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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
5
Health Officer McCandless has started rounds in the Fifth ward inspecting cellars, yards, and drains. He will expand to Washington street cellars and then to downtown and residential areas, aiming to remedy all unsanitary conditions within a month.
Five members of a religious group known as the Holy Rollers entered Romidee Oklahoma at daybreak causing alarm. The mayor called in ten extra deputies to enforce order as the group refused to leave. After a half day, the fanatics departed following marshal pressure.
G G Stitzinger of Lincoln avenue West attends the Methodist Episcopal general conference in Lyric hall Baltimore opening Wednesday. Rev H M Burns and Dr T W Douglas already there. Erie conference sends five ministerial and five lay delegates elected last fall. Conference lasts about a month and meets every four years for key elections.
Mont Emery of Harlansburg was charged with desertion and non support of his wife Clara and their five year old daughter Pauline before Alderman Ranney. W A Minteer filed the information and Emery posted bail for a hearing Saturday.
Promoters expect soon to secure financing to begin construction on an 11 mile trolley line costing $400000. The project aims to connect New Castle and Wilmington, with the Sharpsville Advertiser reporting preliminary progress.
Public notice stating Lonzo A Badger will not be responsible for any credit or debts incurred by Mrs. Sarah Badger. Document appears as a sworn declaration with signature.
The advertisement touts Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a trusted remedy for female ailments. It claims the product uses honest ingredients, contains no alcohol, and offers pills for bowel regulation while highlighting testimonials and the badge of honesty on bottle wrappers.
Ellwood City news reports United States Metal Recovery Company advancing rapid construction at Frisco site with ground broken last month. An experimental laboratory aims to open in two months and Ellwood will become headquarters for a national chain and system laboratory. About 350 workers full employment planned later, initial crew 50. High grade local clays to supply metals for steel making, expansion to recover other metals from regional ores. The 27 acre plot has been laid out for housing for employees, with railroad sidings under construction and ore deliveries already contracted by Pittsburg officials.
Ed Reilley plans a wrestling match with "Demon" Bartl, billed as the world champion in the 150 and 155 pound classes. Bartl arrived in New Castle, and Jimmy Dime, training Tony Ross, sent Reilley a letter proposing a fair bout. Bartl’s camp offered a ten-man throw challenge, while Reilley seeks at least one real attempt to throw his opponent. The match likely takes place next week in New Castle.
John Calvin of Hazel Dell, assistant baggagemaster at the P. & L. E. station, was summoned home yesterday due to his seven year old daughter Irene’s severe convulsions. For hours her condition caused great distress to the family before a temporary improvement.
Hours of attention from her parents and a physician have helped her condition improve and it is believed she is out of danger.
About 35 locals will secure postal carrier jobs from 87 applicants. Examinations tonight at Central school, with civil service officials overseeing. Final appointments based on test scores, not influence, as free mail delivery begins mid month pending population growth.
W. B. Keefer and family of Franklin Avenue depart Ellwood today bound for Chautauqua Lake where they plan to establish their home. Keefer was a clerk at the Standard works of the Shelby Tube company and has been a longtime resident. friends regret their departure.
F H Douthitt is in New Castle today. S A Roelofs is in Pittsburg to attend district court. John H Bittner visits Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs C E Whistler visit New Castle. Mrs B F Ross and Mrs A C Frey in Pittsburg. Mrs F C Johnston returns from Monaca visit. R A Todd in Pittsburg for district court. J A Gelbach attends Pittsburg district court.
James Elliott Hubbard visits Kansas City guests Mrs. Holloway and family. Miss Angela Patrick and Antonio Lombardo wed at St Patrick Church with Rev Drohan officiating. Hubbard band debuts in public square. Odd Fellows mark 87th anniversary led by S Q Mars. Detained youths fined for dynamiting fish. Council approves land donation for Arthurholt Brothers project and ordinances on Hagar d street and Christian avenue. Mrs Waldron seeks $600 for water damage to pasture land.
Co. C Sankey, treasurer of Greenwood Cemetery, will be at the superintendent’s office at the cemetery during May from 9 to 12 a m and 2 to 5 p m to collect amounts due for lot care. All who owe are urged to respond promptly. By order of the Board of Directors. If it has LAWRENCE on the label it is the Best Paint Sample Hardware Co Mahoningtown Pa.
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