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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
8
The market shows strong demand for hams with the sweet pickled variety up half a cent and the smoked variety at 18 1-2 cents. Wholesale prices are 17 and 18 1-2 cents respectively, with retail prices except for a temporary hold. Read through New Castle dealer quotes for butter eggs oats corn wheat and fresh produce including Turnips Lettuce Apples and more.
The New Castle Business College held a Friday evening commencement for the Class of eighteen, seven in the commercial course and eleven in stenography. Rev Gamble delivered the address, Prof. Lyon presented diplomas, and the program featured orations, poems, and music by the eighth grade orchestra.
John D. Rockefeller Mrs Rockefeller and Miss Lucy Spelman arrive in Cleveland with eight adult retainers and seven children. Rockefeller assists wife and sister in alighting at 6 55 p m from Lake Shore limited. He plans to stay through October for a birthday year end.
United Doctors at 109 East Washington promote non surgical treatment for many ailments. Patient George Knight of Racine Wisconsin credits rapid relief and removal of pain after starting their program, claiming lasting improvement and no current symptoms. They list chronic conditions including nerves blood heart liver kidneys bladder spine brain rheumatism paralysis goitre kidney stones indigestion asthma deafness catarrh eczema psoriasis weak lungs and other diseases suffered by women and men.
Detroit report says actress Mary Mannering Wadsworth must face charges for alleged traffic carelessness that endangered a Chicago packing firm representative and his 8 year old son. The complainant says her auto brushed them as they crossed in front of her car near a crowded downtown street. He demanded an apology. Frederick E. Wadsworth reportedly refused. The man proceeded with legal action against the actress.
Several Bible classes and Mayer meetings are planned through the week. Listings include the Love Circle at 1006 Lorain Avenue with Mrs. Russell Davis, the Valley of Blessing class at 230 Randolph Street with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gere, and the United Workers classes of districts 6 and 30 at Vine Street hosted by Mrs. Hannah Waggoner with J. A. Cox presiding. Additional gatherings: Butler class at 1000 State Street with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Emery, and Lee Avenue class at 10 Lee Avenue hosted by W. T. Burns.
A misreading of a fire location delayed Fifth ward and Central firemen who investigated Terrace avenue school area. The blaze was on Duquesne street near Croton school house. Ray street auto reached the scene in 18 minutes, extinguished the fire, and returned to the station.
The death of Lizzie Silverman 18 from bichloride of mercury tablets spurs Chicago health committee to study three ordinances to curb sale of bichloride. Since the Walker case in Macon Ga there have been six Chicago deaths from the poison, accidental or deliberate.
Notice is hereby given that Rollo N. Stafford doing business as the Home Loan company applied in No. 78 June term 1913 for a license to loan money under the act of June 5 1913. Hearing set for July 7 1913 at 4 PM at the Court of Quarter Sessions Lawrence county PA. All interested parties may appear.
Letters of administration granted to Peter P Capitolo for the estate of Tony Frank aka Alfonso Cordiello late of New Castle Lawrence County Pa. All indebted persons must settle promptly and those with claims present for payment. Charles G Martin attorney. Date line June 10 17 24 July 18 15.
Belgrade report King Peter refuses Pasitch resignation amid volatile Balkan politics. Anti-government factions press for war while conservatives warn a war against Bulgaria would be unpopular with the people.
Israel Davidson aged 19 was cleaning a revolver he believed unloaded in Coatesville Pennsylvania when it discharged wounding his mother Emma Davidson 57 in the hip. She was rushed to a hospital in serious condition. The youth, frightened, sought help after the accidental discharge while seated with his mother in the same room.
Markets show cattle and hogs firm to higher at East Liberty stockyards. Cattle ranges from fair to steady with various fat and calf classifications, while hogs move higher with primes at about 8.80 to 9.10 and lighter lots near 7.50 to 9.00. Lambs and sheep quoted with mixed pricing across grades.
Mrs Ira Fields received a basket of unusually large Rhode Island Red eggs from Mrs Watt Rodgers near Volant. One egg measured 1-8 inches around the long circumference and 6 1-2 inches around the centre, with the others also notably large. The passage mentions goldfish breeding in China, noting eggs are hatched away from adult males.
A wartime style ad touts Thompson's Kidney Tablets as a rapid remedy for kidney trouble and related ailments. It claims dramatic system-wide benefits, with a money back guarantee via local dealers Geo. W. Clutton and A. C. Hyde, or through the Thompson Medical Company in Titusville, Pa.
This evening the First Methodist team faces Reformed Presbyterian in a church league game on Elder's field. A large crowd is expected as both sides seek a competitive contest and local support.
In the court of common pleas of Lawrence county Pennsylvania case No. 4 September term 1910 final account of John A. Gelbach receiver. Auditor Wylie McCaslin will attend at 401 Lawrence Savings & Trust Building New Castle Pa on Thursday July 10 1913 to pass on exceptions and distribute the balance to interested parties.
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