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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
8
Notices post nine hour days at Lawrence Junction Pennsylvania shops with no current staff cuts. Railroads push fuel saving and engineer firing protocol changes amid rising traffic. Reports describe track use shifts, upcoming Lake Shore PennsylvanIa connections, and a new Bessemer Lake Erie bridge near Greenville.
A group of tin workers and New Castle residents enjoyed a week at Mt. Clemens Michigan while the mill paused. Workers like D W Williams have returned home, others including David Reese James Sadler Mike Cunningham and their wives expect to return midweek. The baths were noted to greatly improve health.
James W. McIntyre hardware merchant of Sharon Pennsylvania died last evening from injuries suffered two years ago while watching a roller polo game. An eye injury from a polo ball destroyed his sight and an operation failed after ether anesthesia.
J. B. Johnston of New Wilmington has been appointed a delegate to the farmers' congress in Madison Wisconsin by Gov. Stuart. The congress will be held on September 24. Judge H. H. Miller and Levi Morrison were appointed for Mercer County.
Isadore Kraus his 10 year old daughter Martha and sister in law Miss Lillian Keller were badly shaken and bruised when a frightened horse pulled their light buggy into a heavy delivery wagon near the Ellwood City borough building. Kraus saved them by turning the horse into the wagon as a train moved nearby. Martha and Miss Keller were cared for by a physician and later sent home with minor injuries.
The Rev. and Mrs. James A. McDonald returned to Ellwood City after a four week vacation in the northern part of the state. Rev. McDonald, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, spent time in the country and at Grove City and reports notable health benefits from the trip.
Miss Marie Lenigan daughter of Councilman James Lenigan was riding down Sixth street when a wagon turned across her path. She was thrown against a telephone pole, slightly stunned and bruised but not seriously hurt.
The Baptist church Ladies' Aid Society meets today at Mrs B F Ross's home on Fourth Street. Secretary Mrs T Markwort calls the regular meeting. all standard society business will be transacted.
S. A. Roelofs was in Pittsburg yesterday. B. F. Ross visited New Castle yesterday. Dr. Johnston returned from a business trip to Beaver Falls. Miss Goldie Carl returned to the Whistler store after vacation. Miss Margaret Danbaugh of Beaver and Misses Lillian and Genevieve White of Koppel returned home after visiting Miss Mabel Lowry of Crescent Avenue.
Ellwood citizens plan a large outing at Rock Point on August 20 with sports games races music dancing and contests. Committees are ready to run the event and many townsfolk and former residents from Pittsburgh and Cleveland will attend. The town expects a full day with shops closed to enjoy the celebration.
Ellwood City residents argue that councilmen should pay fares and avoid railroad passes to prevent corporate influence. They warn compromise could bind leaders to transportation companies and favor one road over others, urging fair, fear-free town dealings.
Ellwood City resident Thomas M. Eckles left town at 7:20 for Almogordo New Mexico in search of a dryer climate to restore his health. He plans to stay several months as his health improves with the southwest air.
Star witness in the Dominick Samata murder case returns to New Castle after a Hillsville stay. Calaute laments few quarries open, cites shifting work, and plans to seek jobs in Pittsburgh. His county-provided suit appears worn as he expresses discouragement over employment prospects locally.
Announcement that the Portland Cement plant at Struthers, employing hundreds, will reopen and operate full time starting Monday after a prolonged shutdown.
Ellwood City councilmen voice dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the trial for accused special policeman Martin Reiner. They demand charges or suspension be decided by tonight to relieve the defendant and end the prolonged uncertainty.
The News offers readers a half price sale on a best selling medicine through a coupon. Present the cutout at McKee Medicine Store to claim the discount.
Coupon offering one 50c package of Dr Howards specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25c with refund promise to dissatisfied buyers from McKee's Medicine Store.
Promotion touts Dr. Howards specific for constipation and dyspepsia as a proven cure. It highlights Mr. McKee backing its effectiveness with a half price sale and a refund if it fails to cure.
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