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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
6
Boots and shoes marketed with varied soles and colors. A sales pitch invites customers to visit shop to learn about merits with no obligation to buy. Emphasizes affordable London fees and broad range of styles including chocolate black and tan.
A midnight blaze in Bloomington Illinois consumed five business blocks and damaged the McLean County courthouse. One boy died from a wall collapse while other buildings including the Greisham and Durley blocks suffered heavy losses. Total estimates reach two million dollars as Decatur Springfield and Peoria brigades aided the effort amid strong winds and limited water pressure.
Irwin Ailey longtime Moravia citizen died Tuesday morning after a second stroke. He suffered a paralysis spell weeks earlier. He leaves three sons Mont Clyde Jackson and Harry L. Ailey was trusted in the community and connected with Riley Wilder Jay and Co. in Grant Street.
New York June 19 stock tickers report substantial buying in one hundred dollar lots amid speculation Gov Roosevelt could be named the Republican presidential nominee. Strong market chatter links the potential nomination to rising demand and price movement.
In New York on June 18 a dispute between two men at North Beach escalated when one drew a revolver and fired. The shot missed the target and struck Miss Charlotte Mortimer, a bystander, who is badly injured. The assailant fled the scene.
A brief notice seeks a caregiver for a one year old boy. Inquiries should be directed to Mrs. John Blevis at 215 East North Street in New Castle Palitt.
Israel Nixon Griffiths a longtime Pennsylvania railroad worker dies from injuries after being struck by an engine while turning a switch at the station Friday night. He succumbed Sunday evening after amputation of his crushed left leg failed to save him. Griffiths 56, born in Brownsville Pa, resided in the city since 1881 and was respected by colleagues. Survived by wife Loretta Day and four children Stella Lottie Paul, services set at 124 East Grant Avenue Tuesday 8 pm with interment in Alliance Ohio Wednesday.
Police swept into Jackson Stewart home in Covert Sunday dawn catching 14 people in a gambling and drinking raid. Proprieter Stewart and 13 others including Slim ONeill Bever ly Thomas Quigley Bennett Biddle Kelly Gorham Thompson Davis Smith Clark and Ella Stewart were arrested at 1 am and held at city hall. Each faced a penalty of five dollars or ten days in jail.
Charles R. Lundy of Mercer died when a Pennsylvania Railroad train collided with a preceding section near Youngstown after Engineer Charles Pitzer left to fetch orders. Pitzer escaped with minor injuries by jumping from the gondola as the two sections began to move apart. The exact cause of the start remains unknown.
Mrs Jennie Fulkerson through attorney Frank Blackstone seeks a divorce from Edward W Fulkerson. Married April 1878, they lived together until about 1897. She alleges cruel and barbarous treatment and that he becomes intoxicated and more cruel then. She claims lack of proper support prior to separation.
Miss Mollie E Genkinger and Frank A Schulz were wed this morning at 8 in the bride’s mother’s home on Butler avenue with only immediate family present. Rev J H Miller of the English Lutheran church officiated. Schulz, a National Bank of Lawrence County bookkeeper, plans a two week trip to Denver and California before living with Mrs Genkinger.
Lena Valencia eight months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Valencia of 138 South Jefferson Street, died Tuesday morning from brain fever. Funeral set for Thursday at St Josephs Church.
James H Leslie of Pine Street died Saturday June 16 at New Brighton after a long illness. Born Shenango township 31 years ago he lived in New Castle most of his life and worked in local clothing firms. Survived by his father Robert, four sisters and four brothers, funeral Monday 2:30 pm at his father's home on Pine Street, Oak Park burial.
Joseph Aulderdice of the Fifth ward was held to answer to a charge of aggravated assault and battery at Alderman Potter's court. Mrs. Sarah Graham filed the information after her husband was assaulted in a Sunday fight over a trivial dispute. Aulderdice was held pending a hearing Friday. The cases of Mrs. Wah Eeman and Thos King were lifted. both pleaded guilty and were bound over to the September term.
James Evans, once a Mercer county resident and now a wealthy Northern Idaho mine owner, is visiting friends and relatives around New Castle. He left this morning for Princeton to visit at the home of F. P. Diair, marking his return after 17 years abroad.
An advertisement claims piles cause pain and fistula or cancer, urging prompt treatment. It presents TAR LER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT as an infallible remedy priced at 50 cents with 75 cents for bottles and credits Scott Paisley as the advertiser.
An advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as small but effective for liver and bowel cleansing. The copy lists Central Drug Store on Long Avenue, Rhodes Dia Co. at 121 Washington Street, and Fred Hyde in Mahoningtown as sources or distributors.
A marriage license was issued to F. A. Schulz and Miss Mollie Genkinger, both residents of the city.
I N Griffith a long time Pennsylvania Railroad man of 124 East Grant Street was struck by a light engine while switching passenger train 211 near the baggage room at Pennsylvania station. His left leg suffered a severe crush injury with a comminuted fracture, threatening amputation. He was removed to Shenango Valley Hospital for treatment with eight months to a year expected for recovery.
John R B McLean of Ohio sailed on the Campania for Europe. He admitted sending a personal check for 25000 dollars to the fund to elect Bryan and predicted Bryan would be next president. He avoided comments on Ohio’s stance and Admiral Dewey’s retirement news.
Robert Campbell, catcher at the Greer tin mill, suffered a severe burn to his right hand Monday evening from hot grease. Dr. Ed 8. Cooper treated him.
A vintage grocer pitch promotes Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry drinks priced at 10 cents each. The ad urges customers to try them today and lists a catalog-like sequence ending with a product code. The simple offer highlights value and variety.
Wilmington June 18 Delaware Forge and Steel company chartered at Dover with capital stock of five million dollars and authority to increase to twenty five million. plan to construct a gigantic mill near Wilmington employing about five thousand people. two hundred acres of land bought for one hundred twenty five thousand. will manufacture heavy forgings for battleships and may later make armour plate.
Joe Knowles of Nemo Street was riding in a caboose near Callery Junction on Thursday evening when an unexpected jolt threw him forward, causing a severe cut to his right hand as he struck a window. Further details on his condition were not provided.
Keystone Plow Co on Main Street New Castle advertises repairs for over 500 stove types including the Home Comfort Stove Range offering service for common models and equipment.
A incident describes breaking glass causing a hand wound to Dr. H. G. Dean. The report notes the injury occurred during an event and that medical personnel treated the wound. Further details on location or severity are not provided in the readable text.
Centennial events run June 19 21 22 at Bea with soldiers from the city and surrounding areas. On June 20 a reunion of the 100th infantry 11th and 140th regiments will be reviewed by Major General Ne Miles. An evening camp will be held in the courthouse.
The News Co reports urgent demand for good lump coal on subscription accounts. Readers are advised orders be fulfilled promptly to meet daily supply needs and sustain service.
Reports claim over fifteen hundred lives saved by One Minute Drug Cure. It targets grip, crown, asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis and pneumonia with early use preventing consumption. Sold by Central Drug Store, Rhodes Drug Co, and Fred Co. Hyde in Kingston.
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