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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
4
Homer F Fontoy and James Cun Bingbun of this city completed a deal for 2000 acres of timber land in Lawrence County Kentucky. They have purchased a first rate saw mill and will begin cutting within weeks. The tract may take over two years to clear.
Miss Anna Campbell of New Castle called on friends Friday. Grace Stanley, once threatened with typhoid fever, is recovering. N Hofmaeter plans a new house on the north side. Hazel Shingledecker of Hillsville employed at his powder works. W H Baub serves as juror again at Ropingon and Relsht. Mrs R H McCullough returns home from Mannington. F B Stanley and daughter Dorothy visited Mabavingtown. Local residents attended the matinee at New Castle Friday. Battle Louden had an arm amputated after a fall and returned to his brother Frank’s home. Communion services were held at the M B church. The Mahoning River rose after rains flooding the valley. 30 affected properties were warned to move. Schoolchildren recovering from whooping cough and mumps return to classes. A boys’ basketball game between White School No 2 and Edenburg School No 2 ended 9 to 7 in favor of White School.
The Hate health department and the state board of charities will cooperate to compile data on tuberculosis cases in almshouses and insane institutions in the state. The effort, first of its kind, will be led by the board of charities with reports sent to State Health Commissioner Dixon. It aims to determine the number and condition of cases to improve treatment.
Long obituary notices for Mrs Lulu Safford of Milford City and Lydia VanGorder of Chardon recount illness and death details, with references to survivors and funeral plans. Also reported are the burial of Civil War veteran George W Peasala in Oak Park Cemetery and the sudden death of Olive Belle Weaver in Wampum, plus a Newport veteran John Moore’s passing of pneumonia.
Miss Elsie R Cook of Hazel Dell wed Red W Green in a small Ellwood ceremony. The 20 year old bride, daughter of Mrs D Cook, became Mrs Green amid a sunny celebration. The groom, a recent Elmwood resident, plans to reside in Ellwood after a brief honeymoon.
Residents in Hillsville and surrounding areas report Black Hand threats targeting Italians. Police and local officials study letters demanding money under death penalties, with recent letters and disappearances raising fear of renewed intimidation. Community leaders call for stronger laws to punish blackmail and protect residents.
New Castle mothers urge drastic safety changes after a fire investigation shows rapid interior spreading that blocks exits. A resolution calls for outside room exits, balcony doors to fire escapes, drills using these exits, and ban on kerosene or flammable storage. Doors should open outward with automatic self closers.
The interior department plans sale of about 2,000 farms across multiple projects starting May 1. Listings include South Dakota Helle Pourdis with 75 to 176 farms, North Plains 2,135 farms, and Shoshone and Truckee Carson regions with hundreds of acres each. Prices range roughly from 600 to 1,290 dollars per acre, with payment periods up to several years and requirements of 10 to 160 acre plots.
Readers accuse county commissioners of deception to aid re-election amid debate over the Pittsburg street bridge and county finances. They compare treasury balances from 1996 to 1968, warn of tax hikes, and assign blame to current officials for planned improvements and funding.
Lt. Primec from Patth ward reported to Clerk Jthodes about a improper tax payment of 11.45 dollars. The communication claimed Palmer was assessed on property in Shenango township and was deemed by the error prone notice as highly controversial, prompting referral to the tax committee for investigation and action.
Protest leaflets circulated in Youngstown by local Catholics oppose a proposed free textbook bill for Ohio public schools. The pamphlets urge residents to contact legislators and oppose the measure when it comes to a vote.
Irdrick W Tasos transfers to Witler 9 Nelson in the Third ward for 1 835 dollars John F V Kennelly transfers to Neary 3 Comhar in the Third ward for 2 840 dollars Palsy to Laure Ld iwick Fisk ward for 1 600 dollars
County officials consider addressing the forementioned phrase by adopting a formal clarification. They have achieved a reduction in ambiguity and may request another term if necessary to finalize the resolution. The action targets ensuring lawful wording and public understanding.
Eastbrook residents and visitors from New Castle and Harcinsburg gathered with local families. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Je B Chambers and Miss Hutchinson, who is at Slippery Rock Naval School.
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mar. Un haa arranged a general institute meeting at Now Chstle on May 25 25. Mr. Martin will lead here to direct the work with about six hundred delegates expected. Dr. LA Thayer of this area will lecture at the institute after returning from a winter tour.
