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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
8
Display offers over 50 models of fall skirts in plain and novelty cloths with prices from 5.00 to 9.50, and new coat skirts from 5.98 to 10.00. A strictly all wool worsted suit with fitted coat, 14 gore skirt and satin lining sells at 12.50 in black, navy and brown.
The coats are suitable for travel and formal use. Available in plain and novelty cloths at prices of 10.00, 12.50, 16.50, 18.50, and 21.00.
Readable sale notice highlighting last lot summer garments with wash skirts wash suits mohair skirts rubberized coats and children's lightweight coats offered at sacrifice prices during downstairs clearance.
Local ad notes ongoing special prices this week on children’s items including hose ribbons handkerchiefs wash dresses and umbrellas. The promotion runs throughout the week with discounts highlighted for shoppers.
Fifty new Percales in light and dark at 12 in 1900s style while New Wash Goods include double faced Outing Flannels at 10c a yard. A blue check Apron Gingham sells for 5c and wide unbleached Sheeting also at 5c per yard.
A sale notice advertises two belt pin specials offered at 12c tomorrow, matching prior 25c items in gold, silver and black finishes. One gross available.
United States Senator Smoot, a Mormon leader, was seen in Boston after arriving from Washington and meeting with Immigration Chief Biggs. Within hours the releases of about 15 immigrants detained on suspicion of receiving Mormon financial aid followed their talks. Smoot then departed Boston with J. F. Wells of Scranton, the first Mormon colony founder in the United States.
The City of New Castle Water Company announces that only tank pattern and approved water closets may be used and only licensed plumbers may connect to service pipes or mains. Unlicensed persons performing any work will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
John Meadows fell from a high platform at an Ohio steel plant in Youngstown while working yesterday. He plunged many feet to the ground and sustained probable fatal injuries.
Worcester dispatch reports actor Raymond Hitchcock arrested in Boston on a complaint by Herman Fromme seeking payment of a $1600 bill for defending a $63 storage suit. Hitchcock vows to fight, claiming Fromme billed for services before any trial and over the disputed amount.
The pay car schedule for the E. and A. division lists paydays from Tuesday September 8 with routes from Pittsburgh to New Castle, Mahoningtown shop to New Castle, and onward to Erie and Youngstown with car closings at 8 p m. Details cover each destination including stops at Erie, Ashtabula, Lawrence Junction and Alliance.
Mrs Caroline Chidister aged 88 longtime Canfield resident died at her home on Wednesday. She was among Canfield’s best known residents with a life of community involvement and family ties in the area.
Edward Templeton a county home inmate at Mercer was struck by an automobile yesterday and taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
Reductions in wholesale western cattle prices drive New Castle meat dealers to cut retail meat prices. Two markets using Chicago beef report cash sales with best beef at 18 cents, round steak 12 and 12% cents, lamb chops 25 cents, ordinary chops 15, leg of lamb 18. No major changes for pork veal or other meats. L. R. Specht notes grain fed cattle prices steady while grass fed cattle quote much lower.
The police committee approved several regular bills and a back pay payroll last night. An August payroll was set aside after a report that James McKissick worked in a saloon on Saturdays while claiming illness. Doctors said he was sick in bed. the payroll will be adjusted as the committee investigates to negate any irregularity.
A London newspaper denies rumors of a quarrel between King Alfonso of Spain and Queen Victoria. The piece notes family debunking and states the couple have appeared together on the Isle of Wight, suggesting harmony despite unfounded gossip.
Los Angeles reports 10 to 3 odds against Bill Papke winning the middleweight title from Stanley Ketchel. Both fighters are in good shape and will resume light workouts until Labor Day. The piece notes Ketchel's perceived edge in a Labor Day ring bout.
Wilmer Crowe was elected president with A. M. Howes as secretary and W. H. Nelson as treasurer. The delegates from 75 associations totaling 128 delegates and 114 visitors approved resolutions on oleomargarine, postage, and post office box rents. Reports praised cooperative buying and discussed debt collection, mail order competition, and home trade benefits, with a banquet at Cascade Park and speeches from leaders in New Castle, Scranton, Philadelphia, and Cleveland.
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