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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
4
Readers urge city garden program on vacant lots. Dr E Hunter Perry backs plan citing 40 Italian Mission heads needing space and Rev Grisofi would supply men. Uncultivated property owners offer help and John G Nothdurst reports three lots ready for needy gardeners.
Congressman Heflin shot a negro on a Washington streetcar injuring a friend as well. He was arrested by Patrolman Griven and held in a captain’s private room at the Sixth precinct. Reporters crowded the station as Southern congressmen arrived and Cannon aides moved quickly in the aftermath.
The passage condemns Senator Heflin for shooting at a congressman and criticizes Washington police for leniency toward him while demanding harsher treatment for a black shooter. It accuses congressmen of condoning crime and shows bias in police handling and public sympathy.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from humor columns and political cartoons. The piece references Chicago Record Herald sayings, Pittsburg figures, and remarks on politics, dating, marriage, crime, and social mores with sharp humor and pointed satire.
Buyers Lee and McElhoes of Pittsburg Pa post a notice seeking to purchase 100 head of horses at the New Castle livery on South Mercer street all day Monday. Horses aged 4 to 24 years welcomed.
Cabinet Mantels largest stock in the city with prices to please you. Promptly set. Duf fords' 18513 WANTED Young man for general work around store. Apply Outlet Co. Y. M. C. A. building 18712.
A sermon argues the parable of the Ten Virgins urges personal preparation and warns that oil for the soul cannot be bought at midnight. It stresses character as a personal asset built through daily effort, not by frantic last minute pleas or others’ virtues.
Miss May Derr of Sharon guests Lena and Nellie Mayers Scott street. Miss Irene Watson of Toronto visits Mr and Mrs John E Norris Neshannock avenue. Mrs E F Wallace of Detroit visits T F Stryker family North Cochran street. Mrs Alexander Marquis North street improving after illness. Robert White returns from W and J college for spring vacation. Mrs William McIver and daughter Bessie visit Mr and Mrs William Farrington Sharon. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Pickles Ambridge to visit E L Smith Wallace Dr. W L Steen leaves for Chicago for blood diseases course. Mrs Arthur B Kelley Pittsburg visits John L Camblin Wallace avenue. Mr Kelley to stay Sunday. Dr and Mrs J S Howe Rochester visit daughter Mrs W G McConnell. S B McCleary Plaingrove returns home to farm. Clayton Dunham Willard and Gladys Dunham Cleveland visit W A Taylor Leasure avenue. Mrs James Geddis very ill with unspecified illness.
The First Methodist Episcopal church plans a Sunday evening musical service featuring Rossini’s Stabat Mater performed in full by the church choir under Parke V. Hogan. The program, a rare treat, will include renowned soloists and several visiting musicians.
New Castle readers learn Detroit Odd Fellows lodge holds substantial funds with no dues paid for years. The revelation followed an offer of 150000 dollars for lodge property, leaving members puzzled about how to use the abundance while dues remained suspended.
Butter and eggs prices listed by East Side Butter Company located at 70 Pittsburg Street. Dressed chickens sold at 20 cents per pound. Fresh eggs priced at 17 cents per dozen. Creamery butter available at 32 and 35 cents per pound.
The John Electric Co relocates from 17 South Mill Street to the first floor of the new Greer block on Mercer Street.
Edward J. Kemm announces his candidacy for re election as Lawrence County Auditor while home sick with typhoid fever. He argues experience matters and urges Republican voters to support him on April 11th, claiming he is the sole experienced incumbent.
The Patterson Stationery Co advertises the Sunday Chicago Tribune and a big number with a free picture. April magazines are in stock and Spalding Baseball Guide with rules and records is on sale. Iver Johnson bicycles carry a perpetual guarantee. New Hurlbut stationery line offers low price private and business correspondence supplies.
Bloodine is promoted as the world’s tonic for kidney and bladder disorders. The ad asserts kidneys affect overall health and cites positive proof including weight gain after use. Names and locations: Alex Williams of Melrose MA, Octavia E Carpenter, Malden MA, and McKee’s Medicine Store in Malden.
A newspaper ad touts Leonhardt's Hem-Roid as an internal cure for itching bleeding or suppurating piles caused by drastic cathartics and resins. It promises a month of treatment with a guarantee and lists J F Neeley New Castle and Dr Geonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY as purchase points priced at $1.
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