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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
8
The common council approved a toon inspection ordinance by Dr Samuel Warner requiring milk sellers to register names and sources, obtain licenses, report changes, and keep vessels sterile. Inspectors may enter dairies and wagons, seize adulterated milk, and impose fines up to 50 dollars or 30 days in jail.
Pittsburg Oct. 13. Senator Elkins denied reports of his daughter Katherine Elkins engaged to the Duke of Abruzzi. He spoke by long distance from Elkins West Virginia, saying there is no foundation for the reports and no engagement has been announced in Europe or America.
At the molders conference in Columbus Ohio Charles Lake business agent of the International Molders union proposes changing the district to designate Youngstown as the headquarters with Sharon New Castle Canton Painesville Salem and Warren as member towns. The plan rests on easy trolley access and hopes for better results.
Albert Ferguson of Youngstown was sentenced yesterday to three years in the federal penitentiary after being found guilty of forging a note on Norman Ripple at the Union National Bank in Warren.
New York reports John Fasel once known as a chain eater and dime museum sensation now suffers epileptic fits. The 13 pounds of nails glass and other items removed from his stomach five years ago weigh on him as he lives with his widowed mother and works as a tailor. Doctors warn the condition remains unstable and can recur without notice.
John M. Schwartzwelter 43 owner of the Iron City hotel died from stab wounds suffered Saturday night at his hotel. James Waite, his brother in law, is held at Central police station claiming self defense. Waite says Schwartzwelter struck him first. A coroner's post mortem was conducted with no report released. Funeral set for Wednesday.
Four local high school pupils Wilbur Baer Earl Campbell William J Campbell and Watson Morrow walked to New Wilmington and back. They faced a flock of sheep mistaken for wolves a moody cow and a two mile detour. They ate heartily at the restaurant and returned home full of adventure stories.
James R. Speer transfers property to George Massie in the Third ward for 250 dollars. Sarah Jane Zuver sells to Norman Frank enberger in Volant for 95 dollars. Wm. C. McConahy conveys to Thomas M. Eekles in Ellwood for 1600 dollars.
An engineer explains why Pennsylvania Railroad flyers are safer than slower trains. He cites shorter journey time reduces exposure to danger, vigilant staff along the line, and the skill of limited train crews. He notes heavier trains can worsen collisions, while careful operators with clear signals lower accident risk.
Zelienople and Harmony residents recount Sunday visits with Evans City, Whitestown, Butler, Ellwood City, and Pittsburg friends. Notables include D. J. Ray relocating to the Mingo oil field and a new glass-house plant near the Iron City site. Funeral services were held for Michael Wehr of Jackson township in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Abrrose Watson, 60, was found dead in a field near his Hayfield township home. A revolver gripped in his right hand is believed to have caused his death by his own action. He had just bought the farm and went to the county seat to record the deed. He is survived by his widow three sons and a daughter.
James Kean was injured in Lowellville when his foot was crushed in an accident. He attempted to walk to City Hospital in Youngstown from the public square, at first using improvised crutches, then fainted from pain and was taken to the hospital.
West Pittsburg sees booming industry with higher output across plants. Safety Armorite Circuit works add a night shift due to rising orders while housing fills as new families move in and previously vacant homes become occupied.
Prof W H Young, music supervisor in the city schools, authored Festal Chimes a new singing book for schools and home use. It contains original selections praised by teachers at the Lawrence county institute and is expected to prove popular with both young and old. Also notes a daily haul of over 1,000,000 gallons of water to the dry Pottsville region.
A testimonial notes long lasting piles relief after using Pyramid Pile Cure. Richard Worthington of Galesburg Illinois claims twenty years of discomfort ended following trial mail offer. The ad claims all druggists sell the remedy for fifty cents per box and promises mail delivery in plain wrap.
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