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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

5

Pastor Rev. Chalfant reassigned amid temperance fight

In Armstrong County a political ring is accused of forcing Rev. Harry M. Chalfant M E pastor from Kittanning over his temperance activities. The anti saloon league leader opposed the move but the conference reassigned him to Swissvale after clergy urged against change.

Kittanning Armstrong County Harry M. Chalfant Chalfant An‘t-Saloon League Ring Vandergrift The Swissvale Rev. Chalfant Anti-Saloon League

State College Women’s Building Dedicated Soon

Invitations have been sent for dedicatory ceremonies at the State College women’s building on October 16. The event marks State’s expansion of home economics education, funded by a $12,000 appropriation for the program and $13,000 to renovate the building. The effort began with women’s clubs and the Civic club, culminating in improved facilities for instructors and students.

State College Cal State Department of Home Economies

Sharpsville Minister Resigns from Grace Reform Church

Rev. T. H. Keller of Grace Reform Church at Sharpsville resigns to accept a call from a Reformed church near Columbus. The resignation will be accepted by the congregation.

T. H. Keller Grace Reformed Church Sharpsville Columbus

Piles Cure Claims Quick Relief in Letter to Pyramid Co

A testimonial from Richard Worthington of Galesburg Illinois reports twenty years of pile pain ended after using Pyramid Pile Cure. The ad promises trial mailings and five cent or fifty cent purchases, with free plain wrapper samples.

Richard Worthington Galesburg III Pyramid Drug Co Pyamid

Independent Manufacturer Hails Republican Path for Jobs

James Campbell president of Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube urged Republican workers to back Taft, warning Bryan would cut wages 10 to 15 percent within 30 days. He argued independent firms boost industry, and said prosperity hinges on confident investors and Republican leadership.

James Campbell Youngstown Iron, Sheet and Tube Company Youngstown Struthers Campbell Youngstown Capital Taft Bryan

Higher court to hear a raft of railroad case appeals

A Pennsylvania company seeks a new trial in a high court challenging a large verdict. Several cases go to appeal next week including Wilson vs Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad over land condemnation for side tracks and Byers vs Baltimore and Ohio for a barn fire claim.

Pennsylvania Thomas D. Wilson Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company Wilson Collier-Knox William Collier A. G. Knox Collier Knox Horace Byers Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Byers

Ellwood City Citizens Urged to Finance Local Y M C A

Ellwood City readers are told a Y M C A may form if residents approve funding. A business-men committee met with J B Carruthers state secretary to review plans and prepare for a citizen meeting to decide whether to support or halt the effort.

Ellwood City J. B. Carruthers

School directors name Margaret Raichel as regular teacher

At the Tuesday meeting the school board elected Miss Margaret Raichel a former substitute teacher as a regular teacher. They scheduled next Tuesday to hear reports from three or four parents about children listed as out of school by Truant Officer W. W. Schultz.

Margaret Raichel W. W. Schultz

Clergy Pair Reassigned by Vandergrift Conference

The Rev. John Whistler of the Lillyville MBE Church and the Rev. A W Renton of the First MBE Church have been returned to their charges for another year by the Vandergrift conference that just closed.

John Whistler Lillyville M. BE A. W. Renton M. BE Vandergrift Conference

Riverside National Tube visit shows prosperous plant state

Chief Clerk Nichols of the Riverside department of the National Tube company toured the Wheeling plant yesterday and expressed satisfaction with the evidence of a prosperous condition seen during the inspection of the works.

Nichols Riverside Department National Tube Company Wheeling

Vinol touted by doctors as cure all health restorer

A promotional note quotes Dr J E Ennis praising Vinol as the most valuable cod liver oil preparation and the best body builder for coughs colds bronchial troubles and sore lungs. It claims Vinol helps indigestion anemia and fatigue, especially in the aged, and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit. Paisley Pharmacy New Castle.

Vinci J. E. Ennis M. D Paisley Pharmacy New Castle

Paving of First Street Won’t Be Stopped

Ellwood City officials and contractor Albert Dahl push ahead with the First street paving contract. The work began yesterday to beat freezing weather, despite council battles over the project and questions about bidding rules and bonds. The Shelby company urges rapid completion for city and plant benefits.

