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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1903

Page

16

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Cure for Nervousness

A testimonial from Mrs Selma Frickson of St Paul Minnesota touts significant recovery from nervousness and female weakness after using the medicine. The letter claims weight gain improved appetite sleep and overall health noting prior doctor visits and hospital avoidance. It also advertises Dr Pieres Common Sense Medical Adviser available free by mail with stamps.

Pierce Selma Frickson Rice Street St. Paul Minn Dr. Pierce

Defense leader Dr Gamewell to speak on Pekin siege

Dr Gamewell a Methodist Episcopal missionary who led defense against Boxers in Pekin will speak in New Castle on Sunday 28 about the heroic relief of foreigners. He helped gather them in a compound and planned defense that withstood Boxers until relief arrived. He is secretary for the Methodist parish church and promises a sobering, eyewitness account to a large crowd.

Gamewell New Castle Sunly Heror Game Pekin Gamewel Methodist Pal Church

Hermon Presbyterian lays cornerstone for new church

The Hermon Presbyterian church laid the cornerstone for a new edifice at 2 PM. The $4500 structure will be commodious and handsome, reflecting the congregation's progressive influence in the county. A firemen’s midsummer exposition follows, with a week of events on South Mill Street.

Hermon Presbyterian Church Hermon Vis South Mill Street

Local plumbers take over Alliance hardware business

John S&S Whitla and Jesse T Beall depart soon to manage Orr Alexander's hardware and plumbing shop in Alliance Ohio. The store was bought by Whitla Plumbing of this city. Friends here wish them success in the new venture.

John S&s Whitla Jesse T. Beall Alliance Orr & Alexander Whitla Plumbing Company

Thompson Named Ticket Agent at Union Station New Castle

C H Thompson of the Nickle Plate at Madison will be appointed ticket agent for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie at Union Station in New Castle. He succeeds Edward OBrien who leaves to enter the steam ship business for himself.

C. H. Thompson Madison Pittsburg Lake Erie Union Station New Castle Edward O'Brien

Young People's Society District Meeting at New Wilmington

A district meeting of the young people's societies of the United Presbyterian church was held at New Wilmington Tuesday with a large crowd from Mercer and surrounding areas. Several clergymen spoke, including Rev. J. Q. A. McDowell of the city, who gave an address in the afternoon. Dr. McDowell returned home Tuesday evening.

Young People’s Societies of The United Presbyterian Church New Wilmington Mercer J. Q. A. McDowell Dr. McDowell

New Krag Jorgensen rifles arrive for Company M

Grove City reports Company M received its new Krag Jorgensen rifles this week after an earlier delay. The Springfield rifles will be returned to State authorities for emergency use. The Krag Jorgensen is praised as the U S Army standard, with greater range and accuracy, a six shot magazine, and a sword bayonet replacing the old blade. Susie Wiggins of Oakland Avenue was injured in a West Washington Street runaway. she was thrown near Beaver Street and hospitalized with no broken bones.

Grove Borland Springfield Susie Wiggins Oakland Avenue Washington Street Beaver Street

Mrs Potter Leaves for Camden After Father’s Illness

Mrs W A Potter of North street receives word from Camden ND that her father, long afflicted by a chronic serious illness, is in critical condition and likely to die soon. All family members in distant cities are summoned. Mrs Potter intends to depart Monday for Camden and expects to be away four months or two.

W. A. Potter North Street Camden N.da

Thieves Hit Le Vine Wholesale Liquor Store on Moravia Street

Two thieves broke a front window at Le Vine wholesale liquor store on Moravia Street late Wednesday night and took two quart bottles. The theft was discovered the next morning. Police believe the suspects are the same individuals linked to a series of recent petty robberies across the city.

Levine Wholesale Moravia Street

Mayor sentences two men to three months in workhouse

Mayor Jackson imposed three months in the workhouse on Thursday morning on John Watt arrested for drunkenness and held for a hearing at Claremont for 90 days. Chas McCleary received three months for drunkenness vagrancy and public nuisance amid a contested charge of obtaining money under false pretenses involving McClelland Bros. and small sums collected without authority.

Jackson John Watt Claremont Chas. McCleary McClelland Bros Horne

Edith Wilcox Resigns From Shenango Valley Hospital

Mrs Edith Wilcox resigns after fourteen months as a nurse at Shenango Valley hospital. She is remembered as one of the best on the staff and has a wide circle of friends. She will return to her home in Saintsburg Pa and later seek nursing work in a Philadelphia hospital.

