baldwin Rock Point W. A McMahan George McBride Moravia U. P John Rice Rice Brothers New Castle West Pittsburg Thad Brown Fifth Street J. W. Garland H. W. Armstrong Pittsburg Wilfred Gwin Milo Gibson Fred Schmaltz Charles Reed Rogers George McConnell Jim Book Presbyterian Church Petersburg James H. Cooper Mt. Jackson Braden Houk James McCrea McCrea

Labor Day Plans in Franklin Pa Mark Banner Day

Franklin Central Labor Council has arranged Labor Day events at Monarch park with the traction company donating the Auditorium for dances all day. A morning ball game Franklin versus Oil City clerks, with hopes for Sandy Lake and Cochranton in the afternoon, plus foot races jumping tug of war potato races and prizes.

Franklin Franklin Central Labor Council Monarch Park Traction Company Oil City Sandy Lake Cochranton

Denied Pittsburg Rail Deal Rumors Stir New Castle

New Castle officials deny a circulating report that the Baltimore and Ohio will build a passenger depot in Pittsburg via the Wabash terminal. The Erie and B&O rumors, staff changes, and safety orders on the Pennsylvania line are noted amid friction speculation and personnel moves in New Castle.

New Castle Baltimore & Ohio Wabash Terminal Pittsburg Water Street Allegheny River Allegheny Depot Pennsylvania Allegheny Smithfield Street Erie Railroad Harriman Erie Lake Erie

Water sheds opposed by auto men on country roads

Road supervisors build thank-u-mams on hillsides to shed surface water. They hinder autos and buggies, cause jolts and frequent breakdowns, and serve little utility. They should be prohibited as major obstructions comparable to railroad ties.

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