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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
22
New Castle Pa. evening paper notes contact and subscription details for The News Company. Notices request correspondence from county residents and direct all payments to the newspaper office in New Castle.
Abe Ruef was found guilty by a jury after a lengthy trial on charges of bribery and political corruption. He faces additional trials on multiple indictments with potential sentences totaling far beyond years. Heney's continued prosecution and public outrage linger as reformers pursue the corrupt machine in San Francisco.
Congressman Ernest F. Acheson introduces a bill to canalize the Ohio River from Pittsburg to Cairo creating a 9 foot water stage from the Monongahela Allegheny junction to the Ohio Mississippi junction. Estimated cost about 68.75 million dollars with four locks per engineers’ report.
The article argues river improvements to make the Ohio navigable year round would bring vast benefits. It cites long term low interest bonds to fund the work and notes political battles over the Acheson bill with support from the president’s allies. It predicts canalization would connect New Castle and broader iron and steel regions from Pittsburgh to the lake.
A Kansas City Journal editorial laments a Chicago girl of eighteen who died by her own hand claiming she was treated cruelly. It argues that child distress stems from unmet love and attention, warning elders to nurture tender hearts and prevent lifelong bitterness.
A verse narrative follows a man migrating from Maryville to Perryville Berryville and Garyville as each town votes dry. He repeatedly loses his home and freedom to drink, moving on after each dry victory, ending as a wanderer with a Gypsy rumor. The piece ends with a fable about a free lunch being a true friend.
The Women’s Club league of Youngstown wins approval for a plan to shield vegetables on display outside stores. Grocers will place glass covers over all vegetables exhibited outdoors.
Thousands seek photographic gifts this Christmas with 25 photos for 25 cents or 100 for one dollar at Patterson Stationery, 65 Washington Street. A single 3 minute sitting frames Velox prints to resemble you, available daily until December 21.
A column blends Christmas whimsy with civic chat. It praises Mayor Lusk for refusing to surrender office powers in political fights and urges readers to back conservatism and common sense while examining gambling and policing issues affecting New Castle.
Revivals at the Ray Street Primitive Methodist Church led by Rev Waters draw large crowds each night with the topic The Race for Life. Bible study met Thursday with Mr Jefferson Smith and R A McKinney as leader. Next week’s meetings planned with Mr and Mrs Reed Winner of 105 North Ray Street.
The Rev J G Campbell of Allegheny will occupy the pulpit at the First United Presbyterian Church for both morning and evening services on Sunday.
Free offers entice buyers of one pound Grand Union Baking Powder from Grand Union Co at 6 West Washington Street. Bell phone 858.
Dated advertisement touts home boiled tongue as a familiar favorite from Marterron’s meat market. The brief line promotes a product likely offered for purchase, reflecting period culinary preferences and local vendor postings.
New York NA December 11 The United States Steel Corporation denied the rumor that it would buy the Standard and Pressed Steel Car companies plants. Chairman Elbert H Gray said the story is a canard without the slightest foundation.
A playful ode notes Roosevelt finishing his White House tenure and preparing to return to work. It contrasts his relaxing years with the coming obligation, predicting a strong, decisive return to public duties and leadership.
A brief note lists events and gatherings for churches schools and entertainment at Sugar Bowl, outlining time slots and organizers for community activities.
Trimmed hats priced at 3.00 or 4.00 stand with over a score on sale. Regular 6.00 to 8.00 hats are reduced as part of Christmas assortments crowding the millinery display. Also offered are knit toques, fascinators, shawls and women’s knit hoods at modest prices.
An assortment for holiday buyers features Monach and Cluett shirts just arriving from the spring line. The collection includes suspenders hosiery neckwear boxed as gifts plus new patterns. Prices range from 25 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents with half hose and silk options also available.
A basement sale features Teddy Dolls at 25c dressed in faux Esquimaux furs with silk imitation fur. Dolls of many sizes, nationalities, and prices from 10c to 10 dollars, highlighted by 25c 35c 50c and 75c values. Gift tables, blocks, Red Tissue paper bells, and a Ludoscope toy are listed.
A display showcases practical and beautiful gifts at modest prices. Cut Glass Nappies range from $1.00 to $1.75, Cups and Saucers from 10c to $1.50, plus Nut Bowls Mayonnaise sets and China Comports. Hair Receivers, Trinket sets, Chop Plates, and Dinner Plates offered in new decorations from 25c to $1.50.
Dainty neckwear assortments for Christmas presented tomorrow. New wide Ritchings in multiple colors at 25c yard and 10c lengths. Stock collars in Madras, silk trimmed collars, boxed Gibson lace collars, mesh veilings at several prices, Jasper Veiling 50c yard, Russian Net Veiling 65c. Hand bags in alligator and other leathers range from $1 to $10.
Mrs Howard Allen visits relatives in New Castle. Miss Vesta Keight visits Ellwood City. Mrs Mary and Lillie Davis spend Thursday in Pittsburg. Ethel and Bertha Pitts stay in New Castle Wednesday. John Lamb of Princeton and William Miller of Beaver Falls transact business nearby. Robert Wilson and others visit town this week. Shoppers include Mrs John Miller and others. Grace Pitts goes to Crafton to live with aunt Mrs Frank Inks. Linnie Stewart leaves Crafton for Philadelphia to train as a nurse. Clara Hartsuff and Lucy Rhodes return from Grove City after schooling.
Marvin Kent, founder of Kent and first president of the Erie railway, died at his home in Kent Ohio aged 92. He planned the Atlantic & Western line later becoming the Erie in 1860 and drove the last stake in 1864. He served as state senator from 1875 to 1879 and led the Kent National Bank along with extensive industrial ties.
The notice advertises ham offerings at Sandeveen's with a claim of supreme taste mentioning Hagen han as a delicious option.
Prominent artists and aviators submit designs for a $3000 Wright brothers gold medal to be awarded by the Aero Club of America. A committee will choose the winner. The Wrights are expected to visit New York early next year.
City water rules prohibit any person using city water for brick stone plastering or cement work without a permit showing exact purpose. Violations will result in water service being discontinued and not restored until costs are paid. City of NW Castle Water Co.
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