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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1903

Page

6

Woman Recovers After Eight Years Of Ill Health

Mrs. Gust Moser of Ovando Montana describes severe nervousness and eight years of female weakness. After two operations she used Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for three months, regaining health. The ad touts Dr. Pierce's remedies and offers The Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps.

Gust. Moser Ovando Deerlodge O Mont Nyone West Pierce Common Sense Medical Adviser R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Shenango Valley hospital names new resident physician

A committee of Shenango Valley hospital staff examined three applicants for the resident physician post on Friday. Dr James Blackwood, the current resident, retires once the new appointee is chosen and begins service. The committee members are Dr C A Reed L W Wilson and J K Pollock.

Shenango Valley Hospital C. A. Reed L.W. Wilson J. K. Pollock James Blackwood

Estate letters issued for Eviser and Nicholas families

Letters testamentary were issued at the courthouse in the estate of Katherine Eviser late of New Castle to Joseph Eviser her husband and in the estate of Albert Owen Nicholas late of this city to his wife Clara Nicholas. Letters of administration were issued in the estate of Sara Rodgers of New Bedford to J P Sheriff and in the estate of W J Dugan late of this city to J Norman Martin.

Katherine Eviser New Castle Joseph Eviser Albert Owen Nicholas Clara Nicholas Sara Rodgers New Bedford J. P. Sheriff W. J. Dugan J. Norman Martin

Brown earns bachelor of science at Washington and Jefferson

Oliver Phillips Brown son of Mr and Mrs O H P Brown of North Mercer Street WHl graduates from the scientific department with a bachelor of science at Washington and Jefferson College on June 27 He is among those awarded honorary orations and will speak at commencement The class numbers 55 the largest since Jefferson and Washington colleges were united

Oliver Phillips Brown O. H. P. Brown North Mercer Street Whl Washington and Jefferson College Brown Jefferson and Washington Colleges

Attorneys seek 5000 damages from National Steel

Richard Logan Jr of New Castle sues in common pleas court for 5000 alleging negligence by National Steel company workers at Shenango Valley mill in New Castle led to his arm being torn and ribs caved in while under the rolls to tighten a bolt. The case is reported by the Ellwood City press noting Standard Seamless Tube works prosperity and Ellwood’s growth.

Anderson & Son Common Pleas Court National Steel Company Youngstown Richard Logan, Jr New Castle Shenango Valley Elwood Ellwood City

Liveryman Charles H Hanna Recovers From Stroke

Charles H Hanna of South Croton Avenue suffered a paralytic stroke at home Tuesday evening. His condition was serious briefly but he rallied Wednesday and is expected to be able to move about again. He collapsed while descending stairs and reported body weakness from the waist down. Doctors say the result is likely temporary.

Charles H. Hanna South Croton Avenue

Lightning Sets Barn of Noted Lawrence County Farmer Ablaze

Reports from this city say Newton Carter’s large barn in Lawrence county was struck by lightning this week, ignited, and burned to the ground with all contents. Carter is a well known local farmer whose friends here regret the loss.

Newton Carter Carter Lawrence County

Tax books open for county taxes with discounts and penalties

County Treasurer DeNormandie announces tax books are open at the courthouse. A five percent discount applies for payments before July 1, August pays face value, and after September 1 a five percent penalty is added. In Ellwood two valuable horses owned by John Kirkum were killed by lightning during a storm. a barn on Eight street was struck, causing heavy damage but no fire.

John Kirkum Ellwood

Potter Illness Casts Shadow Over Sabbath School Meet

Lawrence County Sabbath School association heard Earl Potter, newly elected vice president, is critically ill at his Harlansburg home with typhoid fever. Friends are anxious for his recovery. prayers were offered at the convention.

Lawrence County Sabbath School Association Earl Potter Harlansburg Potter

Italian laborer hurt at Sheep Hill quarry fracture thigh

Tony Krantz of Grove street, an Italian laborer at the Sheep Hill quarries, suffered a serious fracture of his right thigh in a fall at work. He was cut and bruised and treated by Dr. Edwin S. Cooper. The fracture is severe and will keep him confined to his home for many weeks.

Tony Krantz Grove Street Sheep Hill Edwin S. Cooper

Heirs of Cunningham Estate Hold First Partition Meeting

The Rh W Cunningham estate heirs met before Master B A Winternitz at the courthouse on Thursday to discuss partition. A suit in equity had earlier been filed and Judge Wallace appointed Mr Winternitz master in partition. no final action occurred, but settlement is expected soon.

