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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
12
Advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures deep seated congestion bronchitis and weak lungs when used timely. Cites Leechburg Pa. and Volga Ind. testimonials and urges replacement of substitutes. Mentions free Common Sense Medical Adviser with 21 stamps to Dr. Pierce Buffalo N Y.
Lieutenant Colonel Johnson asks whether war era inheritance tax applies to the Vandegriff estate on the death value or the payment value, and if dividends accrued post death are taxed. Commissioner Yerkes reviews the issue as the government seeks its share in a $3 million fortune.
Publishers' Press Dispatch notes the June 19 finish of the general synod in Cincinnati after a session begun Wednesday. It adjourned to meet May 1902 in Philadelphia and approved financing plans to cover delegates' expenses using a new annual fund. Rev. W. J. Smiley of Sparta Illinois was chosen to report on India missionary work.
Rose Brewster wronged by a deserting husband faces a strange night when his body is sent home for burial. Pennington Brush confronts a crisis as Rose, in fear, wields a pistol to stop him from exploiting the moment. A dramatic window crash, a coffin overturned, and a powerfully staged rescue unfold.
Pick Leek was charged with conducting and maintaining a gambling house on Main Street. Emma White swore out the information. her husband reportedly lost most of his money there last Sunday morning. Leek pleaded innocence as witnesses testified to the place's good character and others claimed past gambling activity. he was held for court in 300 dollars.
Jacob Conti filed an information against Carman Rosso for surety of the peace after a fist fight following a fireworks competition dispute. Rosso was arrested and a hearing was set for next Monday night before Alderman John Potter.
Thomas Bryan of Spruce Street, a well known carpenter, fell 20 feet from a Bartram Avenue roof Tuesday evening. A gust of wind sent a wide board he carried, throwing him backward to slide down the slope. He landed on soft earth and escaped broken bones but is badly bruised and expected to recover soon.
George Watkins, arrested early Tuesday, was discharged after an afternoon examination. Officers believed he matched a till-tapping suspect at the Tool House in Youngstown, where nearly $100 in silver was taken, but Watkins proved the coins were obtained honestly.
A special round trip excursion from New Castle to Woodland Beach Park in Ashtabula Harbor is advertised for July 4 with a $1.21 to $1.25 fare. The campaign promises larger attendance and splendor than prior events with a special train from all points and new attractions at the harbor. Information appears on hand bills and from L A Robison General Pass Agent.
To Newskeaders. If your newsboy fails to leave you a copy of The News each evening, please notify this office at once. Copies of an other local paper are frequently left at homes of News subscribers. Insist on getting the paper you want. If the boy does not comply, send his name to this office and We will have the paper delivered by regular carrier, THE NEWS CO.
A health focused note describes a woman thriving on good food and outdoor activity. It notes her skin glows with health and suggests Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing remedy produced by the California Fig Syrup Co for a cleansing action.
A Y OM CG A meeting is set for Friday evening to discuss camping plans at Lake Erie in July. All interested parties urged to attend as the roll nears sixty members.
J. Hayes Mulls, a Pennsylvania railroad train dispatcher, has bought a corner lot from G. V. Boyles at Boyles and Logan avenues and will soon begin erecting a fine dwelling on the site.
An ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as an elegant physic. The copy claims they improve appetite strengthen digestion regulate liver and bowels and are easy to take and pleasant in effect.
Struck by a sledge weighing 5 or 6 pounds fell 20 feet at Big Run injuring an Italian employee of Scranton Lewis & Company. The glancing blow cut a severe gash on the head. a Long Avenue surgeon stitched the wound. Had it hit the top, death would have followed.
New York June 19 Chas W Morse former president of the ice trust wed Mrs Clemente Dodge a fair divorcee formerly Miss Cowles of Illinois in Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. Rev Geo T Purves officiated with Mayor Robert Van Wyck as best man. The couple kept the wedding secret with few friends present and plan to sail for Europe on the Oceanic.
German Syrup, a prescrip tion of Dr A Boschee, is hailed as a leading medicine for coughs colds and long standing chest troubles. The product claims rapid relief with three doses and claims two million bottles sold annually since its US introduction in 1868. Available at Hutton's Pharmacy corner of Pittsburg and Main.
The News thanks John Wright of Taylor township for a basket of fine large strawberries, highlighting his work as a gardener and fruit grower.
Mr James Brown of Portsmouth Va aged over 90 suffered a bad facial sore for years. DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently per Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Central Drug Store Long Avenue.
A quoted Dad and boy exchange humor about a mispronounced library. Mr Reeder defines a library as a large number of books loaned to friends, illustrating a child's misunderstanding with a playful, period voice.
A dialogue snippet shows two sisters debating love and fault finding, highlighting tension between affection and criticism. The brief exchange contrasts harsh judgments with calls for viewing faults as virtues.
Snippet shows Lana and Maude in a wary exchange. Maude deflects rumors while Lana presses about reputation. The fragment suggests quiet drama and potential secrets between two unnamed characters.
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