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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1908

Page

10

Philadelphia Revival Opens With Large Attendance

The Chapman-Alexander evangelists opened in Philadelphia with over six thousand attendees across 21 churches. More than 40 churches are planned for later services, with a staff of 75 speakers and 1,500 singers preparing mass chorus work. The King’s Business guides the effort as Dr Chapman calls Philadelphia his old home and predicts wider city and national spread.

Philadelphia Chapman-Alexander Chapman

Oil operators in Portersville field accelerate activity

The Portersville field shows heightened drilling. Hoch well on Burns farm yields ten barrels. Adams and company drill Jeff Frazier farm. A McClymonds farm adds a new bore. Prospect Oil and Gas plans No 1 on William Troutman farm next week. Hoch Brothers drill on James Welsh farm. Southern Oil sets leases and starts operations by the 15th on Press Myers farm. more work on ag and Burns farm with Prospect Oil and Gas drilling as well.

Portersville Hoch Burns Adams and Company Jeff Frazier A. McClymonds Prospect Oil and Gas Company William Troutman Hoch Brothers James Welsh Southern Oil Company Press Myers Prospect Ofl and Gas Company

Dressed chickens for every one Saturday at East Side Butter Co

Dressed chickens advertised for sale at East Side Butter Company located at 17412 No 70 Pittsburg Street with a Saturday timing.

East Side Butter CO Pittsburg Street

Glee Club Plans Spring Concert with Madame Nordica

Negotiations proceed for a Youngstown appearance by the American Glee Club and manager Madame Lilian Nordica as the famed artist is expected to sing in Youngstown this spring. Linen shirt waist sale slated for Tuesday and Wednesday March 17 and 18 by Brown and Hamilton.

American Glee Club of Youngstown Lilian Nordica

Anti-Pill promise relief for stomach troubles offered

Dr J S Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska promotes ANTI-PILL a remedy for constipation heartburn indigestion sour stomach and bilious attacks. A free trial package is offered at John Neely’s drug store when a coupon with name and address is presented.

J. S. Leonhardt Lincoln Neb John Neely

Sunday school convention in New Wilmington district

The New Wilmington Sunday schools held their convention at Second U P Church with a praise service and talks on child nature Sabbath school work temperance and training. Officers elected include President William Falkman Secretary Anna Poppino and Treasurer H T Getty with department superintendents unchanged. A post meeting discussed forming a local option club with Henderson Thompson chairing and delegates chosen to attend the New Castle gathering. A local meeting is planned here Thursday night to review reports and organize the club.

New Wilmington U. P Sarah Clark R. W. Thompson W. W. Troup Clarence Wible J. M. Watson A. A. Graham J. O. Campbell William Falkman Anna Poppino H. T. Getty Henderson Thompson T. 8. McAnlis New Castle

Local Juniors Entertain Friends and Council Changes Reported

Friday events include Miss Louisa Ligo entertaining juniors at her home with games and refreshments then a county jail note about hobos and council resignations. Also gains in attendance at a speech program and announced public notices of burgess and high constable appointments.

Louisa Ligo Susie Price Bertha Taylor Margaret Hilton Elvina Peebles Stella Anderson Mae Jenkins Amelda Boyd Grace Redmond F. J. Sewall George Johnson Charles Mason Stewart Price Owen Shaffer Frank Shaffer Phil Cox Scott Kirk Harry Anderson Burgess Sharp A. A. Shaffer Jerry Anderson Burgess George Young College Chapel Wilhelm G. Fel Daniel Clyde Hankey George Allen Perkins Robert A. Warren, Jr

Contagious Disease Reports To Health Officer

Three cases reported to Health Officer Horner today include Catherine DeLong age three of 159 North Cascade street with diphtheria, Mike Patricks of 912 Big Run street with tuberculosis, and Robert VanHorn age five of 270 Grant street with diphtheria.

Horner Catherine DeLong North Cascade Street Mike Patricks Big Run Street Robert VanHorn iGrant Street

Lowell Village Schools Declared Safe After Investigation

Local authorities in Lowell village announce that all schools are perfectly safe following a thorough investigation. No threats found, and students return to normal routines with reassurance from officials.

Lowellvile

Three Men Arrested as Noted Pickpockets in Youngstown

Police in Youngstown report the arrest of three men suspected of national notoriety as pickpockets. Details indicate a coordinated theft ring and ongoing investigation to recover stolen items and identify additional suspects.

Youngstown

Mercer County Pioneer Eli Donner Dies at 95 Near Jamestown

Eli Donner, among Mercer county's oldest residents, died near Jamestown at age 95. The passing leaves a long local legacy. Born years ago, Donner witnessed region's growth and was known for community involvement.

Eli Donner Mercer County Jamestown

Illegal liquor selling charged in commonwealth case

The case against Samuel Leonardo Jr and Samuel Leonardo Sr for selling liquor without a license was heard by Judge Porter. Witnesses testified the defendants operated a butcher shop on South Jefferson Street selling liquor, with multiple locals confirming beer and whiskey purchases.

the Commonwealth Samuel Leonardo Samuel Leonardo, Sr W. H. VanGorder Porter H. A. Wilkison Young Luigi Bronco South Jefferson Street Wilkison Bronco VanGorder Pasquale Cavella Nick Capto Raffalo Parotti Pasquale Paglia Luig Dominick Rossi Alderman Green

Fifty Miles From Pittsburg staged by St Marys Society

St Marys Dramatic Society presents a new musical comedy Fifty Miles From Pittsburg at the opera house on Tuesday March 17. Father Maher oversees the production with the same cast from The Grand Old Flag Minstrels delivering a side splitting performance. The show will be staged on St Patrick's night in the avenue.

