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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
A sales page listing multiple discount buys including dress Ginghams at 15c yd from 25c, Lawns and Swiss at 25c, Toulon Silk and Voiles at 35c, Embroidery Edges at 5c, Corded Batiste at 10c, plus Wallace specials 4c yd. Men's hosiery, wash ties, and various shirts offered at reduced prices. Multiple fabric lots, underwear, and nightwear priced for clearout.
The Mahoning town Methodist church Men’s League held a Thursday reception and banquet with Rev. E E Higley delivering a main address on Git Wit and Gumption. A male quartet performed as wives and friends attended. the league reports a strong year with monthly meetings and lectures.
William Price received a three year sentence in the penitentiary from Judge Rodgers in Youngstown for the manslaughter of Thomas Whitehead. Price pleaded guilty and then stated he did not remember the act and was sorry he ever did it. He shot Whitehead last summer, killing him instantly without provocation.
The cornerstone for the new state armory at Grove City was laid yesterday at noon by the Masonic fraternity. James D. Clark of New Castle attended and placed the stone. Company M marched in their new uniforms from the Armory hall to the site, with Grove City cornet band providing music.
The local strawberry season is nearly over with reports showing crops about half of normal. Latitudinal differences mean southern berries end sooner while northern fields are mid season. Cold weather and a recent dry spell are blamed for the short crop.
The Pennsylvania Railroad uses about 10 pounds of coal to generate steam for one freight car mile. Last year it hauled 1,248,449,300 freight car miles with a coal bill near $10,000,000. A 1 percent saving in coal would save about $100,000 annually, prompting the company to send traveling instructors to train engineers and firemen.
Aberdeen Ohio June 19 H Fawcett president of the Aberdeen Banking company killed himself as police neared to arrest him on misappropriation charges. The bank closed recently after W A List was named receiver. Fawcett had organized the bank two years ago with 40000 capitalization and about 50000 in deposits.
E P Irving a Big Four fireman was killed while crawling under a cut of cars in the Springfield yard. The switch engine started the cut before he could be removed, his head and right hand were severed.
In Niles Ohio two young children were struck while boarding a streetcar. Dorothy Mayyou was killed and Margaret Mayyou likely fatally injured as a fast moving car collided with the waiting pair.
Ribbons go on sale June 23 at Mc Comb's, 25714, with price cuts highlighted in-store. Local shoppers expect discounts on select ribbon varieties and related craft supplies.
The Hoffman well in Penn township received a second nitro glycerin charge yesterday, raising production to nearly three hundred barrels per day.
The note claims Pennsylvania is the most cheerful state for brewers and grafters, suggesting political crooks thrive there. It pastes in a vendor line about Fresh fish daily at Cotton Bros. with a price line.
One lot of women's black Lace Hose 19c three pairs for 50c. Women's Knit Vests and Drawers regularly 50c now 38c. See window display for fancy Hosiery for men and women.
A local retailer announces a complete line of trunks bags and suit cases available for purchase. The display highlights a range of sizes styles and prices aimed at travelers and shoppers seeking durable luggage.
One lot of children’s hose offered at 19 cents per pair with three pairs for 50 cents. Odd sizes priced at 5 cents per pair. Each item priced to clear stock in this sale.
Health teacher promotes Quaker Herb Remedies claiming many illnesses from kidney to indigestion are cured. John L Price praises Quaker Herb Extract after a bottle, noting relief from catarrh and stomach misery. Remedies sold by J C Wallace’s drug store with prices listed.
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