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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
Notices request readers across the county to direct checks money orders and communications to The News Company New Castle Pennsylvania and not to any individual for official correspondence.
The article argues that a national election year curbs cautious business but does not derail real progress. It says Republican control likely persists in Washington for four years, with no drastic policy shifts possible without cross-party agreement. It notes currency reform, strong exports, favorable crop outlook, and resilient real estate, predicting good business in 1908 despite the campaign climate.
A long, humorous column mixes verse about dancing stars with local gossip and jokes. It recounts the fading fame of a once graceful dancer and includes humorous asides about town figures, drinks, races, a divorce note, and a Charleston of small town life.
Rev L Ton Evans of the National Baptist Foreign Mission in Haiti will lecture at Emmanuel Baptist Church corner Reynolds and South streets at 7 30 PM. The free talk will cover Haiti its people and history and discuss beautifying methods.
Notes on the surviving members of the first Lake Erie branch crew that brought the inaugural passenger train to New Castle in 1878. Details name J C Whissen conductor T Shira engineer Charles Raney F M Ellrick Brakeman R T Newell Brakeman and later positions with B and O and P W T railroads.
Mrs. Julia Miller widow of Carpenter Miller died at 76 after a brief heart attack in Edenburg. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday from the family home, burial in Hillsville. Survived by son Alexander Miller and daughters Mrs. H. D. Smith and Mrs. Julia Sweezy. Ferdinand Kincaid listed as a family brother. Margaret Richter 88 dies at Monongahela. services at St. Peter's in Southside. Survived by three daughters and two sons.
Mrs Marie Hoon Wasson aged 35 wife of Dr E L Wasson dies in Butler. A Butler school graduate and Slippery Rock Normal alumna she is survived by her husband and two children.
Prof. T. A. Kimes receives notice from the Pennsylvania State Educational Commission to codify school laws. The meeting is set for March 19 at 9 a.m. in Pittsburg in the Fourth Ward Public School Hall with the city school board invited to attend and share input.
Mike Kochar faced felonious assault and battery with intent to kill after a fight with a boy named Joseph Johnson on Mahoning avenue. A hearing before Alder man Mayne resulted in discharge due to insufficient evidence. Witnesses said several boys taunted two foreigners. a coal piece struck Kochar and his companion injured Jones with a knife.
John Lee Henry Kaiser is jailed awaiting a hearing before Alderman Green on charges of stealing fruit from Mary Rashid s fruit store on Washington street. He was arrested last night after the alleged theft and held in the city lockup before Alderman Green committed him to jail in default of bail.
Mrs James Geddis of Oak Street, confined to her home for six weeks with typhoid fever, is improving slowly and showing signs of recovery.
A noticeable drop in help applications in Youngstown as warmer weather arrives. On Wednesday March 18 Brown and Hamilton announce junior missus and ladies suits coats or skirts available at the suit opening, listing 173815.
The city of Youngstown plans to purchase substantial property in Berlin township to support a proposed large reservoir. The project aims to provide a secure water supply for the city.
Regular army officers will be in Youngstown on March 18 to inspect the Logan Rifles. The visit aims to review unit readiness and standards, with officials evaluating equipment and training procedures.
A brief note explains Sunday papers focus on features with little late news. The Chicago Sunday Tribune publishes its Sunday edition on Saturday evening for delivery in the city. Patterson Stationery Co. offers the Tribune at 10 cents with a frameable image and promises sales of newspapers from multiple cities.
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