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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
2
Wayne county Ohio voted to eliminate twelve saloons in the dry victory as Wooster edged wet by thirteen votes and Orrville favored dry by forty three. The statewide dry lead grows with 31 victories to 2 for wets and 884 saloons voted out to date.
Ohio counties appear to split on local option as votes show several dry and wet outcomes. Counties listed include Logan Champaign Union Madison Pickaway Ashtabula Columbiana Carroll Marion Morrow Warren Guernsey Noble Van Wert Paulding Wayne Adams Pike Scioto Lawrence Gallia Vinton Athens Delaware Hocking Perry Brown Wyandot Wood plus Defiance Shelby noted among results.
A Beaver County dispute among hunters near the Crea farm escalated to gunfire. Jesse Paul was shot in the mouth and others were struck by birdshot as the men fled, after Paul warned them to back off during a pheasant hunt.
A regional memo quotes A. J. Williamson of the Anti-Saloon League reacting to county election results. Wayne county kept twelve saloons closed while Doylestown voted wet by eighty six and Wooster dry by fifty six. The speech argues against state license revision and claims no saloons as the League’s goal, citing legal challenges and a lack of evidence on student voting.
The Gotham Hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York faces foreclosure on a $455,000 mortgage judgment. Built for nearly $2 million, its site lies within 200 feet of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, triggering a liquor sale prohibition and contributing to poor business. The manager reportedly died by suicide amid heavy losses.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Haid of Emerson Avenue thank neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during the illness and death of their mother Mrs. Mary ...ers.
City policemen launch a campaign to enforce street speed limits and warning horn rules. After warnings this week, arrests will begin next week for violators. Burgess Hossler backs the crackdown following near misses across cross streets.
Squire T. J. Mecklem, jury commissioner for Beaver county, stays busy preparing for the coming term of court. He makes frequent county trips in his smooth running auto, gliding to and from the county seat without halt unless a puncture break a spring or benzine runs out.
The article explains digestion and the stomach’s role in processing food with gastric juices. It argues that lacking juices cause dyspepsia and claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets restore balance, enabling normal digestion and appetite. The piece cites endorsements from forty thousand physicians and offers a free sample by mail from F A Stuart Co of Michigan.
Ellwood City sports fans anticipate a lively Saturday game as Wabash faces Butler Scholastic at the local grounds. Butler is renowned for speed and recently beat Grove City at Butler. Ellwood counters with two 10% in the 100 yard dash and a solid lineup to test the Scholastic squad. The clash is set for 3:30 PM with detailed lineups listed for both teams.
A letter to the Pennsylvania Health Commissioner outlines agreed improvements. Ellwood Water will fund a filter plant, fence the reservoir, and lay a drain to divert underground drainage from the cemetery hill, with work to start this season and be completed by October 1909. Public health officials endorse these steps.
For six months the Young Men's Sunday school class led by Rev F L Taylor of the Christian church failed to gain more members than the rival young ladies class led by W A Covalt. To settle the contest the ladies hosted a banquet at Clarence McQuiston's Rose home for 40 guests, ending the competition with the women prevailing.
Reports from Pittsburg state Louis Wainstein, a prosperous Hazel Dell merchant, will marry Miss Fannie Silverblatt of Pittsburg. The betrothal was announced by the bride’s parents and solemnized at the bride’s home on Monday with a large gathering from Ellwood City and beyond.
Dr D D Cunningham received a large black bear from his brother in Wisconsin. Friends and local hotels have enjoyed bear meat since, with one hostelery serving bear steak to diners. The doctor will have the skin dressed and the head mounted.
J. H. Bittner visited New Castle yesterday followed by J. W. Humphrey in New Castle. J. G. Cobler spent a few days in Pittsburg on business. Hugh McCandrew visited his Titusville home for a short stay. Mrs. Jacob Berger of East Freedom visited her sister Mrs. J. E. Butler. Mrs. J. W. Akers of Hollidaysburg also listed.
Mrs J E Butler of Fourth street visits her daughter. Stella Liebendorfer of Mt Washington visits her son H F Libendorfer. Mr and Mrs T M Adams of Harmony visit daughter Mrs B D Johnston. Rev E W Liebendorfer returns home to Pittsburg after visiting son H F Liebenoff er.
The Epworth Methodist Episcopal church board elected officers and committees for the coming year. Secretary C. P. Reynolds and Treasurer R. M. Hainer lead the slate with finance committee members R. M. Hainer A. M. Leohner S. M. Rearcke G. H. Ball G. G. Stitzinger and F. P. Andrews. Committees include Ushers E. E. Marshall Charles Harry S. C. Rearke Edward R. Shaffer Henry McMullin Ira Blair Lewis Howard. Janitor J. G. Clements. reception A. W. Reynolds Henry Leightner William Whitney Hester Hainer Mrs. Samuel Rearie Lucy Fiscus. Music committee A. B. Stitzinger G. T. Gillette B. E. Shaffer. Organist Elizabeth McLean. choir director C. P. Reynolds.
H L Palmer sells to F Arnold Shenango for 1100. J B Johnston transfers to Rey J C Johnston New Wilmington for 1. J B Johnston to J C Me Johnston New Wilmington for 612.50. Ross R Fowler to Charles Boyd Fourth ward for 1. North Highland Land Co to Alfred Emery Second ward for 1. Samuel McCready to A J Shifflet New Castle for 1.
The piece notes new menswear trends with Bill Taft stripe fabric for stout men, its inventor Charles F. Taft of Erie, and ties to William H. Taft. It mentions the directoire influence, a subway belt design, and a pontoon collar aimed at chauffeurs and motorists for quick readiness.
John Edmunds of Youngstown attempted to board an engine and fell under its wheels, resulting in the loss of a leg.
County Superintendent W L Gilmore has secured nightly events for the teachers institute. Tuesday features Montaville Flowers in interpretative recitals, Wednesday Dr Edwin Hart Sparks lectures on Robert Morris an Unknown Patriot, and Thursday the Whitney Brothers Concert company appears.
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