19 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
1
Hattie Masten files for divorce from Ray T. Masten and asks for a name change. The action notes likely abandonment and mentions a Bennett family reunion rumor tied to West Virginia.
A Cleveland plant dealer quotes a science explanation of popcorn popping. The starch grains expand as the endosperm swells and fractures along radii while hull portions rejoin near the embryo, describing why kernels explode into fluffy popcorn.
Town board met Tuesday evening approving minutes and bills. Bids set curb work on South Main Street awarded to John Cartwright at 5 cents per foot for about 1,600 feet totaling near 500 dollars. A petition favored Tom Councellor for Plaom Street but was laid on the tab. An ordinance banning pig pens inside city limits after November was passed to take effect early in the month after a heated public session.
The Grand Lodge of Indiana venerates Brother Dunbar with a ceremonial jewel as he completes his year as Worshipful Master. The address lauds his steady leadership, fidelity to Masonic values, and service to the lodge, calling for continued guidance for successors and the Brotherhood.
The Obhamness family reunion adjourned Sunday after a two day session in Wayne county near Dalton. Many relatives and old friends shared memories of past events. Attendees from New Claire included Ed White and family joined by Mrs Heritage of Sumuitville and Mrs Doan of Alexandria.
A vintage testimonial advert claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It touts building vitality and offers a reward for proof of failure to cure, with testimonials promised and sales through B. J. Cotney & Co in Toledo.
A fireman William Busch heard faint cries and found a dark hue infant wrapped in calico and a blanket on Court Street alley near the Claypool Hotel. He delivered the baby to the Home on North Bene? Street for care.
The city of Zanesville places a paving contract with a local company. The first shipment arrives soon and will be laid once streets are leveled cushioned and rolled. Dingle aims to push the project quickly so streets are ready when the first interurban car reaches town.
The Masons of Sulphur Springs will dedicate their new hall on Thursday September 10 with Grand Master William E English and officers from neighboring lodges in attendance. Preparations are underway as the lodge resumes activity after a recent fire.
A two year old boy at the fair sat on a balloon causing it to burst with a loud report. He searched in vain for his toy as audience pieces lay around. His mother bought a replacement balloon afterward. Tourist sleeping cars to Colorado offer from Chicago.
Notice declares the Board of Commissioners received budgets from county officers township trustees and trustees for 1904 and filed with the County Auditor by August 6 1903. Amounts include 948000 and smaller sums totaling expenses for offices for the ensuing year with witness date August 11 1903.
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