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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
6
The court heard cases of domestic strife and desertion. Mary Loy contended with Rick Loy over support and separation terms, while Joseph Hickey and Katy Quimby faced desertion disputes with judges ordering weekly allowances and housing conditions. Witnesses testified about abandoned families, with rulings set to ensure future support and potential reconciliation.
London dispatch dated June 6 quotes Lord Roberts describing the occupation of Pretoria on June 5 as satisfactory. Boers retreated toward the railroad east of the city, while British forces may press toward northern targets with promise of amnesty to boers who surrender. Cavalry reinforcements may follow to pursue burghers who seized Yeomanry.
An advertisement touts relief from kidney and bladder diseases within six hours using New South American Kidney Cure. It claims prompt pain relief for both men and women, including urinary retention, and lists Clutton Bros. and J. C. Wallace druggists of New Castle, Pennsylvania as sellers.
Publishers' Press Dispatch reports a detachment of the 28th infantry under Captain Crenshaw was ambushed by insurgents near Taal in southern Luzon. Crenshaw was seriously wounded and one private wounded as ten rebels were killed before the attackers fled. a guide is said to have betrayed the Americans.
George MM Gillette of near Hastyrook was in the city Wednesday morning telephoning to learn his wife’s condition. She lies critically ill at her son Rev John Gillette’s home in Cambridge after suffering a stroke while visiting. She was unconscious part of Tuesday but rallied somewhat by Wednesday morning.
Constables detailed dangerous conditions on crossings and approaches along the Pittsburg and Lake Erie lines. Notices were served to the township supervisor and railroad company to fix crossings within twenty days, with the first Monday in July returnable. Other ward constables cited unsafe crossings, guard rails, and an overhead bridge in various streets, with the court issuing proper orders.
In a Wednesday court session a terrifying chorus of yells echoed from the county jail. Sheriff Charles Matthews identified the culprit as the notorious burglar known as Snakes Wilson, who suffers nightmare fits causing the sounds. To pacify him, jailers poked him with a pole during nightmares. the sheriff says the isolated cell keeps others safe. Wilson faces trial next week.
INDIANAPOLIS June 6 Kern was nominated for governor on the first ballot by Hoosier Democrats. The nomination signals strong support for Kern as the party seeks a standard bearer in the upcoming campaign.
An ad promotes Unness food digestion aid Kedoel Dyspepsia Cure claiming rapid digestion and relief from dyspepsia after meals. It asserts the product digests all foods, allows unrestricted eating, and promises to cure severe cases. Available at Central Drug Store Long Avenue Rhodes Drug, 121 Washington Street, Fred C C Hyde Mahoningtown.
The annual meeting of the Ministerial association of the New Castle district Erie Methodist conference opens at Slippery Rock Church with Devotions led by Presiding Elder J. Schofield. Addresses cover New Legislation Heredity and related topics as ministers discuss church growth and conference changes. The session ends with a large audience and music by the Methodist choir, with a future meeting scheduled in Edenburg.
Alderman Potter heard Sarah Thomas accusing John Higgs of assault and battery after she claimed wages for maid service at Higgs home on South Mill street. Higgs testified he rented a room to her and arranged work she refused, while denial of domestic duties and attempts to recruit a boy witness were noted. Higgs acquitted of assault and battery. civil judgment favored Higgs on wages.
In a village street exchange, Lawyer Bartholomew Livingston and Rev Archibald Windham discuss a cure from flood’s Sarsaparilia. The minister admits prior illness, praises the remedy for indigestion and says it cured his own stomach troubles, his wife’s rheumatism, and their daughter’s scrofula.
Walter Dewberry Frank Dewberry Jim Hannon Lawrence Kennehagh and Ed Kennehagh were arrested for disorderly conduct and appeared before Alder-man Potter. After discussions with prosecutor Leon Landour the matter was settled and the costs paid. Landour claimed the youths had gathered near the White Schoolhouse in Union township and played ball on Sunday in a boisterous manner.
A lady says Grain-O made from pure grains improved after a week and urges readers to try the healthful table beverage. Children may drink it freely with great benefit. Get a package from your grocer following the directions for both old and young.
The ad claims bad blood causes scrofula salt rheum humors and many diseases including rheumatism and fatigue. It says Hood's Sarsaparilla makes good blood and that Hood's Pills cure sick headache. The fragment points to an 19th century patent medicine notice with typical claims.
The grand jury returned a true bill against ter Var vada for the murder of Naffaie Ambrosia at Hillaville after hearing about 25 witnesses. Trial expected to occupy nearly a week and be costly to the county. Numerous Tuesday motions for new trials involved City of New Castle and several defendants in cases largely about municipal liens and certiorari.
Carmine Perratte abducted his rival Pilgrim Shettine’s wife with $190 in cash, traced to Pittsburg, where he pressured the couple and sundered their furnishings. He later faced an Alderman’s warrant for theft, while remaining bound to a separate larceny charge of $3.35 in tobacco, with bail set.
Jack Flynn a brakeman on the Pittsburg and Western suffered a head injury while at work Wednesday night. He was transported home by Offutt's ambulance to the corner of Mil and Longe avenues.
Clendenin's Block in New Castle Pennsylvania advertises practice in county and state courts, personal collections, loans negotiated, and money to loan on real estate security at all times in amounts over ten dollars.
A two week old daughter of Mr and Mrs flebert Taylor of the first ward weighed nearly two pounds at 13 days old. Born undersized at birth the baby gained strength with spoon feeding and has begun to cry and respond. Doctors note potential for continued growth and indicate the tiny infant may live and thrive. Parents are average size workers at a furnace and neighborhood support remains high.
A birth report notes the newborn weighed a half pound more than a comparison Allegheny newborn, highlighting the size difference at delivery.
Jacob Smith longtime New Castle resident aged 74 died Thursday at his home 20s South Jefferson after a stroke four weeks ago and two subsequent strokes. Born in Germany at 28 he settled here and ran a site store on South Jefferson. He leaves a wife and 11 children. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. Oak Park cemetery.
Through the recommendation of Hon. J. BR. Showalter, J. B. Black has been appointed postmaster at Butler. The salary is $2,500 per annum.
Neglect leads from cough to consumption and One Minute Cough Cure is billed as the only harmless remedy that fires immediate results. It claims to cure throat and lung troubles and is popular with children and endorsed by mothers. Available at Central Drug Store Long Avenue Rhodes Drug Co 121 Washington Street and Fred Hyde Mahonintown.
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