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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

8

Quaker Herb Extract Claims Fulfillment in West Virginia

Advertised cure claims for Quaker Herb Extract and Oil of Balm note testimonials from Jonathan Whiteman of Adamston and A H Lawson of Charleston. Whiteman reports rapid relief from rheumatic swelling and pain after one week, while Lawson describes dramatic improvement in bloating dizziness shortness of breath and heart palpitations. Prices listed for Quaker Herb Extract and Oil at J C Wallace's.

Clarksburg W. Va Jonathan Whiteman Adamston Whiteman A. H. Lawson R. R. No Charleston J. C. Wallace

Former New Castle Man Elected Slippery Rock Council President

Professor I N Moore formerly of New Castle public schools and now at Slippery Rock normal school was elected president of the borough council. J B Buchanan became secretary and J J Hogg treasurer with new committees named for streets water gas fire and ordinances. William Hays won the street commissioner race four to two over Davy Wilson. J A Akin and Dr A E Maltby added to the board of health.

I. N. Moore New Castle Slippery Rock Benj, Pearson J. I. Hogg W.S. Moore J. B. Buchanan Benj. Pearson W. S. Moore Dr. Hockenberry C. P. Hawks William Hays Davy Wilson Hays Wilson Mr. Hays J. A. Akin A. E. Maltby Board of Health

Street duel leaves two dead in Meadville

In Meadville Pennsylvania Dominick Nesta mortally wounded Jose Padrana in a north of the Erie passenger station revolver duel. Nesta shot Padrana three times and then fled after wiping and pocketing his revolver. Padrana died within thirty minutes. Nesta was captured three hours later and his wife and two brothers are detained.

Meadville Erie Dominick Nesta Jose Padrana Nesta Padrana

Work Resumed at Aliquippa Plant After Idle Period

The Jones and Laughlin Steel company orders a restart at its Aliquippa plant with rising orders and optimism for steady improvements. All idle molders at No 3 foundry report back. Westinghouse receivers say increased orders require more workers. An order for 125 miles of pipe is expected this week.

Jones and Laughlin Steel Company Aliquippa Westinghouse Company

Father 15 Grazed by Girl's Escapades

Jacksonville Illinois March 11 Insane from worry over his two daughters one Mrs Howard Gould and the other Mrs Sun Yue wife of a Chinaman in San Francisco Sheldon Clemmons old blind and helpless has been brought to the Jacksonville asylum He is 70 and adjudged insane by a Pittsfield commission He is almost totally blind and suffering from senility Neglected by daughters he has lived a lonely life since his wife died ten years ago Friends learned of Ella daughter marrying a Chinaman in San Francisco and of Goulds troubled marriage Clemmons hoped for Gould fortune relief but it did not come and his sufferings may end only with his death

Jacksonville Howard Gould Sun Yue San Francisco Sheldon Perry Clemmons Jacksonville Asylum Gould Clemmons Pittsfield Ella Katherine Buffalo Bill Washington New York

New Charity System Hopes To Streamline Needy Aid

The Associated Charities plans a Thursday executive board meeting to adopt a new order system for aiding the needy. Orders from one to two dollars will be mailed to grocers who fill provisions and deposit countersigned forms in banks, converting them to usable currency. Recent gifts include 26 dollars from Helena auxiliary, 7.50 in cash, a 25 dollar grocery order from Charles Greer, and 5.65 in groceries from the Social Union of the First M E Church.

Associated Charities C. Robingson Helena First Presbyterian Church Charles Greer Social Union First M. E. Church

Local Notes From Pulaski and Surrounding Towns

Mrs. Mick suffers pleurisy while James Evans house welcomes the Clintons Clarence Christine and family move in. Sick list includes Mrs. Phillips and granddaughter Helen Farrell. Lloyd Clark’s remains are brought for burial but due to diphtheria the family omits the cemetery ceremony.

Samuel Mick Clarence Christine James Evans James Phillips Helen Farrell Joseph Boyd Princeton C. C. Boyd C. W. Dawson Lulu Moravia N. Y

Miss Stockman Completes Primary Lesson Book

Miss Kate Stockman, superintendent of the First Methodist Episcopal Sunday school primary department, has finished a book of supplemental lessons for the youngest pupils. The lessons are brief and entertaining, with some consisting of a single sentence and the answer in one word. The small books will be printed and used soon.

Kate Stockman First Methodist Episcopal Sunday School

Violins and Fury Over Stradivarius Breakage

In Youngstown Ohio Louis Barlo a violinist from Austro Hungary played a 1710 Stradivarius valued at 25000 dollars in a saloon instead of rag time. Owner Stephen Zutreger grabbed the instrument and smashed it claiming malicious destruction of property. Barlo reportedly loses his mind over the loss as police investigate.

