17 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
1
A garbled excerpt mocks a piece about chewing and removing items with phrases about a Mantle Piece and a Gun. It hints at restuffing an object and seating arrangements for a minister or a sister's adviser, but the meaning is obscured and unsettled.
Supt. T F Bowles of the Line and Western road announced a new time card goes into effect this division at 12 a m. The notice outlines schedule changes and programming details fielded in the city.
Dr. F L Thornburgh came home from West Baden Ind two weeks away for health improvements and reports feeling much better. Cyrus VanMatre a leading Henry county farmer owns about a hundred acres of wheat with a promising outlook for a 2000 bushel harvest barring unforeseen injuries. Mrs Anna D Welsh buys a handsome automobile described as perhaps the finest in the county and powered by electricity to avoid steam and gasoline issues.
Local note records E. J. Binford’s presence or arrival noted in a brief community item with no further context or details provided.
John Pressel died at his Millville home after a long illness. He was years old and spent his early life in Henry County where he was born. After stints in Missouri he returned to his boyhood region and lived a life free from criticism. Funeral Sunday afternoon at his residence with interment at Batson Cemetery.
George Pitman has collected about 15,000 items spanning natural history and archaeology. The large Indian relics collection includes stone hammers bows and hints, shaping the proposed Pitman Museum and its catalog.
List of uncalled letters and postal cards in New Castle Indiana dated June 9. Names include Davis R. E Higler Sallie Jones Eva Hummer H Rashe Maude E Sibbs B White Hilda Wieehart Mra M E Leeda Charles Young Wm James H Jsnes P M. Inquire at the post office for such items.
The alarm bell at the Finley crossing of the Pan Handle tracks is not in working order. All who must cross the road at that point should be careful and heed the watchman’s warning. A flagman will be stationed there until the electrician completes repairs.
The continuation of the Choral Union and annual May festivals depends on public support. If supporters attend in equal measure, the project will continue. otherwise the idea may be dropped.
The city’s lone building equipped with a fire escape had the rear apparatus attached yesterday and completed in a careful, exact sequence. Details are incomplete due to fragmented text, but the installation appears to have met safety expectations with a tested descent from the top.
The plan includes installing forty two stations to lower insurance rates and boost fire protection, enhancing overall safety and risk management for property.
Fragmentary item notes monks as teachers in Louisville setting during June. Mentions education by religious order and local context. Reading unrecovered portions limits precise details.
Geneva dispatch reports Lady Henry Somerset re elected president of the Womans Christian Temperance Union at its convention. Mrs Lillian M N Stevens of Portland Me is re elected vice president at large. Mrs Clara Parish Wright of Paris Tr is named superintendent of the womans branch.
The idea aims to carry on a musical entertainment lasting several days in May each year. The festival would be valued by New Castle residents and is not a benefit scheme. Promoters Will Bunch and Frank Pence lead the project, hoping favorable action and strong community support.
A poem by W. G. Sterry urges readers to visit sea shores at various times to observe the tide and nature. It suggests the ocean teaches admiration and exalted emotions as waves move gracefully, inspiring contemplation of how grand it is to live. Divitis, Sid., June piu.
Berlin reports fierce competition among Standard Of, Disconto Gesellschat lin for the Wells run. The Berlin group alleges concession of 24100 acres of premium fields on condition Berlin banks regulate finances. Rumors say a pipeline from Cernagoda to Constithe is to be built at public expense and old Wells owners protest to the king. Emperor William remarks Americans meet his wants during a Silesian dining, signaling new tasks for foreign observations. Richard Carvel, Derrickmen’s union delegate, is arrested in New York for extortion. In Columbus, Ohio, attorney Ivor Hughes is acquitted of mail fraud related to a divorce suit.
Report from St. Louis dated June 12 says the flood situation in East St. Louis has eased. After the Illinois Central levee break there were no new dangerous breaches, though seepage widened the flooded area. The city anticipates minimal loss of life and focuses on provisioning and relief efforts.
A fragmentary wartime report from Indiana notes hangings of Ora Andianapolis and Wil Evansville at midnight amid chaotic events as attendants entered and the prisoners were involved.
A fragment shows a cryptic exchange with phrases fresh Icok and faded yes followed by a directive to wipe. The garbled OCR suggests a nonsensical snippet rather than a cohesive event or quote.
A national trophy design has been chosen by the committee appointed to award the prize for team marksmanship. The trophy will be contested yearly by teams from the army navy marine corps and national guard with medals for members of the six highest teams. Kidney trouble warning follows the notice for Foley's Kidney Cure at Mewera Drag Store.
An early 20th century ad for oWilit’s inset salve for Pitea sores and a note urging Foley’s Kidney Care for kidney and bladder trouble. The copy promises a universal cure and cites Mowrers Drug Store as the point of purchase.
R A Gray of Oakville reports ten years confined to bed with kidney disease. After exhausting doctors, he found relief only after using Foley's Kidney Cure, which he calls a Godsend and credits with improving his condition.
The Bundy Transfer Line sets a 25 cent rate for single passengers on the day or night service starting March 10. The company promises the best possible service and provides a contact telephone number for inquiries.
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