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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
14
A local lender advertises accessible small loans on household goods plino or similar security with no endorsements or public notice. It promises low rates and discreet terms with easy installments whenever money is spare, claiming to end old fashioned costly practices.
The notice lists New Castle Loan Co rooms 204 205 206 Wallace Block on the second floor with a well phone number 1046 in Cor Cor Washington and Jefferson Streets.
Reports indicate the Rosena furnace may begin blasting in July, with some stock already at the plant and workers optimistic. Carnegie Steel officials offer no start date but expect soon, while the Atlantic furnace remains down. The Pennsylvania Engineering works on South Jefferson Street plans a shutdown for a month or six weeks for major boiler and foundation work. Memorial Day observed with noon closures in the Fifth Ward, and Emmanuel Baptist church ready for anniversary services led by Rev. John with help from Rev. Francis of South Wales.
The Beaver Falls Tribune reports efforts to establish a humane society in New Castle for Lawrence County, promoted by Humane Agent Close of the Herver Cming Humane society. John Hans has been named humane agent and is circulating a petition to incorporate the society with plans to have it operating within weeks. prominent local businessmen pledged support during fall outreach.
A four man sanitary survey team led by Mr James M Clark of New Casne stays at the Hotel Lincoln Rochester to inspect towns draining Beaver river. They have visited headwater boroughs and will review Rochester and New Brighton this week. Beaver Falls and Beaver have sewage contracts and will not be inspected as boroughs. The effort aims to solve public water pollution from both borough and private sewers.
Driving from Girard to Youngstown on a street car line, Mike Kish of East Youngstown drove onto a trestle. His horse became trapped between tires and needed a mobile trouble car and a derrick to be lifted free. Kish and his 10 year old daughter Mary stayed in the carriage during the rescue.
Offer lists various Panama hats in Panama and chiffon Panama fabrics priced around five to six dollars. Promotes limited stock and cautions customers that dealers are not needed and one special customer can purchase. Includes timing around Sandy o'clock Friday.
Special excursion to Woodland Teach with work priced at $1.25. Special trains run via PL and The Outlet Co. Contact MC. Builds for details. Corner store on the Diamenst, Momiton Teket Agent, 20 to 20.
Railway sprinkler will operate Friday morning in the city. Officials told the grievance committee that red lights and route signals will be placed on vehicles and street repairs due the city will be completed promptly. Committee members Wilson Genkinger and McKee, with Engineer Milholland, met General Superintendent Paul, Superintendent Smith, and Attorney Akens to set up the council chamber.
Joe Munnell admitted guilt for stealing dynamite and related items, selling to Italians in quarries, after a Wednesday court appearance. Antonio Marella and Joe Capto pled guilty to breaking and entering and theft from Dominick Tutinn, per Constable Nat Williams. Mike Hartman and Mike Schuman pled guilty to damaging a livery rig. pleas prepared by District Attorney Young. Judge Porter to sentence later.
Rev Billy Sunday spoke to the Sharon High School graduating class urging resilience amid intense competition. He said competition tests character, stimulates effort, and creates opportunity, asserting that modern times offer extraordinary chances for successful achievement.
John H M Preston trustee in bankruptcy argues next week for a new trial in the Wallace estate dispute. Preston says the Lincoln avenue residence should go to Wallace creditors, challenging transfers by David C Wallace to his father Robert D Wallace and then to a grandson.
Carson and Fred Dalbey survived a runaway accident in New Middletown on Wednesday when a buggy Wag overturned as the horse bolted. Both men were dragged under the carriage for a distance before the animal freed itself. Fred Dalbey is feared to have internal injuries.
Absence of several Methodist ministers prevented this week’s usual gathering. In two weeks, in June, the meeting becomes crucial as final plans for Methodist day on June 19 will be made.
Frank G Moore of 309 West Washington Street New Castle Pennsylvania warns the public not to sell his wife Pearl R Moore any goods on his credit. He states he has provided for his wife and family and will not be responsible for purchases.
Rocco Racco faces murder charges in the Hoult case with officials alleging he boasted of removing Hoult and that his ally Vincenzo Mardocia fled to Italy after involvement. Pinkerton and local detectives link Racco to the Black Hand amid ties to Hillsville and a prior larceny case. The motive centers on a grudge held by Mardocia against game warden Seeley Hank. The victim Hoult was found in the Mahoning River, weighted with stones, after a March disappearance.
A meeting of mothers and others interested in the Lincoln and Garfield school will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs. G. G. Long, 182 Long Avenue. Park Theatre opens tonight with moving pictures and illustrated songs by Baxter Patterson at the Diamond.
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