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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
2
A stylish woman and her husband executed a bunco scheme at a Butler dry goods store. The pair bought goods to the value of 50 dollars then paid in cash, and the next day the woman cashed a check for the same amount before fleeing. The merchant later learned the check was returned with no funds.
The city clerk told the property committee he needs his cold office warmed. A leaking gas stove fills the room with fumes during pressure, and repairs were ordered.
Coat style sweaters dominate this season with modern cuts and polished finishes. Designers emphasize sleek silhouettes and refined textures to elevate everyday wear.
In New Castle railroad circles it is reported that E B A Peck, superintendent of the Pittsburg division of the Baltimore and Ohio, may succeed B W Duer as superintendent of the Chicago division, with Duer becoming general manager. Peck is recovering from illness, and shakeups among B and O officials are predicted if Dyer is promoted.
William J. Bryan bought 160 acres seven miles from Hidalgo and 40 acres to be cleared for orange, fig, and pecan trees. He also acquired 20 acres near Corpus Christi for a possible summer home. James B. Wells presented an acre lot at Point Isabel for a winter home. Rumors say Bryan may move to Texas if he fails to win the Nebraska Senate seat in 1911.
Conditions at the Elliott-Blair Steel plant in the Fifth ward show gradual improvement with no large orders but a better overall outlook. Rev J Davis of Nanticoke Pa declines a call to Youngstown while Rev S J Davis of Nanticoke declines Elm Street Welsh Congregational Church.
Rev J D Herron D D rector of Portsmouth Ohio preached Sunday at the new St Andrew's chapel on East Long Avenue. Three services were held with holy communion at 8 and 11 am and evening prayer at 7 30 pm. Master Earl Percival sang two solos at morning and evening services including Come Unto Him from the Messiah and These are They from the Holy City.
Frank Julian of Shenango township was badly shot through the arm by an accidental shotgun discharge on Thanksgiving day. Physicians now hope to save the arm after initial fears that amputation would be necessary.
George McKeever is ill with rheumatism. Will Harvard visited from Lyndal street in Youngstown. Clyde Wishart was a weekend visitor from Sheep Hill to Ellwood City. John Shaffer is able to be out after a serious illness. Joe Phillips transacted business in Pittsburg Saturday. Joe Hills is visiting relatives in Hillsville for a few days. Dave Lewis completed a short trip to Youngstown. Fred James confined at home due to illness. George McBane changed residence to Grimes street. Fred Michaels and John McBride listed as sick. Fred Harper called in southern city area. Bert Lewis spent weekend in Pittsburg. Miss Mary Barnes slightly improved after a serious illness. John Heyman visited relatives in the Fifth ward. Carl Grimes was a business visitor in the southern city. Frank Heyman is ill with possible typhoid fever. George Murray, injured at the steel mill days ago, remains listed as injured.
John Mercer of East Long avenue returns to work after a week of illness but remains in serious condition. Harry Parks of Hamilton street visited Ashtabula relatives after a Sunday trip. George Ralston of Hamilton street recovers from a short illness. George Thompson of East Long avenue, a machinist at Standard Steel Car, visited Butler over Sunday.
In New Bedford a surprise farewell for Frank Moeschberger of the creamery was held at his home Friday night before his three month return to Switzerland. A large crowd attended, and he received a handsome suitcase as a gift before refreshments.
About 16 couples attended a town hall party Friday evening in Portersville. Music and dancing were the main features with supper served by Miss Nettie Heberling. Music was provided by Herbert Newton of Ellwood City and William Heberling of Portersville.
The Pittsburg Horseshoe company buys the Downieville Pump plant near Mars for 18000 dollars to convert the site into a factory.
Tom Reese of South Mill Street is a senior at Denison College in Granville. The brief notes his academic standing and hometown as part of a local educational update.
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