City committee approves wide repairs to public buildings
City leaders discuss repairs for police court furnishings, courthouse railing and fixtures, leaky roofs at street office and fire houses, a new dozen chairs for fire departments, varnish for treasurer’s office, and an awning. A new committee of Fisher Dunlap and Gorman to act immediately.
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McKvenny
City and Committee
Court House
Deskin
Connery
Fisher
Fisher, Dunlap and Gorman
McIlvenny
Central
Second Ward
Charles C. Duff
John McCandless
Duff
Currency Population And Pig Iron
Birkinbine engineering offices and Odd Fellows temple in Philadelphia publish a chart detailing U.S. population 1890 to 1907, currency in circulation, and pig iron production and value. From 1890 to 1907 population rose 86 percent, pig iron output nearly tripled, per capita pig iron value doubled, currency per inhabitant up 41 percent, total currency up 94 percent.
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Birkinbine Engineering
Odd Fellows Temple
Philadelphia
United States
Mercer Secures a New Industry from Euclid Water Filter
Mercer capitalists led by F. J. McCain and Hon. J. M. Campbell have bought a controlling stake in the Euclid Water Filter company of Tarentum and will move the plant to Mercer. The facility to be housed in McCain Construction buildings will be operated by that firm, producing portable water filters in multiple sizes.
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Mercer
F. J. McCain
Hon. J. M. Campbell
Euclid Water Filter Company
Tarentum
McCain Construction Company
West Side Girl Breaks Arm While Skating
Verna Ful kerson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Ful kerson of West Washington street, fell on roller skates in front of West Side School House Wednesday evening and broke her left arm at the wrist in two places. The injury is painful.
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West Side
Verna
Dave Fulkerson
West Washington Street
Letters Issued in the Boak Estate
Letters testamentary in the estate of the late J. W. Boak of Slipperyrock township have been issued to the widow and his son Audley Boak. The will leaves a fine farm in Slipperyrock township as the property.
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J. W. Boak
Slipperyrock Township
Audley Boak
More Houses or More Men For the Fire Dept?
City property committee debated whether to add fire houses or more men. Rigby’s plan to buy Arlington avenue lot for a Fifth ward fire house at 450 dollars spurred discussion. Some members urged building two more houses for Second and Seventh wards. others emphasized better equipment and manpower to protect city from fires.
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Rigby
Arlington Avenue
Fifth Ward
Dunlap
Gorman
Dickon
Griffith
Snow Storm Hits Town Threatening Early Fruit Season
April 30 1908 brought a real snow storm to New Castle surprising residents. Households fear frost endangering fruit, while downtown slush disrupts spring chores. Report notes cheerful but misguided comments from locals and advises avoiding spring cleaning fever.
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New Castle
Change in Study Course Faces Opposition in New Castle
The proposal to switch New Castle schools to an eight year course drew strong board opposition. Critics argued early work ends vital ward school training and could deprive pupils of fundamental skills. Half day high school sessions were blamed for health risks and poor study habits, with officials noting many students finish lessons quickly and loiter. Committee will review potential practical course updates.
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New Castle
Nomiterf
Youngstown Man Accused of Thefts During Old Home Week
Out of money and still thirsty, Tom McCarty of Youngstown is alleged to have stolen a bottle of perfume. The corner stone of the new courthouse will be laid in Youngstown during Old Home Week.
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Tom McCarty
Youngstown
Youngstown Durng
Lawrence County Man Fatally Hurt in Beaver Falls Ambulance Crash
John McCready a former Lawrence County resident was critically injured Tuesday when the ambulance he drove for Lyle Lutton was struck by a streetcar in Beaver Falls. He was taken to a hospital in serious condition. the incident left the horses unharmed.
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John McCready
Lawrence County
Beaver Falls
Lyle
Lutton
L. W. Sutton
McCready
Mr. McCready
Beaver Township
Beniditto Held For Court In Dynomite Theft Case
Giovanni Beniditto charged with larceny of 275 dollars worth of dynamite from Carbon Limestone Hillsville shed. Held for court after hearing before Alderman Ranney. Arrested by County Detective Logan on April 25. cellar search found dynamite. Alleged to have sold material with a fellow countryman to quarry workers.
