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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1908

Page

5

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Endorsed by Doctors

Physicians praise Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments with nonprofessional testimonials. The ad claims it uses native medicinal roots, contains no alcohol, and avoids surgery, promising relief for headache, backache, abdominal distress, and other feminine disorders, plus privacy in consultations. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative and regulator.

Feina Pieres Cace R. Verce Pierce

B & C Shops Shorten Hours Amid Rail Line Talks

The Baltimore and Ohio shops at New Castle Junction cut daily hours from ten to nine due to partial appropriation exhaustion. Pittsburg capitalists proposed selling their short Ohio river line to Pittsburg and Lake Erie with possible Vanderbilt involvement to connect and compete with Cleveland and Pittsburgh lines.

New Castle Junction Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pittsburg Ohio River Beaver Lake Erie Vanderbilt System Midland J. N. Pew Vanderbilt Cleveland & Pittsburg Pennsylvania New Castle

Evangelist Orr Delivers Costly Power Sermon at Ellwood City

Rev. W. W. Orr, conducting meetings at the casino rink, presented Cost of Spiritual Power to a large audience. He urged that true power comes from righting wrongs and applying Christ's teachings, with time and willingness as key costs. The afternoon talk, For Jesus Sake, emphasized holiness as essential to Christian work and joy. A 75 voice choir under Rev. Staum accompanied the services, with more events planned at the United Presbyterian church and Casino rink.

Ellwood City W. W. Orr Casino Rink God Christ Evangelist Jesus Staum United Presbyterian Church Casino

Fisherman Nets Giant Unnamed Bass In Connoquenessing

A local resident from Klondyke hauled a claimed 17 pound bass after a half hour struggle in the Connoquenessing. The catcher did not give his name and only shared the tale with a few observers. Some doubt the bass identification though others insist a fish of that size would overwhelm a man. The fish was eaten, leaving only the fisherman’s word.

Changes Forecast in Pennsylvania Lines Executive Ranks

Reports from Pittsburg indicate upcoming shifts among senior officials of the Pennsylvania lines east and west of Pittsburg. No word on changes reached New Castle while executives prepare for the fall meeting. A new conductors’ car report form will tally net ton weight of all cars including empty and loaded cars.

Pennsylvania Lines New Castle Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad

Ellwood City Paves Key Thoroughfares Ready for Traffic

Ellwood City reports rapid paving progress on Spring avenue near Second Street with completion expected by week end. Fifth Street between Lawrence and Crescent Avenues has just been paved and Wayne and Park Avenues are finished. The main routes are brick paved enabling year round travel for business and residents.

Ellwood City Spring Avenue Second Street Fifth Street Lawrence Crescent Avenues Wayne Park Avenues

Phelps Returns Home Amid Untold Squirrel Kills Tales

H W Phelps of the Shelby company came back from Michigan three weeks after promising sensational squirrel kills. Friends push for explanation as he arrives tanned fat and happy but fails to show any proof of his wondrous northern hunts.

H. W. Phelps Shelby Company Wilds Michigan

Kitchen shower honors Earl and Allie Shaner at home

About 40 friends gathered for a kitchen shower at the Shaner residence. The event celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shaner who recently married in Spencer West Virginia. The couple will reside in the area and receive many useful pieces for their culinary department.

W. E B. Shaner Earl Shaner

Harmony line station nearly ready for occupancy

The Harmony line’s new station is about ready for occupancy and should open by early next week. The building’s woodwork is finished and interior finishing touches are underway. The structure houses a ticket office baggage and waiting rooms and is painted deep green with maroon trimmings. The interior finishing uses yellow pine.

Jack Dkve Returns From Butler to Visit Friends

Jack Dkve has returned from Butler and traveled to the sister town to call on friends. He planned a brief stay but extended it several days. Locals say lady friends contributed to the overstaying, a detail he has not denied.

Jack Dkve Butler Jack

Local residents visit New Castle on business and leisure

F. E. Poister, attorney John H. Butner, and Borough Solicitor J. W. Humphrey were in New Castle on business yesterday. Miss Nell Parker began a course at Butcher's business college in Beaver Falls. Miss Edna Davidson of New Brighton visited Philo Cunningham, and Wilson Seawright of New Brighton stayed with Miss Elizabeth Cunningham in Wayne township on Sunday.

F. E. Poister New Castle John H. Butner J. W. Humphrey Nell Parker Butcher's Business College Beaver Falls Edna Davidson New Brighton Philo Cunningham Wilson Seawright Elizabeth Cunningham Wayne Township

Zelienople and Harmony Visitors And Local Notes

Miss Earla Kline visits Butler while John Gelbach of Ellwood City is in town. Several Butler visitors include John Lauten and Thomas Boliver. Emma Lanters visits with brother John Lanters. Jim Hickox and wife of New Castle spend Sunday in Zelienople. George Wier of Rochester visits Jacob Endres. C. B. McBride of Hubbard Ohio visits Stephen Lockwood. Henry Holstein and family return from Washington state. Ellsworth Stokey of Pittsburgh visits his father Charles Stokey. Old People’s Home holds reception Thursday September 10. Gibson family of Pittsburgh visiting Will Gibson of the extension. Mrs Philip Householder and daughter Carrie of Pittsburgh visit Jacob Schaffer. A. J. Coates of San Francisco stops with sister Mrs A. D. Sisson en route to New York. Charles Goehring returns from synod trip to Michigan featuring a steamboat ride on the lakes.

John Gelbach Ellwood City John Lauten Thomas Boliver Emma Lanters John Lanters Jim Hickox New Castle Zelienople George Wier Rochester Jacob Endres C. B. McBride Hubbard, O Stephen Lockwood Henry Holstein Harmony Washington State Ellsworth Stokey Pittsburg Charles Stokey Mr. Gibson Will Gibson Philip Householder Carrie Jacob Schaffer A. J. Coates San Francisco Cal A. D. Sisson Coates New York Charles Goehring Synod Michigan Lakes Quincy Davy North Liberty Street Will Evans Mahoning Avenue John Holton Edenburg Seventh Ward Grace Oliver Lowellville Mahoningtown Frank Carmen South Liberty Street Edna Wilhelm North Cedar Street Helen Walton North Beaver Township Clyde Arnold Wampum Ed Burke Lafayette Street George Fuller Montgomery Avenue Pennsylvania Harry Kline W. J. Davy Vita Butler John Heyman West Cherry Street Mahoning Shenango I. O. Felmee Philadelphia Atlantic City Harold Reese Greer Tin Mill Win Risher East Cherry Street New Castle Stamping Company

Rev Merrill Returns to Lead Mahoningtown Methodist Church

Reverend R N Merrill is welcomed back as pastor of the Seventh ward congregation for the coming year. He has strengthened the church since taking charge a year ago and anticipates continued growth. Other notes report on district pastor assignments and social events including a Women’s Missionary society basket picnic and local residents’ visits and illnesses across Mahoningtown and nearby areas.

Mahoningtown C. C. Merrill Mahoningtown Methodist Richard Nye Merrill Jamestown N. Y Erie Merrill West Pittsburg Savannah Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Catherine Pitzer Youngstown Seventh Ward

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