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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
17
A list of linen offerings with pricing notes includes 70 inch All Linen heavy Irish Cream Damask at 75 cents per yard, 68 inch wide bleached Irish Linen at 61.00 per yard, 21 inch bleached Linen Napkins at 1.75 per dozen, 24 inch Irish Napkins at 3.50 per dozen, and four yard pattern cloths priced from 6.00 to 8.00 for select lengths, with larger 2 to 5 yard cloths ranging 1.75 to 25.00 in assorted patterns.
Cleveland boxing fans praise Kilbane after a victory over Young Zahnizer at the Coliseum. Promoter Jimmie Dunn plans a bout with Kilbane versus his namesake Tommy Kilbane in fifteen or twenty rounds, possibly in Philadelphia. Dunn regards Johnnie Kilbane as a rising star with a clean lifestyle and bright future.
Richard Croker regrets backing an Irish fighter over an American in the Burns Roche bout on St Patrick’s Day. He bought into Roche’s win and lost, leaving Croker humiliated as guests and friends witness the defeat while Roche contemplates future action and Burns faces a potential challenge from Bill Squires.
The New Castle baseball club may feature many new faces this season as stars Hagen and Camnitz hold out for higher salaries. Burke was traded after a holdout payoff, while Porter signs hopeful prospects for third base. Hagen has reportedly received offers from other clubs and may depart if terms aren’t met.
Mrs. Abigill Cheeseman of Portersville, funeral held Tuesday afternoon, was granddaughter of John Logan, a captain under General Washington in the Revolutionary War. Logan bore General Lafayette to safety at Brandywine, and spoke of Washington with high regard.
A small fire alarm from box 38 at 10 15 this morning summoned Chief Frank Connery and the Ray street department to the home of F D Chipman at 56 North Ray street where a chimney was burning out. No loss resulted.
East Liverpool will not play Sunday games despite a court ruling allowing Chester. President Smith cites local sentiment as the reason. Only Erie Youngstown and Canton will permit Sunday baseball.
Ellwood City lost at Renfrew 37 to 26 after missing regular forward Wilson which disrupted their teamwork. Key Renfrew players Hart Price Grant Ramsey and Watson contributed as the lineup shows Ellwood faced a sharper attack despite a good effort.
The Youngstown Baitcasting and Fishing club has organized to stock streams and ponds nearby with fish. The effort aims to boost wildlife and provide fishing opportunities for residents.
The John Electric Co moves from 17 South Mill Street to the first floor of the new Greer block on Mercer Street, address 167tt'.
The C and P schedule draft nears adoption after a Cleveland meeting. New Castle draws an away opening against Youngstown April 30 with Porter’s team expected to field its best arms. May 1 sees Youngstown hosting New Castle, with Canton Akron and others opening May 3 at their respective sites.
George Siler, a ring authority, lists the current champions and contenders. Heavyweight Tommy Burns holds the line after Jeffries’ retirement, with Burns defeating Marvin Hart and defending vs Jack O'Brien, Bill Squires, Gunner Moir and Jack Palmer. Other weights note mixed claims and open titles.
Standard Steel Car bowlers nearly achieved a third straight victory over All Sorts in a Fellowship alleys match. The two teams combined for 2,205 pins across three games with scores listing players such as Love Williams Osborne and Tan Trica in a tight contest.
Miss Elizabeth Patterson daughter of T A Patterson of 102 Wallace avenue has been elected one of the literary editors on the Holcad college periodical at New Wilmington Westminster freshman chosen from a class of more than 75. It marks the first time a freshman has joined the paper staff.
J. M. Hamilton a former Lawrence county resident now living in Highland South Carolina has returned home after a short visit with relatives in Youngstown New Bedford and other nearby places.
A Boston correspondent reports on the International Typographical Union showing care beyond wages. Funeral and burial expenses are paid from union funds for members with no relatives, with ministers and flowers. Similar cases illustrate charity to workers facing illness or natural death, and transfer of effects to relatives abroad.
Baseball chatter from Hot Springs covers pitcher Engle signing a Sharon contract while Rube Sellers waits on his deal. Curt Elston may join Chicago, Akron has slim odds, and Montreal shows interest in Harry Ostdiek. Canton reforms Myers Lake with a new 1,800 seat grand stand.
Mrs. Mary Armor, president of the Georgia W. C. T. U., touring Pennsylvania, will speak in Beaver Falls Thursday night. Women and others may meet at the P. & L. B. station at 6 o'clock city time to hear her and will return on the midnight train.
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