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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective for women's ailments. It cites large testimonial letters, claims many women were cured without surgery, and emphasizes natural roots and herbs as safe, restoring feminine health.
Ellwood City will not receive free postal delivery for now the post office department announces after Inspector Thomas report. Conditions cited include lack of house numbers street signs and street crossings with sidewalks under 2000 residents in the service area and scattered homes making two carriers insufficient while three would be excessive. The department urges spring inspection and improvements for future action.
Carl Davidson, a local feed store agent, ties his horse to a thin atmosphere like a misadventure. The horse bolts from the post office alley toward Pittsburg Company on Ninth street and is captured by two foreigners who flee with the rig. Carl reappears, the mare heads back, and everyone escapes without damage beyond offended pride.
Trinity Lutheran no morning service. Evening service 7 30. United Presbyterian Sunday school 10 preach 11 on The Noble mans Sick Child Healed. Evening 7 45 The Noble mans Harness. Y P C U 7. Mid week prayer 8 Wednesday. First Presbyterian Sabbath school 9 45 morning service 11 Y P 8 C E 6 45 preaching 7 30. Missionary committee to be chosen at morning service. Willing Workers meet February 6 2 30 at Mrs J A wea home.
Miss Anna Martin of Anderson Indiana currently visiting in town, connected with The Gospel Trumpet Horn, plans meetings in Pittsburg for the association. She called on Mrs John Tomlinson and Mrs George Martin yesterday among other acquaintances.
The speed tournament preliminaries at the Casino were won by Wolf, Erhart, Geisler and Sims. These four will skate in the final Monday night, followed by another preliminaries series and a second medal skate off. Finals will be announced during the week.
Ellwood City health officer Dr. D. D. Cunningham warns physicians of fines and penalties for failing to report contagious diseases. He cites a physician who said reporting is useless and notes no cases reported in six months. He asserts all unreported cases will be investigated by the state board.
Mrs. H. H. George the state president of the W C T U organized a local union in Ellwood City with 16 ladies present. The meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church organized the group quickly and elected Mrs. Davidson president, Mrs. McChesney secretary, and church reps as vice presidents.
Report notes a stout locust post along the macadam path from Billy O station to Sixth street in Ellwood. It is blamed for many slips among night travelers, with four people briefly speaking to themselves after encounters. Both city and railroad resist removal due to property rights.
Richard Sims, father of a sick child, has contracted scarlet fever. The case was reported to Health Officer D. D. Cunningham, along with Marion Keefer, eight, of 308 Franklin Avenue, who has measles.
A noted promoter claims a discovery provides a permanent cure for rupture without operation or trusses. He invites readers to mail a diagram of rupture location with no money upfront to test the treatment, promising increased vitality and freedom from pain.
The state requires reporting of 29 contagious diseases to the local health officer. In Ellwood City reports go to Dr. D. D. Cunningham. A $50 fine and 10 days in jail await nonreporting, with officials pressing delinquents to comply and promising future action.
T W Johnston announces candidacy for Ellwood city council. A long time resident and former school director, he urges progress, municipal improvement, and reduced quibbling in city deliberations. He has 18 years in Talwood and a background in shoe business and local property ownership.
The Tomlinson family marked three birthdays in seven days. John Tomlinson Jr turned 24 on Tuesday, Harry reached 20 on Thursday, and William turned 15 yesterday. They live on Fourth Street and are sons of John Tomlinson Sr.
Co. P Fuller of New Brighton R C Steifel W J Moore Thomas Marshall J W Landser Mrs Levi Repman William McCullough W B Rodgers Cc C Haseltine Postmaster Todd J L McFate Mr Mrs Robert Grantley E Cleveland H W S Fitzgerald R M Leslie R G Morgan Herbert Tomlinson F F Croft G M Staneck Mrs H L Clarke Miss Catherine Nickum Mr and Mrs R E Brock George Waller E C Porter Mrs Mary J Flowers and others visited or conducted business in town yesterday. A small theatre party was planned in Pittsburg tonight. Lost a bright gold bracelet possibly at Sixth and Lawrence nickelodeon or Lawrence avenue. Reward offered.
Jury verdict in the Isaacs and others versus Ma honing and Shenango Railway and Light company favored the defendant. The suit claimed missed transfers after a Erie crossing delay. the court granted binding instructions for the defense, and the jury found no liability for the railroad.
James Barton, the colored inmate sent to Ellwood City jail for assault, works as a barber among prisoners. He earns his keep by cutting hair and sharing tobacco, befitting his unexpected role inside the jail.
Readers of The News may drop items of interest at Collingwood's news stand on Sixth street for publication.
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