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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
5
Prospect, Pa November 25. The Devoanian Oil company drilled No 1 on the Fisher farm Penn township and expects at least 25 barrels per day. The Hoffman Nos 1 2 3 4 remain around 100 bpd together while nearby wells run two to several barrels. Gahagan Co. reports new producers northeast of the Hoffman pool and lease activity grows in surrounding acreage.
Beaver Falls reports campaign spending as several candidates filed expense accounts on Tuesday under state law. The list shows John K. Tener spent 950.00, Republican county committee in war 1087.37, Martin Graham 81.05, F. F. Brierly 249.55, W. Morrison 245.50, George Weingartner 51.15, with five candidates—W. Bonzo Miller Fiecker John B. Anderton L. A. Waiters Frank Kida—claiming under 50 each.
Greenville November 25 Fort Fortune the jail breaker from Meadville who escaped in April 1907 was captured Monday night. He tried to flee when escorted to the police station and was halted by a pistol shot. Despite being only 21 he is described as a desperate character and was returned to Meadville. Norman Mack who tipped off the police was threatened by Fortune.
General Murray commends Captain Co M Condon and the 86th company for record target practice at Fort Wright. The unit hit a 30 by 60 foot moving target at six miles per hour from a mean 6 407 yards in four minutes and a seconds using rifles on disappearing carriages.
In Youngstown police court yesterday on a charge of carrying concealed weapons Mike Stepanovitch pleaded fear of returning home in the dark. He was fined 1 dollar plus costs.
William C Goodwin of Philadelphia testifies the Munyon Rheumatism Remedy cured his rheumatic pain after trying many other remedies. He urges chronic sufferers to try Munyon’s and promises refunds if it fails. He notes druggists stock the product at local Philadelphia outlets.
Lawrence County shows initial success in avoiding aphthous fever while officials and farmers push vigilance. Authorities establish a statewide quarantine on Pennsylvania and New York cattle, deploy ten veterinarians, and mobilize inspectors to trace and control the outbreak with cooperation from Dr. A. D. Melvin, Dr. Pearson, Dr. Barnett, and others.
Harrisburg forms a special committee to study sewing in public schools and endorses its role in equipping girls for practical life. The report argues education should prepare pupils for home and social living, noting 72 of 97 cities already offer thorough sewing courses as part of a progressive curriculum.
The investigation room heard James Deshin and Tidball face sharp cross examination about ties to Sugar Bowl and Coliseum gambling operations. New witnesses Will Gardner and Robert Fike offered little new, while Kelty admitted monthly take of 40 to 50 dollars, challenging earlier protection claims.
Detroit reports a statewide cattle quarantine ordered after a conference with Secretary Wilson and Dr. A. D. Melvin. Five Livonia farms revealed 100 cattle infected with foot and mouth lineage. officials prepare coordinated federal state response as inspections continue across Michigan.
William Henry Pitz 99 years old next March, native of Germany, died at his son Nicholas Pitz’s home on Ohio Street Sharon after a four month illness. He came to America in 1867 with Jones & Laughlin Steel in Pittsburgh, worked as a puddler, later at Wester Man mills and other shops until sight failed decades ago. He then lived with his son in Kittanning before returning to Sharon four years ago.
Grif Alexander writer of Sirdar of the Squee and organizer with Mikado club offers a Thanksgiving poem praising life health and effort. The verses express gratitude for vitality guidance kindness hidden growth and final peace through love and perseverance. The piece appears as a city cultural offering.
The Youngstown Vindicator reports tensions over the Mahoning county local option vote. Rev. A J Williamson pressed the ministerial association to lead the fight, but they chose to defer and ask the Civic League to take on the burden. A quorum issue delayed Civic League action, yet a committee formed to stage a mass meeting of dry forces to mobilize opposition to saloons.
Rural route mail carriers from New Castle will not run their usual trips tomorrow. They will stay home and try to eat some of the turkeys and chickens gifted by the farmers they have served.
The notice announces Wednesday evening hours with Thursday closure. J C Anderson located at 70 Pittsburg Street signs the message.
A cautious guide urges steady banking and gradual saving over reckless ventures. It stresses building a nest egg through regular deposits in solid institutions, mortgage or bond-backed investments, and avoiding debt to secure comfort in old age and weather financial storms.
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ailments affecting all ages. Testimony from J A Miguel of New Castle, Pennsylvania claims long lasting relief after two boxes, with sale via Foster Mill Co Buffalo NY and agents nationwide.
Evans City residents visit friends in Ferguson and Butler while others travel to Petersville Zelienople and Pittsburg. Local gatherings include a K of P lodge event, a Fancy Work club night, and a Thanksgiving union service. The Evans City Poultry and Pet Stock show returns January 12 to 16 with twenty silver cups worth $150 and numerous merchant prizes.
Dr Benjamin A Frye of Sharpsville and Miss Myrtle Lockhart of Pittsburg announce a November 26 wedding at 7:30 PM in Herron Hill Methodist church. Frye graduated from the University of Pittsburg and practiced in New Castle before Sharpsville. Lockhart comes from a prominent Pittsburg family and after the nuptials they will reside in Sharpsville.
Richard Carle offers humorous rules for husbands in Marys Lamb. He advises not to start fights when conversation sags and to let well enough alone. He suggests letting the wife pick summer resorts and trumps in cards. He notes listening when she talks yet not hearing and keeping a brushed coat. He warns away from clubs as a wife’s privilege and to smoke on the fire escape for safety.
North Liberty residents report visits and arrivals from New Bedford Rochester N Y Princeton Shandagin Lawrence County and Kentucky. Evangelistic services led by Rev F B Shoemaker commence Thanksgiving evening for ten nights. The Times notes several moving plans obituaries and family updates including the death of Rev Donald McDonald D D in Pittsburgh.
The Potosote company promotes Potasote mineral water as a remedy for rheumatism and stomach acidity. It claims to soothe digestion, relieve gas, and restore appetite by keeping bowels open and reducing stomach acidity, turning ill days into cheerful ones.
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