Erie railroad president Underwood inspects New Castle branch
President Underwood and officials toured the New Castle branch of the Erie railroad to review property holdings, recent and projected business, and passenger and freight facilities. A plan for improved passenger service and potential direct Greenville line connections were discussed, with a return trip toward Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Sharon
Underwood
J. C. Moorhead
A. M. Mozier
R. H. Wallace
New Castle
Erie
Greenville
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
New Castle Junction
Icrie
Gardner Avenue
Last Rites for Mrs Frank O Dunlap Funeral Held
The funeral for Mrs. Frank O Dunlap, who died Sunday, was conducted Tuesday at 2 PM at the family home on Croton avenue. Rev. T C Beach officiated. Pallbearers from her Sunday school class included Alex Gibson Elmer Coates Harvey Ut ion Fred House Patrick Connor and J Wenger. Interment followed at Oak Park with carriages from Dunn & Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O Dunlap
Croton Avenue
T. C. Beach
Fred House
Patrick Connor
J. Wenger
Oak Park
Dunn & Rice Undertaking
Frank Franco Fined After Alderman Hearing
Frank Franco appeared before Alderman John R. Potter on a charge of assault and battery. Louie Berdie, with bandaged head, said he was held up and beaten by Franco at Bessemer. The alderman imposed a light fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Franco
John R. Potter
Louie Berdie
Bessemer
Jamestown Furniture Merchant J W Clark Dies
J W Clark a Jamestown furniture and undertaking dealer died after a paralysis attack in his Jamestown shop. He was found Sunday morning by his son. Survived by two sons S W Clark of Jamestown and J R Clark of New Castile and a daughter Mrs J A Martin of Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Clark
Jamestown
Water Co offers free fittings for new water takers
From May 15 to June 15, 1901 the City of New Castle Water Co will furnish stop-box and curb cock at no charge to all new water takers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of New Castle Water Co
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Painful cuts sprains and bruises heal with Bucklen’s Amica Salve described as the cyclist’s friend. It touts cure for chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles with a 25 cent price and wide drugstore availability. Also mentions DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a pile cure and lists local pharmacies and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amica
DeWitt
Paisley
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred Tyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drux
Long Avenue
Gentry Show Opens in New Castle With 57 Ponies and 75 Dogs
The Gentry Dog and Pony show tours New Castle today with a large street parade and a full tent audience. Enormous tents line Brown addition near Hamilton street hosting 57 ponies, 75 trained dogs, four baby elephants, trained monkeys, and a dramatic evening program featuring a pony drill, monkey trapeze, Snyder family dogs, and a dramatic fire rescue scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Brown Addition
Hamilton Street
Snyder
Motion Court Sifts Divorces Guardianship and Estates
Judge Wallace presided as short motion court met Wednesday session. Orders formed to take testimony in the divorce of Jesse Wilkinson versus Joseph E. Wilkinson. Joseph A. Wogan named guardian of Joseph Earl Locke. An auditor was appointed in the estate of the late J F Hogue. James M. Martin named trustee for Lot Watson estate at Hazen's petition for Harriet Fisher. Kurtz petitioned for specific performance in John T Phillips estate. Sheriff sales of several properties confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Douds
E. T. Kurtz
Jesse Wilkinson
Joseph IE. Wilkinson
John G. McConahy
Joseph A. Wogan
Joseph Earl Locke
Joseph Locke
Jennie Locke
T. Kurtz
J. F. Hogue
James M. Martin, Esq
Lot Watson
A. L. Hazen
Harriet Fisher
John T. Phillips
Hydrophobia found behind dog fatalities in Ohio case
Henry Klee losses include a valued pointer Dave Kemp owned by Thomas Alford of Marietta with Dave Kemp Jr. owned by Frank Newell. Investigation shows the first dog died of hydrophobia after biting other dogs, causing their deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Klee
Klee
City water program offers free supplies this spring
Citizens planning to install city water this summer are urged to act between May 15 and June 15, 1901. The Water Co will furnish free company goods during the period to encourage connections and service expansion.
National Steel Orders Large Converter from Pennsylvan ia Eng Works
The National Steel company orders a large steel converter from the Pennsylvan ia Engineering Works for its Ohio plant, to be delivered to the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Steel Company
Pennsylvania Engineering Works Company
City
Ohio
Big Clearance Sale at Union Clothing Co
A Saturday and Monday event offers all suits priced at 9.90, down from 12 and 15 dollars. Union Clothing Co advertises a brief two day clearance, urging customers not to miss the limited sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Clothing CO
Cheap Rates to Buffalo by P L E Tuesday Special
Cheap round trip to Buffalo via P L E every Tuesday for $4.20. Travel time about six hours with through cars. Departs at 7 50 a m and arrives Buffalo about 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
For Sale Three Room House Near City Limits
Three room house offered for sale just outside the city limits. Handy to a school and street railway. Price five hundred dollars with terms to suit.
Vacant Lots Offered for New Home Building
Local ad announces available vacant lots across town for constructing new homes. It appeals to prospective buyers seeking residential development opportunities and emphasizes buildable plots and neighborhood access.
