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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
8
A washroom sale from the second floor to the first offers drastic reductions on summer garments. Wash skirts wash waists mohair skirts children's coats ladies coats jackets and summer suits all at marked down prices with some items half price. Shop early tomorrow for the best picks and bargains.
J Har land Haun from Lowellville visited Tuesday. J A McWilliams of New Castle called on Wednesday. Mrs J W Veach of Youngstown visited friends. W H Raub spent time with his mother in Middletown. D W Hanna and sons from New Castle were recent town visitors. W S Raub and son Paul visit relatives in New Middletown. Miss Caroline Lease of Pittsburg visits Lawrence Wigton. Miss Martha Tinker of New Wilmington stays with Mrs C M Mitchell. Mrs Jane Needler recovers from lumbago and goes out again. Mrs Kathryne Cunningham and daughter Mary of New Castle were guests of Mr and Mrs P C Cain.
Congressman James Kennedy of Youngstown argued with a Socialist orator in a public confrontation on a city diamond last evening. The exchange ended with Kennedy conceding defeat as the local speaker carried the point on the stump.
Real estate listing for a 45 by 137 foot frontage on Leasure Avenue. Price set at 750 dollars if sold within the week. Contact Quincy A. McBride at 61 1/2 Washington Street for details and arrangement.
Wampum schools open Monday August 31. Mrs Madie Stapf visits Mrs John McCandless of New Castle. Mrs D C Orris, Miss Lenora and Demeres spend Thursday in Pittsburg. Mrs Anderson and Miss Cunningham visit relatives in Pittsburg. Mrs Frank Rodgers and children of Mahoningtown visit Mrs Rogers, mother, Mrs Rachel Minner. Mrs Charles Mangan and Miss Bertha Scott of Beaver Falls visit Miss R M Orris Wednesday. Board of health active. several dogs shot this week. Dogs muzzling urged, though some roam unfenced.
At a congregational meeting of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Rev G W Tinsley the pastor failed to oust the trustees and transfer property valued at 100000 to the general conference. The congregation re elected the trustees who have been holding over. Tinsley had faced the Cleveland conference over alleged indoctrinal teachings and was acquitted after a fight.
W J McAnns reports a new oil well on the Charles Leslie farm near Newport producing eight to ten barrels daily. Oilmen from New Castle Pittsburg Butler and others flock to secure leases as farmers set cash prices or hold out for larger bonuses. The Leslie well at 375 feet may tap a pool similar to Edenburg, signaling ongoing oil activity in the area.
New Castle officials headed by City Solicitor James A. Gardner attended the Altoona convention of the league of third class cities. Gardner urged lectures at league meetings and spoke on Acts of Assembly needing revisions. Joining him were Judson E. Barteaux street commissioner and councilmen J. C. McCready and P. K. Fike, whose quartet drew attention.
Local butchers anticipate a large price drop around October 1. An independent firm, Chicago Stock Yards & Transit Company, rivals Union Stock Yards & Transit with $2.5 million capital, planning packing houses and related structures. Competition should benefit butchers and consumers.
The ballot next fall will be a versatile blanket sheet eight party tickets with long lists of presidential electors and other state and county offices.
Chicago readers denounce Joseph Medill Patterson over his book The Little Brother of the Rich with harsh definitions of wife husband home friends and social position. The playlike tragedy of Paul Potter and his doomed affair with Sylvia is recounted, ending in disillusionment as Potter laments a life settled too late.
Uniforms for the Young Men’s Republican club were adopted at a meeting in Alderman Ranney’s office. Outfit includes high silk hats, black cravenette capes with gold lining, white spats and canes costing 5.75 a set. First order for 100. hats may be reused from older members. A. Reid English elected captain with authority to name lieutenants. A committee was named to secure rail rates. Next meeting set for Monday.
A new invisible bifocal called Kryptok has just been patented and is promoted as the only invisible bifocal known. Dr. Likens, optical specialist, invites calls to view a sample at his office located at 33 N. Mercer Street with hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
J C McNabb and his wife returned from a journey through England Ireland France Switzerland and other countries noting business conditions no better abroad than at home and tourists from many nations. He found Europe’s travel costs similar to the United States with rail fares and hotel stays around two to three dollars daily. He gathered many souvenirs but would not relocate from America.
Officials of the Youngstown Retail Grocers' association say vacation periods greatly affect grocery revenue as many families leave town, reducing customer purchases and total sales.
Joseph Evans and his wife of Pittsburg are visiting Philip Evans, the brother of Joseph, in this city.
McClelland, age about 50, won the five mile race in 29 minutes 12 seconds on rough grounds in warm weather and claimed he could run another five miles. The outing drew large Pythian crowds from Pittsburgh and Allegheny, with prizes including a Paragon hat. The event featured multiple races for boys and adults, committee leaders, and strong support for Harmony Home for old and infirm Knights of Pythias members.
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