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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
24
A local retailer on Pittsburg Street displays a wide fall dress skirt selection in plain and novelty cloths with prices from 5.00 to 10.00. Gored skirts in multiple fabrics and new coat skirts with button fronts are offered, plus over 50 fall suits in plain and novelty cloths and a $12.50 all wool worsted suit with fitted coat and satin lining.
The article promotes New Princess coats suitable for touring and formal wear. Available in plain and novelty cloths priced at 10.00 12.50 16.50 18.50 and 21.00.
Bargains on the last lot of summer garments now closing out with items down stairs for easy access. Wash skirts wash suits mohair skirts rubberized coats and children's light weight coats offered at sacrifice prices.
Special prices advertised on children's items including hose ribbons handkerchiefs wash dresses and umbrellas continue all week at School Week sale locations.
New wash goods include a double faced outing flannel advertised at 10 cents a yard, rivaling 12 4c stores. About 50 new percale styles, light and dark, priced at 12 4c a yard. A fast color apron gingham in blue check at 5 cents per yard and wide unbleached sheeting offered at 5 cents a yard.
Two specials at the Nation Counter 12c Belt Pins in gold silver and black one gross on sale tomorrow at 12c. 10c An extra good Whisp Broom worth 15c for 10c each. 1c A new lot of Beltings at 1c an inch.
A hoax-tinged tale about Abraham Adams in northern Idaho claims he will net over 1.1 million dollars from 700 acres, selling 20 dollar per bushel wheat. The piece traces how Adams supposedly grew extraordinary yields from a single Alaska seed and forecasts a world record, but regulators caution the claims are exaggerated and implausible.
The first heavy shipment of oysters for the New Castle trade arrived today and is now on sale at several businesses. Oysters will be received daily from now on until next May.
Eastbrook residents hosted guests and relatives over the weekend with several travelers from Columbiana Ohio Pittsburg and Youngstown visiting local families Miss Alice Hutchinson spent Sunday with friends at Volant while Miss Rhoda Beatty of Columbiana visited Miss Mary Dinsmore. Mrs BE Frankenberger of Leesburg called on friends in town and Misses Mary and Martha Dinsmore returned from Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs Lewis Aiken of Shar on visited Emma and June Crowl last Friday. Mary Wright and WS other Charles of New Castle called on friends Sunday.
Charles Lake of Youngstown has been elected president as the Ohio Moulders association holds its meeting in Zanesville where delegates are gathered to conduct the sessions and set the agenda for the year.
Lawrence County Medical Society officers were chosen at a Thursday meeting at Dr. Lenora Gageby's North Mill Street office. New officers include President Dr. C F McDowell First Vice Dr R G Miles Second Vice Dr F F Urey Treasurer Dr John Foster and Secretary Dr W A Worner. The group plans a Monthly Bulletin. Delegates L Lindley W L Campbell W A Warner Urey will attend the state meeting at Cambridge Springs September 14 17. New members Dr J C Hoye and Dr Wagner of Wampum joined. The next meeting will be at Dr Guy's office.
The Karns family near Millbrook heard a humming sound from their chimney and found a swarm of bees using the grate bars as a hive. They had formed combs and stored honey to pass the winter. The family plans to harvest honey for buckwheat cakes this winter.
Youngstown Sept 4 Mayor Craver signed traction ordinances extending company franchises to 25 years. They provide twenty five tickets for $1 and a transfer privilege in return. Low fare and transfer clauses activate 30 days after company acceptance.
Youngstown officials warn some schools may close this winter as fire escapes are installed. The board faced a deadline to fit exits before cold weather but inspectors say construction cannot finish in time, forcing potential shutdowns during the installation period.
The forty hours devotion begins at St Joseph's Church on Sunday September 13. St Monica's Church in Wampum starts on Thursday September 17 with the same devotion observed.
Free turquoise preserving kettle offered with one pound of Grand Union Baking powder. Kettle is six quarts and triple coated with enamel for canning. Grand Union Trading Co located at 6 West Washington St. Bell phone 858.
Former New Castle resident James Conzett, now in Deadwood, attacks William J. Bryan over silver and gold money, arguing Bryan’s stance fails to boost exports, raises domestic costs, and ignores the silver standard nations. He contends only by raising silver value can exchange be equalized between gold and silver economies.
The Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Men s Club opened its winter season with a well attended first meeting. Members shared vacation stories and spoke briefly, led by Rev. M W Keith and others. Refreshments followed, with plans for monthly gatherings and a forthcoming program drafted by J D Smith E J Wilson E S Robison and Dr F W Guy.
The condition of Mrs Matthias H Henderson of Lincoln Avenue is somewhat improved after a serious illness. Friends are encouraged by the change as she shows signs of improvement.
Robert McKnight is laid up with Brights disease. Grace Emery visited Pittsburg briefly. Rev. Charles Stankard of Pittsburg visited relatives here. Joe Baker Jim Forbes and Ira Nelson attended the Butler fair. Residents attended a Rock Springs W Va picnic. Bessie Dyer has returned to Pittsburg. Services at Neshannock U P church next Sunday at 2 30 p m. Sabbath school at 1 30 p m. Mrs James Ray and daughters Marie and Margaret visited Plaingrove. Mrs Frank Miller of Pittsburg returned home after visiting Eliza Baker.
David Hockenberry of Slippery Rock appeals from Chief Burgess James F. Wilson for a $25 fine alleged for being drunk and disorderly. The plaintiff argues the fine exceeds the ordinance limit of $10 and contends the trial was irregular, the record void, and the proceedings null and void.
Preparatory services to communion will be held Friday evening at the Central Presbyterian Church with Rev. A. B. McCormick presiding. Additional services are scheduled Saturday at 2:30 PM and communion observed Sunday morning. Rev McCormick's evening sermon is The Reconversion of Simon Peter and Saturday afternoon's sermon is The Touch of Christ.
Joseph L. Burton and Evelyn Grace Brown are linked with Skidmore while Charles T. Sheldon and Florence Maynard appear connected to Slippery Rock Norwalk and New Wilmington indicating marriage or wedding record details in this old notice.
The Youngstown Historical Society, a new organization, will be formed in a short time.
Mr McKee of McKee’s Medicine Store advertises Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents for 60 doses with a money back guarantee. The ad promises quick relief and permanent cures, noting liver troubles and bad digestion as conditions it addresses. If not true, customers may request a refund.
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