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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
2
Many readers exposed to Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root claims for kidney liver and bladder relief. A free sample and an informational book are offered by mail with instructions to mention the newspaper. Bottles sold by druggists under the Swamp Root name from Binghamton New York.
Saturday will be a major payday in New Castle with multiple plants distributing two weeks pay. The tin mills will pool nearly 80 000 among workers while Standard Steel Car Works and other plants follow suit. Union tinners press for 50 cents extra per day amid wage disparities with rivals.
The following grand jurors have been drawn to serve at court next week. George E. Annable Hickory, George Brown Fifth ward, George W. Bell Third ward, Byron Cover Mahoning, J. A. Carpenter Third George W. Cameron Taylor, William L. Friday Wayne, William L. George Pulaski, L. A. Greghorn North Beaver, George Hall Big Beaver, Charles G. Lindner Second ward. Co. L. Martin Mahoning, Henry R. Mershimer Fourth ward, Joseph Martin Sixth W. H. Marshall Wayne, Robert Mayberry Shenango, W. S. McClaren Samuel McKim North Beaver, Frank E. Nolan Ellwood City, E. E. Phillips First James Potter Scott, N. E. Rodgers North Beaver, Otto Santum Union, Norman Vance New Wilmington.
Councilman McKee appeared in the council chamber Monday evening with a badly lacerated hand, the result of cutting it on a jagged bone last Saturday evening.
McKee Medicine Store in New Castle advertises Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price a 650c bottle and offers a 25c 50c bottle, with a money back guarantee if not cured. The ad claims rapid sales and widespread praise from local users.
The Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church marked the tenth anniversary of its city pastor this Sunday. The event highlighted a decade of leadership in the community and featured reflections on the church’s growth and outreach.
Judge Prather of Crawford county refused all licenses for Conneaut Lake for the coming year. The ban will hit the steamboat trust that runs booze boats to the lake foot, as hotels around the area had profited from license sales in past years. Meadville and Titusville saw license grants rise to twenty six each, while many towns held over licenses.
County commissioners adopt a three mill levy on taxable property for 1908 keeping last year’s rate. Revenue rises with new building activity in the county and Ellwood City. The county, now debt free, expects to cover expenses with the levy and interest earnings. No major outlays planned except possible Pittsburgh street bridge share and several small bridges. No move to buy Boyles property yet, though two grand juries urged it. Some officials favor adding a courthouse wing if space runs short.
Rev. Dr. Scott F. Hershey spoke to the First Presbyterian men’s club Monday evening. Sixty-one attendees gathered for a 6:30 dinner served by banquet hall ladies before moving to the Sunday school room where J. Russell Urmson sang a solo. Hershey was the sole speaker and discussed the work and future of the men’s league.
Health officer Dr. D. D. Cunningham urges sterilized and disinfected currency for Ellwood City. He notes paper bills collect filth during circulation and links old, soiled money to eye nose and lip diseases, predicting banks will soon issue clean money under health department regulations.
Miss Madge Coates daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Coates of Wayne avenue married Lawrence Franklin Eherheart last night in a home ceremony conducted by Rev H W Rendall Presbyterian pastor. The couple plan a western trip and will return for greetings and a serenade from friends.
Fred Ziegler and Jake Bunzo faced disorderly conduct charges after assaulting Charles Weymer night clerk. They pleaded guilty in Burgess Hossler court and paid $2 plus costs. Weymer declined to press further information, Bunzo was arrested later Sunday.
John Fox charged with assault and battery by Dan Maines. Maines mixed in with Fox on Lawrence avenue. Captain Moon intervened and Fox was jailed briefly. Fines and costs assessed. Fox released after payment.
W A Eberle of Coraopolis visited the city yesterday. Edward Reilley of Pittsburg dropped in Ellwood. G L Milliken of Beaver Falls was in town on business. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Degan of Second street yesterday. William Goetman secretary of the Ellwood Glass company is in Cleveland on business. Mr and Mrs J G Hendricks of Beaver left for home after visiting J A Hendricks of Crescent avenue.
Edward Reilley, fresh from a two round win over Hilliah at Natrona, wrestled well in Ellwood and would have finished sooner. He met Kid Jackson at the club house who taunts a match with any man of 154 to 165 pounds in New Castle, Youngstown, or Pittsburg, accusing Reilley of bluffing.
The Wardman family welcomes a newborn son described as a third base man in name and spirit. Father John C. Wardman expresses pride. the child has not yet played for Clarksburg or Butler teams but is already playing tunes and is cheered by local fans.
Mrs Bert Graham visited New Castle while William Book traveled to Sharon for a business trip. Local residents and students returned for weekends from Beaver Westminster and New Castle. The K O T M Boston Ladies Concert drew a large audience at the Presbyterian church. A 30-person gathering at Mrs Clyde Morrison's home featured a four course supper with red and white decor and contests prizes won by Harry Semple and Mrs Leon Ayres.
The Supreme Court of the United States rules Mobile Alabama may require a liquor dealer to obtain a city license to sell liquor even if the liquor was imported from another state. This decision confirms municipal license authority over interstate commerce in liquor within Mobile.
E H Lambert of Everett Massachusetts asserts the Cooper theory links stomach health to overall well being and credits the medicines with dramatic personal improvement from Bright's disease and stomach trouble. He says his wife also improved and endorses the product from McKee's Cut-Rate Medicine Store.
Captain Allison Martin a 72 year old riverman and Civil War pilot is found dead at his Chester West Virginia home. He was widely known among river workers and remembered for his long years on the water. He resided near Chester and his passing is noted by local residents.
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