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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
9
Personal reflection in which the author attributes unemployment to chronic worry and a troubled stomach. He credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for restoring health, memory, and readiness, claiming the product cures indigestion and related symptoms and offers a free sample by mail.
The 80 members of the Business Men's Exchange met in New Castle to oppose the parcel post bill backed by Postmaster General Meyer and President Roosevelt. They fear it benefits mail order houses, harms local retail trade, and could draw customers away from stores. Secretary O'Brien praised organization and its civic benefits.
The G A R post of New Castle has presented an American flag for the new school for foreigners, to be opened soon with Rev D M Cleland in charge. The project is encouraged though no rooms are secured yet, possibly on the third floor of the former New Castle Savings and Trust building.
Mercer Oil Company struck pay in the 100-foot sand on the Carton Oil farm near Leesburg after two dry holes. The well, shot today, is expected to yield four to five barrels. The lease covers about twenty acres with a new location planned for further tests. Grove City company on the Joseph Weaver farm reports good show in the same sand but halted for tool repairs.
Joseph V. Kenna transfers property to Frank A. Pfeifer in the Third ward for $1. Carrie Dickson sells to James McCurdy in the Third ward for $1 100. Thomas W. Dickson to James McCurdy in the Third ward for $1 100. David B. Woolcock buys from James MecConahy in the Third ward for $1. Flora E. McCurdy purchases from David B. Woolcock in the Third ward for $1. T Leslie Rodgers sells to Samuel L. McCracken in Union township for $1. James Y. Patton sells to Viola A. Mecke Kee in the Second ward for $1.
Seventy cents a bushel for produce Malaga grapes priced at 10 cents per pound Cranberries at 19 cents a quart Apples range from 1.00 to 1.25 per bushel Oranges cost 20 to 40 cents a dozen Union Fruit Market located on Pittsburg street Bell numbers 543 and 307 X.
The Odd Fellows spent much of the past year installing a new hardwood floor in their audience room on Neshannock avenue. Their reception rooms kitchen and banquet hall make it one of the citys best venues for receptions and banquets.
Mt Jackson residents report Mrs Samuel McMurray is critically ill at her home.
Virtol Our delicious Cod Liver Bites sell as oil free and emulsified health aid for the elderly delicate children and weak run-down persons after sickness colds coughs bronchitis throat and lung troubles. Try it on our guarantee. Paisley's Pharmacy New Castle PA.
The American Co-operative association faces a showdown as stockholders press for Browne to resign. Browne, president and major stakeholder, refuses, calling for a special meeting Wednesday to decide the store's future. About 500 locals are invested amid charges of incompetence and asset waste.
Sharon reports the worst typhoid outbreak in its history with four new cases to reach forty. Officials urge residents to boil water as 25 victims had been drinking Sharon city water, signaling a waterborne source.
Raymond Locke, a former local newspaper man, writes from Portland to his father that his wife, for whose benefit he went west, is much improved in health. He notes daily rain, chilly air when not raining, and plans to travel next to Tacoma and Seattle.
P. Wagner and Son advertises ear corn at a special low price from a carload display. Located at 11712 North Mercer Street Merce MOT.
Alderman Williams seeks re election with J Lee Cooper as challenger. Cooper previously ran against Williams and is now organizing his campaign while Williams defends his ward leadership. The race shapes a notable local political contest in the Fifth ward.
At First Christian church Thursday night Herbert Moninger of Cincinnati will speak. Moninger, Bible school editor of the Christian Standard and noted author, is a speaker of unusual ability and invitation is extended to all interested in Bible school work.
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