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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
5
A catalog of women’s suits and coats boasting values from $12.50 to $22.50 features semi fitted jackets, single and double breasted styles, gored skirts, and trimmings like soutache braid. Colors include navy, gar net, brown, myrtle, black, and taupe with satin revers and patch pockets. Some pieces marked down from $18.50 to $12.50 and $14.75 to clear space.
In a December sale notice, the retailer promotes extensive rebated pricing on Persian rugs across ranges from under ten dollars to over one thousand, including credits for prior reductions. Customers may select any rug from over twelve hundred pieces and deduct rebates from the marked price, with limitations on piece preservation.
The December term of the quar ter sessions court opened with Judge Porter on the bench. Constables’ returns were filed and the grand jurors were charged before jurors retired to address thirty five cases on the docket. The juror list includes Boak David F. William E. Brown Stephen Boyle Alvin P. Beight Charles Hi Durrant Loh Douglas P J Doyle James R Elder Alvin M Elder W J Graham George Grim William Joseph William Kirkpatrick Philip L Kiffer John 8 Morrow Charles Reed Matthew K Richards Thomas Jr Shearer James R Simons L B Saulsberry Samuel Sheaff Johnston W Wareham James Q. Wilmington and other residents.
Jim Barry the pugilist left a grip at Santa Fe station containing boxing paraphernalia and $1,500. He later discovered only a Bible and tracts when opening the grip at the hotel. C A Greenleaf found boxing gloves and the cash in his own bag and notified the conductor, sparing Barry relief.
Edward Woods and Thomas Dickenson, lumbermen from Oil City Pennsylvania, took a rabbit hunt day off and discovered an iron kettle in the woods containing 3600 dollars in gold and 22 dollars in silver.
The Ellwood council considers a dog license tax criticized by some residents as costly yet praised as a tool to curb stray dogs and boost a dog fund. Proponents argue the measure protects valuable dogs and funds enforcement, while opponents warn of double taxation and cruelty toward pets.
An inspector for the State Highways department visited Beaver Falls to review requests from North Sewickley Township and Hastvale residents for a brick road instead of the previously proposed macadam paving. He rode the proposed route with Hon. John W. Carson and local supervisors to assess hauling needs from Bennett Run coal mines and nearby quarries. The inspection aims to determine public preference and report to the state highway commission with hopes the brick pavement will proceed in spring.
The school board planned to discuss Tax Collector Phillips on Thursday night but is expected to postpone because the board of trade banquet is that night. Members are eager to resolve the issue and expect a vote next week if not this week.
The Young People society of Hazel Dell Presbyterian church held a shadow social at Mrs. Dale Buyne’s home on Saturday evening. The affair drew a large crowd and was described as very pleasant. Ladies brought lunch boxes for two and the boxes were sold to the gentlemen present.
Ellwood City resident Hartman, promoter of a Pittsburg company line from Beaver Falls to Ellwood City, expresses optimism about the street railway project. Abutting property owners along Ellwood to Rock Point mostly back the plan and have signed releases. John Hogue, injured Sunday by contact with a live electric wire, lies critically ill at Shenango Valley hospital in New Castle with burns and a fractured skull.
Local housewives report growing annoyance as Knights of the Road ride freights into Ellwood and patrol homes at night seeking food. Residents fear for children and anticipate further visits on several streets. Also update on Jack Sullivan, football player injured at Thanksgiving game, showing slight improvement after serious illness in New Castle hospital.
Ellwood City basketball visits Grove City next Wednesday to meet the strong Company M squad. Grove City is regarded as one of Western Pennsylvania's best teams, and Ellwood aims for a victory to extend its near flawless season.
A group of young people plans a trip to Zelienople on Tuesday evening, December 15, to join a social organization’s event. The Zelienople crowd and Ellwood City friends often swap visits for social gatherings, and locals expect a very pleasant time on the trip.
A large group from the New Castle Elks lodge gathered at the opera house for a judge of sorrow service. Many Elks attended with their families, reflecting the lodge’s participation in the community event.
Mr and Mrs R B Brock of Spring Street suffered bereavement Sunday with the death of their infant son.
The executive committee of the Interdenominational Mission Society for work among foreigners will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms.
Council property committee decides to refit the street commissioner's room with cupboards and the health department laboratory with sinks and shelves. Councilmen J J Fisher and John L Gorman will inspect both rooms this week to determine needed improvements. Judson Barteaux to fit up his own place after inspections, milk testing lab to be outfitted by a plumber and carpenter with different equipment.
The court will convene during the week starting February 8 with remonstrances expected and increased temperance activity. A highlighted feature will be free publication of the Vindicator listing petition signers and their bondsmen.
Scranton police warn milk dealers grocers and other merchants to beware of a fakir posing as a United States pure food inspector. He visits milkmen inspects cans and dairy and tries to collect a $2 inspection fee. If refused he threatens legal proceedings to obtain payment.
The religious committee of the Al Mira Home association will meet Tuesday at 2 30 oclock to arrange services at the home for the rest of the year.
The News advertises a circulation test offering readers a half price sale on a top selling medicine from McKee Medicine Store. Readers must cut out the coupon and present it at the store to receive the discount.
A coupon offers a 50 cent package of Dr Howards specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents. The store, Mckee's Medicine Store, promises to refund the money to any dissatisfied purchaser.
Rev Jamison who accepted the call to the United Presbyterian church has arrived from Carnegie. His family will arrive Saturday afternoon. His household goods came Friday and were hauled from Mahoningtown by members of the congregation.
The article touts Dr Howard's specific for constipation and dyspepsia as a proven cure in New Castle. Mr McKee endorses its superiority and offers half price sales plus a full refund if it fails to earn its keep.
Rain fell Sunday night helping drought sufferers though ground so dry it soaked water before rising. An old weather observer notes this as the greatest drought since 1854, with no rain enough to affect creeks since July 21, four months prior, surpassing 1833 by one month and seven days.
Notice from City of New Castle Water Company restricts water closets to tank pattern and approved makes. No person may connect to any service pipe or water main without being a licensed plumber. Unauthorized removal or work will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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