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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
19
Judge Thomas J. Ford rules a water company cannot refuse service to a customer who paid all owed charges. John McDonald in South Twelfth Street sued after meters showed lower usage, the jury quick verdict restoring water to his home after months without. The case highlights utilities turning off supply amid disputes over rates and metered usage.
Chicago report says Gunther Goelitz attempted suicide to avoid arrest for bad checks. He cut his throat then appeared dead, but movement at the morgue signaled life. The undertaker rushed him to a hospital where surgeons expect recovery, noting the sham persisted until embalming began.
John Be Fell of New Castle accused police of a $150 diamond ring theft after reporting a robbery. Patrolman William Burke investigated and found Fell had simply misplaced the ring in Kregg's stairway on South Champion Street, where it had slipped from his finger during sleep.
Judge W E Porter of New Castle drew comparisons to William Jennings Bryan during a Wednesday speech in Youngstown as he sat in the Tool House balcony. Reportedly dubbed Bryan’s double in several towns, Porter’s likeness sparked remark among attendees.
A vendor touts Hyomei as the guaranteed remedy for catarrh and related illnesses. The ad warns of gradual debilitation from germs and promises a complete Hyomel outfit for one dollar, with money back guarantee via Geo. W. Clutton.
A field fire started Thursday noon on the hillside above New Castle Junction burned several acres of underbrush and alarmed local farmers who prepared to fight it. The flames died out on their own, and no firefighting was required.
A first time hunter on J B Da is farm in Summit township Butler County shot and killed a two year old Guernsey heifer valued at 300 dollars. The owner Mr Davis banned hunting on the farm after the incident and vows to uncover the shooter.
George Rose, manager of Idora and Cascade parks, keeps the grounds clean and presentable to reduce fire risk. He has crews at both parks and has booked several large outings, including a Baptists of Western Pennsylvania event at Cascade next season.
William Pritchett a Pittsburg and Lake Erie brakeman was badly injured while switching cars at Hillside Hillsville. He was struck by a crooked brake and taken to Youngstown City Hospital for treatment.
D R Jenkins of New Castle Pa advocates chlorination baths using sulfur and iron vapors as a cure for tuberculosis and other germ diseases. He describes inhaling fumes, sweating, and skin rubbing with sulfates of iron as cleansing and disinfecting, urging widespread installation and citing health benefits and low cost.
Cornelius O'Brien of East Cambridge Massachusetts credits Father John’s Medicine with saving his wife from nervous prostration and restoring her health. He also reports his own recovery from a severe cold and says the remedy keeps his babies healthy and rosy.
Bessem er E M Burk of Pittsburg is here on business this week. Co M Crook of Youngstown was here on business Tuesday. B B Nord and son Bernard visited friends at Lowellville Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Anderson were in Youngstown Monday on business. Mrs D Aubrey has returned home after visiting relatives at Youngstown. Mrs Turner of Middlesex visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Merdith. Miss Agnes Rydan of Ashtabula visits her sister Mrs Bernard Nord. Mrs N P Anderson and son Orville were in New Castle Tuesday on business. Miss Segred Johnson has returned home after visiting friends at Lowellville. Mrs Harman and Miss Anna E Nord called on Mrs Crissinger at Lowellville Tuesday. Mr and Mrs O Schuman of Youngstown spent Sunday with his brother Fred Kanenieser and family.
Matthew R. Mayberry transfers to Ella Mayberry Shenango for 1800 dollars. Frank H. Douthitt to John F. Haines Second ward for 4000 dollars. Matilda A. Mader to Nicholas W. Lennig Neshannock for 3300 dollars. Frank Shraner to Nellie B. Stanley Edenburg for 1 dollar. North Pittsburg Realty Co to Rachel M. Copper Shenango for 200 dollars. North Pittsburg Realty Co to Jas R Copper Shenango for 225 dollars. Arthur A. Newton to Conrad Houk Shenango for 450 dollars. Elmer B. Manewal to Emmanuel MacKline North Beaver township for 950 dollars. Lewis D. Stanley to Lucia Allana sis Edenburg for 825 dollars. Hstella Myrtle Canby to Walter 8.
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