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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
9
In Franklin near Oil City a sport writer laments the Interstate league collapse after Eric joined the O P league. The move, backed by Rexford and Smith, removes hope of backing teams and leaves towns facing losses and unsettled future plans.
Eighteen men with combined wealth totaling about 100 million dollars are guests at Hotel Maryland in Pasadena California. The group includes seven bankers and W W Helroy head of a Pittsburg plate glass firm along with F B Reeves of Girard National Bank Thomas Barr Nassau National Bank J L Petit Wisconsin National Bank William B Joyce National Surety J L Hoyt Citizens National Bank W W Lusk German American National Bank and Kenneth Clark Merchants' National Bank all of them prominent financiers.
At Union Market No 25 Pittsburg street shoppers find pineapples priced at 15 cents each. The listing notes the market location and item available for immediate purchase.
R W McFate of New Castle Pennsylvania recounts suffering with kidney disease and credits Dean's Kidney Pills with almost immediate relief from backache and other kidney trouble symptoms. He recommends the remedy for home use and notes price and availability from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as US agents.
At a Youngstown magnates meeting the circuit set ladies admission at 25 cents, up from 15. The move aims to boost revenue despite anticipated protests from female fans who rarely attend in large numbers. New Castle will keep one free ladies day weekly.
John Oursler, Carnegie district superintendent, has purchased a new 40 to 45 horsepower Oldsmobile touring car through New Castle Auto, to be delivered around April 1. The model named Model Mear will be among the finest in New Castle and undergo overhaul after arrival.
The column surveys Pirates prospects and spring plans. Howard Camnitz from Houstonville, Ky returns to join the Pirates at West Baden next Saturday. Ed Asher, Rube Bowers, and Steen are discussed as potential signings with Toledo or other teams. Squire Mansfield heads to Hot Springs for Pirates workouts while Aaron Kerr seeks higher pay at Sharon. Sam Smith eyes Youngstown, Red Munson dispute with Canton, and Rube Waddell’s barroom escapade at St Louis are noted. Ben Caffyn’s salary dispute with Cleveland and Akron is reported. A blind Uniontown baseball fan, W. C. McCormick, is highlighted.
Erie railroad shop workers in Meadville are put on a five hour day with a ten percent wage cut.
An old advertisement urges women to use Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea to gain a clear, sweet look and a happy smile believed to attract men. The copy emphasizes beauty as a path to marriage and offers tea or tablets for 35 cents, signed by J. C. Wallace.
Promoters in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio map a 1908-09 national polo league. Cities named include Pittsburg, Cleveland, Columbus, Canton, Akron, Youngstown, New Castle and Cincinnati. A meeting in Pittsburg will finalize plans with John J. Bell directing Pittsburg duties and ambitious aims for major league polo.
Mercer County Herald editor Rev A P Hutchison of Grove City was arrested on a criminal libel charge filed by former Mercer editor Squire Thomas McClain. He was taken from bed at 10 and bailed for court after appearing before Squire Lawrence. The case centers on an February 28 Herald article ridiculing McClain, a Mercer job printer and long-time justice of the peace, with district attorney Thomas C Cochran handling the information.
The Eastern polo league faces major moves as Bridgeport is disposed of and three towns pursue the New Britain franchise. Poor attendance at several sites prompts interest from other towns willing to fund to finish the season.
Manager Porter announced the signing of pitcher Roy Evans on Saturday. Evans, a former Brooklyn property, had been with the Brunswick Ga winter league team and recently pitched eleven innings without a run. Catcher Billy Byers praised Evans as capable in any league, noting his spitball delivery. Minneapolis also showed interest, but Evans chose New Castle.
Pythians hold memorial program Sunday afternoon at 2 30 to honor members who died over the past year. Five K of P lodges the Pythian Sisterhood and New Castle company 386 of Uniform Bank participate. Attorney R H Jackson of Pittsburgh will deliver the address.
Frank J. Cheney of Toledo states he is senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. and will pay ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath was sworn December 6 before Notary A. W. Gleason. The remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for a free sample. Sold by all druggists.
The Cascade house presents the Goyt Trio two dogs and a man whose trained acts draw crowds nightly. Also featured is the Great Crowly, a top tier society entertainer, with Lannigan and Covert added Friday and Saturday after a 12 week tour. The management promises the next week will please patrons with highly recommended attractions.
From a successful New York engagement B E Forrester presents Yorke and Adams in Aaron Hoffman’s musical comedy Playing the Ponies at the opera house. The show promises lively songs and laughter.
Manager Genkin ger brings a three act musical farce comedy My Wife's Family to town for a Saturday performance on March 14. The show offers lighthearted entertainment for local audiences seeking wholesome amusement.
In its tenth season a rare achievement, "Human Hearts" will be staged at the opera house on Thursday, March 12, promising a notable production for local audiences.
Mrs Shoaf visited Harbor Thursday while Mrs Edna Paden of New Castle is staying briefly. Miss Pearl Cameron who was in New Castle last week has returned home. David F Stewart of Pittsburg visits the Wallace family for a few days. Edwin Christy of Butler returns after a few weeks with his parents. L C Cox was surprised by friends Monday evening for his birthday and presented with a nice gift.
Coupon offered with every purchase at the shop run by Fred Clarke located at 15 South Mercer Street. Patrons receive a coupon and a chance to win a watch with purchases.
Love and Megown of New Castle advertise Hindipo as a cure for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation bad blood and nervous troubles caused by sick kidneys. They offer mail order at 50 cents per box with a six box pack and a $2.50 price under a positive guarantee.
Peterborough Ontario resident G L Stephenson recounts ten years of piles misery then relief after using Dr Leonhardt s Hem Roid. He reports complete cure after three boxes and improved health and urges others to try the remedy. Price one dollar at Neely s New Castle or Dr Leenhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY.
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