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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
4
New Castle News announces its mailing and street distribution details. Second class matter at New Castle Pa, published by The News Company, corner Alice Street and Apple Alley. Subscription rates listed for daily and weekly editions by mail or stand.
The News urges directors and officials to consider moving a potential Hillsville execution to the quarry districts, arguing the town’s history of crime and public interest warrants a dramatic display. The piece cites past Hillsville executions and calls for moral lessons through a life-for-life decision.
A column cautions that Fingy Connors, a Democratic boss from Buffalo, could threaten Thomas Platt by winning the Senate seat this fall. It notes Connors’s rough upbringing, street leadership, and impact on party unity as New York politics worry over his influence.
The article portrays W. J. Connors rising from dockside saloon influence and grain vessel contracting to major Democratic leadership. It notes his control of labor, political appointments, and a bid for U S senate through the New York party system, trumpeting his ruthless ambition and impact on state politics.
Four intoxicated men one woman a vagrant and a disorderly individual faced Mayor Harry J Lusk this morning and each received a sentence or order. The four drunks were discharged the vagrant was given an hour to leave town Mary Shira received a five day sentence and Frank Harraway was ordered to depart for Youngstown where he claimed residence and work.
In Johnstown New York on September 22 Mrs Anna G Ross DePeyster 70 a twice widowed philanthropist married 26 year old Ernest Bolton an insurance broker at her summer home. The couple are parishioners of St Ignatius church New York and Mrs Bolton is noted for her philanthropic church work.
Sharon Pa September 22 The new Mercer court house will cost about 350000 dollars and be among the finest in the region Bids were opened on Monday and the contract awarded The architect’s estimate for the building alone is 333000 dollars and bidders from across the country submitted offers
Mrs. Sarah Snyder through attorney Edward Logan sues Clyde Snyder for divorce on cruel and barbarous treatment. They married December 24 1907 and separated September 12 1908.
Wilbur G Wright, American aero planner, set a new world mark at Le Mans by flying one hour 31 minutes 35 seconds covering nearly 61 miles at Auvours. About 10 000 spectators including Henry White witnessed the flight amid praise for the Wright brothers and their machine.
A collage of satirical quips and jokes from the era. Items include a lunch counter vignette about a hungry patron, along with brief humorous observations on weather, crime, sports, and public figures. The piece weaves light satire through various dated references and postcards of urban life.
A confession quotes that the speaker, formerly steadfast, admits losing self possession on his wedding day. The Chicago News remarks that newspaper reports claim senators lack more honor than thieves, reflecting cynicism about political integrity.
Everett McConahy of New Castle, a recent high school graduate, shows strong potential for Westminster College football. Coach McMahon says he is nearly assured of a spot, likely as a back or end, with plans for him to handle all kicking duties. McConahy played fullback for his high school team last season.
Sam Menaford of Lehigh Portland Cement is hospitalized with a broken right leg after losing balance and falling from a wall to the floor. The incident occurred while he walked along the wall.
Word reached the city that Mrs. W. H. Falls of North Mercer Street is seriously ill in a Rochester hospital with peritonitis. Her husband, W. H. Falls, left for her bedside yesterday.
Members of the Jewish faith in New Castle and nationwide begin the new year Friday evening and observe through Sunday. Services will be led by Rabbi Bloch at the Home Street synagogue. Many city stores will close all day Saturday for the observance. Another festival, the Feast of the Atonement, is set for Saturday, October 3.
Enos W. Anderson, by Walter Reynolds, sues Sadie E. Pollock for 300 damages claiming he bought Pollock property on Croton avenue and was falsely told it had four perches frontage and a private alley that he could close. He discovered the alley is public and seeks the stated sum.
Notice to customers with goods left over sixty days at M H Smith dye works South Mill Street must call before October 1 1908 or the goods will be sold.
The city Ministerial Association will resume its weekly meetings within a couple of weeks with the first likely in October. Officers will be elected to fill vacancies caused by the transfers of Rev. McDonald and Rev. Burns from the city.
Joseph Sage a respected Shenango township resident and England native died Monday at his son Sylvester Sage's home after a brief illness. He was 90 years and 6 months, a staunch Republican, Methodist, and father of four with three sons and one daughter. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at Savannah M E Church with interment in Savannah cemetery.
George W. Ashton was buried Monday at 2 p.m. at 535 Pollock avenue with services by Rev. Jefferies and the Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist church choir. Evening Star lodge and six pallbearers attended. interment in Oak Park cemetery. Margaret Stewart widow of Alvin Stewart died Sunday in Little Beaver township after long illness from stomach cancer. She was 60, survived by four children and six siblings.
Mrs Elizabeth Matilda Monroe 37 wife of William Monroe died at home in Neshannock township from heart trouble. She was a member of the Coaltown Free Methodist church and is survived by her husband mother Mrs Margaret Fobes and brothers and sisters William Fobes Mrs James Tanner John Fobes Frank Fobes Mrs Samuel Say and George Fobes.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St Marys church for Thomas Clarke of this city who died suddenly in Akron Ohio. Mass for the repose of his soul was celebrated by Rev Father F F O Shea. A large number of friends attended the service with interment in St Marys. John Newman Francis Quinn John Maher A S Sullivan James Logue and Thomas Clarke of Struthers attended as mourners.
Mrs Margaret Kane aged 66, mother of W F Kane of Ellwood, a railroad man, died at her home in Warren Ohio. She was widely known in the area and is survived by two sons and three daughters. W F Kane works for the Pennsylvania Lines West at Ellwood Junction.
The funeral for the late James Henry Smith will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at his brother Samuel W. Smiths residence on East Falls Street. Interment follows at Greenwood cemetery.
Brown and Hamilton announce opening days for their millinery and suit departments with a fall fashion show to be attended by shoppers tomorrow. The event invites customers to view new hats and outfits as part of the launch.
Letters testamentary in the estate of George E. Wangler of Neshan Nock Township have been granted to William Graham.
Mrs Mary Ashton thanks neighbors and railroad men for kindness during the illness and death of her husband George Ashton. The brief notice expresses gratitude and acknowledges the support shown during a difficult time.
An advertisement extols Fels-Naptha soap as a method to wash clothes without boiling or hard rubbing. It claims quicker cleaning in cold or warm water, whiter results, and simple steps: wet, soap, soak, rub lightly, rinse, and hang to dry, urging readers to follow wrapper directions.
Mrs. Liman Terenski claimed aggravated assault and battery after Joe Krupa entangled on her tethering rope. At the hearing before Alderman Mayne witnesses said Terenski was the aggressor, not Krupa. Costs were paid and the charge withdrawn.
New York City action by the New York County Woman's Christian Temperance Union is expected at the upcoming convention to curb candies containing intoxicating liquors. President Mrs. Helen J. Andruss notes historical efforts and urges renewed police-backed measures to stop sales to schoolchildren and shoppers.
A community notice for a Turtle Soup Supper to be held in Trinity Church guild room on Thursday evening September 24 at 5 o'clock. Menu includes turtle soup crackers celery cold sliced ham potato chips brown and white bread jelly jam peperhash N Y Goshen cheese gingerbread coffee. Price 25 cents.
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