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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
7
Residents of the western end of West Madison avenue complain the gutters are poorly built and flood surface water under sidewalks with many walks undermined and crumbling. Councils urged to act on the issue.
County commissioners file claims for sheep killed by dogs listing names such as James P. Robinson William L Kyle George Martin F W Leslie lis I Smith and others from North Beaver Washington Pulaski townships. Each entry notes number of sheep killed and wounded with amounts and appraisers named.
Mrs. Connor wife of Prof H I Connor formerly of New Castle now in Indianapolis Ind died at her parents home near Franklin on Tuesday afternoon She was sister of Mrs J D Long of Emerson avenue Mrs Long left for the bedside when telegram arrived too late Mrs Connor had come home on a visit weeks earlier and died from complications of an operation for tumor.
A New Castle woman entered a hardware store and asked for perverted mantels. The clerk, amused, hid at the rear of the shop for two minutes before serving her.
A Mercer county school in Pymatuning township enforces a rule where boys may kiss any girl who misspells a word in spelling class. The system puts pressure on girls while boys perform well.
Ellwood City news notes the city is preparing a suit against the water company. Attorneys from New Castle and Ellwood City have been gathering testimony and evidence, with H Gregory assisting C H Akens. City representatives report confidence in their case as court action approaches.
Frank B Birchard faced a afternoon hearing before Squire McElroy on an assault and battery charge. Matis Keller testified Birchard struck and choked Keller in Keller Brothers store on Lawrence avenue, with witnesses citing foul language. The dispute arose from Kelller Brothers ditching a hole near the inn, later filled, leading to the alleged confrontation.
Many Ellwood residents will go to Pittsburg tomorrow to witness a highly anticipated football game between State and the University of Pittsburgh. The matchup is expected to draw a large crowd as local games have been sparse this season.
A large building is under construction in Frisco to host a new savings and trust bank. When finished the Frisco Savings and Trust Company will open its doors, offering banking services in the new facility.
Harry Keller Joe Simon and the Misses Pearl and Lillian Keller attended a dance in Youngstown last night hosted by a popular local organization. They returned home today reporting a most pleasant time.
Ellwood City mailbox fronts are being repainted in a new green color. Workers completed the project yesterday and the revamped boxes now present a brighter, more uniform look across the town.
Mrs. George Nye of North Sewickley is quite ill. Mrs. G S Young visits Evans City. Harry Hofius of New Castle was in Ellwood yesterday. E M Patterson was in New Castle on business. Miss Alice Tomlinson Susie James and Carl Breyman were in New Castle Tuesday evening. Margaret Rathael Mrs Margaret Main have returned after visiting friends in New Castle. John Wilson Catherine Hollerman and Bird Wilson will go to Pittsburg Thursday to see the football game.
An advertisement proclaims a guaranteed cancer cure within 1 to 20 days and claims hundreds of successful cases after doctors allegedly gave up. It promotes both home treatment and a private sanitarium, urging readers to send a free coupon for contact.
An advertisement offers a free coupon for cancer treatment claiming a home cure. It instructs readers to mail their name and address to Curry Sanitarium in Lebanon Ohio or to contact E. W. Ramsey the doctor’s secretary at Box 649 Lebanon Ohio for private consultation.
Ellwood City plans a large Union Thanksgiving service tonight at the Methodist church with Rev Taylor of the Christian church officiating. Other Ellwood ministers participate as residents give thanks for a prosperous year.
Ellwood City residents celebrate a year of mill and factory employment. The B'nai B'rith society plans a Tuesday December 1 dance at the Lawrence hotel, expecting many out of town guests for a pleasant society event.
The Ladies Aid society of the English Lutheran church on Spring avenue announces a large bazaar and supper to be held at the church Friday and Saturday evenings. Proceeds will help pay the church debt as booths are set up with fancy work domestic articles and more for sale. Supper will be served each night.
Friends in Ellwood announce the marriage of Miss Amanda Carson to Otis Forbies, solemnized yesterday in Youngstown. The couple will reside in Ellwood and are well known locally, with many friends offering congratulations.
John E. Koehne opens a series on Challenge to Modern Skepticism at Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Thursday evening. The talks, hosted by the church Men’s club and Methodist league, start free with sessions running weekly through December 3.
The Washington Observer reports a New Castle telegram stating boodling is rejected by Republicans. The county committee spent $1,090 total with $96 in outlays, mainly on meetings, and the ticket won by over two to one under local option. It urges ending boodling and treats boodlers as traitors to the country.
Old time telegraphers, many from Civil War service, will dine at Hotel Manhattan on Friday to honor Andrew Carnegie on his 73rd birthday. Carnegie cannot attend today, so the dinner is rescheduled. Colonel Robert C. Clowry of Western Union will preside as telegraphers nationwide send greetings.
Rev. P. M. Cleland of New Wilmington, director of adult-foreigners schools, returned from New York where he studied methods to teach English. The plan aims for a simple, workable knowledge of English for learners from the old country.
A tall impostor arrived in Abilene claiming to be Sir Thomas Lipton and planned a large scale tea culture in the area. He rallied wealthy locals to fund his scheme before slipping away when exposed.
Stockholders of the Sandy Lake Live Stock Insurance company, placed under receiver about five years ago, are assessed for unpaid liabilities. A Greenville constable recently visited Titusville horse owners, paying claims of $3.68 each. Mercer and Crawford counties have numerous stockholders.
Joseph H. Harvey owner of the new Hotel Monroe at Butler reports $15 000 damage from a Tuesday fire he believes was incendiary. The blaze began in the kitchen where no fire was present, and it is thought insurance will cover the loss.
Fire Chief Frank J. Connery led a drill at South New Castle Schools showing pupils the correct exit procedure. The class exited in a minute and a half on the first try and in one minute on the second, earning praise for a smooth, orderly performance.
A new meat market opens Wednesday November 25 1908 at 153 South Mill Street. It will offer fresh and salt meats and home dressed meat at low prices. Hours are 6 a m to 8 p m.
Notice from CITY OF NEW CASTLE WATER COMPANY prohibits non tank pattern water closets and requires licensed plumbers for any work on service pipes or mains. Unauthorized connections or fixture changes will lead to prosecution to the full extent of the law.
Ad promotes Vinol as a tonic to cure debility by strengthening the digestive organs and nerves. It claims improved appetite, vitality, and resistance to stress, asserting quick recovery after illness and relief from dyspepsia by nourishing the brain and body.
A New York room operator used fake mailings to widows, sending ten dollar requests and a one hundred dollar diamond offer. He mailed thousands of letters, collected remittances, and promised swift express delivery. Inspectors uncovered he netted over ten thousand dollars before fleeing to greener pastures.
M Caslin James Ray smiles after a birth announcement. J C McCaslin and wife visited Neshannock Falls. Frank Leyde of Sewickley travels in the area. Services at Neshannon U P church next Sabbath at 11 a m. Calvin Boyd stayed with Scott Heckathorn. Miss Mary Forbes returns home from Middlesex after three months. James McCracken of New York was the guest of his brother.
Letter testimonials from J E C Eisenbrey of 126 Market St Philadelphia and Rev G G Rose of Germantown commend Cann's Kidney Remedy. They report liver and bladder relief after long troubles with urinary issues and say the medicine restored health and sound sleep. Sells at all druggists.
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