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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
7
An old advertisement warns of rheumatism spreading in the United States and urges testing Uric-O, a claimed permanent cure. It touts blood and kidney action, offers a free 75 cent bottle via Smith Drug Co. in Syracuse and notes Paisley's Pharmacy in New Castle carries Urico.
Mattison demands $200 a month this season or release, citing his prior two impacts and promise as a top catcher. Secretary Clepper refuses to raise the contract and urges signing to stay within salary limits, warning that the issue will be reconsidered if he returns. Mattison has two offers at the same pay.
Manager Porter signs players and shapes a tryout for the season withCatchers Lauzon Briger Graffitis Retzer Feicht Pitchers Kennedy Hobson Camnitz McCall King Jessop Evans Bottner Hagen First base Weber Scudder Ritchie Hobbitzell Second base Pinkney Milbert Shortstop Davis Milbert Third base Hagen Bails Feicht Outfield Bowser McCrossin Un rue Kelley Clark Burke. Porter awaits weather and contract arrivals to begin practice and weed out nonessential names while promising a stronger team than last season.
Uniontown owners released most of the team after failing to join the O. and P. league. If not admitted to the O. and P., expectations of joining the West Penn league faded. Many promising youngsters were on the payroll, signaling likely no baseball this season.
Manager Pete Porter declined to name a price for outfielder McCrossen after Altoona management asked for a valuation. Porter suggested McCrossen would suit Newcastle if transferred and rejected setting a price.
Mercer judge ill and cannot assist in holding court today. He hopes to come down Wednesday morning if possible.
A local ad promotes a promotional event promising a free watch with a purchase and a coupon with every sale. The notice lists address 15 South Mercer Street and includes a contact or code 162112.
A discussion of a new baseball pitch called the knuckle curve, credited to Johnny Cosma of Erie and Pitcher Ciotte of Boston. The article notes the ball’s unpredictable flight, difficulty for batters and catchers, and Cosma’s claim to master it despite control issues.
Youngstown manager Mr Wright cut four players from the roster including A H Sullivan catcher Charles Devers Harry Snyder and Charles Pickett The moves follow contract plans with Redmond and Burridge and reflect strategy against stronger teams like New Castle Absent Snyder cannot report before June and Pickett has no place due to the pitching staff buildup Devers is already under Marion club terms and Devers had prior agreement with Manager O Day The pruning aims to favor younger players with brighter futures.
Rube Bowers, the New Castle left handed pitcher, has not signed with Toledo and will likely not play professional baseball this season. He remains at his Baltimore home and plans to focus on semi professional ball on Saturdays. A January offer from Manager Armour went unsigned and unacknowledged, as family opposition and a new Baltimore job influence his decision.
Ralston an outfielder formerly with the Scottdale team aims to play in New Castle this summer and may be signed. Drafted by Cincinnati after last season he cannot report immediately due to schooling and will be released. He asks for a spot on the Nocks.
Louis P. Sockalexis, renowned Indian baseball figure and former Cleveland star, is dying at his father's home in Old Town, Me, as reports confirm his illness and declining condition.
Akron Beacon Journal and Youngstown Telegram sport writers criticize New Castle officials over league board representation. The columnists allege bias and claim New Castle helped organize the O, P league and deserved the presidency, while noting Akron fans seek fairness despite local correspondents’ views.
Franklin announced the O. and P. league received territorial rights for North Girard Pa bringing the Erie spapewell area its eighth club near Erie. President Morton learned of the decision from Secretary Farrell and clubs will begin signing players for a season aimed at strong competition despite travel.
Marion plans Sunday baseball for the coming season but local ministers oppose the move and threaten legal action. Mayor Scherff supports Sunday games and says he will not interfere, while clergy say they will involve county officials.
Geneva easily defeats Westminster 26 to 16 at Beaver Falls. Notable players include Walker Everhart L Matheny George Hawk Hanky and Sturgeon with substitutions Boweser Wylie Sterrett Moore Fulton. Fouls totaled Wheeler Walker with eight.
Manager Porter inks First Baseman Hoblitzell from the Clarksburg club of the West Penn league. Porter praises his defensive work and predicts he will perform well with the new team.
Advertises Kemp's Balsam as a universal remedy that stops coughs and cures many illnesses from colds to consumption in early stages. Declares the product free of alcohol opium morphine and narcotics and promotes it as the best cure and safe to use.
The Erie and Ashtabula division loses 23 more engineers from New Castle as business declines. Total engineers hit 290 with 160 laid off to fire. train crews now mostly engineers and conductors. Over 150 firemen have been discharged to free positions.
Miss Lucy Cover returned from Sharon for a Sunday visit. Mr. c. S. Terrill spoke in New Castle on Monday. Mrs. Eliza Byers of Mahoningtown visits son W. W. Byers. A pre social is planned at Byers school house on Thursday evening March 12. A. E. Michael and Howard Michael of New Castle visited their parents Sunday. Miss Adda Lutton, East Palestine employee, visited her parents Sunday. The Porter's hall teachers institute Friday evening drew a good crowd and an interesting program.
Register and Recorder William A. Eakin has purchased the property formerly owned by Rev. John Snape on Carlisle Street. The eight room modern house is one of the best on the street and the Eakins plan to move from Hillsville around April 1. He has commuted daily since taking his office, which he finds inconvenient.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a safe beauty aid for clearer complexions. Claims include no skin damage and healthful results. Product offered as tea or tablets at 135 cents, by J. C. Wallace.
Advertises an internal remedy for piles by Dr Leonhardt with a money back guarantee and a $1000 promise. Sold by J F Neeley in New Castle Pennsylvania or Dr Leonhardt Co in Buffalo New York for $1.00.
Out in Plaingrove township and vicinity eggs fresh from the nest are selling at 16 cents per dozen. One farmer told a News reporter he sold 25 dozen at that figure on Saturday. In New Castle eggs are selling at 25 to 30 cents per dozen, or 9 cents more than in Plaingrove. The farmer who sold 25 dozen at 16 cents could have earned at least $2.25 by bringing his eggs to New Castle, showing a handsome profit from hauling them 12 miles.
Due to Sister Zita's serious illness, Sister Geraldine of Villa Marie near New Bedford replaces her on the parochial school's staff as a temporary teacher.
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