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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
4
The News Company is described as a partnership between Mrs. George BE Treadwell and Fred L Rentz with Frea L Rentz as manager and editor. The readable text indicates roles within the newspaper operation.
A town merchant clarifies local option as the people’s right to vote on liquor traffic. The piece argues the measure is fair, that it aligns with democratic principles, and notes past petitions in Lawrence County urging judges to limit licenses.
The Countess of Yarmouth, sister of Harry Thaw, filed for divorce citing an unhappy marriage with a titled husband who valued wealth over love. The piece comments on the perils of marrying for titles and money, arguing such unions end badly for rich American women.
Rev. Elmer E. Higley of the First Methodist asks why men skip church and plans a sermon based on replies from local and outside men. He sent letters with questions on church function, hypocrisy, Sunday habits, fraternal roles, poverty excuses, preaching needs, fear of rebuke, pulpit honesty, and outreach strategies.
A sardonic collection notes social quirks and headlines. Mentions New Castle districts Crowton Reynoldstown Slabtown and others. Reports on Broadway women smoking, a huge schooner yacht order in Boston, a Lorain man biting his wife, and a clothingless Doukhobor pilgrimage near Fort William with police intervention.
My wife Olive C. Reeder has left my home and now lives apart from me. I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her as my wife. All persons dealing with her are warned and requested to take notice. QO. L. Reeder.
A sermon on Revelation 3:2 warns against offering only the fag ends of time, talent, and treasure to religion. It contrasts self indulgence with genuine devotion, using a heathen who chops a tree for fuel, food, and building before making a god, and warns that some worship with leftovers while ignoring fuller service. The sermon urges true commitment in work, chapel attendance, and charity.
The News presents W J Sharp of New Bedford as a candidate for county commissioner. A native of the county, he was born and raised in Slipperyrock township and is the son of the late Major John Sharp who served in the Pennsylvania state legislature. He is one of four Sharp brothers who represented the county in the Civil War, where he served three years and three months and was wounded in a neck and right shoulder skirmish at Swe...
Dens Cove Tennessee candidate James Sharp, longtime Republican committeeman and elder at New Bedford United Presbyterian, seeks the county commissioners’ post. He has endured a leg wound since 1862 and is described as capable, respected, and active in party and church life.
The annual election for bank directors to serve the ensuing year will be held at the banking office No. 62 Long avenue on Tuesday January 14 1908 at 3 o clock p m. J B Aiken cashier.
Frank B. Gilmore announces a new term for his private dancing school starting Tuesday evening January 7 at Peerless hall. Classes begin 7:30 followed by an assembly at 8:30 for students at 11303.
A New Castle based executive, W E Brown, faces ouster as executives, with attorney Clyde Osborne pursuing new management to salvage the South Side grocery venture. Stockholders contend funds were diverted to Sharon store, delaying Youngstown opening, while district manager Gene Ward earns one month’s salary amid Securities disputes and potential turnover plans.
Tin mills in New Castle prepare to restart with ten mills opening next Monday. Industry insiders expect a long steady run as orders remain strong. Other workers will assist to ramp up, while warehouses report depleted tin plate stock and a bright outlook for continued demand.
Nine civil cases are set for a term beginning Monday January 27. Cases cover assumpsit ejectment and trespass involving defendants including Edwin Cooper Adella Cooper City of New Castle and the Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light company with various plaintiffs and trustees listed.
Special music will be featured at the Y W C A vesper service Sunday at 4 pm in the First Baptist church. Singers Miss Helen Isenberg from Sharon and Miss Margaret Sankey will perform. Miss Harriet Vance of Pittsburg Central YWCA will deliver the afternoon address. She will stay with Mrs. George Greer on North Jefferson street. Mrs. J L Stratton will preside, assisted by Mrs. J C Norris and Miss Lida Pomeroy.
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