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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
9
A local store advertises Christmas specials on gloves including ladies 12 button chamois and kid gloves with various colors and styles, men’s and children’s gloves, and cape gauntlets. Umbrellas in multiple styles and prices, plus discounted silks, hosiery, handkerchiefs, linens, damask towels, and Xmas linens. Includes sale prices and emphasis on superior umbrella values and broad assortment.
The comptroller’s 1908 national bank report shows 6,853 banks with paid in capital 921.5 million dollars, circulating notes 615.7 million, and deposits 3.548 billion. Total resources reached 9.027 billion, with stockholders’ liability 921.5 million and surplus 66.6 million. World banking power totals 45.75 billion, U.S. share 5.15 billion in 1899 rising sharply since then.
Sharon Ohio December 18 Mrs Geldis McBride of Brookfield petitions for legal separation from Lewis McBride after a marriage since 1894 alleging cruelty non observance of vows and habitual drunkenness She alleges he caused injuries including blackened eyes and a broken nose The trial will be in Trumbull county The couple formerly lived on North Liberty street Seventh ward He was a brakeman for the Pennsylvania railroad Both are well known in New Castle.
A posse searches the country near Portland to capture robbers who halted the Chicago Portland special on the Oregon Construction railroad. It is unclear how much money was taken. The robbers flagged the train six miles from Portland, forced trainmen at gunpoint to remove the express car, and blew open the safe.
Frances Theresa Spinn charges her husband J W Spinn with trying to force an improper engagement with his best friend to extort money for his seminary studies. The couple, married after meeting in 1904, include suspicions raised by detectives about alleged Philadelphia trips. C Herman Wallin named as co respondent in the suit.
The article urges giving practical gifts over cheap trinkets. It advises matching presents to needs, like school supplies for a sister or slippers for a mother, and notes fathers often favor useful items. It also mentions decor crew adding Christmas trees to Youngstown streets and a social visit in Grove City.
Hillsville woman Sn ele i. McVey was granted a divorce from Robert W. McVey after a trial before Judge Robeson on Wednesday afternoon. Married September 7, 1877, in Hillsville, Pa, she accused him of habitual drunkenness for years and of neglecting to provide for their children despite his large earnings. She was awarded custody of their minor children.
Truant officer Dowler reports that truancy has troubled schools for several years, with efforts by the board to prevent dates slipping and reduce absences. The piece notes a high rate of unexplained absences and calls for stricter enforcement and parental cooperation.
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