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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
2
A sale offers dress Ginghams at 15c yd, lawns and Swisses at 25c, Toulon Silk fabrics at 35c, and various fabrics at deeper discounts. Embroidery Edges 5c, Corded Batiste 8c, Wal Lace 4c yd. Menswear includes half hose, wash ties, coats shirts from 50c to 1.50, pajamas and night shirts across assorted sizes and prices.
Bishop Canevin pledged abstinence from intoxicating liquors for 38 years and urged 440 confirmands in New Castle to follow the example. He recalled his own pledge here and spoke of doing good through Christian life. The ceremonies at St. Marys Church and St. Marys Polish Church drew hundreds, with overflow crowds outside both venues before the bishop moved on to Pittsburgh.
Miss Smith writes from Pilibhit about missionary life amid famine. She describes daily labor, relief work feeding 600–700 people, and 55–60 orphans, alongside insights on local culture, religion, and hardships faced by women and children.
The piece argues appetite loss and spring symptoms reflect liver and kidney strain. It touts Cann’s Kidney Remedy as a trusted spring tonic and purifier, claiming positive relief for forty years and urging purchase at druggists.
An exciting Saturday game in the Seventh ward pitted the shop team at Lawrence Junction against the engineers nine. The shopmen won 10 to 2 as Schriver and McDonald manned the engineers batteries while Huff and Parks starred for the shop aggregation. Manager Gillespie for the engineers played a good game.
Nana Leedham daughter of J B Leedham of Lawrence avenue died Saturday night after meningitis battled for ten days. An Ellwood resident most of her 18 years she attended public schools and was a senior at the high school. Survived by father two brothers John Leedham Wendell and sister Mrs Philip Kurney. Funeral from the Christian church Tuesday at 2:30 conducted by Rev F L Taylor.
Dr. D. D. Cunningham, a Roosevelt supporter, returns from the Chicago convention describing it as a frame-up aimed at forcing a third term. He says delegates outside showed support for Taft despite a brief stampede, concluding the outcome was Taft’s.
C E Whistler departs tonight for a ten day trip with the State Editorial Association. The party will travel by water from Rochester to Quebec and into the St Lawrence river and its tributaries aboard a 1500 mile voyage. The group includes his father Captain C W Whistler of the Western Press Mercer.
Dr Silas Stevenson has awarded a painting contract for his building on Lawrence Avenue. Work starts tomorrow weather permitting and will give the structure a noticeable red tint. Taft is named by friends as the source of inspiration for the project.
D. R. Morton visited Pittsburg Saturday. Enoch Holt travels to Atlantic City for several days. Edward Roelofs returned from Cleveland. Councilman M. D. McCarthy suffers a severe rheumatism attack. Gladys Humphrey, 9, ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. H. E. Ewing of Tarkio Mo. visits Lemoine Pyle on Park Avenue and heads to New Castle for a short visit before returning home.
Burgess John Hossler confronted the P B H N C Railway Sunday, demanding street repairs at Fountain avenue and Fourth street to level with rails after multiple complaints. Wagons and buggy wheels have been damaged by protruding bolts, and a claimant filed against the company. officials promised immediate action as work on the circuit neared completion.
A Friday night street fight on Lawrence Avenue and Sixth Street left a smaller man battered by two larger assailants. Police Officer Reilley intervened, detaining two suspects while the third left on a stretcher, all having given fictitious names. The men promised to settle with Burgess Hossler once the injured man recovers.
The 14 year old Lawrence A. C. squad from Ellwood dominated Zelienople 6 to 0 at Zelienople. Highlights included a triple play by McDaniel Badger and Martin and a double by James and Currens as they push to the front this season.
Evans City arrived with confidence but Shelby held the edge after nine innings. The final score was Shelby 6 Evans City 5 as Shelby displayed strong pitching and timely hitting to clinch the narrow win.
Against a loaded team the Steel Car Forge team of Ellwood City went down to defeat Saturday at Zelienople.
One lot of women's black Lace Hose 19c three pairs for 50c. Women's Knit Vests and Drawers regular 50c sale 38c. See window display for fancy Hosiery for men and women.
The advertisement showcases a full range of trunks, bags and suit cases. It highlights variety in sizes materials and styles to meet travel needs. Shop features include durable construction and classic designs suitable for everyday use or extended trips.
One lot of children’s hose priced at 19c per pair or 3 pairs for 50c. Odd sizes available at 5c per pair. Value items listed as discount stock.
The score ended four to two with Zelienople keying four runs in a single inning due to infield errors by Forge. Zelienople players Kerr of New Castle and another from that area joined Butler East Liverpool and another town in the lineup. Grinnen of the home team hit a homer over left field as both sides delivered solid play aside from the costly inning.
Dan Ellis of Pittsburg Street reports two men entered the electric shoe repair shop and assaulted him Saturday evening. Chief Gilmore investigated and suspects Ellis fell on a machine, cutting his forehead. police doubt the robbery claim due to a blood pool and hair on the iron.
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