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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement warns that kidney disease leads to heart and lung problems and offers Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all. It promises relief from urinary issues, night urination, and bladder trouble, claiming broad health benefits and free sample offers from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Friends report Boniface Miller is critically ill with stomach cancer after months of illness. He owns the Avenue Hotel on Mill Street near Long Avenue and has long been a Fifth Ward resident and former glass worker.
A street committee meeting heard A C Patterson for the F K Bell heirs argue a Cedar street lien overcharges. The city undercharged frontage, then charged Bell heirs. Kelley benefited by ten feet not paid by Bell heirs. Committee recommended settlement without penalties for the Bell estate.
Lawrence county officials critique the new registration and primary laws. Delegates elected soon may propose amendments. High costs at New Castle polling places mar registration effort with only 170 voters registered last Saturday. Many citizens may have avoided the polls and lose voting rights in the upcoming primary.
Street committee approved 6044.95 for sewer work payments but withheld cement retaining wall on Rural Avenue due to very poor quality. City Engineer Milholland and inspector group favor further review. contractor George H. VanHorn present requesting action. Committee to inspect Friday evening.
Notice to Carpenters requests all carpenters attend a meeting Thursday evening March 26 1908 for business of importance. Also arrange a social to be held April 2 1908. Elton A Bonzo secretary.
Workers quit the Pittsburg Butler Harmony and New Castle street railway bridge at Burnstown fearing weak falsework and possible collapse into the Connoquenessing. The McClintic Marshall company faces delays from prior collapses, with an inquiry under way to assess and strengthen the structure.
A misprint in Tuesday’s issue stated George Fisher would move to Connellsville. The article should read that J. P. Shirley of Hazel Dell plans to return to his old home in Connellsville after recently losing his wife.
Herbert Tomlinson and Harry Tomlinson visited Beaver Falls yesterday while Edward Wright arrived on business. Councilman M. D. McCarthy was in New Castle on business. Miss Anna Brenner of Zelienople is staying with her brother A. B. Brenner on Wayne Avenue for a few days.
The Breen versus Pittsburg Butler Harmony and Castle street railway case was argued in Philadelphia Superior Court by R K Aiken for Breen and J Norman Martin for the railway. The suit charges encroachment on Breen’s Taylor street property. A verdict for the plaintiff was rendered and the railway company appealed.
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of suffering from female complaints. She followed guidance from Mrs Pinkham, used the remedy, and regained health. The letter promotes the product and invites other women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass.
E. J. Kurtz, a farmer near Industry, was robbed at the P and L E bridge by two tramps threatening to club him. They took about 14 dollars and small change after he waited for a Lake Erie train. He spent the night with friends after the assault on the bridge area noted as dangerous by locals.
County Treasurer Lafayette Baldwin hosted a banquet at the Hotel Excelsior for courthouse officials, clerks, and newspapermen. More than 30 guests attended as Baldwin celebrated goodwill, with no speeches and a relaxed mood, inviting similar gatherings by other county officials.
Mrs Margaret Kirk is ill with pneumonia new dwellings needed this spring J Lusk to spend spring in Colorado Miss Viola McCune recovering from measles D D Simison builds modern dwelling Hiram J Collins estate sale planned Prof C P Higby to Bucknell university senior to graduate in June Writs of attachment on Culbertson Co drilling rigs postponed to March 27 Volant college spring term opens April 1 Enrollment expected high Teachers course outlined Social last Saturday yielded 81 50 in receipts Miss Eakin and Mr Christler praised for entertainment
Dr. L W Wilson performed a cancer removal on Mrs W J Miller in Wampum Tuesday morning after specialists advised immediate surgery. Miss Glenn of New Castle hospital attended Mrs Miller and expects smooth recovery with no further complications.
The John Electric Co has moved from 17 South Mill Street to the first floor of the new Greer block on Mercer Street 167tt.
A dated advertisement promotes the Brooks Rupture Appliance by C E Brooks of Marshall Michigan. It claims adjustable comfort no slipping and lower cost than trusses with a money back guarantee on approval and a testimonial from Jas Britton praising its fit and healing claims.
The Quaker Health Teacher spoke in Charleston West Virginia and many residents bought Quaker Herb Extract and Quaker Oil. Mary Krehnbrink of Clarksburg reports nervous headaches eased after under three bottles and Thomas Gatrell notes digestion and constipation relief within two weeks. Testimonies urge writing or calling for details and ads list prices 1 for 1 and a quarter dollars and three for 2.75.
Thousands know common piles remedies fail to cure. Dr Leonhardt s Hem Roid is an internal tablet that removes the cause, providing a permanent cure with a guarantee. Harmless to delicate constitutions. One month treatment per package sold for $1.00 at J F Neely s New Castle or Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo N Y.
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