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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
4
A local paper from THE NEWS COMPANY announces its publication schedule and street corner offices at Corner Sycamore Street and Apple Alley.
An editorial lauds the Republican party's 60 year history led by Lincoln and others, stressing unity, national duty, and the dangers of elevating individuals like Bryan. It argues the party's power to shape policy rests with its delegates and governing bodies, not with a single figure.
John Vilagi faced assault and battery charges from his brother in law Fedore. Alderman Mayne had called for a cease and expected a trial today, but George intervened and the matter was dropped after payment of costs.
A new Magyar Presbyterian church was dedicated in Beaver Falls. The service concluded with a parade in which Hungarians from nearby cities participated.
In Great Barrington Massachusetts on January 28 a house fire at John Pell’s residence trapped six occupants including Pell his 3 year old son Everett, guest Robert Clark and three servants. The dog barked alerting Pell who woke and guided the group to escape from a rear balcony. The mansion and contents valued at 23000 dollars were destroyed.
A wry local column lampoons politics and weather with quips about Penrose candidates church friction and ice making. The piece notes a West Side woman seeking a meter on her husband and recalls a classroom joke about a nose running and feet smelling amid small town manners and misfits.
Personal and political allies view Samuel J. Chambers as a strong contender for one of three Democratic nominations for county commissioner. A lifelong North Beaver native with deep local ties, Chambers has livery, farming, road work, and Royal Arch Deputy leadership experience, boosting his municipal reach and perceived fitness for public trust.
Rev. D. M. Cleland, superintendent, aims to open the school next Monday if $500 can be raised by then to cover preliminary expenses. The board expects local funding via Treasurer W. H. Grove at Home Trust. Over 125 foreign population youths have expressed interest, and Lincoln’s birthday dedication with a U. S. flag will honor patriotism. Butler previously contributed 1200 to start the work. the school now operates with three teachers and 385 adult English learners. The citizens’ board list includes W. T. Dougherty as president and many community members.
Ellwood City Company No 32 Uniform Bank of the Knights of Pythias held its annual election in the First National Bank building with two thirds turnout in dress uniform. Officers elected for the year include Captain W J Moore First Lieutenant M Klingensmith Second Lieutenant James P Cope Recorder Chris Innes and Treasurer Frank Powell.
The city YWCA directors voted to pursue affiliation with the state association. A Philadelphia convention is set for February 13 to 16, but local units will wait to send delegates. Permanent rooms in the Woods block are not ready until mid spring. Plans include a lunch service, a circulating library of about 150 books, rest and reading rooms, a dining area, kitchen, and gym. A fund drive targets $3,000 for equipment and maintenance in the first year, with 18 committee members each raising $100 in six weeks.
A playful piece notes a man who dug his way to freedom, then ventured to Panama in the canal zone. The verse imagines his further digs with humor and references Groundhog Day and arctomys monax in a lighthearted, local tone.
A New Castle police report describes the city lockup filled with 12 to 30 unemployed tramps seeking shelter. They sleep on the cement floor with only shoes and stockings, as hard times push more applicants to seek a warm, safe place to rest.
Mike Dugan of South Jefferson street filed his nomination papers for constable in the Fifth ward. He has served nearly three years on the police force and recently resigned due to ill health after a bout with typhoid fever. Dugan has lived in New Castle nineteen years and enjoys broad local support.
The Yoke Fellows Quartet of the Y M C A will star at a Lowellville Young Men's club entertainment on Wednesday night. Rev. Madgar of Youngstown will join the program as part of the evening's exercises.
Moses Thompson aged 85 and Mary Brush aged 80 are dead in a tragedy at Sheakleyville Mercer County authorities report the fatalities occurred at their residence.
Do you have engraved calling cards as a sign of taste. Cheap printed cards are discouraged. This week the offer covers any plate script and 100 cards for 1.25 or 100 ecards printed from your own design.
A petition from West side residents and property owners asks New Castle Electric to provide a circuit for parts of McCleary avenue and Harbor street. The request was presented at a joint council session and referred to the electrical committee.
In Youngstown the local option issue dominated Sunday sermons as nearly all ministers preched on the topic Local option discussions reflected public interest and church leaders urged restraint and careful consideration of the vote.
An old newspaper ad warns that rheumatism can cause severe heart related conditions and sudden deaths. It promotes Bloodine as a guaranteed cure with a 50 cent bottle and recommends Bloodine Rheumatic Liniment for acute pains in chronic cases.
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