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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1908

Page

8

City Firemen Honor Youngstown Dead

Fire Chief Frank J. Connery leads eight New Castle firemen in full uniform to Youngstown for the funeral of Assistant Fire Chief Thomas Riley. The delegation includes D W Byers, C Lynn, Edward Umbright, Ira Rhodes, John Clark, Curtis Crill, George Rae, and Frank Gorley.

Frank J. Connery Youngstown Thomas Riley New Castle Connery D. W. Byers Charles Lynn Central Department Edward Umbright Ira Rhodes John Clark Curtis Crill George Rae Frank Gorley Vaughan William and Roy Sankey Central Jacob Kaherer William Crow William Breckenridge Edward Mosley N. L. Campbell H. O. Spurrier Sharon Salem Leetonia Warren Alliance Wallace Cleveland

Sanderson Arrives in Youngstown to Revise Traction Schedules

E N Sanderson president of the traction company has arrived in Youngstown to work out new schedules and routes with local officers. His illness kept him at home in New York since his return from Europe until late last week.

E.N. Sanderson Traction Company Youngstown New York Europe

Shenango Furnace plans new unit at Psville

The Shenango Furnace company intends to erect another furnace at Psville as soon as there is improvement in the iron and steel business, signaling expansion in the regional steel industry.

Shenango Furnace Company Psville

Judge Porter and party locked in Butler County Court House

Judge William E. Porter Burgess Elmer B Bell and Attorney A M Christley found themselves prisoners in the small court room of the new Butler County Court House after doors locked behind them. A boy outside was coaxed with a half dollar to alert workers who freed them before night.

New Court House William E. Porter New Castle Elmer B. Bell A. M. Christley Butler Eagle Porter Burgess Bell Christley Mr. Smart Restice

Winter gym classes begin at the Y M C A

The Young Men’s Christian Association opens winter gym sessions under Physical Director Waldorf with routines for business and professionals seniors intermediates high school students and several specialized offerings including tumbling pyramid building and game coaching. The schedule lists class times across groups and game nights Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Young Men's Christian Association Waldorf

Poison in Milk Declines in State Sampling

Sampling of milk across cities and boroughs shows a sharp drop in formaldehyde presence. The past summer yielded eight cases of preserving, down from nineteen. six years ago totals reached four hundred to five hundred cases.

Ohio man finds popcorn crop popped by drought heat

Lewis Stemmel of Ohio harvested a field only to find much of the crop cracked open as extreme dryness and high temperatures caused the corn to pop on the stalks.

Lewis Stemmel Ohio

Yom Kippur Observed By Jews In City And World

The article describes Yom Kippur observances beginning at sundown Saturday, a 24 hour fast from Friday evening to Monday, October 5. It explains the aim of reconciliation, self-examination, forgiveness, and repentance, followed by public worship and concluding with the ram’s hornSignaling peace and the hope for universal peace and the Messiah.

Congregation of Israel Jehovah God

Fireman Bailey Injured in Yard Accident

Fireman Guy Bailey of 507 Cedar Street suffered a bad fracture of the right leg when he fell from the running board of his engine in the Pennsylvania yards Friday evening. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Guy Bailey Cedar Street Pennsylvania Yards

Fall Home Decoration Sale Opens With Fresh Carpets

In the indoors season, B. and H. Pte advertises renewal of home décor with carpets rugs curtains and wall papers. It promises low prices on reliable grades and urges customers to consider current effects for a refreshed interior.

Burglar Suspect Held for Court in Cash Theft Case

John Hoover known as William Hoover and Dan Needham were arrested on larceny and entering the home charges related to a $25 theft from Bert Sinsley at the New Castle Ice plant. Hoover and Needham were held for court with $200 bail on each charge after a Saturday hearing before Alderman O. H. P. Green.

John Hoover William Hoover John Eberle Dan Needham Bert Sissley New Castle Ice Company O. H. P. Green Sissley Lee Galley Delaware Avenue Needham Hoover H. A. Wilkison Gailey Lee Gailey Union Station Joseph Gilmore Eberle Chief Gilmore Sinsley Neshannock Engineer Sinsley Alderman Green Young Needham

Expedition sought to find lost North Pole seeker

Friends of Dr. Frederick E. Cook urge John R. Bradley to fund an expedition to search for the Brooklyn explorer believed lost in the Arctic. Cook left to reach the north pole about a year ago and last reported May 7 at Cape Hubbard on Elsmere Land, 500 miles from the pole.

United Press New York Frederick E. Cook Brooklyn John R. Bradley Tost Actics Cook North Pole Cape Hubbard Elsmere Land Pole

Sparrows Prove Useful as City Pests Drop

The sparrows, busy through the summer, are now seen as a real blessing by naturalists. Dry weather has reduced insect pests, and the birds, losing much of their ground fare, feed on maples and other trees, thriving on scale and related insects.

Practical Gospel According to You Sermon

Rev. E. E. Higley delivered a practical sermon at First M E Church on Sunday evening titled The Gospel According to You. He compared the gospels of Matthew Mark Luke and John to how conduct defines a person as a citizen. The talk offered everyday life helps drawn from Christian living.

E. E. Higley M. E Matthew Mark Luke John Christ

Want Pay for Fighting Fires

Bills for reimbursement of money spent in fighting forest fires pour into the state auditor general from nearly every county with a fire. County authorities fear funds may be short. One county reported 8 000 acres burned and submitted accounts totaling about $2 000.

State Auditor General's Department

Water Company bans non tank toilets and unlicensed work

Notice from City of New Cast Water Company forbids non tank pattern water closets and unauthorized connections to service pipes or mains. Only licensed plumbers may perform work and violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Thu-Sat-TF.

Water Company City OF New Cast Water Company

Two Receivers to Pay Out Dividends in Two Areas

Receiver Painter of New Castle Savings and Trust plans a five percent dividend within weeks as slow collections paused actions on Washington County Coal bonds. Stockholders have already received twenty percent. Receiver Rufus McKinley of Mahoningtown Bank expects a dividend once partnership real estate can be sold, delayed by weak demand but now improving to approach property value.

Painter New Castle Savings and Trust Company Washington County Coal Company Rufus McKinley Mahoningtown Bank

Slick Swindler Preys on Local Women in Kane County

A swindler known for hair treatments and massage schemes targets Kane County women. She planned to form a club charging two dollars for twenty sessions, offering discounts to groups with cash. Up to two hundred locals joined but received no treatments or contact from the organizer who is rumored to be expanding toward New Castle.

Kane Republican New Castle Kane Green Pastures

Warning to Ladies on a Confidence Scheme Realized in Kane

The article notes a woman who used an "easy money" ruse in Kane and suggests exchanges will warn other communities to beware. It states the plan could prevent her from working in other towns and urges vigilance among local ladies who may have lost two dollars.

Kane

Liquor License Fees Collected in Mercer County

Mercer county license fees for the year totaled 22,100 with 13,500 from retail, 6,600 from wholesale, and 2,000 from brewery licenses. About 10,500 of the total was remitted to the state by Treasurer Zahnise.

Mercer County Zahnise

Town to Take Drastic Steps Against Reckless Drivers

The Warren Times reports planned actions against speeding automobilists in the village. One proposed measure is to raise crosswalks by a few inches to slow traffic and improve safety.

The Warren Times

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