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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
12
Thomas A Edison explains devices to increase brightness and reduce gas jet costs. He notes mantles as bases and recalls a hardware shop joke where a woman wants the mantle’s white shirt piece but already has the metal and chimney.
In a Houston Post remark, a speaker recalls Dug Skinner as a great local figure, praised for his talent and generosity despite a quiet life. She reveals the connection by saying she married his widow, uncovering a personal twist to the community’s memory.
An early 20th century note describes the Majava Yucca as a unique vegetable freak with mixed traits and origins in a barren hot region. It also details the creeping oak of Monterey whose gnarly limbs root where touching earth, spreading across five acres and advancing.
George Bernard Shaw, famed critic and dramatist, says he has no real home, owning an address only for official duties and noting his wife and mother reside elsewhere. He quips a bed and a writing table suffice to mark his domestic life, then recalls a Socialist conference lunch and seven bananas for dinner.
A long list shows John B Haley as an eleventh hour candidate alongside numerous Democrats and Prohibition contenders. The tally names candidates for Prothonotary Treasurer County Commissioner Auditor and delegates to National and State conventions across several townships including New Castle Ellwood City Wampum and Pulaski with multiple wards and committees noted.
James A. Gardner Esq of New Castle, a former lieutenant in Captain Cooper's artillery, recounts Gettysburg action from July 1 to 3. He will present a word picture of the battle at a Union Veteran Legion open meeting in U V L hall next Tuesday evening. All are invited, with emphasis on public patriotism and urging attendance by children and teachers.
The Shenango Valley Methodist Preachers association will meet at First church this city on March 28 to discuss whether it is advisable to hold union evangelistic services.
L. E. Specht and J. W. Huber were discharged at a hearing before Alderman Ranney yesterday after Mike Shuster’s case failed to prove the charges of horse stealing.
MacFarland advertises fancy red cranberries at 15 cents per quart sold at Union Market on Pittsburg Street 18012. The notice highlights value and location for shoppers.
Former resident Laura Fulkerson Glass died at her daughter Mrs. Furman’s home in Boyne City Mich. She was born in 1852 and lived in this city before moving to Michigan. Survivors include husband John Glass daughter Percy sister Mrs. Mary McIlvenny and brothers Perry Frank and Harry Fulkerson. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM at the Furman home.
Mrs. James M. Maxwell of Shenango township died Saturday after a pneumonia illness at age 39. Survived by husband James and children Florence Joseph Alexander Mary Frank Daisy, five brothers Leander William Lafayette Lawrence Charles Park, four sisters Florence Hogue Rose Kelly Mary Hogue Ella Smith. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Savannah church. burial in Savannah cemetery. Charlotte Lillian Wolfersberger infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Wolfersberger shipped to Connellsville for interment after services. Elizabeth O'Donnell age 60 died Saturday at son Robert J Wallace's residence 469 West Carson street after months of illness. Survived by Robert and Thomas O'Donnell of Australia. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from St Marys church, burial in St Marys cemetery.
The remains of William J. Dougherty, who died at the Dayton Soldiers' Home, arrived in New Castle this morning and were taken to the family residence on Martin Street. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Arlington Avenue Free Methodist church, with interment in Oak Park cemetery.
Anna Thelander infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus E. Thelander of 9 Fulkerson street died Friday night. The body will be taken to Jamestown New York where the parents formerly lived for burial Sunday.
Captain M F Quinn, a fireman in Youngstown for over 20 years, has tendered his resignation to Fire Chief Loller. The note appears in a local items section alongside grocery prices listed for Fresh Eggs and Tea at REESE & SPENCER, 30 West Washington St.
A Lawrence County candidate rejects claims of bolting the Republican party. He cites his past votes for Republican nominees including Roosevelt and Pennsylvania governors, explains county committee rules blocked his candidacy, and states he ran as an independent while remaining loyal to the party. He appeals for votes and influence.
Rev. C. H. Brooks continues his series on The Great Religious with a Sunday evening sermon titled Mohammed and His Religion. The congregation shows strong interest in the readings and discussion.
William H. Thompson sued the Mercer Valley Railway for 10000 dollars claiming injuries from a prior incident. While testifying at Mercer yesterday he collapsed in an epileptic fit leading to a sudden termination of the trial.
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