Pittsburg St. Mary’s Dramatic Society Opera House Father Maher St. Mary’s Avenin

Presbyterian union meeting to resume Monday night

The Presbyterian union of this city will meet Monday evening March 16 at Fourth Presbyterian church at 7 30. Renewed vigor will characterize the gathering with discussion on The Proper Relation of the Session to the Sunday School led by John G. Nothdurst of the First Presbyterian church.

Presbyterian Union Fourth Presbyterian Church John G. Nothdurst First Presbyterian Church

Youngstown Employs 150 Unemployed Men for City Cleanup

The city of Youngstown hires 150 unemployed men to clean streets and parks, improving public spaces. This effort targets relief during economic hardship and supports municipal maintenance.

Youngstown

Y W C A Vesper Services and Plans for Fundraiser

Y W C A vesper services will be held Sunday afternoon at First Christian Church with Mrs J B Martin presiding. Miss Grate Erhardt will speak on the Pittsburg missionary convention. A new higher English class meets Monday evening taught by Emma V. Harry. Ivanhoe is the first text. Social committees plan a spring farce to fund delegates to Mountain Lake Park, Md. Grace Erhardt to direct. Also planned are furnishings for new association rooms funded by Elks donations.

First Christian Church Emma V. Harry Scott’s “Ivanhoe Mountain Lake Park Grace Erhardt The Elks Association

A A Wages Dispute Touches Youngstown Continuation Agreement

P. J. McArdie of the A. A. reported in Youngstown that manufacturers intend to discontinue the continuous operating agreement. Under it if the wage scale is not settled by July 1, workers would continue under the old terms until a settlement is reached.

Youngstown P. J. McArdie A. A

Public Sale At Residence Of Frank Thompson

Auction at the Frank Thompson residence on Pittsburg road three miles east of New Castle Tuesday March 17 at 10 oclock a m. Includes cows horses wagons farm machinery grain and other property.

Frank &. Thompson Pittsburg Road New Castle

Ripe Tomatoes Sold At Union Market And Linen Sale Noted

Ripe tomatoes 10 cents per pound at Union Fruit Market located on Pittsburg street. Linen sale announced by Brown and Hamilton for Tuesday and Wednesday March 17 and 18 at their store.

Union Fruit Market Pittsburg Street

New Guard Gates Planned At Gardner Avenue Crossing

Plans are under way to install guard gates at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie crossing at Gardner avenue as required by city ordinance. The B and O has gates at the adjoining crossing but none on the Lake Erie. work will start soon. Rail orders resume improvements from last fall, including eliminations of curves between Pittsburg and New Castle and four interlocking stations. A bill to allow communities to petition grade crossing abandonment faces railroad opposition. Erie and Ashtabula division chief H W Thornton and staff returned from Alliance branch inspection aboard the Mary Ann. Conductor Thomas Downing, a Pennsylvania figure, is smiling amid the developments.

Pittsburg Lake Erie Gardner Avenue Pittsburg & Lake Erie New Castle Baltimore and Ohio H. W. Thornton Erie and Ashtabula Pennsylvania Alliance Branch Ohio Barrett M. H. Cahill C. W. Cook Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad

Gas well drilling on Downing farm near Sharpsville expected

A gas company drilling on land adjoining Downing's farm near Sharpsville struck a gas vein with about 250 pounds pressure. Drilling will start on Downing property in a few days with expectations of a regular gusher. Nearby municipal work in Ashtabula sees engineer J. P. Fitzgerald temporarily in charge due to illness. Coal shipments through New Castle are heavy with railroads storing fuel for lake port traffic. Baltimore and Ohio railroad paydays and crew moves are noted along with other local rail activity.

Downing Sharpsville J. P. Fitzgerald Pennsylvania Ashtabula New Castle

Fresh Eggs Sold At Union Market Pittsburg Street

Advertisement notes strictly fresh eggs offered at 23 cents per dozen at Union Market located on Pittsburg Street. Customer saves with early purchase, market listing includes address No. 25 Pittsburg Street and ZIP 17412.

Union Market Pittsburg Street

Beautifying Tea Promises Skin Glow Without Harm

An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a safe beauty aid. It claims to improve complexions with 35c Tea or Tablets and credits J. C. Wallace as the seller.

Hollister J. C. Wallace

Spanking Fails to Cure Child Wetting Says Summers

Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home remedy for urinary issues in children and adults. The treatment claims to stop bedwetting without blaming the child and provides full instructions by mail. No payment required and readers urged to write today.

M. Summers Box W Notre Dame Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Spring R. S.mcculloch & CO PHILA U. S Portersvile Field Nordica Brown and Hamilton John F. Neely Howard Stewart Ellwood Warren East Liverpool George A. Smith Margaret Vance Law ST. Mary's Society Rick’s Stritmater’s Store Zoe Panama Stritmaters D. R. Bollard Brown and Hamilton’s Gardner Ave Rai LROAD Rallboa Thomas Downing Minnesota Bell Miller & Roth Jefferson ST R. L. Matthews Electric Company Mahoning Union West South Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Erie Hayes Baltimore and and Ohio Engineer Shaffer Baltimore
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