29 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
1
A garbled passage describes a lightning event passing through hay and shingles, with references to damage and fragments of congratulatory remarks. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent details such as date, location, or involved parties.
City officials opened the Barber Asphalt Company bid for improving South Main Street. Neighborhood property owners packed the hearing, exchanging sharp remarks and opinions. Officials planned to survey owners’ preferences and award the project based on satisfaction of the board and public.
Government agency issues a nomination notice under engineer’s patent 38 in the Rods district. The document outlines eligibility, filing deadlines, and required supporting documents for interested parties.
Sam Dingle completed the sidewalk improvement along South lat weet. The path runs about two feet wide and contains 070 cmary feet. Three hundred barrels of cement were used. Work began in June and finished Monday afternoon with crews continuing gravel hauling for the treqe.
The foundation for the new Methodist church was started today. It will be concrete and solid with glass windows. Plans call for a beautiful, durable building as funds are raised by church organizations to complete the project.
The American Sewer Pipe company refunded the city ten dollars yesterday on an account of defective tile received by the city. The ten dollar bill was turned over to Frank Pence to deliver to the city treasurer, Fred Saint. Pence, as a delegated agent, examined the bill but tore it into pieces and discarded it.
A load of wheat being hauled from the field to the threshing machine on the Simon Margeson farm near Millville caught fire from engine sparks and was totally destroyed. No injuries reported.
A fragment notes Houry County dealing with a $100,000 shortfall amid faltering finances. The sparse text hints at fiscal strain but provides no concrete actions or outcomes.
Market reports say nutmegs are very good but none have been tasted this season. The reporter relies on others' word for quality. Nutmegs sell at ten cents per ounce or 1.95 per basket for the larger size, and the smaller ones go at a half dime.
C R Atkinson, son in law of Robert H Cooper, leaving York Nebraska to lead Sheridan Wyoming schools with higher pay. Sheridan boosters pressed for his appointment after praising his abilities. The Press congratulates the Atkinsons hoping their western move proves pleasant near Yellowstone Park.
Secretary of the Interior for Porto Rico reports returning from a island tour and plans to leave for New York with Mrs Elliott on July 21. The travel aims to give him a long rest from official duties and friends look forward to their homeward arrival.
A historical advertisement argues deafness is curable only by constitutional remedies, blaming catarrh and inflammation of the ear mucus lining for hearing loss. It offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case of deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and directs readers to Cheney & Co for circulars.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a storm aftermath scene with scattered phrases about darkness fear and a near-encounter with an owner figure. Reads like a damaged diary or local note without clear event or dates.
The article lauds New Castle for having an exceptionally good, well managed team under Joco Weaver. It notes no weak players and anticipates several interesting games before the season ends.
Through Depot Water poured down a New York street last night flooding the depot and sewer hole. It washed onto the platform, drenched the ladies waiting room, and forced clerks to dodge the spray while operations continued.
Mahlon Harvey disposed of his horse after training sessions this spring. He took Mahlon to Indianapolis where the Indianapolis buyer paid a fair price for the animal.
Mrs Stevens, wife of Charles Stevens, died at her father David Bowers's home near Sulphur Springs after a fever. She was 23 and leaves behind her husband and a three months old child.
Ticket availability listed as March ?d and 17th, April 7th and 21st, May 6th and Jans 21-N1th, plus first and third Tuesday sales each month through November 17th. Goods returning 2 days Yol date of sale. Contact local agent or address for details.
Jesse Cain, a native of New Castle, prepares for a fall and winter theatrical campaign with a Chicago opera company. His recent engagements include a week in Fairbank and Indianapolis where his singing drew strong reception from audiences and critics alike. He trained thoroughly, built a strong local reputation, and is regarded as a leading vocalist connected to the Voices Opera company.
An 1560 era account recalls Gen. M Clay’s active participation in a pivotal national campaign. He addressed a large crowd at the fairgrounds near New Castles and visited many nearby towns, with the Wide Awakes parade cited as influential in Lincoln’s rise.
A夜 storm left New Castle cut off from northern towns and cities as Beil company lines in Muncie and Anderson were badly damaged. Local county lines suffered extensive outages with about five hundred phones burned in Anderson. Reports say Rushville communities escaped major damage and only a light shower occurred there.
The town board will discuss an asphalt pave project for a long stretch of South Main Street. Officials report the affordable money and funding are key issues, with Col Wilson returning from Albion, Michigan for tonight’s meeting.
During a heavy electrical storm at the Big Four depot Tuesday night a telegraph switchboard emitted a flame about five feet long. The operator had just left his seat and narrowly escaped injury. Telegraph offices nearby reported popping and crackling as boards sparked and hurled reports.
Last evening a pleasant social event at Thad Coffin’s home welcomed about sixty couples. Guests mingled and conversed with the Coffin family, with dancing for a time and music by Philip Mellrath of Hartford City Massachusetts and Mrs Coflie of Boston. An elegant course of refreshments was served.
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