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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
A promotional offer claims Gauss' Catarrh Cure can provide a quick permanent cure by ridding the system of germs causing catarrh. The copy warns of dangers like bad breath and decay and urges sending a name for the treatment package.
The fifth annual district Sunday school convention will be at Plaingrove United Presbyterian next Tuesday October 6 with sessions at 10 10 30 12 1 30 2 45 3 30 4 and evening starting 7 30. Officers listed: President M L Clark Vice President James Peebles secretary Mrs D S Badger and treasurer Mr Eppinger.
Prof. F. D. Fuller reports a state pamphlet on commercial feeding stuffs. He notes 105 towns and 29 counties visited, 560 samples collected, 498 chemically examined, and 37 samples deficient in fat. He highlights low protein in many cotton seed meals and adulteration in molasses seeds, urging branded products and better consumer protection.
The Hannah furnace at Youngstown, banked for a year, will be blown in next week.
George E. Burgess, longtime general secretary of the Y M C A, resigns after nearly two years. He will move to Rochester New York with his family this Saturday. A farewell reception in his honor and a meet the new officers event will be held Friday evening at the association rooms.
Farmers warn buckwheat will be expensive this season as dry weather devastates the crop. Yield is expected to be less than half of last year despite more acres planted. Prices rise with flour up to 40 cents a sack, while farmers receive about 1.35 per hundred pounds. Grocers may import flour if home supply fails.
Joe Englets, convicted of receiving stolen goods last week, was sentenced by Judge Porter on Wednesday afternoon to five months in the workhouse. He protested his innocence claiming he found a leather belt said to be stolen from Carbon Brick Works.
Loyal S. Byers, recently granted a divorce in Youngstown, obtained a marriage license to wed Grace Plummer a 17 year old girl, on Wednesday.
Police Lieutenant James Deskin departed town yesterday for Stoneboro for a two week vacation visit with friends.
A mob tried to wreck Jacob Bidelman's East Youngstown store after a man gave evidence against those who damaged Jacob Braunstein's shop. Marshall Bros offers poultry owners a 25 cent copyright poultry book this week.
A cow owned by a foreigner living near Koppel sprinted across the P and L E railroad bridge at West Ellwood Junction as a shifting engine and string of cars approached. Spectators watched as the animal crossed the entire trestle with no injuries, then paused as the train passed.
The local hunting season for squirrels pheasants woodcock and bear opened this morning with early gunfire from 4 30 a m. in nearby woods and fields. Guides report good hunting and abundant small game especially rabbits which have increased for several years. Pheasants are less plentiful though several observers saw many along the timbered creek and in some fields.
Preparatory services were held last night and will be held Friday night at the Presbyterian church. Rev. H. W. Randall, pastor, leads the services. Many new members joined after recent evangelistic meetings, and the preparatory sessions aim to benefit them.
Ellwood City school directors will hold a regular session next Tuesday to discuss routine matters. No special items are listed, though a new supply teacher may be elected to staff an extra room at the Circle building.
Fred C. Johnston is a Pittsburg visitor today. P. W. Blocher has returned from a Pittsburg visit. J. H. Bittner was in Beaver yesterday on business. J. W. Humphrey was in New Castle yesterday on business.
Ellwood City October 1 A Shelby Tube Co official R T Brown bound for Girard Ohio to hunt woodcock for about three days He carries a double barreled shotgun and promises to bring back a big supply of game and make a record kill His friends expect him Saturday night arrival and a welcome with portions of the harvest.
Harmony Pennsylvania dispatch notes H A Hallstein the longest serving B QO agent on the Pittsburg Western division is promoted to the Ellwood office of the B and O railroad after 26 years in Harmony. He holds multiple local offices and church leadership roles. Relief agent Mr Smith becomes Harmony’s new full agent.
With one day left for practice before Butler, the high school boys feel ready for opening game. They emphasize consistent drills all week and expect to post a solid, snappy performance, aiming to start the season strong and secure a win in the first game.
Hazel Dell school board meets next Tuesday to transact general business including payment of bills and salaries. Superintendent Lee Gilmore may join to discuss several pertinent questions with the members.
Crowds depart Ellwood City as Pittsburg hosts a great celebration. By nightfall the Smoky City is expected to see a large turnout with many Ellwood residents choosing to stay home for business while others join the festivities.
Advice on cleaning gas stoves from a historical note. Salt can whiten discolored asbestos liners. run a hatpin through burner holes to clear clogs. Lift and invert burners weekly to dust and soot. Keep lids on when not in use and wipe with dry cloth. Clean spills with soap and water to prevent rust.
John Franza a boilermaker was seriously injured yesterday when rivet head struck his neck at a Youngstown furnace. Fire department and safety crews attended the scene and he was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
A Gardiner Maine woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with avoiding surgery after doctors said it was necessary. Chicago's Mrs Alvina Sperling also says the remedy cured her uterine troubles without operation. The advertisement touts decades of use and invites letters for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Joseph K. Knorr, an employee of a local furniture house, was taken to the city quarantine hospital yesterday. He is suffering with diphtheria and will be cared for at the pest house. he was boarding at the Jefferson club. The case was reported to Health Officer Will S. McCandless.
Jacob Grawley of Greenville is reported in serious condition following a shooting alleged to involve Benjamin Hallman. Authorities have not released further details.
The first Democratic rally will be held in Youngstown on the evening of October 9 at the Park Theatre.
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