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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1908

Page

5

Two Jurors Excused From Duty In Pitt County Court

Criminal court session with Judge Porter heard jurors called. two excused including G W Perkins due to family sickness and Robert Withers. Jacob Barr of Ellwood City sick. Other motions heard. several appeals filed regarding street grading costs and benefits. Judge Porter noted possible release for others if not selected for murder trial.

G. W. Perkins New Wilmington Robert Withers Fifth Ward William J. Moffatt Katherine Maloney C. H. Young the Commonwealth James Neville Emma C. Henderson Cunningham Street Anna B. Townsend Liberty Street Marion J. Turner Lafayette Street H. K. Gregory Union Township Smithfield Street Bluff Street

The Pinkham Remedy Promises Restorative Health

A vintage health claim extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for feminine ills. The letter from Mrs. Mattie Copenhaver asserts relief from severe disorders after usage, touting decades of testimonials and inviting readers to write for advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Mass.

Mattie Copenhaver 21St St Parsons Kans Lydia EK. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Ellwood City council reads water contracts without action

Ellwood City council met in a special session to pay bills and transfer funds to paving. Water ordinances and contracts were read with no action. the next meeting will address the ordinance. Paving estimates for Fifth street and Park avenue were read and will be acted upon after street committee review.

Ellwood City Fifth Street Park Avenue

Westward Visit Delights For Mrs Johnston And Hazen

Mrs T W Johnston and her brother 8 M Hazen write from Marcus Iowa that their six week western journey is enjoyable. They report travel pleasures and meetings with relatives, noting they have not been west for years and treat the trip as discovering a new country. They expect to return home in early November.

T. W. Johnston 8. M. Hazen West Marcus Iowa Mrs. Johnston Mr. Hazen

Beagle Poisoning Adds to Local dog Deaths

The beagle owned by John McConahy was found dead Monday in the yard after being chained for months. Authorities note this poisoning mirrors a prior case, a St. Bernard owned by E. E. Cleveland at the Lawrence hotel, where the dog was kept confined year round.

John McConahy St. Bernard of E

Archie McBride Heads to New York Coney Island Visit

Archie McBride travels from town to New York visiting relatives over Sunday and plans a trip to the famed resort at Coney Island. Mrs. McBride accompanies him as he aims for a carefree, enjoyable outing while the children stay behind.

Archie McBride Coney Island New York

Local Notes On Visitors And A Bicycle Injury Recovery

J W Humphrey was in New Castle on business yesterday. Ada Edwards of Alliance Ohio visits Mrs W E Renner in Sec ond street. Mrs Alex Twentier and children return from Evans City. Reese James fully recovers from a bicycle accident. Frank Ripper spends vacation with uncle Alex Twentier at the Central hotel and returns home.

J. W. Humphrey New Castle Ada Edwards Alliance W. E. Renner Second Street Alex Twentier Evans City Reese James Frank Ripper Central Hotel

Explosion at Allen's Garage Burns Worker and Damages Car

A gas line explosion at the Lawrence Auto Allen's Garage on South Mercer Street injured W. N. Simpson and damaged Miss Rachel Wallace's car. Simpson, burned on face and hands, was removed to a hospital after being treated in the office. the garage building caught fire but other damage was minor.

W. N. Simpson Rachel Wallace Lawrence Auto Company Allen’s South Mercer Street Simpson

American Railway Em ployes and Investors' association formed

Chicago September 15 prominent railway officials and labor leaders organized Monday a new group named The American Railway Employees and Investors' association. Key figures include Warren S. Stone grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and P K Morrissey grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.

Chicago American Railway Employes and Investors’ Association Warren S. Stone The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers P. K Morrisey Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen

Rev D M Cleland Delivers Address in Pittsburg

Rev D M Cleland of New Wilmington spoke at Pittsburg yesterday during the second session of the Pittsburg School of Methods held Monday under the Western Pennsylvania Training School for Adult Foreigners.

D. M. Cleland New Wilmington Pittsburg Pitsburg School of Methods Western Pennsylvania Training School

Tuition, Board and Labor Battle in Ellwood City

In Ellwood City on September 15, James Genevive contests a $42 labor bill, $15 board, and $34 tuition charged by Professor Vincent Bianchi who recently formed a brass band. Genevive claims five months of tuition was to be free and that he helped organize the band in exchange for his sons’ musical education. The case, before Squire M. W. Kelley, includes disputed accounts for 15 days of labor and 21 days of board, with both sides using lawyers. ruling pending.

Ellwood City Vincent Bianchi James Genevive Squire M. W. Kelley Genevive Squire Genevives Bianchi J. W. Humphrey John H. Bittner Esquire

Officials Tour Local Plant Inspect Shelby Company Team

A party of Pittsburg officials from National Tube spent the day examining the local plant. Accompanied by H. S. White of Shelby, they conducted a thorough inspection and expressed great satisfaction with local conditions and the plant’s potential.

Pittsburg National Tube Company H. S. White Shelby Company

Beaver Falls Old Home Week Draws Big Crowd

Old home week started Monday at Beaver Falls with over 100 people traveling to attend the show. Railroad companies plan several special trains to carry large parties down the valley during the week.

