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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

4

Ex-Minstrel Louis L Kerr Dies After Typhoid Battle

Louis J Kerr longtime New Castle resident and musician died after typhoid fever at Sha Waogo Valley hospital. Born August 1 1864 he was 48 years 7 months 16 days old. Survived by mother Mrs Mary R Kerr two brothers sister and several nieces and nephews. former Central Cafe proprietor and Mikado club orchestra member with many friends in city and beyond.

Louis J. Kerr New Castle Shawaogo Valley Hospital Mr. Kerr Lawrence County Hoodwilliam St. Jim Ufn George L. Kerr Westmoreland County Mary A. Tippte Kerr M Adamice Err Field’s Minstrals Mikado Club Kerr Wulog Central Cafe North Jefferson Street Krs Chit Hia Mary Rippie Kerr West Washington Street Lafayette Kerr J. S. Brown City Bills G Kerr Cleveland

Sam O Rourke Critiques Oregon Boomer in New Castle Notice

A 1904 New Castle News letter from Sam O Rourke denounces Oregon boomer activity in Portland and warns New Castle workers to avoid traveling with no funds. He claims only those with coins and workable means can prosper and urges publication for laboring class readers.

Portland Oregon New Castle News Sam O'Rouakea Yorland Homa North Cedar Street Casta

Dogs take center stage in New Wilmington meeting notice

Posters urged dog owners to attend a city hall meeting on March 17 to discuss health action and canine harmony amid rabies concerns and recent enforcement costs. The notice cites expenses for watchers, copying, and notices, plus related political notes and local figures.

New Wilmington Nean Board of Health Harry J. Ludk New Castle Ube Pitt James Young Witehara

Character Club Meeting Notes and Marriage License Notice

The Character chair of Tain Grave hosted at Rev and Mrs Schumaler. The program featured Livingston as the subject with a prose piece and musical items by Mrs Schumaker and others. The next meeting will be with Abr and Mrs Charles Eppingir. A marriage license was offered to John Parker and Louisa Saltzer of this city.

Tain Grave Schumaler Livingston Tik—Hey Schumaker Abr Charles Eppingir Youngston John Parker Louisa Wf. Saltzer

Deaths of the Day Rosa Anna Moore

Rosa Anna Moore died at her grandparents' home near Edenburg after a bout with whooping cough. She was 2 months and 7 days old. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nonmatt Moore, lived in Akron Ohio, and had recently traveled toward Weaver when illness struck the child.

Rosa Anna Moore Arney Biddle Edenburg Trosa Anna Moore Nonmatt Moore Akron Weaver

Resignation and Fires Rock Buipparyrock School Boardtown

Kildoo resigns from the prom school board amid a series of fires at a Pine Street stable and Lowtuship high school site. Firefighters responded after 4 pm, with losses estimated at 300 dollars. investigators and police, including Chief Connery, traced the incident to the town.

Buipparyrock Kildon Austriat Michael Conway L. Mi Lock Lowtuship High School Lhojo Bart Princeton L. Kern Ac Rose Point Dean Wern Slarm Connery Amuil Earlie Insuranne

Industrial outlook brightens in Sharon

In Sharon, ten mills resumed operations at the American Sheet and Tin Plate Plant after a four month shutdown. Ten more furnaces begin next week and blast furnes restarted yesterday. Shenango Furnace No. 3 at Sharpaville and an ingot foundry near Westing start in May, restoring work for about 600 workers already affected.

Shalon American Sheet

After 29 Years a Sufferer Finds Relief from Sloan's Ointment

James Myde of Bie he Ark describes a 29 year struggle with a motion ailment. He reports severe attacks confined him to bed for weeks. A sample of Sloan's ointment provided relief and he bought bottles, expressing gratitude to the sender.

James Myde Biehe Ark Lang Apo Bambiy Holto Sloan

Up-to-date bulletin aids fruit growers with new harvest tips

A translated, newsy notice discusses best methods of pruning and harvesting for fruit growers. It mentions a bulletin for experts and farmers, with guidance on adjusting to tree health and disease, and refers to an agricultural department push to improve practices.

