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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1908

Page

2

Tin Worker Patents a Paving Protector for Street Car Tracks

Fullerton a noted tin worker near Coverts station receives a patent for a paving protector to be placed between bricks along street car tracks. The device eases wagon removal, reduces brick wear, and could save cities on track maintenance. Officials plan trials with two street car companies and interest from buyers and royalty offers pours in.

Co. B. Fullerton Coverts Station Fullerton United States

Old Timers Plea For The Good Old Days In Verse

A reflective poem recalling bygone neighbors and village life. The speaker longs for simple fashions, foods, and social scenes, asking where the barn door pants wearer and the old calico dress woman have gone. It laments fading memories while cherishing apple pies and sassafras tea from earlier times.

Yardmaster takes 30 day leave for West Coast trip

George Shipley night yardmaster for the Baltimore and Ohio at New Castle Junction receives a 30 day vacation and will travel via Chicago to Colorado and the Pacific coast before returning to New Castle. Rail projects advance with Western Allegheny extension toward West Pittsburg nearing October startup.

George Shipley Baltimore and Ohio New Castle Junction California Shipley Chicago Colorado Pacific Coast New Castle Allegheny Cascade Park West Pittsburg Morris Hyland Fifth Ward Fred Marshall Court Street Baltimore New York Washington Clyde Edwards North Liberty Street Roundhouse Can Harry Watson McKeesport Engineer Townsend Barnes Pennsylvania Sharon Charles Forest Conway Frank Carmen Lawrence Junction Pittsburg James McNetta Baltimore and Ohio Railroad McNetta

Local residents visit Edenburg Sunday and area gatherings

A list of visitors and guests travels through Edenburg including J. D. Cox from Mahoningtown, John Hofmeister, Sadie Craig from Missouri, and families from New Castle and Beaver Falls. Cas cade park hosting Cas cade events and Cascade Park visits noted. The town also reports an ice cream and peach festival netting 21 dollars for church repairs and a 4 to 3 baseball win over Pulaski.

J. D. Cox Mahoningtown John Hofmeister Sadie Craig Missouri Harry Turner New Castle J. F. McWilliams Butler County Cascade Park Holland Shaffer Coverts Road D. M. Hoffmaster B. A. McCullough Struthers James Parks Pittsburg Lewis Parks Viola Myers David Beaver Falls F. B. Fetrich Samuel McClelland Cora Landis Marie McCullough John Craig Mary Mt. Jackson P. C. Ashton F. H. Stanley Dorothy Suunday

Two Registrars Appointed in Ward Shifts

County commissioners appoint Clint Mengle registrar for the first district of the Second ward and John J. Kreaps for the third precinct of the Fifth ward after movers. Registration days are September 15 and October 17 with polling place hours 8 am to 1 pm 2 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm. Voters must bring county tax receipts.

Clint Mengle Roy Hazen John J. Kreaps Leander S. Long

Weed Cutting Day Observed in City Initiatives

Health Officer Will McCandless will issue orders for a weed cutting day to clear streets alleys and vacant lots. The effort aims to prevent weed seed spread and promote cleaner streets and better health conditions. watch for official announcement.

Will McCandless

Startling figures exhaust state cigarette and liquor data

Preliminary revenue report shows 65 402 336 113 cigarettes smoked last year excluding little cigars. Spirits revenue fell to 131 789 242 while beer production rose by 201 000 barrels totaling 58 747 680. Tobacco revenue edged down about two million dollars. Butler Fair runs August 25 28 with fine exhibits races and attractions.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue Butler Fair

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Claims Giant Market Edge

Parisian Sage hair tonic is pitched as safe and harmless for curing dandruff in two weeks, stopping hair loss, alleviating scalp itching, and making hair lustrous. It promises odor control and a cool scalp, labels itself a scientific preparation, and warns against substitutes. Sold for 50 cents a large bottle by Geo. W. Clutton and via express from Buffalo, New York.

America Geo. W. Clutton’s Express Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y

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Ducato E D. R. Bollard Y. M Butler Prof Stroble New York Journal Fairground Nixon Washington and Beaver Price Electric Company Union National Bank New Castle, Pa Union Bakers Label Co. BE. Fullerton Mac Doc Physic Lance The New Castle News News Office B. & C. Yardmaster Far West Huff and Lefty Parks Western Pennsylvania West View Park New Castle Railroad Sutler Chicago and Alton Railroad Standard Steel Car Company State Board of Health of West Virginia Railroad Employe Hart Altoona M. K. Gilliland Union Depot Gilliland Niagara Falls M'Keesport Clancy Philadelphia Earl Davis Ellwood City Edenburg Sara Joseph Parks Amzi Taylor Otis and Raub Youngstown New Century Company Stewart Crowe Samuel A. O. Kincaid Arthur Hekles Wellsville Ohio Charles Kelso Sunny N. G. McCleland Mary Belle East Youngstown Z. T. Robinson M. &. Church John F. McWilliams Homer Fenton J. A. McWilliams Ederburg Pulaski Lawrence Aiso Trust Castle PA Ial Corner Mill Dean Block I. L, Smith Prin the National Bank OF Lawrence CO National Banks Quick Service Peoples Mortgage Loan Co E. Washington Street Herb D. McGoun
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