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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

13

Remarkable Man Dies in Poland At 85

David Bortz aged 85 of Poland township Mahoning county dropped dead from apoplexy at his home two miles south of the village He had been blind for over fifty years and kept farm work and light chores He hunted coons with a dog as his companion He was born near Charleston Mercer county Pa moved to Poland 27 years ago He belonged to the Lutheran church at Springfield Center Surviving are three daughters Mrs Hiram Sowers Poland Mrs E M Hively Boardman and Mrs Frank Sowers Poland two sons George W Bortz Poland and E Bortz Branch Mich two brothers Andrew Pulaski and George Poland a sister Mrs John Shaffer Mercer Pa twenty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Funeral at 1230 from the residence Thursday with interment in Poland cemetery.

David Bortz Poland Township Mahoning County Poland and Middletown Youngstown Lawrence County Bortz Ohio Mr. Bortz Frank Sowers Bart Charleston Mercer County Poland Lutheran Church Springfield Center Hiram Sowers E. M. Hively Boardman George W. Bortz E. Bortz Branch Mich Andrew Pulaski George John Shaffer Mercer

Mi O Na Stomach Tablets Promise Lasting Relief

The notice urges avoiding physic for stomach trouble and promotes Mi O Na tablets as the safer remedy. It claims quick relief for some cases and three weeks for chronic issues, stressing that Mi O Na stimulates digestive juices and strengthens the stomach. A 50 cent box comes with a money back guarantee from W Clutton in Luna.

W. Clutton Luna

Local social and moving news from Pulaski area

J H Kennedy and family relocate from Riblet to Heasley farm south of town. Out-of-town visitors included Charles Thompson at Sharon Harry Ferrer and R C Rayser at New Castle. S M Porter hosts a Monday evening party with prize panic won by Charles Clark who received toilet soap. Jennie Evans celebrated her 14th birthday with 20 classmates and gifts.

J. H. Kennedy Riblet Farm Heasley Farm Charles Thompson Sharon Harry Ferrer R. C. Rayser Charles New Castle S. M. Porter Charles Clark L. R. Alley W. M. Clark Ben Mitcheltree Son Mead C. C. Clark Paul McClenahan Mary MacClenahan Martha Davidson L. R. Riley Nellie Buchanan Mr. Cole Jennie Evans Jennie

Tom Augustine Returns to Duty in Seventh Ward

Tom Augustine, night patrolman of the Seventh ward, has recovered from illness and reported for work last night. Night Sergeant Sean Buckley was off Tuesday night. Officer Frank Jones filled in.

Tom Augustine Sean Buckley Frank Jones

Yard Crew Restored as Lake Erie Rail Yard Booms

Yard activity surges in New Castle with crews back on the Lake Erie line under Barnley. Rosena furnace resume promises full yard operations. traffic improves across divisions and railroads plan gate upgrades and tightened wage protections.

Lake Erie R. R New Castile Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Barnley Rosena

Old German physician pile remedy prescription published

Readers are advised a relief and permanent cure for piles using 6 drops Carbolic Acid 1 dram Zoton 1-2 oz Zine Ointment applied night and morning. Ingredients available at drug stores. It is claims to be the physician’s unpubished formula.

OYNOD TO SETTLE SALARY SQUABBLE

Emmanuel Lutheran church of Prospect faces a $602.46 back salary suit by Rev. Amos Bartholomew. Church officials will answer by April 2 and seek synod intervention to settle. The church argues $319 is due plus possible interest, totaling about $340, with a maximum offer of $340 to $350.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Greensburg Bartholomew

Diamonds Will Not Be Cheaper Despite Pooling Dissolution

New York reports that diamond prices will remain high as De Beers and Premier dissolve their pooling. Retailers warned they will pay full prices for their next diamond orders if they cut prices to attract customers. Cablegrams confirm old prices will be maintained despite fears of a price war.

New York United States de Beers Here

Pardon refused for Stoessel by the czar

In St Petersburg on March 18 the emperor confirmed the death sentence of Lieutenant Stoessel and kept the court's recommendation for commutation to ten years in a fortress. The former commander of Port Arthur had petitioned for a full pardon.

ST. Petersburg Stoessel Port Arthur

Can a Man Kill His Wife and Then Come Into Possession

A South Sharon News summary notes a case where John Simpson seeks to test if a husband who killed his wife can inherit her estate. Mrs Wright’s brother alleges joint real estate ownership with Salem deeds and rent collection benefiting the Wrights. The administrator Roy Neville may file final accounts at the April term.

South Sharon John Simpson Kittanning Armstrong County Mercer County Hamilton K. Wright Wrights Sharon Wright Western Penitentiary Roy Neville

Canton club to have local balloon flight by Chandler

Canton Ohio awaits a new balloon ascent as Captain Charles De Forest Chandler may pilot the Ohio for the Canton Aero Club. Johnson Sherrick and notable aeronauts from New York advocate ascensions once a suitable park is secured, with McKinley Avenue park eyed as a starting point.

Canton New Castle Johnson Sherrick The Aero Club of Ohio New York City Alexander Graham Bell Hudson Maxim Frank P. Lahm Aero Club of America Mr. Sherrick Charles de Forest Chandler Cleveland Ohio Canton Club Hawley Forbes Stevens Sherrick Aero Club McKinley Avenue Park

Emma Wilson Returns from Mercer Visit

Miss Emma Wilson of Pittsburg street has returned from a visit to friends in Mercer, recounting a pleasant trip and time spent with relatives and neighbors.

Emma Wilson Pittsburg Street Mercer

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March David, Bortz Pulaski R G. C. Battley H. W. Thornton Pennsylvania Gardner Avenue Baltimore and Ohio Pittsburg Butler Venango Herald Pennsylvania Railroad Laverack Percy H. Laverack Garfield Avenue Signal Corps Toledo T. Clark Limber Erie and Ashtabula R. A. McClain F. J. McLaughlin J. R. Osborne F. H. Sypher Engineer Crawford John Harris Joe Clarke Amos Czar Chandler Corn Products Manufacturing CQ
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