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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

15

Medina County Ohio votes dry in Rose election

Medina County swung dry by 1 163 in the Rose local option vote held Tuesday. Wet candidates carried five of twenty four precincts with total 2 101 wets to 3 264 drys. Medina town voted dry by 202, Wadsworth dry by 21, Liverpool wet by 170 in a county with seven saloons, six in Wadsworth. Big brewery retrenchments forthcoming as Jones and Rose operations cut salaries and expenses 13 percent since 1907.

Medina, CO Wadsworth Medina Township Liverpool Medina Columbus Jones and Rose Hester- Columbus Associated Breweries

Tramps Seize Watchman’s Shack at Mahoning Quarry

Two men, described as tramps, forced entry Monday night into the watchman’s shack at the Mahoning Limestone Company quarry near Lowellville. They ate lunch, took tobacco and a gold ring from Robert Osborne, threw him out, then slept in the shack.

Mahoning Limestone Company Lowellville Robert Osborne Mr. Osborne

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Durable Help in New Castle

A New Castle resident testifies that her husband’s kidney trouble began over ten years ago with back and side pains. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, his condition improved, with restored kidney function and pain relief. The testimonial notes repeated prompt relief from backache and a lasting cure, urging others to use Doan's. Sold by dealers at 50 cents, Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's.

New Castle Palmer Skidmore Grove Street Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Drunks Pay Fines By Street Cleaning In Ellwood City

Ellwood City officials, led by Acting Burgess Kirk, fined five drunks for public drinking. One discharged, one jailed briefly, two paid but opted to work off fines under street gang supervision. They labored cleaning crossings, making streets passable after rain.

Ellwood City Burgess Kirk

Local Navy Veteran Elmer A. Newton Returns Home

Elmer A. Newton, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Newton of Park Gate, has come home after four years in the navy with honorable service. He enlisted as a private and was discharged as a gunner’s mate after promotions, sailed on the Hudson, and crossed the world twice including a Taft world trip. His Civil War ancestor served the country as well. He has not decided on re-enlistment.

Elmer A. Newton Charles Newton Park Gate Navy Newton Hudson Sam Taft Mr. Newton

Funeral of Miss Eleanor J Major at Wurtemburg

The funeral for Miss Eleanor J Major of Perry township was held Monday afternoon after a five week illness with nervous trouble. The 17 year old was well known locally with a large circle of friends. Active in the Methodist church, she was the daughter of Gardner Major and wife and is survived by several brothers and sisters. The service at the M E church was conducted by Rev Renton and the remains were interred at Locust Grove cemetery.

Eleanor J. Major Perry Township M. E. Church Wurtemburg Renton Miss Major Methodist Church Gardner Major Locust Grove Cemetery

Knights and Ladies of Honor Install New Officers

At the next meeting the newly elected officers will be installed for the ensuing term. Installation occurs New Year’s night with a possible extra program. Officers include Protector Mrs. Sarah Treese Vice Protector Frank Powell Secretary Mrs. Joseph Humphrey Financial secretary R B Richardson Pianist Mrs. W O Miller Treasurer J W Humphrey Chaplain Miss McDaniel Guide Myrtle Thompson Guardian George Davis Sentinel F E Poister Trustees H S Blatt J W Humphrey and Mrs H B Blatt

Knights and Ladies of Honor Sarah Treese Frank Powell Joseph Humphrey R. B. Richardson W. O. Miller

Ellwood Insurance Man Moves Family to City

E. M. Patterson who bought J. Y. Sheehy’s insurance business in Ellwood has moved his family to this city from Mercer. Due to a housing shortage he could not find a home and will occupy rooms on Spring avenue for light housekeeping until spring.

E. M. Patterson J. Y. Sheehy Ellwood Mercer Mr. Patterson Spring Avenue

School Board Meeting Setstle With Tax Collector

At a meeting of the school board last night Tax Collector Phil lips and the board decided on the amount that Mr Phillips would settle with the board and he made provisions for doing so. But a few mistakes were found in the auditor report after it was gone over the second time and Mr Phillips took the report as being correct after the corrections were made.

Phillips

Local residents travel in county towns on Tuesday

W B Sheedon of Springboro visited Ellwood while B R Gardner was in Pittsburg and Coraopolis. J A Whitehead of Pittsburg came to Ellwood yesterday. Elisha Houk of Wayne township was in New Castle yesterday with L W Turner of Butler in Ellwood yesterday afternoon. J I Campbell of Butler called on friends here yesterday afternoon. Mrs James Gardner of Wayne township spent Tuesday in New Castle. R N Nelson the well known undertaker is in Mercer today on business. Miss Martha Nelson returned from Mercer where she visited her sister Mrs J J Porter for a couple of weeks.