Special Diseases of Men and Guaranteed Cures
A physician offers a social chat and explains his unique treatment for men’s diseases. He promises a free personal examination, a written cure guarantee, no charge for mis medicines, and claims to cure without surgery. He asserts others fail and provides patient names as proof.
Prominent Cure Claim for Chronic Ailments and Urethral Troubles
Advertises a universal cure for back pain, lumbago, rheumatism, and urinary issues. Claims immediate improvement, permanent removal of canal obstructions without cutting, and restoration of swollen or diseased parts to normal size within days.
Blood poisoning blamed on heredity or infection
An early report describes SPECIFIC BLOOD POISONING as the most loathsome disease, possibly hereditary or acquired, with the first symptom noted as an ulcer.
Painful ailments cured by new system of treatment
A pamphlet describes a doctor offering a system to cure bone pain, ulcers, hair loss, and facial eruptions without mercury or iodides. It promises restoration in 10 to 16 days and claims drains and emissions are stopped permanently, with rapid drying of long standing ulcers.
Impotency Ad Offered With Confidential Treatment
An advertisement claims impotence is caused by life-stage factors and promises a permanent cure with a confidential treatment. It invites letters and replies in plain envelopes, asking for a 2 cent stamped envelope and providing contact hours from 9 am to 5 pm daily and Sunday morning hours.
Back in Jail Lou Schrengost Faces Harboring Case
Humane Agent J. C. Haas filed an information against Lou Schrengost for harboring a minor in a disorderly house. May McKee, 16, was arrested at Schrengosts on Mill Street on May 29. Mayor Warnock sent both women to jail. they were released this week pending a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Schrengost
Humane
J. C. Haas
May McKee
Schrengest
Mill Street
Warnock
Desertion charge ends with weekly support agreement
James Alford, a colored man, faced a desertion and non support charge brought by his wife Rose Alford. He appeared before Alderman Potter and agreed to pay $1 weekly for the child's support, ending the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alford
Potter
Rose Alford
Alford
Italian's Foot Crushed by Falling Rail Incident
Donnelle Karmin, an Italian worker on the Pennsylvania repair gang from Center Street, had his left foot badly crushed when a rail fragment fell on it Wednesday afternoon. Several bones in the instep were broken. Dr. Ed Cooper treated and reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelle Karmin
Center Street
Pennsylvania
Cooper
South American Tonic Promises Cure For Stomach Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts South American Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims relief from the first dose and assures safety and universal effectiveness. Sold by George W. Clutton in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clutton
New Castle
Gospel temperance meeting on Neshannock avenue hall
Volunteers of America hosts a gospel temperance meeting this evening at the hall on Neshannock avenue led by the Indies of the W. C. T. R. U. of this city. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody, Captain Louis Be. Shuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshannock Avenue
Louis BE
Shuster
Shirt Waist Garb Debuts for New Castle Delivery Crew
The New Castle post office delivery boys adopted shirt waist uniforms, debuting on Wednesday in light blue shirting. The change was praised as sensible and timely, with wearers drawing envy from peers in less comfortable attire as heat anticipates a torrid season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle posterHce
Lumber man crushed at work in Freedom
W L Montgomery of East Long avenue was pinned by falling lumber at Freedom Beaver County on Wednesday. The injured man, trapped for two hours, freed himself by moving planks one by one and returned home where a Liberty street surgeon treated legs and arms. He expects several days off work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Montgomery
East Long Avenue
Freedom
Beaver County
Liberty Street
Montgomery
Saves Two From Death With New Discovery
Mrs W of Armonk New York writes that her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis but was saved using Dr King's New Discovery. A niece with advanced consumption also recovered. Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to this medicine. infallible for coughs and colds. One dollar bottles guaranteed by all druggists. Trial bottles free.
Carpenter cured by Chamberlain remedy in Winterset letter
Mr W S Whedon of the First National Bank of Winterset recounts a carpenter troubled by diarrhoea who used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One dose cured him and he returned to work after purchasing from Mutton's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Whedon
First National Bank of
Winterset
Fawa
Chamberlain
Mutton
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Longstanding Sore
An elderly man from Potsmouth Va over 90 years old suffered years with a bad facial sore. Doctors offered little relief until DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve delivered a permanent cure. Advertisers claim the product removes the cause of troubles and cite local pharmacists promoting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Potsmouth
DeWitt
Vatssey
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred Uyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Fong Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weil & Son
Washington ST
Lawrence
E. L. Conover
Optician
R. A. Hubbard
Pittsburgh Street
Henry Sproul
James W. Scull
Charles A. Painter
Henry Sproul & CO
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago, Pittsburg
East Washington Street
New Castle, Pa
D. A. Moore
Bell
Pres. Underwood
Frank O. Dunlap
J. R. Clark
Motion Court
Judge Wallace
Liberal
West Side
Country
Park Avenue
Pearson Street
Penn Avenue
Volunteers of America
L.W. Platt
Roth
Vivat National Bank Building
Union Clotitiing CO
P. O
Arists
East Washington ST
Accourts
Citizens
Taylor & Hodgkinson, Merchant Tailors
Tell Iol
South Mill Street
Paisley Pharmacy
Dutton Pharmacy
Wood Tsyde
Seventh Wards
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