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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

6

Farewell Receptions for Jewell Family in New Wilmington

In New Wilmington on May 12 friends hosted multiple farewell gatherings for Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Jewell and family who move west for health reasons. Arthur Jewell received several sendoffs from local churches and youth groups, with gifts presented as memorials of the town.

T. H. Jewell New Wilmington West Rebecca Bell William Bell Unity Aesbyteriam Church James H. Bell Lakawanock Township John C. Bell Presno Cal Cora Young Grove City Beulah Dawson Cleveland Stone Fairview Rev R. B. Love Wooster James Love Warren O. John C. Bell

Burns and Squires to Meet in Dublin

Burns the American heavyweight and Bashter Bill Squires the Australian will fight in Dublin in the first week of July for a $7,500 purse. The Irish syndicate behind the Roche bout is again backing the match with Richard Croker as a member and a side bet of $2,500 posted by the principals.

London Loe Ee Burns Bashter Bill’ Squires California Dublin Richard Croker Tammany

Market gardening begins on donated Youngstown land

The market gardening project for the unemployed started Monday in Youngstown on 15 acres given for the purpose.

Youngstown

Trial Opened Over Mercer Murder Case in Edward Pohl

The trial of Edward Pohl, charged with murdering Frank Deeter of Sharpsville, began in Mercer yesterday with prosecutors describing the alleged crime and defense preparing its case.

Edward Pohl Frank Deeter Sharpsville Mercer

Mrs Gunness Enigmatic Identity Deepens as Rings Are Found

Coroner’s physicians examine the Gunness ruin body and discover three rings including two diamonds and a plain gold band with inscriptions. The findings support a possible death by fire while in bed. A gold crown fragment and other clues accompany the report as investigators doubt any home town link.

Laporte Ind J. H. W. Meyer Gunness P. G Philip Gunness Meyer J. L. Gray Trondhjem

Promotions Shake Pacific Fleet As Admiral Sperry Leads

San Francisco May 12 Rear Admiral Sperry will assume chief command as Rear Admiral Emory takes over the second squadron When July arrives Captains Schroeder and Waynewright will become rear admirals and assume full duties The Maine and Alabama will depart the Atlantic fleet bound for New York via the Suez Canal

San Francisco Thomas Sperry Emory Schroeder Waynewright Maine Alabama New York

Patrolman John Warner shoots in self defense in Altoona

Patrolman John Warner was shot and killed Chester Reighard during an attempted arrest in Altoona Pennsylvania. Reighard, described as nephew of Pittsburgh oil magnate D P Reighard, and a companion reportedly assaulted Warner with his nightstick. Warner survived in critical condition after saying he fired only to frighten the suspect.

Altoona John Warner Chester Reighard Reighard Warner D. P. Reighard Pittsburg

Independent candidate eyed against J K Tener in congressional race

Rumor says withdrawal of Carl Gibson Democratic nominee may open the field for an Independent to oppose John K Tener this fall. Associations anticipate startling developments in coming weeks.

J. K. Tener Carl Gibson Congress John K. Tener

Hughes rules out vice presidency for Gov Hughes

New York May 12 Gov Hughes will not allow his name to be used as a candidate for vice president before the Republican national convention. He stated his decision in a letter received by Gen Stewart Woodford, president of the Hughes league.

New York Hughes Stewart Woodford Hughes League Board of School Controllers New Castle W. G. Keckles W. J. Chain

Reception Given for Returned Missionary Miss Mary Campbell

New Wilmington women, about 50, attended a reception honoring Miss Mary Campbell, a missionary returning from India. The event was hosted at Mrs. L. T. Molt’s home and featured pleasing refreshments.

New Wilmington Mary Campbell India L. T. Molt

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages

An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that treats catarrh by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims to build up the constitution and offers $100 if it fails to cure, with testimonials available.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio Bar-Ben Bar-Ben Laboratory CO Cleveland McKinley & Frantz John F. Neel

Ringlings Circus Delivers Record Parade and Spectacle

A lengthy Ringling Brothers parade into town wowed crowds from Grant Street grounds. The two mile procession featured 1286 riders on horses, elephants, a 24 horse team golden band wagon, six bands, calliopes and a 20 camel tandem. Nearly 875 performers, mostly foreigners, dazzled with new acts including an automobile double somersault. The big tent show drew capacity crowds and praised as the best on earth.

Grant Street Ringling Brothers Ringling Brothers’ Circus America

Deaths of the Day in Mercer County and Nearby Areas

Obituaries report Miss Rebecca Bell and several neighbors long in Mercer county. Also noted are Mrs. Alice Cunningham Mrs. Jessie Stigleman Jacob Golitto and Joseph W Russell with funeral details and survivor lists.

Joseph W. Russell Sharon Mercer County Frank J, Veach Delaware Avenue

Ministers Officiate Burial at West Middlesex Cemetery

Rev. W. B. Winter of the First Methodist Church Warren Ohio and Rev. G. W. Corey of Oakland Avenue M E Church Sharon officiated the burial from the residence. Interment followed in West Middlesex Cemetery.

W. B. Winter First Methodist Church Warren, O G. W. Corey Oakland Avenue E. Church Sharon West Middlesex Cemetery

Roosevelt's Big Confab Opens With Governors Hope

Washington May 12 Forty one governors nine Supreme Court justices two cabinet officers and many public figures gather for a pre conference dinner at the White House east room. Roosevelt Hughes Bryan Cannon Gray Fairbanks Johnson Folk and Knox will sit together in cordial terms. Carnegie Hill Gompers Mitchell also attend as the talks cover conservation of resources and likely a universal divorce law and a plan for telegraphic extradition of criminals.

United Press Washington Supreme Court of the United States White House Gray Fairbanks Johnson Folk Knox Andrew Carnegie James J. Hill Samuel Gompers John Mitchell

Doctor Blackwood Returns From East Eye Studies

Dr. Jas M. Blackwood of 119 Pittsburg Street has returned from Philadelphia and the East after pursuing additional postgraduate work in diseases of the eye.

Pittsburg Street Philadelphia East

Immense Petticoat Sale in Various Styles and Prices

Tuesday May 12 sale offer shows B B quality varieties from 0.50 to 5.00. Cambric Petticoats feature deep lawn flounces six inch embroidery ruffles and hemstitched tucks with prices ranging from 0.75 to 5.00. Immense assortment includes pairings up to 9 inch embroidery and lawn flounce selection at 2.25.

Separable Combinations and Corset Covers Featured in Sale

The ad promotes fashion ensembles including Corset Cover and Skirt or Corset Cover and Drawers priced from $1.00 to $10.00. Appealing styles labeled at $2.50, $3.50, and $4.50. The Separable Combination with two drawers and one Corset Cover per suit is offered from $3.50 to $10.00.

Danruff Reise Philo Hay Newark N. J

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