Ellwood City Albert Dahl First Street Dahl Completon Shelby Company Grantley Shelby

Powell Couple Marks Golden Wedding In Ellwood

Surrounded by children, grandchildren, and many friends, Mr and Mrs A F Powell celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Crescent avenue home. The Powells have three children E T Powell J E Powell and G D Powell all of Ellwood and two grandchildren Vesta Powell and Thelma Powell.

A. F. Powell Ellwood Crescent Avenue E. T. Powell Thelma J.E. Powell

Railroad officials visit Butler amid looming shop reopening

Agent J. W. Kirk C. H. Uline H. BE. Obley and Joseph Hendricks of the P. and L. E. railroad traveled to Butler yesterday to assess the prosperity talk. They found the town quiet but reported prospects that shops may restart work within a few weeks.

J. W. Kirk C. H. Uline H.be. Obley Joseph Hendricks P. & L. E. Railroad Butler

Local residents note travel and visits in the region

E S Fike visited New Castle yesterday. C E Whistler is in Pittsburg today on business. Borough Solicitor J W Humphrey was in New Castle yesterday on business. Miss Lelia Herwick returned home after visiting relatives in Zelienople. Mr and Mrs J C McNabb of New Castle returned home after visiting Attorney and Mrs John H Bittner.

E. S. Fike New Castle C. E. Whistler Pittsburg J. W. Humphrey Lelia Herwick Zelienople J. C. McNabb John H. Bittner

Roundtable Meeting Set for Sharon November 13 14

Arrangements are under way for the semi annual meeting of the roundtable of superintendents and principals of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio to be held in Sharon on November 13 and 14. Superintendent Kimes and local principals expect to attend.

Roundtable Pennsylvania Ohio Sharon Kimes

Graber Elected President of Sharpsville Local Option Society

W. A. Graber has been elected president of the local option society at Sharpsville marking a leadership change in the community group.

W. A. Graber Local Option Society Sharpsville

Minstrel Show Promises Big Night at New Castle Opera House

John W. Vogel's Big Minstrels approach an Oct 12 appearance with a strong roster of featured artists. A noon street parade by Prof. Ogden's silver cornet band precedes the show. Seat sales start tomorrow. mothers may leave children in a nursery with name checks issued. Nursery work to begin within two weeks.

John W. Vogel Opera House New Castle Ogden Coliseum

Florence Stock Company Presents Dora Thorne and Under Sealed Orders

The Florence Stock company presented Dora Thorne at matinee yesterday and Under Sealed Orders last night to fair sized audiences at the opera house. Both plays satisfied the crowd and the specialty features between the acts were well received. Upcoming engagements include As Told in the Hills tonight and Thelma tomorrow night with The Bashful Cinderella Saturday matinee and The Shadow Detective or Leonie the Street Singer Saturday night. Amateur night is Friday with local amateurs competing after Thelma.

Florence Stock Company Dora Thorne Opera House Thelma Cinderella Shadow Detective Leonie

Coliseum Plans Nursery for Mothers at Matinees

Coliseum management to convert the south front empty room into a nursery for mothers attending matinees with infants. A matron will care for children while mothers enjoy the performance. Small white beds will be provided for the sleeping infants.

Coliseum

Rational cure for eczema claims skin only cure

An advertisement asserts eczema is a skin disease, not a blood disorder, and promotes oil of wintergreen in D D D Prescription as a true skin cure. It argues cleansing wounds heals themselves and urges readers to rely on the meritorious remedy sold by Love & Megown at Mill and J streets.

Love & Megown Corner Mill

Cascade Theatre Intros New Bill With Four Feature Acts

The Cascade theatre unveiled a new bill Wednesday replacing the previous performers. Four excellent feature acts headline the program at the city playhouse for the midweek show.

Cascade Theatre

Robbins Secures Top Attractions for His Theatre

A promoter assures patrons of a premier show experience with no expense spared as Mr. Robbins plans to bring the finest acts to his house.

Robbins

Montgomery Set To Run For Sheriff In Plaingrove

George Montgomery of Plaingrove township announced in New Castle on Wednesday his decision to run for sheriff. A long time Republican, he has served on the county committee and is among the eastern county’s best known party figures.

George Montgomery Plaingrove Township Leen New Castle Whaingrove

Tabasco Limerick Contest Promotes Free Entry

Readers are urged to submit a best last line with name and address for a Tabasco Limerick contest. Entry closes May 1, 1909 with prize announcements May 15, 1909 and winners to be chosen. message emphasizes broad participation and a chance to win a free income.

Tabasco Dody

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