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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
2
Mayor Tyler ordered William Eakin jailed ten days at the city poor farm for drunkenness and assigned him to hard labor with the Poor Warden Snyder. He had signed a yearlong pledge to abstain from liquor, violated it, and faces a doubled sentence if re arrested on similar charges.
A subscription performance for political prisoners in Lisbon was disrupted when armed men entered the theater and fired revolvers. Panic swept the crowded venue, injuring many as spectators were trampled. cavalry arrested Royalist sympathizers outside the building.
A local health program promotes progress by noting failures of rival efforts. It offers one month of free treatment for listeners who call within the week, with medicines excluded from the offer. The notice emphasizes urgency and community benefit.
Free one month of treatment to new callers this week. The German American Doctors promote a combined method for chronic nervous and specialty diseases claiming cures across catarrh throat lungs liver skin kidneys and more with offices and special hours for women and evening service.
A notice directs men to place calls in the evening hours 6 30 to 8 30 p m for contact or service. It emphasizes after hours accessibility and clarifies time windows for communication.
Testimony showed members used three for a quarter beer checks issued by Wm Smiley to obtain beer and whiskey in German Benevolent union rooms. Witnesses described the club rooms, dues, insurance, and that liquor was owned by the union with Smiley not personally profiting.
Fire trucks installed in the Fourth ward and Park avenue departments were accepted by the fire committee, with a recommendation to council to authorize payment. Fire Chief Connery was also empowered to dispose of the displaced horses or transfer them as he sees fit.
Catherine Beynon eight year old girl died in Youngstown Ohio after a dog bite ten weeks earlier. She was treated at the Pasteur Institute in Pittsburg and declared cured three weeks before her death. She had spoken at the Welsh Baptist church for Children's Day last Sunday before falling ill.
St Petersburg June 12 The Bulgarian Czar Ferdinand declines Russia's offer to arbitrate the Serbia Bulgaria territorial dispute. Observers say Russia's move could avert hostilities between the Balkan powers and mark a first step toward peace.
Councilmen Huston Black and Fire Chief Connery were named to a committee from the fire committee to determine locations for additional fire hydrants needed this year.
Coach Wray and Harvard backers express satisfaction with the eight after a strong practice showing. They believe no further lineup changes will occur before the June 20 race in New England.
Turkish circular bead chains available at leading Oriental shops suit Bulgarian crepes and other lively daytime fabrics. They are not intended for evening use.
Notice states M. H. Sterling has purchased H. Deli Bardie's pool room and barber shop located in Market alley. The advertisement announces the transfer of ownership and the new proprietor.
John McCarty of Pittsburg and Robert Hayes of Cleveland, both one legged, were arrested for disorderly conduct. Hayes resisted arrest and received ten days in county jail. McCarty was ordered to leave town for 30 minutes and left.
The electrical committee of councils amended the measure to eliminate the minimum charge and said it will reconvene soon to finish action and send the ordinance back to councils for approval.
While Mr. Hayes stood in the water company office a horse left unattended wandered away. Police located the animal on Wilmington road near the city limits and Mr. Hayes was notified to recover the milk wagon and horse.
Fathers Day will be observed at the Central Christian Church on Sunday June 22 starting at 9 45 A M The church aims for the largest attendance in its history Special fathers will be rewarded with conditions announced later
The notice reports the death of Harry A. Staats formerly of this city who died at Shenango Valley hospital after kidney trouble treatment in New Castle. Survived by wife, four children, and several siblings, with funeral arrangements in Quest street and Oil City. Also noted are funeral details for Frederick Williams and Thomas J. Smiley and Cecelia Lewis with service locations, officiants, pallbearers, and interment plans.
The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the residence of Mrs. Anna Bauder in Portersville for Samuel H. Crone.
Fashion note highlights new neckwear arrivals with low voices and nets, Medici ruffs, white ratine collars trimmed in colored buttons, edge details in voiles and crepes, epaulette collars, Medici ruffs in various lengths, and versatile convertible ruffs priced from 25c to 75c and up to $2.00.
Attractive linen parasols with hemstitched borders and wood handles offered at $1.50. Other linen parasols feature embroidery and insets priced up to $4.50. White linene parasols available for as little as 50c and Tic.
The note advertises 36 inch silk habutai at 68c a yard for silk shirts, black velvet ribbon at 35c a yard, double net frills with velvet ribbon at 50c a yard, pleated cotton voile rufflings 25c and 50c a yard, and auto outfits including linen coats with hoods priced from 1.45 to 7.50. Coats range in sizes 16 years to 44 bust.
True Economy lists low prices on summer cottons and linings including 4c yard printed lawns 40 styles, 10c yard wide batistes 40 inches, 12 1 2c tissue ginghams, 6 1 2c Lancaster ginghams, 10c boys and girls garments, 18c voiles and chiffons, 12 1 2c Linaire prints, and 25c yard cotton ratine in multiple colors on the Main Floor.
An advertisement offers a wide selection of loom lace and Swiss curtains at heavily reduced prices. Nottingham curtains list from 65 to 110 cents versus higher regular prices. Swiss curtains range from 30 cents to 2.36 dollars, with many edge and color options. Aimed at bedroom decor, discounts emphasize value and quick purchase.
sale price reductions apply to Brussels Net Curtains with linen lace insertions and edge with pairs priced from 1.25 to 4.75. Irish Point Curtains offered at 3.25 to 4.00 per pair, all in white and corn finishes as special values for window drapery buyers.
A clearance offers underpriced summer portieres with savings. Prices include $1.00 portieres at 85c a pair, $1.50 portieres at $1.25 a pair, $2.00 portieres at $1.50 a pair, and Madras portieres in various colors from $3.50 to $7.00 a pair.
Visit our furnishings section on the second floor for a lace bed set including spread and two shams starting at $2.00 up to $12.50. Couch covers in attractive designs and color combinations priced from $1.00 to $2.75.
The June re adjustment sale cuts prices on two wall paper lots. One lot includes 8c papers regularly 10c to 12 1/2c with many living room dining room and bedroom designs. The second lot features high grade papers with borders and friezes at substantial savings. Also porch swings from 4.00 to 9.50 and cushions in various sizes and covers on sale.
Cascade Park theater continues the King Musical Comedy Company presenting a tabloid version of A Winning Girl with three daily performances at 3 7 15 and 8 30 p m. Four reels of moving pictures precede each show.
The city will receive bids for the purchase of 1000 feet of new fire hose. Bids must be received so the hose can be in use early in the summer.
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