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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
6
New Wilmington saw 1500 to 2000 spectators as Glidden autos rolled through town on Friday. Decorated streets and cautious speeds produced no accidents while furnace hill climbs drew cheers. Local residents and visiting guests attended events and the town patrolled routes to ensure safety.
A representative of the Anti-Saloon league will speak at the morning service Sunday at Fourth Presbyterian Church led by Rev. W. G. McConnell. An interesting address is expected.
An advertising pitch warns against mercury in remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from J. ae & Co Toledo Ohio. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials and free samples. The price is 75 cents per bottle.
The notice advertises a large sale at B and B in Pittsburgh's North Side for July 11 1908. It claims full department coverage including small items like neckwear gloves hosiery belts leather goods toilet requisites men furnishings shoes knit under wear with shelf emptying offers priced at a few cents to a dollar.
A march of 160 machinists and armed police camps near the Washington Terminal round house amid a growing strike. The union men seek higher wages for regular and overtime work, the deputy committee is discharged, and about sixty police patrol all approaches to the round house as all railroads entering Washington are drawn into the dispute.
Miss Tucker demonstrates a sheath skirt in The News office and at Charles W. Nolan's window. The fashion item, praised for safety and cooling effect, draws large crowds and generated widespread interest with 29 applicants for a demonstrator role and 2,900 inquiries.
Bishop Henry G. Potter is in a critical condition with waning strength. Physicians monitored him through the night as his son Alonzo Potter travels from New York. heart trouble and arterial hardening resist treatment and a sudden collapse is feared.
Funeral for Claude Trax, who died by his own action, was officiated by Rev. GC S Brooks at the First Christian church. Services were at the family residence with many friends present. Interment followed at Savannah cemetery. pallbearers were Cecil Spiers William Gallagher Harvey Barnes and Milton Barnes.
After a duration of illness and age related infirmities, Mrs Lavina Mitcheltree widow of W W Mitchelthree died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Frank Patterson 3 4 West Madison Avenue The age given is 76 years 8 months and 22 days The husband’s death preceded hers and she had resided with Mrs Mitcheltree The funeral is scheduled for Monday afternoon at 3 o clock.
Mrs Mary A McKinney aged 76, widow of James McKinney, died Friday at her son in law's home in Pittsburg. She leaves three sons, two daughters, a sister, and a brother James McGeorge of New Galilee Pa. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
A partial canvass of textile workers shows a potential general strike if wages are cut five percent in the cotton spinning trade. Master spinners press for cuts or factory closures as trade falters while workers say prosperity of past years should shield them from reductions.
Stamford Connecticut July 11 Robert Hunter millionaire Socialist declares at a local talk that Bryan will fail as Wall Street funds Taft and Tammany, with Morgan money backing the ticket while Hearst loses. He warns corporate control will keep Bryan from victory. Miss Louise Fleming of New York visits Mrs. J S Du Shane.
A Belfort district councillor, Henri Japy, complains he was proposed for the Legion of Honor but never received it. A clerical error placed his papers in Jules Japy’s file, leading to Jules receiving the medal by mistake. Authorities say Henri must wait for a future opportunity as decorations are limited.
A quote from E. L. Godkin asserts that no talk is harmless for it adds to unforeseeable forces guiding humanity’s destiny. Even minor remarks influence others, counteracting impressions and sparking ideas that alter the world’s course.
Reading in bed can cause astigmatism by straining eye muscles and altering cornea curvature. A Blind watch uses movable buttons on a relief dial to indicate hours, with the user feeling for the hour button and a strong minute hand for minutes.
Letters of administration granted for the estate of R C Cunningham late of Ellwood City Lawrence county Pa. Administrator D H Cunningham calls all indebted settle at once and all claims present for payment promptly. Ellwood City Pa June 27 July 4 11 18 25 Aug 1.
In the estate of Samuel M. Gibson of Neshannock township Lawrence county Pa letters of administration have been granted to Jennie B. Gibson administratrix c t a of New Castle Pa. All claimants against the estate should present them and debtors should settle promptly. Frank A. Hover attorney Newcastle Pa 24716-saturday
Love and Megown of New Castle offer Hindipo kidney cure and nerve tonic with a positive guarantee. They promise to refund the purchase price if it does not give full satisfaction and provide a 650 cent box by mail.
The American team won first honors at the Bisley international shoot ending today. Unofficial scores show America leading with 2,531, England 2,496, and Canada 2,439.
Wn. J. Bryan Will Not be Here But log rollers from 20 Woodmen camps will be at the park July 16.
The Daughters of the King of Trinity Church will meet Monday evening at 7 30 in the guild room of the church. The note mentions a prize in Frew's window dated July 21.
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