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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney, liver, and bladder trouble. It claims hospital and private success and offers a free sample and informational book by mail, urging readers to mention the newspaper. The notice gives the firm’s address in Binghamton New York and notes bottles are sold by druggists.
In Tubetown, Superintend ent Ross reports progress on a new tin can factory as delays persist from coal shipments and infrastructure. Orders could speed startup once testing completes, with Elmina coal shipments and rail service cited. A local incident involving foreigners sparked a pursuit, ending in a lockup.
The Collinwood fire disaster prompts nationwide safety measures as Ellwood City weighs funnel shaped escapes for rapid evacuation. Directors recall a Massachusetts example and weigh speed of transit over traditional outward opening doors and inclined planes.
Reports claim a prominent Ellwood man forged notes to raise money. Three notes surfaced with same endorser signatures, totaling about 610 dollars, with parts refunded. Banks investigated. district attorney rep in town pursuing authentic leads.
Coroner J M Gormley issued warrants for the arrest of Manufacturers' Heat and Light officials on voluntary manslaughter charges in the death of Pearl Viola Campbell 24 in Ambridge from a gas explosion in her cellar on March 1. The inquest at the Grand hotel in Economy found the death resulted from criminal negligence by company officials. Her 27-year-old husband George Campbell carried her upstairs and attempted to save her as flames ignited her clothing. She was a niece of Deputy Mayor F Kirschler and leaves two children.
Constable John A. Stewart of the Fourth ward, soon leaving office, was granted a detective license yesterday by the court. He plans to start the new business with training and will have offices in the Robinson block.
John McKim paraded his pet bear Teddy in a perambulator in front of the store to attract attention. The stunt drew a crowd and McKim plans to keep the bear as an attraction at the door.
The Glass House team defeated Hotel Lawrence in a three game duckpins match on Wednesday at the Opera House hotel alleys. They won two games by 34 and 20 pins and lost one by one pin, with totals showing Glass House leading in several scorers and games.
Great interest surrounds the revival meetings at the First Christian church led by Evangelist Percy H. Wilson. Tuesday night saw one conversion. Topics included Is There a Future Life Why Are Not All Men Saved and A Voice From Hades with sessions held nightly.
Dick, the lost dog, found his way back to Emerson yesterday evening. The return follows an appeal in The News or a sudden surge of homing instinct, leaving the dog nervous but safe at home.
George T. Weingartner, Republican candidate for state senator, spent yesterday in Ellwood meeting friends and making new acquaintances. Observers note his clean record in the house and favorable prospects as decision day approaches.
Walter S. Reynolds of New Castle, candidate in the Republican primaries, toured Ellwood meeting residents and making rounds to those he does not know well. He already counts many locals as friends and considers Ellwood a familiar field.
J C Keith and S C Jolly linked to Pittsburg and Beaver Falls visits yesterday. F C Lockhart and C Earl from New Castle and C H Doolittle from Evans City conducted business in Ellwood yesterday. Henry Roelofs from Cleveland visited relatives. Mrs H W Hartman hosted tea. Ingham and Hutchison family funeral in Pittsburg today. For sale household goods listed by D H Munhall at 301 Crescent Ave.
Frank Milliken, longtime Prohibitionist, is placed in the field by his party as candidate for county commissioner. He says he has not been active in politics beyond voting and influencing others, but Ellwood residents expect a clean, decisive record if elected.
The prize winning Knights of Pythias drill team from Ellwood visited Wampum last night. Bert Hites led the team through a course of sprouts, stunning local residents as one of the county and state’s best drill squads.
Advertises Hyomeli as a germ destroying remedy for catarrh all through nose throat and lungs. Promises direct reach via inhalation and tissue revitalization. Outfit priced at $1.00 with guarantee to refund if no benefit.
Miss Sylvai Gibellini stenographer for H F Liebendorfer was called home in Beaver by the sudden death of her brother. The circumstances are not yet clear though it is reported he had been ill for some time.
J. A. Newton, brother of the New tons of Hazel Dell, starts today for his home in Minnesota after spending several weeks visiting friends and relatives in the area.
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