Edith Wilcox Shenango Valley Hospital

Niece of local family dies from typhoid fever in Pittsburg

Miss Elizabeth Davis, niece of Mrs Anna Ashton of Pennsylvania avenue, died of typhoid fever in Pittsburg after being summoned by illness. The Davis family once lived on South Jefferson street near the Big Run bridge and many friends here mourn her loss.

Anna Ashton Pennsylvania Avenue Pittsburg Elizabeth Davis Davis Jefferson Street Big Run Bridge

Damage suit claims $30000 for train injury in Mahoning county

In Mahoning county courts the Youngstown Telegram reports Miss Mary Linderman was a passenger on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie train from Pittsburg to Youngstown on March 12 near Mahoningtown when she was suddenly thrown against a car window. Her head struck the pane and she sustained injuries to her head and back. It is alleged she will never recover and she asks $30000.

Mahoning County

Preuss Installed as Pastor at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran

Telegram from Kittanning dated Sunday reports Rev. George A. Preuss was installed as pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church by Rev. J. C. Kunaman D D home missionary superintendent of the general council of the Lutheran church and Rev. J. H. Miller of New Castle.

Kittanning George A. Preuss J. C. Kunaman D. D General Council of the Lutheran Church J. H. Miller New Castle St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Runaway Horse Turmoil Near United Presbyterian Church

A horse belonging to Dr. William McGeehan bolted Sunday evening near Eastbrook as it fled past the United Presbyterian church. The frightened animal damaged its bogey but did not collide with other rigs and no injuries were reported among those leaving the church.

Eastbrook William McGeehan United Presbyterian Church

Open season for fishing begins in Pennsylvania

The open season under the games and fish laws of Pennsylvania began Monday. A considerable number of New Castle anglers are out seeking catches in the area. There are still some bass in local streams despite past efforts by anglers to secure them.

Pennsylvania New Castle

Fire at C D Wheelock Bakery Sparks $500 Loss

A grease fire in a frying pan at C D Wheelock bakery on South Apple alley Friday night around 8 70 o clock caused $500 damage and threatened a larger blaze. Quick action by Central fire department prevented a major conflagration.

C. D

Pythian Outing Is Assured Success in Lawrence County

The grand Pythian outing to be held in this city on August 1 is assured of success as nine county lodges back the event. Prizes totaling at least 400 dollars are planned with athletic contests and possible drill exhibitions. A delegation visited Alma lodge in Elwood, enjoying a royal welcome, while Ellwood officials plan a ball game against New Castle Athletics. The general outing committee will meet Wednesday night at City Hall to finalize arrangements.

Pythian Outing Association Lawrence County Elwood Alma Lodge Messrs A.C. Hyde E. Koons Henry Shuriff Charles Osborne Thomas Savage Jos Rice Joseph Lieberman Harry A. Bryan Walter Conover Ellwood R. H. Kirk O. G. Manning H. Hagen Walter Stout M. Db. McMahon W. R. Thompson New Castle Athletics

New Castle Readies for Modern Country Club Action

A New Castle committee has begun subscriptions for a new country club near the Harbor with a half mile race track tennis courts and golf links. Early subscriptions indicate solid support with several thousand dollars raised and plans to spend about twenty thousand dollars on grounds and equipment for a multi sport facility.

Newcastle New Castle Cascade Park New Castle Golf Club Eather

Runaway Horse Causes Scene at Battery Boat Mt Jackson Reunion

A horse belonging to Patterson and Sample, driven by Mrs. William H. Smith and the Misses Sample, caused excitement at the Battery Boat Mt Jackson reunion. The horse, known to break loose, tangled with a fence and needed freeing after a shaft broke. Locals assisted, and friends took the ladies home. The message also lists local visits and moves among residents including Mrs. J A Bailey, Mrs. Lucinda Hannon, Mr. and Mrs. L I Weddell, Wylie Brewster, William Kelso, Mrs Evank Rogers, Miss Mamie Goddard, H G Coates family, and Harry Evans moving from Enon Valley to the area with his mother.

Patterson & Sample William H. Smith

Dead Man's Wife En Route as Tragedy Strikes

A widow and her three children travel from Italy to New Castle, unaware their husband and father died after an accident at the steel mill aboard a shipyard or railway work scene, awaiting news upon arrival. The bereaved family planned a new home in America, hoping for a peaceful future.

Samuel Charlie Italy America New Castle

Steps to Relieve Alderman of Costs

Attorney B A Winternita moved Monday to strike the grand jury costs imposed on Alderman W W Cubbison in the Commonwealth versus Mike Waber case where no true bill was returned. Judge Wallace issued a rule to the county commissioners to show cause why the motion should not be granted. The motion cites that Cubbison did not initiate the prosecution, that Mrs Vaber was represented by counsel before the esquire, that he was not summoned as a grand jury witness, that he lacked notice of being designated prosecutor, and that the grand jury action was void for lacking a hearing before imposing costs.

