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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

6

Ellwood City Sees 850 Citizens Travel for Sesqui Outing

More than 850 Ellwood City residents traveled to Pittsburg yesterday for the sesqui centennial celebration. Officials say it was the largest outpouring since the office began and the exodus started with morning trains and continued into the afternoon. The event featured a parade and lively evening activities as travelers returned tired but delighted and hoping for a repeat trip soon.

Pittsburg Lake Erie W. J. Kirk

Forge team ends season with no more games

Manager W. R. Thompson announced that the Forge team will not play Wampum on Saturday. The decision follows the players wishes to return home for winter, with some joining other winter sports.

Forge W. R. Thompson Wampum

Walter Rappert Sees Pittsburg In Brief Visit

Walter Rappert, stenographer for Standard Engineering, visited Pittsburg yesterday to view the city at its best. He saw the town and sights he likely won’t see again for fifty years, according to friends.

Walter Rappert Standard Engineering Company Pittsburg

City Education Chief Reilley Arrests 28 in Month

Chief Ed Reilley reports the arrest of 28 individuals for violations of city and state ordinances during the last month. The arrests approach an average of one per day, indicating intensified enforcement.

Ed. Reilley

Police Burden Highlights Demand Amid Limited Local Funds

The report notes police remain in demand despite scarce funds as 28 individuals face arrests for selling without a license and others are marked as suspicious characters. Reilley handles multiple daily duties, with much of the month’s work not reflected in the report.

Reilley

Pool room in opera house sold to P H Kelly

The pool room in the opera house building formerly run by Mort Evans was sold to P H Kelly. The deal closed yesterday and Kelly took control early this morning. Kelly previously partnered in the Stoughton and Kelly bowling alleys.

Opera House Mort Evans P. H. Kelly Kelly Stoughton & Kelly Bowling Aleys

Democratic Leaders Debate Local Situation in New Castle

Louis Marburger, a top Democrat, met with fellow politicians in New Castle to discuss the local scene. Ellwood remains in a precarious political position, and the minority plans a thorough canvass of the situation.

Louis Marburger New Casttle Ellwood

Johnston and Hazen Home After Month on Western Visit

Mrs. T. W. Johnston and her brother S. M. Hazen returned today and are well and happy. They spent the past month in the west visiting relatives and friends they had not seen for years. Much time was in Iowa where they toured the countryside by automobile.

T. W. Johnston S. M. Hazen West Iowa

Delegates From Local Church Attend Missionary Convention

Mrs A K Kline and Mrs John G Cobler depart for Latrobe as delegates to the Reformed church Missionary convention representing the local church. They will be away for several days.

A. K. Kline Kline John G. Cobler Latrobe Missionary Convention of the Reformed Church

Dr E E Lamb and W L Sutter Visit Pittsburg Sesqui

Dr E E Lamb and W L Sutter visited Pittsburg yesterday for the sesqui event. They reportedly enjoyed their trip and returned home in time to start the day’s work promptly.

E. E. Lamb Pittsburg W. L. Sutter

Local Visitors and Health Notes From Pittsburg Area

C T Johnston visited Pittsburg yesterday and W O Weaver from Franklin was in town. H G Cable of Rochester and H H Beighler of Harmony were in town on business yesterday. Mrs Archie McBride is seriously ill with lung congestion. Mrs C T Johnston spent the day with friends in New Castle yesterday. Mrs Mabel Whistler and Mrs R J Zahniser of Mercer are visiting Mr and Mrs E Whistler.

C. T. Johnston Pittsburg W. O. Weaver Franklin H. G. Cable Rochester H. H. Beighler Harmony Archie McBride New Castle Mabel Whistler R. J. Zahniser Mercer E. Whistler

Borough may run own light plant in Ellwood City

Ellwood City electrics committee invites bids for a municipal electrical plant to supply the borough. Council will review operating costs before voter consideration. Existing equipment is aging. a 2506 kilowatt generator and boiler are planned to modernize readiness.

Ellwood City

Campaign Season and Mrs Henpeck Dinner Talk Ends In Prominent Pledge

After a dinner, Mr Henpeck informs his wife that he must stay out campaigning until the close. He argues the country faces peril and liberty hangs in the balance. Mrs Henpeck, alarmed, ultimately consents as he heads to the club for a late poker session.

Henpeck Bunker Hill Thomas

Where Do Boys Get Cigarettes The 21 Year Law

The article reports many boys smoking on the streets despite the under 21 age rule. It explains the law forbids furnishing cigarettes to anyone under 21, with penalties including a misdemeanor conviction and a fine between 190 and 300 dollars.

Postal Laws to Be Taught in Harrisburg Schools

The Telegram reports a new Harrisburg program to educate teachers and students on postal regulations. Postmaster E J Stackpole will lead a December 5 briefing for teachers, with typewritten lesson suggestions provided to implement the curriculum expansion urged by the Postoffice Bulletin.

Harrisburg Postal Department Washington Postoffice Bulletin Postal Service E. J.stackpole Downes Stackpole

Nationality Social Friday at First Methodist Church

The Queen Esther circle hosts a Nationality social at the First Methodist church this Friday evening. A musical program opens in the Sunday school room before guests visit dining room booths run by Japanese, Colonial, gypsy, and Indian groups with refreshments and a fortune telling tent. Proceeds go to the Queen Esther kindergarten.

First Methodist Church Queen Esther Circle Queen Esther Kindergarten

Women Warned About Tight High Collars

A health guidance piece cautions women to avoid excessively tight high collars as they can loosen the throat and hinder neck muscle strength. It advises keeping a proper fit, standing with head erect, not lying down in collars, loosening collars when possible, rubbing the chin area, and finishing with cold water to tighten skin without drying oils.

Brown to Speak at Grove City Armory Dedication

Company M of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania volunteers will dedicate its new armory in Grove City on November 6. Governor Edwin Stuart and ex Lieutenant Governor William M. Brown will speak at the ceremony.

Pennsylvania Volunteers Grove City Edwin Stuart William M. Brown

Capitol graft cases to be argued soon

Harrisburg Pa Oct 2 defense attorneys prepare for a new trial argument for John H Sanderson William P Snyder William Mathues and James M Shumaker convicted March 18 of conspiracy to defraud the state in a contract for furniture supplied the new capitol. The argument will take place October 6.

Harrisburg John H. Sanderson William P. Snyder William Mathues James M. Shumaker

New Castle Speakers Set for Republican Rally

New Castle attorney Walter S. Reynolds and Congressman James Kennedy of Youngstown will headline a large Republican rally in Mars on Tuesday evening, October 5, as prominent spellbinders.

Mars Walter S. Reynolds New Castle James Kennedy Youngstown

Weatherfield's oldest resident Joseph Gifford dies at 93

Joseph Gifford, Weatherfield township near Niles, dies at age 93. He is survived by a great-great-grandchild.

Joseph Gifford Weatherfield Township Niles

Surprised Minister Praises Hyomei Relief for Catarrh

The Rev Charles Hartley of Sardinia Ohio reports complete relief from bronchial catarrh after using Hyomei. The ad cites reader suffering and promotes Geo W Clutton a local druggist offering a money back guarantee and a full Hyomei kit for one dollar with inhaler and accessories.

Charles Hartley Sardinia Ohio Geo. W. Clutton

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