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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
4
The ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and chronic disease. It claims women grow youthful again with restored energy, vision, and health, citing a testimonial from Mrs. C Nelson of Chemawa Oregon. It advertises the Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail.
Sliphas Wilson aged 80 died Thursday night at his son B B Wilsons residence 221 Superior street following age related infirmities He was born in Wilmington township lived there most of his life two years with his son in the city He is survived by daughters Mrs Minnie M Cross and Mrs Bessie McConnell and son Howard B Wilson Funeral is set for Saturday at 10 30 with burial at Neshannock cemetery
A Kentucky witness testifies to severe nightly coughing and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with instant relief. He claims long term use for his family and endorses it as a cure for coughs colds and lung trouble, noting prices 50c and 1 and guarantee with free trials at druggists.
John Blaine of South Front street received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death of Mrs. Susan McCandless of Grove City a sister. Mr and Mrs Blaine will attend the funeral.
A druggist George W. Clutton advertises a product for children who soils bedding due to nighttime incontinence. The item is pitched as helpful for both old and young. The note promises relief at once and mentions a price of $1.
W H Salls Attorney at Law Clendenin's Block New Castle Pennsylvania advertises practice in all the county and state spurth collections personal loans and real estate secured loans in amounts over five dollars
Samuel Main faced a crowded Mahoningtown courtroom for an October 29 shooting at Dr. H. E. McMillin. Evidence showed threats, a fight with the doctor, and three gunshots on the creek road. Jurors found Main guilty with mercy recommended. sentence suspended until March term. bond set at 300.
An advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat lung troubles. The proprietor offers a free sample to convince buyers, with prices 25 and 50 cents.
US Census on catarrh notes widespread impact. Amos J. Cummings and Belva A. Lockwood report Peruna relieved catarrh and illness, while Major General Joseph Wheeler and others praise it as a systemic cure. The Peruna Medicine Co. of Columbus, Ohio invites readers to request a free book.
William Jackson convicted on three charges at the current term, including larceny by bailee and embezzlement connected to Kate Hoefelder. Evidence shows a long criminal past, with admitted killing in Mercer county claimed as self defense, and scheme to defraud Hoefelder by depositing her funds into his accounts. He faces a lengthy penitentiary sentence.
A local lad, Johnny Fairweather, once badly crushed in a New Castle mill, survives and walks small steps in hospital care. A church committee visited the hospital to read and sing for patients, and the boy loves Bible songs heard in this town at the Second U. P. church.
John Antibus of Lowellville, formerly in the Second Infantry, Company I, visited an attorney in the city with his father for business matters. He is in poor condition from Cuban service and will not return home soon. Three kidney operations have provided some relief, but he remains seriously ill.
William Bessell of Shenango township was thrown when his horse bolted. He was dragged several hundred feet, suffering a broken ankle and severe bruising to the head and shoulders. Dr. C A Reed treated his injuries.
A purported remedy claims the signature on every box of Laxative Bromo Quinine Thiets guarantees a cure for a cold in one day. The claim mirrors classic late 19th to early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
John Stevenson Jr a Pittsburgh Times correspondent recounts Shar on trust era changes. He profiles F H Buhl and Stevenson a New Castle mill man who joined the Sharon steel venture after selling to trusts. Stevenson, a Scot, turned to investment to avoid idleness and believes the new mill can profit for associates even if the trust yields only a dollar.
The jury returned a verdict for Charles T. Agnew and others in the case of Linton Amberson versus the county on a $10,000 damages claim for injuries from an accident near Lowellville. The jury deliberated four hours with defense counsel 8. D. L. Jackson. Amberson has ties to New Castle and Lawrence County.
Al Pitzer of the Roesena furnace fell 52 feet from a stack scaffold Friday evening. He sustained a crushed nose, a badly bruised left shoulder, and multiple cuts and bruises but, remarkably, no bones were broken. Dr. T. J. Blackwood treated him. a fall was cushioned by an old roof he struck on the descent.
Advice that daily bowel motion prevents stomach disorders and headaches. Recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take and mild in effect. For sale by J.C. Hutton.
Letters of administration granted by the register of wills of Lawrence County Pa to Annie Robinson administratrix of Andrew Eliphas Robinson late of Mahoning township. Creditors and heirs must file claims promptly. attorney N Baer listed for the estate.
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