Fifth Ward Grocers Robbed by Local Youth Gang
Local merchants report a gang of boys in the Fifth ward targeted grocery stores since before Christmas. The scheme involved charging goods to customers with false names, then discovered when bills appeared. Arrests are planned with Detective Logan and District Attorney Young to pursue the uniform pattern across multiple shops.
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Fifth Ward
Brown's
Logan
Atorney Young
Sheep Hill
Jameson
Jones’ Moravia Street
Huston
Lewis
Long Avenue
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
South Jefferson Street
William Jameson
Young Jameson
Dr Pierce's Favorite and Pellets Promise Relief for Female Ailments
A vintage advertisement asserts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription relieves pelvic organ weakness and related symptoms. It claims extensive endorsements from medical writers, notes alcohol free glyceric extract, and warns against unknown substitutes. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Opening of New Electric Road in Progress
The Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle Street Railroad reports final delivery of 12 cars from St Louis Car Co within ten days. Cars arrived at Callery and stored at Hidewau awaiting opening of the line, with uncertain start date but hope for spring operations. Grading and track progress continue, poles erected, wiring prepared, and weather delay hampering completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Transfer of Title to Beadel of One Acre on Franklin Ave
Clare P. DuShane transfers one acre on Franklin avenue to Edward W. Beadel for one dollar in consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare P. DuShane
Edward W. Beadel
Franklin Avenue
Buckwheat Cakes and Pure Maple Syrup
A discussion of pure maple syrup regulation and adulteration highlights that buckwheat cakes with Simon Pure maple syrup represent a trusted breakfast. The article notes widespread adulteration, price increases after laws take effect, and risks of near maple or maple flavored substitutes.
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Simon
Receiver John H Painter Heads South America Trip
John H Painter of New Castle Savings and Trust, confirmed by Dauphin county court, travels to South America with his brother for health reasons. They will visit major ports toward the equator, possibly reaching southern extremity, postponing return to April or May. Marcus Feuchtwanger chairs the committee handling receivership in Painter’s absence. Washington county coal bonds disposition awaits his return and likely sale in a improved money market.
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John H. Painter
New Castle Savings and Trust Company
Dauphin County
South America
Marcus Feuchtwanger
Washington County
Painter
Harry Datillo
Seventh Ward
South Cedar Street
Italy
New Castle
Datillo
Pennsylvania
Growth of Methodism in United States Minsters and Membership
Statistics dated January 1, 1908 show 19,190 Methodist Episcopal ministers in the United States, with total church membership at 3,303,221 an increase of 68,697. Sunday schools number 34,356. officers and teachers 361,375. scholars 3,007,611. Church buildings total 29,523. parsonages 13,079. Net membership growth for the century’s first years tallies 374,388. seven year rise 305, L21 with 10,435 percent. Deaths 287,5. foreign conferences see North India gain 16,441. United States conferences top gains Southern California 11,131 Pittsburg 11,002 East Ohio 7,924 Erie 3,707 West Virginia 1,561.
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Methodist Episcopal
United States
North India
Southern California
Pittsburg
East Ohio
Erie
West Virgina
Principals Meet Monday Evening at New Castle High
The Princi pals association of New Castle schools will hold its regular meeting Monday evening in the high school. C C Shaffer of Highland school will open with a discussion on advantages and disadvantages of departmental teaching. Miss Sue Grace has returned from Cleveland after visiting local residents.
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Principals’ Association of the
New Castle
C. C. Shaffer
The
Highland School
Sue Grace
East Street
Cleveland
Wilbur Grace
Fred Grace
Reverend Hershey Plans Move to First Church of New Castle
Dr. S H Hershey confirms he will take charge of the First church of New Castle. He speaks in Wooster at the University library where his Wooster congregation agrees to dissolve pastoral ties. Mrs Hershey’s health may prevent her from joining February 1 departure. dismissal to Shenango Presbytery to be arranged at Wooster Presbytery meeting this week.
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McArdle
Amalgamated Association
New Castle
Pride
New Castle Lodge
Bowers
Fidelis Lodge Hall
S. H. Hershey
News
University of Wooster At Wooster
Dr. Hershey
Wooster
Diamond Restaurant Offers Discount Meal Ticket
A local restaurant promotes a 21 meal ticket at two ninety for a 10 day special. Customers may try a single meal before purchasing. The offer includes homemade pies cakes and salads with the dining room next to the Fountain Inn. D E Tid is the proprietor.
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Diamond Restaurant
Fountain Inn
D. E. Tid
Stoves Reopened After Three-Week Shutdown
The Baldwin-Graham plant of the Pittsburg Stove and Range Company resumed operations Monday morning after a three week suspension. A full force of employees reported at 7 o clock, with over 100 assigned to steady positions. A large backlog of orders and new receipts promise continuous activity through winter.
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Greer Tin Mill
Shenango
McArdle
Baldwin-Graham
Pittsburg Stove and Range Company
Chemical Works
New Castle
8. P
Local residents listed as sick and traveling in Mahoning area
The report lists numerous Mahoning town residents on the sick list or traveling over the weekend. Names include James Hettenbaugh Dal Daugherty Ed Patton and Mrs. Charles Owens with others from West Madison and Mahoning avenues. Several are recovering from illness while some visit relatives in Niles Pittsburg and Erie.
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Son Avenue
James Hettenbaugh
Dal Daugherty
Mahoning Town
Kent
Ed Patton
Cleveland
Frank Spencer
Mahoning Avenue
Charles Owens
North Cedar Street
Will Craven
Youngstown
Lavina Mitcheltree
West Madison Avenue
Frank Carmen
South Cedar Street
Niles, C
Ben Agan
Mahoning Pharmacy
Pittsurg
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Miss Richards
James Warren
Sharon
New Castle Junction
Shenango Tin Mill
NEW Castle News
Itsburg Street
Pittsburg, Butler, Harmony and
Vermont
New York
U. S
Love
Megown
Baldwin-Graham Foundry
Mahoningtown
Tubtown
Mahoning River
Mount Jackson Bridge
F. Grant
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marion Evers
Canadaigua
American Can Company
St. Charles Hotel
Europe
M. Wilson Keith
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
Rev. McCormick
Central Church
Employe
Universal Sanitary Pottery Company
Mike Lambiase
Montgomery Avenue
E. D. Jackson
Tubetown
Sample
Carl McQuiston
North Liberty Street
J. H. Shankweiler
Shenango Mill
Red” Bowers
Watch Tower
Watch Tower Bible Society
K. of P.hall
East Cherry Street
Union
Will Ward
St.Carles_ hotel
Butler
William Stirtz
South Lafayette Street
Helen Simpson
Wampum
E. A. Horchler
East Madison Avenue
Ashtabula
Dorris Clark
North Beaver Township
F. S. Paterson
West Madi
Lawrence County
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Bell Phone
Washington and Jefferson Sts
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
New Castle, PA
the National Bank OF Lawrence
H. V. Brown
West Pittsburg
Mr. Brown
Thomas Grant
Inn
Christina Jackson
West Clayton Street
Sample Hardware Company
May McConahy
Wampa
Albert McConahy
South
Ralph Black
New Castle Forge and Bolt Company
John Dengan
Standard Steel Car Company
Albert Welsh
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