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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
7
The sixth in a series of entertainments by Ellwood Hospital Fund committee is planned for early April. A home talent concert with some out of town acts is planned with Ted Stevenson leading. Promising offers from entertainers include Henry W. Stern the impersonator. Local talent is expected to play a major role in the program.
W. W. Stevenson of New Castle, a Republican primary candidate for assembly, visited Ellwood yesterday and found the local situation satisfactory. Candidates leave Ellwood impressed, noting the town’s knack for handling politics and often departing with a favorable impression of the community.
The regular monthly meeting of the Ellwood board of trade will be tonight. No matters of especial importance are expected, but a full turnout of members is urged as routine items of interest will be taken up.
Mrs. Frederick Stroeter of Crescent avenue is visiting in the Beaver Valley this week. She attended a 1 o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. John Moulds and Mrs. Hurst of Rochester as part of the season's Beaver Valley social events.
The Rev Charles Bell pastor of Slippery Rock Presbyterian church with his wife and daughter left for a western trip yesterday. The party plans a six week absence visiting the mountains of Tennessee.
Two measles cases were reported to Health Officer Dr. D D Cunningham yesterday. They involved Lillian Frey a 7 year old daughter of A C Frey of Lawrence Avenue and Martha a 17 year old daughter of M Krause of Lawrence Avenue.
An advertisement touts Uric-O as the only true cure for rheumatism claiming it removes the rheumatic poison from blood muscles and kidneys. It promises relief when other remedies fail and offers a free sample upon return of the clipping and pharmacist details. Uric-O is sold by Paisley’s pharmacy and in Syracuse by Smith Drug Company.
Ellwood City receives its first city directory after a decade long demand. Prepared by J. H. Caldwell Jr., the 90 page volume lists householders and occupations, a business section, city officials, churches and societies, and a full street index. Over a hundred copies were delivered to subscribers.
G N Clark of New Castle Democrat candidate for county auditor paid Ellwood City a visit yesterday. Ellwood is a growing field for both parties and residents welcomed all who ventured within the town, with many knowing Clark personally after the rounds.
A sizeable theatre party is organizing to attend the show Thursday night. W J Kirk local railroad agent has arranged a special train to depart Pittsburg at midnight Thursday night. About ten local Masons will join the trip to Pittsburg for higher degrees on that same night.
Mrs. Lee Stafford of Sixth Street was suddenly seized with internal pain while tending to restaurant affairs and carried to bed. Doctors could not determine a diagnosis by late evening as her condition remained serious and under care.
Ill residents and visitors listed include Mrs. Charles Myers of Lawrence avenue and Mrs. Virginia May ill with pneumonia. People from New Castle, Zelienople and Pittsburg noted visiting Ellwood City and area. Also mentions air wiring services by C. W. Gibson and household goods for sale on Crescent Avenue.
Sharon on March 17 reports revival with ten hot mills of the American Sheet and Tinplate company resuming operation affecting 600 workers. The remaining ten mills to start next week after four months idle. Blast furnace No 8 at Shenango Furnace Co goes into blast and Thomas W D West ingot foundry begins today. Nearly 500 jobs created across these industries.
Jewish residents held a subdued Purim observance last night marking one of the oldest feast days commemorating the Jews deliverance from ancient Persia. The observance emphasized tradition and community reflection in the city.
Enoch D. Wooley and wife receive court permission to adopt Elizabeth McMasters eight, from Glenwood Children's home Youngstown to be called Elizabeth Wooley. Charlotte Jarrett six to be Virginia Thomas adopted by David B. Thomas and wife from Glenwood home. Guardians appointed for several minors and estates. various property and administrative actions recorded.
Judge Porter will finish holding court alone after Judge Williams of Mercer could not attend. The docket shortened by numerous guilty pleas and the continuation of the Dominic Saina murder case.
Youngstown building inspector warns that revolving doors are fire hazards and poses a trap danger in buildings.
A new well on Casper Fehls farm at Petersburg field, leased by New Castle people, is said to be flowing and will be shot on Tuesday for a stronger flow. Notable investors include Louis Hough Andrew Lawson Samuel Rice Dr. E A Donnan and John W Benson among others.
The store announces a spring suit opening on Wednesday March 18 featuring Brown and Hamilton Austret.
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