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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
5
Mrs. Frank Felix of Lacock street crushed foot when a heavy wood piece fell at home. A physician dressed the injury and mobility may be limited for some time. Local items report thefts of a shocking machine and a chewing gum machine from Fred L. Gleasley s restaurant.
The third week of the August Adjustment Sale shows growing interest though attendees are few. A woman praised the Silk Sale, claiming the silks surpassed the advertised value, while merchants note big type often masks prices and many will return for real bargains.
Wool novelties silk and wool eoliennes offered at 68 cents per yard with colorings and weaves for jumper dresses gowns and dressy wear. Cream novelty weaves for capes and evening wear are displayed this week. Aisle tables feature these fabrics and $1.00 fancy taffeta silks at 58 cents per yard plus many waist and dress lengths.
Advertises discounts on white Nottingham and lace curtains, Swisses, ruffled curtains, Jap matting rugs, bath mats, Smyrna and velvet rugs, French Wilton and Crex fibre rugs. Includes sale prices on portieres, window shades, carpet sweepers, and feather bed pillows. Limited to a few items per category with savings for early buyers.
A local retailer lists specials on 9x12 rugs with Brussels patterns at 14.50 and Velvet or Axminster at 21.00, with prices previously 17.50 and 27.50 respectively. Limited quantities likely, shop early.
The first of the season’s new offerings invites inspection of fall millinery and tailored suits. Shop showcases highlight updated silhouettes and color palettes for upcoming wear.
A China sale features the finest imported ware from France Germany and Austria plus select American porcelain. Prices include 100 dozen white fruit saucers 2 cents each 10 cent ramakins 5 cents plates 5 cents decorated plates 5 cents and more. 100 piece dinner sets priced at 5 dollars and 10 dollars for Austrian china.
Full 16-button length gloves of pure spun silk offered in black white and several colors in a notable bargain.
Regular 25 cent lines of fine ribbed black stockings with some white feet and black lace lisle as well as white lace lisle. Broken lines offer bargain pickings for shoppers seeking value.
Negligee shirts available in all sizes from 14 to 17 with attach and detached cuffs. Light on dark madras and printed fabrics offer a good variety of styles and colors.
Notice that the physician will devote most of his practice to diseases of children and infant feeding with office hours set from 7 to 9 a.m. 12 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at 306 N Cedar Street Mahoningtown.
More than 40 Ohio Valley residents press claims to a 1821 estate of Joseph Ball alleging title to 5200 acres near Meadville and other lands in Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia and Maryland. Heirs include Morena and Stetson families and Dr Samuel Richards with claims tied to land grants ships seized by Britain and money supposedly in the US treasury.
An advertisement extols Heiskell's Medicinal Toilet Soap as purifying and soothing for pores, preventing blemishes and leaving a velvety skin. It notes paired use with Heiskell's Ointment, claims cures for long standing skin diseases, and lists prices and the Philadelphia supplier Johnston Hottoway & Co. 531 Commerce Street, Philadelphia.
New Castle members of the House of Savoia society, numbering over 100, celebrated the feast of St. Rocco at Brier Hill Tuesday. The Brier Hill society invited the local lodge to attend, and a featured ball game saw the New Castle Italian Athletics defeat the Brier Hill team 13 to 3.
The Butler Times reports New Castle union men will bring at least one band to the Labor Day parade and possibly two. Tarentum and Parker are also expected to send large delegations with bands, promising ample musical inspiration.
Mrs. W. Davy of Crawford avenue fired two shots after awakening to two shadowy men near her hen house about 10 30 Monday night. Neighbors searched the area but the chicken thieves could not be found. this marks the third attempted theft at the Davy home recently.
Mark Rogers, back from Boston, spoke to the Park Avenue fire department Leisure club. He mockingly notes crooked streets, says cow paths formed Boston’s layout, and warns of night gangs. He questions the city’s culture label and prefers New Castle despite Boston’s baked beans claim.
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