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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
Dealers report strong demand for Walking Skirts in New Castle with stock still available. Prices range from 2 90 to 11 90, offering significant reductions of up to one quarter to one half off actual value to attract buyers.
James Robertson of Wampum named district deputy as 1 161 delegates attend the grand lodge session in Philadelphia. Mayor Reyburn greets guests while Grand Master Hart proposes a temple tax plan amid heated debate over grand lodge authority and Rebekah voting rights.
What is Hem-Roid Piles are getting more common due to unnatural living and overeating Blood stagnation causes piles and cannot be permanently cured with ointments Dr Leonhardt's Hem Roid is the internal tablet remedy that cures piles by freeing circulation Sold under guarantee at John F Neely's New Castle Pa Price 1 Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo N Y
Manila May 20 The Filipino Assembly adjourned after a 180 day session mainly for economy measures. An extraordinary session will be called to tackle important legislation. Many American residents view the assembly as not taking its work seriously and suspect bills were passed to impress constituents.
In Mercer, Mrs. Ann Dahringer faces trial for the murder of her husband Fred Dahringer. Neighbors testified frequent quarrels between the couple. Her daughters, under constant attendance, show signs of the strain from the courtroom proceedings.
Frank G Moore of 309 West Washington Street New Castle Pennsylvania notifies merchants and the public that he will not be responsible for or pay for any goods or merchandise his wife Pearl R Moore buys on his credit. He states he has made sufficient provision for his wife and family and directs that she not be extended credit.
A large group from the Fifth ward including New Castle glee society members will travel to Sharon next Sunday to hear evangelist Billy Sunday. They plan to attend as a body and sing to boost the services. Also noted are David J. Davis James Sadler D I Davis and H Davis, tin workers and Amalgamated delegates, returning from the convention.
George Hassell, a Fifth ward figure, visited sister Mrs. B. W. Lewis on Long Avenue after attending court in Mercer where he testified in a major case. Clifton Flats Sunday school held a large pie social Tuesday, planning more events. Grant Parks, longtime Fifth ward resident, married in Sharon yesterday and formerly lived with his parents on Clifton flats.
H R Huston, a Long Avenue grocer, traveled to Bolivar Pennsylvania on Wednesday to attend the funeral of his nephew who had died several days earlier. The deceased was well known in the local area.
Long avenue merchant David Seamans was summoned to Youngstown on business Wednesday and returned home last night.
Early this morning a burglary attempt at Sam ple hardware on East Cherry street was stopped by residents at Dr E D Jackson's home in the Seventh ward. Alarmed residents woke the Jackson family around 2:30, police arrived quickly, intruders fled leaving a 25 foot gas pipe and a pried rear door behind. One intruder described as tall and the other short. further details scarce.
The printing committee met and approved five printing and stationery bills. They considered the contract for the Real Estate Registry books and recommended awarding the work to Miller, Pyle & Graham as the most reasonable bid.
Mrs C A Wollhogle reported a large snake coiled on her sleeping child in a yard. A passerby knocked the reptile away and killed it. the child sustained no injuries.
Wednesday was clean-up day in Niles with visible results as residents cleared debris and improved streets and alleys.
Nick Varo and John Sac of Little Italy discovered railroad torpedoes near the old abandoned quarries below Park Gate. Nick set two on a rock and dropped a rock onto them while John stacked more and did not notice. A section of tin casing exploded, causing John to leap back and suffer minor injuries from flying stone. A physician removed fragments from his body.
Rock Point picnic grounds will open on May 27 with multiple picnics planned in the grounds that day. The Beaver Valley schools main event will be held there. Buildings and amusement pavilions have been remodeled and repainted and are ready for the season. Manager McCallop notes higher bookings than last year and anticipates a strong season.
J. W. Humphrey was in New Castle today. A Roelofs visited Pittsburg on business. M. D. McCarthy was in New Castle on business. F D Lowery of Crescent Avenue remains ill with rheumatism and bedridden. FOR SALE good quiet horse inquire M Ralnick corner Lawrence and Thirteenth streets.
The original Bill Bailey was in Ellwood City yesterday visiting friends from Milwaukee where he has worked with staff of life supporters. He joked about the Won’t you come home Bill Bailey line, noting it amuses a trade class while Ellwood seems to have the right crowd Bailey says.
Ellwood City representatives D Cunningham and M A Riley returned home after attending the Philadelphia peace conference. Delegates reported a calm session, strengthened organization, and future concerted action to influence forthcoming matters. The event featured W J Bryan as chief spokesman and appeared to resemble a Democratic convention.
H. B. Obley traveling freight agent and C. H. Aline general passenger agent for the P and L E B railroad were in town. They report general improvement in both freight and passenger movement with a bright summer outlook. Freight business is up widely across the district.
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