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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
10
John J. Shreiner age 68 a thrifty farmer near Cooperstown hanged himself in his barn after a year of grief following his wife’s death. A hired man Albert Weaver witnessed the final act as Shreiner, wearing the wrong shoes, left for the barn and ended his life by tying a halter to a timber and a wagon end.
In Washington on September 12 1908 the forecast tracks disturbances across the continent from the 18th to the 22nd with warm and cool waves and frost in northern regions. Next disturbances reach the Pacific coast by the 25th with storms to follow across the west and continental weather shifting to near summer heat afterward.
Ten or twelve members of the Knights of Columbus from this city traveled to Beaver Falls Friday evening to assist in initiating a large class of candidates. The local party returned at midnight.
G T Kirby, from the London games executive committee, blasts British officials for prejudice in a pamphlet sent to U S colleges. He accuses them of coaching athletes, shouting with megaphones, and asking Americans to sit during the national anthem. He contests Halswell’s 400 meter foul claim and the Yankee forfeiture in the race.
Louis Lippman 33 a former trusted employee of Knauth Machold Kuhn is held in Buffalo on a charge of larceny 151.13. Books are being reviewed and the shortage is expected to reach about 150000. He attempted to manipulate the market with a few thousand dollars and fled last night. False entries allegedly covered his embezzlement for months.
New York reports Dr Edward Lee, a former Omaha physician, states that since Dr Frederick Rustin suffered a college brain contusion he became mentally weak. Lee knew Rustin at Yale and in Omaha after graduation. Rustin showed promise as a surgeon but grew despondent. Lee also says Dr Austin used no drugs.
Returning from Saxonburg, George Frazier and Harry Somers of Freeport, with two young women, were held up by two highwaymen and robbed of 35 dollars. One robber covered the group with a revolver while the other searched the men's pockets.
On the Brockville steamer The News party sails west from Montreal toward Prescott along the St Lawrence. The group tours canals and 18 locks over 30 miles, views the Lachine rapids, and notes arc light bordered canals. The trip includes a planned itinerary through Toronto Niagara Falls and a Canadian National Fair. the girls entertain with serenades and postcard writing while observers remark at heavy postcard purchases.
Shenango township quarries discharge all tonnage quarrymen amid wage dispute. Management announces shift to day-wage basis as a remedy to recent labor tensions including a strike by over 50 workers for higher pay and the removal of the weighmaster. Operations to begin Monday with day workers in place.
Manager James Fenimore Lee of the Coliseum and Harry Montford of the White Rats of America arranged that ten White Rats shares would be bought to feature four headline acts on each Coliseum bill this season. Mooney will travel to New York to sign contracts. The deal makes the White Rats stockholders in 27 theatres in the state. The call lasted 35 minutes and cost 32.08 dollars.
Seven Ohio counties will vote on a local option measure soon. Officials say the move could affect zoning and local control. Citizens may see petitions, polls, and potential ballot wording as the votes approach.
Chairman W. W. Stevenson announces appointments to fill vacancies on the county committee. Dr. H. L. Zerner is named in the first precinct of the Second Ward. C. F. Buchanan and J. E. Butler are appointed in Ellwood City’s second and third precincts. E. L. Houk and Frank Shoaff are added in Shenango township’s first and third precincts. No precincts had elected committee members at the last election. Stevenson seeks campaign speakers and corresponds with headquarters.
Stewart M. Bryce son of Senator Calvin S. Bryce is pronounced insane. His brother W K Bryce seeks commitment and a commission to manage a $6000 yearly estate. Bryce was released from Sanford Hall last May and remains under Dr A H Montgomery care. His wife may contest the guardianship proceedings.
Members of the German Christian church at Cooks Corners near Youngstown report ongoing trouble during services. A crowd locked the doors from outside, threw decayed fruit into the meeting, and disrupted a sermon attended by about 25 youths. Church leaders vow to press arrest.
Sharon Pa Sept 12 Harry Rodgers suffered a torso wound when a torpedo fragment from a Bessemer railroad engine exploded during a woods walk near Pardoe He was taken to Grove City hospital with what may be fatal injuries.
New York reports Hudson Maxim, famed inventor of the Maxim smoke less powder and other devices, is now devoting efforts to a life saving cure using chlorides and static electricity. Cabinet drawings are on file at the patent office, awaiting proper electric power.
The forty hours devotion begins at St Josephs church with high mass on Sunday morning. St Monicas church in Wampum will hold the service on Thursday of the following week.
Advertises Samose as a remedy for underweight and emaciation. Claims rapid weight gain and improved vitality with visible changes in one week. Money-back guarantee by McKee's Medicine Store if proper weight and vigor are not restored.
Carpenters of the district will assemble in Youngstown Saturday night to discuss trade conditions. Delegates will attend from Niles Warren Sharon New Castle and Ellwood City. The Stoneboro fair runs September 29 to October 2 1908 featuring the famous Bickett family aerialists and other attractions.
August Belmont arrives from Europe aboard the Lusitania and reports improved market sentiment for American securities abroad. He denies rumors of tension with the Rothschilds and plans to race horses in England and France while establishing a breeding farm near Dieppe to advance his European racing interests.
A. L. Weigel of Harmony was bound over to keep the peace by Judge James M. Galbreath after his wife accused him of attempting to cut her throat with a razor and chloroform her while she slept. The couple, married 11 years, have three children.
Ten masked men entered John Ashton’s residence in Norristown and clubbed him with black jacks before ransacking the house. They took $15, a gold watch and chain, and a revolver. Ashton is reported in serious condition.
With 578 pupils enrolled, Struthers schools lack room and the school board faces tough decisions on how to accommodate the growing student body. The notice also advertises the Stoneboro fair set for September 29 to October 2, 1908.
Purdue of Butler visited here on Wednesday. Emma and Sadie Bloom of Rochester visit with their brother H B Bloom. Agnes Ross and son Jack of Annisville visit Lizzie Cook. Herman Breimer guests of G R Boyer in Harmony. Fred Eyles and relatives from Northside Pittsburg stay near Niagara Falls. Jane Goehring travels to visit Rev S M Goehring of Sugarhill. Goehring just returned from Denver.
Notice from CITY OF NEW CASTLE WATER COMPANY states no persons may connect to service pipes or mains unless licensed plumbers. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Water closets must be tank pattern and approved. illegal work includes installing or removing fixtures.
Sharon milk dealers raise the price of milk from seven to ten cents per quart signaling higher costs for shoppers and local grocers.
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