Real Estate Men协会在 Clare P. Dughane 办公室召开会议，决定所有租约改为在五月一日到期，以便城市内同步更新至同一天到期。改动还包括今后不再为非代理控制的物业起草租约，也不再向业主出售空白租约。协议还拟并入商业人交换社，获取死beat名单等优势，并改用单一代理独家销售，合同有一定时限，避免多代理竞价引发纠纷。
A busy week with visitors from Beaver Falls and Merck. Farmers begin spring plowing as sugar season closes after a five year run. Miss Male Pettuesta visits her aunt Mrs. Purest, while dairy men Wallice Buxton and J B Bilder plan a trip to southern California for better dairy country. A large Salem Hath eran church gathering heard Rev Leatherman speak on Whatsoever Ele Salth, Do.
Rotary items report road conditions around Volant. Poller expected to be out soon after rapid improvement. A son born to Rev and Mrs McClintock at Plaingrove Sunday morning. Ladies Missionary Society to meet Thursday at Mrs William Allen’s home. A pug mill to start soon at the brick plant after a shutdown. Midwinter term closes March 28 with spring term set to begin March 31. Infant Donnelly remains. Rev Clarence Welble led services. Mrs Robert Greer called to Hindside of her grandfather Aaron Wilson in Charora, age 89, former Volant resident. Blacksmiths union delegates attend late meeting at Frank Boyd’s shop. road conditions kept many away. The New Castle contingent featured eloquent speeches at the meeting.
Fragmentary OCR notes show various pastors from Mt Jackson Bele Beaver township, M Gideon house visit, Rev McIver from Illisville leading Methodist service, MLW Keith at Mahoning town Presbyterian, and Wessfield church pulpit duties on Sunday.
A short notice from New Bedford announces that Misa Helen Yale will travel from Grove Gly College for a brief appearance. The Parlor Quintet is set to perform at Prestytechna ebaret on Tuesday, with David Hinck and Deer called-to Sharon by Metesa of Wsheatheyln i, and George Sinmhanga among participants.
Anxious Pittsburg Harmony Butter and New Castle Street Railway workers rush to open the main line near Harmony in eight weeks despite flood damage. A Connoquenessing gorge bridge failed twice during floods, delaying progress. New bridge near Ellwood City rises. overhead wiring and power plant at Harmony June push towards operation. Cars 60 feet long with 600 horsepower motors promise speeds up to 70 miles per hour. Dozens visit Harmoty Junettes for land and property interest in the project.
A collage of social notes from Lowellville New Castle and Youngstown includes residents such as Jake Shulansky Myer Shulansky and John Anderson on various business visits. Misses Mabel Turner Hilda Lago and others travel to Youngstown while Clara Norlie visits relatives in New Castle and Lowellville. A church service in Lowellville ends with Rev H Nelson Rev Turn Dlnom and Rev Moody leading.
Markets list perishable items with prices for butter vegetables fruit and meats. Includes butter, cauliflower, cabbages, potatoes onions cucumbers apples poultry sheep cattle beef pork dressed hogs and grain like corn wheat rye with mis-typed values and archaic currency. Names J R Ro- Gaughter appear as a reader insert in the fragment.
Sympathy and regret follow the death of Mrs. Margaret Conners of this city. Her eight year old daughter Bernice died Saturday night in Jamestown North Dakota after a lifelong illness not linked to organic heart trouble. The husband Edward C. Conners died last fall and was buried in Jamestown. The family lived on Pittsburg street and Mrs. Conners later moved to Jamestown with Tolatvas. Bernice's death deepens the family tragedy.
Misa Della Patten visits near Lawallville for two weeks while Rev. Keith preaches at Weastfield. Miss Mona Gallugfin returns from Slippery Rock to tend relations. Dr. Tinlo Clark visits his sisters. Miss Princes Gibson of New Castle visits friends near Weastfield. High School to present final public literary entertainment on Tuesday evening March 31. Rev. Cooner of M B church relapses and is hospitalized. Mrs. Tall and daughter of New Castle visit. James Noahlt and daughter Fullerton return from winter in Allegheny and New Castle. Mass voter meeting at Ue PB church to organize a Jackson option club. Albert Woller buys a new saw mill and plans timber work in Crots woods for barns by Mr. Davis. Rev. Pawl Yourd preaches local option urging support before state election.
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