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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
A five hour field and forest fire near Kings Chapel on the New Wilmington road threatened the church. More than 50 farmers and residents battled the flames, with help from a partial city fire response, preventing damage to the church. A second fire on Pulaski road burned timber and fencing but spared homes.
Frank S. Monnett former Ohio Attorney General spoke to Utah Democrats detailing his view of the Ohio Standard Oil case. He said the Republican campaign fund received Standard Oil money and the company influenced Ohio Supreme Court personnel, leading to dismissal of all related cases. He noted his switch to the Democratic party.
Rev. T. F. Maitland preached to a large audience at the Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist church on Contending for the Faith. He urged that in modern times the church needs the faith of Enoch, Abraham, and Moses to meet today’s spiritual challenges.
An advertisement asserts eczema is a skin germ disease and not blood based. It promotes D. D. D. Prescription using wintergreen oil thymol glycerine and healing agents to penetrate the skin and stop itching within a minute, with D. D. D. Soap recommended as a companion.
A complete assortment of fashionable umbrellas for ladies and gentlemen includes handles of wood elk horn ivory and precious metals with carved details. Covers feature linen mohair and silk with borders in colors ranging from modest to magnificent.
Two foreigners John Hinemare and A. Lygan led a crowd through Law rence avenue before Police Chief Edward Reilley cornered them near Sixth street. One man was jailed after a scuffle and both faces faced fines for interfering with an officer.
M. P. Seiple who sold his Sixth street restaurant has assumed charge of the Opera House hotel on Lawrence avenue. He bought the hotel from C. L. Stafford and Bert Gates earlier this week and plans a light remodel while running it on the same lines as before.
Ralph Weaver and Agent Miller of the Baltimore and Ohio passenger station arrived in town yesterday with a bounty from Washington county. They brought home 34 rabbits and eight pheasants, and friends are helping dispose of the surplus.
John Galvin and John Hogue returned from the Allegheny mountains yesterday with no bear. Dry weather and no snow were cited as excuses, though the hunters did bag plenty of small game and enjoyed visiting friends during a fine hunt.
Thomas W. Fulmer, once of Ellwood and now in Washington D C, is in town for a short visit with friends. He enjoyed his new home but remains fond of Ellwood.
Ellwood City residents join a large delegation to Youngstown to hear William Jennings Bryan, with over 150 locals traveling by steam car and trolley. The crowd in Youngstown numbered some 80 000 who heard his 30 minute address as Ellwood residents strained near the speakers’ stand.
Morris Caplan and neighbors scoured the town for his two year old son who wandered away from home. J L Caplan, the boy’s uncle, located him near a pump and returned him to his worried parents.
The challenger Christy of this place has received a reply from Zehringer of Pittsburg who accepts. They will box at 128 pounds with Zehringer as Western Pennsylvania bantamweight champion. The bout may occur in Pittsburg or here and the date will be announced later.
Wabash plans revenge against Beaver following last week’s win by Beaver over a weakened Wabash lineup. Local team will field full regulars and aims for a decisive home victory on Saturday.
A crowd gathered in a local hotel discussed politics yesterday and took a straw vote for president. The result favored Bryan by a margin of three to one.
Civic committee resolves to observe autumn Arbor Day in city schools with cooperation from City Superintendent T A Kimes and school principals. Students will bring seeds collected this summer and return them in fall. 2200 seed packets were distributed last spring. Committee aims to plant trees at every school next year.
Dr A R Rich pastor of Epworth Methodist Episcopal church will speak at the temperance and local option meeting tonight in the First Baptist church. The New Castle Temperance Society arranged this series. Friday Rev Ira Leiper of Princeton church will give a temperance address at Central Christian church on Long avenue at 8 o clock.
W J Kirk was a Pittsburg visitor yesterday. John Sheehy of New Castle was in town yesterday. Pearl and Lillian Keller, Pittsburg visitors today. Mrs J W Humphrey and children visiting Grove City for a few days. Mrs Frank Morrow of New Castle returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs G S Young.
Thomas E. Francis, son of Thomas Francis of Pollock avenue, is promoted from stenographer for the E and A division superintendent to the general offices at Pittsburg and began work there this week. He has served as organist at Emmanuel Baptist church for 12 years, a post his departure will be felt. His brother A G Francis is promoted to chief stenographer for the yardmaster at McKees Rocks for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie company.
An illustrated promotion touts a new device named Rupture Cure Brooks Appliance. The ad claims automatic air cushions, no springs, no pads, and tissue-bonding action to realign broken parts. It emphasizes durability and low cost with a September 10 1901 patent date and a trial offer.
The New Castle Holiness association announces its regular weekly prayer meeting at Epworth M. E. Church will be led next Monday night by A.R. Rich, the new pastor of Epworth.
A reader requests by mail a free information booklet on rupture with a price list. The note provides name C. E. Brooks and address Brooks Building Marshall Michigan and asks for plain-wrapped mailing and future trial shipment if ordered.
Bert Stevenson and his wife arrived from Porto Rico as managers of a tropical plantation for Standard Fruit. In two years he has 134 acres cultivated including 50 citrus and 84 pineapples, shipping 3 000 boxes to New York at 4 7 cents per crate, with ongoing monthly shipments and improving water supply. Labor is cheap and challenging, with multiple strikes and a peon-driven communications system for baseball games amid a high tense political campaign between Unionists and Republicans. The Stevensons plan to stay about three weeks while receiving warm greetings.
The Union Baptist church schedules a grand rally next Sunday to raise funds for a church property payment. All pastors and congregations are invited to attend with Rev. Upperman speaking at 3 PM and Rev. Donald at 7:30 PM. Rev. James Frey welcomes attendees to support the cause.
Advertises a one day remedy for a cold using laxative Bromosehee tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E W Grove's signature appears on each box. Price 25 cents.
Al Bert Hawk of Sharon was out hunting Tuesday when he fell over a log and sustained a broken arm.
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