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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

6

Undertakers' Assn Being Organized in Local Area

Funeral directors from Butler Mercer Lawrence and Beaver counties organize an Undertakers Association in the city. Key officers named include President W. H. Cover Sharon and Secretary Frank Bachelor New Castle. Delegates from numerous towns attend the convention and list of members spans Mercer County and nearby boroughs.

Butler Mercer Lawrence Beaver Counties Undertakers’ Association Charles H. Cutler Pittsburg Pennsylvania State Association of Funeral Directors Prof. Eckles Philadelphia Messrs Straight and Keller F. D. McGonigle F. D. Handel St. Cloud Hotel W. H. Cover Sharon J. 8S. Rice New Castle Frank Bachelor Mer Portersville N. A. Couch Newes David W. Ritchie New Case

Indigenous Alternatives to Tobacco Reported Harmful

The Boston Globe notes that American Indians smoke safer substitutes like holly leaves and stag's horn sumac while other substitutes cause the most harm. Alaska coastal Indians risk eyesight with wood shavings soaked in pepper. tomato and potato leaves linked to insanity and suicide. Jamaican hemp and Swedish mountain tobacco yield severe mental and physical damage across populations.

Alaska Jamaica Sweden Boston Globe

Capitol Graft Cases Set for Jury Deliberation Tomorrow

Harrisburg report: capitol graft cases head to the jury after closing speeches. Judge Kunkel will charge the panel at 10 am following Prosecutor Scarlet and Attorney General Todd’s remarks defending Governor Pennypacker and urging conviction.

Capitol Harrisburg Kunkel Scarlet Todd

Visitors from Sharon and New Castle in town

William Stambaugh of Sharon and Rev. A. B. Smith with Mrs. J. F. Ferrill visited the area Wednesday. George Davis, W. A. Rayser and All Means of New Castle also called on residents, while Thomas Stewart of Mt. Air visited town. Bert Beighley returned to his old stand with Books Hvery after months away. Mrs. D. W. Swagger hosted Mrs. J. W. Adams and Miss Ella Jackson at dinner. Rev. F. A. Shape was a business visitor in Pittsburg Thursday.

William Stambaugh Sharon A. B. Smith J. F. Ferrill New Castle George Davis W. A. Rayser All Means Thomas Stewart Mt. Air Bert Beighley Hvery D. W. Swagger J. W. Adams Ella Jackson F. A. Shape Pittsburg

Roof Fire on East Side at 56 Milton Street

Falling sparks caused a roof fire at 2:45 P M yesterday in the double house 56 Milton Street occupied by C G Moore and Nick Muse. Chief Conery and Croton and Central fire departments responded. Firefighters controlled the blaze with chemicals. damage not expected to be large.

Milton Street C. G. Moore Nick Muse Chief Conery Croton Central

J C Sanderson Opens New Meat Market at Pittsburg Corner

J C Sanderson, formerly owner of the Central Market meat department on South Mill, will open a modern meat market next Monday at 70 Pittsburg Street at the Kurtz Street corner. He has sold his interest in the Central Market and prepared the new shop at 70 Pittsburg Street.

J. C. Sanderson South Mill Street Pittsburg Street Kurtz Street Sanderson

Public Sale At Residence Of Frank E Thompson

At the residence on Pittsburg road three miles east of New Castle on Tuesday March 17 at 10 oclock a m L H Emrick will sell many household items including an Estey organ six wooden bedsteads six wire spring mattresses two wash stands one bureau one chiffonier six hair cloth chairs six rockers six common chairs one extension table two kitchen tables one steel Warren range almost new one set had lad ders a barrel and a half of vinegar one sausage cutter and lard press Plus additional items listed.

Frank E. Thompson Pittsburg Road New Castle

Dr Frank Gunsaulus Addresses Education Next Step

Dr Frank Gunsaulus of Chicago delivered an address on The Next Step in Education at Yotown last night. He is president of Armour Institute.

Frank Gunsaulus Chicago Yotown Armour Institute

Physicians Club Lecture by Dr Blackwood in Pittsburn street

Dr James M Blackwood of Pittsburg Street will entertain the Physicians club Thursday evening with a talk and demonstration. The event invites local physicians to attend and hear the speaker discuss medical topics of interest.

James M. Blackwood Pittsburg Street Physicians’ Club

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Bowels Health

Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to cure headaches indigestion and constipation by stimulating bowel action. Claims restore natural function and overall happiness. Sells 35c Tea or Tablets by J. C. Wallace.

Hollister J. C Wallace

Deaths of the Day Mrs Blevins Buried

Ruth Jane Blevins is laid to rest at Greenwood cemetery beside her husband John Blevins after services at Second United Presbyterian Church. Ministers Rev Andrew Magill Rev Dr Scott Hershey and Dr John Wilson lead the funeral with a flowered tribute and a quartet of singers. Pallbearers include Wegey E. and John Rice and William Blevins.

Second United Presbyterian Church Ruth Jane Blevins Andrew Magill Scott F. Hershey First Presbyterian Church John Wilson Allegheny Blevins Wegey John Rice John and William Blevins Calvin McConnell Bes L. Lusk

Clerk at Tin Mill Resigns Amid Departures

David Clark, longtime clerk at the American Sheet and Tin Plate company, has resigned and will move to Philadelphia to spend time before joining his father’s independent tin plate firm. His departure is deeply regretted by coworkers. Canton, Ohio’s chief clerk may fill his role, while R. O. Parker also joins the clerical staff.

