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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
2
Mrs R W Skinner president of the Lawrence County Women's Christian Temperance union issues the call for the twenty third annual convention to be held at the First Church in the city on September 14 to 16. county unions urged to send representatives and department superintendents will report their work with time limits.
Miss Esther Clark of Youngstown was seriously bitten when she tried to separate two Sav age bulldogs.
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine relieves tiredness headaches and nervous exhaustion affecting heart lungs and stomach It features a testimonial from Marie Harris of Piqua Ohio praising Nervine and Dr Miles Liver Pills and notes the Miles Medical Co guarantees satisfaction with purchases
Labor day events in Butler drew praise for New Castle participants. The Times calls them gentlemen and favors future visits. Butler Eagle notes 400 New Castle unions marching with the band, escorted by the city’s laborers, and warm welcomes along Main Street.
A West Pittsburg group led by D. C. Briggs, famed coon hunter, camped on Cruso's island in the Beaver. They pursued a raccoon late Saturday night as the animal crossed the river nine times, leaving men and dogs exhausted but hopeful for a roast feast at daybreak.
The Moravia team lost Monday to the New Castle Yaps 5 to 1 in the first game with Perry earning the win. In the afternoon Moravia rebounded to a 9 to 3 victory as Mc Chesney pitched for Moravia.
Two ball games played Monday between the Simpson club of New Castle and West Pittsburg on West Pittsburg grounds. Forenoon score 3 to 6 with New Castle leading. afternoon score 6 to 8 with West Pittsburg prevailing.
T. A. Cassady of Woodsford C general agent for the Traders Oil company conducted business in West Pittsburg and vicinity on Monday.
Carl Frisbee of Cleveland visits W S McMahan in River drive and Mrs George Pettengill calls on friends in town. Miss Retta Veon visits Mr and Mrs Samuel Miller in Riverway while Fred Schmidt returns from Pittsburg. Homer Miller family and Viola vacation in West Pittsburg for Labor Day. Mrs George Waller returns from New York and Atlantic City after three weeks. Joseph Snyder Jr and Mr Mrs Richard Cosgrove tour Butler on Labor Day. Switchboard relocation planned from Safety Armorite to West Pittsburg Realty on Mill street. Local visitors include Ellsworth McCoy John Netsch and others from New Castle.
Mt Jackson news notes the North Beaver schools will open Monday September 7. Visits include R H Gibson of Pittsburg with sister Mrs Stephen Steel, and Mr and Mrs W S Clark of New Castle who spent Sunday with R Clark. John A Kelso and family visited J W Cooper in Grand Island Nebraska. Harris McCelland buys Clark and Sons milk route with start September 15. Dr H E Zimmerman grows weaker, illness long standing, feared not to recover.
Letters of administration granted for Emma Johnston of Hazel Dell to W W Johnston. Administration letters issued for Elizabeth Carter of New Castle to Charles C Robingson. Letters testamentary given for Levina Mitcheltree to Mary M Patterson.
Read as a note on the Mercer county fair showings inviting visitors to view the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station exhibit. Event runs September 23 to 25.
Attorneys for Anabelo Lombardi press last minute appeal to Governor Stuart seeking a two month respite before the September 29 execution. Ministers, business leaders and lawyers across the county send letters urging clemency as Lombardi awaits a pardon board review on October 23.
Pick Lee pleaded guilty in court to selling liquor without a license and faces sentencing later. Anna Diletto entered a nolle contendre plea to adultery. John Bodmar’s aggravated assault case was nolle pressed with costs paid.
An early legislative measure aims to restrict arming of unlawful foreigners and limit weapon possession. Coal counties officials in Luzerne Northumberland Dauphin Lackawanna and Schuylkill counties push for an act with possible license or reward features. Scranton and Altoona show strong sentiment against foreigners buying or handling arms due to murders.
Football practice will start Monday afternoon at New Castle High School. The coaching choice remains unsettled but a capable leader is expected to guide the eleven. Wesr Emrich, last year’s standout plunging full back, enrolled today and will seek his former position.
Little work is being done at present by the Perry Furnace Company on its new quarries near West Pittsburg. Construction of a stone crusher has begun but is moving slowly.
Foreman Richard Stokes of New Castle Pennsylvania credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing severe kidney trouble and backache. He reports lasting relief after early use and again after a later attack, urging others to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name—Doan's.
