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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1925
Page
40
Bentleyville authorities found Charles Thomas 55 and his wife 33 dead in their home after a shooting. Neighbors said the couple had domestic troubles. Thomas was a policeman on the West Side street car line. Authorities reported he shot his wife through the head then killed himself.
Public attention centers on Wyomings Teapot Dome affair where reports claim officials may have been misled or deceived in the government liquor use dispute and related scandals.
Officers Kennedy Horner Harper Moore Fleeger and Lockard discovered a tea suspected as liquor at the New China restaurant 132% East Washington street. Proprietor Charlie Yee was fined $100 on two charges, keeper of a disorderly house and interfering with an officer. The amount found was very small.
Upon petition of voters in the new fourth district Judge Emery appoints Charles Loveridge judge of election S R Smith is named as inspector and E A McClure as minority inspector L S Hoover resigns from Mahoning township first district J W Fox replaces him A C Miller resigns as minority inspector and D M Baird is appointed
Prof. B. F. Cousins of Hadley Pa has been secured as teacher of Plaingrove high school to replace Prof. D Wier Gilson who resigned after four days. He had been substituting at Enon Valley for ill Prof. Kettling. Mrs W H Britton of Pearson Street is hospitalized in Hayden hospital Sheridan Pittsburgh after an internal hemorrhage last Wednesday. Visit Dodge Brothers Exhibit at the Fair. 3t adv ee
The Lawrence Chapter D A R directed a Sunday afternoon unveiling of a marker at Philip Main’s grave in North Sewickley cemetery. A large audience attended a program including music, greetings, a historical address, and the unveiling by Virginia Main and Jane Newton.
The Bel-Ve-Dere club ended its 1925 summer camping season on Labor Day after President Ray Nolte ordered abandonment of the camp for winter. The group calls this one of its most successful outdoor seasons and plans to return next summer to the New Wilmington Junction site, where members have camped since last June.
Thieves stole about half of B. H. Hitchcock's pedigreed chickens from his Kathleen Manor farm on Pulaski road last night. An advertisement notes a Dodge Brothers sedan with tourist sleeping quarters at the fair as a clue.
Wednesday morning marks the annual September Blanket Sale featuring blankets of all descriptions with quality guaranteed. Buyers are urged to purchase for fall and winter needs as prices encourage bulk buying. All blankets bought will be held 60 days for delivery if desired with a small deposit required.
One blanket deal highlights All pure wool in heavy weight 66 by 80 and 70 by 80 sizes. The sale price is 7.95 per pair, regularly 10.50, with a larger 70 by 80 option at 8.75.
Finest Quality Cotton Blankets offered at $4.59 per pair. Sizes 72x84 with washable, extra heavy nap and moth proof finish. Patterns include Grey Blue Tan Pink and Buff.
Fluffy comfort filled with pure white cotton. Dainty Charlie Centers with 9 inch lustrous lateen plain colored borders, size 72x84, price 3.95.
An ad promotes Charlie Covered Comforts offering 70 by 80 inch two in one blankets at 4.69 per pair. The blankets are described as twice as thick, soft as rabbit skin, and available in cheerful colorings suitable for use at the foot of the bed.
The advertisement clarifies blanket composition, stating that Woolnap or Woolfinish denotes no wool content. Blankets sold are either plain cotton or mixed half wool, with assurances they match represented materials.
All wool warp and filling satin bound blanket in 70 by 80 inches weighs 5 lb offered at 10.50 per pair. Available in rose blue tan grey gold red black lavender with plaid effects and colors. A standout sale item praised for value and quality.
A value offer features Buffalo blankets sized 66 by 80 inches. A wide plaid variety is available for selection. Sale price is 8.95.
Heavy weight blankets measuring 66 by 80 inches priced at 6.95 dollars per pair during the September sale.
A real bargain on Standard Grey Cotton Blankets sized 72 by 80 inches. Each pair priced at 2.69, featuring striped colored borders and practical room size for general use.
Advertises 66 by 80 inch wool blankets at 66 2 3 percent wool content. Sold in blue grey tan red black rose black and white lavender fancy plaids. Sale price is $6.95 per pair.
70 by 80 inch all wool fabric in fancy plaids advertised with warmth without weight. September sale price quoted at 8 dollars 75 cents.
Serviceable 72 by 80 inch white blanket features pink blue and buff border colors. Priced at 2.69 dollars, presented as an exceptional value for shoppers seeking affordable home textiles.
Louis Telfas of Elwood City faced charges of corrupt solicitation after allegedly offering detective J M Dunlap 220 in exchange for leniency following a liquor manufacturing arrest. The raid by Dunlap Miller and Hicks yielded seven gallons of liquor. Telfas and two others, Mrs Louis Telfas and Antena Bober, faced liquor charges with hearings set after information was presented by Aldermen Mantz and Cooper.
The Y W C A Wednesday evening Bible class will resume tonight at 6 50 at the Y W C A. This is the first meeting since July and Miss Wil frey asks all members to attend if possible to meet and greet.
Readable text notes discussions about plans for the winter study period. Mentions students and instructors discussing schedule adjustments and coursework focus.
Police report states a traveling bag belonging to P. H. Shay was stolen from his automobile parked near Cascade Park. The bag contained a suit of clothes a watch and an Illinois license card.
Frank S Nessle and Bessie B Nessle guardians of Margaret White seek to take under the will as the estate appraised at 73650.34 dollars. T C Baird guardian of Bella and Joseph H Fisher petitions to sell Wayne township real estate to D C Hancher for 2650 dollars.
Joseph Wojnar reported to police that his auto license tag A-54-143 was stolen overnight from a garage near the Eighth ward engine house. Announcement mentions a law firm with Attorneys A Martin Graham and Charlies Matthews Jr, noting Graham’s former partnership with the late J V Cummingham.
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