This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
6
Tony Gratones was struck and killed by Pittsburg and Lake Erie No. 20 near Wampum while walking along the track after quitting work. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM, the engineer signaling in vain as Gratones fell under the speeding engine. The death adds to recent local accidents near the town.
Classified notice seeks a reliable woman for general housework no small children preferred at 64 North Mill Street with good wages.
A compiled list shows many fairs across Ohio and other states with dates in late August through October. Secretaries named include Albert Faber Jefferson Charles Babcock James L Kennedy H M Schall George W Carey and others.
A man walking on the PLE railway track was struck by a yard engine near the Frankford Steel works. The locomotive cut the body in twain and crushed the skull. The victim, Charlie Stone, a quarrieman from Park Gate, is believed to be about 30 and a Rhode Island native. Coroner Porter is to decide on an inquest.
The Ellwood City mill of the American Tinplate company is being dismantled with machinery shipped to various points, mainly Monessen for plant expansion. Cannonsburg and Lisbon plants also close, ending at month’s end. The Ellwood plant contributed about $25,000 monthly in wages and seven years of operation with minimal idle time. Executives and office staff are relocating to new posts as the plant winds down.
A promotional note urges buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now to avoid summer illness. It claims broad effectiveness for children and adults and lists George W. Clutton and John F. Neely as sellers in Washington Street and Long Avenue and Jefferson Street.
A product by the Lawrence I County Lumber company combines zinc and grinding to create lead and zinc paint. The ad notes it lasts twice as long as traditional lead and oil mixed by hand.
Local residents testify that Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills stand above similar remedies for nervous system ailments. The advertisement argues that endorsements from honest, well known people prove the medicine’s effectiveness.
Mr Geo Carbaugh and Mr Asa Paine of New Castle Pa praise Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a tonic and restorer. They report increased vigor better sleep and general strength after purchasing at Paisley's drug store. Imitations warned signature and portrait on each box. Sold 50 cents a box and by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N Y.
Mt. Jackson residents Will and Mrs. McGinnis visited Ellwood City on Tuesday. North Beaver township guest Mrs. William Shearer headed to Sharon for a few days with relatives. Wampum resident J. Cunningham toured the town and many friends greeted him.
S R Meredith of Willow Grove Del says the salve cures piles. The ad boasts it cures wounds and dispels discomfort and warns against counterfeits. Listings include Paisleys Pharmacy Sev enth ward Cubbison Hut ton and New Castle locations.
In Slipperyrock a large oil well on Rohrer farm yields about 20 barrels daily of lubricating oil at a quarter per gallon, with a smaller well on Stem Cunningham farm producing two gallons daily. The venture is led by James Book, Edward McMillen, J. H. Boyd, Edward Rohrer and A. M. Wilson, reviving 1861 oil fever and raising land values from around $1,000 per acre.
An old promotional ad urges readers to cleanse the body with Dr. King's New Life Pills. It claims lively liver function, active bowels, and good digestion, warning of misery from a polluted system. Available for 25 cents at Paisley’s Pharmacy and John F Neely’s Drug store on Long avenue.
Indigestion claimed as the top discomfort causing issue and a remedy offered. Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised to perfect digestion and prevent dyspepsia with after-meal use. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. 25 cents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.