Erie railroad officials inspect New Castle branch during presidential tour
M Underwood new Erie president arrives in New Castle with officials for a fact finding visit. They review property, freight and passenger facilities, past year’s business, and prospects for next year. Improvements to passenger service are planned though details remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
M. Underwood
New Castle
New York
Sharon
Underwood
G. M. Cummings
Erie
Sam P. Shane
J. C. Moorhead
A. M. Mozier
R. H. Wallace
Greenville
Pittsburg
Funeral held for Mrs. Frank O Dunlap
The funeral for Mrs. Frank O Dunlap was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the family home on Croton avenue. Rev. T C Beach officiated. Floral tributes surrounded the casket as pallbearers from Mrs Dunl ap s Sunday school class stood in attendance. Interment followed at Oak Park with carriages from Dunn Rice undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O Dunlap
Croton Avenue
T. C. Beach
Fred House
Patrick Connor
J. Wenger
Oak Park
Dunn & Rice Undertaking
Light fine in assault case before Alderman Potter
Frank Franco faced a Wednesday hearing before Alderman John R. Potter on an assault and battery charge filed by Louie Berdie. Berdie, with a bandaged head, said Franco beat him during a hold up at Bessemer, and the alderman imposed a light fine on Franco.
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Frank Franco
John R. Potter
Louie Berdie
Bessemer
Jamestown Furniture Undertaking Man J W Clark Dies
J W Clark a Jamestown Pa furniture and undertaking dealer died after paralysis struck him in his shop Saturday night He lay unconscious until his son found him Sunday morning He leaves two sons S W Clark Jamestown J R Clark New Castle and a daughter Mrs J A Martin Jamestown
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J. W. Clark
Jamestown
S. W
J. R
New Castle
J. A. Martin
Water Co. Offers Free Stop-Box to New Takers
From May 15 to June 15, 1901 the City of New Castle Water Co will furnish free stop-box and curb cock to all new water takers.
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City of New Castle Water Co
Bucklen Amic a Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
Ads claim Bucklen's Amica Salve cures cuts sprains bruises and skin injuries and heals chafing burns and ulcers for 25 cents. It is praised as a cyclist’s friend and sold by local druggists and pharmacies including Paisley Hutton Fred Clyde and Central Drug Store.
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Bucklen
Amica
Gentry Show in New Castle Delights Crowds with Wonder Acts
The Gentry Dog and Pony show entertains a large New Castle audience with 57 ponies 75 trained dogs four baby elephants and clever monkeys. A parade along Brown addition near Hamilton street precedes an evening program featuring a military drill by ponies monkey trapeze baby-carriage act and a dramatic fire rescue scene.
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New Castle
Brown Addition
Hamilton Street
Snyder
Motion Court Actions Open Second Douds Session
Judge Wallace presided as motions were heard for divorce between Jesse Wilkinson and Joseph E Wilkinson. An order appoin ting Joseph A Wogan as guardian for Joseph Earl Locke. An auditor was appointed in the estate of the late J F Hogue. James M Martin trustee in Lot Watson estate. Specific performance sought in John T Philling estate. Sheriff sale confirmations noted.
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Wallace
Douds
E. T. Kurtz
Jesse Wilkinson
Joseph E. Wilkinson
John G. McConahy
Joseph A. Wogan
Joseph Earl Locke
Joseph Locke
Jennie Locke
J. F. Hogue
James M. Martin, Esq
Lot Watson
A. L. Hazen
Harriet Fisher
John T. Philling
Hydrophobia Strikes Dogs Beloved by Local Owners
Henry Rice’s celebrated pointer line loses several fine dogs after hydrophobia is linked to canine deaths. Dave Kemp, a notable dog owned by Thomas Allford of Marietta Ohio, dies, followed by Dave Kemp Jr. owned by Frank Newell of this city. A thorough investigation confirms the first dog’s hydrophobia and its bite caused the others' deaths.
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Henry Rice
Mr. Blee
Dave Kemp
Thomas Allford
Marietta
Frank Newell
Mr. Klee
City water program runs May 15 to June 15 1901
Residents considering city water in the coming summer are advised to enlist between May 15 and June 15 1901. The Water Co will supply free company goods during this period.
National Steel Signs Large Converter Order
National Steel places order with Pennsylvania Engineering Works of this city for a large steel converter intended for its Ohio plant.
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The
National Steel Company
Pennsylvania Engineering Works Company
City
Ohio
Union Clothing Co. Shifts Suits to 9 90 This Weekend
All $12 and $15 suits priced at 9 90 for Saturday and Monday only. Don't miss this bargain. Union Clothing Co. offers a limited sale on formal wear, highlighting substantial savings on established price points.
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Union Clothing CO
Tuesday Train to Buffalo Leaves at 7 50 A M
A weekly service runs every Tuesday with through cars. The fast train departs at 7 50 a m and reaches Buffalo by 2 p m. The fare is four dollars and thirty cents and the schedule indicates a three day performance window.
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Buffalo
For Sale 5 Room House on West Side
A five room house on the West Side is offered for sale as a family plans a bar gain party before leaving the country.
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West Side
Country
Park Avenue six room house with heater in cellar
Modern six room house on a corner lot at Park Avenue. Features include a heater in the cellar. Asking price is 2400 dollars.
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Park Avenue
House for sale near city limits with school and street railway
Three room house just outside city limits priced at $500 with terms to suit.
Home Building Ad for Vacant Lots
Real estate promotion offering to build a home on any vacant lot in town. The service highlights turnkey construction and says it can arrange housing on any location within the town.
SPECIAL DISEASES OF MEN PROMISE PERMANENT CURE
A promoter offers a social chat about a self described system of treatment for male diseases. He guarantees a permanent cure if curable, with written refund if not, and claims no medicines or devices. He advertises free personal examination and no charge for medicines included in the total fee.
