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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
2
The Pittsburg Stove and Range plant resumes operations after winter floods in the Shenango River halted work on four occasions. Manager Baldwin hopes for no more sudden river rises until spring as other local updates include illness and social notices around Mahoningtown and Seventh Ward residents.
The association marks the twenty-first year with sixteen stock series issued and no losses. It notes fewer withdrawals during the recent panic, pays handsome profits to stockholders, and invites inquiries at 24 Dean block. Secretary W. T. Dougherty endorses its reliability.
Advertisement claims sickening headaches indigestion and constipation indicate bowels are unhealthy. It promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to make the bowels work naturally and restore health and happiness. Price 35c for tea or tablets. J. C. Wallace.
A reader challenges The News for omitting the instigator of a late night coon hunt in southern Lawrence county. The letter alleges the organizer fled to a tree to start a fire that failed, then wandered to Zelienople Sunday and preached in a Presbyterian church. Rev Hugh Rendall is said to be pursuing an explanation.
Charles Hamilton, famed athlete and former Ellwood resident, is in town for a visit. He has not played recently but appears fit for a lively scrimmage and stays at his brother's home while reconnecting with friends.
Thomas Brady, former proprietor of the Hotel Lawrence, visited town yesterday and toured familiar areas. He commented that Ellwood remains appealing, with Sharon and Hotel Wharton area offering a more soothing view than other districts.
The first of a three dance series at the M and M club will be held Thursday night. Dances arranged by the club gentlemen are to be season highlights with another event this month and a final dance in early April.
The piece extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a long trusted remedy for weak stomach liver and blood ailments praised for honesty and printed ingredients. It notes its continued strong sales and contrasts with newer products that have faded while promising especially for women and liver function with Pleasant Pellets as a proven his lasting stimulant.
Old Mother Morrisey, a familiar Ellwood figure known for begging along Quarry street and at New Castle station, has been escorted to the Dixmont asylum by Director Marshall Wright. Once supported by the city with a small rent, food, and coal, she repeatedly solicited aid and was deemed unable to care for herself.
The Glasshouse team beat the Barbers in a duckpins game at Opera House alleys Ellwood last night. A final score is given after the contest.
Emerson Covyalt seeks help locating his 14 month old Newfoundland Dick who wandered from home near Ellwood. He is young and unsophisticated and may respond to whistling. Please return the dog to Collingwood's news stand on Sixth Street.
Ellwood’s young ladies, who have met weekly at the Hotel Lawrence, plan an Irish leap year dance for St Patrick’s day. They will handle the event themselves, following previous planning under Thomas Douglass. Tuesday next, is the date.
Wayne avenue resident sick. Birth of a girl to Montiler couple in Burnstown. Whistler visits Mercer relatives. Patterson and Eaton in town on business. Blocher jeweler and Wallace from New Castle on business. Schreiber back from Greenville visit. Mrs. Twentier of North Sewickley in Ellwood. Harry Kraus from Akron visiting Lawrence avenue. Brewer of Wayne avenue with Zelienople friends. Keller siblings attend Beaver Falls dance. Johnston returns from Monaca visit. Bergner family back from New Castle. Max Porath of New Castle visiting Bergner. Frishkorn funeral at Slippery Rock Presbyterian church attended by Boyd family. Sale of household goods listed at 301 Crescent avenue.
Architects Thayer and Thayer of New Castle have had their plans accepted by the Masons of Youngstown for a large temple to be erected soon on Wick Avenue. The project signals a major new building effort by the lodge in the near future.
A 1200 strong Polish gathering in New Castle Pa sent telegrams to Washington thanking Rep. A L Bates and Rep. E F Acheson for protesting Prussian actions against Polish subjects. The letters urge condemnation of measures depriving Poles of their heritage and seek continued U S support.
McKee's Medicine Store advertises Dr Howard's specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25c per 50c bottle, offering sixty doses and a money back guarantee if it fails. The copy promises relief from constipation headaches dizziness and digestive issues with a limited weekly sale.
A New Castle Polish meeting with over 2,000 members backed Mr Bates newly introduced resolution condemning Prussia for seizing millions to buy land and pressure Poles. The gathering urged action by Mr Acheson and others.
In Steubenville Ohio on March 11 a crowd of Italians led by Mrs Michael Tobasso and her daughter Theresa hurled beer bottles from a third story window at telephone linemen delaying a planned cable installation. Deputies failed to stop them. Two workmen were seriously cut.
A two cent cut in creamery butter is announced by the Elgin Creamery Butter association, with a price drop to follow in local stores after stock at old prices is exhausted. The association, headquartered in Chicago, controls selling prices, and the move comes after egg prices fell, signaling potential further declines for housekeepers.
Milk dealers in Niles announce a fixed price of seven cents a quart for all year. The move aims to stabilize local dairy costs and ensure consistent consumer pricing across seasons.
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