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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
2
An admonition that a tired or starved liver stems from ill nourishment and overwork. Start with digestion, then use Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to restore stomach activity, boost gland secretions, and purge poisons. Avoid indigestible foods and rely on this glyceric extract of native roots to regain vigor.
An official says resuming operations at the New Castle Forge and Bolt plant is unlikely due to cut rates in bolt prices. Even with orders, it would not be profitable to operate steadily, delaying an August 1 target and casting doubt on reopening.
The Devonian Oil company on the Dodds farm six feet from the Hoffman No 1 in Muddycreek found fourteen feet of quality sand but no oil. It is the second dry hole in the Hoffman field. South Penn Oil, about 200 feet southeast, expects to reach the sand soon. Three wells are planned next week including Hoffmans No 3 and Schaffner No 2. Dixon and McCandless well north of Hoffman now pumps ten barrels after a rise in production.
Pittsburg piano tuner Jos Ritter will be here next Monday to tune pianos. Orders left at Metzler's store by 2 PM Monday.
Captain Moon tracked a New Castle man to foreign boarding houses in Ellwood City and captured Antonio Ginochi for contempt of court. Ginochi had fled a subpoena in a case where Louis Bianchi accuses Sam Lenardo of peace breach over a threat to kill. He faces a fine or sentence after being found and returned to New Castle.
Ellwood City notes funeral services for Russell Rutter held at his Frisco home after his body was found on Baltimore and Ohio rails. Rev. F L Taylor led the rites. burial followed in Locust Grove cemetery. Survived by Isaac and Mrs Rutter and siblings Henry Spangler Eva Pearl Lacey Nettie Roy Adolph and John.
Constable Harry McKee of Beaver Falls visited Ellwood City yesterday. He met with Squire S Y Douds, toured local sights, and caught the late train home after not being on official business.
Ellwood City reports John Bentrim of the Blatt company force has returned after a week at sea. He enjoyed the cooling waters of the broad Atlantic at Atlantic City and describes every minute away as refreshing.
H A Martin of Washington PA and R S Lowry of Butler spent yesterday in town. Mr and Mrs J G Cobler visited Butler. Mr and Mrs Y S Douds visited New Castle. W O Miller and G Y Fike called on New Castle. Miss Iva Shaner visits Sharon. Walter Kimmich of the Sixth Street news stand was in Pittsburgh. Joseph B Bittner of Pittsburgh visited his brother John H Bittner. Miss Sarah Mendelson of Pittsburgh visits Caplan household. Mr and Mrs H F Texter of Edgewood Park visit J E Van Gorder. Mrs M D McCarthy and children visit P McCarthy in Youngstown.
Ellwood City council to consider a grade adjustment on Fountain avenue from Third street to the borough line east. Engineer Maine reviewed the grade and Borough Solicitor Humphry drafted an ordinance to settle disputes with the Harmony traction line, likely easing impacts on the company.
Ellwood City Steel Car Forge won the county championship by defeating Wampum 7 to 3 at Cascade Park. The exhibition showcased the Forge’s strength with a largely full, experienced lineup, indicating they are the best amateurs in the area.
Carl Davidson left Bellwood City to tour Philadelphia Boston and Washington. He will return to friends in about three weeks after enjoying the sights and the trip was so quiet that many did not know he had gone.
A group of young people from Youngstown visits Miss Jennie Newton in Ellwood City at the home of her father I. E. Newton on Fifth street. Guests include Mrs. Bertha McKee Mrs. May Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones and Miss Rosie Rupp.
Thomas Griffiths employed by M. L. Frush toppled 30 feet from a limestone tipple east of Lowellville onto railroad tracks. He suffered a shattered elbow, wrist sprain, and back injuries but survived after treatment in Youngstown City Hospital. Police and doctors described his fall as perhaps caused by a loose plank.
Regular hot mill crews on mills 1 through 20 at Shenango works report for duty Monday August 3 1908. Crews on mills 21 through 30 will be idle for one week starting Monday August 3 1908. American Sheet and Tin Plate Co Shenango Works.
Seattle July 31 Work on the United States government buildings for the Alaska Yukon exposition will start next month. A government board headed by Jesse F. Wilson W de C Ravenel and W M Geddes has been appointed with Geddes acting as secretary. Uncle Sam plans 600000 for the government group including Main government Alaska Hawaii Philippines fisheries and biograph lecture hall.
United States Steel Corporation officials announce extensive additions to the Lorain rail and tube mills in response to the Gould Harriman railroad combination and a plan to double track the Wheeling and Lake Erie. The new departments will hire several thousand workers and aim to be in operation by the track completion. The move aligns with consolidation goals across the steel group.
The Methodists of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio plan their annual outing at Conneaut Lake on Tuesday August 11. Sixteen special trains will be needed to bring the large crowd and friends. Prominent Methodists will give addresses along with a strong musical program and a baseball game.
Mr McKee of McKee's Medicine Store announces a four fifths price offer on Dr Howard's specific for constipation dyspepsia and liver troubles. Buyers receive sixty doses for 25 cents with a personal guarantee to refund if it fails to cure. supply is limited and available through the store.
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