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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

4

New Castle News Company Local Notice

Public notice from New Castle News Company announces address for checks money orders drafts and correspondence to the company at New Castle Pennsylvania. ©

New Castle

Ohio Senate approves county local option bill in temperance drive

Ohio voters press toward local option as the Senate votes 24 to 13 for county unit local option. Prohibitionists expect easy House passage and gubernatorial signing as temperance forces have built a broad coalition, while liquor interests fight on with funding and influence in key counties.

Ohio Ohio Senate General Assembly Senate House Cuyahoga Hamilton Franklin Mahoning Pennsylvania Buckeye

Good Roads Movement Endorsed in Lawrence County

At a county convention in the court house Wednesday, road supervisors and authorities argued for brick paving despite higher initial costs. They praised brick for longevity and low maintenance, noting New Castle’s already substantial highway spending as a model for durable, life‑long benefits.

Lawrence County Court House New Castle

Good roads perceived to aid farming and county life

The passage argues that paving roads will attract farmers to stay on the land by improving winter and spring accessibility. It says roads would bring farms closer to the city, save wear on animals and vehicles, and justify the expense through increased farm enjoyment and productivity. It envisions interurban rural life with street cars telephones and rural mail.

Hints and Dints A Baddad From the Columbia Jester

Health Officer Horner notes no alarm over a crick related epidemic from heavy snow shoveling. Most people appear immune. The cold spell bodes well for a maple syrup crop and wheat. A chinook would bring much needed cold water. The sassyfrac man will soon be making rounds.

Horner

Local Snapshots and Wry Notes From Youngstown Telegram

A collage of brief items and opinions from Youngstown readers. Mentions ice and snow, gas economy, church ministers, counterfeit dollars, Sunday bartending, Pullman bonuses, amusement scenes, a 10 000 name petition against licenses in Butler, a priest shot at, winter weather, gum shoes for candidates, a Maryland debate on gubernatorial dignity, and a boy preferring skating pond chores over sidewalk snow shoveling.

Affidavits of Death Named Different Dates

Washington dispatch recounts Rep Acheson solving a pension case over two affidavits naming differing death dates. Mrs Beggs of New Bedford Pa sought widow’s pension. witnesses placed Beggs’s death on August 8 and August 9. Time zone differences caused the discrepancy. one witness used Ohio time, the other Pennsylvania time.

Washington Acheson Pension Office Beggs Ohio Pennsylvania Commonwealth

Derelict St Cuthbert Hulk Threatens Atlantic Shipping

The abandoned St Cuthbert hulk, rescued passengers from the Cymric rescue, lies 42.3N 62W about 200 miles off Massachusetts. Maritime officials seek warships to locate and sink the derelict feared to block trans Atlantic and coastwise routes near Cape Cod and Sable Island.

United Press New York Cymric Massachusetts Statendam Washington St. Cuthbert Nova Scotia Cape Cod Cape Sable Sable Island

Foreigners Try to Dynamite Priest Home and Kill Clergy

A bomb placed under Rev. First's home near Struthers failed to kill him. Later that week a group of intoxicated foreigners attacked Rev. O'Bryne, mistaking him for Father First, firing shots as he fled with his carriage. Struthers authorities sought aid from Youngstown police.

Rev. First Struthers O’bryne Father Youngstown East Youngstown Hast Youngstown

Penrose Vote 15 Divided in Senator Race

Interest in the Beaver Lawrence district Republican nomination grows with Samuel White of Beaver entering the race as a Penrose organization man. Beaver’s White and Kennedy compete while Lawrence’s Penrose leaders oppose Weingartner and may unite behind any viable candidate. Weingartner risks a clear anti Penrose vote across counties.

Beaver-Lawrence Samuel White Beaver County White Penrose Organization Penrose Lawrence County George Weingartner Kennedy Beaver Lawrence anti-Weingartner Phillips Emery Mooney California Weingartner Philadelphia

When Doctors Disagree on a Child Assault Case

Dominic Maura, jailed on a charge of assaulting a girl, faced a Wednesday hearing that was continued. Three doctors examined the child and defendant. two said nothing was wrong, one said otherwise, prompting further examination by Alderman Williams. The examiner found no link between Maura and the case, and the trial was put off with a likely discharge.

Dominic Maura Alderman Williams al Alderman Williams

England's rulers to visit Norway and Denmark

King Edward and Queen Alexandria plan a state visit to Norway and Denmark before month end in reciprocity for the Norwegian and Danish kings visits.

England Norway London Edward Alexandria Denmark

Lawrence County Bar Banquet Set For Next Wednesday

The Law rence County Bar association will hold its annual banquet at Odd Fellows hall next Wednesday evening. The general committee includes Walter S. Reynolds Charles J. Martin and Wallace H. Falls with Judge W. E. Porter B. A. Wirttenitz and J. Norman Martin on the invitation committee and W. J. Moffatt C. H. Akens and H. K. Gregory on the program committee. The banquets are described as enjoyable affairs.