Beaver Falls

Y Night Opens Woman's Temperance Union Convention

The twenty third Lawrence County YWCTU convention opened at the First Baptist church with Miss Frances Jones winning the silver medal for best declamation. Contestants included Miss Tillie Leeper Miss Sue Cramer Miss Margaret Fulkerson and Miss Eleanor Crawford. Rev C S Brooks presented the medal. other participants sang and prayed as the event began. Another medal contest will follow.

Frances Jones Lawrence County Chicago Elizabeth Sharp the Loyal Temperance Legion C. S. Brooks James Blackwood E. N. Baer Tillie Leeper Edenburg Cain Sue Cramer Margaret Fulkerson Eleanor Crawford Nellie Hoffmaster Rev. Brooks

Superintendent R T Brown Talks Shelby Tube Goods In Philly

Superintendent R T Brown of the Standard works of the Shelby Tube company left for Philadelphia yesterday and will be away several days in the interests of the company.

R. T. Brown Standard Works Shelby Tube Company Philadelphia

Prohibition Campaign Push Aims For Chafin Support

Lawrence county Prohibitionists seek Eugene Chafin of Illinois as presidential candidate to spark a big central meeting here. If secured, follow up with countywide meetings led by Rev. Fish of Washington county and other speakers in every voting precinct to replicate the campaign plan.

Lawrence County Eugene Chafin Illinois Prohibition Chafin Rev. Fish Washington County Congress

Young competitors invited by YWCTU notice

Any young people desiring to compete may notify any officer of the Y W C T U.

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Church gatherings outline week including rallies and meetings

The Young Men's class will meet at First Christian Church at 7 30 Tuesday evening Section Two gathers with Mrs Jo seph Johnson on Pittsburg street Wednesday afternoon for Rally Day Sunday schools at Central Presbyterian and First Baptist set special observances The First Baptist Men's club will host a banquet at the church Thursday evening launching the year’s meetings

Joseph Johnson Pittsburg Street Central Presbyterian Church The First Baptist Church

Holiness League Meeting In New Castle at Epworth

An Epworth Methodist church gathering of the New Castle Holiness association was held last evening with an address by Rev. J. McDonald formerly of Epworth. He will lead his final New Castle appearance Wednesday at his old church prayer meeting.

New Castle

Winter Apple Crop Said To Be Spoiled

Farmers in Lawrence County report the winter apple crop ruined by prolonged drought. Ground is covered with fallen apples that could have been saved if rain had fallen.

Lawrence County

Rev Ernest Craft’s Sensational Play About Ferdinand Earle

Rev Ernest Craft, once based in Youngstown, has written a sensational play founded on the life of Ferdinand Pinney Earle.

Ernest Craft Ferdinand Pinney Earle Youngstown

Rain Ahead Says Weather Man For Farmers

The weather man predicts approaching storms from the North Pacific and a West Indian system from the southwestern coast. Parts of the disturbance are likely to reach the area soon, bringing rain that will come too late to help potatoes and corn, which are already damaged or being harvested.

North Pacific

Street Fair Planned in Columbiana Saturday

Columbiana Ohio schedules a large street fair for Saturday featuring vendors, activities, and community participation in the downtown area.

Columbiana, O

Barn Fire Destroys John Crill Farm Near Greenville

A large barn belonging to John Crill near Greenville burned yesterday along with the season's crops. Firefighters battled the flames but the structure and stored produce were consumed. No injuries reported.

John Crill Greenville

Every Fourth Man Is a Lawbreaker in New York

Startling statistics show one in four New Yorkers may infringe laws. Police records report 204,119 arrests last year with top causes including disorderly conduct and intoxication. Street trouble accounts for about 20 percent of incidents affecting visitors.

New Yorker New York

Forest Fire Near Warren Doused By Local Farmers

A forest fire raged near Warren Ohio yesterday and was extinguished by the concerted effort of local farmers who banded together to fight the flames.

Warren, O

Carpenters Leave for Salt Lake City

Charles Dorr and W S Sedwick from the Carpenters and Joiners union depart for Salt Lake City Utah to represent the New Castle lodge at the United Brotherhood national convention opening Monday. The two say they expect a delightful trip and experience.

Charles Dorr W.S. Sedwick Carpenters and Joiners’ Union Salt Lake City Utah United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners New Castle

Italians Plan Liberty Day Celebration Next Sunday

Italians of Youngstown announce a large Liberty Day event for next Sunday. One ward school in Youngstown is crowded with pupils, prompting only half day sessions.

Youngstown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Porter E. Norman Martin Wayne Township Edwin Logan Clara Emery Mont Emery Homer C. Drake H. W. Grigsby Robert Steel Johnston's Lawrence Ave Millwood City Geney Thigis Nqta E Hea Spectacle Co Eugene Heard Ellwood City News Council Ellwood Personals R. R Prof. Bianchi Labor Shelby Works May Co Ohio Cleveland United States America W.C.T.U Miss Frances Jones First Baptist Holiness League Youngstown, O Wheeling, W. VA New Castle, PA Guttridge & Rand E. Washington Street Times All Work Carpenters Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark N. J
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