Medaparthenk San Jose Realy

Jackson Niles Qovtenite and George Gta Involved

Fragmentary OCR mentions individuals Jackson Niles Qovtenite and George Gta tied to a case or event. No clear action or location is readable. Further context is unavailable due to damaged text.

Niles George Gta

Markets and harvest saws in New Castle area markets

The column lists prices for fruits vegetables and staples in New Castle including carrots onions potatoes cucumbers and cabbage with per bushel and per dozen rates. It notes hay, straw and livestock prices and mentions local musical rehearsals and community notices amid weathered OCR.

Local Socials and Visits Highlight Busy Weekend

Community members from Lowellville and surrounding areas drift between calls on relatives and business in Youngstown. Socials fill Saturday night halls as Mrs. Allen Stewart recovers, while Gust Anderson and Lite Eth Lode visit from Lowellville. Attendance at the funeral and visits to kin mark a bustling period with many names and short trips noted.

Burk Gust Anderson Lowellville Sam. T. Knopl Dalk Allen Stewart Las Baker Son Pale Hilleville Alex Nelson Lee Tornoe Axel Anderson Youngstown

Big Mining Strike 15 A Probability Reflected In Union Actions

The article discusses a looming strike among bituminous miners and the split among Ohio operators over joining an Interstate conference on March 34. It recalls Mitchel’s policy and mentions possible coal price impacts, including a 1900s-era strike that transformed labor relations and state intervention.

Mitchell Lewis Polley Ohio Opera Pittsburg Olin River Ohio Great Lakes Giakette Lewis Mitchel Roosevelt Mounted Constabulary Pennsylvania United Mine Workers George Baer

Memorial Day 15 To Be Observed Here

Post 100 G A R T R has begun arranging Memorial Day observance here. A committee of A S Lova chal jan K Pomeroy Clark McMillin Porter and commander 18 appointed to plan the event. Fr M Campbell chairs the Veterans group coordinating the arrangements.

G. A. TR A. S Lova Chaljan Pomeroy Clark McMillin Porter Fr. M. Campbell

Well Struck at Casper Fehls Farm in Petersburg Field

A new well at the Casper-Fehls farm in Petersburg field, leased by New Castle interests, is said to be flowing freely. It will be shut Tuesday to search for a better yield. Listed participants include Louis Hmig, Andrew Lawason, Samuel Rice, Dr. B A Donnan, and Jake W Denson.

Casper-Fehls Patersburg Field New Castle Castle Pengle Louis Hmig Andrew Lawason Samuel Rice B.A. Donnan Jake W. Denson

Bill to Establish a National Bison Range Introduced

Washington reports a $40,000 appropriation to purchase land and $10,000 for fencing to create a national bison range. Senator Dixon proposes the project for breeding and preservation of the 1 722 American bison in captivity, with most believed in Yellowstone and nearby areas.

BISON Washington Cataliah Dixson Haa Tiludhicu Tdi Ty Square Hornadia Sivens Yellowstone Park Canada Therepton Geenalave Lake

Children Adopted by Two Families in Court Action

Escph D Wooley and wife received permission to adopt Elizabeth McMasters eight, from Glenwood Children’s home in Youngstown. Charlotte Jarrett six was ordered adopted by David B Thomes and wife, with new name Vorstnia Thomas. Guardians appointed for several minors, and estates handled with removal petitions and bond withdrawals by the New Castle Savings and Trust.