Claim of Curing Blood Poisoning Without Surgery
An advertisement promotes a doctor claiming to cure scrotal vein enlargement and blood poisoning without knives. It asserts uniqueness in the city, offers patient testimonials, and notes hereditary or acquired ulcers as a first symptom.
Prompt, Permanent Cure for Bladder and Kidney Troubles
Advertisement claims a prompt permanent cure for bladder and kidney ailments caused by surrounding inflammations. It asks about back pain frequent urination and sleep disruption, then urges readers to call for treatment that allegedly achieves cures where other doctors have failed.
Pain Free Cure By Noninvasive Treatment Promises Relief
The advert claims immediate and lasting improvement for acute and chronic rheumatic conditions, lumbago, sciatica, and joint stiffness through a non cutting method. It asserts complete canal obstruction cures and stops unusual discharges within 3 days, restoring hydrocele and related swelling to normal size.
Potent Cure Offered for Impotency by Private Medical Office
Classified notice from a medical practitioner promises a permanent cure for impotency caused by life stage factors. Confidential correspondence and plain envelopes are promised with return mail service. Office hours listed with a two cent stamped self-addressed reply.
Back In Jail Lou Schrengost Faces Disorderly House Charge
Humane Agent J. C. Haas filed information accusing Lou Schrengost of harboring a minor in a disorderly house. May McKee, a 16 year old, was found at Schrengosts on Mill street on May 29. Mayor Warnock jailed them. they were released this week. Schrengost denies harboring the girl and says she took her in because the girl had nowhere else to go. A hearing is pending.
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Lou Schrengost
Humane
J. C. Haas
May McKee
Schrengest
Mill Street
Warnock
Man Ordered to Pay Support in Desertion Case
James Alford, colored, arrested on desertion and non support of a minor child, had a hearing before Alderman Potter. His wife Rose Alford claimed no support for nearly three years. He agreed to pay $1 per week for the child’s support.
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James Alford
Potter
Rose Alford
Alford
Italian's Foot Crushed by Falling Rail
Donnelle Karmin of Center Street, employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad repair gang, had his left foot badly crushed when a rail fragment fell on it Wednesday afternoon. Several bones in the instep were broken. Dr. Ed S. Cooper reduced the fracture.
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Donnelle Karmin
Center Street
Pennsylvania
Ed. S. Cooper
South American Tonic Promises Universal Cure
An advertisement touts the masterly power of a tonic named South American Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims immediate relief, universal safety, and reliable results from the first dose, with George W. Clutton in New Castle, Pennsylvania as the local vendor.
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George W. Clutton
New Castle
Temperance Meeting at Neshannock Hall
Volunteers of America present a Tospel temperance meeting this evening at the hall on Neshannock avenue. The W C T U ladies will be in charge and extend a cordial invitation to everyone. Captain Louis I Shuster will preside.
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Neshannock Avenue
Louis 1
Shuster
Window Suit Sale at Union Clothing Co
Local shop promotes a nine ninety sale tag on any suit displayed in the window at Union Clothing Company inviting shoppers to view the full selection and find value on men’s suits.
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Union Clothing CO
Shirt waist uniform worn by New Castle post office delivery boys
Delivery staff at New Castle adopt light blue shirt waist uniforms as they debut their new attire on a hot Wednesday. The casual garment draws admiration from onlookers amid forecasts of approaching heat.
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New Castle
Lumberman Impeded Two Hours by Falling Planks
W L Montgomery of 222 East Long avenue suffered a crushed left leg when a pile of lumber fell at Freedom Utah Weaver county on Wednesday. Trapped for about two hours he freed himself by removing planks two at a time. He returned home and a Liberty street surgeon dressed his wounds. He sustained bruises across the body arms and legs and will be off work for several days.
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W. L. Montgomery
East Long Avenue
Freedom
Weaver County
Liberty Street
Montgomery
Saves Two From Death With Dr King's New Discovery
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York reports a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis cured by Dr King's New Discovery after other remedies failed. A niece with advanced consumption also recovered. medicine is described as infallible for coughs and colds with $1 bottles and free trials offered.
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W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr. King
Carpenter’s Recovery Noted By Winterset Bank Cashier
W S Whedon of the First National Bank of Winterset relates experience with a carpenter who was ill with diarrhoea and cholera and diarrhoea remedy cured him after one dose. The note promotes the remedy and mentions it being sold at Stutton’s Pharmacy.
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W. S. Whedon
First National Bank of
Winterset
Town
Stutton
Dew Witts Rivalry and Early Risers Cure Mentioned in Ad
An old advertisement claims a tired man cannot compete with a healthy rival Dew Witts. It promotes Little Early Risers pills for constipation and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a permanent cure for a chronic facial sore, citing Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy and Central Drug Store as vendors.
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Dew Witts
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred Tryde
Seventh Wards
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
James Brown
Potsmouth
DeWitt
Paisley
Fred Pyde
Seventh Ward
Tong Avenue
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Weil & Son
Washington ST
Lawrence
E. L. Conover
Optician
R. A. Hubbard
No. Wi
Pittsburgh Street
Henry Sproul
James W. Scully
Charles A. Painter
Henry Sproul & CO
Philadelphia
Chicago, Pittsburg
East
Washington Street
New Castle, Pa
D. A. Moore
Bell 441
Citizens
Frank O. Dunlap
J. R. Clark
Fred Clyde
Judge Wallace
Liberal
Pearson Street
L.W. Platt
Roth
First National Bank Building
R.A. Kenzie
Penn Avenue
Volunteers of America
P.O
East Washington ST
Tole
Agggunts
Bell
Taylor & Hodgkinson, Merchant Tailors
Dell
South Milu Street
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