Extensive renovations are underway at the old Phillips home on Phillips Street to convert it into a hospital run by the Franciscan sisters. The overhaul includes repainting woodwork and renovating every floor with plans to open to the public by October 1 if plans proceed as expected.
Ralph Thomas of Galbreath avenue seeks the organist and choir director position at a major Connellsville church. Previously he led music at St. John's church in Sharon and is regarded as a rising Western Pennsylvania musician. He studied at Dana Musical Institute in Warren Ohio last year.
A growing wave of Fifth ward youth plans to pursue higher education this coming year. Past participation at colleges has been low, but the fall enrollment from the ward is expected to rise well above previous levels.
Ed Miller of Moravia Street is bedridden with rheumatism. Frank Powers of Shenango Township visited West Pittsburg yesterday. Frank Osborne of South Mill Street moved to East Long Avenue. Miss Eunice Davis of South Mercer Street returns from Braddock after a stay. Will Masters of South Jefferson Street, a Baltimore and Ohio fireman, received his annual vacation and left yesterday for a 10 days trip to Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr A R Rich formerly of Du Bois is appointed to Epworth church and Rev G B W Phillips new Grace church pastor. They arrive late this week with families and will occupy pulpits Sunday. Rich served six years as Clarion district superintendent and was active as conference secretary.
U S authorities seek arrest over the suspension of the First National Bank of Niles Ohio. The wanted man eluded U S Marshal Chandler and is said to be abroad. Investigators warn the losses grow with irregularities and discrepancies and may total about 400000 dollars.
John Becker a Roumanian lies dying in a hospital from a knife wound in the back. Anello Vita an Italian is jailed in South Sharon on charges of stabbing Becker after a dispute at the main gate of the National Malleable Casting company where workers sought employment. A crowd watched as the assault occurred and Vita was later placed on a street car and surrendered to police.
The Erie conference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Jamestown named two local men. J. W. Reis will serve at the Stockton church in the Erie district and Charles Campbell, of this city, will supply at the Fertigs church in the Franklin district. Rev. H. M. Conway moves from this city to the First church of Warren.
Rev. Andrew Magill, longtime pastor of the Second United Presbyterian Church in this city, has accepted a call to serve the Brooklyn Reformed Church in New York. The move ends his years of service locally.
Walter Raub transacted business in New Bedford Saturday. Residents and visitors from New Castle Youngstown Butler County and Sharon were seen in town weekend, with several family visits and a church meeting at the Christian church. Forthcoming visits include Niagara and Toronto trips by Miss Nellie Hoffmaster and Miss Annie Mitchelltree. Mayme Fenton improves after illness and hosts in town.
MISSING. J. E. Chapel an elderly man M Taylor and James O Hara boys are missing from Youngstown and police are asked to locate them.
Druggist McKee explains the store backs Dr Howard’s specific for constipation and dyspepsia with a money back guarantee. The Howard company allows a half price 25 cent bottle for quick introductory sale and so far no returns. The offer remains while stocks last for those with constipation sick headache dizziness or indigestion.
Theatrical press agents promise a lively show with George Sidney starring in Busy Izzy’s Boodle on September 11. A full cast, elaborate costumes, and striking scenery are reported as the new production aims to awe audiences with color and spectacle.
A military sensational drama The French Spy opens at the opera house presented by Grahame Stock company. The show blends comedy and elaborate scenery with new specialties between acts. Thursdays feature Ostler Joe with three novelties and a mastiff named Duke in a staged setting with lead actress Miss Lillian Dean in a sheath gown.
Four cases were argued before Judge Porter on Tuesday afternoon. The Hartzel case against Western Allegheny Railroad sought a rehearing on a motion for a new trial with Akens for the plaintiff and Norman Martin for the defendant. The Douds case against Manufacturers Light and Heat involved motions for a new trial with Norman Martin for the plaintiff and Wylie McCaslin for the defendant. In Haggerty versus Haggerty et al., Samuel Haggerty committee represented the plaintiff while W D Wallace and William McElwee defended.
A cutting affray in Sharpsville Monday night left Vo rello Scorpi stabbed with a sti letto. He is at Sharon hospital in a serious condition. His assistant was jailed.
One of the region’s largest Italian celebrations unfolds in Grove City drawing several thousand visitors to the event with vibrant street scenes and cultural displays.
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