David Clark American Sheet & Tin Plate Company Leity Clark Philadelphia Tin Plate Canton Kunkle R. O. Parker

Socialist Organizers to Visit New Castle and Nearby Cities

George K. Kirkpatrick and Arthur Moore Lewis, national Socialist organizers, will visit New Castle March 28 29 and 30 and April 10 respectively with a debate on March 29 featuring Edward Barker of Youngstown. The article notes Ray Stannard Baker’s discussion of the Negro struggle in the north and praises the efforts of Negro women in sustaining families and banks.

George K. Kirkpatrick Socialist Party New Castle Edward Barker Liberal Club of Youngstown Arthur Moore Lewis San Francisco Ray Stannard Baker North March American Indianapolis Baker Miss Smith Loan Association

Real Estate Agents Form Organization in New Castle

Real estate agents met in the office of C P DuShane and formed the Real Estate Association of New Castle. They adopted a constitution and by laws elected officers, planned work to clean up delinquent tenants, and moved the moving day from April 1 to May 1. A legislative committee will push for better city building plans and alley and cellar cleaning. Officers: President Clare P DuShane Vice President William A Elliott Secretary C C Robingson. John Cart, a steel mill worker, was hospitalized with severe finger injuries requiring amputation.

C. P. DuShane Real Estate Association of New Castle DuShane Business Men’s Exchange Clare P. DuShane William A. Elliott C. C. Robingson

Sherritt's Real Estate Exchange Offers City Bargains

Real estate listings include a 20 acre farm in Virginia with improvements for 1500 cash plus crop payments, a brick block building near Union depot renting for 960 yearly, a modern five room home on East Home Street with 500 cash, and several other city houses with varying prices and terms. The agency promises up-to-date listings and property management services.

Virginia R. R Union Depot Harmony Car Terminal East Home Street Cunningham Avenue Newell Avenue Seventh Ward Park Avenue Margaret Avenue North Highland Neshannock Falls Sharon Street Jno. Clark Slipperyrock Kennedy's Mill Eastbrook Road Pulaski Road New Wilmington Scott Township Harlansburg Road Eastbrook Pulaski Southern Railroad J. H. Sherritt McKi Spring Streets Nemo Street Shady Side Lawrence County Sharon New Castle Bleakley Avenue Dean Block

Mothers of Alabama Claim Tax Card On Liquor Shuffle

A wartime style critique shows a tax card for liquor profits from corn to consumer, naming each stakeholder from distiller to politician and noting a Bible verse. It cites a Youngstown school room closure due to furnace exit, reflecting local education concerns.

Mothers of Alabama U.S Youngstown

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Undertakers’ Assn Puneral Lawrence, Beaver Mercer Counties Erie Razor Strop North Mill Pennypacker Rid Wilmington Board of Health Burgess J. J. Sharp A. A. Shaffer Porter Martin Council Pulaski R NEW Meat Market Elie Ee Physicians Club Mrs. Blevins Mr. Graham Robert Graham Lowellville TIN Mill Will John Cart Sherritt's Real Estate Exchange New Castle, PA Miller’s East Washington Street Bell Bell Phone John Street East Side Pearson Street L. Levine Moravia Street Scioto Street Union X. Travers Stillman Benson Nagel Neshannock Avenue Frank Gamble The Union Livery Fountain Inn Care Star Family Theatre Maitland St F. P. Steckel East South Street A. B. Care News Office West Disciple Church E. J. Hinkson South New Castle Star Grocery Company North Mercer Street Greer Block Lne R. G. Morgan Camp Run Postoffice Celia R Keystone Dye and Cleaning Works Klee Henry Klee Phillips Place Bath South Beaver Street Highland Avenue Jefferson Street Mercer Street North Shenango Street East St W. Falls Street East Lawrence St Pittsburg St N. Mill Street E. North Street North Mill St W. Grant St N. Beaver Street Clare P.dushane East Washington Street Morton Street William Baird Broadway Nickelodeon Chas. G. Martin Dufford Block Wallace Avenue Home Street Crawford Avenue L. H. Matthews R. D R. D. Gartley Keystone Driller Co J. B. Dodds Beaver Falls National Cash Register Parker Coaltown Road Stimple DuShane Street Cumberland Avenue Third Ward P. J. Watson Boyles Avenue Wm. L. Rick Youngstown Road English Avenue Withrow Farm Highland E. F. G. Harper H. L. Robinson J. F. P. Kennelly & Co West Washington Street Jersey W. W. Gibson Fairmont Avenue Smith Hardware Co E. J. O’brien Young Street W. D. W.lace Wallace Block House of Seven Neshannec Avenue Milton St Croton Avenue T. W. Dickey Trust P. O W. Dickey Lawrence Trug Building Jere Bauman Pittsbur Croton Hill Field Avenue W. G. Ayers Washington Gas and Hall Quire Bell Phon Sha Street Shaw Street Bartram Avenue R. W Jackson Leasure Avenue W. c Walnut Street North Hill Eas Long Avenue Union Nation Bank Ls. M. Buchanan Lee Avenue Grant Street Washington and Jefferson Streets Th Dollar Savings Association Lawerence County JQG Nothdurft
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