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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
8
The New Wilmington bank stockholders elected officers for the year. Re elected: President J H Porter Vice President J H Veazey Secretary and Treasurer Howell T Getty. Directors R S Mercer S W Price J H Porter J H Veazey H T Getty. Howell T Getty cashier.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine ailments including headaches back pain and pelvic distress. It claims to strengthen the system aid pregnancy and ease childbirth while addressing nervous conditions and various functional disorders.
State Highway Commissioner Joseph W. Hunter issued an official order requiring property owners along old state roads to relocate fences that encroach on highway widths. An investigation across several counties shows many roads are only half to two thirds of their original width.
W. E. Browne formerly of New Castle and now head of co operative stores in New Castle and Sharon pleaded not guilty Tuesday at Sharon to not complying with Pennsylvania law as president of a foreign corporation. He will have another hearing this afternoon.
Eye care notice offers free eye examinations and lens replacement. Broken lenses are fixed and new lenses fitted into old frames. Prompt repair work available. Dr Likens, refractionalist, located at 33 N. Mercer Street, 12414.
Noah Culler was killed after being drawn into a sawmill engine at a facility near Youngstown. The incident occurred Tuesday with emergency responders taking about ten minutes to stop the machine.
An indictment was returned at Youngstown yesterday for Wallace Sanatich aged 18 who is alleged to stabbed a companion George Thomas to death in a saloon fight.
A major oil discovery on the Jacob Cambaugh lease in Petersville, Butler County, is reported as the largest and most productive well in 25 years. Thomas W. Falls is a leading stockholder. after drilling into a 100-foot sand previously disappointing, the well yielded continuous oil and gas flowing to the surface from a boulder well with ten feet of oil bearing sand.
Manager Genkinger of the opera house announces securing The Great Divide the hit play made famous by Margaret Anglin and Henry Miller. The company will be directed by the author and the date February 6 or 6 is to be announced later. Local theatre lovers look forward to the production here.
A Lawrence County justice of the peace, en route to Butler, fell ill with the grip and was fined five dollars plus costs. He blamed rock and rye as a tempting remedy and expressed reluctance at paying the penalty, saying duty compelled the fine despite his sympathy.
Sharon reports developments expected soon in the Dahringer murder mystery. Dahringer was shot at the American Steel Foundry works on September 30. Authorities could not determine if death came from a slug or a shot. District Attorney Cochran and Coroner Walker had the body exhumed and an autopsy held.
George G. Stitzinger filed nomination papers for school controller in the Second ward. Eli Gaston filed for constable in Shenango township and FE N. Houk for registering assessor in the first precinct of the same township.
A historic sale listing ladies and children undergarments with January clearance prices. Items include corset covers, underskirts, slips, drawers, and muslin garments in various trims and sizes, with sale prices mostly in cents and small discounts from regular costs.
Rev. Francis M. Biddle spoke to Union Veteran Legion members and friends in U. V. L. hall, replacing Rev. Brooks who failed to attend due to illness. Biddle delivered a stirring, well received talk on Lincoln’s 1861 call for troops, praising the era’s spirit. An open meeting is planned for next month.
Harry K. Daugherty of Grove City, brother of J. M. Daugherty, was confirmed by the senate as a member of the Spanish Treaty Claims commission. Appointed last summer on Senator Knox’s recommendation to replace Dikema of Michigan, his confirmation followed opposition from ex Senator Chandler, the commission chair, who then resigned.
It is probable that a non suit will be taken in the case of Henry Clark against the Phoenix Accident Insurance company unless the plaintiff appears at the present term of court. The case is not on the printed list but there was an understanding it should be tried, Clark's attorney reported no further word.
Westminster students threaten to leave the school if the honor system is continued, signaling a campus dispute over ethics policy and student dissent.
The dealer states they buy in small quantities and rarely have old or shop worn items, emphasizing there is no panic or emergency sale.
A special meeting is held at the hall tonight at seven to arrange funeral details for William Arta. Acting chief Chas Handell announces the gathering.
Tom Musser of Moravia was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Officer Eberle on suspicion of involvement in the theft of clothing from William Noss of East Wabash Avenue last Sunday. Musser had sold about $30 worth of stolen clothing for $2.50. Noss later identified the items. Mrs. Musser was also arrested on receiving stolen goods charges. A hearing is set for Thursday before a New Castle alderman. Items listed: seven pairs of ruffled curtains, one suit, one hat, two caps, 45 feet of rubber hose, and six ladies’ skirts.
Rosario Serge, condemned for Tony Conti's murder, told his brother Joe Serge in Du Bois Pennsylvania that a new trial had been refused. Only relatives nearby are Joe Serge and a cousin in Franklin, who funded his defense and plan to raise more for a Supreme Court appeal.
Rev. R. W. Christian, formerly pastor of St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion, was in the city yesterday. He now runs the School of Industry at New Haven, Pa., similar to Rev Kincaid's institution north of the city, and also lectures on topics such as How to Be Rich Without Money.
It is reported that Charles Hart, president of Inland Steel, will retire after the annual directors meeting in February. Edwin N. Ohl and Alexis W. Thompson hold the controlling interest in the company.
Walter Davis formerly of Cleveland was killed Tuesday at the National Malleable Casting Company plant in Sharon. He was crushed between a shed and a switch engine in the fatal incident.
All carpenters are requested to be present at the meeting Thursday evening January 16 1908. Business of importance. 12313s Eat anything you want don’t starve yourself for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain tea cleanses the bowels and stomach and makes digestion easy. 35c Tea or Tablets. J C Wallace.
A United Press list recalls major theatre disasters from 1811 Richmond to 1907 Barnsley. It notes fatalities at Richmond Virginia 70, Brooklyn 295, Vienna 800, Darvo Italy 50, Govi Japan 75, Glasgow 14, Paris Opera Comique 200, London Hebrew club 17, Exeter 77, Seattle 30, Philadelphia 14, Washington 22, Milwaukee 76, Baltimore 27, China 220, Paris Duchess d Alencon 143, Detroit 15, and Chicago 583 amid Mr Bluebeard production.
Miss Lou Martin and other New Castle visitors are listed along with weekly social notes. Crescent Portland Cement reports ground broken for a new plant but work stalled awaiting better weather. K of P Lodge from Wampum visits Mahoningtown and plans a union meeting, with discussions on venue involving New Castle, Ellwood City, and other towns.
The Knights express they are eager to host visiting knights and hope the hospitality will be a token of Wampum for the grand union meeting of the Knights of Pythias.
Letters of administration issued to John Lamm in the estate of his mother Nancy Lamm late of Slipperyrock township.
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