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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
7
An advertisement touts Golden Nectar as a coffee substitute claimed to be non narcotic and nourishing. It urges coffee drinkers with heart palpitations to try the product, produced by Kalamazoo Pure and Co of Kalamazoo Michigan, as a healthier alternative.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes victims treated in Pittsburg. Rev J L Milligan remains gravely hurt with a punctured lung after the Monaca wreck. Officials and witnesses discuss cause while repairs begin and investigation proceeds in days ahead.
The Chicago Chronicle recounts the 1867 killing of Thomas Erskine during a dispute over a debt and a road shortcut. John R Tanner shot Erskine after an axe encounter that wounded George Luse, while Erskine was struck by an axe. The scene occurred near a neighbor's fence as a wagon passed, with subsequent trials in 1268 before Judge Cainby.
Meadville and nearby towns show a flurry of visitors and illnesses. Names include Mrs. Forkum Croton avenue, D R Harris, R C Gailey, Mrs Samuel Osburn, attorney J C Huey, Miss Margaret Melvin, J P Leaf, Mrs W T Daugherty, W G Gillesme, Mrs H G Leohner, Mrs Robert Winter, Miss Nanna Kaufman, Miss Adele Kaufman, Miss Harriet Blanchard, Mrs J P Leaf, George McGuffin, Mr and Mrs Win Rice, J E Taylor, Mrs Margaret Hoffman, Hiram Drake, Yrwin Campbell, Irvin Campbell, Will R Johnson, Mrs A Kelly, Mrs Frank P Newell, Miss Taylor, Mrs Bert Martin, Mr and Mrs Thomas Mornes, Mrs C H Bates, Will J Parkhill, Miss Blanche Shipler, Mrs James Hanna, Miss Emma Haltworth, Mayor Warnock, Dr W H Hay, Miss Annette Braggins, and wedding notices in New Windsor.
In the prosecution against Mrs. Erskine’s account, witnesses testified to the incident with the lone exception of Monts who was dead. The jury, out overnight, returned a verdict of acquittal after a second trial in November 1869. The April term 1869 trial was postponed due to George Luse’s absence.
An advertisement asserts that South American Tonic permanently cures stomach weakness and indigestion from the first dose. It promises universal relief, no failure, and safety, with George W. Clutton of New Castle, Pa selling the remedy.
A grand excursion is planned for July 4 from New Castle to Woodland Beach Park at Ashtabula Harbor. Special train service from all points will join the celebration with new attractions and splendor surpassing prior events. For details see the harbor handbill and inquire through LEAR agents, L. A. Robison, General Passenger Agent.
The Guide editor Geo J Cary of Washington Virginia recalls a severe ankle sprain cured rapidly after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The advertisement lists Huttons Pharmacy as a seller and notes other local druggists offering Banner Salve for cuts and bruises.
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