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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
6
A trio of lighthearted New Castle vignettes includes four Fourth ward boys discussing their mothers and a lawyer who charges a dog bite case with a sharp bill. Also recounted is a gas man etiquette quip about entry and door handling and a playful jab at service manners.
Eastbrook notes list residents and visitors this week including N. O. Allen of Volant visiting friends, Mr. and Mrs. John Crowl of New Castle and Mrs. S. S. Hutchinson visiting Mrs. Patton, others from Cleveland Boston Youngstown and Pleasant Valley also mentioned visiting relatives and returning home.
Washington reports the American battleship fleet sailed from Rio Janeiro toward Punta Arenas today. The cablegram from Admiral Evans commanding was received confirming the move.
Sunday visits and family updates fill Lilyville scenes as Roy McDonell and family spend time with his mother while Whistler’s wife and children return from Ohio. J R Nogel visits his aunt near Pleasant Hill and Blanche Potter returns to school after illness. Mrs George Nogel, in Beaver for eye treatment, has come home with little hope of restoring sight.
Mrs. Wm. McCray is on the sick list. Frank Forbes is confined to his room by an attack of quinsy. Willis Heckathorn and family of Mt. Hermon called on relatives here last Sabbath. James Ray has built a veranda at his residence. Neshannock U. P. church youths plan an oyster supper at Joseph Wallace’s home on Thursday night January 23.
About 500 people attended a Tuesday evening reception for Grace Erhardt the new YWCA secretary at First Methodist church. Rev E E Higley urged nonmembers to join. Officers and committees led by Mrs J C Norris organized the event with music and refreshments from 8 to 10.
A Probate Court jury ruled Captain John M. Clapp legally domiciled in the District of Columbia, affecting an estate valued over 2 million dollars. The suit by his daughter Frances C. Hall of Pittsburg sought New York residency to alter trusts, but the will provides her share as trust income.
Vienna moves to curb self harm by forming a special committee after 1907 suicide figures show 356 men and 108 women killed themselves and 441 men and 189 women attempted suicide. Emperor Francis Joseph takes an interest in the inquiry.
New York Democrats announce backing for William Jennings Bryan at the Denver convention. The planned anti Bryan conference at the Waldorf was canceled as notable figures failed to respond, signaling Bryan’s strength on the first ballot and the lack of solid anti Bryan reach in the state.
Hundreds of workers at Shepango and Greer tin mills Standard Steel Car Carnegie Steel and Pennsylvania Engineering Works will share a large employer payday next Saturday. Several hundred thousand dollars will be paid to plant workers, many of whom have not been paid since Christmas as plants run steadily. Merchants expect uplift from the payday in the city.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers forms committees in Indianapolis. Twin Sullivan defeats Joe Thomas in Los Angeles. A 12 year old boy in Cleveland is detained for a fatal street shooting. A 70 year old groom-to-be hires a 12 year old NY housekeeper who saves a woman from gas. Senator Davis leaves his daughter's home to pursue marriage. Curzon aides predict no contest over Irish peer seat. Six day bicycle race resumes with teams aiming 21 mph. Maryland Trust suit settled in New York over a $38,350,000 lumber deal. German court defense for Counts Monenau and Luper in military trial.
An 8 year old Wampum boy faced a judge over incorrigibility, with action deferred. A hearing before Squire Parshall at Wampum concerns the boy’s stepmother charged with assault and battery after an aunt accused cruelty to her husband’s son. The case may be straightened out after the hearing.
Attorney Robert K. Aiken spoke on The True Source of Law to a attentive audience at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening. He argued that Christian ethics is the basis of law and next month plans a debate on local option versus Brooks law with Herman Hess leading the affirmative and Lew Genkinger the negative.
Traders' and Mechanics' Bank, a state institution in Pittsburg, was closed today by order of the state bank examiner. The bank reports paid up capital of 100000 dollars and deposits around 360000 dollars.
Chicago reports John Florian, 68, and his wife, 77, chose to die by carbolic acid at their home 2852 Wallace Street rather than become a public burden. Neighbors were told of their poverty and hardship after they declined aid and were found by Charles Abler and his wife who called.
Mercer will hold license court on Monday February 3 at which liquor dealers seeking licenses and their attorneys will be present to be questioned by the court. An interesting session is anticipated.
Hillsville, William Ferrell, an elderly resident, is reported seriously ill, with relatives and local community informed of his condition.
Charles Robinson, hospitalised in Youngstown with pneumonia, was brought home to Hickory township in White's ambulance Tuesday evening. His condition remains critical.
From New York reports E. J. O'Brien gives totals of steamship passengers arriving from foreign countries during the year just closed. First cabin 4961 dollars, second cabin 156470 dollars, steerage 1260186 dollars. The vast majority were immigrants to this country.
Leading medical writers and teachers from several schools praise Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach and catarrhal conditions. It lists ingredients like Black Cherrybark and Golden Seal, claims relief for bronchial throat and lung affections, and notes a glyceric extract base without alcohol or habit forming drugs. A booklet of authorities' extracts can be mailed on request.
Removal notice states the New Castle Paint and Varnish Company office is moved to the new address of Secretary and Treasurer Chester W. Wallace at 66 Pittsburg Street 13016.
A local dining hall advertises meals at 26 cents and meal tickets offering 21 meals for four dollars. Miss Della Trumbo is named as proprietress and the spot is promoted as the best place in town to eat, urging crowds to follow to the Dean block College dining hall.
A partial list names Guiseppe Capogneo Caterina Coppetto and Carl L. Smith and Eleanor Gregor Roy Zigler Ruth Matthews from West Pittsburg and New Castle detailing residents connected to the area.
John asks about tea choices. Priscilla declares Rocky Mountain Tea the best. She notes it makes lovely complexions and adds a playful remark about Hollister. The exchange centers on preferences and product pride.
Pittsburg Pa Jan 22 Honest John B Larkin city controller was found dead in bed early today at his residence. The death is reported as unexpected with no immediate signs of foul play. Authorities opened a routine inquiry as detectives awaited further details.
Mahoning township Harbor school reports January attendance at 94 percent. Students with perfect attendance: Hazel Eckles Stewart Patton Richard Walters Howard Cox Raymond Patterson Walter Cox. One day absent: John Bingle John Patterson. Cora Hutchinson, Teacher.
Boy F. Brandon rents his 14 North Mercer street room and all shelving is for sale at a big bargain as it must go out at once. See him at 65 East Washington street immediately if interested.
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