City Councils Cut Sewer and Street Bids by Large Margins
In a joint session the councils heard bids for sewers and street grading with engineer estimates trimmed across the board. Rhodes and Myers won Winter avenue sewer at 1540.40 and New Castle Contracting at 296.80 for Haas avenue. John street grading went to New Castle for 397.70. Haus avenue grading to Charles Staff for 118.40. Madison avenue grading to Charles Staff for 99, beating Rhodes and Myers by 1.50.
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Engie
Winter Avenue
Highland Avenue
Delaware Avenue
Rhodes and Myers
Haas Avenue
New Castle Contracting Company
John Street
Butler Avenue
Pearl Street
Haus Avenue
Croton
Woodlawn
Charles Staff & Co
Madison Avenue
Charles
Rhodes and Myoers
Old Agreement With Railroads Causes Trouble In City
The B and O Railroad argues the 1903 contract to lay tracks above undergrade crossings on Liberty and Lafayette streets requires the city to vacate Ashland street at grade. Council debates damages and the city solicitor says the contract must be honored though no damages can be assessed by law. A committee was named to meet railroad representatives and seek an adjustment.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Counc!l
Ashland Street
Seventh Ward
City of
New Castle
Gardner
Street Committee
City Publishes New Castle Map For Public Sale
The city plans to reproduce and sell maps of New Castle created by Engineer Milholland. Copies will cost 3 dollars each, with copyrights in Milholland and the city. City council approved the plan at last night’s meeting citing demand for the map.
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New Castle
Milholland
C. H. Milholland
Barteaux Mobilizes Croton Avenue Sidewalks
Street Commissioner Barteaux acted after a suggestion from Fike of the Third ward to alert Croton avenue residents to repair sidewalks. Barteaux claimed he had already notified those needing prompting.
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Barteaux
Fike
Third Ward
Croton Avenue
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound praised for girls
An advertisement urges mothers to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound when a young girl exhibits sluggish thoughts dizziness headaches or sleepiness. It claims the remedy aids the body during the coming change and has helped three generations transition from girlhood to womanhood.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound story of cure
Miss Ellen M Olson of Kewanee Illinois writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her backache sideache and regulated her periods after doctors advised operation. For thirty years the remedy has helped thousands with displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and related symptoms. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice and lists her Lynn Massachusetts address.
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Miss Olson
Ellen M. Olson
North East Street
Kewanee
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sewer Building for Idle Men 15 Councils Scheme
The sewer committee recommended the city build the Lacock street sanitary sewer from Lafayette to Cedar along with the storm sewer. The plan was approved by joint councils without opposition. McKlvenny urged city work under Street Commissioner Barteaux with rail line cost objections. The motion to ask the railroad company about city work for idle citizens passed.
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Lacock Street
Lafayette
Cedar Street
McKlvenny
Barteaux
Gardner
Dr. Wilson
Mclivenny
Raney
Railway Company
Mellvenny
Butler Avenue
Railroad Company
Councils Praise Street Commissioner Judson Barteaux
Councils admire Barteaux for his leadership and the efficiency of his street department. The lengthy meeting highlighted his proven accomplishments and the desire to entrust him with future projects.
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Judson E. Barteaux
Barteaux
City councils press hard with new commissions on Barteaux
The report praises Barteaux for accepting five fresh supervisory duties at a night session, noting the city solicitor warned against overloading him. Barteaux imposes steady work, never arguing, and consistently delivers results, earning the councils' favor.
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Barteaux
Councils
Horner resigns as health officer in quick council action
Cyrus C. Horner presented his resignation to the select council and it was accepted immediately. William McCandless was appointed health officer to serve the unexpired term and began duties today. The health committee approved hiring an assistant at two dollars a day for 30 days.
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Cyrus C. Horner
William McCandless
Lusk
New Steel Cases for Big Maps
Sectional maps and drawings by S. G. Gano, city survey engineer, will be stored in steel filing cases funded by the city if the survey committee approves. Maps are complete and should be filed immediately. Real estate registry books are also sought and to be secured under the same purchase terms. Councils referred the matter to the committee.