Rh. W. Cunningham B. A. Winternitz Wallace Mr. Winternitz

Reunion guests at Battery B event and medical staff change

Samuel W. Mayne and W H H Davis attend a Battery B reunion on June 8. Mayne, who lost an arm at Bull Run, has lived in Iowa. Davis, a lifelong service veteran, resides in Indiana and is Wilson Davis’s brother. Dr Walter Kissinger of Sharon and Dr Cook of Pittsburg join Shenango Valley hospital as residents, replacing Dr James Blackwood who served well.

Samuel W. Mayne W. H. H. Davis Battery B Mr. Mayne Bull Run Iowa Mr. Davis Indiana Wilson Davis Walter Kissinger Sharon Cook Pittsburg Shenango Valley Hospital James Blackwood Kissinger Jefferson Median’ College of Edad

Miss Agnes Wise Loses Pocketbook at park on Decoration Day

A Moore Avenue resident, Agnes Wise of West Side, visiting a local park on Decoration Day, was robbed of a fine chatelaine pocketbook and cash while near the roller coaster. She reported the loss to park management with no recovery as yet.

Agnes Wise Moore Avenue West Side Miss Wise

Breach of Promise Suit Against Walter Sisley Filed

Myrtle Pancoast, 21, sues Walter Sisley for 10000 alleging he promised marriage on July 21, 1900 at Smithton Pa and later married another woman in December 1902. She says she remained single, had deep affection, received gifts and visits, and claims damages for broken engagement and social injury. Attorneys Gregory and Dickey represent her.

Myrtle Pancoast Walter Sisley Smithton Clara Sisley Gregory & Dickey Miss Pancoast Westmoreland County

Mammoth Growth of Rhubarb Plant in New Castle

I L Drake of Drake Brothers near Volant brought to New Castle the largest rhubarb stalks ever seen there. The pair measured 49 inches long from apex to base, leaf 6 by 28 inches, base circumference six inches, grown on limestone soil with only light rain. Drake notes home stalks reach three feet, despite discouraging growing conditions. The rhubarb was shown in Welch and Horton’s window after display at The News office.

I. L. Drake Drake Brothers Volant New Castle Drake Welch & Horton's

Desperate family uses Arnica salve amid remote accident

A remote family in distress relies on Bucklen's Arnica Salve after an accident causing burns cuts and wounds. The product, offered at 25 cents, is sold by Paisley Pharmacy and John F. Neelty's drug store.

Bucklen Paisley John F. Neelty

Flower Distribution Observed By Lawrence County WCTU

The Lawrence County Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans Flower Mission Day on June 9 with visits to prisons jails hospitals and homes. Inmates receive a nosegay with a scripture verse as temperance educators note many conversions from this act. Lectures about Mormonism by Dr. Elliott are eyed for New Castle in late May.

Lawrence County Women’s Christian Temperance Union Jennie Cassady Department of Flower Mission Lawrence County Elmira City Home Eliott Utah New Castle Elliott Seventh Ward Croton H. £. Butler Temperance

Real Estate Transfers in New Castle and Nearby Townships

A summary of property transfers includes Thomas IF Morehead and his wife for the Presbyterian churches of New Castle. R H Phillips to Clarinda Grace Phillips. Oscar T Adams to Lewis Radier in Wayne township for 1000. W W McQuaide to Mary Jones in Ellwood City for 5000. Ohio Valley Saving & Loan to David R Forgar in the Fourth ward for 1200. West Pittsburg Realty to Giovanni Mezzacoppo in Taylor township for 200. W H Davidson to Alda Davidson in Third ward for 1. James E Reed to New Castle Sand & Stone in Union township for 1. John Carlisle to Alexander Carlisle in Fifth ward for 1. Leland M Graham to Emma Lucretia Heasley in Pulaski township for 118. BR Heasley to James W Heasley in Pulaski for 11. James W Heasley to Elizabeth S Gibson in Pulaski for 400. Alexander Carlisle to Leonard M Uber in Fifth ward for 1. George M Young to Joseph B Young in Wilmington township for 250. Joseph F P Sheriff to William W Shields in New Bedford for 60. George T Weingartner to James Allen Lewis in Slipperyrock township for 1. Frank Chambers to Herman Weigelt in Slipperyrock for 1500. William T D Fischer to James M Hamilton in Second ward for 75. Jessie B Fischer to James M Hamilton in Second ward for 825. William Peebles to Samuel L McCracken in Union township for 4581.50. Minnie VanGorder to William H Johnson in Fourth ward for 1500.

