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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
5
Police arrested Jim Lee a Chinese chopsuey seller for selling liquor without a license. Officers say he sold beer whiskey and opium with meals and soups to customers. Lee was jailed and to appear before Alderman Charles B Mayne for a hearing today.
Pittsburg and Rivers county suit seeks injunction to halt enforcement of the 2 cent fare law and to declare the act unconstitutional. The filing notes leases and mortgages between the Pittsburg and Lake Erie system and the Pittsburg McKeesport Youghiogheny line, plus rental obligations and inter state fare revenue.
J B F Rhinehart former cashier of Farmers Drovers National Bank Waynesburg is on trial for charges tied to the banks wrecking Judge Richard Holt sits on the case not Greene county's J A Ingram Jury selection proves difficult with many jurors knowing the case and pledging fair trial effort likely to exhaust the panel.
The first gymnasium term will continue through January as new members begin work the week of January 4 after the Christmas vacation. The last class before vacation is December 19 followed by a Christmas celebration on December 21. The committee will meet soon to decide on renting a gymnasium hall and moving the facility.
The Allegheny and Northwestern Railroad company was chartered Tuesday to run between Mars and Evans City with a capital stock of 70 000. Incorporators are John G. McPherson David Dillinger William E. Keller C B Jarvis and J L Killip. It is not announced whether the line will be electric or steam.
Frederick Black was seriously injured when his vehicle struck a water plug while coasting near his home in Struthers. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
In New Wilmington Invitations went out for a Society Prom on December 23 as local students faced college rules. President Russell declared out of town students remain under college jurisdiction and any violation could sever ties with the college. With a revived vow by local girls to quit dancing, and organizers vowing to push ahead, the event promises controversy and possible cross town attendance.
Monroe County voted dry by a 1172 margin with 2867 dry votes and 1095 wet votes. Twenty-three of twenty-eight precincts went dry, while Woodsfield narrowly stayed wet by forty nine. Ten saloons will close including nine in Woodsfield and one at Miltonsbure.
A new Chocolate Shop opens at the corner of Mill and Washington streets Friday evening December 11 from 7 30 to 6 30 with flowers given away and music from a full orchestra. Nothing sold.
A testimonial ad promotes Dr Miles Nervine and Dr Miles Heart Cure claiming restored nervous energy improved heart action digestion and general health. The user recounts relief after taking the products and endorses the guaranteed money back offer from Miles Medical Co.
The Dresden orchestra under Willy Olsen and Victor I. Clark will tour by American train April 12 to May 9 1909 with two oratorio nights Elijah and Messiah and a matinee symphony concert in New Castle. Soloists come from the orchestra. Mme Marconda is highlighted. Tickets priced for season or single admissions with interchangeable passes. A rehearsal decision approved May 11 and 12 appearances.
A roof blaze at 79 Gardner avenue in Mike Rusnak’s home was fought by Fifth ward firemen at 6:20 last night with little activity once on scene. The hose cart nearly tipped as it approached due to a badly worn roadway.
Norfolk New Brunswick offers Dr Jaeger's Cooper's Spring Needle neckwear suspenders scarves pins cuff buttons and gift sets for men with prices from 10c to 50c plus a basement Toys and Dolls section featuring dolls teddy bears jointed and undressed figures and a variety of children's toys along with china cut glass and novelties for gift shopping in a single sales display.
Senator Knox will chair the joint congressional committee for Taft’s inauguration and oversee capitol ceremonies. The panel consists of three senators and three representatives with Vice President elect Fairbank assisting. Enos, as inaugural chairman, will escort Taft to the platform for the oath and address. Green tulle decorates the bowed necklines in the background.
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