Youngstown Louis Barlo Austro-Hungary Stephen Zutreger Barlo Zutreger

Husband squanders fifty cents vows to cut weekly allowance

A Youngstown resident told Humane Society officer Joseph Williams that her husband, earning eight dollars and fifty cents weekly, keeps back fifty cents and gives her only eight dollars. She insisted the fifty cents is being squandered each week.

Youngstown& Sharon Joseph Williams Humane Society Youngstown

Sale Notice At Frank Thompson Farm New Castle Area

At the residence of Frank Thompson on Pittsburg road three miles east of New Castle on Tuesday March 17 at 10 o clock a m cows horses wagons farm machinery grain and related items will be sold.

Frank ©. Thompson Pittsburg Road New Castle

Collingwood shoots self after tense home scene

In New Castle Jim Collingwood a bricklayer earning 3.50 a day shot himself after a confrontation with Ayman and a planned lecture on drinking. He staggered outside to the sidewalk then collapsed. He was taken to hospital as police recovered a Harrington & Richards revolver. bystanders recall his “Goodbye” remark amid concerns for his family’s welfare.

Collingwood Ayman Auman D. A. Pitzer Mr. Pitzer Pitzer Armstrong John Nelso Clarence Francis Collingwood Harrison Street Abbie Braden New Castle

Were Married in This City in 1834

Henry Haverstick and Elizabeth Denbaugh were married at New Castle on June 18 1834. Any information about them or their descendants will be thankfully received by the Old Timers committee 59 1/2 Washington street.

Henry Haverstick Elizabeth Denbaugh New Castle Washington Street

Low Price Sheet Goods At Local Store Sale

Muslin yard wide brown and bleached fabrics offered at reduced prices for a limited sale. Includes 5c to 9c per yard specials on various muslin grades and 39c to 79c bleached sheets in multiple sizes. Store at 20 Pittsburg St promotes early Thursday sale with emphasis on savings for housewives.

Fred Sharon on road to recovery after severe burns

J M Sharon of Cadiz Ohio reports Fred Sharon former football player injured near Moccasin Gap Tennessee three weeks ago is improving and healing. He is not as badly burned as printed and will return home when able to travel with care from nurse Herman Hilderbrand.

Fred Sharon D. J. McAdam W. and J. College J. M. Sharon Harrison National Bank of Cadiz Fred Washington, Pa Sharon Moccasin Gap Tenn Washington

Insane Woman Burns Barn Funeral Pyre Near Sheakleyville

Mrs Sylvester Loper aged 50 recently released from Warren state hospital was burned to death in a fire she allegedly started. The blaze at her sister’s Mercer County farm destroyed the barn and farm equipment as neighbors watched. She ran to the barn and made it a funeral pyre with attempts to rescue her failing.

Greenville Sylvester Loper State Hospital For the Insane Warren W. K. Hill Sheakleyville Mercer County

Cod Liver Preparation Promises Health Boost for All

Paisley's Pharmacy in New Castle promotes a cod liver preparation described as tastier and healthier than traditional cod liver oil. The product targets the elderly, delicate children, and those recovering from illness, coughs, bronchitis, and throat or lung troubles with a guarantee.

Paisley’s Pharmacy New Castle

Legislation Makes Unionists Outlaws

President Gompers and union officials testified before the House Labor Committee on the eight hour bill in Washington. Fletcher of Hoboken and the National Metal Trades Association argued the bill would force their company to stop bidding on government contracts. Gompers urged passage and challenged employers' claims that workers prefer overtime pay. he said some employer representatives helped push laws that effectively outlaw union workers.

Washington Gompers American Federation of Labor District of Columbia House Committee On Labor W. H. Fletcher W. & A. Fletcher Company Hoboken National Metal Trades Association

License Issued in Youngstown for Two Residents

A license was issued yesterday in Youngstown to Samuel McQuiston aged 65 and Barbara Newgesser aged 66. The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty product claiming it yields lovely complexions with 35c Tea or Tablets from J. C. Wallace.

Youngstown Samuel McQuiston Barbara Newgesser Hollister J. C. Wallace

Sharon's Oldest Woman Dies in Sharon

Mrs. Jemima Stillings, 88, the oldest resident of Sharon, died yesterday at her son James's home from paralysis. Born in Clarksville in 183? she lived in Mercer county all her life and in Sharon for 45 years.

Sharon Jemima Stillings James Clarksville Mercer County

Inspector warns school heating systems risk spreading fire

An inspector declares that the heating and ventilating systems used in many Youngstown schools would tend to spread fire, prompting concern over safety and potential upgrades.

Youngstown

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