W. B. Sheedon Springboro Ellwood Pittsburg Coraopolis J. A. Whitehead Elisha Houk Wayne Township New Castle L. W. Turner Butler J. I. Campbell James Gardner R.N. Nelson Mercer Martha Nelson J. J. Porter

Christmas Celebration Planned by Ellwood City Methodists

Ellwood City December 16 One of the most elaborate Christmas entertainments is planned by the First M E church to close the year. The Sunday school under superintendent J W Johnson has grown in members and spirit. The event features piano voluntary songs choir numbers infant class drills recitations solo violin pieces tableaux and a Santa Claus visit with treats for children.

Ellwood City Ellwood M. E J. W. Johnson Cnoir John H. Henderson James Matheny Johnson A. H. McKwain de Frances Sweet Monaca J. R. Taylor Tilman Sneddin Fred Fabian Bir. Swarts Santa Claus

Serble Defeats Ayers in Thrilling Casino Wrestling Bout

Zack Serble bested Kid Ayers of Pittsburg in two falls at the Casino last night amid a large crowd. The match was highly praised as one of the region’s best in years, with both wrestlers in peak condition and several preliminaries delivering rapid action. Willie Reilley won two quick matches, while Roy Ritchie defeated Hites in the postponed bout after Thornhill failed to appear. The event left spectators highly satisfied with the entertainment value and competitive spirit.

Zack Serble Kid Ayers Pittsburg Serbel Willie Reilley Police Reilley Thornhill Roy Ritchie Hites Ritchie Serble Ayers Ellwood City

Ellwood Water warns boil water amid typhoid fear

Ellwood Water Company issues a public notice urging patrons to boil all drinking water to prevent disease. A separate report from Harrisburg quotes State Health Commissioner Dixon warning that heavy rains can wash filth into streams, increasing typhoid risk if water isn’t properly filtered.

Ellwood Water Company Ellwood Harrisburg Dixon

Young people attend Zelienople dance praised by Ellwood guests

A large group from Ellwood attended a Zelienople dance last night. The event was described as one of the most pleasant in some time, with high praise for the host committee. Ellwood attendees included Misses Mary Evans Emily Brenner Dorothy Holsting Catherine Evans Laura Runyon Zelia Rutter Blodwin Evans and Messrs Thomas Boyd and George Cadwalader.

Zelienople Ellwood Mary Evans Emily Brenner Dorothy Holsting Catherine Evans Laura Runyon Zelia Rutter Blodwin Evans Thomas Boyd George Cadwalader

Ellwood resident H S Blatt attends Indianapolis lodge meeting

H S Blatt prominent Ellwood resident and finance committee chairman of the Knights and Ladies of Honor is at Indianapolis for the organization’s annual officers meeting. Supreme officers convene the regular annual session of officials.

H. S. Blatt Ellwood Knights and Ladies of Honor Indianapolis Blatt

Board of Trade Met In Regular Session Last Night

The board of trade met in regular session last night with little business transacted. The banquet planning was finalized, ending a year that attendees will remember as a pleasant highlight now part of history.

Board of Trade

Miss Iva Shaner Leaves Longtime Employer

Miss Iva Shaner, long employed by the firm, resigns her position after many years of service. The announcement notes her departure and thanks her for dedicated work and contributions to the company.

Resignation at Immich's News Store on Fifth Avenue

Immich's News Store on Fifth Avenue reports that Miss Shaner has resigned her position effective December 24. She has served Mr. Kimmich for a long time and will be greatly missed. Her future plans are undecided, and the announcement will surprise many friends in Ellwood and vicinity.

Immich Fifth Aveue Shaner Kimmich Ellwood

Christmas Treat at Slippery Rock church for youth

An entertainment and treat will be held at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church at Christmas for the Sunday school young people. Extensive preparations are underway and a large attendance is expected.

Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church

Knights and Ladies of Honor Change Friday Show

The entertainment by Knights and Ladies of Honor will move from Friday to Thursday evening to avoid conflicting with a hospital lecture course. Organizers say the change preserves the Friday lecture.

Knights and Ladies of Honor

Bowlers to Organize Eight-Team Duckpin League

Tonight a meeting at Wilkinson and Cable alleys will plan a duckpin league with eight teams of three men. A large attendance is expected as organizers seek to form a new local bowling league.

Wilkinson and Cable

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