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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
6
A telegram from Youngstown reports Demon Bartl is in critical condition with a fractured skull after his prize fight with Jack Young of the city. He remains semi conscious in a Youngstown hospital with little hope for recovery, and his death would not surprise local physicians if it occurs.
News from Berlin reports a Russian mob attacked the Dor dian Jewish ghetto near the German frontier. Eighty houses and two synagogues burned, three Jews killed, 28 injured, leaving 600 Jews homeless as police did not intervene.
Dr. W. A. Worner of Long avenue will address the Brotherhood of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church next Tuesday evening. The subject is an interesting one and the lecture will interest many people.
A prize offer invites readers to spot a grammar error in the package text and to submit a short letter on why Indian Corn Flakes is superior. Five readers win gold, two dollar bills, or one dollar prizes. entrants must state their school and mail letters to the Indian Corn Flake Co. in Battle Creek by June 20.
Bright's Disease Diabetes Rheumatism Gout Gravel Dropsy Illumination of the Bladder Bad blood and nervous troubles caused by sick kidneys. Hindipo claims to cure all kidney and nervous troubles with a guaranteed result. Mail order offered with 50 cents request. six boxes for $2.50 under a positive guarantee.
Chicago reports scarce convention seats reaching 125 dollars with 100 dollar offers common. Harry S. New cites ticket requests nearly double prior conventions as Roosevelt factions push for anti injunction plank and Taft family presence looms. Delegates count 101 negro delegates, 24 fewer than last gathering, amid waning parade booms and no railroad passes.
The discussion centers on Frank P. Kellogg a Minnesota national committeeman and key anti trust figure. Reports from St Paul hint at a vice presidency bid but suggest Kellogg would only run with presidential approval and without resigning his senate seat or jeopardizing alliances in Iowa.
Mrs. Howard Munnell hosted a farewell banquet Friday evening for the graduating class advancing from the primary to the junior department at the Children's day exercises tomorrow. About 25 guests attended with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McCormick and Miss Pearl Elliott as special visitors. Tables wore pink and white flowers and a delicious menu was served with help from Ella Munnell and Mrs. Otis Blain.
The northbound Pennsylvania passenger train found William Davis of Hope Mills lying beside the tracks near Leesburg this morning. Davis a coal miner from Mercer county, was badly mangled but a whiskey bottle remained intact. The cause of the strike is not known and the body was sent to Mercer.
The birth anniversary of the American flag is observed citywide with flags displayed on business houses and homes. The Daughters of the American Revolution mark the day at Mrs. W. B. Gormley's residence on North Mercer Street.
A southbound street car on the East side line struck a delivery wagon belonging to B. A. Young and Company on Pittsburg street near the Pennsylvania tracks at 6 oclock last night. The pole tore off the wagon and the mules were dragged a distance before the motorman stopped the car. The driver escaped with injuries. Mr and Mrs Fred DeVenny and daughter Margaret of Edgwood Avenue have returned from Meadville Franklin and Oil City visiting relatives.
In Chicago on June 12 politicians interviewed conclude Frank H. Hitchcock will be the next chairman of the Republican national committee. They cite his Taft campaign leadership and the expected close ties with his campaign manager as the basis for the forecast.
The fire committee will recommend purchasing 500 feet of hose from Osgood Hardware for 400 dollars. The hose must withstand 450 psi and carries a six year guarantee, beating rivals Smith Hutton Kirk and Dickson & Company whose bids offered 400 psi and shorter warranties. Chief Connery notes hoses in use exceed nine years with careful handling cited as key to longevity.
New Wilmington June 13One of the suspended frat men J Clarke Bell may yet receive a Westminster diploma. Bell was a senior class member and would have been valedictorian. Other suspended members broke suspension rules, but Bell did not, and President Russell says if he has kept up with studies he will graduate with the class of 1908.
Miss Marian Fleming of Wallace avenue and Mr Julius Sypher of Crawford avenue are expected to wed quietly on Wednesday June 17. After the ceremony they will depart for a wedding trip and return to reside in the city. The couple are popular with many friends.
Rochester N Y June 13 The Standard Oil company faces a possible fine of 800000 after a jury verdict of guilty in U S court. Arguments on a new trial motion will be heard July 7 in Buffalo before Judge Hazel.
At the Epworth league service of First M E Church Sunday evening the singing evangelists Mr and Mrs J M Harris of Evanston Illinois will be present. They are assisting in tent meetings on Neshannock avenue.
Ernest Rhodenbaugh from New Castle and Cora Pringes of Newport filed for a marriage license. James R. Eiscondon of Neshan Nock Avenue returned from a trip to Mt Clemens Michigan.
Rev Andrew Johnson of Wilmore Kentucky joins evangelist Billy Sunday at a large tent on Neshannock Avenue. Johnson preaches Hebrews 2 and 3 with plain, witty style and strong magnetism. Tent meetings continue twice daily for a week, Brasher preaches at Croton Avenue church and tent on Sunday.
William Stevenson 40, brother of Mrs. William Parks, died at his Grant street home from cancer after a yearlong illness. He worked as assistant foreman in the William Tod mold ing department and formerly led West's foundry in Sharpsville. Survived by wife, parents, six siblings, and other relatives. funeral at his home with Oak Hill cemetery interment. Frank Shook, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Shook, died in Columbiana of kidney trouble after a long illness. body to be returned for a Sunday service at the family residence.
Thoroughly modern 8 room Edgewood Blaine North Highland lot 990x130 price 5500. Six rooms Milton street price 2600. F H Stanley 8 rooms N Cedar street price 3900. Seven rooms Reynolds street price 2500. Seven rooms Sumner avenue price 3500. Six rooms E Madison avenue Seventh ward price 2700. 12 rooms double house Hamilton street Fifth ward rents 18 per side price 6000. Large list of bargains homes vacant lots acreage farms. Also rental houses and fire insurance New Castle Pa Seventh Ward.
The funeral for the late Mrs Margaret E Mitchell was held Friday at 9 am at St Marys Church. The interment followed in St Marys Cemetery with pallbearers C J Walter James H Eagan Richard Hannon John Donnegan John Lynch and Eugene Sheridan.
The remains of Joseph D. Miller of the Avenue hotel who died in Bellevue Friday will be brought to the city Saturday afternoon on the 2 30 train. The funeral will be held at the home of his son Clarence Miller 145 Park avenue at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Carlton of Washington pa mourn the death of their infant daughter interred Saturday at Locust Grove cemetery Ellwood Mrs Carlton is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Glenn of Ellwood
Mrs William Lusk of Mt Jackson is very ill. S K Maginnis of North Dakota visits friends. J W Gailey turns 59 with 59 strangers visiting to congratulate him. Mrs H M Wallace of Pittsburg and daughter Mrs Jacob Troutman of Avalon visit local relatives. Dr Zimmerman marked his 77th birthday with a gathering of about 40 to 50 friends.
New Bedford reports Rev. John Gealy serving as juror in New Castle this week. Rev. R. B. A. McBride has returned to Omaha after visiting relatives. Rev. R. H. Barnes of Tarkio, Mo., who lived here 30 years ago, called on friends Wednesday. Presbyterian church ladies invite men to a supper next Tuesday evening. Ohio Toledo Lucas County: Frank J. Cheney swears firm of F J Cheney Co will pay 100 for each uncured case of catarrh via Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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