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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
4
Public notice states all payments and communications should be addressed to The News Company in New Castle Pennsylvania and not to any individual. The notice appears in the local paper pages circulated countywide and covers checks money orders drafts and correspondence.
Norman Mack of Buffalo, owner of the Times, named by the national committee and Bryan to lead the Democrats. The choice aims to secure publicist influence and fund-raising support, with Mack seen as capable though linked to Connors and Murphy. New York politics loom large as Bryan seeks broad unity.
The Standard Oil Co announced a rise in stock from 109 million to 600 million following a court ruling that a 29.24 million fine should not stand. Analysts suggest the increase aims to reduce quarterly dividend appearances. Rockefeller argues the vast dividends breed public distrust and questions profits versus methods.
New Castle's two city councils plan a meeting tonight to discuss representing the people. The article argues that the councils should act in the public interest and urges citizens to engage for their own concerns.
The writer argues for comprehensive dog control including licensing and year round muzzling with unconditional shooting of unrestrained dogs. They claim current ordinances are ineffective and urge New Castle council to act tonight to protect property and public health.
Mrs. Susan Gaston died at Shenango Valley hospital after a long illness at age 78 years. She lived in Shenango township since childhood, was a Savannah M E church member, and survived by two sons Eli and John, three brothers, and a sister. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 and 2:30 PM at Savannah M E church with interment there.
A collage of humor and observations from various papers. Jibes about home teams winning and losing, umpire spats, a dogged New York joke, and satirical lines on fashion, politics, and society. Wry remarks touch on vacations, religion, Turkish rights, and Willie Hearst.
Ella Maria Haut aged five days daughter of John and Mary Haut of 225 Superior street died Sunday. Funeral Monday at 11 00am with interment in Greenwood cemetery. Nick and Mary Pavucci of 214 South Norris street mourn their five month old daughter who died Saturday at 7 00pm from stomach trouble. interment Monday at 11 00am in St Vitus cemetery after services.
The New Castle ball club enforces ejectment rules at Cascade park after Charles Kelty was removed from the press box during a New Castle Sharon game. Kelty sues officers McClusky and Read for assault and battery, with hearings set for Tuesday evening. Read also swore out a warrant for Kelty on disorderly conduct.
A wild man named Leppo, frightened by a lightning strike that toppled a tent flagpole, attacked spectator John Dudley and bit his throat. Dudley, described as dying, was overwhelmed until an attendant forced the wild man’s mouth open with an iron stake.
Conferees from Washington, Beaver and Lawrence counties postponed a meeting to nominate a Democratic candidate for congress at Beaver County's request. Beaver hopes to field a candidate, but Lawrence and Washington are likely to unite behind H. Akens. No reason given beyond Beaver County not yet ready, and no new date set.
Dr J P Sharp from Philadelphia will speak Sunday morning at First United Presbyterian Church on Sabbath Observance. He is secretary of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath Association and is noted for his powerful delivery and deep subject knowledge.
William Mall the fugitive mayor of Egg Harbor New Jersey after an alleged embezzlement of 120000 writes to his wife asking her to leave with him. Mrs Mall says she is willing to forget and forgive and to join him to start a new life elsewhere.
Harry Davis is jailed awaiting a hearing on assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges. Deputy F J Waddington reports Davis visited the county jail Saturday to see friends, assaulted inmate Tommy Cody, caused a disturbance, and was returned for a Tuesday Alderman Ranney hearing.
Rev. C. S. Brooks of the First Christian church leaves with Mrs. Brooks and Lida Ruth Brooks for Bethany Park near Indianapolis where he will deliver two addresses at a western Chautauqua. They will be away about three weeks visiting Lexington Kentucky friends and staying with Evangelist Brooks in Labaga Indiana.
Sam Leander was arrested by Detective John Stewart on larceny charges for a diamond pin worth about 40 dollars. He will have a hearing tomorrow before Alderman Ranney, based on information sworn by Detective Stewart for a local firm.
Frank A Wimner of this city a theological student at the Central Holiness university in Oskaloosa Ill will preach Monday evening at the Epworth M E church to the New Castle Holiness association. Everyone is invited to hear him.
Players and enthusiasts are urged to gather Tuesday at 8 p m in Harry Hicks store on East Long Avenue to discuss forming and organizing a cricket team to represent New Castle. Plans for the new club will be outlined.
The First Synod of the West of the United Presbyterian church will convene in Cleveland on September 14. It ranks just below the general assembly in authority, with pastors and elders from all churches of the denomination expected to attend.
Rev and Mrs M W Keith of Mahoningtown will leave Thursday for Chautauqua to spend August there. During this time Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church of which Rev Keith is pastor will hold no church services.
The young people of the Mahoningtown Memorial Be church will host a social evening at the church this Friday. They invite all members of the youth group to attend for a night of fellowship and activities.
Largest stock ever shown in the city with new designs and prices 10 percent lower than a year ago. Come and see them and get prices at 2902 Dufford's.
New Wilmington July 27 A cow owned by Rummel Bros of the local meat market escaped and outpaced a crowd of about eight young men who searched lowlands near the creek all morning. A $5 reward was offered for capture. The town also reported on local sports and community events including a 6 to 2 Owl Athletic Club win over the Volant Juniors and various social and civic notes.
U R E of P announces an excursion to Rock Point on Tuesday July 28. A special train departs from Pennsylvania Railroad West Side at 9 a m and 8 p m city time. Tickets available at W R McKee and BE P Frey.
Mrs Bertha M Vaughn died suddenly Sunday evening at 9 at 65 Atlantic Avenue. She was 31, a Cambridge Baptist Church member. Survived by her mother Mrs T Curtiss and daughters Bertha and Katherine. Funeral at the residence. time to be announced. Interment Savannah Cemetery.
The Standard Brewing company has not named its Hillsville distributor and collector to replace Frank Cunti. Cunti acted as a salaried employee, took orders, and collected payments but will not name his successor. Wagons and equipment at Hillsville belong to the brewery.
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