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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
2
A promotional notice touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for back pain and kidney bladder troubles. It offers a free sample and a book by mail from Kilmer & Co at Binghamton New York, urging readers to mention the paper.
The Holead on the Honor System features a late issue letter discussed by New Wilmington Globe editors. It condemns student sneers at a author who expressed an unpopular view and urges “a square deal” and lasting respect for differing opinions.
The Cascade theatre on South Mill street reports three sellout crowds as the current program receives loud applause. The bill features Chas Malsch on the wire, Gaurley and Keenan singing, Jack Lewis with a new illustrated song, Bert Marshall with clean comedy, and Doherty's Poodles performing with 15 prize poodles. Miss Leslie leads a strong company with "It's Never Too Late to Mend" and "A Little Outcast" as openers. Next Saturday February 8 presents Uncle Josh Perkins in full production with lavish scenery and a mix of drama and comedy for a packed house.
Realty dealers say substantial improvement in the market with rising inquiries for farms near the city. They expect plenty of money for small, solid realty loans within a month and note finance remains accessible from private lenders.
Mill No. 2 of the Lehigh Portland Cement company near Croton will restart next Monday, restoring work for about 250 men. The plant has been idle since early winter and many foreign workers have returned home, improving local hiring prospects as spring orders loom.
E C Frick superintendent asserts the fraternal society’s officers are honest and that claims of licentious spending and drunken fights at the home office are false. The note vows transparent quarterly reports to the insurance department and invites inquiries to the district manager.
The United Labor Congress of Mahoning County Ohio has begun organizing what it calls the biggest Labor Day celebration yet planned for Youngstown. Local labor leaders promise wide participation and community events to mark the holiday.
Earl Covert of North Lima was unaware the gun he was cleaning was loaded and is now in Youngstown Hospital with injuries. Police are investigating the incident as an accidental discharge.
The Rosabelle Leslie company brings a week long engagement to the city. The run starts next Monday night at the opera house and includes matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.
Steve Richards, a member of the Black Hand in New Castle, entered Mrs. James Rush’s home in Girard with a 31 caliber revolver and a dagger demanding money. After ransacking the house and destroying photographs, he fled empty handed and was later arrested in Niles, identified by Mrs. Rush as the assailant.
Historic look at American speed skating highlighting the decline in top competitors since the era of stars like Joe Donoghue. It recalls Donoghue’s 100 mile record at Stamford on January 26, 1893 and details his groundbreaking pace before a setback near the 92nd mile and final finish in seven hours eleven minutes.
A traditional health ad promises a free trial package of Gauss Catarrh Cure endorsed by trained nurses. It claims catarrh causes serious health decline and promises a quick cure by mail without cost, with a coupon to request the trial and address at 2209 Main St Marshall Mich.
Civil Service Commissioner John A. McIlhenny denied any peonage at Avery Island Louisiana and stated no current connection with any Avery Island business. He rejected allegations that the McIlhenny company entrapped immigrants while manufacturing Tabasco and oyster canning and said no government complaint had been filed.
The Monitor, published for the local high school, releases a creditable issue featuring poems, an original story, editorials, and many class notes along with exchanges. An advertisement promotes Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents, claimed to improve digestion and health.
In the last half of January 46 marriage licenses were issued by Deputy Probate Judge Johnny Rogers per the Youngstown Telegram. Average groom age was 27, bride average about 23. The oldest couples were 43, both Italians, notable as Italians rarely wed late. The youngest Italian bride was 16, Mary Isaacs, tied with Annie Smith of New Bedford. Isaacs’ husband was 20, Smith’s 23. Three 26 year old brides married men 24, 25, and 23 respectively.
Advertisement seeking one hundred boys to sell the W. C. T. U. Vindicator on Saturday and Monday. Applicants to report to Mrs. J. E. Roberts at 27 Pittsburg Street in the millinery parlors.
Detectives work overtime as coal thieves conduct a steady wholesale operation from railroad yards in Youngstown. Authorities pressure the ring amid ongoing investigations and patrols.
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