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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

4

New Castle News Company contact and notice details

New Castle News announces publication details including location at Corner Sycamore Street and Apple Alley, partnership of Mrs E Treadwell and Ed L Rentz, and rates for subscriptions. It invites public correspondence from all parts of the county and directs payments and communications to the News Company address in New Castle, Pa.

THE News Company Sycamore Street Apple Alley Wnets the News Company Comany New Castle

Getting Through School Warns Against Rushed Education

Washington County Superintendent Crumner urges reform of the rushed schooling system. He cites New Castle’s crowded high school and the loss of fundamentals, calling for the reestablishment of the ninth grade and more ward school facilities to provide a steadier, older-fashioned education.

Washington Crumrne l Washington County New Castle New Castle High School de Sdy

Republican Predicament Faces Pennsylvanians at Campaign Open

Loyal Republicans in Pennsylvania confront a dilemma as opposition to the Penrose organization grows. Many favor Taft and a strong state plurality but fear Penrose-led victory in this fall and the likely credit for steering the legislature’s senatorial choice next year.

Wilkes-Barre Andrews Penrose Taft

Penrose Shifts Tactics Amid Taft Support in Pennsylvania

The text outlines William Penrose bending to aid Taft after opposing him, noting Taft surmounted Foraker and Penrose factions. It claims independents in Pennsylvania lacked leadership, allowing Penrose to gain undisputed influence and credit for Taft’s popularity in the state this fall.

Taft Penrose Foraker Ring Pennsylvania

THAT BOND DISPUTE AT BOARD MEETING

The United States Fidelity and Guaranty company is expected to seek cancellation of City Treasurer Charles Co Duff’s bond at a special school board session. The firm previously canceled with city councils and faces skepticism from the board, which finds no grounds to cancel its contract with the school system. The issue has not yet been discussed by the school board but is likely to be examined.

Board of Education United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company Charles Co. Duff

Carrie Nation Seethes at Taft Visit in Cincinnati

Carrie Nation arrives in Cincinnati and confronts Taft about the canteen issue. She denounces Taft as aligned with liquor interests and vows to oppose him and the Republican ticket. Roosevelt’s stance on supporting Taft remains unsettled, with possible independent action if the campaign demands it.

Carrie Nation Cincinnati Fountain Squire Taft Pike Street George Hamill Nation Carrie

Textor Hurt In Rooftop Fall On Pittsburg Street

W L Textor of 21 Kurtz street was seriously injured Tuesday morning around 11 o clock while working on a porch roof on Pittsburg street. He fell and was found unconscious by his father H L Textor, and taken to Walnut street residence where doctors reported severe injuries and critical condition.

W. L. Textor Kurtz Street Textor H. L. Textor Pittsburg Street Walnut Street

Silly Cranks and Wit Fill Local Gossip

A collage of quips and short items off the Chicago News and St. Louis Post-Dispatch humor pages. Jests touch on vigilance, taxes, sermons, corn roasts, brides, and public figures with light satire and sharp one liners.

One Heart Beat Unites Perry and Rawinsky in Salem

Mayor Harry J. Lusk united Elijah S. Perry and Florence Rawinsky in marriage this morning. The groom, about 50 years old and a widower, and the bride, aged about 22, appeared happy as they exchanged vows and walked toward Salem, Ohio where they reside. Witnesses included Hon. Thomas Marshall and local police officers as guests, with the mayor sharing a brief kiss with the bride during the signing of the papers.

Harry J. Lusk Elijah S. Perry Florence Rawinsky Salem Thomas Marshall John Eberle Thomas Spiers Carl Gaston Thomas McClusky

Local visitors and hospital updates in the region

New Bedford hosts Clyde Sharp and family from Pittsburg visiting Sharp’s father. Miss Leora Davidson of Grove City visits her aunt Mrs. Henrietta Johnson. Miss Price and Miss Thornton of Cleveland stay for the week with Mrs. Frank Cover. Miss Olive Neal improves after typhoid fever in a Pittsburg hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harper Montgomery travel to Wisner Nebraska to see Martin Cunningham. Bessie Miller, once severely burned, is now improving. Mrs. H. F. Anderson and son Luard of Cleveland and Mrs. C. J. Montgomery of New Castle visit Miss Sade Anderson.