Escph Wooley Sloan Elizabeth McMasters Glenwood Youngstown Elizabeth Wooley David Syling Cor Charlo Pearl Luts B. J. Lutz Tertain Slipperyrock Mary I. Vaneman Jana Booker Maryb. Bord Janica R. Lute Albert Lutz Maud A. Welsh Withun Luts Theras David B. Thomes Charlotte Jarrett Vorstnia Thomas Hla J. Collina Mary John Graver Daniele Mary Dailuels W. K. Hugud Francy BE Robinson Willan CG. Robinsor George Say

Moravia Tarbor and Bessemer School Attendance Reports

The Moravia school reports for March 1907 list missing students at Cross Roads and Tarbor with 16 enrolled and 88 attendance percent, plus a 97 percent for Tarbor with several absent days. Beasemer No.1 shows present pupils including David Anderson and Martha Henson, with a list of absent students. Beasemer No.2 notes daily attendance and twenty one pupils not tardy, including Ned Shortino and Carl Carleon, with Margaret Ruthmulf as teacher.

Moravia Cross-Roads Dale Roulson William Parady Thomas Farafy Charles Gleghorn Matilda Hopper Harold Swisher Paris Moore Bernard Benson Ernest Denso Francis Shidtrey Edna A. Duff Tarbor Howard Dun Stewart Patton John Patterson Haymond Patterson Walter Gox John Hingle Hazel Eekies Richard Watters Core Hutchiluton Bessemer Schon No Thasal David Anderson Martha Henson Wiliam Baldwin Frank Cambriell Frank Davidson Carl Fricano Stopher Pricano Albin Gabert Oscar Jacobson D Nord Hilda Parks Vievo Darke Iry Ross Tony Snerzie Aristie Boyt Aini Hanson Mary Johnson Rosie Marcomb Tupy Parka Tolar Cracraft Ann Johnson Ethel Nelson Paulina Sneve Umber Margaret Ruthmnulf

Miss O'Brien 13 Taken to Hospital After Incident

Misa O'Brien, a girl of thirteen, was brought to the hospital following a telephony change accident near Wannt. She has been under care for several weeks and her condition remains serious. Friends hope for improvement.

Miss O'Brien Misa O'Brien Heybetig Wannt Horne D&t Mike O'Dein Hagheot

Anti Penrose Forces May Boom John P Elkin for U S Senate

Local political observers report anti Penrose forces coalescing around John P Elkin as a potential challenger to Penrose in the U S Senate race. The article notes support from Temperance advocates and Western Pennsylvania leaders, with possible help from Lancaster and Chester figures, as the contest nears.

John P. Elkin U.S. Senate Supreme Court John P Mquor United States Prohibition Belve Penrose Diana Bengler Willeston Cau Penrose Elkin Cain Achedon Western Pennsylvania Justice Elkin W. W Sproul Chester Joba Art Elkin Bobn Penne

Pennsylvania Lines Extend Main and Branch Tracks

The Pennsylvania Railroad shows a total mileage of 11,980.60 with 4,067.48 miles in Pennsylvania, 1,891.13 in Ohio, and 1,541.82 in Indiana, among other states, totaling 23,572 miles of trackage. The system now has 2,241.90 miles of second track and 7,934.98 miles of sidings as it expands to meet commerce demands.

Pennsylvania Pitsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Pitlsboro Erie Auer States District of Columbia Ohio Indiana New York New Jersey Kilnola Maryland Michigan Nelawern Kentucky Missouri Virginia West Virginia Pittsburg Hiie Campa

Local Yesterdays in Lilyville Community Notes

Town activities include Sunday services at Twiheran church, visits by Misa Lydy Hall from New Brighton, and a Belton Union sermon next Sunday. Residents attended a wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Lee Scott of Camp Mun, with multiple recent quilting parties. A house fire on Monday damaged a room interior. neighbors helped extinguish flames. Mr and Mrs. Noel celebrated a birthday with a gathering and fine supper. about 30 attended.

Twiheran Misa Lydy New Brighton Tey, Whistler Belton Bast Patna Union Williamn Nevitt Bert Lee Scott Campmun Plato George Koch McDonald Rev. Whistler Ali

Wilmington Township Notes and Local Society News

Mrs Sarah Clark of Fay mourns at home. Miss Mas Junkins recently visited Fay. Miss Mateils Patterson improves from illness. Mrs Garret Blake, recently ill, is recovering at home. Wilmington directors met for their monthly meeting. Fay students finishing New Wilmington high school prepare to graduate. Local residents Amina Layton Neal and others visited New Castle. Contractors Neal and Dicks showcase skilled work on a project at Wilmington Avenue and Mercer Street. Wilmington surpasses Fay in some ways but Fay boasts healthy drainage with ten sewers under construction.

