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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
1
More than a score of counties and many townships have failed to reimburse the state for road construction costs under the May 1905 act. State Treasurer Sheatz will pursue collection, using county or township funds or other means if necessary. The issue arose as heavy road bills ran up with counties slow to repay after highway contracts.
Armed with its opinion, Mr. Sheatz and associates moved to recover funds. Authorities state that between two hundred thousand and four hundred thousand dollars are outstanding but expected to be paid shortly.
A vintage feature describes sashes as useful wardrobe adjuncts for fall and winter. Black satin is noted as practical for street units and Directorie coats. Sashes could refresh last year's frocks and shape waists, with styling tips for girdle crossover and knot positions.
Married by Rev. J Boyd at a residence at Court and Shoeberry streets on December 2, 1905 Alfred Ruby of New Belford and Cowden of near New Tedford exchanged vows. Many friends extend congratulations in a brief society notice.
Reader letter debating Father Sharp’s critique of Rev Ward and Ward’s socialism stance. The writer denounces sensationalism, defends reason, cites biblical and scientific conflicts, names Emerson Mason Hilprecht and Sargon, and urges a fact-based public discourse to unite citizens.
The Union township school teachers institute at Scotland school house featured opening address by A Hoffmaster and papers on study incentives and child study by Elizabeth Beckwith. Addresses by T A Kimes and Lee Gilmore with musical pieces by local students.
Chief Joseph Gilmore ordered the arrest of Mrs. Mary Harris of 624 Moravia Street for selling tobacco on Sunday. Arrest made this afternoon after information before May or Harry J. Lusk. Hearing set for tomorrow before the mayor.
Herbert D McGoun, a shoe merchant at Paterson Stationery Co in Patrol Washington Street, purchases a No 5 Oliver typewriter after comparing models. He touts Oliver as the best selling machine and warns buyers against alternatives.
An advertisement urges readers to embrace meals without fear, claiming digestion improves with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It promises trial packages by mail and recommends asking a druggist for guidance, noting the product costs 50 cents and lists the Marshall, Michigan address.
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