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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
2
A compassionate notice speaks to American housewives sacrificing daily to keep homes neat amid pain and fatigue. It urges recognition of a female weakness and calls for support to ease burdens faced by devoted mothers and caregivers.
Mrs F Ellsworth of Mayville New York and Mrs W P Boyd of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They praise improved health and urge other women to try it while noting the remedy has long been standard for displacements inflammation ulceration and other gynecological issues. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
Defiance county led a wave going dry under the Rose law with 27 dry to one wet, while Logan Champaign Union and Madison also voted dry. Circleville and Marysville went wet or dry in various precincts as saloons were removed. overall multiple counties shifted to dry with substantial majorities and votes cast.
West Pittsburg and New Castle residents are listed as visitors in town. Ada Edwards of Alliance visits Moravia with Mrs. Gwin. James Patterson and wife stay with Mr. Leslie. A J Reed and Mrs. Reed visit S L McConahy. Hennon, 70, champions corn cutter, wired three days 460 shocks. Warren Crooks resigns from Safety Armorite Conduit, plans to move to Massillon around October 15.
Cherbourg dispatch reports the submarine Ermaude arrived after an eighty one hour voyage covering 693 miles underwater. The vessel held a steady nine knot speed. Crew members were very fatigued by the ordeal.
Alfred Graham spent 500 dollars per day for five days battling fires to defend his lumber and mill at the Dickinson place in Clearfield county. The effort was successful but required continuous day and night service.
Ellwood City's Bill Hilliah a top catch-as-catch-can wrestler from Pittsburg challenges James Meneice of Ellwood City to a match in Lowellville a week from Saturday. Meneice, lighter by 20 pounds, aims to force Hilliah into three falls within an hour. Details to be signed after this week.
Ellwood City news reports Hazel Dell will hold an election tonight to fill a vacant Hazel Dell school director post after W. V. Johnston resigns and moves to Ellwood City. Several candidates vie as directors campaign amid booster pressure. The election follows the night's regular business.
The New Castle Scholastics failed to appear for a scheduled game with Wabash last Saturday. Wabash members and friends waited over an hour, tried to contact New Castle, and received no reply. Wabash manager George Erheart seeks an explanation or apology from the Scholastics.
Jack Satz was arrested Sunday by Chief Reilley on a charge of mistreating a livery horse and rig. He hired a Fourth street rig, drove recklessly through town, resisted near Fifth street, and clung to the dashboard until pulled out. He agreed to pay damages and was released.
Alma lodge No 420 of the Knights of Pythias held its first initiation ceremony of the season last night, with two candidates completing their first course of sprouts. The lodge is noted for rapid membership growth and energetic participation.
School directors meet tonight at Central school building for their regular monthly session. Several board members also serve on the YMCA committee meeting at Attorney J W Humphrey's office, so the directors may convene earlier to allow attendance at both meetings. Regular business includes possible election of another supply teacher.
Clyde Smith aged 12 the only child of Mrs Etta Smith Crescent avenue died yesterday after a short illness. He was a bright boy and well liked among his friends. Funeral services will be held in Locust Grove cemetery.
Co. T. Johnston returns from New Castle. Miss Emily Brenner visits Pittsburg. Colonel K. J. Hendricks spends the week in Pittsburg. Leo Adams of Bridgewater visits his uncle Fred C. Johnston. Miss Emma Hoffler and Miss Mary Garvin of New Castle visit Mrs. B. B. Nye. J. M. Hansen, president of Standard Steel Car, was in yesterday visiting the Steel plant.
Ellwood City council debated bills and questioned charges including $59.30 for George Crow and $30 for a printing bill. They approved some warrants, referred others to the street committee, and discussed local bidding for street brooms. A water ordinance reading was conducted before final passage.
Peter Haas was arrested by Chief of Police Ed Reilley for driving on the sidewalk. He appeared before Burgess Hossler on Monday and was fined $1 plus costs, which he paid.
H. T. Taylor traveling auditor for the P. and L. railroad inspected the local office yesterday during his quarterly check. He surveyed accounts and reviewed operations with local staff.
The article notes low stream water in the area causing locomotive boiler leaks due to acidic and alkaline water. Trainmen are blamed and suspended, while engineers deny fault as officials and scarce personnel assign blame, with many taking short vacations because engines leak not due to their actions.
Funeral held at 526 West Madison Avenue this afternoon for Clifford Thompson who was killed when struck by a Lake Erie train shortly after 3 pm Saturday. Interment was in Oak Park cemetery as crowd attendance reflected his popularity and sorrow.
WAMPUM social column reports Miss Mame Brady visiting friends in Pittsburg on Thursday. It lists numerous local residents attending the Palestine fair last week and visiting relatives in Pittsburg or Beaver Falls. An extended birthday party for Mrs Frank Gibson at her home includes many guests and festive lunch, games, and cards.
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