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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1908

Page

10

Big Order At Plant Of Standard Car Co

New Castle plant of Stamford Steel Car Co receives order for 1000 cars, with portion built at New Castle works. No recent bookings at local plant, small current work sent to Hammond Indiana. Plant operated steadily at about one third staff. no anticipated hire increase. Order ensures steady work for current crew for at least two months.

Standard Car CO Great Beneft New Castle Stamford Comany Standard Works Hammond Ind

Pork prices rise after drought hits feed supply

Farmers report water shortages reduce corn crop yields, cutting hog feed availability. The result is higher pork prices as producers pass costs to consumers.

New Steel Plant Planned in Cleveland Rival to Pittsburg

The Upson Nut Co. plans a mammoth steel plant and bar mill in Cleveland costing at least 500000. It will include three open hearth furnaces a 34 inch blooming mill and a finishing mill. The project signals Cleveland may become a steel center challenging Pittsburgh and affecting freight rates and patronage among major firms.

Cleveland Lake City Pittsburg Upson Nut Co Steel Corporation Republic Iron & Steel Co Jones & Laughlin, Cambria

Murderer Gets 30 Day Reprieve in Sharon

Anabelo Lombardi sentenced to hang for the Pasquali Panelli murder at Mercer jail received a 30 day reprieve from Governor Stuart. The Italian consul in Washington secured the stay and the case goes to the pardon board in October for a possible commutation.

Sharon Anabelo Lombardi Pasquali Panelli Mercer Stuart Washington

N C box factory receives preventive fire bath

Fire Chief Frank J Connery and Seventh ward forces drenched the New Castle box factory and grounds this morning to prevent locomotive spark fires. Despite an in house fire crew, rain or not the plant will be doused weekly due to thousands of dollars of lumber stored on site.

Frank J. Connery Seventh Ward New Castle Box Factory

First Fall Meeting of Men’s League at Mahoning church

The Mahoning town Methodist Episcopal church Men’s League held its first fall meeting with good attendance. The gathering was informal and focused on sparking interest in the league. Speakers included Patterson Gilmore Byers MeIlvenny and ministers Douglas and Merrill. Refreshments followed, and no next speaker or year program was set.

Men's League Mahoningtown Methodist Episcopal Church F. S. Patterson W. L. Gilmore H. D Byers J. H. MeIlvenny T. W. Douglas R. N. Merrill League

Richards Might Return to Reside in New Castle

Report among tin workers suggests Jack Richards former Fifth ward councilman and Amalgamated figure may return to New Castle soon to take up residence here after a year in Granite City Illinois where he worked in the tin mill.

Jack Richards Fifth Ward New Castle Thiscity Richards Granite City Ill

Notice to Contractors Require City Water Permits

Notice to all brick masons stonemasons plasterers and cement walk builders that using city water for building requires a written permit from the Water Company before use. Any unpermitted water use will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. City of New Castle Water Co.

Water Company City OF New Castle Water CO

Sophomore Class Largest in History at New Wilmington

New Wilmington September 25 The sophomore class of 1911 now exceeds all previous enrollments with about 65 students, surpassing the prior 50 student average. The report notes large freshman enrollment and overall school growth, plus ongoing football and club activities and local community notices.

Westminster College New Wilmington

Responsibility Shared in Pulaski Fair Gambling Case

The New Wilmington Globe comments on Judge Porter's sentence for gamblers arrested at the Pulaski fair. It says the fair management and the constable must explain their roles. If ignorance is proved, they may be viewed more leniently. if conspiracy was intended to gain revenue, all involved deserve equal punishment.

Porter Pulaski Fair the New Wilmington Globe

M Combs Millinery Opening Announcement

M Combs Millinery announces opening events on Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th with specials and displays. Local shoppers are invited to view new hats and accessories.

Catalog of Vintage Hardware and Sewing Goods Prices

Listing lists items with prices including nickel safety pins hair pin cabinets basting thread card hooks and eyes silk spools and color variants. Specifics mention 214c 5c 2c 3c 5c and 100 yard spools for sale.

Vanity Purses and Accessories Sale Saturday

A sale offers vanity purses at 50c and 25c, oxidized and gilt belt pins for 10c, neck ruches at 10c, and a new lot for Saturday featuring newest designs.

Bargain Accessories on Display at Low Prices

A sale offering hand bags in black with inside purse for 25c each. Also new Silver Mesh Purses at 50c, Swallow Pins at 25c, Brooches at 25c, and Sheath Belts at 50c.

Two Boys Arrested for Rail Obstruction Derailment

Masters Pennell and Garmon six and seven years old were arrested in Youngstown for placing obstructions on the Youngstown and Southern Electric railroad tracks. The derailed car carried 14 passengers the motorman and conductor. They were turned over to the probate court.

Youngstown Masters Pennell Garmon Youngstown & Southern Electric Railroad Probate

Ladies invite to explore buying options at Tucker's East Street

Saturday notice invites ladies to visit Tucker's on East Street to learn why it is in their interest to buy there. The fragment suggests a sales event or promotional open house occurring tomorrow on Saturday.

Tucker's East Street

Mother's Folly Ends in Child's Death

In South Sharon Pennsylvania Mrs J Klein badly burned and her 88 year old daughter fatally burned by gasoline fire during cleaning. A gas jet ignition caused an explosion setting clothing ablaze. The mother tried to rescue the baby and the child died in hospital.

Sharon J. Klein South Sharon

Great Stoneboro Fair Opens With Aerial Acts

Tuesday and Wednesday September 29 30 feature the famous Bickett Family air acts Mlle La Grandall and other free attractions at the oldest fair in Stoneboro running September 29 to October 2 1908 at S B Kennelly Co 68 West Washington Street.

S. B. Kennelly Co West Washington Street Bickett Mlle. la Grandall Stoneboro Fair

Local Violinist Edward Kurtz to Perform Tonight

Edward Kurtz one of the best violinists in the area will play at a concert in Youngstown tonight presented by Evan Williams Akron tenor He will perform four numbers including his own piece Fantasy A large local crowd is expected Evan Williams was tenor soloist last spring for the Handel Society rendition of The Messiah.

Edward Kurtz Youngstown Evan Williams Akron Kurtz Handel Oratorio Society

Local Meat Prices Listing with A. J. Wacks Advertisement

A. J. Wacks advertises low cash prices for a range of beef and lamb cuts including chuck roast rib roast tenderloin sirloin and round steak plus spring lamb legs and chops and pork and poultry items. Union phone 295 X.

California A. J. Wacks Union

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