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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
2
A sensational ad touts a clairvoyant reading by Madam Leo offering dates places and names for life events including marriage divorce false partners and wealth advice. It claims success in cures and investments and urges readers to call for guidance on personal troubles and missing relatives.
Christopher Evans was killed crossing the Pittsburg and Western tracks near the tube works on Thursday night. Bertha Gilbert died in the same accident, and her father Hary Gordon had her remains moved to Rochester. Robert Evans lies injured in a Wisconsin hospital with legs crushed. a prior railroad wreck left Christopher with lifelong injuries.
Robert Woods, an investigator by temperament, encountered a window display of handcuffs and leg-irons. He managed to insert a medium cuff on his right hand and then his left, only to find both locked and stuck. After frantic effort and soaping, one cuff freed, enabling release of the other with help from friends.
H L Clark Jr manager of the Casino canvasses Ellwood City merchants to raise about 200 dollars for equipment and uniforms for an amateur polo team. He reports fair progress and aims to start within two weeks with local support from polo enthusiasts he met in Beaver Falls.
Residents in Ellwood City split over the new water meters replacing the flat rate. Proponents say meters are cheaper after installation, while opponents call the plan robbery and worry about a 40 cent per thousand gallon rate and minimum charges. Meter installation continues as citizens weigh fair pricing and service quality.
Ellwood City officials approved a $600 contract with R Wells Pratt for plans and specifications for a modern sewage disposal plant. The plant cost is estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars, and the sewer committee along with councilmen urged expedited work to safeguard public health.
Lovers of the terpsichorean art prepare for the Hotel Lawrence weekly dance on Tuesday night. Residents from New Castle Beaver Falls and nearby towns will drive moonlit routes to Ellwood City to enjoy the new floor and evening entertainment. R F Mason and wife of Spring Avenue attended a funeral in Painesville Ohio.
Plans are underway for a new St Patrick's church to be built at Liberty and Clayton streets after the congregation outgrew the old schoolhouse. The project, estimated near $10,000, proceeds despite funds tied up in the wrecked Mahoning town bank.
George Rae of New Castle visited friends in this city yesterday. Gus Rohinick of the West end is spending a week with New Castle friends. Frank and A. C. Hoyt of New Castle were visitors yesterday. Mrs J J Dunn of Spring avenue and Mrs W Keefer of Wayne avenue visited Pittsburg yesterday. Benjamin Gardner of Spring avenue left for Coraopolis to attend a leap year dance. R T Brown of the Standard mill Pittsburg yesterday. Winston Cousins spent New Year with New Castle friends. Frank D Lowry and daughter Virginia returned from Beaver after New Year. Della Sheidemantle returned after New Year with her parents. F S Blackburn left for Oil City to attend Knights Protective Legion meeting as city delegate. Mrs C D Easthope of Warren Ohio left for home after visiting Mrs H W Hartman.
Rumors say several Ellwood City councilmen tire of the job and one termer plans to seek another. H. W. Dambach is urged to run again and promises to keep a clean slate in office. Friends announce Friday his candidacy bid to manage city finances and streets.
A resident returns home on West Wabash avenue after two weeks visiting relatives in Warren Akron and Cleveland Ohio. James Ball of Fulton Street responsible for car movements at Standard Steel Car Company plant has returned. John Burke of West Wabash avenue a machinist at Standard Steel Car Company plant has finished a vacation with relatives in Pittsburgh and has returned.
The vASS. M. W. I. A. No. 266 elected officers at its last regular meeting with President Chris Glitch, Vice president Carl Beck, financial and recording secretary George W. Gaston, conductor Claud Hepler, warden Charles Peterman, treasurer George B. Guth, trustee William Kildop, and delegate to trades assembly C Hep ler.
Mrs. Elizabeth Caldwell of Grove City has returned home after spending time in this city.
New Castle resident Mrs. A M Sankey testifies to Doan's Ointment curing eczema itching piles and other skin eruptions. The ad claims Doan's is cheap and effective with small doses, sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent in Buffalo. Remember the name Doan's.
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