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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
10
Rome Aug 21 Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia, given less than a year to live by physicians, selects his grandson Prince Sidje Yasou as successor. A proclamation names the prince to be crowned on September 15.
A six quart blue enamel preserving kettle is advertised free with a one pound can of Grand Union Baking Powder priced at 50 cents. The offer is from Grand Union Tea Co located at 6 West Washington Street with both phones listed.
Dan Mooney leads a march into Old Timers Day with square dancing amid a crowd of 75 to 80 year olds. Mrs. Mary A. Shaw and Mrs. Andy Sanford dazzle in old time dress as spinning wheel props and a News Bureau registration draw crowds. A park ball game between Neshannocks and Energetics, with Charley Power and Charles Bennett among veterans, caps the day as Cr Sankey shows old pioneer photographs and a choir sings Auld Lang Syne.
The DC Democratic association starts a canned oratory campaign using a $500 phonograph to publicize Bryan speeches at club rooms. It will tour Maryland Virginia and West Virginia over two months with plans for similar efforts nationwide where Bryan cannot appear in person.
An advertisement argues many illnesses in women are caused by uterine disease and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a scientific tonic to strengthen the feminine system. It claims to aid nervous exhaustion, hysteria, and related symptoms, boasting safety and other products like Pleasant Pellets for digestion.
Local store advertises deep discounts on sheets pillow cases and bed spreads. Items include 42x36 inch pillow cases 8¢ and 10c various sizes hemmed plain and soft finish pillow cases. bed spreads in honey comb and scalloped styles priced from 1 to 5 dollars. feather pillows and ticking covered pillows offered at reduced rates.
Plain hemmed bed sheets in multiple sizes priced from 39c to 89c and bleached or unbleached options. Hemstitched pillow cases and quilted mattress protectors offered. Gray cotton blankets, full 11 4 size, sold at 69c per pair with a limited run tomorrow.
William James Fisher son of Philip A. and Florence Pyle Fisher of Newell Avenue died at 8 45 Friday morning aged two years seven months and 21 days after stomach and bowels trouble. Funeral set for 2 o clock Sunday afternoon conducted by W. W. McCullough. Also reported is the death of W. W. McCullough an old Lawrence county resident who died in Washington DC at 64 he served in Co A 100th Pennsylvania volunteers and was known by Roundhead regiment members.
United Press reports Hetty Green, the world’s richest woman, relocates from New York to Bellows Falls Vermont for a simple summer. Sylvia Green leads the way with an old servant, while Mrs Green carries belongings in a worn imitation alligator bag and foregoes society for nature.
Harrison street in the DuShane plot on the East side has been opened and graded. Lots are for sale with sewer and sidewalks included. Thirty three houses in the plot were built in the last two years and all are owner occupied. Four houses on Pittsburg street are under construction and will be sold on easy terms. Details on application to Clare P. DuShane.
The firm dissolves its partnership. Edward Snare continues the business alone. All pre dissolution debts will be paid by Mr Snare. Creditors may pay Mr Snare who will provide receipts.
Lynn, Massachusetts faces racial tension as Harry Tyler, a Black man, is rescued from a mob after a late night attempt to break into a store. Police escort him to safety as crowds gather and extra precautions are ordered for his arraignment amid citywide excitement.
Miss Flora Draper reader in the First Church of Christian Science in New York is admitted to Roosevelt Hospital psychopathic ward with a belief someone is hypnotizing her. She was picked up on Central Park West after acting strangely and is undergoing examination for overreading.
Contractors and masons must obtain a permit from the Water Company before using city water for construction. The notice warns that unpermitted use will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, regardless of meter or flat rate supply.
A farmhouse blaze at H. W. Schultz’s homestead near Palouz Washington killed six children. Two Schultz children and four visiting Fix children perished in the night fire.
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