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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
17
Citizens favor the water committee contract over the company proposal. The committee plan sets minimum 30 cents per thousand gallons and 27.50 per hydrant yearly, while the company proposes 40 cents minimum and 45 per hydrant. A pamphlet comparing both was mailed to residents.
Chief of Police Ed Reilley and Burgess John H Hossler had a busy session arresting 11 men for drinking and disorderly conduct. Four released for first offenses, seven given nominal fines plus costs, with four detained in a raid on a foreign boarding house near the quarry and others on Lawrence avenue after midnight.
Charles Bowser of Park Gate was locked up Sunday evening in the borough lock-up on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was arrested for firing a pistol in the Park Gate district in a Western style affair. He allegedly received liquor from men who were underage and the incident caused no known injuries. He may be sent to Beaver unless the matter is settled.
The Forge team, after winning the town championship by defeating Shelby three games to two, plans a trip to Beaver Valley with supporters from the area. They aim to test the Beaver Valley Independents and see how they fare against them in the lower valley.
Frank Ripper of Pittsburg vacations in town and is recognized as Alex Twentier’s nephew from the Central hotel. He represents Spiral Spring company of Pittsburg and hails from Evans City originally.
Forge defeats Shelby 12 to 2 to claim the amateur county championship. C Ed Brown, sporting editor, will provide a full game account on the sport page in today’s issue.
The Brier Hill Iron and Coal Company completed its new furnace, marking a milestone in its industrial capacity and production potential. The project completion signifies enhanced efficiency and expanded output for the firm.
Ellwood City saw more than 1,000 men and boys attend Evangelist W W Orr as he preached on The Devil's Detective. He urged raising 130 to cover hall costs, and praised the audience’s orderly support to avoid further money appeals.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held a Sunday outing on the Wallace farm near Hazel Dell. Over 200 members and friends attended, and the committee provided for feeding several hundred, making it one of the best enjoyed events.
T. O. Patterson of New Castle was a visitor in town yesterday. Mrs. Alexander Twentier and her children are visiting Evans City for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buckham and son Edward of Mercer spent the day here yesterday. Mrs. F C Tolbert and son Richard with Mrs. D W Robertson have returned from Bala Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Basnecker of Evans City were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C W Lam yesterday.
Police action prevented a major fire at St. Joseph's Catholic church during a Sunday 4 PM devotion. A candleabra tilted toward wax flowers on the altar and flames began to creep, with swift intervention likely saving the building from serious damage.
The Forty Hours devotion is underway at St Josephs church beginning Sunday with high mass and continuing all day today until Tuesday morning nine oclock. Assisting priests include Rev Father Eger Rev Father Moos Rev Father Padoline Rev Father Rosenstein and Father Vogt from Verona.
Advert claims Parisian Sage restores dull hair and cures dandruff within weeks. Customer testimonials cite dramatic improvements and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Item priced at 50 cents a bottle from Geo. W. Clutton in New Castle or direct from Giroux Manufacturing Co. Buffalo NY.
Hillside in New Wilmington hosted a reception by Mrs. R M Russell for new women faculty members and town students to foster acquainted social ties. The event featured an afternoon tea and was described as well planned and successful.
Wireless from the steamship Ponce reports a stowaway found in the second cabin on the second day out from New York. The man, named Juan Ramirez from Mayaguez Porto Rico, had not eaten for two days and had no money. He says he was lured by tales of wealth in New York.
The Valley furnace at Youngstown will be blown in some time this week.
Mrs. H. M. Wise spent Friday in Pittsburg. Miss Vene Bentel returned yesterday from Wooster Ohio. Miss Jane LeGore came home to LeGore Maryland after a three week visit with Miss Nell Goehring. Mrs. T. Doud returned after several days with Pittsburg friends. Her mother Mrs. Butscher returned home in Parkersburg West Virginia after visiting for weeks.
The body of Antonio Popeo a local cook was found along the Erie tracks in Youngstown with a crushed skull. Police investigated the death as a possible homicide and searched for clues and suspects in the area.
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