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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
Advert says kidney disease is widespread often unrecognized by patients and physicians. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for back pain, urinary issues, and liver disorders, with sample bottle and book offered free from Dr Imer & Co of Binghamton New York.
The ad claims no difference among pile types and that Leonhardt Hem Roid cures all stages by addressing internal congestion. It promotes a one dollar tablet with a money back guarantee and mentions J F Neely Buffalo NY and Dr Leonhardt Co Station Buffalo as sellers.
Large numbers of New Castle railroad firemen have gone south for better jobs replacing black workers, with most planning to return. Reports show a surge in damaged freight cars across systems east and west of Pittsburgh, prompting repair and staffing shifts. Union tensions rise as lake boat workers threaten strikes, while local depots and freight meetings in Chicago and Pittsburg set agendas on rates and iron pipe transport. Local crews report personal health and travel notes as crews shift roles and schedules.
The Philadel phia North American notes Evangelist Bill Asher speaking at Miller's hotel near Chinatown drawing fifty men in the barroom and sixty women in the cafe. Hymns were led by Mrs. Asher, ten attendees signed prayer requests, and another service was planned for Jerry Bennett's cafe at 151 53 North Ninth Street tonight.
Five new measles cases were reported to health officer Dr. D. D. Cunningham yesterday, bringing eight total in two days. Health officials warn of potential outbreak if the trend continues, though none of the cases are currently serious.
The board of trade discusses forming a local building and loan association to address a housing shortage. A committee led by R. C. Steifel, C. A. Martin, J. A. Gelbach, A. C. Frey and John F. Haines will study feasibility as citizens pledge support for self help and potential gains.
Ellwood City now receives lighting directly from Harmony plant of the Pittsburg, Harmony, and New Castle Railway company. The cutover occurred yesterday at 2 pm and guarantees constant pressure and improved service. Previously the Standard Works plant of Shelby Tube provided power for several local towns.
Frank L. Bigham returned from Millersburg Ohio where he attended the funeral of Dr John G Bigham a prominent physician. He then learned his aunt Mrs Margaret Lecky had died and he stayed for her funeral.
Attorney Joseph W. Humphrey was appointed receiver for Oscar T. Adams who disappeared from Ellwood City. The appointment, made on petition in bankruptcy, authorizes Humphrey to begin disposing of Adams property. Expected recovery not a large percentage of the debts.
Mrs. E Hanson of 804 East Long Street Columbus Ohio writes that through the Change of Life she suffered nervousness headaches and other ailments. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she feels better and can resume her own work and urges friends to try it.
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been a standard remedy for female ills. It claims to cure displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing-down feeling flatulency indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn, Massachusetts.
A parade of seven or more candidates visited Ellwood yesterday as Republicans and Democrats publicized their bids. Key figures included Robert L. Wallace, W. W. Stevenson, Archie Gardner, John F. Pitts, Guy Zimmerman, Jacob F. Carl, R. M. Leslie, and John Snare. Ernest F. Acheson also circulated among voters while expressing enthusiasm for the campaign.
Mrs Lee Stafford was stricken with peritonitis and rushed to a New Castle hospital. She fell in the kitchen of a Sixth Street restaurant and suffers severe pain. Her condition is grave and an operation is deemed essential. Accompanied by a physician, her husband and friends, she was admitted yesterday evening for immediate surgery depending on her condition.
Mrs. C F Brooks of Spring avenue returned from Geneva Pennsylvania where she was called by the death of her grandmother Mrs Harvey Tiffany. Mrs Tiffany was the mother of C B Tiffany a former Ellwood businessman and was well known here. Her funeral occurred Sunday.
J L Caplan visited Pittsburg yesterday. C B Ransom and Dr George J Boyd of Beaver Falls were in town on business. Mrs Howard R Johnston visits Geneva mother. Mr and Mrs Joseph Richardson attend leap year dance. Mrs H W Phelps called to Michigan by mother's death. Myrtle Miller returns from Duquesne after visiting Fannie Ross. Walter Boettner from Pittsburg attends Lawrence hotel leap year dance.
Real estate transfers include Wilmont Smiley selling to William Smiley in Wayne township for 900 dollars. Multiple exchanges occur in Second and Third wards with prices ranging from 1 to 2900 dollars. St. Agatha R C and trustees transfer property to Rt. Rev. Richard Phelan for Ellwood at 1 dollar.
Small fire in a stable at Mrs Evaline Wilsons Jackson street home caused two alarms and drew almost all of New Castle fire units before being contained. Firefighters faced deep mud and heavy rain as hose wagons struggled through flooded streets.
The Titusville city treasury audit concludes after four years, revealing a $3,641.08 deficit but promising closure. The four year process cost about $4,000, a net charge to taxpayers totaling $7,641.08.
A Washburn Crosby Co promotional note explains using Gold Medal Flour to produce nice light creamy bread and biscuits. It describes dough uniformity from ten siftings through silk and claims twenty sets of steel rolls ensure fine even texture.
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