Clyde Sharp Pittsburg Sharp Leora Davidson Grove City Henrietta Johnson Miss Price Miss Thornton Cleveland Frank Cover Olive Neal Harper Montgomery Wisner, Neb Martin Cunningham Bessie Miller H. F. Anderson Luard C. J. Montgomery New Castle Sade Anderson

Carr ie Kerr Visits Pittsburg and Local Outing Noted

Miss Carrie Kerr spent Wednesday in Pittsburg. Orphans enjoy an outing at Cascade Park. Will Goehring left for Bucknell University in Lewisburg. John Lamberton recovers from typhoid fever. Mrs. Elizabeth Titzel and Dr. Joe Titzel visit Mrs. Jane Passavant. Mrs. Bertha Osterling and daughter Bertha Osterling return to Pittsburg after a long stay at their summer home.

Carrie Kerr Pittsburg Cascade Park Will Goehring Bucknell University Lewisburg John Lamberton Elizabeth Titzel Joe Titzel Jane Passavant Philip Osterling Bertha Osterling

Not Quite the Real Thing Yet A Classy Bluff

A witty remark praises a tempting but imperfect substitute for true riches. The speaker notes the allure of the real jeweled loot while appreciating a sophisticated bluff as a satisfying stand in. The tone blends humor with valuation of perception.

Chicago News

Dark Neshannock street pile causes buggy crash injuring Spicer

Last night an excavation on Neshannock avenue near Jere Bauman's home left a dark obstructing dirt mound. M. C. Spicer and companions Charles Gardett and Frank Myers were thrown from a buggy when wheel struck the pile. Spicer suffered a broken leg and serious back injuries. others had minor bruises. The city may face damages if lights on obstructions were required by ordinance.

Neshannock Avenue Jere Bauman M. C. Spicer West North Street Charles Gardett Frank Myers Pennsylvania Avenue Spicer

Brooks Delivers Key Addresses at West Virginia Clergy Meeting

Rev. C. S. Brooks of the First Christian church spoke at the Clarksburg gathering uniting the West Virginia Ministerial association the Missionary society and the C. W. B. M. He presented on Dynamics of a Single Sentence Place and Power of Men in the Church and led a session on men s organizations. Fellow speaker Rev F M Biddle formerly led Central Christian church.

C. S. Brooks First Christian Church Clarksburg W. Va West Virginia Ministerial Association West Virginia Missionary Society West Virginia Brooks F. M. Biddle Central Christian Church

Princeton Social Notes Snapshot From Local Visitations

Miss Fern Bowers visits friends in McKeesport while Princeton High School progresses under Miss Smith. A. L. Jones is homebound with a sore threat. Herb Taylor of Lowellville makes a flying town visit. Scott Kildo reports store improvement with paint. Mrs Wiehr and daughter visit Mrs Frank Blair. Peach and plum crops down due to fruit moths. Mr and Mrs Charles Bander and daughter Gulah visit Banders' parents. Ivan Taylor and Meryl Harlan travel through Pleasant Valley. Miss Sara Jones of New Castle stays with parents Lincoln and Mrs Jones. The Misses Ada Frew Grace Gallagher and Miss Smith of Grove City visit New Castle. Princeton quartet performs music with Have Anchored My Soul as favorite.

Fern Bowers McKeesport Princeton High School Miss Smith A. L. Jones Herb Taylor Lowellville Scott Kildo Wiehr Apdegraph Frank Blair Princeton Charles Bander Gulah

Father of Local Woman 15 Dead

John Richards of Youngstown was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train near East Youngstown while en route to New Castle. His body lay unidentified in a public grave for two days until tattooed initials on his arm confirmed him as the missing father of Mrs. James Murphy. He was 54 and to be exhumed for burial in Greenville, Pennsylvania.

