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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
6
The News announces that Alderman Thomas P. Williams will run again as a Citizens candidate in the Fifth Ward. Williams, first appointed after John R. Potter’s death, has earned broad support for fairness and prudent settlement of disputes, with no change in ward boundaries affecting the February vote.
The office of Alderman Williams in the Fifth ward handled a wide array of matters in the past year, from small civil suits to serious criminal charges. He aimed to uncover facts through witness testimony and fair, impartial judgment.
County commissioners announce the final registration day for the February election on Tuesday January 21. Registrars will operate at polling places from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Those not registered must register to vote for mayor city treasurer councilmen and school directors. The last day to register for the spring primaries is March 1.
The Stritmater Store announces a January Bargain Sale beginning Saturday with discounts across the big store. Underwear, suits, furs, cloaks, hats in millinery at about half price, plus bargains on shoes, muslins, hosiery, dress goods, silks, quilts, bedding, and comforts. Store open evenings until 10.
Mrs Williams Robinson of this city spent Friday with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Davis in West Middle SCX.
Two obituaries record the deaths of Clara G. Daugherty 32 of 410 West Cherry Street after pneumonia and Ida Gaiser of Franklin Hospital, mother of a newborn daughter. Daugherty leaves husband J Burl Daugherty and siblings Mrs Lee Wettich and others. Gaiser leaves husband George P Gaiser and children Harold K and a newborn daughter.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sarah Jane Crowe were held Friday evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Rush O Knox 28 Croton avenue. The home was filled with friends as Rev James M Ferguson conducted the services assisted by Rev E E Higley. Remains were taken to Pittsburg Saturday morning at 9 45 for interment in Homewood cemetery.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at 3 o clock for William Triplett at the family residence 15 Bell avenue with Rev. Francis M Biddle of the Central Christian church presiding. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers W C Spier Arlie Spier Mark Hall Fred Almond William Peaker and Hugh Huston.
Friends gathered at the family residence on East Cherry Street for funeral rites for the late Mrs. Rachel Bayles. Rev. W. Keith of Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church conducted the services. Pallbearers included J. B. Smith H. D. Frisbee Clarence Beacom Leslie J. C. Raney and James Woods. Interment followed at the old Newport home.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Costello of Taylor township died Friday evening at 6 o'clock from infantile troubles. Burial was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Vitus' cemetery.
The remains of Miss Margaret E. Coyle of Sharon arrived in the city Saturday morning at 12 45 o clock and were interred in Greenwood cemetery. Funeral services were held at the home in Sharon.
A famous playwright plans a personal theater but lacks funds. He pitches the idea to a Wall Street financier who, while owning a few hundred thousand dollars, questions the project and finally suggests funding with checks instead of scripts.
On a veranda a little girl in a white frock flits about as grown folk discuss heaven. She proclaims she came from heaven and that wings were put on her, then notes she has not seen anyone from there since.
Chinese papers report proposed laws to place the press under the ministry of posts and communications. The laws would bar attacks on the government or administration and forbid publishing personal attacks or secret government documents, with operation pending ministerial advice.
Articles of partnership filed in Lawrence County Pa establish the New Castle and Butler Oil Company Limited to lease and purchase lands and engage in prospecting and related business. Capital $4000 with 14 subscribers including J W Zimmerman J I Zimmerman J W Plugh E G Risinger H C Schaffner and others. Subscriptions paid in part by cash and a 200 acre lease in Mahoning township. Partnership to run twenty years with office in New Castle. J M Martin Secretary. January 11 1908.
Well located hotel in First ward offering 17 rooms, office and dining room. Suitable for roomers or boarding house, already established and easy to finish. Monthly rent $55.00. Also a 27 by 80 two story brick warehouse suitable for hall wareroom or storage with wild rent floors at $20.00 each.
Promoter offers five acres for 750 suitable for chicken farms near shops and mills in the South end. One acre lots at 325 in same area near town. 100 buys Lake Geneva Florida home site on pine forested inland lake. Winter town appeal for snowbirds with quarter acre lots for winter homes on Georgia Southern railroad. 4200 buys a new Hamilton street house Fifth ward with flexible terms. 1400 buys Croton five room house on large lot renting for 110 monthly. 1850 buys six room corner home Sankey and West North streets. claim you cannot build for 2000.
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