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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
3
A promotional exchange touts Fels Naptha soap as superior to imitators. The spokeswoman proclaims vast weekly time savings for women, health benefits, and ease of washing all garments with cold or lukewarm water. Instructions promise easy use and a trial cake with directions on the wrapper.
Trenday June 3 1808 highlights a One Dollar sale of White Waists in various fabrics including White Lawn Swiss linen and tailored styles. The offer emphasizes size and quality with prices from 50 cents to 25 dollars, encouraging customers to buy ahead of the Fourth.
United Press reports from Mexico City on June 30 describe calm on the Rio Grande border as U S troops patrol the area. Officials fear the insurgent revolt tomorrow but massed federal forces and river cordons aim to crush the insurgents with orders to take no prisoners and exterminate ringleaders.
Prof. W. Evans, a state chemist, and his aides arrived in New Castle to inspect the milk supply. Specimens are being taken from almost every dealer and will be analyzed at Evans' laboratory. Health Officer Wi MeCand less assists in the investigation.
Mrs Phillis N Moore of St Louis elected president as telegram briefs report a Buffalo movement to erect a monument for ex president Grover Cleveland. President Roosevelt and family attend a picnic at Oyster Bay on the mound of Woloyds Nook. Mrs H A Williams of Akron dies by poison. Deputies guard Julius Turner in Clay City after he shoots his wife and son amid fears of lynching.
Anthony Toman, infant son of Mr and Mrs Nicholse Romant, died at 2 am Tuesday after a brief illness of pneumonia at 1 year old. Funeral Wednesday at 9 am at St Vitus church with interment in St Vitus cemetery.
Mrs Willan Magee of Milton street leaves for Piney Fort to visit her sister Mrs Magia Swick for a couple of weeks. Magee recently spent a long time in the hospital and has not seen her young son since then. he has been staying with Mrs Bwick. She will bring him home on her return.
A chaotic incident near a township north of Toledo involves the seizure of growing wheat as a dispute over personal property. Eyewitnesses describe a crowd gathering for the event, with local families and neighbors present. The scene included a noon break for refreshments and a procession through nearby streets. An unrelated obituary notes the death of Benny A Waglmaron due to injuries from a riding accident. Further details cite medical claims about remedies for catarrh and local notices from Cheney & Co. in Toledo.
New Castle will begin a church sponsored kindergarten this September led by Miss J Gertrude Dowter of Chicago with assistants Miss Margar ist Kirk Miss Cora Rutehto and circle officers. The program aims to fill a long felt need and may expand to serve foreign residents as it grows. If space is available sessions will be held in the Wiret M church primary department.
Bill Taft, Republican presidential candidate, assures Congressman James Kennedy he will push to hold the national and state campaign opening in Youngstown between September 1 and 15. Kennedy plans to attend with Oyster Hay to discuss inviting President Roosevelt for the event.
Sheriff Waddington seized the billiard hall and cigar store of J W Sloss for an $800 execution. The property to be sold July 6 includes two billiard tables, three pool tables, a cash register, and tobacco. William Welm was placed as watchman. Joe Loving disputed access after the seizure.
The Y W C A board will not meet during summer except by president call. Camp preparations are underway for a camp to run August 10 to 31 at McConnell's Mill on Slippery Rock. Many girls from the association are expected to attend for a week or two at this location.
Letters of administration issued by the Register and Recorder list five estates. Estate of Samuel Garr in Washington township goes to A. S. Carr. Estate of Ellen J. Garland in New Castle goes to B. T. Kurte. Estate of Perry Simpson in New Castle goes to William Simpson. Estate of Margaret Pilger in Taylor township goes to J. N. Martin. Estate of George H. Steppier in Württemberg goes to Christina Steppler.
The annual election of officers was held for Robert Blum lodge No 486 Knights of Pythias with M of W H Hessler and other officers named. Amazon lodge 336 Knights of Pythias elected masters and guards for the coming term including Master of Work J Frank Rodgers and Vice Chancellor Commander Robert Keehy.
Two new resident physicians join Shenango Valley Hospital for the year. Dr. Thad Brown, Moravia, a 1908 New Castle high graduate, recently began duties after graduating from Washington and Jefferson Medical School. Dr. Henry Edmounds, An Arbor graduate, arrived Monday and was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. E. Higley. he has spent the past two years as a laboratory assistant.
Following a Christian Herald editorial criticizing Rev. William A Sunday, over twenty Sharon residents and local business leaders urged the editor to correct the record and publish the facts. Reports say many letters are fiery and more than a hundred may arrive before the next issue.
Miss Lottie James attempted suicide Sunday night by drinking carballeroid and is much better now. Doctors expect recovery though lingering effects may keep her condition serious for a time. She has not spoken about the attempt. Pearson street reportedly returned from Greenville where they were guest of Rev. White. Mrs A A Shaffer and daughter ...
Real estate ad listing numerous homes for sale with prices on North Highland Liberty Street Garlisle Reynolds Park Avenue Madison West Madison and more. Mentions trade for rentals near Mt Jackson and invites buyers to visit office. emphasizes large listings and tenant-ready properties.
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