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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
2
At Nesbit’s Grove Mt Jackson the Battery B reunion drew 87 members and survivors of the Civil War. James A. Gardner delivered the annual address recounting McClellan Meade and Gettysburg, noting the high water mark and cost of the war, with other speakers stressing patriotism and remembrance.
A speech at Battery B’s 22nd reunion urged peace through industry over war and praised soldiers and civilians alike. Rev. Black lauded women’s sacrifice and called for a monument, while pension protections and gratitude to hosts and the New Galilee band closed the event. Notables from New Castle and Mt. Jackson attended.
Relatives and friends gathered on West Grant street to bid farewell to Mrs Ellen Frazier Dickson. Services began at 2 30 with a Scripture reading by Dr J Q A McDowell and a post service interment at Greenwood.
George B. Thompson, 40, a longtime Fifth ward resident, died at 173 Cunningham Lane at 4 AM after a year of poor health. Consumption was the immediate cause. previous pneumonia weakened his lungs. He leaves a wife and two sons Samuel and John, plus siblings. Services Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the residence, with interment at Greenwood.
One license was issued Tuesday at the courthouse. Permission to wed was granted to Gaetano Dicerba and Antonia Nocera, both of Hillsville.
An advertisement bundle promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back guarantee and BE W Grove signature. It also touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for eczema and skin ailments, a list of local pharmacies, and a 6 percent endowment bond offer by Southern Mutual Investment Co with agent opportunities. It ends by endorsing Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and appetite.
A display of 15 colored and white shirt styles showcased beyond competition aims to attract buyers with varied fabrics and finishes. The emphasis is on ready-to-sell garments highlighting fashion appeal and stock variety.
Judge Wallace heard the desertion and non support case of Minnie Pardick against John Pardick. The court mandated 33 per week support, court costs, and a $200 peace bond, with Pardick jailed until compliance. The June term grand jury then reported on courthouse and jail conditions and two dangerous street spots, noting 18 cases heard and true bills in all but one.
An advert promotes Bucklen’s Amica Salve for fast cyclists pain relief and healing and claims it cures chafing burns ulcers and piles for 25 cents. It also advertises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers to regulate bowels and add years to life. Paisley Hutton Fred Hyde Seventh Ward listed as sellers.
Henry Thompson 76 a longtime Butler resident died at his son P A Thompsons home in the Preston block Kurtz street at 830 this morning. He came to New Castle last Sunday and grew ill there but remained up until his sudden death. He was born in New Wilmington and moved to Butler in 1872. Survived by five children three daughters and two sons Mrs J A Jacobson Butler Mrs George Taylor Jacksville Butler Co Mrs N B Kelley Elders Ridge Rev Kelley Indiana Co Walter Thompson Ellwood City and P A Thompson New Castle. Remains sent to Butler for funeral and burial.
A health note claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles without surgery and warns against counterfeit products. Names Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Fred Hyde Seventh ward Central Drug Store Long avenue appear as distributors or suppliers.
The funeral for Mrs. Louise Kimmell wife of Jacob Kimmell of the Seventh ward will be held Friday afternoon at 1 from the family residence on North Liberty Street. She died Wednesday morning after a brief asthma illness and is survived by her husband and two sons Harry and Fred. Interment will follow at Valley View cemetery.
Mrs Charlotte Harrison widow of George Harrison died at her son in law William Carlisle residence on Croton Avenue at 11 o clock Thursday evening. She was 79 and born in Belfast Ireland arriving in 1880 and settling in New Castle. She had lived with her daughter Mrs Carlisle in recent years. She belonged to Trinity Episcopal church and led a devout life. Surviving are her daughter and one son John deceased earlier. A brother William Patterson served in the Civil War and died in Andersonville prison. One sister remains in England. Other relatives preceded her in death.
Mr W H Whedon cashier of the First National Bank of Winterset Iowa shares experience with a carpenter who suffered diarrhoea. After hearing of his cure with Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the carpenter buys a bottle and reports one dose cured him. Local druggist sold it.
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