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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
5
A humorous exchange features Anty Drudge advising a salesman about market shifts toward Fels-Naptha. The soap is praised for washing with cool water, removing grease instantly, and cleaning clothes, dishes, glass, china, and fabrics without boiling or hard rubbing.
The News announces 250 to 300 newsboys will form the theater party at the Coliseum Friday night. All News carriers and sales boys will receive tickets and be bona fide employees. An interesting bill is holding the boards with large crowds expected.
Friday and Saturday social visits fill Edenburg gossip as Joseph Walter and Miss Olive Rape visit New Castle and local residents meet friends in Youngstown and Struthers. The Union Depot play draws crowds with Miss Mabel Wallace providing a vocal number. proceeds totaling 30.70 benefit the M E church repair fund. Local visitors include J H McCelland returning from Baltimore and Dr Charles Wallace hosting Anna Wallace.
The U S Supreme Court rules Chicago pure food ordinance constitutional allowing condemnation of food deemed detrimental to health. The case reached the court via appeal from the North American Cold Storage company.
Ice at Cascade park lake reached sufficient thickness yesterday allowing many people to skate. The report notes unusually good conditions and widespread participation in the sport.
Ellwood City plans a new Hebrew synagogue for local Jewish residents who now worship in nearby towns. I. O. B. E. No. 638 members vote to start the project with substantial contributions and a future meeting to choose a location. Also, a drunkenness arrest misidentification is corrected, naming Tug Rowan from New Castle.
Hazel Dell teachers will be entertained tonight at J W Mattocks home. Mattocks sits on the school board and cares deeply about schools. Crowded conditions force plans for a new building or an addition to the present Hazel Dell school. The four rooms house 211 pupils with Room 1 packed at 67 pupils.
Monaco will be the next attraction at the Casino as Ellwood basketball squads seek a winner. Monaco is a strong rival likely to provide a hot argument. Manager Clark still pursues the New Wilmington team to visit, hoped to be the season's greatest draw.
The limited on the eHarmony and Butler line now stops at Smiley Rose and East New Castle. This change lets residents catch a car in either direction hourly.
Dr Boyle from Pittsburg will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist church next Sunday for the first quarterly conference. He is an interesting speaker and indications point to a large crowd at the event.
George Conway was in New Castle over Sunday. D. J. Seifert of Beaver Falls was in Ellwood yesterday. Miss Helen Cox visited friends in New Castle Sunday. J. B. White of New Castle was in Ellwood City Monday. Miss Emily Brenner visited New Castle Sunday. William McDowell of Butler was an Ellwood City visitor Monday. Sol Broda of Pittsburgh was in Ellwood City yesterday. Mr Braughter of Lawrence Avenue spent Sunday in Pittsburgh with friends.
Mrs W Stump of Canton Ohio testifies Vinci cod liver oil tonic restored her pale sickly daughter’s appetite color and strength after other medicines failed. The ad claims Vinci combines cod liver oil and tonic iron with a money back guarantee and cites Paigley Pharmacy New.
Ellwood City conducts meter tests on the main electric meter with Nolan and Councilman McCarthy bringing in a Pittsburg expert. Tests aim to verify accuracy and detect leaks while residents debate borough profits from electricity sales. New Castle defeats Ellwood 100 to 94 in a pool match, and a wrestling bout between Kid Tyler and Zack Zerble is planned for December 15 at Casino rink with two events on the card.
The school board moves the Tax Collector Phil lips matter to Wednesday evening instead of Thursday due to the board of trade banquet. Some members wish to attend the banquet, prompting the Wednesday meeting.
The Methodists of Elfwood announced on Sunday that children in the Sunday school will be given an entertainment and treat. The little folks were tall delighted by the upcoming plans.
City assessors start duplicating voter lists for an upcoming spring election. It will be the first vote held under three wards, presenting a challenging task as the new district boundaries take effect.
Father Hesson performed the ceremony uniting Miss Anna Palenoster and George Fresh at the Catholic church on Spring Avenue last week.
West Pittsburg reports include W A McMahon business visit to New Castle. Mrs W M Brown ill at home. Herman Veon of Newport calls on friends. Irwin Stevenson visiting A A Stevenson. Mrs E D Jackson calling in town. John W Garland of Garland Corp in town. Mrs W K Kinnear visiting D C Briggs. Lizzie Pitzer from New Wilmington finishes visit. Joseph Shremp returns home after visit with Mrs Mary McMahon. Friday visitors at New Castle include Mrs L D Briggs George Waller C A Maxwell J C Pitts. Rev Harvey returns to Callery after revivals with Moravia pastor J Laughner.
A mass meeting at Park Theatre in Youngstown on Sunday afternoon began local option election efforts in Mahoning County. Mayor White of Barnesville spoke as a committee of ten was appointed to prepare calling details and assess conditions warranting a vote.
A local ad promotes a large assortment of tailored suits in diverse fabrics including broadcloths cheviots and serge. Featured are semi fitted jackets single and double breast options with notch collars gored skirts and satin detailing. Prices highlight deals from 12.50 to 14.75 with some items valued higher.
William Zimmerman of Youngstown stayed at Lemuel Ferguson’s home Sunday. Mrs. James Kelso was admitted to Shenango Valley hospital in New Castle for treatment. The high school begins practice for a musical event to be held Thursday night. Belle Mars, employed at Covert's Station Powder works, suffers a badly bruised thumb. Joseph Lusk of True Creek, recently in Slipperyrock, rests at his mother’s home.
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