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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
7
Residents of Mahoningtown watch the new Edenburg oil field operations with many holding shares in upcoming wells. Reports claim exceptionally fine oil quality, with minor drilling in the area after about four decades. A 35 year old well was cleaned and is now being pumped.
Charles Kirk, general manager, reports a record day for orders at the Bolt Works. He notes strong demand but says the plant has not run full time for months while efforts to stay open continue. In New Castle the industrial scene is improving, with tin mills busy and offices handling many special orders.
The Fifth ward lacks a street sprinkler this spring but will gain one in a few days. An electric water wagon is undergoing a general overhaul and will be ready to operate next week. The new sprinkler is needed to stop dust blown from the street into nearby stores.
Greenville council declares overhead wires dangerous and naming a committee to study forcing all telephone and telegraph lines underground. The plan envisions a conduit system for the borough if deemed most feasible for permitting future wire construction. Hanna's Green Seal Paint listed for sale.
J C King, a well known German resident of the southern part of the city, will depart for New York City within a day or two to sail to Germany where he expects to establish his future home. In the United States he has been successful and will take back with him substantial worldly goods. He arrived in this country as a young man and has lived here for many years.
Mrs. Harry Fahr of Sunbury Pennsylvania visits relatives in the Fifth ward. Formerly Miss Buser she was one of the best known young ladies in this part of the city and many friends welcomed her return.
Friends of Miss Daisey Collingwood of Long Avenue report she is seriously ill with pneumonia though not in critical condition.
Herman Crouser, once of the Fifth ward, has returned to his Electrict street home after spending several months in the west. He is a painter who had been working there since leaving New Castile last fall.
Indications suggest large turnout for Sunday services at Central Christian Church on Long Avenue. Odd Fellows plan a 3 o'clock meeting, with members from the two lodges assembling at their lodge rooms and marching to the church.
Eastern capitalists are to review the New Wilmington street car plans now handled by Civil Engineer George B. Zahnizer. Officials report prior difficulty in securing investment due to the financial downturn, but some investors have pledged to view the situation in the coming days.
Rev J E Reilly presents a stereopticon lecture on Ireland and the Irish at First Christian Church on the Diamond Monday evening April 27 1908 at 8 oclock General admission 50 cents children 25 cents. Sample Hardware Co Mahoningtown Pa offers money back if LAWRENCE Stain is unsatisfactory.
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