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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
2
In New Castle a classroom moment ponders conscience with a child’s remark about a father’s strap. A minister asks a South New Castle woman her life’s consolation and a shy reply follows. A four year old jokes about wrong feet. Attorney Martin shares a cold tale about coughing up ten cent pieces at the courthouse.
Meadville will ban milk sales after March 7 unless cows are tuberculin tested. The Greenville Record notes the threat of a milk famine if producers and dealers persist in resisting the board of health measures adopted at a Tuesday meeting, January 7, requiring sales only from tested cows.
Milkmen have 60 days to comply by having their herds inspected with a March 7 deadline for sale of non inspected milk. The rule targets dairy sellers to ensure product safety and traceability.
Personal letters are sent to county road supervisors inviting them to a good roads convention called by Judge Porter at the courthouse on February 5. Most supervisors are expected to attend barring illness. Prominent speaker Joseph W. Hunter, state highway commissioner, will be present.
A discussion in New Castle explored securing Bid Paint Works to relocate its operations here. Advocates argued cheaper production for paint and cans, plus local job gains, while a plan to affiliate the chamber of commerce with a new business men’s group surfaced amid concerns the chamber was dormant. About 30 citizens attended.
Frank Higman charged with false pretense by D. E. Tedrick received a partial hearing before Alderman Ranney. Tedrick, who owns a restaurant on the Diamond, says Higman obtained a meal ticket under the name Frank Johns by claiming he worked for the tin can company. He did not fulfill the deal, and Tedrick sued. The case will likely be settled.
Miss Emma Barkley of Isle and Miss Mary Barkley of New Castle visit their mother over Sunday. Roy English, a senior at the high school, has left school to teach at the Hickory Mill school in Lawrence County.
Yellow ear corn offered for sale at a good price by Roy A Long. Located on White and Neal streets, price noted as £ 823.
John McCurdy, long thought lost or dead after vanishing last September, reappeared Friday night at his Hillsville home. His return, described as quiet, followed by a swift report to his wife and children, ended months of fear as neighbors recalled his former reliability as a quarry engine fireman. A Kansas postcard hinted he was alive, planning to come home, and the family welcomed him back despite hardships.
The News reports the Fourth ward resident J S Long has announced his candidacy for county auditor. A lifelong Republican, Long has served as deputy sheriff and later ran the College dining hall in the Dean block. He is praised for qualifications and broad local support.
Joe Mercer released from county jail last Saturday met Pick Lee in the Fifth ward near Mercer home on Mill street. A melee ended with both men charged with assault and battery and bailed for hearings. Lee testified at a prior trial and claims threats as letters and a skinned nose were shown. Hearings set for next week.
Sheriff John W. Waddington obtained court permission Friday afternoon to sell the H. J. Thomas grocery store in bulk after seizure on an execution by the H. C. Christy Company.
George Dillinger aged 45 died and his 15 year old son was seriously hurt when the buggy they rode in was struck by a Bessemer locomotive near Greenville. The accident underscores the dangers of railroad crossing areas in rural waterways.
Services for Mrs. Saran Williams wife of John Williams of 272 Arlington avenue were held Friday at 2 pm at the Third United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev J Elmer Campbell. A large crowd attended and many floral tributes were sent. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Robert Amberson Joseph Woods Arthur Scott Willis Stickle Thomas Hamilton and Earl Drushel.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe purifier for the stomach and bowels, improving breath and complexion. It cites a Buffalo physician praising the product, notes the lozenges cost twenty five cents, and invites readers to request a free trial package from F A Stuart Co of 200 Stuart Michigan Building.
Mr and Mrs Angelo Mastondi of 110 Wayne Street Seventh Ward mourn the loss of their three and a half year old son Petro Mastondi who died Friday evening from pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 PM with interment at St Viuts.
Funeral services for Nicholas O'Donnell of Bluff Street were held at 4 pm Friday in St Marys Church with Rev Father Maher officiating. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery.
Nomination papers circulate for Attorney E. F. G. Harper to join the board of school controllers from the Second ward. He previously served on the board from the Sixth ward, resigning after moving, and advocated competitive bidding on contracts and public-interest decisions. If elected, he would be a valuable addition.
One case of pneumonia was reported to the health officer yesterday. It concerns Mrs. Ida Williams of 272 Arlington avenue who has pneumonia.
Francis Cirnett was arrested Friday evening at 7 by Lieut Deskin on a charge of incorrigibility and committed to jail to await a hearing.
Teachers of Pulaski township held a regular Friday evening institute in the Frizzleburg school house. County superintendent W. Lee Gilmore read on Ideal Education, Anna Perry spoke on Co operation of Parents, and T B Shields discussed Practical Education. Margaret McConahay read an essay. Coral Paden serves as secretary.
Ira C. English, formerly of New Castle, is appointed postmaster at McDonald Tennessee after two years in business there. He served as clerk and assistant postmaster before taking the role upon the former official's death. He once worked in Brown and Hamilton’s store and was active in the First Presbyterian church.
Joseph Parnell collapsed on Washington Street shortly before dinner. Officer Bob Hanna assisted in reviving him. Parnell suffered facial cuts and bruises, was placed in a patrol wagon, and taken to the lockup on a drunkenness charge.
The two suspects brought back to Youngstown faced bond of 3000 dollars each. The woman pleaded guilty while the man pleaded not guilty.
A mass meeting of laboring men will be held in Youngstown on Tuesday night to protest alleged wrongful imprisonment of machinists in Pittsburg.
Nellie Buchanan visits New Castle while L R Davidson makes a business stop at Oil City. Mead Clark buys a horse to train for the track. A poor turnout at the Presbyterian lecture due to bad weather. Sylvester Gibson learns of his brother Samuel's death near Kings Chapel. Dr Harry Gilkey of Iowa visits his Mercer county-born parents. Pulaski Republicans plan a caucus for February nominations. F H Dabbs returns from Pittsburg after his brother in law's death. Mrs Dabbs improves. Joseph Campbell, B&O brakeman from North Jefferson, visits Cleveland.
The New Bedford Creamery company is incorporated with a capital stock of 2750 dollars. The officers will be five managers who will have charge.
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