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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1908

Page

11

Prolonged Life Promised by Dr Miles Heart Cure

A testimonial extols Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine for heart weak ness and nerves claiming extended life and restored strength. A Verndale Minnesota resident credits improved sleep and vitality after use and notes a veteran man saved from death by the remedy. The ad promises money back if the first bottle fails and identifies Miles Medical Co as the maker.

Miles Dr. Riles Chas AM Murphy Verndale Minn Bar-Ben Bar-Ben Laboratory CO Cleveland Ohio M’kinley & Franz and Neely Drug CO

Bed Spreads at Varied Prices from 65c to 15

The ad promotes a wide range of bed spreads priced from 65 cents to 15 dollars. It highlights White Crochet Spreads in several sizes and patterns, Marseilles designs, satin finished sets, fringed and cut out corners, and extra large options.

Marseilles

Two Managers to Fill Utility Roles in O P League

The O P league features two club managers serving as general utility players. Jack Breckenridge of Akron Tip Tops and Pete Porter of New Castle will fill varied roles, with Breckenridge likely to pitch and cover injuries while Porter offers versatility behind the plate or in the outfield.

O. & P. League Jack Breckenridge Akron Tip Tops Pete Porter New Castle Akron Breckenridge The Nocks Scottdale

Brother Hagen Declines Nocks Tryout and Release Planned

Kid Hagen, a pitcher from Philadelphia, will not be asked to report to Nocks. His release is decided after his older brother Raymond recommended him. The New Castle club had secured his contract before Manager Porter’s tenure, but Pete Porter later trimmed the roster, affecting Hagen.

Kid Hagen Hagen Philadelphia Raymond New Castle Porter Pete

New Castle Team May Order Players to Report Earlier

Manager Porter indicated that if the pleasant weather continues he will require New Castle players to report sooner than planned. He warns against overdoing practice to avoid illness and stiffness lasting weeks.

Porter New Castle

Edenburg Notes Include Baptism and Local Travel

Edinburg residents attend church events and visit relatives in Pittsburg Youngstown and New Castle. J C McMillen tours the county commission race while plans form for a local baseball team. Miss Vera Briton resigns from Robinson Beight store and returns to Espyville.

J. C. McMillen County Commission W. F. McCullough Burns Youngstown Nellie Hoffmaster Alice Bessie Whaley New Castle A. C. Robins Edenburg Mary B. Fenton J. D. Parks Jack Sheaff M. E G. N. McClelland Mary Belle Z. T. Robinson the Missionary Society J. D. Cox Charley Cox Walter Campbell Mahoningtown McFerric R. W. Skinner M. E. Church New Bedford Christian Church Vera Briton Robinson & Beight Miss Briton Espyville

Pitcher Roy Evans Expected Back This Week

Pitcher Roy Evans will be the first to report to the team after spending the winter in the south. He has signed with Porter and will rest until the O P starts. Evans plans to arrive this week and brings mail held until his appearance. Kennedy and Hobson are already in New Castle for the season.

Roy Evans Evans Porter Flinger Kennedy Hobson New Castle

Bobby Hart Seeks Job After Being Passed By League Officials

Bobby Hart, once a popular figure with baseball and polo fans in Youngstown and Akron, seeks a position on the Ohio league staff after being passed up by President Morton. Hart umpired last season but left the Interstate Polo league for the East, upsetting the Interstate circuit and earning a reputation as a disturbance raiser.

Bobby Hart Youngstown Akron Hart Morton Quinn Ohio League

Money Pouring In On All Sides At Sharon

Secretary Clepper threatened to sell the Sharon franchise unless businessmen subscribed for stock. Within days $700 was raised and organizers expect $1,500 to $2,000 soon. Sharon residents would rather lose the State street bridge than its baseball team as Major McDowell Dr Reed and Chief Vanderholt seek further subscriptions.

Clepper Sharon Businss Men of Major McDowell Dr. Reed Chief Vanderholt

Porter Slandered by The Vindicator

The Vindicator published a cut over Porter's name mixing up Pete Porter manager of the Nocks and Dick Williams a former street railway officer now contractor. The caption compares them to Billy Bryan and Teddy Roosevelt. the paper faces a public error and warns Wright to avoid both men for safety.

Pete Porter Nocks Dick Williams Youngstown Williams Porter Billy Bryan Teddy Roosevelt Wright

Hagen Signs with Baltimore Union in New League

Kid Hagen, former New Castle player who refused a spring contract, signs with Baltimore Union. Dick Breen, previously with Youngstown and drafted by Cleveland then sent to Akron, also signs with Baltimore.

Kid Hagen New Castle Baltimore Dick Breen Youngstown Cleveland Akron

Lowe to Get Pick of Pirate Cast Offs

Bobby Lowe, named to manage Grand Rapids in the Central league, has travelled to take up duties. He comes from Pittsburg at Hot Springs where he trained with the Pirates and is expected to use cast offs to build a strong team. Manager Clarke praises Lowe as a top player capable of developing talent beyond many Class A managers.