B. A. Winternita W. W. Cubbison The Commonwealth Mike Waber Wallace Alderman Cubbison

Guilty verdict in stolen car wheels case

The case against Hamilton Altman and Jack Ward for receiving stolen goods was tried before Judge Wallace. The jury found both defendants guilty after they allegedly tried to dispose of stolen car wheels at Youngstown, wheels taken from the Pennsylvania Limestone company. The prosecution was led by District Attorney Medard, with defense by George W. Muse and George Weingartner. Ben Kissinger pleaded guilty to stealing a large lot of car wheels.

Hamilton Altman Jack Ward Wallace Acc Youngstown Pennsylvania Limestone Company Medard George W. Muse George Weingartner Ben Kissinger

Real Estate Transfers Detailed in Local Township Purchases

A sequence of property transfers listed with buyers and sellers from Taylor Shenango Ellwood Union Mahoning and other townships. Transfers include sums from $150 to $16,000 with buyers Samuel McKinley Dora Hasely George Weingartner C E Smith J W Reed James Nelson Rosa Capito Ellwood Lumber Co The Pittsburg Co Samuel Rhodes William Davies Albert Hoffmaster John Woods Andrew Cole and others.

Samuel McKinley Samuel Wallace Taylor Township Joseph Wallace Oliver O. Daugherty Hiram G. Miller Fourth Ward Dora Hasely Albert Policy Shenango Township George T. Weingartner Robert S. Houk C. E. Smith John 8 Able First Ward David A. Beatty James P. Caldwell Third Ward Emma N. Coener Joseph W. Allison Mahoning Township Annie Kingdom Fred Clare Frank DeGregorio Mary DeGregorio Fifth Ward Anna Felton Anna F. Sargent William D. Fischer Jessie B. Fischer Second Ward J. W. Reed M. Margaret McCrack- On James M. Nelson David P. Keehler Rosa. Capito Henry Craft Union Township Ellwood Lumber Co Flora L. McKee Ell Paul Meehan West New Castle Andrew ©. Cole Joseph J. Campbell Hazel Deil

Knights of Pythias Visit Wampum Lodge

A large delegation from various Pythian bodies in the city paid a fraternal visit to Wampum lodge Wednesday evening. They plan further visits, including a stop at Mi e wood lodge on Monday evening June 15. A committee to form the Pythian Outing Association of Lawrence county was appointed, with James Coutt W A Brown Robert Curley F L Gray and Peter Robertson composing the sub committee. the general committee meets Wednesday June 17 in this city.

Wampum Pythian Lodge Miewood Wampum Lodge Pythian Outing Association Lawrence County Messrs James Coutt W. A. Brown Robert Curley F. L. Gray Peter Robertson

His Last Hope Realized in Oklahoma Settlement

An 1889 Oklahoma settler defeated severe diarrhoea after a neighbor gave Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A big dose relieved agony within minutes and a scheduled follow up dose cured the case within an hour, prompting gratitude and a note that bowel disorders are seasonal. Sold by all druggists.

Sentinel Gebo Mont Oklahoma Fortune

Stove Repairs for 600 Stove Models

Repair services advertise fixing over 600 common stove types including the Home Comfort Steel Range. The notice mentions Keystone Plow and Grevet Blae Cooetian in association with the service.

Keystone Cooetian

Hunted suspects in sewer search end without capture

Street Commissioner Magee and local police led a large crowd in a search for two colored men hiding in a 24 inch sewer on Beatty place. Children alerted residents. volunteers entered the dark tunnel but found only an iron bar and a scrap of paper, with no arrest. The event spurred talk of suspects behind recent petty robberies in cellars and verandas.

Samuel P. Magee Mckissick Patter Croton Avenue Beatty Place Willie Shields Vine Street Claire Taggart Shields Willie Magee Rasue Alphonse Gaston Will Rhodes Howard Kelly

Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Bodily Nourishment

An advertisement extolls Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as strengthening digestive organs to process food into healthy blood and tissues. It claims relief from indigestion and stomach disorders, and lists Paisley’s and Hutton’s pharmacies in New Castle and Mahoningtown as sellers.

Hutton's Paisley Washington Street Paisley’s Mahoningtown New Castle Hutton’s Pharmacy Paisley's

Cuts Bruises and Burns Quickly Healed

A claim that Chamberlain's Pain Balm heals cuts bruises and burns rapidly without maturation. The text promotes the liniment as an antiseptic remedy and suggests quick recovery for common injuries. The fragmentary note mentions effects and ad-like language without medical endorsement.

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