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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and related remedies. It claims complete printed ingredients, oath attestations, and antiseptic, demulcent, and nutritive qualities. Glycerine is highlighted for indigestion and weak stomach, with purported cures for catarrh and various mucous membrane diseases.
A bold advert promotes Madam Leo as the most wonderful occult reader. It claims she can name dates and places, reveal marriage plans, predict death and divorce, identify the true partner, advise on wealth and investments, locate missing relatives, and cure habits. It guarantees a $1000 refund if she fails within twenty one days.
A horse and buggy belonging to Mrs. Margaret Meeder bolted on Summit avenue Fifth street Wayne avenue and Sixth street after a stone struck the horse. The rig sped through streets narrowly avoiding poles and pedestrians and returned safely to Mrs. Meeder’s Belton home. No injuries occurred to anyone despite the thrilling dash lasting about five minutes.
One of the season events is a dance by the Young Men's Hebrew Social club of Bilwood City on January 22. It will be in the Merchants and Manufacturers rooms and aims to eclipse previous similar affairs. The committee includes I. Krouse Philip Simon Harry Schwartz M. Krouse J. L. Caplan and Harry Keller.
Andrew Weber a Standard Works employee at the Shelby Tube company had his left leg crushed in the machinery near the rolls at 7 o'clock last night. He was taken to Shenango Valley hospital at 8 20. His injuries are not serious.
A meeting of the board of governors of the Merchants and Manufacturers' club will be held tonight at 7 30. Notices have been sent by Secretary G E Seiler and full attendance is desired. James McHugh of Beaver Falls spent yesterday in town.
The bar mill of the Standard Shelby Tube Company will start up double turn on Monday January 13. Manager R T Brown says about 120 men will be employed at the Ellwood plant, signaling broad revival as other departments fill with workers soon.
Ellwood City school board purchased seven large relief maps for general use in all schools. A Chicago firm representative demonstrated maps showing rivers mountains and world details, made of light yet sturdy fibre for easy handling at a cost of $100. Board members present included Dr. C. M. Iseman and George W. Dambach.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock for the four-days-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Duncan of Burnstown. Interment followed at Locust Grove cemetery.
Article notes strong housing demand in Ellwood City as jobs grow around the tube mill. Real estate agents report over 80 would be homeowners awaiting houses, while plots remain vacant and prices surge. Builders add business spaces but residents lack housing options, forcing workers to board.
Ellwood personals list residents visiting nearby towns and returning home. Names include Mrs John White of Koppel Wilbur Braden Beaver Falls M B Jordan New Castle P H Douthett Spring avenue James C Thomas Beaver Falls Charles D Hennon Wampum florist Mr and Mrs John Haines Sixth street A C Frey National Supply and Construction company Fred Weingartner Weingartner and Son B F Ross Lawrence avenue Colonel K J Hendricks two fingers blown off while welcome new year Mecklem Ellwood City Laundry jury commissioner duties Beaver county seat positions follow.
A. D. Newell filed papers for the Seventh ward council seat and has no announced challenger. W. H. Chambers tried to be persuaded to run again but declined. Newell, a Seventh ward businessman, brings council experience and leadership to the post.
An advertisement for Miona stomach tablets claims to remove the cause of indigestion and strengthen the digestive system. It argues that weak stomachs cause symptoms like flatulence dizziness and sleeplessness and promotes a 50 cent trial with a money back guarantee by George W. Clutton.
Alexander McConnell reports a relative Milt O. McConnell killed a black snake five feet long during a Volant visit. The event is noted as very unusual for this season.
The annual election for directors to serve the ensuing year will be held at the banking office at No 62 Long Avenue on Tuesday January 14 1908 at 2 oclock p m J B E Aiken Cashier.
Harry Robinson of Pittsburg crawled nearly a mile to the P and L E office in Youngstown after a coal lump crushed his foot. Alone on the East end yards, he improvised a tourniquet, suffered agony, and was later taken to a hospital for treatment.
David Clark aged 79 a well known citizen jumped into the Shenango River in a moment of crisis yesterday afternoon. Several high school boys pulled him to shore but the cold water shock proved fatal. He had been in the mercantile trade and leaves a wife and several children.
The New Castle chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution holds its annual meeting tonight in the Lawrence club parlors with three special guests from Pittsburg including State President Col. R. W. Guthrie. The event includes a 6:00 PM meeting for officer elections and a 7:00 PM dinner.
In the Dean block the College dining hall run by Miss Della Trumbo offers meals at 25 cents each and meal tickets at 21 meals for 4 dollars. It’s pitched as the best place in the city to eat and to follow the crowd.
Rosen and Kuckin relocate their meat market to 459 Moravia Street with Bell phone 1293 and Union 647 Y.
Doan's Ointment claims to stop itching and cure eczema piles salt rheum and skin eruptions with a little product. New Castle resident Mrs. A M Sankey testifies to consistent relief and recommends the remedy to others. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. remember the name Doan's.
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