Bobby Lowe Grand Rapids Lowe Pittsburg Hot Springs Pirates Clarke

Waivers Sought On Ex Marion Player Daubert

Ex Marion player Jack Daubert has been sent back to the minors by the Cleveland Naps after a tryout in New Orleans. A left hander noted for initial sack coverage, Daubert showed clever defense but failed to impress when evaluated at bat and overall.

Jack Daubert Naps Marion Cleveland New Orleans Daubert

Merry widow hats spark fan debate at Cascade grounds

Cascade officials consider larger grandstand openings as women plan to wear merry widow bonnets this season. Admission rises to two bits prompts complaints though Ladies Day will still be observed once weekly.

Cascade Grounds

Porter predicts even start for New Castle season

Manager Porter expects a balanced opening with Youngstown in six early games. He forecasts four wins if New Castle breaks even, while Williams Wright’s team may challenge. Kennedy Hobson and Evans are confident, and Camnitz could tip the scales on a tough early slate.

Porter Youngstown New Castle Wright Kennedy Hobson Evans Camnitz

Rube Bowers Returns Toledo Ticket Ending Baseball Bid

Rube Bowers has backed away from professional baseball returning his ticket to Toledo manager Armour. He refused to disclose terms and sent back the contract with a note saying he is finished with baseball, citing his wife’s objection.

Rube Bowers Rube Armour Toledo

Latham May Work In New Outlaw League

Arlie Latham, once funny in the Interstate Polo and later in the O and P leagues, is out of organized baseball and offered a umpire post in the Union outlaw league. With little else, he is likely to accept, having previously refereed in polo and umpired in the two major outlaw leagues.

Latham NEW Outlaw League Arlie Latham Arlie

Umpires Set for April 29 Meeting in Akron

President Morton will convene his five umpires in Akron on Wednesday April 29 for final instructions. The gathering, originally planned in Cleveland to avoid press leaks, will proceed in Morton’s town with a lengthy session.

Morton Akron Cleveland Akron Papers

Pittsburg team may play an exhibition here this summer

New Castle fans may see the Pittsburg college varsity in action this summer as the team seeks a game with the Nocks. Arrangements are not yet complete and a decision will come later, but a clash is expected for one of the exhibition games before the regular season opens.

New Castle Pittsburg College

Dr John Early Moves Dental Practice and Residence

Removal notice states Dr John Early will relocate his dental office from 72 Pittsburg Street to 70 North Mill Street and move his residence to the new address, with occupancy after April 1.

John Early Pittsburg Street North Mill Street

Leesburg Oil Field Shows Rapid Growth in Mercer and Lawrence

In western Pennsylvania the Leesburg field near New Castle has about 100 pumping wells yielding an average of 250 barrels daily. With operators like Patterson Oil, McCracken and Barnsdale, the district extends toward Franklin and Moravia fields, and eight thousand acres lie on a 45 degree line ready for summer drilling.

Pensylvania Mercer County Lawrence Leesburg New Castle Franklin and Moravia Venango County Franklin Drake Farm Patterson Oil Company McCracken Barnsdale & Company Hunter Oil Company VanEmon & Company Gahagan & Company Strawhecker Company Sidley Farm Thomas McKee Richardson Farm Heat and Light Company Centertown

Shenango Valley Hospital Thanks City Doctors and Sewers

The Shenango Valley hospital officers and board of directors with Matron Mrs. Harriet Cochran express gratitude to city physicians who provide free care for ward patients. They also commend weekly sewing by Mrs. Anna Patterson Mrs. Rachel Norris Mrs. A Keast Mrs. W A Forkum Mrs. Chester White Mrs. Warner and Mrs. George McCracken.

Shenango Valley Hospital Harriet Cochran Anna Patterson Rachel Norris A. Keast W. A. Forkum Chester White Warner George McCracken

Miss Louise Stambaugh Guest of Miss May Martin in Court Street

Miss Louise Stambaugh of Pittsburgh is the guest of Miss May Martin on Court Street, visiting from Pittsburgh and staying with the local family.

Louise Stambaugh Pittsburg May Martin Court Street

Reverend Merrill's Brother to Lead Ma honeingtown Church

Rev C C Merrill, fresh from Drew Theological Seminary, will arrive this week to serve as pastor of the Mahoningtown M E church during Rev R N Merrill's illness. R N Merrill suffers typhoid fever with no notable change. no service yesterday. The brother will fill the pulpit next Sunday until R N’s recovery.

C. C. Merrill Drew Theological Seminary Mahoningtown M

Youngstown Fire Department to Join Old Home Week Parade

Veteran Youngstown fire department, active since the village era, will participate in the Old Home week celebration.

The Veteran Fire Department of Youngstown

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