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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
4
The News Company listing shows ownership by Mrs. George E. Treadwell and partners with roles as manager and editor. Subscriptions are daily 10 cents weekly and five dollars yearly, weekly one dollar, daily by mail three dollars yearly. Notices solicit public-interest correspondence from county readers.
The article praises Spokane Washington for its aggressive publicity bureau that sends newsy, ready to print Spokane stories to major papers. It argues New Castle should imitate Spokane’s tactics, noting Williamsport Pennsylvania also uses printers ink effectively and yields substantial returns.
The Epworth Methodist Episcopal church official board voted to require women to remove large hats during services. They expect broader church followship as attendance rises and view hats as obstructive to viewing the minister. Women likely to agree to the policy.
A jumble of satirical quips and brief items covers wardrobe pretenses from a jokey Chicago News note on a dress and honesty. The Monroe county doctrine mockingly endorses Prohibition while dry zealots move with the water wagon. A New Jersey burial scare ends with a grimly comic note on a man presumed alive.
A tale from Mahoning Valley locals celebrates Youngstown hosting a blacksmith shop opening paired with a banquet. The event touts novelty and local pride in a bold, playful stunt.
A collection of odd notes and remarks from the Butler Eagle column features holiday mischief, shop rituals, and social jests. The piece lampoons prosperity figures, a Delaware woman’s death, a bulldog police lockdown, a Cleveland wife’s workhouse stay, and charity mentions toward a Louisville college, with sharp quips about grammar, education, and Roosevelt’s currency critique.
The new blast furnace at Youngstown is operating at full capacity about 500 tons daily, marking a major production milestone for the plant.
The writer rebukes Evangelist Ward and Norman Winter, arguing Socialism opposes government and religion. He cites international socialist authorities, defends Catholic stand, and condemns Protestant critics while defending Protestant allies against perceived atheistic trends. He concludes by dismissing critics as unlearned and promising to focus on more worthy work.
Obituary notices report the death of James H. Bryant, age 76, formerly of Lawrence County, at McKees Rocks. He was a longtime railroad worker with P. F. W. & C. and P. & L. B. surviving relatives and funeral set for Thursday at his McKees Rocks home. Also noted are services for infant John William Anderson and Mary J. Patterson widow of John Patterson with services and interments at Valley View and Oak Park cemeteries.
Thomas Patton McCaslin made a business trip to Chicago last week J OC McCaslin has returned home after visiting relatives in Poland Mississippi May Young of New Castle visits Mr and Mrs Clen McCaslin Frank Forbes visits his brother Reed Forbes of Forest County A Neshannock U P Church service is set for 11 am with an afternoon gathering at 2 pm led by Rev W J McClintock
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