Youngstown John Richards Greenville Richards James Murphy East Front Street New Castle East Baltimore and Ohio J. R Potter's Field Oak Hill

Deaths of the Day Harmon Mielke

Harmon Mielke longtime Big Beaver township resident dies at 78 from paralysis after illness. German-born, lived with son Rheinhold. survived by wife three sons and two daughters in Moravia Pittsburg and Germany. Funeral Friday 10 30 at Reinhold Mielke home Big Beaver township with interment near Petersburg Ohio.

Harmon Mielke Big Beaver Township Rheinhold Mielke Lutherane Church Mielke Rheinhold Lewis Moravia Ferdinand Germany Werner Pittsburg Kumrow Reinhold Mielke Petersburg

Widow of German Origin Dies in Harmony Family Home

Mrs. Margaret Barbara Schaffer died at her son Jacob F. Schaffer’s Harmony home at 4 PM Tuesday after a long illness. Born July 31 1819 in Huettenheim Bavaria she came 56 years ago to marry George H. Schaffer who died in 1867. She was 89 and blind for 25 years living with her son John P. Schaffer in Pittsburg until two months ago. Survived by four children John P Elizabeth Householder George H and Jacob F Schaffer 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A German Lutheran church member for over 50 years the funeral will be held Friday afternoon.

Margaret Barbara Schaffer Jacob F. Schaffer Harmony Schaffer Huettenheim Bavaria Germany George H. Schaffer John P. Schaffer Pittsburg Elizabeth Householder ZeHenople

Abscounding Banker Caught in Brazil Brought Back

A. F. Bonelli, a Cleveland banker and steamship ticket agent, arrested in Brazil and returned to Cleveland. Charged with stealing $30,000 tied to failed remittances to Italy. Deputy Sheriff Cowley and Prosecutor Gott accompanied the extradition on the Afghan Prince. The authorities plan immediate transport to Cleveland. Something doing all the time at the Mercer fair, September 23-25.

United Press New York A. F. Bonelli Cleveland Cowley Gott Brazil Bonelli Italy Bonnelli San Paulo Mercer Fair

Fels-Naptha Soap Advocated For Easy Cold Water Washes

A period ad praises Fels-Naptha for simple cold water washing. It highlights washing white items without heat, removing grease from floors and windows, and cleaning dishes without hot water or steam. Follow directions on the red and green wrapper.

Priest Asenicio Believed Shot in Central Park

The body of Father Asenicio, a priest from San Domingo, lies in a New York morgue after being found shot in Central Park. Official reports cite death by self harm but lingering questions suggest assassination tied to missing money and foes from his homeland.

United Press New York Aertito Asenicio San Domingo Father Asenicio Montreal Central Park

Local social notes and baseball win for Bessemer

Residents and visitors from New Castle Pittsburg Struthers and Cleveland appear in town on business and for family visits. The Bessemer team beat Petersburg 8 to 7 on the local grounds Saturday as a box social and dance by the S B A lodge drew a strong crowd.

Alex Osberg Lewis Struthers Myrtle Ray Cleveland Fred George Frack Youngstown N. Olson Ohio P. B. Nord Mike Persic Lowellville Lew Birdock James Cooper Mt. Jackson Dwight Miller New Castle S. B A. Lodge Clara Anna K. Nord William Martin Miller Moravia Will Kerr L. B. Taylor Frank Shenango John Weil Bessemer Petersburg Miller McCreary Lter Eisie Martin Hillsville Hilda Gabert Tom Richard Mieses Vada Hill Helen Boise John MelIntosh M. M. Ferrel

Mercer Fair Returns to Town September 23 to 25 2016

Local Mercer fair announces its scheduled dates September 23 through 25 2016 inviting residents and visitors to enjoy exhibits rides and entertainment across the campus grounds.

Cutting Won't Cure Piles internal Treatment Needed

A gardener treats weeds at the root and so must piles be tackled with internal remedies. Dr Leonhardt's Hem Roid is claimed to cure 98 percent of cases. A 24 day course costs $1 at John F Neely New Castle Pa or by mail from Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY. Write for booklet.

New Castle Dr. Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo N. Y

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