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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
2
Fred Rosena, jailed for the murder of John Chocco, pushed for an Italian detective to curb crime among foreigners. He hoped to sway county commissioners, claiming cost savings and effectiveness. Rosena remains jailed after sentencing. his self defense plea is noted, with a physician saying no illness found.
Hot Springs Virginia July 15 United Press: Taft reviews Roosevelt's acceptance speech and letters as he prepares his own address with about 3500 words. Taft plans extensive references and consults Washington for sources while his letter may exceed Roosevelt's in length.
Letters of administration for Oliver H. P. Brown late of the Second ward were granted to his brother William M. Brown by Recorder Eakin. Brown died intestate with a sizable Washington street business, awaiting settlement. Letters testamentary for Ethan Thomas Britton of Big Beaver township were issued to Maria I. Britton and Joseph C. Britton.
The state highways department has approved two macadamized road projects near Beaver Falls. The first runs from the Fort Wayne depot up the hill into Patterson township, meeting the Darlington road a mile from the depot. The second covers a section of the Darlington road near the Beaver Valley towns. Funds and work are planned for next year.
The Atlantic City baseball team has a winning streak aided by new signings. Roy Evans, formerly with Newcastle, is singled out for his remarkable early season performances contributing to the team’s success.
The Butler Times reports a Braddock man, William Dowler, has identified the Biddle brothers famous escape horse from Etna to Butler. Dowler, who has traced the horse’s career, confirms it is still in excellent condition and in his possession.
Pick up at Waldermere park in Erie Pennsylvania Saturday July 18. Special train departs P and L E depot at 8 10 a m city time. Round trip fares 1 25 for adults 65 cents for children. 27605
Special Officer Martin Riner arrested Tom Poulick and his wife as they tried to flee town by train on the P L E B road. River pursued, captured the man, and the pair were brought before a magistrate where the man settled the board bill and costs. They then departed on an evening train.
Rev. Lentz, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, is Ellwood City’s second oldest resident minister. He has served over six years, leads the volunteer fire department, and has never missed a town fire. He also serves as secretary of the board of health and supports progressive town interests.
Hazel Dell directors elected J. D. Pratt of Hoysdale principal at a special meeting. Four applicants competed, Pratt deemed best qualified. Salary rose from 55 to 60 dollars monthly. Pratt, a local teacher, recently completed a course at Allegheny College. The term opens August 31, a week earlier than prior years.
Captain Moon of the police force acted as a juryman at the Rosario Serge execution in the county jail. He had a sheriff handed invitation to assist on the scaffold but the sheriff used two deputies for the act. Moon and other witnesses deemed the hanging orderly and precisely prepared.
Preparations for the Beaver Falls and Ellwood street car line include securing four acres of land at Stockton's Run north of Morado. The site, rich in limestone ballast, was purchased via the Beaver Trust company to secure a right of way and potential further land additions to support an uninterrupted route and future improvements.
Hundreds of residents in Ellwood City were disappointed as scheduled street cars did not appear Tuesday. Company workers cleared tracks Monday sparking hope the service would start, but Tuesday passed without operation and no date for a regular run or distance was announced.
Ellwood City Italians traveled to New Castle hoping to witness the Serge hanging. Only two Italians were admitted to the jail as spectators, both serving as jurymen. Local Italians watched from a distance around the jail as the execution took place.
Harvey Aiken visited Beaver Falls today. S. A. Roelofs was in Pittsburg yesterday. George Waller of West Pittsburg visited town yesterday. Attorney J. W. Humphrey was in New Castle yesterday. Edward Wright of Beaver Falls visited town on business yesterday. Herman Seiple left for Butler for a two week business trip. George Kimmich of Pittsburg visited his brother Walter of the newsstand yesterday. Rev. James A. McDonald of the United Presbyterian church left town for vacation.
A large Newfoundland dog described as rabid by bystanders was killed Tuesday afternoon near the Cudahy establishment on South Mill street. No injuries or bites were reported.
An old advertisement-style cure proposes self treatment for piles using 6 drops Carbolic Acid 1 dram Zotan and 1-2 ounces Zinc Ointment mixed by a druggist. It instructs applying this mixture night and morning and asserts many people were cured.
Tony Monaco of New Castle told Squire Piper he sought police help to regain his two children who live with his wife in Beaver Falls. The wife had moved here and may have married Pasqual Reed, though records show no county marriage. Reed and Solphia Marta Reda reportedly married in New Brighton earlier this year, but details remain unconfirmed. Monaco favored a charge of alienation of affections. Reed has not been arrested.
Store advertises spring suits at half price featuring new cuts light colors and striped fabrics suitable for summer wear.
One lot of ladies separate coats offered at half price. Another lot of children's coats also discounted by fifty percent. Limited quantities available in this sale.
One rack offers skirts in Panama or Serges, plain colors and stripes, originally 7.50 to 8.50, now 3.90. A separate rack features stylish Walking Skirts in Panama or Serges, originally 9.50 to 10, sale price 4.90.
A local ad promotes waists priced originally 1.25 to 1.75 now 75 cents. Included are lace trimmed and embroidered white waists with various sleeve styles. Additional offers include waists at one third off and half price, wash coats at half price, and misses and children wash dresses at half price.
One lot of wash dresses at half price includes both one piece and two piece outfits with jumper styles also offered at half price.
The shop offers half price on all Spring Pattern Hats and Spring Trimmed Hats. Untrimmed Hats priced 1.00 to 3.00 now 25c 50c or 75c. Children’s Hats and Mull Hats marked down to 25c and 50c each.
Silk wash goods worth 50c yard now 20c lesser than half price. Mousselines valued 35c to 50c yard offered at 25c. 20c wash goods reduced to 12 4c per yard. Two tables show wash goods at 8c and 10c. Window display invites shoppers.
Lightweight dress goods in light colors for summer wear 40c per yard instead of 50c. Mohairs Panamas and mixed suitings 85c per yard from 1.00 to 1.25. Black Voiles 50c. Novelty silks 38c. 36 inch black taffeta 90c. Table of kimonos 25c. Ribbons 10c per yard Vallaces 10c per yard special. Suitcases 1.00 1.25. All colors linings 12 40c per yard.
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