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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as the best laxative for women. The copy emphasizes gentle, reliable internal cleansing and women's health benefits.
Accountant B E Chesney prepared a partial report for the finance committee showing the city treasury balance of about $61 000. The committee met with Mil ler Aiken Dean Davis and Hartman present and ordered a certificate of indebtness for 155 drawn in favor of Leasure avenue grader. A warrant for 686 90 to the New Castle Firemen's Relief association was approved for foreign insurance tax. Street improvement bonds series A totaling 20000 were called in for redemption. The city Solicitor was directed to draft an ordinance allocating 10000 to the improvement fund to pay certificates of indebtness, reducing the debt by 30000 before April 1.
The American Express company distributed 150000 in gold gifts to 30000 employees in the United States and Canada. Each worker received a new $5 gold coin from 1900 and a printed souvenir detailing the firm’s history since 1850. All employees who signed a receipt and had 12 months of service qualified.
Very impressive funeral services were held at 7 30 p m Friday evening over the remains of the late Mrs Sample art at the residence of her daughter Mrs 2 S Breckenridge on Pittsburg street Dr Jordan conducted the devotional exercises and made an address Rev J S Martin offered the invocation and Rev Dr S B Moore made the principal address of the occasion Cya Sankey and daughter Miss Lara rendered some fine selections Dr Jordan pronounced the benediction The remains were taken to Meadville on the 020 train for interment Saturday morning.
A small sum of money was found and is awaiting claim. The owner must prove property and pay costs at J. J. Daugherty & Co.’s drug store at No 4 Pittsburg street to take possession.
Publishers' Press Dispatch reports a recurring shadow at the east front portico of the White House. For a week a shadow of a forearm and bent finger has appeared each sunny day around 11 pm, drawing visitors' attention to the executive mansion.
The Times quotes letters from Japanese merchants and others praising American troops as the best among foreign forces in China. Germans are next, followed by the English described as netty pilferers, the French as ravishers, and the Russians as the worst, labeled as wanton murderers.
The forecast calls for a fair night with warmer temperatures in the south. Sunday will be cloudy with a chance of rain or snow in the northern portion.
An advertisement touts Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil as nerve nourishment for neuralgia and fatigue. It claims the product provides fat to cushion nerves and aid recovery, offering a free sample from Scott & Bowne at 409 Fears Street, New York.
Sporting editor notes Marquis accepts Clearwater's challenge for a six night pool match at 450 to 600 or 75 to 100, or three nights at 188 1-8 to 200, as agreed. Marquis rejects the 500 to 600 odds and offers to meet at Marquis' Billiard parlors in New Castle to finalize terms before January 1.
English trick rider Miss Day, famed in bicycle circles, allegedly holds a standing balance record for two hours and performs complex feats. She lifts and rides three bicycles in sequence, from ground level to lead and balance, avoiding pedals entanglement as she circles with precision.
The launching at Fore River Yard, Weymouth Landing, Mass., was delayed until Monday due to an unplanned misalignment. Mrs. Lucy McDonough Reede of Philadelphia, a descendant of Commodore McDonough, attended to christen the boat with Admiral Sampson and other naval dignitaries present.
A Chicago Times-Herald quote chronicles a man who has been “touched” and given money as a burdened relief. The speaker rejoices that the persistent tales of a child’s sayings and the man’s attention are over, hoping the new rift will end the annoyance for good.
In San Antonio Jack Prince and one carpenter organized a motor tandem race against 20 horses at the baseball park. They paid $75 for the track and $25 for advertising, sold $350 in receipts, and net about $150 after payouts as the crowd watched the unusual event. The stunt highlighted self reliance in hard times.
Excerpted dialogue from a London Pick-Me-Up piece features a couple planning life together on a desert island. The bride expresses a single wish beyond companionship, asking her fiancé to secure a season opera box after their marriage.
The exchange features Cholly Chumpleigh and Miss Coldeal in a humorous scene from Harlem Life. Cholly jokes about his mustache, while Miss Coldeal remarks it looks bargain counter cheap. Cholly admits he uses grease paint to touch it up.
A playful historic fragment humorously frames Hannibal urging advance beyond the Alps to Italy. A Carthaginian officer mocks the idea of quick conquests while the joke notes Rome was not built in a day.
A dialogue quoted from the Chicago Post shows a queen claiming she would write laws for a nation, while a male responder counters there is no millinery reference in the codes, sparking a debate on authority and gender roles.
Owen Sullivan suffered a broken ankle while working at the stock mill Friday evening. The injury occurred during routine duties and is being treated at the scene. Further details on prognosis and approvals are not yet available.
New York dispatch reports a conference among Jas J Hill of Great Northern, Standard Oil, Morgan and Vanderbilt interests signaling a major British American transcontinental railway. The plan envisions coordination with Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Canadian Pacific, Chicago St Paul Milwaukee, and Erie to create a western to eastern outlet with Lake Shore and New York Central parallels. Stock activity and Hill’s directorship uptake are viewed as in support of the consolidation.
Found destitute in Sheep Hill, Thomas Stevenson and his wife with seven children faced two days without bread or water. Benevolent ladies learned of their plight, purchased groceries, and arranged further aid as merchants offered discounts to help.
Dry goods dealers were visited and donated remnants to clothe the children. Stevenson is able to work but claims he can find nothing to do.
Charles Straw accuses Pasquale Nero of assault and battery before Alderman Potter. Mary Riccardo levies embezzlement charges against Tony Parnello in his capacity as agent.
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