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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
5
A mother questions how many American women in lonely homes long for the chance to utter such words and notes that some are denied happiness by mental derangement. The piece urges all interested women to know that preparation for healthy maternity is achieved through specific measures.
Patient letters tout Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as restoring health for female troubles. The ad claims the remedy has cured thousands, listing issues like displacements, inflammation, fibroids, irregularities, backache, and nervous debility. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
Dr C B Holmes of Silver City Mississippi praises the D D D Prescription as a near specific for eczema psoriasis and related skin diseases. The ad claims physicians use the remedy and offer proofs of cures, urging customers to visit Love and Co drug store for demonstrations and to discuss their cases.
Every Hour of the Day and Megown advertise Hindipo as a new kidney cure and nerve tonic. They offer a positive guarantee with a full refund if it does not help, claiming no cost if it fails and promising tearful refunds if not beneficial.
The New Castle Asphalt Block works, a leading paving brick producer in the Fifth ward, will shut down soon due to lack of orders. An official says 57 large brick plants form a trust that compels cities to grant contracts, sidelining competitors and leaving Black communities with few options. The exact duration of the closure is uncertain.
Charles C Cooper a Long avenue barber of Hamilton street has left for Philadelphia to attend the grand lodge meeting of the Odd Fellows. He represents New Castle lodge No 1118 of the Fifth ward. Attorney C W Fenton also attends representing Shenango lodge. The convention will likely last all week.
Friends report little Miss Lillian Hard of Youngstown seriously ill with pneumonia while visiting the ward. Mr and Mrs William Trick and daughter Miss Jane Trick returned from Youngstown after being summoned by the illness of the child.
A Sunday storm caused severe flooding in the Fifth ward with water on Long avenue near Scioto street and mud covering sidewalks and streets by Monday, described by old timers as the worst ever seen in the area.
A wagon carrying hay and straw broke down at the corner of Long avenue and Moravia street causing traffic to halt briefly. The load spilled across street car tracks, blocking passage for a short time before clearance.
Clint Kennedy of Pittsburg street entertained a few friends most pleasantly Friday evening. During the night J Lee Cooper of the Fifth ward joined and played several violin selections for those present.
Miss Elizabeth Davis of Waldo street Miss Harriet Williams of Waldo street and Miss WB Eleanor Francis of Reynolds street returned from Sharon where they spent Sunday with friends.
Thomas Reese of South Mercer Street, who was working in Sharon, has returned to his home after spending a few days with his family in the Fifth Ward.
Mrs. William Owens of Sutton street held the winning number in a cake raffle conducted by J. Buser the Long avenue baker.
Returned from Greenville, Mrs. John Jones of Suttons Street has concluded a short visit with friends and returned home.
Miss Elizabeth Elias of Phillips street returns home after visiting friends in Sharon with her trip confirmed in local social notes.
Jack Harris of the Seventh ward denies he was released by the Franklin club in the Interstate league. He cites a strained pitching arm and rest at home, accuses the Franklin Evening News of printing an incorrect report, and says he will return to pitch for Franklin and make good.
Greenville Pa May 19 Frederick Donaldson son of a prominent doctor and Miss Violet Carmen were shot at midnight last night allegedly by L Thomas at the Pennsylvania depot. Thomas was captured after an exciting chase aided by bloodhounds. Both victims will recover. Jealousy is claimed to have caused the shooting.
Reports from New Castle railroads show record ore at Lake Erie docks ready for furnaces. Increased traffic may steady employment, move idle cars and locomotives, and boost local industry as navigation resumes June 1. Prices and yard developments in Youngstown and Struthers are noted amid rail yard concerns.
Ss. D. L. Jackson stated a new freight only railroad between Geneva Ohio and Pittsburg will be built to serve the Jones & Laughlin Steel Company. The line would connect Geneva harbor with the Jones & Laughlin works in Pittsburg, with no passenger service planned if feasible.
The Youngstown Automobile club may award prizes to road commissioners for maintaining the best kept roads outside macadamized routes.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Neely Phar J C Hutton and Love Megown with surnames Honingrown and McMillen suggesting a local filing or notice. No dates or actions are provided to define context or outcome.
Four day Farmers Annual Normal Institute and State Board of Agriculture meet in the New Castle court house starting Tuesday with national figures. Samuel McCreary of Volant to preside. welcome by Judge Porter and response by N B Critchfield secretary of agriculture.
Columbus Ohio May 19 announcement says after the first of next year rules on dumping sewage into the Mahoning will be stricter and a general river cleanup will sweep the state Dr C O Probst notes Mahoning the worst of several rivers and will be first targeted by officials.
A Lawrence County Pythian Outing committee plans a Tuesday evening visit to Butler to recruit Knights of Pythias for the summer event here. Committee members are Ed Lamm and John Greer of New Castle and David Morton of Ellwood City.
Real estate ad offering property for sale or rent and inviting buyers and renters to contact McBride and Long at 36 1 2 North Mill Street. Includes phone number 22916.
West Pittsburg reports no contagious cases in the vicinity, marking the healthiest period since spring and winter. Taylor township health officials have little work to perform as disease spread remains at bay.
Work is progressing on the construction of the new addition to the Garland Nut and River company plant. Material for the new building arrived this week, and a rapid completion is intended.
Floyd Reed of near West Pitts burg is recovering well after illness. Dennis Foley of Lawrence Avenue completed a short visit in Beaver Falls. George McGranahan of Mahoning Town visited West Frank. McCormick of New Castle transacted business in town yesterday. Mrs. Harvey near Moravia remains critically ill. W. E. Cochran track surveyor for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad was a caller yesterday.
Report indicates the Sharon steel mill will restart operations shortly, signaling a quick return to production after recent downtime.
After weeks of effort the Lake Erie railroad highway to the new West Pittsburg depot is finished. The roadbed required thousands of cubic feet of sand and gravel and the space between tracks and building was filled. Finishing touches are underway and the depot will open to the public within ten days.
West Pittsburg fans laud the new ball team after a strong showing against Ellwood City in Saturday’s game. Observers predict the nine will match or exceed last season’s performance, a prospect deemed satisfactory by all.
In Youngstown on May 19 representatives from three insurance companies investigate the death of James Besore, aged 20, who died April 30. He was insured for 7000 dollars while earning only enough for meals and clothes. An autopsy on the exhumed body was performed but results are not yet released, with officials stating death was not due to organic disease. The Besore family is well known locally.
The U S Supreme Court ruled Mississippi must collect a Missouri court judgment despite Mississippi laws prohibiting it. The dispute centers on Mississippi citizens dealing in cotton futures and the division of spoils worded in the case.
A resolution abolishing the offices of paid vice presidents, introduced at the A. A. convention in Youngstown, was laid on the table.
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