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S. G. Gano
City considers relief for injured in service
City council debates pensions and accident funds for workers hurt in line of duty. Councilman Herb Mcellvenny cites policeman John Atkinson shot three years ago, noting he was dropped from payroll yet recommended for city aid. Proposal asks police committee to study and report a proper pension and accident fund for fire and police personnel.
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Herb Mcellvenny
Seventh Ward
John Atkinson
Atkinson
McIlvenny
Lusk
Bad precedent on grading Court street prompts council debate
P. K. Fike urged grading Court street and hiring local labor at $1.25 daily under Street Commissioner Barteaux. Several council members opposed creating a new precedent and moved to refer the proposal to the street committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Fike
Court Street
Barteaux
Fike
Coupon Offer for Half-Price Medicine at McKee Store
The News partners with McKee Medicine Store to offer a half-price deal on one of its best selling medicines. Readers must cut out the coupon and present it at the McKee outlet to redeem the discount.
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McKee
McKee Medicine Store
Coupon for Dr Howards cure at half price offered
A coupon promises a 50 cent package of Dr Howards remedy for constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents with refund if dissatisfied. McKee's Medicine Store issued the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Howard
McKee’s Medicine Store
City Council Advances Bonded Debt for Fifth Ward Sewer
Last night the common council read an ordinance to increase city bonded debt by 12000 dollars for constructing the Fifth ward storm sewer. Introduction credited to Councilman Charles C. Rigby of the Fifth ward.
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Common Council
Fifth Ward
Charles C. Rigby
Dr Howard's remedy for constipation and dyspepsia
In New Castle the Dr Howard's specific is praised for curing dyspepsia constipation sick headache and liver trouble. Mr McKee backs it with half price and a refund if it fails to earn the customer any profits.
Correct Clothes for Gentlemen Offer Finest New Garments
An advertisement extols Correct Clothes for Gentlemen offering style, fit, quality, and fair price. It claims precision fit surpasses most tailors, fabric quality meets high standards, and prices are affordable. Readers are invited to view the new season’s goods praised as the cream of the trade.
Street Committee Begins Review After Yearlong Ordinance
A local ordinance passed over a year ago is now under review by the street committee. Councils agreed to let the committee assess the matter before moving forward.
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Dinance
Bonding company rebuffed over seven provisos for sewer work
The bonding company seeking city approval to finish the New Castle main sewer if George Waller quits faced strong opposition. Councils laughed as seven provisos and notices were read and City Solicitor James Gardner advised against the bond, leading to a unanimous rejection.
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New Castle
George Waller
Waller
James Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Viaduct Plan Discussed by City Councils Committee
Dr. L. W. Wilson of the First ward urged the councils chair to appoint a committee to study the advisability of building a viaduct on South Jefferson street. The proposed viaduct would start south of Neshannock creek and extend to Home street. the committee will be announced at the next council meeting.
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L. W. Wilson
First Ward
South
Jefferson Street
Neshannock Creek
Home Street
Youngstown Road to Be Graded If Dr Wilson’s Request Is Heard
The Youngstown road from the end of the macadamized portion to State street intersection will be graded if Dr. Wilson’s request is approved. He urged councils last night to begin work as soon as an ordinance is introduced.
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Youngstown Road
State Street
Youngstown
Wilson
Seventh Ward To Get New Fire House
The city will purchase The Charles Owens property in the Seventh ward for the new fire department headquarters. Raney informed councilmen last night and action will be taken at once.
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Seventh Ward
Charles Owens
Fire Department
Raney
City Councils May Hire Engineering Rig For Summer
The street committee may review a transportation question this week. City Engineer Milholland asked councils to hire an engineering rig at 35 dollars per month for the summer, a repeat of prior practice, with Cukerbraum seeking referral to the street committee.
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Milholland
Cukerbraum
Dana
Presbyterian Church Choir to Present Annual Concert
The Ellwood City Presbyterian church choir will hold its annual concert Thursday night under H. W. Smith. The 16 voice ensemble will perform choruses and solos, with Williams orchestra and guest singers helping in the program.