Thomas IF Morehead New Castle Fourth Presbyterian Church R. H. Phillips Clarinda Grace Phillips Oscar T. Adams Lewis Radier Wayne Township W. McQuaide Mary Jones Ellwood City Ohio Valley Saving & Loan Association David R. Forgar West Pittsburg Realty Company Giovanni Mezzacoppo Taylor Township W. H. Davidson Alda Davidson Third Ward James E. Reed New Castle Sand & Stone Company Union Township John Carlisle Alexander Carlisle Fifth Ward Leland M. Graham Emma Lucretia Heasley Pulaski Township BR. H. Heasley James W. Heasley Pulaski Elizabeth Gibson Leonard M. Uber George M. Young Joseph B. Young Wilmington Township Joseph FP William W.W. Shields New Bedford George T. Weingartner James Allen Lewis Slipperyrock Township Frank Chambers Herman Weigelt Slipperyrock William TD. Fischer James M. Hamilton Second Ward Jessie B. Fischer William Peebles Samuel L. McCracken Minnie VanGorder William H. Johnson Fourth Ward

Markets in New Castle Reported Prices For Produce

The markets column lists official quotations paid by dealers in New Castle with Tuesday noon corrections. Prices cover butter eggs vegetables including green onions cucumbers tomatoes asparagus watercress celery lettuce rhubarb radishes potatoes and fruits such as pineapples with varying per unit or per dozen pricing. The legible portions show typical early 20th century market rates while many items appear garbled.

New Castle

New Castle Native William Fleming Graduates From Colorado School of Mines

William Fleming of New Castle, grandson of Mrs. Louisa Smith, completed mining and engineering studies at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden and graduated Tuesday. A New Castle High School graduate, he also studied surveying at Lehigh University before heading west two years ago, working as a surveyor in Cripple Creek after graduation. He plans to remain in the west for the present.

William Fleming New Castle Louisa Smith Highland Avenue Colorado School of Mines Golden Col Fleming New Castle High School Lehigh University Cripple Creek

Seventh Ward Gossip From North Beaver Township

Harvey Line of North Beaver township visited friends Friday in town. Kk. FE. Taylor of New Galilee stayed Thursday with sister Mrs. Charles Johnson. Floyd Powell of Newport left after visiting sister Mrs. Ida Reed. Miss Rose McWilliams of Mt Jackson to help Mrs. Robert F Wilson. in country during her stay. Miss Iva Kyle and Miss Tenna Glossby visited the Dalzells. Miss Goddard of Edenburg arrived to stay a week and attend the June 5 Cascade park picnic. Mrs. Robert F Wilson and sons Fred and Keith Wilson left for Mt. Jackson, to be entertained at the Brewsters for a week or more.

Kk. FE. Taylor New Galilee Charles Johnson Montgomery Avenue Floyd Powell Newport Ida Reed East Cherry Street Rose McWilliams Mt. Jackson Robert F. Wilson Marie Goddard Edenburg H. G. Coates Liberty Street Miss Goddard Cascade Park Fred Wilson Keith Wilson Robert Brewster

Wealth at $50,000 a year taints the rich says Rev Hillis

New York May 30 Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis of Plymouth church Brooklyn denounces social excess in a speech to Orthodox Friends asserting that income of fifty thousand yearly drives men to ruin. He cites pampered families and rising divorce suits among the Four Hundred, warning preachers and judges alike of moral drift and lack of will power among women and society.

New York Newell Dwight Hillis Plymouth Church Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Agricultural Press New-York Tribune Farmer Weekly News

Worst of All Experiences from Decatur Woman

Mrs. H. Newson of Decatur Alabama recalls three years of unbearable indigestion and bowel trouble. She reports a miraculous recovery after using Electric Bitters, noting it cured liver kidney and stomach ailments. Three new smallpox cases reported at Butler.

H. Newson Decatur Ala Paisley Tat Lone Hn F. Neely Butler

Murdoch's Start in New Wilmington

The New Wilmington Globe recalls Hugh Murdoch Sr who began studies at Westminster College in New Wilmington, later gaining control of church papers The Preacher and Presbyterian Witness. He built a successful business, influenced Westminster's early journalism, and attended Westminster College Commencement years ago.

New Wilmington Globe Hugh Murdoch Pittsburg New Wilmington Westminster College George ©. Vinecent Westminster Herald George Garner Young Murdoch Preacher Presbyterian Witness Union of Churches U. P Church Murdoch Westminster Globe

Teachers' Mackinac tour by Pittsburg & Lake Erie

Pittsburg and Lake Erie R R offers a personally conducted two week teachers lake tour to Mackinac Islands priced at 46 dollars. The party departs Pittsburg Tuesday July ih aboard the Cleveland River Friver for details contact George H Thompson city passenger agent or L A piece general passenger agent in Pittsburg.

Mackinac Islands Pittsbore Cleveland Mackinac George H. Thompson Pittaburg Ea L. A Iece Pit

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