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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
Mayor Lusk plots drastic action to curb a dog nuisance threatening public safety. He may order police to shoot unmuzzled and unlicensed dogs and prosecute owners who let licensed dogs roam. City and county officials arrange Pasteur therapy for bite victims, as the crisis grows with nine bite cases reported in a week.
Heirs of D Nolop sue in Chelan County Superior Court over 160 acres valued at 1 600 000 for part of Wenatchee business and residence districts. C Will Shaffer represents minor heirs basing claim on US Supreme Court ruling reversing Washington court. Land includes county courthouse church hotel city park within original city plat. Miss Hattie Rutter visiting relatives.
Charles W. Duff of 111 South Lafayette Street sought police protection after a quarrel with a traveling blacksmith named Kelley, who allegedly threatened Duff’s life. A sheriff's warrant for Kelley’s arrest was issued. Kelley says Duff was the aggressor.
Spokane July 24 Lillis F Smith calls a district canvass showing 1908 wheat expected to meet average yields. If continued in the Big Bend area total production across 12 eastern Washington counties could exceed 20 million bushels with more No 1 wheat than two years ago. Banks in Spokane and Inland Empire hold ample capital. Spokane deposits total 23,073,598 with cash reserves bolstered by reserve city status requiring 95 percent of deposits kept as cash.
Toledo priests meet with Right Rev. Felix Boff as Rome considers a division of the Cleveland diocese. The large see may yield two bishops after the death of Bishop Hortsmann. Names of candidates are kept secret while Rome weighs selections.
Dr W J Carroll of Pittsburg will preach Sunday at First M E church with Dr B E Higley absent. Evening services unite with North Jefferson churches at First Presbyterian. Dr E S Krause of Chicago seminary to preach at St John s Lutheran church both morning and evening. St Paul s Lutheran joins St John s for the evening service.
Newport July 24 Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright is expected to take command of the Atlantic battleship fleet when it returns. Admiral Sperry is said to be assigned to other duties after bringing the ships home, with Wainwright likely as his successor.
Mandanab Musser wife of Jonas Musser died at her home in Boardman township where she had lived all her life.
K J Hendricks of Ellwood City sues Glen Manufacturing Co for 20000 over a contract dispute. He owns a patent machine used in making woven wire mats the company has been manufacturing. Negotiations for sale of patents stalled after tentative acceptance.
Beaver Falls Union Sunday schools gathered at The Point in Ellwood July 24 with reps from Beaver Falls and College Hill and Rochester. Activities included quoiting contests base ball five innings and races for all ages with prizes. Free lemonade and coffee were served.
Ellwood City July 24 Em ployees of the P and L E railroad picnic at Cascade park tomorrow. Agent W J Kirk and the local office force relay duties at the station and park to give all employees a chance to meet brethren and enjoy a day in the woods. Archie McBride J W Mattocks and H E Wilson join Kirk in the town’s hospitality.
In Ellwood City on July 24 a rat trap at Whistler's store misfired trapping a cat. The cat injured its leg while the trap itself was left battered and unusable. Rats were reported rampaging as the event unfolded with both trapped cat and trap out of commission.
Ellwood City July 24 C J D Strohecker of Zelienople president of the Hazel Dell and Ellwood City electric line visited the town in the interests of the company. He did not confirm fall construction but said activity is anticipated and plans to connect the local line with Beaver valley lines will be made soon.
W J Kirk head of Ellwood board of trade transportation committee visited Harmony and Zelienople to promote the Ellwood day outing at Rock Point set for August 20. He notes up country residents are likely to attend and transportation preparations will accommodate travel to and from the event.
John Clark secretary of the Clydesdale Stone company was in Ellwood City to oversee operations. Quarries are working steadily all season with no expected slackness in stone business. Stone is being mined for abutment work on the P. and L. E. railroad bridge over the Ohio River at Beaver.
Ellwood City shows stronger business than Beaver Falls area, according to J R Sanders yard master of the P L B road who visited Ellwood City yesterday. He notes the lower valley is busy but not as active as Ellwood City.
Rev. Father J. W. Sharp of St. Marys church leaves Sunday afternoon for a stay in the Adirondack mountains. He will also visit Atlantic City before returning. Father P. Maher returns Saturday after a sojourn in the Adirondacks.
Mrs. P. W. Blocher reports state troops encamped at Ellwoop City near Gettysburg have seen three men die and many horses perish from the heat during the encampment.
Mr. McKee advertises today for 50 men and women to buy Dr Howard’s specific cure for constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents per 60-dose package. The ad promises a money refund if relief is not achieved and highlights improved digestion, appetite, and bowel regulation.
An ad-style summary promoting Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women with pelvic weakness and related symptoms. The copy claims strong relief and permanent benefit, citing glyceric extracts, alcohol-free formula, and endorsements from medical writers. It emphasizes known composition and warns against unknown substitutes, also mentioning Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original Little Liver Pills.
Ellwood City reports Dr. Silas Stevenson carrying cooling buttermilk in tablet form this hot season. He touts a portable dairy remedy that can be dissolved in water or swallowed dry, claiming it to be the first tablet of its kind produced in the country and offering the same medicinal advantage in any preparation.
Ellwood City July 24 John G McKim known as the Deacon retires from work and heads into Mercer county seeking rest. He may be found near Grove City with a glass.
J. W. Offutt visited New Castle yesterday while T. A. Wilson traveled to Pittsburg on business. R. T. Brown and J. S. Glenn, both of New Castle, were in town. G. W. Atwood of Sharon called on business. Miss Vesta Powell left for Collinsville for vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Winter Triggs of Youngstown visit I. E. Newton. Miss Bessie Curry headed to New Springfield for several weeks with relatives.
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