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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
A Pittsburg dispatch notes improving car market with new orders expected for Standard Steel Car and a rebound in steel mills. Officials predict boom times by October 1, while congestion and reconstruction needs persist. Rail shipments eastbound from Chicago show mixed gains and declines versus last year.
An advertisement touts McKee's Cut-Rate Patent Medicine sells tonic pills claimed to restore strength and nerves. It offers one dollar per box, six boxes for five dollars, with a full guarantee and no substitution.
Birth announced for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Jones of Cedar street. Visitors include T. P. Crawford of Moravia and James O'Donnell visiting from Missouri. Several residents report travel and illnesses, church events, and a new baseball grounds near the Seventh ward. The Pollyannas circle of the Presbyterian church hosts an informal reception for Miss Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Vance of Orient Iowa are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hopper in Mt Jackson.
The governor approved a new game law with open seasons and limits for species including woodcock, ruffed grouse, wild turkey, quail, dove, and bear. Deer are limited to one male per season with horned bucks and single-ball shooting rules. dogs may be shot if running chase. Sunday hunting is prohibited with a 25 dollar penalty.
A series of court actions listed include alias subpoenas in divorce cases in which the defendant John H Wilkin could not be located. Other items note guardianship appointments, non pros in various actions, and real estate transactions in probate matters.
The New Castle Holiness association opens its annual open air evangelistic camp meetings starting Friday. Events run Friday evening and Saturday at Epworth M E church, then move to the Airdome on Neshannock avenue from Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev H C Morrison leads, with Mr and Mrs Harry Maitland handling music.
Relatives of Michael Quinn believe he was murdered after his body was found in the Mahoning River at Lowellville. Coroner Dr. C. M. Klyne and Sheriff Turner doubt foul play. A sister recounted a dream in which she saw him carried by a tall man and thrown into the river.
An advertisement promotes Mi o Na tablets for stomach distress. It claims a week to transform indigestion and sour stomach, urges readers to visit Geo W Clutton, pay 59 cents, and insist on a money back offer if not satisfied. It lists relief from belching heaviness pain heartburn sour stomach and foul breath.
Wesley McMillan faces a legal dispute over the $500 reward for capturing a quarry shooter's suspect near Wampum. McMillan and John Reed allegedly restrained the man with handcuffs and delivered him to the county jail, while others in the pursuing party seek a share. A motion for a new trial is under argument and a ruling is pending.
Mercer County officials itemize $6,957.29 in investigative and prosecution costs from the Whitla kidnapping reward. Helen Boyle, serving 25 years in the Western penitentiary, is sought for release with her brother and a Chicago attorney reviewing trial transcripts.
The American Steel and Wire company will invest $100,000 in major upgrades at its South Sharon plant. The project aims to modernize facilities, boost efficiency, and extend equipment life.
The Republic Iron and Steel Company has yet to arrange a wage scale with the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. A second conference is not planned yet as repair work delays mills, and the Western Bar association also delays wage scale plans. Some expect a June 20 open mills move, but insiders doubt gains from such a stance.
A man killed Tuesday night in a minor collision at Youngstown is believed to be William Kinney, authorities said, with investigators pursuing identification confirmation.
Dr Howard Company and McKee's Medicine Store announce a limited time offer of 60 doses of their constipation and dyspepsia cure for 25 cents a half price introductory deal. The offer includes a personal guarantee to refund if relief is not achieved.
McKee's Medicine store in New Castle introduces Hokara a pure skin food with no grease or acid for pimples blackheads acne barber's itch blotches freckles and other blemishes. A liberal sized 20c jar is offered with a 40c larger size and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
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