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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

2

Bargain Window Display of Bags Books and Leather Goods

The shop highlights a line of shopping bags finger books and leather collar and cuff cases priced to attract buyers. The display emphasizes cheap prices as a lure to customers.

Barteaux Fixes Street Before Wallace Letter Reaches

Attorney Robert L. Wallace warned of a dangerous street at Wallace and Crawford avenues. Street Commissioner Jud son Barteaux repaired it before the letter reached the council. The street committee had referred the matter, but Barteaux’s prompt action satisfied them at the meeting.

Robert L. Wallace Councils Wallace and Crawford Avenues Judson Barteaux Hugh M. Marquis

Standard Oil linked to Spokane bank consolidation

In Spokane on October 16 authorities say Standard Oil interests via the National City Bank of New York gained stock control in Exchange National and Traders National banks to form Traders-Exchange National Bank with 1 million in capital and 200 thousand in surplus. Three million dollars is involved. Aaron Kuhn will be president. Edwin T. Coman will be vice president. Deposits exceed 10 million. The consolidation is set for November.

Spokane Wash Standard Oil Company National City Bank of New York Exchange National and Traders’ National Banks of Traders-Exchange National Bank Aaron Kuhn Traders Edwin T. Coman Exchange Spokane Clearing House Association C. E. McMroom Charles Sweeney Federal Mining & Smelting Company Coeur d’Alene National Standard Oil

Some Sidelights on the Institute

Miss Sue Harvard sings at the institute opening with sweet powerful voice and earns generous applause. Thomas Johns, Fourth ward director, attends sessions seeking pointers. Prof. W H Young leads music admired by teachers. Whitney Brothers Concert draws large crowds. Ex County Superintendent Thomas M Stewart and County Superintendent Gilmore praise the institute’s instructors. Elizabeth McLean and William T Mackey accompany the musical portions. galleries attract many visitors each session.

Sue Harvard Teachers’ Institute Thomas Johns Johns Thomas M. Stewart

Roundhead from the Far West Visits Mercer Press

John McKee of Company F Roundhead regt visits Mercer Press recounting his Civil War service from Lawrence county to South Mountain and James Island. He lost a arm and receives a pension. Now living in Nebraska he plans to vote for Bryan if he lives to election day.

John McKee Roundhead Mercer Press John Princeton Eastbrook Lawrence County Klein Sam South Mountain Will Eastlick Charley Clawson Alec Donaldson Jim James Island Thomas Martin Beaver Street Nebraska Bryan

Maitland preacher draws large crowd at Maitland Memorial

Rev Maitland preached on the higher life to a large audience at Maitland Memorial church last night. A notable number came forward after the sermon. He will preach again Friday night with no Saturday service scheduled.

Maitland Maitland Memorial Church

Anecdote About Ira D Sankey Told By Brooklyn Divine

A Brooklyn clergyman recounts how Ira D Sankey credited tact with his success. In a humorous tale Sankey meets a two year acquaintance who appears wealthy. the guest explains becoming rich through tact by complimenting others and gaining invitations and tips before leaving with a final quip.

Ira D. Sankey Brooklyn Divine Brooklyn Sankey

Hyomei Promoted To Cure Catarrh By Local Druggist

Geo W Clutton markets Hyomei, described as an Australian dry air treatment, with a money back guarantee to cure catarrh. The ad warns of ongoing germ attack on the nasal and throat membranes and claims the remedy can prevent moral and mental decline from catarrh. The complete Hyomei outfit is offered for one dollar.

Geo. W. Clutton

Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors

The Clark family expresses gratitude through The News for kindness and sympathy shown in their great sorrow. J. P. Clark and family appreciate the support and care received.

J. P, Clark & Family

Greenville Tag Day Aims for Hospital Support

Greenville community organizes a tag day on June 22 to raise funds for the local hospital. Local volunteers will collect donations at key intersections and public spots throughout the day.

Greenville

Work advances at Lawrence Junction shops and local notices

Progress continues on improvements at the Lawrence Junction Pennsylvania shops with the new roundhouse nearing completion. Across Mahoningtown, residents attend track-related events while local clergy, officials, and workers are noted in weekly ward updates.

Lawrence Junction Pennsylvania

Digest and Digesting Life Inspires Digest

Lord Bacon lines on tasting and chewing books echoed in a modern health pitch. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claim to aid digestion with Europe and America chemists' ingredients, dissolving in the mouth and acting in the stomach. Fourty thousand physicians prescribe them, with a 50 cent price and mail order offer.

Lord Bacon Nature Stuart Europe America Kage

Local Notes From Zelienople and Harmony

Miss Lillian Meeder visited Pittsburg friends on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ketzel of South Main street spent Wednesday in Pittsburg. Mrs J D Hodel of Harmony was called to Volant by the illness of her daughter Mrs Daniels. Jack Kinsey bought Douglas harness shop on Mercer street Harmony and will open it soon. About 35 friends celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Hildebrand at their Main street home with many gifts.

Lillian Meeder Pittsburg Ketzel South Main Street Miss Groves Buffalo Frederick J. D. Hodel Harmony Daniels Jack Kinsey Douglas Mercer Street

Tin workers to receive two weeks pay and one day Saturday

Shenango tin mill workers will be paid Saturday for two weeks' work and one day, the first wages in three weeks. The pay will be small due to irregular operations, and most wages will be quickly spent among local merchants.

Shenango

Notice to Contractors on City Water Permits

All contractors masons plasterers and builders must obtain a permit from the Water Company before using city water for building, regardless of meter or flat rate. Violators will be subject to legal action.

Water Company

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Barry W. H. Davis Clutton Union National Bank New Castle, PA Household Loan Lawrence Savings & Trust Co Fioor New Castle Umbrella Mig. Co Mercer St Charles M. Morrow Bell Phone J. Ferce Scott Street Barteaux Wallace Avenue West Washington W. H. Young Whitney Brothers Gilmore Elizabeth McLean William T. Mackey Far West Lawrence Jot Mahoningtown Seventh Ward Rev. Porter R. B. Porter Westfield Presbyterian Church Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Jud Barteaux New Castle Street Bert McCullough East Madison Avenue New Castle Forge & Bolt Company Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Milt Sample al Parady Beaver Township Mr. Parady Ohio Nenth Ward Bert Edwards New Castle Junction Lorain, O Canal Dover J. Ed McWilliams St. Charles North Liberty Street Canal Dover E. E. Taylor New Galilee John Esmond Mahoning Avenue Howard Sample Walnut Glen Phil Davis North Cedar Street Hugh Dailey West Wabash Avenue Fred Davies South Cedar Street Pittsburg Exposition John Miller North Beaver Township Jennie Lewis Lafayette Street Youngstown Harry Martin Bert Patterson Fred Kernan South Wayne Street Will Kerr Pennsylvania Railroad Standard Steel Car Company John Howells East Cherry Street Baltimore & Ohio Ralph Reese Harry Williams South Lafayette Street May Robertson Mabel Butler Wampum W. §. Swagger West Cherry Street Scotch Woolen Mills CO E. Washington St W.W. M. Moss Mgr Rio Santos Howard Munnell Pittsburg Street Union Station Mahoningtown, Pa Troy and Kramer Deering W. Cook South Street
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