Lawrence County Bar Association Odd Fellows Hall Walter S. Reynolds Charles J. Martin Wallace H. Falls W. E. Porter B. A. Winternitz J. Norman Martin W. J. Moffatt C. H. Akens H. K. Gregory

Black Hand Active in Canton Threats and Arrests

Canton Ohio police probe a 50 member Italian society amid threats to dynamite Santis and Bell saloon and injure its owners unless $50 is paid. Investigators report six arrests and warn of further action as the ring leaders are sought.

Canton, O Canton Santis & Bell Mike Altire

John N Euwer Transferred to Lakeside Hospital Cleveland

John N Euwer of Youngstown, a well known figure here, is now patient at Lakeside hospital in Cleveland. He was at Mt. Clemens previously and has been moved to Cleveland where his condition is much improved.

John N. Euwer Youngstown Lakeside Hospital Cleveland Mt. Clemens

Committees Meet Thursday Evening

Street electric and property committees of councils will meet this evening to discuss the appropriation budgets for the coming year. The meeting focuses on budget approvals and financial planning for municipal operations.

New York Dentists Offer Painless Tooth Extraction

A dentist specializes in removing stubborn teeth without pain. The article assures sufferers of aching teeth that procedures can be painless and worry-free, presenting this dental skill as a modern comfort.

New York

Notable Italian suspects linked to double murder case

Joe Calante describes two murders at the Duff farm and near Edenburg as Sainato and Polito flee. Witnesses recount Houk’s death, discovery, and locals' fear of the Black Hand. Sainato is held for court on murder charges with Calante and others testifying.

Duff Pietro Exposito Jim Rich Jack Mr. Duff Polito Sainato Sanaito Squire Duff Fred Serace Serace Natala Lucre Haselton Logan Seeley Houk Calante Edenburg Houk Black Hand Scott Hoffmaster Mahoning River Cooper Nora Martin Kennedy Hillsville Italy Cox Calaute Sanato Alderman Green

Night School Progress at Howard Street Mission

The night school of the Methodist Episcopal Italian mission on Howard Street has grown for nine months. It offers multiple grades with regular attendance and rapid pupil progress. The school is free and open to all foreigners, who are welcome to visit and see the work.

Methodist Episcopal Italian Mission Howard Street

Trustee Dunn to Sell Another Store

Trustee W. G. Dunn will auction the Sharon store of F. A. Jones & Co. on February 15. The New Castle store recently sold to Chain and Farrell, and Warren, C. store sold similarly. F. A. Jones Company filed for bankruptcy last November with stocks invoiced in all stores.

W. G. Dunn Sharon F. A. Jones & Co New Castle Chain and Farrell Warren F. A. Jones Company

Foreigners Charged With Taking Checks in Alderman Court

Rocbo Simon is charged with larceny after breaking open a trunk and stealing pay checks from the Standard Steel Car company. The checks total $46, representing the plaintiff's savings. George Mandel filed the information. A hearing is set for next week. bail was posted.

Rocbo Simon Williams George Mandel Standard Steel Car Company T.e

Tremors Likely Due to Cold Weather Across New England

Seismic experts link yesterday's tremors at four distant New England locations to intense cold. Each report described an earthquake but local effects suggest no subterranean upheaval, pointing to cold as the cause.

United Press Boston New England

Big Oyster Sale At Fulton Market This Weekend

Fulton Fish Market offers standards at 30 cents and selects at 40 cents. Sale runs Friday and Saturday at Central Market located at 24 and 26 South Mill Street.

Fulton Fish Market Central Market South Mill Street

Attendance Report From McCaslin School Scott Township

The McCaslin school in Scott township lists 23 enrolled pupils. Those present every day in the fifth month ending January 31 were Donald Boyd Arthur Boyd Fred Baker Nellie Baker Margaret Baker Susie Kerr Marie Ray Arthur Way Milton McCracken Joseph McCaslin Goldina Nelson Mary Nelson Margarete West Willie West. Those missing one day were Ralph Baker and Henry West. Those present every day during the term to date were Arthur Boyd Marie Ray Margaret Baker Arthur Ray. Teacher H R McCracken.

McCaslin Scott Township Donald Boyd Arthur Boyd Fred Baker Nellie Baker Margaret Baker Susie Kerr Marie Ray Arthur Way Milton McCracken Joseph McCaslin Goldina Nelson Mary Nelson Margarite West Willie West Ralph Baker Henry West Arthur Ray H. R. McCracken

Valentines From One Cent To Four Dollars Each

Patterson Stationery Co. promotes a wide assortment of valentines from one cent to four dollars each in boxes and booklets. The store highlights humorous lines, calendars, gift books, and children's valentines, urging early purchase at New Castle location.

New Castle Patterson Stationery Co Rov F. Brandon

Williams Indian Pile Ointment promises quick relief for piles

Williams Indian Pile Ointment cures Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles by absorbing tumors and soothing itching. It serves as a poultice and provides instant relief and is advertised for private parts itching. Sold by druggists with mail orders 60 cents or one dollar. Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio ships via Geo. W. Clutton.

Williams Williams’ M's’g. Co Props Cleveland Geo. W. Clutton

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