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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
5
A resident of Ellwood City traded a horse with two Italians in Klondyke. After two days the American seized back his horse and allegedly stole the Italians’ horse. Captain Moon investigates, with larceny charges likely if no settlement.
Ellwood City July 27 Steel Car Forge defeated Wampum 3 to 2 in a brisk intercity game. The local nine produced strong defense and timely hitting led by Avice with six safeties against Wampum pitcher Clark who allowed two. Both teams received solid support as runs came late and earned runs were scarce.
Ellwood City July 27 Beaver Valley Independents travelled to Shelby and returned with an 8 to 3 victory. Spectators said the visitors played with polished teamwork and professional efficiency, reinforcing their lineup to secure the win.
S. A. Roelofs visited Pittsburg today. S. C. Giesey from Harmony was in town Saturday. W. J. Kirk paid a flying visit to New Castle today. Emily Brenner spent Sunday with relatives in New Castle. Attorney John H. Bittner was in New Castle on business today.
Leading medical writers and teachers across schools of practice urge sack and remove any ingested Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and catarrhal ailments. The remedy claims to cure chronic stomach, liver, and bronchial diseases without poisons or alcohol, using glycerine extract of native roots and endorsed by eminent authorities.
In Ellwood City on July 25 1908 the reporter recounts a humorous milk in the cocoanut tale tied to Professor Metchnikoff’s observations of Bulgarian centenarians. It notes Bulgaria’s two and a half million people with several thousand living to 100 plus years and up to 120, reflecting on aging and vitality.
Investigation suggests sour milk or Yoghourt via Maya fermentation reduces arterial calcification through lactic acid. Dr Woodbridge long advocated buttermilk to curb artery hardening and digestive infections. The piece urges widespread use, notes authenticity of the theory, and promotes buttermilk tablets for those away from traditional production.
Joseph Syling a farmer near Princeton killed a hen last week. He found thirteen fully developed eggs ready for shell and many smaller ones ranging to pea size. The case is remarkable and Syling likens himself to the man who killed the goose that laid the golden egg. Mrs Rush O Knox of Croton avenue visits her niece at McKeesport to improve health.
In Ellwood City on July 27 residents urge Harmony Line officials to station an agent at New Castle terminal to protect female passengers. Boisterous crowds and obscene language by local loafers go unchecked with no police or staff present, prompting fears of declining patronage.
Ellwood City residents demand more street cars on the Harmony line with higher frequency. Reportedly over 50 people, mainly women, waited at Fifth and Spring avenues Sunday and into the night as cars ran once per hour, considered insufficient for the bustling community.
John E. Kocher editor of the Comnoquenessing Valley News and F. E. Poister editor of Ellwood Cityen traveled to New Castle on Saturday. They viewed Pittsburg street bridge the Lawrence Savings and Trust building and the busy waterfront between monument and bridge. They visited coke ovens ruins black bridge golf grounds natural gas plant and West side park as guests of the Pittsburg Butler Harmony and New Castle Street Railway vice president.
The Pennsylvania Railroad paid J M McMillin of this city three thousand dollars to settle damages from injuries in the New Wilmington Junction wreck two years ago. McMillin sued for ten thousand dollars in Mahoning county courts. a new trial was denied.
Hartford July 25. William F. Walker former treasurer of the New Britain Savings Bank was sentenced in the superior court by Judge Shumway to 16 to 20 years in the penitentiary for his absconding misconduct.
Shenango presbytery plans a big day at Cascade park with an expected 2500 to 3000 attendees. Special trains will bring picnickers, Sharon sending about 500. Rev Charles Stelzle of New York speaks at 2 PM, Dr Scott Hershey presides, 2:45 events include amateur races and contests, 3:30 ministers vs laymen baseball game.
James Patterson begins a six room house on Boyles avenue next to Harry Good's property. Harry Wilcox to break ground on Winter avenue for a seven room buff brick home. W L Pander moves into a Blaine street residence next week. Percy Simpson nears roof on Florence avenue. Elmer Rhodes adds finishing touches to a seven room Florence avenue house. Frank Hill erects a seven room frame home on Leasure avenue near the new buff brick by Clyde Duff.
Butler plans a large Labor Day event this fall with many New Castle residents expected to attend. Invitations from the United Labor council of Butler have arrived, and local unions may respond soon as the street car line between the cities now operates facilitating travel.
Leigh Robinson began the St. Lawrence River Canadian trip ahead of the official schedule. Postcards from Detroit Montreal Ottawa Quebec and Niagara Falls indicate he is enjoying the trip in the land of the Canucks and will return to the lunch room within a week or a few days.
The Croton Avenue M. E. church held a Sunday evening song service with a short address by Rev. J. Stratton. The warm weather prompted a songs and address format and it will likely continue through the heated season. Eight new members were received at both morning and evening services.
Property records list transfers including Thomas L Boyle to Francis P Duffy in Fourth ward for 1 dollar and John P Brown to Prentice Gaston in Fifth ward for 1145 dollars. Other notable moves include John Breen to Catherine Breen for 200 dollars and Isaac O Schaaff to Edward F Connelly in Shenango township for 1 dollar.
Mary Lawson aged seven from Pittsburg was found wandering alone after missing her aunt in Atlantic avenue. She said her mother faced surgery in Pittsburg and was to stay with her aunt until recovery. Police notified relatives. Mrs Logan collected the child at 10 o clock and took her home.
Rev. W. J. Waters of the Second Primitive Methodist and Rev. G. J. Jefferies of the First church helped lay the cornerstone of Youngstown’s new First Primitive Methodist church at Covington and Crossman avenues. Services began at 2 30 pm with both ministers taking part.
Three churches the First Methodist First Baptist and Epworth MBE plan a union picnic at Rock Point tomorrow for Sunday school members and church families. Activities include sports and a 9 am start city time with a 7 pm train departure. Mr and Mrs J A Breckenridge and daughter Leta of Wallace avenue visited Mercer Sunday.
Ellen Ward aged 19 was arrested by Officer McKissick and Detective Stewart Sunday morning at the residence of Scott Rodgers near Grace land cemetery. Ward formerly served time at Morganza and was recently paroled. She is alleged to have stolen a gold watch from Huber the meat dealer and a diamond pin from Louis Ehrlich. The watch was recovered but the pin is still missing. Steps may be taken to send her back to Morganza. Miss Ruth Mossman of Young street has gone to Niagara Falls to spend a month with relatives.
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