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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
9
An advertisement touts Smith's Green Mountain Body Builder as a premier vegetable tonic from Vermont. It markets the product as a safe, pure blood purifier and strength builder that eases fatigue, nervousness and anemia, claims lasting health gains, laxative cleansing, and immediate toning effects for men and women.
Harry H Bettenbaugh reports his nephew David Eichinger of Co H 42nd U S Volunteer Infantry at Antipolo Luzon. Dated October 2 he says he is in good health and expects to leave Antipolo in March. Rainy season hampers marching as troops rest after a four day trek. Jay Taylor of North Beaver township also in Antipolo with the 42nd U S Vol Infantry is in good health.
William Miter a North Beaver resident escaped death when his wagon driven on Madison avenue crossed the Pennsylvania tracks without warning. The approaching passenger train was seconds away before the engineer applied brakes. Miter saved himself and horses by steering the team over the track as the train sped past. The incident prompts call for a flagman or gate at the dangerous crossing to protect residents heading toward Perry Street.
Miss Bdlizgabeth Bannen of Liberty Street receives word of her father Robert Bannen death, aged 86, in Montour Junction after a long career as an Oil City settler. He died Tuesday night at his son Addison Bannen’s home. Funeral held in Oil City on Thursday. Elizabeth Hamanmon traveled to Oil City to join the funeral party.
James Barnes of moving firms fell eight feet and broke his right elbow. Dr. Samuel Perry treated the fracture. Numerous birth notices report sons and daughters to families on Smithfield, Hanna, Lathrop, and Moravia streets. Local residents visit Ellwood City, Lowellville, and Volant. others enjoy family gatherings and a typhoid illness among Abram Shaffer’s six year old. Alec Ritson’s death by suicide linked to romantic trouble. Mrs. Sanderson of Millerstown and Mrs. Carroll of Hoover Heights noted health updates. W A Young of Leadville returns after striking it rich through mining and a grocery venture.
Constable Lineas Perkins of the Sixth ward reports a bizarre flock near the asbestos works. Eggs resist frying or boiling while a hundred chicks sport asbestos like down, drawing crowds as the farmer plans to ship birds to the Smithsonian for expert opinion.
A seven year old boy, son of James Fee on Mahoning avenue near the tin mill, burned his right hand while holding a burning cannon cracker. The fuse burned down and the explosion lacerated the palm and thumb. Dr. Paris Shoaf set seven stitches to close the wound.
The funeral for Jacob Pitts, a longtime North Beaver resident, was held Tuesday at 11 am with interment in Westfield cemetery. He was a faithful member of Westfield Presbyterian Church for many years. Other notes: local residents and visitors including WW S. Shaffer, Mr and Mrs Jameson Strauss, Miss Zaima Stone, Fairney Fullerton, FF and Ralph Powell, Jotam Likens and daughter Stella, Mrs Margaret Greer, Harry and William Witherspoon, Miss Jean Weaver, Miss Nettie Thoman, Miss Kimrma Thoman, James Taylor, Mr and Mrs David E B McFate and others visiting in the ward.
An Erie telegram dated the 28th reports Dr. Freedman a healer released from jail after charges of practicing medicine without a license were dropped on the condition he leave the city. A warrant from Charles Ross of New Castle cited him. Ross had been treated for a stiff limb and felt promised benefits fell short. Freedman outran a constable to a Kiessemer train and fled the city. His wife remains unaware of his whereabouts but does not think he has deserted her.
The funeral of the late J G Lewis was held at 10 o'clock Friday from Sample & Roberts undertaking rooms. A brief service preceded interment at Oakwood cemetery. Three children Mrs G W Hubbdler Hubbard Ohio D W Lewis Knox Clarion county and G W Lewis New Castle attended and accompanied the remains to the grave.
An advert promotes a $100 anti diuretic by Dr BE Detchon touted to stop bedwetting and urinary incontinence in sleep for all ages. Sold for $1 by George W Clutton, druggist at the listed address.
Dainty pills that cleanse the liver remove obstructions and invigorate the system. Central Drug Store located on Long avenue, Fredie Hyde, Mahoningtown.
Severe flooding on the Ohio river undermined the Cleveland and Pittsburg line near Beaver station. Train No 7, the Cleveland express, slid off the track and down the embankment into the river. Forty seven passengers were aboard with six in the sleeper, but no one was seriously hurt among them. Express Messenger Casey was drowned, Engineer Al Coughenour lost a foot, and other crew suffered injuries. Rescue trains were dispatched from Alliance, Conway and Wellsville as cars lay in a peculiar, riverbound wreckage.
