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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
10
Ladies short and long kimonos are cut to quick sale prices as Spring stock sits heavy. Fifty cent kimonos and others once 89c to 1.25 now 39c. Short kimonos once 89c and 1.00 drop to 69c. Selected 1.38 to 1.50 kimonos priced at 98c.
A crowd in New Wilmington enjoyed a ghost themed gathering with about 60 participants wandering the town, a grand march, unmasking, and a gypsy fortune telling act by Miss Anna Houston. The event featured refreshments and drew local interest as a novel social affair hosted near the station.
The annual election of officers for the People's Mutual Building and Loan Association of New Castle Pennsylvania will be held at the association office 612 Pittsburg Street on Saturday August 15 1908 polls open from 7 pm to 9 pm C W FENTON secretary Silk sale Thursday at 80312 Brown and Hamill event noted as August adjustment sale seeking shoppers.
The third annual United Presbyterian Missionary conference convenes Friday evening at Second U P church and runs ten days. Expected attendance exceeds prior years with over 500 enrolled. Highlights include Dr. W R Wilson address, Bible study classes, mission topics, folklore entertainment, a Hillside reception, and a camping out feature with sports and a Fourth United Presbyterian church baseball game. Prominent visitors include Tidrick of Doleib Hill and Rev. Cleland, long-time China missionary.
Tangier August 12. Mulai Hafid the pretender’s forces struck a heavy blow to Sultan Abdul Aziz’s army near Marrakesh. Reports from the battlefield say thousands of casualties on both sides with Abdul Aziz in rout. Hafid commands about 5,000 troops including regulars and many Muslim zealots.
More than 100 persons from three weeks to 80 years old are suffering an epidemic of whooping cough at Newport in Perry county and in the adjoining region there are scores of victims.
The earth passes through the comet tail of 1862 for several evenings. With a telescope and clear skies, millions of bright points resemble the tail and can be seen until Thursday night.
A new Chinese restaurant will open Saturday August 15 at No. 5 East Washington street. Each customer receives a souvenir napkin. Proprietor: Foo Jan, pantamae VUDLVINTI.
A preserved 1806 petition from New Castle residents requests a local post office, arguing access issues with Beaver and Mercer offices and naming Crawford White as a suitable postmaster. documented on aging parchment and owned by Joseph S. White, a collector of local history artifacts.
State Zoologist Dr. Surface reports widespread potato bug disturbances across agricultural districts in Pennsylvania. He warns of potential losses due to a large beetle population this year and urges timely action and encouraging natural predators to control the infestation.
E. L. Ayers and son Ralph visited New Castle on Wednesday. Bert Bighley returned from Portersville after a two week stay with his parents. Ed Clark Jr. on a brief visit from a Harbor bridge sawmill assignment. Mr and Mrs Will Hodge and Mrs Gill Hodge attended the soldiers orphans reunion in Mercer. Presbyter ian picnic at Marquis grove near West Middlesex drew many and favorable reports.
Ellwood City reports Hazel Dell population growth with native-born newcomers. Recent arrivals include a young lady who joined Mr and Mrs John Parker on Monday. Earlier, Mr and Mrs Cecil Miller welcomed a bright boy and Mr and Mrs James Hazen welcomed a daughter.
Sergeant Daniel L. Rankin former county treasurer and Civil War veteran died at his Butler home on Wednesday aged 69.
The War Department tightens enlistment rules for National Guard veterans. Recruits must prove honorable discharge from state or territorial guard service before enlistment. Officers must question applicants about guard membership and demand discharge papers if disclosed.
George Wilcox, a former janitor at the National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City, confessed to stealing 8500 in cash on April 25 1907. He dug up a tin box in his cellar containing 4000 of the stolen funds and had shown signs of prosperity after the theft before his arrest.
City Controller Lyman C. Hughes and City Clerk Hugh Marquis send greetings from Soo Michigan after an enjoyable week in the northern wilds. They report time in lake and stream country and expect to send messages from Hudson Bay upon their return.
The Iron Trade Review notes gradual gains in iron and steel demand with no mass resumption of idle mills. July was strong for many firms and August held firm, while sentiment improved after weeks of doubt. Rail-related lines remain sluggish but overall outlook brightens modestly. The context mentions a graphic war depiction at the Butler fair August 25-28.
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