Sarah Clark Mas Junkins Mateils Patterson Garret Blake Wilmingston Township Fay New Wilmington High School New Castle Amina Layton Miss Neallle Mesars Wilson Boyd Guy Neal J. B. Ettor William Blake Fred Holmes J. K. Watson Charles Dicks Wilmington Wilmington Avenue Mercer Street

Eastbrook Brightens With New Storefront For Local Merchant

Eastbrook sees a new front put in by Bhorlit Werldingiis at a local store, while Miss Marthe Ainemore from New Castle and her parents attend a Sunday seal. Frank Chambers from Hlasa factory at Shinglehouse invests his parcels with Mr and Mrs TW Chambers. Mrs. B Hutchinson and daughter Alice visit J A Amun near Ninety Henford. The Mylal school reopens after a scarlet fever closure. Dr Meffechon hosts a dinner for friends including Mr and Mrs Gee Fisher and others.

Bhorlit Werldingiis Marthe Ainemore New Castle Seal Sunday W. Dinsmore Frank Chambers Shinglehouse Chambers Hutchinson Alice Familly J. A. Ami Niny Henford Mylal Meffechon Ramuruber

Wind Storm Causes Widespread Damage in West Pittsboro

A gale of at least 50 miles per hour swept over West Pittsboro Sunday afternoon. Fences, sign boards and awnings were blown down. A large flag pole near the post office fell to the ground. Farmers report extensive tree damage across the area.

West Pittsboro

Public Sale on John McCurdy Farm Near Hurtinaburg

The undersigned will sell at public auction on the John McCurdy farm on the road from Hoge Point to Hurtinaburg, 12 miles south of Harnadburg, Friday March 27, 1998 at 1 o clock. Items include two horses, four cows, 40 chickens, one turkey hen, crocks, a mirrored cupboard, butter, a milk separator, churns, a dog power, a grindstone, household goods and more. Cash payments with note secured by nine months credit offered. sale to be conducted in the usual manner. Public notices also reference congressional candidate activity adjacent to the sale.

John McCurdy Hoge Voint Hurtinaburg Harnadburg O'Eluck John McCuldy

Parents in Court Over 13 Year Old Runaway Case

Examination revealed a boy ran away from home amid neglect claims from Mrs. M L Ewing and Mrs. Patterson. The Galbreaths described the boy as almost without clothing and with marks on his body. The father Lewis Patterson admitted correction and past punishments, while the court scheduled the Poor Inna court hearing for April first to determine disposition.

Ferris M. L. Ewing Charles Galbreath Bourne Yhi Om Def & Root Patterson New Castle Pittsburg Hook Lewis Priternon Ron Young Porter Galbreath

City Directory Gives Edwood a New Local Reference

The city of Edwood launches its first comprehensive directory after a decade of demand. J H Caldwell Jr of Neghannock Falls compiled an 8 page volume listing residents, occupations, addresses, and households. The business section covers firms and department scopes, plus city government officials, churches, societies, and a complete street index.

Edwood City Eldzens J. H. Caldwell, Jr Neghannock Falls Hovanhalder

Public sale of farm holdings near Sharon Street Car

The unsigned will expose at John Shawers farm near Stop a4 on Sharon street car line 1 mile north of Eduburg on Adenburg and Polasid zonal. Sale includes Bay mare 1346 lb, Bay horse 1926 lb, driving horse 1100 lb, top buggy, wagon, harness sets, farm machinery, tools, feed, 100 bushels oats, 28 barred Rock chickens. Terms cash with approved security. An auctioneer notice.

John Shawers Mae Eduburg Adenburg Polasid Wennesday Licrae McCormick Kraus John Stowers Gover

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