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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
8
Reports circulated among local employees say S C Wolfersberger trainmaster of the New Castle division will be promoted to a higher post whose exact title is undecided. T B Miller road foreman of engines Connellsville division will come to New Castle to succeed Wolfersberger.
The New Castle post office reports strong sales of six cent international return coupons issued by the International Postal Commission. Previously European recipients could not accept American stamps for reply postage, forcing senders to cover the return cost. Now letters to Europe can include a six cent coupon redeemable for foreign stamps, boosting cross Atlantic correspondence.
Miss Helen Maloney heiress of Philadelphia Standard Oil magnate begins suit for annulment of her marriage to broker Arthur Herbert Osborne. The ceremony at Mamaroneck was a mock affair with fictitious names and irregularities cited. The action aims to allow her to wed Samuel Clarkson, the Englishman she reportedly eloped with to Europe last summer.
Hyomei provides quick relief for catarrhal troubles by placing a few drops in the inhaler. In five minutes the air is cleansed, germs killed, secretions reduced, and mucous membranes soothed. Geo W Clutton offers a dollar outfit with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Local No. 405 of the Iron Moubsters Union of North America held its annual business meeting Tuesday night and elected officers President Robert McCameron Vice President George Hemmerly Recording Secretary Harry Jones Treasurer C A Finch Doorkeeper James Manice. Matthew Reilley remains financial secretary with term ending mid year. One new member was initiated and an informal smoker followed. The local has about 40 members and good financial condition.
No 4 furnace at Carnegie Steel returned to blast this morning boosting operations. Ten mills at Shenango tin mill added, leaving only Greer tin mill and New Castle Stamping works idle, with all expected to resume before month end. Floating work schedule to give two weeks on, one off begins next week for Shenango tin mill employees. Skating on the Big Run draws local youth as ice runs thick and stable. Greer tin mill repairs completed. boiler firing soon expected. Local business figures Bobby Lowe and Sam Lewis engage in city matters as families attend funerals in Sharon.
A sales notice from R. S. McCULLOCH & CO at 20 Pittsburg Street promotes blue and white gingham aprons, fancy flannelette waistings, homespun linen toweling, and hosiery bargains. Items include 2c 6c 8c price tags and specials at 8c to 10c with regular values noted.
Michael Kelly of Youngstown was seized by five Roumanians who dragged him through the streets and beat him after mistaking him for a companion in a crowd. Police intervened as the mob choked and kicked him. all suspects were arrested.
Members of the Amalgamated Association from the Mahoning Valley gathered in Youngstown to hear national officers. They pledged to counteract New York manufacturers plans to reduce gains and to strengthen the union ahead of the spring convention.
The Diamond restaurant advertises a 21 meal ticket for 2.90 dollars as a ten day special inducement to attract 50 new meal customers. The offer invites customers to try a meal before buying and promotes a line of homemade pies cakes and salads. Located next to the Fountain Inn, proprietor D E Tid invites calls.
B. F. Wirt of Youngstown formally announces his bid for lieutenant governor.
Thomas Flanagan, Thomas Kennedy, Henry Day, and George Turner were arrested while sleeping at the Marquis brick yard at 2 40 this morning by Officers Tidball, Moore and McCarty on a suspicion charge. All four were held for a hearing.
Rev D M Cleland announces a February 12 flag raising for a new adult foreigner school in New Castle. A parade with veterans autos and carriages, patriotic songs by pupils, and a central city opening are planned. Funds target $1000 to wrap up preliminary plans and proceed with the dedication.
The Edsall Winthrope troupe brings The Girl and the Gambler to the opera house next week with a western comedy drama famed for heart and thrills. Pearl Winthrope leads a strong cast as Nilsson's Flying Ballet debuts in a lavish act. Eleven performers stage the act with extensive paraphernalia. Matinees are Wednesday and Saturday with seats on sale Friday morning.
The company presents A Woman's Temptation a full dramatization of a great English novel along with East Lynne at the Idler showing matinees tonight and Saturday. Included acts feature Lockan and Frank acrobats Clarice Templeton singing a pictorial ballad Weaver and Lambert comedians Noodles Fagan and the Renaldos hoop rollers drawing large crowds.
The Rosar-Mason engagement opens with a good house but not full, promising improvement as theatergoers reward talent. The Shadow of the Guillotine, a French military drama, features new scenery and costumes. Special mention goes to Miss LaRoy, C. E. Tomilson, and La Roy Lewis, with the Rosar Musical family as favorites.
Asheville North Carolina January 9 Acceptance announced by the Episcopal church board of missions for the Victoria estate of John A Roebling after the Presbyterian church refused the gift citing conditions. Roebling said Asheville voted for prohibition but he opposed the principle and would leave town. The gift to the Episcopalians will establish a girls school on the property.
Rosen and Kuckin relocate their meat market to 459 Moravia Street with Bell phone 1293 and Union 647-Y. Address 11516.
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