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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
12
An 19th century Worcester convention saw Gen Butler secure the gubernatorial nomination amid heated exchanges. Broeman Clark spoke against Butler, outlining a new political doctrine dubbed the divine right to vote. The passage recalls heated rhetoric and era political theatrics.
A quirky column notes bullfrog skin fashion ranging from hats to umbrellas and even pocketbooks. It also covers Mousuimer Bey, a Turkish millionaire visiting Boston, planning to invest and buy Boston’s advanced shoe and cotton machinery. Separately, a Brooklyn window cage shows a baby rattler and a mother snake witnessing the meal hunt with the snake family nearby.
A court heard a case of John Patterson versus William Patterson over a rent dispute and repairs alleged. The judge ruled it a family quarrel, dismissing the surety of the peace charge and ordering each side to pay half the costs. Prosecutor DA J. V. Cunainghara and defendant’s counsel 3. P. Emery appeared.
Jensen's new bowling alleys on South Mercer street host a nine game match this evening between Elms and Eagles. Eagles will draw from Hill Rhorer Brown Jacobs Trushel. Miks will pick Dan Miller Banesty Miller William Miller Pearce MacGoun Straight Meher Lusk Weil Maxwell. Both groups show strong interest in the event.
Liverpool police pursue a stranger who commandeered a streetcar late Wednesday night. The thief collected fares from passengers before abandoning the vehicle four miles from the start. The conductor was intoxicated, the motorman unaware, and the thief escaped with about eighty dollars.
At a Ve ange county school directors meeting in Franklin denunciations about the vaccination law were raised. County Superintendent Armetrong said the law has caused confusion and hindered the recruitment of capable teachers and directors due to misunderstandings surrounding the law.
Special bargains at Haley's new drug store covering North Street. Hair brush and box of talcum sell for 25 cents each. They must go today and Saturday. Don’t miss them.
Horton and Whitten Enwa Company announces improved down light options fast replacing the old upright types. Call for prices on one closing off sale reading lamps and holiday lighting fixtures.
The proposal to add five officers has attracted at least 24 applicants, with city officials expecting more before new hires are appointed. The mayor has received all applications and will keep names private as an ordinance to formalize the increase is drafted by the city solicitor for the next regular council meeting.
Beaton Herald reports engineering expert C J B Woodbury recounted an incident where Sitting Bull, held by U S troops, spoke via telephone with another imprisoned Indian about the white man’s language and the red man’s tongue. The tale, though likely apocryphal, suggests telephonic dialogue could influence Indian Wars.
A Danbury writer named James Montgomery Batley recounts a sharp wit about flat-bottomed eels in a property inquiry near Nevetown. The piece shifts to a tale from White's coffee house in London where gamblers bet on a man’s death after he collapsed at the door, reflecting 18th century manners.
Sees Fare Indian Rites describes J. Pierpont Morgan funded photographer Award A. Curtis being inducted into the Order of the Snake by Hopi Indians in Washington state. The ceremony included underground fasting and snake handling while Curtis professed health virtues of the SnakePeople diet.
Coak's Cook's offers winter suits and overcoats at 15916 18 or 22 dollars each. Each item chosen from top manufacturing houses for workmanship and style, with a pledge of superior fabric and cut. The store highlights its reputation and pride in these prices as core to its growing business.
Distinctiveness of Style is the key attribute of our men’s suits from $15. They exude class at first sight and won’t resemble $8 or $10 garments. Prices are surprisingly low for the quality, with fabrics and patterns reflecting top mills. Each suit is true in material and workmanship with honest, straightforward construction.
No man can match the gracefulness of shape in our littler overcoats. Prices range from $15 to $35 based on fabric fineness, with options in lengths and backs from full to semi fitting. Choose from many standard sizes and shades, black dominating, and rest assured you will not regret your choice.
A local store announces a ten day sale to clear clothing fixtures. Suits and overcoats drop from 20 to 18 dollars and 18 to 16 dollars, with $16 garments at 14.50 and $15 garments at 13.00. Boys’ overcoats for ages 8 to 16 are listed at 2.75.
A local store proclaims its goods are thoroughly reliable and first rate. The sales pitch promises genuine quality and insists no inferior items are offered.
An old market listing shows prices for butter eggs vegetables and various produce with per dozen or per bushel rates, followed by a charter notice in Lawrence County Pennsylvania. Pietro Canmusy and associates seek incorporation under state law for the Long Island Independent Lift, detailing the intended aims and legal rights requested.
Letters of administration have been granted by the register for Andrew Piabis late of New Castle Pennsylvania deceased. John P. Lockhart administrator requests all indebted parties to pay and all claimants to present their claims without delay. Reference to Pittsburg Street and dates nov 8 15 22 29 deo 12.
Auditor Harm of New Castle Pa announces the final general account of Edward Sergeant as executor of John Ball estate. The meeting for distribution of funds among rightful parties is set for December 7 at 11 o'clock at 1181 East Washington Street New Castle Lawrence County Pa. Interested parties may attend.
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