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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists publishing schedule as every evening except Sunday and provides the company’s ownership and management names. It states checks and communications should be sent to The News Company New Castle Pennsylvania, not to individuals.
The annual Pennsylvania Retail Merchants association convention finishes in the court house with visiting delegates sharing pleasant memories. Local merchants praise the event and urge better community cooperation, noting New Castle hosts one of the state's strongest merchants groups and thanking The News for full convention coverage.
The Catholic Church in America ruled after a thorough study that Helen Maloney and Arthur Osborne are truly married and that only death can void the union. The case centers on Maloney’s earlier secret marriage to Osborne, her later liaison with Englishman Clarkson, and a subsequent second marriage abroad. The church rejected attempts to declare the Osborne marriage void despite public controversy.
The Maloney divorce case tests Catholic church power as Martin Maloney’s wealth and backing are cited to secure an annulment in favor of the Osborne marriage. The record contrasts with rich and influential individuals who obtain divorces with court help, especially in major cities, where moneyed influence is strong.
A mused reminiscence of a summer boarding place with cool porches and mossy rocks contrasts with a gritty note on Atlantic City boozers and a cryptic bed of the Neshannock. The piece blends nostalgia with urban satire and clipped social commentary.
The poem notes the shift from saving for a rainy day to spending on auto repairs. A balloon trip near Niagara Falls carried three passengers who misperceived the whirlpool danger. A prison board decision condemns Thaw’s presence as demoralizing to inmates and staff.
Judge McIlvaine of Washington County scolds a group of foreigners for drunkenness and brawling. He warns they must quit drinking or quit fighting, or stay out of court. He notes the need for courts to relieve the white man of this burden.
A reflective note from the New York Sun laments failed efforts to argue with indifferent listeners as autumn leaves fall and vacation moods rise, painting a mood of trepidation and quiet melancholy.
In a scathing spoof obituary a Michigan editor writes about a famed citizen, mocking lies in obits. The satirical piece blasts a pirate persona, notes unpaid bills, church joining, and an asbestos casket, ending with a grim palm-wood grave image.
William J. Bryan declined to comment on Ohio reports that Judge Taft and Senator Foraker buried the hatchet in exchange for Taft's support for Foraker's re election and to pull back rivals. A friend сказал the damage is done and Foraker's shift could help Bryan by drawing Taft votes from progressive states. Bryan spoke in Sioux City and headed to Nebraska's state fair before continuing his 26 city tour and Chicago arrival.
Loring Gelbach of Bilwood City was in town last week. A summer boarders group in harmony has departed. Mrs. Graham visited New Brighton for two weeks. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. T. McCormick on September 1. Miss Carrie Thompson of Harmony returned from Rock Springs. Miss Vele Bentel travels to Wooster Ohio to see her ill sister Mrs Nachtried. School opened with 272 pupils. Mr. McClung of West Sunbury is principal. Walter Young bought a runabout auto, secondhand but in good condition. Local drillers Will Evans and Bert Higley went to Illinois oil fields. Mrs. Lemour Lockwood and family returned to Norwalk Ohio after summer with Harmony relatives. Mrs. J. M. McPherson of Harmony recovering from mistaken poison wash incident.
Harrisburg news states Secretary McAfee sent counties a certified November ballot but warned additional nominations may arrive and contracts should wait 14 days before election. Law may be amended next legislative session.
Vincingo Vitale, drawn into machinery at Lehigh Portland Cement plant Monday evening, was buried Thursday morning after a Mass at St. Vitus church conducted by Father DeMita. A large attendance from the deceased’s countrymen joined in the funeral. Interment followed at St. Vitus cemetery.
The Iowa House plans to adopt a senate-passed resolution for a joint convention on September 9 to elect a U S senator to fill the late Senator Allison. Governor Cummins is expected to win the vacancy.
The new uniforms for the Young Men’s Republican club arrived today and were taken to Alderman Rainey’s office on South Croton avenue for members to secure them tonight. All preparations are complete for the Saturday trip to Youngstown.
Taft and Foraker speeches at a Toledo Lincoln Club meeting are read as Foraker’s complete surrender to Taft. The senator said I’m for Taft while Taft avoided pledging support for Foraker or others.
John Stevenson of Willow Grove is in a serious condition at his home after a severe rheumatism attack. Hemorrhages have set in and friends are alarmed by his illness.
West Pittsburg visitors included Mrs Richard Cosgrove Mrs M Cooper and Mrs W M Brown in New Castle on Thursday. H W Armstrong president of the Pressed Radiator company visited on Wednesday. Mrs Jennie Briggs of Eleventh street and daughters Florence of Toledo Ohio returned home after an extended visit in Colorado. Mrs Susan Brown of Fifth street recovered well from cataract surgery at Shenango hospital. Postmaster W A McMahon fell ill with acute indigestion at the office Wednesday and Dr V C Wagner assisted. Mr and Mrs W M Brown plan a two week vacation, visiting New York and Pittston en route to see their son Dr H R Brown at Pittston hospital.
E H Harriman leaves his summer Pelican Lodge for Portland to begin a series of civic invited speeches across Oregon. Subjects remain undecided as he targets public oratorical honors following his bid to control a railroad empire.
George Kendricks of North street is a business visitor in Sandusky today. Miss Helen Williams of Mercer left Thursday morning for Beaver after a short visit in this city. David Frew of Los Angeles is the guest of his brother A F Frew of Pittsburg street. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hitch of Cleveland are guests of Mr and Mrs J D Jones of Sutton street. David Jameson and son Dave of North Jefferson street returned today after a two weeks outing in the woods of Canada. Mrs Henry W Rhody and children Elizabeth and Louise with son William of Ligonier and sister Miss Margaret Kelso of Cornopolis spend Thursday with Misses Roberta and Hazel Martin of Court street. Mrs Rhody and daughter Elizabeth will remain a few days.
Frank Patterson moved into a new house while David Wright reports a lost valuable horse. Stella Jordan of Harlansburg visited last week. Zion school opened with Loyal Stickle as teacher. Mrs Hockenberry of Isle visited her son Melvin. Miss Nelle Dombart and Mrs McGowan attended the Butler fair. Grant City school began with Miss Fannie Gill as teacher. Mr and Mrs John Musser welcomed a daughter Blanche Kildoo of Braddock visited her aunt Mrs J K Wogan. Mr and Mrs George Dean of Hermon visited Mr and Mrs J L Pounds. Adam Weimer, formerly in the area, is ill in Butler. Sam Patterson, J H Vogan attended Magee reunion. Eva Conlin and son Leslie of Chicago visited aunt Nancy Patterson. Chester Hunt attended the Cameron reunion at Naugle's grove near Wampum.
In the court of common pleas Lawrence county Pennsylvania case No 3 March term 1908 an auditor appointed to distribute the balance in the hands of Lee R Gordon receiver of Lawrence Land Lime Brick company will attend at his New Castle Pennsylvania office September 18 1908 at 10 o clock to hear all interested parties Frank A Hoover Auditor.
Students from Lackawannock township high school will move to New Wilmington high school at the start of the coming school year. The three year course school now has seven students and totals 56 pupils after transfer. The move aims to reduce costs and improve outcomes for the district.
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