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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
12
An advertisement touts SyRupP.oF Fras from the California Fig Syrup Co. as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the system, dispels fevers and headaches, and eases constipation. It claims plant-based medicines act on kidneys, liver and bowels without irritation. warns against imitators and urges remembering the company name on packaging.
In Alliance on Wednesday Mt Union College faculty defeated city officials 22 to 19. National games yesterday saw Pittsburg 5 New York 2 and Chicago 8 Brooklyn 1. American games included Milwaukee 6 Philadelphia 5 and Baltimore 8 Chicago 1. Boston, Detroit, and other matchups noted.
At a meeting of the Bicycle Repair men's union held in Ozersky Brothers store, Ozersky and fellow members Bowen Qoz estsky Dingledy Warner Ward Lewis and Woods plan a July 4 road race in Youngstown. The event may start near Idora park pavilion, cover about 15 miles through Boardman Kyle's Corners and Market Street, with a handicapped format and prizes including bicycles and a chainless machine for the winner. A committee will seal early park arrangements. Local riders are eligible.
James Braid, first Scot to win the Open since 1893, is a cousin of Douglas Rolland from Arlsferry Fifeshire. Born in Scotland, he turned professional in 1894 after amateur work in Edinburgh. Now 29, Braid rose to prominence in Open events since 1895 and coaches at Romford, Essex. He is tall with long tee shots and broad shoulders.
The Yale Alumni Weekly condemns the rowdy cheering that helped Princeton lose to Yale and suggests curbing stadium noise at college games. It notes Yale kept its band quiet, while Harvard and Princeton cheered throughout, urging Yale to lead a reform for fair play and spectator pleasure.
The Latrobe Rod and Gun Club announces its first annual two day shoot at its Latrobe Pennsylvania grounds on June 20 and 21 1901. Shooting starts at 9 30 a m with targets thrown from three traps at unknown angles. All shooters are invited and ammunition will be for sale on the grounds. Schulte Bros 214 Main Street Latrobe will handle prepaid guns and ammunition using passenger trains stopping here. Programs available from secretary D J Schulte Latrobe Pa.
Canton officials led by Mayor Robertson push to stop Sunday baseball as a Sunday-town tradition ends under municipal pressure. The order would impact Canton-Painesville games, signaling a shift in local sports culture.
Real estate title transfers listed for Wednesday show James J Ramsey and wife to B F Thorn for land in Seventh ward at 1250 dollars Hiram G Miller and wife to Martin I Nieman and others for Fourth ward at 825 Lawrence Platt to the Connecticut Building and Loan Association for Fourth ward at 1 R C Fralick and wife to J E Dougherty for Fourth ward Fralick to Dougherty for land in Fourth ward at 1 dollar
A retrospective piece recounts Eva Burnett of Russellville Ohio praising Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription after nearly dying from complications post childbirth. The article extols cures for womanly diseases, regularity, nerve relief, appetite restoration, and sleep, citing Burnett’s recovery timeline and results after three bottles.
Kenneth Hall, 3, of 102 Liberty street, fell from streetcar No 205 at Wabash avenue while riding uptown. A North Mercer street surgeon nearby treated him. he recovered after a few minutes. An 8 or 9 year old rode the rear of the car and escaped. Also, the Seventh Ward Presbyterian church agreed to proceed with a $16000 church construction after initial revision.
A growing chorus reports Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills restore strength and vigor to those in weak, run down condition. Local user J. H. Bauman credits the pills for renewed energy after heavy work, bought at Paisley's Drug Store, with the medicine sold nationally by the Buffalo company.
A group including Joe Jones John Quest William Hill Audrey Henderson and John MeeNee went seining on the Neshannock netting carp catfish and eels with a $200 bond. John MeeNee jumped into the creek to join the catch leaving dry clothes ashore to laugh at the spectacle.
The P L section reports steady progress on the new street. A large crew works from Lowellville to the G M J limestone quarry and another team operates from Edenburg to the run, with plans to enter the Seventh ward along Madison avenue.
Work on the new Sanitary Supply Works at the Junction advances with the first brick building 100 by 80 feet completed and the first story of the four story main building nearly finished. Construction will be pushed rapidly to completion.
The Mahoningtown Gun Club held a Wednesday practice with members Denny Beard Newell McFate Rhodes and Huston. Jack Huston posted the best score of 16 hits in 25 attempts though a full record was not kept.
Roy Sample, five, son of Mr and Mrs L H Sample of North Liberty street, fell from a seesaw Wednesday evening and broke an arm. A surgeon was called and set the fracture.
J. C. Norris, J. D. F. Newell and W H. Smith visited their oil well and newly acquired territory at Slipperyrock on Wednesday afternoon. A recent strike was reported but the quantity was not learned.
An advertisement touts suits priced at 9.90 for a weekend sale, urging customers to visit the window display at Union Clothing Co. It also includes health copy promoting DeWitt's Little Early Risers to regulate the bowels with pharmacy mentions.
F. M. Dunlap of Youngstown Ohio, an aged engineer formerly of this place, called on old friends here Tuesday evening. He appears hale and hearty.
P. McWilliams and his daughter joined many attendees at Westfield on Wednesday for the 40th anniversary of Rev. William Taylor’s pastorate at the Westfield Presbyterian Church.
The Willow Grove young people will hold a literary society gathering Friday evening. They will elect officers draft a constitution and by laws and complete the organization.
Mrs. James Robinson sells her Madison avenue residence to a man named Methaney from West Virginia who plans to move in soon and take possession of the dwelling as his new home.
DD. M. Clark of Mr. Jackson called on friends there Wednesday. Many persons from here attended the Gentry Tony show Thursday. (Mrs. A. Hampton of Bessemer, call-
One hundred dollar reward offer for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and others in Toledo Ohio. Claims Hall's curesInternally via blood and mucous surfaces. Price one dollar per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills praised as best.
Foot powder claims to ease painful feet and corns with Allen's Foot-Ease. It promises quick relief for sweaty or tired feet and makes shoes feel comfortable. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail orders and trial packages available.
Watch Inspector I C Grassel of the Seventh Ward jewelry trade has been appointed watch inspector for the entire W&A division of the Pennsylvania road. Previously he served as watch inspector for the BP&W road, and the new appointment will expand his duties significantly.
A Confederate-era brief quotes Gen. T Cary of the Guide in Washington Virginia praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a severe ankle sprain and rapid relief and cure. Sold by Hutton's Pharmacy.
An old advertisement touts Toads Sarsaparilla as a purifying tonic that cleanses the system and builds up health, urging readers to take the remedy for nature’s cleansing effort.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Pills as restoring energy in men with torpid livers and poor appetite. It claims relief from headaches and dizziness and promises renewed vitality and digestion. The sale notes price at 22 cents with free samples at Patton’s Pharmacy.
Train times show daily vestibuled limits and connections from New Castle to major cities including Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Services list departures at 4 05 am 6 20 pm 9 14 am and 4 30 pm with various direct routes and through tickets advertised for Midwest West and East connections.
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