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Williams’ Orchestra
H. W. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Williams Orchestra
W C T U Convention Planned at Ellwood City
New Castle will send a large delegation to the semi annual bounty convention of the W C T U held Thursday at Ellwood City. Trains depart 8 24 a m and 12 45 p m. An executive committee meeting will precede the convention. The Rev J S McGaw of Sharon Iowa will preach the evening sermon.
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New Castle
Ellwood City
J. S. McGaw
Sharon
Iowa
Two New Citizens for Ellwood City
Mr and Mrs H F Liebendorfer of Lawrence avenue rejoice at the birth of a bright baby boy born Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Bausman welcome a new daughter born Wednesday.
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Ellwood City
H. F. Liebendorfer
Local residents and visitors noted in New Castle area
The report lists residents and visitors including George Y. Fike in New Castle on business, Miss Zelia Rutter returning from Zelienople, J. A. Gelbach visiting Zelienople, Miss Alice Tomlinson and Philip Brown in Wampum, and other confirmations of travel or bereavement among local families such as Miss Essie Belmar, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cohen, J. D. Kennedy, Miss Emma Brenner, Miss Tina Dambach, Fred Crinkey, Edward Poole, and relatives in towns like Zelienople and East Brady.
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George Y. Fike
New Castle
Zelia Rutter
Zelienople
J. A. Gelbach
Alice Tomlinson
Philip Brown
Essie Belmar
Joseph Cohen
J. D. Kennedy
Portersville
Emma Brenner
Tina Dambach
Adam Dambach
Fred Crinkey
Bridgeville
Ira Gillespie
Fourth Street
Tube Mills Hire Many More Workmen
The tube mills increased the workforce by over a hundred men this past week due to higher orders. All turns added staff while working days stayed constant. Manager R. T. Brown prioritizes town citizens for new positions as conditions improve.
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R. T. Brown
Steel Car Forge Takes On 100 Men
The steel car forge works has added about 100 men this week due to higher orders. The total staff now matches the usual average, while workdays remain unchanged. Officials aim to employ as many as possible until conditions improve, and only citizens are hired.
Hebrew Club Holds Open Meet Sunday in Ellwood City
The Young Men's Hebrew club of Ellwood City hosted a well attended open meet at Krause's hall on Sunday night. Members and many young women friends enjoyed music a social hour and a generous lunch to close the evening.
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Hebrew Club
Ellwood City
Krause
Local notes from Edenburg and Struthers
Mrs Z T Robinson has been ill for several days. Mrs Jones of Struthers visited her sister Bertha Cearfors. Postmaster Edwin Leeper was surprised by a visit from a government inspector last week. Mrs Hiram Cover has suffered a second stroke in months. Messrs James Morrison James Robinson and A C Robinson are
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Edward Poole
Second Street
East Brady
Z. T. Robinson
Mrs. Jones of
Struthers
Bertha Cearfors
Edwin Leeper
Uncle Sam
Hiram Cover
James Morrison
James Robinson
A. C. Robinson
New Castle Social Gazette Notes Weekend Visits
Jurors in New Castle this week included Mrs. Mary E. Fenton and son Raymond visiting brother J. A. M. Williams. Hugh Clements and family joined Mrs. Clements’ parents L. B. Toy for Sunday. Saturday visitors included Mary McGuire Bertha Cearfoss Maude Haun and Mrs. Abel. R. H. McCullough and granddaughter Francis Coates planned a few days with daughter Edd Fields in Monongahela City.
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New Castle Court
Mary E. Fenton
Raymond
J. A. M.williams
New Castle
Hugh Clements
Clements
Perkins Charged with Murder in John Pennell Case
M. D. Perkins, held at Youngstown police station, is charged with the murder of John Pennell. He is described as in good spirits and confident he will be acquitted.
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M. D. Perkins
Youngstown
John Pennell
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Washington St
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W. C. T. U. Convention
Ellwood
Edenburg
Gem, JR. Zinn
Ward Gillette
The
Clutton
Johnston's
Lawrence Ave
Pennsylvania Chocolate Company
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