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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
6
W H Falls attorney at law offers practice in county and state courts. Collections personally made anywhere. Loans negotiated and money to loan on real estate security at all times in amounts over ten dollars.
George Fisher has a new roof on his residence and Mrs. Samuel Stankard is improving after illness. A large dance occurred at Robert A. Fidie’s East Side home last night. James Edie won an $8 robe by fulfilling for it at William Waddington’s Store. the robe cost him 23 cents. Preaching at the VU P church begins January 4 at 7 p.m. for the next two to three weeks, Rev. Birnley officiating. All invited.
Dr George Bull an American oeuliet practicing in Paris says a light painless operation can cure astigmatism without glasses He states the method may apply to certain cases and promises brilliant results as reported from Paris December 30.
Drilling at the Walton farm in Slippery Rock township nears the Speechley vein after oil traces appeared fifteen feet deeper. The Crowl-Watson-Dean-McCracken interests drive the well, with nearby McFarland and Fort Pitt Gas company activity signaling a growing Slippery Rock oil field. Local operators expect the grit to be reached by Thursday and foresee expansion within six months as leases cover a wide radius around the McFarland well.
The Felch dental offices at No 58th Washington street were robbed early Christmas morning with over 100 dollars worth of instruments stolen. The New Castle Stamping company doubles capital to 200000 and will expand the plant. City Assessor Barney McMillen is seriously ill at home with pneumonia symptoms. J A Hanna sustained a severe head wound crossing South Mill street bridge. D G Maresh injured knee and facial cuts at New Castle Junction and hospitalised. James Patton broke his right hip after being struck by a yard engine near Mahoningtown. Joe Gardini shot in a Christmas row at North Slippery Rock. Antonio Spezzio sought by warrant. County Superintendent Allen seeks eminent educators for October county institute with speakers from O T Carson and others. Harrisburg notices: Senator Penrose unopposed for reelection. Gov Pennypacker to reappoint Secretary Griester. internal affairs secretary Brown to appoint deputy Klein. Adjutant General to be retained.
Matthew Kane fell from a height at the steel mill after being overcome by gas. He struck his head, suffered severe scalp lacerations and body bruises but avoided broken bones. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital and reported in serious but improving condition.
The injunction suit brought by Taylor township supervisors against the B and O Railroad was continued to January 16 as parties are not ready. It concerns a proposed road cut near New Castle Junction for a new freight yard that would render the highway impassable and the crossing useless.
A promotional note extols the Graphophone as a multi entertainment device costing little more than a theatre trip. It touts songs speeches and musical selections reproduced by an orchestra concert and more. The Columbia Phonograph Co at 615 Penn Avenue Pittsburg invites inquiries and catalogs.
A Christmas promotion offers the oxidized Metal Clock Savings Bank to anyone opening a savings account with a $3.00 first deposit at Real Estate Trust Co of Pittsburg. The bank notes capital and surplus of $3,700,000 and promotes the clock as a useful home ornament.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine and Anti Pain Pills for La Grippe headaches and nerve relief. It cites user Merril M. Dayton praising the products and notes other Dr Miles remedies like New Heart Cure and Nerve and Liver Pills. Claims include rest and vitality restoration and urges readers to buy from druggists and request a free book.
A roundup of property transfers recorded by Recorder A Hyde listing multiple deeds. Names include John Y Sheehy Bila Kelly. Thomas J Kelly Samuel Thomas. Albert Sneizek Antoni Laski. George Loyd Francis Hogan. John P Graham Heten B Graham and John J Graham. Elizabeth A Frost James Y Patton. Michael Book Daniel Williams. David B Sinclair Rodney B Sinclair. Abigal Haines Mary Parker. Michael F Whitney Elizabeth Seamons. John Lamb Clara P Lamb. Thomins A Long Joseph W Robinson. Elizabeth Newton Harry Newton. Helmont Realty Anetta L Fisher. Charles A McKee George A McKee. Mary E Porter George H Craven. George W Moody A P Ramsey. George Mack Herman Pheffer. Johnson Pearson John Knight. Regina May Clark Eleanor Jane Clark. J W Knox Mary J Jones. Robert Davis Archibald Graham. Transfers involve numerous townships and wards with prices ranging widely. dates noted as recorded Saturday.
A man described as a cripple shuffled through State street begging for alms with a cane and a card. Patrolman Marshall detained him after a late evening incident near the Exchange hotel. In Williams' court he gave the name William Webb of Moline Ill and was sentenced to 30 days in Mercer jail.
Reports from Manila allege that discharged soldiers aboard Army transports gamble heavily after payoffs. A man manipulated loaded dice won 1600 dollars from one veteran aboard the Thomas, while others lost savings in marked-card monte games. The vice grew so rampant the captain confiscated money, storing it in the purser’s safe until San Francisco.
Attractive calendar from the Pittsburg Bank for Savings of Pittsburg Pa012 prompt for readers to request the calendar and the illustrated booklet The Story of a Savings Bank. The notice highlights beauty utility and banking by mail, urging mentions of the paper to ensure prompt delivery.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel issues. The ad claims the pills are gentle yet thorough and lists Paisley and Hutton Pharmacies and John F Neely Long Avenue as sellers.
The ad touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a solution for nerves worn by unrest sleepless nights and lack of self-control. It claims the product provides comfort to the weak and despondent and helps restore health vigor and life, as testified by local residents.
Mr Asa Paint Shoemaker of 28 North Mercer Street New Castle Pennsylvania reports months of Weak nerves and sleepless nights. He credits Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills sold at Geo W Clutton’s drug store with restoring nerve and general strength and providing restful sleep.
Mr John Herman of 892 Water Street Meadville Pa testifies that Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills steadied his nerves and helped him sleep naturally. He notes genuine boxes bear signature and portrait and warns about imitation, available from local dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N Y.
Harrison Miller of Moravia sold his stock farm implements and personal property at his Moravia home on Friday and plans to move soon to either Mahoningtown or the upper city. The item also lists numerous residents and visitors in the Seventh Ward with short notes on their activities and health.
The sugar trust via the New York Glucose company plans a saloon at its Shady Side New Jersey plant opposite One Hundredth Street. Foreman Philip Meister obtained a license two weeks ago and the barroom fixtures arrived. Beer will be three cents a glass and whiskey seven cents.
Letters of administration have been issued to Mary Roland in the estate of Thomas Roland, deceased.
John H. Siliman called Wright Huntington arrives in Moodus to contest Mason Silliman s will dated November 29 leaving 25 000 in estate with widow to receive 26 monthly and son 400 yearly Siliman alleges mental unbalance from past bunco incident involving 5000 and green goods.
Martha I. Hays of New Castle has been granted a pension of 12 dollars per month.
Forest Gale aged 14 acted as Santa Claus at the Salvation Army barracks in Hamilton C Dee. He brushed a lit candle while reaching for a toy and was engulfed in flames. He died at Mercy hospital about 20 minutes after arrival as Christmas exercises were halted.
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