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 27, 1907
Page
6
In Alderman Williams' office a jury found Zach Campbell not guilty after a peculiar trial over who found a double barred shotgun on land rented from James Holland. The dispute involved J B Dickson and Mary Firmin who offered conflicting testimony while a loud moment led to her removal.
State health department orders day and night guards on all homes with smallpox in Neshannock township to prevent spread. No new local cases in 48 hours. five year old Williams boy recovering with few facial pustules. Detention hospital hosts D G Simonton and Harry Brown improving. Infected homes fumigated. mail addressed to patients marked smallpox and routed to Horner. Officials note no further spread yet though outbreak statewide.
George Smith of New Castle visits Joseph Howard at West Water Street. The year’s big game in New Wilmington is Friday at 6 p.m. with married men vs the A C team. Citizens north of town plan a Fourth of July celebration at Mintee’s Grove near McCrum’s mill. Direct telephone links New Wilmington and Plaingrove systems via New Castle.
The Cherokee Indians schedule a game with Big Bill Smiths All-Star team at the park this evening. First contest of its kind here will start at eight under electric lights, promising a novel local baseball event.
Dead Center Green and Ben Dean staged a special match at New Castle club bowling alleys last night. Dean prevailed with top scores across games 185 168 191 170 194 for a 908 series while Green totaled 902 on games 164 169 190 156 225.
Friday is ladies day and a large crowd is expected for the Nocks versus Mansfield game. Fans cheer with heart even in defeat. Kidney-Ettes miracle remedy claims to restore kidney health and remove germs, offered at 26 cents by McKee’s Medicine Store.
Central Christian Church reports summer adjournment of cottage meetings. Edward Rigby welcomed after serious illness. Bible school attendance 258 on Lordsday. 41 at Wednesday prayer. New cradle roll candidates at home of Elder Sadler and Trustee Richards. Mrs. Frank McCann joins after moving from Ohio. Children day exercises praised. Thomas Johns and aides credited. C W E M auxiliary held final meeting at Mrs Albert Bauman’s home. Bible school next three months uses attendance grades. high class earns reward. Sermons by Stephen Gorey on foreign missions and by Bethany student Mr Filson with T B Imhoff assisting. Baptism administered by Francis M. Biddle.
Mildred Jewell of New Wilmington visits Miss Grace Wood. James Potter and Har ry Riblet of New Castle in town. Misses Lillas and Anna Mary Clark visit old friends. Laura Houlette returns from New Castle visit. J F Badgley to lecture at Presbyterian church on July 1 on The Opal of the Antilles. Reno Brothers paint works dry-house burns last night causing about 150 dollars damage. Public notice of sale not present.
The Methodist Episcopal ministers of Pittsburg and the Beaver valley plan a monster temperance Fourth of July celebration at Beaver park with Rev. C. H. Meade of New York delivering the chief address.
Attention of New Castle money savers is drawn to the savings plan of the Dollar Savings Association at 126 East Washington Street. Regular savings of 25 cents or more per week grow rapidly with compound interest, funded by first mortgage loans in New Castle and by New Castle people. Save at home where you can walk on your security if you want to.
Round trip fare set at 1.25 for a special P. and L. E. train to Ashtabula Harbor on Sunday. For details consult G. W. Hamilton, ticket agent. 26214
Twenty three mad dogs have been killed in Sullivan and several rabid animals remain at large, prompting landowners to take precautions and officials to warn residents.
A broad real estate listing promotes several homes in the Seventh ward and beyond with prices from 1 900 to 4 500 dollars. It touts easy terms and rent options, mentions specific streets and lots, and invites calls or phone inquiries for buying or renting.
The Court of Common Pleas appoints Geo Hock James McCurdy and George H Ball as viewers to assess damages costs and expenses for grading Finch street from Lathrop street to Arlington avenue in New Castle Fourth ward They will meet Saturday July 6 at 7 00 am on Finch and Lathrop corner to view the line hear interested parties and witnesses jun 20 27
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.