Local items report the death of Mrs. Johnston Rigby of Mercer after a cancer illness, with funeral details and survivors. Other briefs note Charlies Clanpie losing fingers in a saw accident, the death of Clyde Robinson at 14 months, Ellwood City moots municipal electric plant plans, Andy Maurer injured unloading pig metal, a Typhoid outbreak in Wayne Township, and a divorce petition for Thomas Laughran citing infidelity and abuse.
Mrs Hattie Turner wife of Myron Turner aged 32 died at her Jamestown Pennsylvania home after a brief illness. She leaves a husband and a three week old babe. She was a longtime M E church member and a beloved figure among friends in New Castle. The interment will be at Pulaski.
Mr R Gray of Amenia Pitchess county New York reports Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine he has used and a fine children's remedy for croup It prevents attacks if given early or after hoarseness begins A bottle should be kept on hand for instant use It is sold by J C Hutton.
A local alderman heard a dispute involving C H Ferver Peter Doup and a hay sale. Ferver allegedly sold Doup hay during talks about a chair while Robinson of Neshannock township claimed a separate hay delivery, leading to a payment dispute. A hearing is set for 2 pm Wednesday. Robinson posted bail.
A historic advertisement touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children as a cure for feverishness stomach teething disorders and worms. Claims use by a nurse at a New York Children’s Home and over 30 000 testimonials emphasize reliability. Sold by druggists 25 cents sample free Allen S Olmsted LeRoy N Y 68t24-3114
Adam Mershimer of Shenango township called The News office Saturday to reiterate his claim of being the Lawrence county champion corn husker and weed puller. He has husked 1,184 bushels this season and weeded 40 acres in summer despite having only one hand. He plans to spend winter trapping skunks and muskrats, in which he is also an expert.
Constable John Haus raided a rear slot machine layout Saturday evening in a shooting gallery on the Diamond. He arrested J. L. McMullen and G. Baughman who faced Alderman Potter and pleaded guilty. McMullen posted bail. Baughman went to jail for default of bail as several machines were hidden in cellars.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a superior plaster using dampened flannel for sore parts. It claims quick relief for lame hacks chest pains and rheumatism, with one application, and lists J. C. Hutton as the seller.
Rich warm healthy blood is promised by Hood's Sarsaparilla to guard the system against colds fevers pneumonia and other diseases that weaken the body. The favorite cathartic is Hood's Pills priced at 25 cents.
Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Kennedy of Belle avenue a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Richard Mann Mrs R BE Redmond is the guest of her mother in Grove City. Robert Kushner returned from two weeks visit with Mr and Mrs Henry Wimmel of Lowellville. Miss Bessie Durant returned from Lowellville where she was guest of Mr and Mrs J Johnson. Mrs W S Caldwell and daughter Grace of Mt Jackson visiting Mr and Mrs J F Caldwell of Pearson street. Mr and Mrs Harry Duff left for Pittsburg to reside. Duff resigned as Wirsing drug store manager and joined Siegfried pharmacy in Pittsburgh. Mrs Richard of Enon Valley died at Beaver Valley hospital after kidney surgery. remains taken to Enon for interment.
Don’t miss a great Christmas opportunity with presents for everybody. A splendid assortment of newest novelties at lowest prices offered by THE BAZAAR STORE in Wallace Block.
The following licenses were granted: Edward Dombaugh of Slipperyrock and Dora Ma Donald of Portersville. George W. Miller and Melissa Main of Wayne township. Alexander Johnston and Sarah McConnell of Indian Run Mercer county and East Shenango township. Jacob Houk and Ella Aiken Shenango township. David A. McConnell and Maud McCurdy East Brook. William J. Seaton and Cynthia Kerr Badger. Samuel Kelly and Helle Baker Shenango township. Harry White Shenango township and Mamie P. Dean Harlansburg. Edwin Bowden and Ada May Hoyland New Castle. Frederick W. Frishkorn and Nora Hunter New Wilmington. Fred McKee Jameson and Laura Edna Veach New Castle. Horace B. E. Clark and Margaret Mayne New Castle.
W R Smith of Latham Ir reports trying many remedies for piles with no relief until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He claims it cured him and he has had no trouble since. Advertises as the only champion pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world at 25 cents per box with druggist guarantee.
Mrs. Bennett, wife of Patrick Bennett, arrived Wednesday to take her husband home after he accidentally shot his knee. He was moved from the hospital to a train in Offutt's ambulance for the return trip.
Keystone Plow Co located on Main Street in New Castle offers repairs for over 600 stove kinds including the Home Comfort Steel Range. The ad highlights extensive service for common household ranges and emphasizes broad repair coverage.
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