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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
5
The advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has relieved suffering in many women, saved some from surgery, and relies on root and herb ingredients without drugs. It asserts widespread testimonials and a vast file of letters supporting its effectiveness.
Extensive preparations are underway for an inspection trip of President Oscar G. Murray and staff on the Baltimore and Ohio New Castle division. Murray will travel by special train, meet by Superintendent H. H. Temple, and is expected to spend at least an hour in New Castle Junction.
Ellwood autoists journeyed to Butler and back, enduring privations after their vessel foundered in foreign waters. Captain Charles H. Blank sailed October 9 and, after distress signals went unanswered, C. F. Buchanan spotted the signals and towed the craft into the Sixth street garage at dawn. All aboard are recovering. Buchanan collects no salvage dues.
Ellwood City Republicans organize a campaign rally before the November 3 election. A committee chaired by W W Stevenson will secure out of town speakers and schedule an event with music and a light program, with local Republicans also speaking.
Thomas Eckles, in the southwest climate, sent a horny toad to Ellwood City’s Johnston zoo. Children gather to watch the desert creature while Eckles, regaining health, hints at a return within a month with a possible surprise.
The Rev James A McDonald and Frank Fish a congressional prohibition candidate will speak at tonight's meeting in New Castle courthouse. Organizers say the event will be among the county's largest temperance gatherings this fall. Shine Bosmire leads a search party for polo players as the town plans to form an amateur polo team and schedule games with nearby towns.
The Wabash team plans to travel to Butler to face the Scholastics after Butler defeated them last week while Wabash suffered from a cleats shortage. Wabash now expects a stronger effort with proper equipment and resolve to win.
Arthur Wilkinson took possession of the bowling alley yesterday. The old city alley, once owned by Kelly and Stoughton, changes hands while the new management vows to maintain the former standard of excellence.
Manager H. L. Clarke Jr. gathers strong material for a season team. The home squad will form within the month as new speedy players join the town list and vie for spots.
A special meeting of the school board is set for tonight to review John Mc Candless’s report on the state of former Tax Collector Phillips’s accounts. The board will hear the special committee’s findings and act on the matter this evening.
The New Castle polo team will try out the Niles contingent tomorrow night in the Casino rink. The amateur teams clash in a season opener billed as the event of the season here.
The Sixth street restaurant run last season by M. R. Seiple changes hands tomorrow with P. TD. Schaffer taking charge. The sale of the property and business was completed Monday and the transfer will be formalized tomorrow. Seiple will stay in town and pursue other business ventures.
Geo W Clutton the druggist offers a money back guarantee on Mi O Na for dyspepsia claiming 92 percent cure and eight percent incurable relief. He asserts the offer is genuine and cites prior successful trials in about 1 000 towns. Mrs W D Bennett of Bucksport Maine endorses the product at 50 cents a box.
S A Roelofs is in Pittsburg on business today. M D McCarthy was a Pittsburg visitor yesterday. Miss Emily Brenner was a New Castle visitor yesterday. Attorney John H Bittner was in New Castle on business today. Carl Breyman returned from Beaver where he spent a pleasant time eating turkey. Mrs Caroline Eicholtz of Franklin Pa has been visiting her daughter and went to Zelienople for a few days visit. David Furrier was badly injured when a piece of steel blew into his left hand at Standard Engineering works and his doctor E E Lamb used X ray to aid removal.
James Dunnan spent Sunday with friends at Grove City. A C Weller produced 2600 gallons of cider at his press last week. Midland quarries resume operations and may stay open all winter. Rev Jamison of Carnegie Pa led a communion service at the V P church. Township teachers attend county institute in New Castle. High school pupils surprised Miss Ani Davidson last Thursday. Attorney William Zimmerman of Youngstown returns home after a short stay. Miss Abbie Lingenfelter plans to move to Bennington Iowa. Harry L Kelso of Grand Island Nebraska visited uncle J W Cooper this week. Kelso returns home after visiting eastern friends this week.
Double fold school plaids priced at 15 cents per yard. 52 inch wool suiting plaids in large patterns offered at 25 cents. 38 inch all wool Crepe de Chine available in evening and street shades, 85 cents material for 50 cents per yard.
Readers find marked reductions on Ypsilanti Black Bull and Oneita men’s fleeced union suits. Center-table specials include $2.50 fine merino and $3.75 heavy wool ribbed suits now $2.75. Discounted stock highlights the sale.
The Cascade theatre hosted a full two night bill led by Conser's dog circus with clever tricks including a butterfly dance. Victoria Tully Eva Tanquay Miss Majorie Barrett and the Gath duo impressed audiences with singing and acting in a production praised by critics.
Not long since A Message from Mars played to acclaim in this city. The comedy impressed London and New York audiences and met high praise here. It will be presented again at the opera house tomorrow evening with seats on sale.
Sam S and Lee Shubert bring The Wolf to the New Castle opera house on Thursday. The Canadian Hudson Bay romance by Eugene Walter stars William Courtenay Frances Ring Walter Hale Chas Riegel Sheridan Block and William Rosell, the original Broadway cast.
An advertisement urges readers to help eczema sufferers by using oil of wintergreen mixed with glycerine thymol and other healing ingredients in liquid form as in D D D Prescription. It claims the remedy penetrates pores, numbs and kills germs while rebuilding tissue and invites calls.
PULASKI R C Rayser reports a parade of visits as residents from New Castle Mahoningtown and nearby towns drop by for weekends and Sunday calls. Families gather for illness and support while friends travel to see relatives and attend church activities and funerals.
Walter Hart of North Mercer Street, a well known local ball player, has signed for the 1909 season with Monmouth in the Illinois state league. Hart played with Monmouth last year and led that league in batting. He will face faster company this season.
Frank Stuperra, 35, an Austrian, was struck by a Bessemer train near Greenville Sunday night and instantly killed. His wife collapsed when notified and is in serious condition.
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