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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
2
Ellwood City holds its first regular meeting since organizational elections as Council approves a resolution by Borough Solicitor Humphreys. The measure retroactively fixes lack of election expense filings by Council members W. J. Kirk and M. D. McCarthy, ratifying the borough’s lawful start on April 2.
Ellwood City council approves Blue Laws extending former New Castle Wilkinsburg rules. Sunday sales of newspapers to end immediately with druggists exempt. Police to arrest corner loafers and profane street language as residents petitioned for stricter observance.
Early morning blaze at 731 Lawrence avenue, Martin Reiner and Son grocery, damaged stock and fixtures worth about $5,000. Volunteers arrived within five minutes, flooding the store to stop the fire from spreading to a painting shop in the Poister building. Insurance covers stock and building.
Council agreed to allow the installation of electric light poles and, at the request of Assistant Postmaster Johnston, Clerk McElroy will send a letter to the department stating that such permission has been granted.
The Lady Maccabees of Ellwood City plan a members only masquerade next Thursday night in their hall at the First National bank building. A committee of five officers leads the event and a special meeting is set for Tuesday evening.
Forge City bowling team defeats City 2318 to 2380 by 62 pins as Stoughton tallies 266 for City in last night’s Duckpin match. Gano posts 153 earlier. scores list Forge Bowwees and City players with totals and partial game results.
Council orders engineer to advertise for bids on sidewalk work along with Wayne avenue paving. Property owners must pay for the sidewalks while the town covers the rest. Action aims for quick results from the post office by ensuring sidewalks on streets used by carriers if free delivery starts.
W R Thompson, chairman of the railroads and electric lines committee, said the Pittsburg Butler Harmony and New Castle Railway would not act further on the Fifth Street tunnel project after council passed an ordinance forcing it to cover all construction costs. He predicted B and O would pay part, and the electric company might take one third of the cost.
8 S Y Douds visited New Castle yesterday while contractor John Schaffner of Butler came on business. Miss Kate Nickum of Cleveland returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs James Lennigan. Roy Grandy a student at Allegheny College Meadville spends Easter with relatives here. Mrs Mabel Whistler and daughter Mary, who stayed with Mr and Mrs C E B Whistler, have returned to Mercer.
The city council reviewed and approved numerous bills totaling 379.58 after reorganizing and awaiting Solicitor Humphreys. Payments covered items including animal burials, an arrest, street department payroll, fire services at four fires, hire, salaries, stable rent, cinders, and new ledgers and account books.
A mass meeting in the opera house on Thursday April 9 will promote the local option movement. George T. Weingartner of New Castle, candidate for state senate, will be the principal speaker with C. R. Zahnizer of Pittsburg also addressing the gathering.
Alex Knox the Democratic county commissioner candidate from Pulaski township visited Ellwood City yesterday to check on supporters. He greeted residents with a confident smile, suggesting strong local familiarity may help him gain votes on election day.
W. G. Guthrie, chief, reported activity for February and March. February saw one fire at Thomas Bartle on Ninth street. March produced four fires including the Pennsylvania Power Company plant, M. G. Snyder's house, Thos. Merlin's property, and Coston Burns in Burnstown.
Captain Moon will patrol the borough streets from 12 noon to 12 midnight starting when the police committee notifies him, likely today. He will extend to 1 30 on Saturday into Sunday morning.
The buildings and records committee urged adding several new lights in the city building and asked the P and L E railroad to address surface water runoff into the borough building. A minute book for the committee's use was also requested and the council approved the recommendations.
The finance committee urged the council to require bonds for city officers. City Treasurer J. A. Gelbach should post 30000 dollars, Borough Solicitor J. W. Humphrey 2000 dollars, and Frank E. Nolan, electrician, 1000 dollars.
The post office department asks the council for permission to place mail collecting boxes at street corners and to fasten them to existing structures. The measure aims to expand free delivery and improve mail accessibility for residents.
The council agreed to implement measures to secure the Tax Collector Phillips accounts following their suggestion. This action aims to protect financial records and prevent unauthorized access, aligning with council concerns for fiscal integrity and data safety.
The fire and water committee recommended 12 coats 4 pairs of boots 4 lanterns and hats for the volunteer fire department. The council approved the $129 outlay and ordered the materials bought.
Attorney R. L. Wallace campaigned in Ellwood seeking votes to secure the Republican nomination for assemblyman. He found the field as favorable as before and left pleased, with many friends in Ellwood supporting him.
The police committee recommended refusing permission for a Mr Anderson to operate a peanut roaster on Sixth Street, and the council approved the recommendation. No peanut stands will be allowed on any streets.
Lawrence Transfer and Storage relocates from 37 South Mercer Street to 37 North Mercer Street across from the post office, marking a change of address for the company.
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