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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
8
Shenango Tin Mill, part of American Tin Plate, announced it would reopen on Monday morning, March 10, after a one week shutdown. Officials expect steady operation as the tinning department has caught up on backlogged work during the stoppage.
A small blaze in an out kitchen at 77 Holton Street West Side threatened the home of Thomas Woods. The alarm from box 62 summoned Chief Connery and city fire units. Loss described as small. Sixth Ward out of service due to a sick horse as other wards responded.
Two dozen California Navel oranges were offered for 25 cents at Union Market located on No 25 Pittsburg Street. The item notes a sale price and store address for local shoppers.
An old advertisement warns that rheumatism cripples many Americans and promotes Uric-O as a blood cleansing treatment. It claims relief by eliminating uric and rheumatic acids from blood and offers a free 75 cent bottle via Smith Drug Co. Syracuse. Paisley's Pharmacy in New Castle is also mentioned as a seller.
William Reed of Shenango township returns after two years in Ashland Oregon studying climate and farming. He found Oregon milder in winter and fruitful with apple orchards capable of high yields but notes pests like the San Jose scale require constant spraying. He believes a southern Pennsylvania farmer can fare as well as an Oregon settler based on labor and opportunity.
A head on crash near Dunkirk between a Chautauqua traction car and a southbound car left motorman Benjamin K. Goodwin of Jamestown seriously injured along with 20 passengers from Mayville and other towns. Nine victims were hospitalized at Westfield, with care provided from nearby farms until aid arrived.
Friends of Mrs Ruth J Blevins widow of City Treasurer John Blevins report she was taken to a sanitarium for the benefit of her health this morning. She has been ill for some time and her condition was worsening despite care.
In Rochester New York at midnight dynamite exploded in front of a three story building housing three Italian families. The blast damaged the front of the dwelling but caused no injuries. Owner Francesco Dimiri has recently received letters demanding $500 under threat of the house being blown up.
A small stone thrown by George Dudley of South New Castle glanced off the sidewalk and broke the plate glass window in front of Bel Lusk's drugstore on Washington Street Thursday afternoon. Loss estimated at about 125 dollars.
The high school minstrel show is booked to appear at Greenville opera house March 25 by manager Almon Shaffer. A date will also be arranged at Sharon in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Houk held a surprise party Wednesday evening for their daughter Bessie on her eleventh birthday. Many friends attended including Esli Houk Newton Tillia Houk Cox Kennedy Wiley Houk Newton Edna Houk and several others. Music games and a lunch followed before guests departed wishing Bessie many happy returns.
August W. Machen, once a post office department crafter, finishes his term at the penitentiary and will be freed at midnight. Friends prepare to welcome him back from Moundsville, while he defends his business dealings as legitimate and cites understanding from Washington. He reportedly aided reforms as assistant clerk and learned several languages during confinement.
Joe Calaute jailed for the murder of Squire William Duff voices dread at a June term delay tied to Dominick Sainato’s trial for the same offense. He tells the sheriff death by own action would be preferable to remaining in jail, though officials doubt he will act on it.
New Castle Methodists plan a revival series at the Emory Methodist church on Highland avenue Pittsburg from April 22 to May 3. Evangelists Joseph Smith, noted for Epworth church New Castle revivals, and H C Morrison, who ran Cascade Park camp meetings, will lead the events.
Local market on Pittsburg street No 25 advertises large pineapples for sale at 15 cents each. The offer targets nearby shoppers seeking fruit bargains at Union Market.
Praise from medical leaders for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and other products. The ad touts honesty on the bottle wrappers, lists ingredients in plain English, and claims no alcohol or harmful drugs. It urges invalid women to persevere with the remedy and notes free consultation by letter with Dr. Pierce of Buffalo, New York.
Word arrives of the death of Mrs Katherine Ludike at McKeesport hospital at age 40. Funeral from Sixth street Turtle Creek residence Saturday at 8 AM with Requiem Mass at St Colman's and burial at Calvary cemetery.
The funeral for the late Frederick Schefenecker will be held Saturday at 2:30 PM at his family residence 254 Wood Street. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Elwood T. Hance, treasurer of the Union Trust Co of Detroit and former city postmaster, died by suicide this morning. The bank's board recently reorganized with Henry B. Lenard as president amid reports of ill health and personal disappointment as the motive.
A New York contributor recounts a walk near Manhattan ending with a tour of Mr So and So's estate. The party learns the owner owns 32 automobiles, seven chauffeurs, and a private hotel residence costing 40,000 dollars yearly, as he plans a Europe voyage aboard a private yacht.
New York Court of Appeals in Wilcox vs city of Rochester held municipal corporations are not liable for negligent acts of officers in duties tied to department maintenance. The ruling applies to police stations including station houses in second class cities and shields the city from liability for an elevator accident caused by a negligent elevator operator.
Madrid reports King Alfonso V of Spain will press ahead with a Barcelona trip amid anarchist threats. King Edward and the Kaiser urged caution, but the monarch vowed to go. Former Scotland Yard chief Arrow now Barcelona police head mobilized officers to guard him as bomb outrages and street posters spark fear.
Washington observers await a White House statement following a meeting with President Roosevelt, Rear Admiral Cowles, Admiral Pillsbury, and Captain Winslow. Officials discuss construction issues raised in Senate testimony and potential orders for more tactical maneuvers during the battleship fleet voyage.
A social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Mallary on Friday February 28 featured games and music by Mrs. Mallary. Attendees included Lenora Moore Mabel Jackson Ethel Cunningham Mary Ward Lucy Smith Belle Mallory Leah Latimer Clara Cunningham Mary Kingston Edith Moore and numerous gentlemen led by Fred Shelly William Cunningham Joe Matheney Charles Hummel Lowry Jones Robert Searfoss Carl Kingston Chester Lattimer Clement Kingston Merrick Guy Howard Kingston Clarence Vane man John Smith George Mallary Killsworth Newton and Lester Miller.
Miss Anna Lee and Miss Clara Lee of Sharpsville visit sister Mrs Wayne B Parker in County Line Street and will return Saturday. Charles Meyers and Daisy Shaffer apply for marriage license in Princeton.
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