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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
2
A petition asks the court to compel Sheriff John Waddington to pay $300 or more from Burkett’s May 27 1907 recognizance after he failed to appear for June court in a break and enter freight car case. A rule is returnable on the first Monday of November.
A county commissioners record lists claims for sheep killed or wounded by dogs in multiple townships. Emma Brown in Scott township reports seven sheep killed totaling $25.90 with appraisers E M Glass W J McCormick and James E B Burton. Washington township shows one killed for $7 with appraisers James Black William Potter Parker McConnell. Hickory township three entries note losses or injuries with varying sums and appraisers. Big Beaver township lists two killed and two wounded totaling $20 with appraisers W A Lusk J Crittain and Robi Buchanan.
Fred Gough of Struthers suffered a fractured leg and other injuries in a runaway incident on Sunday. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
A Washington and Mill streets ad promotes a D. D. D. prescription oil of wintergreen wash as a cure for eczema. It claims instant itch relief and soothing cooling effects, noting old cases may take longer but all users find immediate benefit. The bottle is produced by the D. D. Co. of Chicago and marketed by Love and Megown.
A complete assortment offers umbrellas for ladies and gentlemen, Candles in wood elk or stag horn, Avery carving, bold silver agate jade and porce in covers in linen mohair and gilk with borders. New Castle Umbrella Mfg Co 148 Mercer St M Sullum proprietor guarantees all covers and repairs defects.
City health official Dr. I A Thayer probes typhoid cases since August around Hast Home and South Mercer streets. Water wells show no dangerous bacteria. Focus shifts to milk supply as possible source.
Residents of the Fifth ward anticipate a political speech by Congressman W Aubrey Thomas of Nilea Ohio next week in support of the Republican campaign. He has many Welsh friends in New Castle and is expected to receive a warm welcome.
Daniel Clark a longtime Fifth ward resident on Agnew street is reported seriously ill with condition described as critical yesterday. He operated a business in the Fifth ward for many years and has many friends who regret the ailment.
Bert Matthews of South Jefferson Street, an employee of the hot mill department at the Greer tin plant, has returned from his annual vacation. He toured New York City and other eastern points.
Hunters continue to pursue rabbits and other game leaving the Fifth ward in recent days. The death of Harry Palmer does not appear to dampen their enthusiasm.
Frank French of East Long Avenue reports an unusually good hunting day in Shenango township. He returned shortly before noon with six rabbits.
Will Riddle a noted tin worker plans to start building a new residence on East Long avenue. The home is described as modern in every respect.
A business visitor in Pittsburg yesterday afternoon is noted. George Davies of Younestown, formerly of the Fifth ward, was in town Saturday. George Sweezy and wife of Leesburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Staats of South Mill street. Miss Mary Cleland of South Jefferson street returned from a few days in Cleveland. John Bowers of Moravia street, an employee at the Pennsylvania Engineering works, has returned to work after a short vacation. Frank Parks of Hamilton street, a cold roll department worker at Shenango tin plant, was off duty a few days due to illness. Miss Louise Temple of Youngstown is visiting southern city areas with Will Smith and family of Big Run street.
New Castle lodge members Charles C. Jenkins W H Bittner and Claire Rodgers travel to Uniontown Pennsylvania for the annual state convention of the Legal Order of Moose opening sessions today and running through most of the week with delegates from across the state expected to attend.
John T. Thomas of Bleakley Avenue, a well known singer and musician in the city, left Monday morning for a short stay in Cleveland Ohio on business.
Elm street resident Mont Mitchell completed a trip to Pittsburg. D D Simison of Volant Transacting business yesterday. John Yocum of Lowellville spent Monday in the Fifth ward. Laura Kline of Moravia street listed as ill yesterday. John Davis of Sutton street business visitor in Pittsburg yesterday. John Hyman of East Long avenue ill recently. Tom Russell of Warren Ohio visited Fifth ward relatives yesterday. Grace Fleming of South Mercer street spending a week in Pittsburg. Harry Martin of Pennsylvania avenue attended the Pittsburg exposition yesterday. Paul Davis of Niles called on Fifth ward relatives yesterday. Edna Kennedy of South Mill street visiting relatives in Struthers. Harry Michaels of South Jefferson street spent Monday afternoon in Youngstown. Philip Lewis of South Mill street moved to East Long avenue. Emma Marks of Shenango township visited the Fifth ward Monday. Mayme Grossman of Reynolds street confined to home by illness. Sam Hayes of Denver avenue was
Farmers report live weight prices at 3.5 to 4 cents, questioning why local prices lag while dressed meat sells for higher figures. They urge explanations for the disparity and call for better market terms.
A vintage advertisement argues most people live near poverty and debt despite wages. It promotes Father John's Medicine as a preventative and curative for colds coughs and throat and lung troubles. It claims fifty years of use and notes no opium morphine or poisonous drugs.
Announcement says revival meetings at Third Christian Church led by Rev. C. F. Baxter with evangelist Rev. William A. Ward in charge. Series will run four weeks starting November 8 with a possible singer to lead music and a social service planned for Thursday evenings.
The state board of pardons resumes after a three and a half month intermission with forty five cases set for hearing. Thirty four are new, four rehearings, and others held over including eight murder cases. Death row inmates Shultz and Ferrie in Philadelphia die November 5. McKawayne, Garrio, Lombardi set for October 29 after Supreme Court denial. James Strait Venango gains new hearing with DA consent. Aiel lo Jefferson and Staney Marcovic Northumberland held over since July 1. Murder case Lee Gum You in Philadelphia noted.
Three burglars ransacked Sidney Hudson's home in Newton Falls near Youngstown and ate a meal there. One thief slipped a postcard photograph of the trio into an old coat, now being used to trace the culprits.
Advertises a cold cure using laxative bromide quinine tablets with a money back guarantee. Claims Druggists refund if it fails and features E W Grove signature on each box. Priced at 25 cents.
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