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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
2
Will Martin of the Sheehy block Liberty street was accidentally shot while firing a 22 caliber rifle. The ball passed through his shoe and crushed two toes. Dr F W Guy treated him. he remains confined at home though not seriously wounded.
Fred C. Johnston of Johnston's Drug Store cashes a $20 check for a bridge worker already proven short on funds. The man fled to Beaver Falls after promising Pittsburg, then was caught and the amount recovered with police aid.
Alma lodge has 140 members and reports 37 new applicants in the past week with ten more by noon today. If this pace continues, the first Monday in April initiation could be the largest class yet, pushing membership past 200 by April 1.
Funeral services for Joseph C Moody were held at Park Gate church with more than 300 people attending. The Uniform Bank of the Knights of Pythias led the rites, joined by Glenn Park lodge I O F and many friends. Rev G M Davis delivered the sermon as the procession moved to Locust Grove cemetery for interment.
At a directors meeting the Standard Engineering Company chose its officers for the year. Co. D. Coban was named president, H. S. Blatt as vice president, and H. M. Creswell as secretary and treasurer. The firm reported excellent overall condition but noted slack orders limit full operation.
Mrs John Stoughton of Lawrence Avenue is reported to be improving in health after a recent operation. The procedure, though serious, was not excessively dangerous and she is believed to be past the danger from its results.
Ellwood personals list residents visiting Pittsburg and Hillsville, with several local figures in town for business or dairy trade. Notices mention repairs and electrical work by C W Gibson and a sale of household goods including furniture, carpet, and lawn mower to be sold in coming days.
Old Mother Morrisy known to Ellwood City residents died Saturday night in Dixmont asylum after years of wandering. She lived in Ellwood City since its growth, with a daughter Delia long ill, and returned regularly to the town. Funeral expenses will be borne by the county.
Gertrude Izakovitz married J L Caplan merchant of Ellwood Sunday at the bride’s uncle M Sewitz home in Pittsburg. Rabbi Sewitz officiated before relatives and many friends. The bride is known in Pittsburg New Castle and Ellwood. Caplan is a local grocer who prepared a home on Spring avenue for their new housekeeping.
The condition of Mrs. Lee Stafford who underwent surgery last week at Shenango Valley Hospital New Castle is reported to be very good though she remains weak. Her illness followed a sudden collapse at her husband's Sixth Street restaurant and Dr E E Lamb arranged immediate hospital transfer. The Rev and Mrs A W Renton are vacationing two weeks with relatives in Pittsburgh and Rev Renton’s M E church pulpit was filled by Rev Stamm on Sunday.
Medical writers and teachers across schools endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach and catarrhal liver conditions and related bronchial throat and lung diseases. It contains roots and glycerine without alcohol and is presented as a safe, reliable extract with strong professional backing.
William James Bryan the youngest U S senator from Florida died in Providence Hospital Washington after a brief illness of typhoid fever. He passed just after the funeral of William Pinkney White oldest senator from Maryland. Bryan served four months in the Senate after appointment by Gov Broward and was noted for oratory and interstate rail commerce interest.
In Youngstown a man with 1500 in the bank sought charity from a bread line for unemployed foreigners run by Banker Hamory and Rev. Hudnut. When asked his balance he replied simply that he had "only fifteen a hundred dol" before grabbing a loaf and leaving.
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