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Giovanni Beniditto
Carbon Limestone Company
Hillsville
Ranney
Beneditto
Logan
Examinations for Life Certificates Set for May Dates
Announcement states permanent examinations for life certificates for Lawrence County teachers will be at the high school at 8 o’clock on May 9 and May 16. About 380 teachers are expected to take the exam. Dr. J H Miller of Young Street has returned from Erie after attending a Lutheran church convention.
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Lawrence County
J. H. Miller
Young Street
Erie
The
Lutheran Church
Merchants Press Repeal of Mercantile Tax Law
Business associations across the state campaign for repealing the mercantile tax or license law. They survey state senate and assembly candidates on repeal, claiming merchants pay enough taxes. Many nominees pledged to repeal or vote to wipe out the law, with years of effort behind the push.
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Senate
Assembly
Commencement Plans Preview at New Wilmington
Arrangements for New Wilmington commencement week are nearly complete as the United Presbyterian shares details. The baccalaureate sermon is set for Sunday evening June 7 delivered by the president. seniors perform plays Monday night. junior contest Tuesday features four young women for the essay prize and four men for the ovation prize. The music department plans two ensemble concerts in addition to department graduation. art display Wednesday afternoon. alumni banquet at 1 pm. athletic events on the field. Thursday includes campus exercises and the inter-society contest to close the week.
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New Wilmington
United Presbyterian
New Auto Licenses Hit Record Numbers This Year
The State Highway department reports over 16 000 licenses issued since January with $3 fees per applicant. Each license requires name and car make, then duplicate tags are issued for display. Income covers expenses and funds dust-laying experiments. Last year about 18 500 licenses. the prior year around 15 000. The first four months are expected to approach that earlier total.
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Automobile Division
The
State Highway Department
Breen
W C T U Women at Ellwood Today
Women of the Women's Christian Temperance Union travel to Ellwood City for the semi annual Lawrence county union convention. Executive committee members join early and others depart at noon. a brisk program is planned with local participants. Mrs C W Foulke is unable to attend due to an accident. Miss Watts visits with sister Mrs A Brown.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ellwood City
Lawrence County Union
C. W. Foulke
Croton Avenue
New Wash Goods at Sale Prices in Small Lots
A sale advertisement lists Scotch Lawns at 3 cents a yard and various linens and battistes from 5 to 18 cents per yard. Cairo Batiste and Zelrina Batiste appear with floral patterns, plus Swiss Embroidery Insertion, Paris Tissues, and fine White Goods all discounted. Dress Goods range 29c to $1.19 per yard.
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Mila Batiste
Zelrina Batiste
Cairo
Batiste
Paris
Local News Highlights and Community Notices
Ill Hubbard Thomas Brisbine of Mackey street is ill with grip. Miss Mabel Huff returns from a visit with Youngstown friends. Edward White of West Liberty street spends Tuesday in New Castle. Mrs. Charles Schofield of North Main street completes a Cleveland visit. Mrs. Scott of Youngstown visits sister Mrs. Pennell of Orchard avenue. Attorney Clyde Osborn and Mrs. Osborn visit Mrs. Thomas of South Main street. Knights of Pythias to confer third degree on candidates Friday evening. Weitz brothers plan an eight room dwelling at East Park and North Main. Two mission band volunteers to speak at Central Christian church Sunday. Mrs. Mary Hucker of Sharon visits with sister Mrs. Catherine Holzbach of North Main. Lutheran conference held yesterday with many out of town ministers present. Ladies Auxiliary of St Patrick’s church to host May party at William Lawrence hall on May 13 with dancing featured.
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Thomas Brisbine
Mackey Street
Mabel Huff
Youngstown
Edward White
West Liberty Street
New Castle
Charles Schofield
North Main Street
Cleveland
Scott
Pennell
Orchard Avenue
Clyde Osborn
Thomas
South Main Street
Knights of P
Mary Hucker
Sharon
Catherine Holzbach
Lutheran Church
St. Patrick’s Church
William Lawrence Hall
Stoneboro Fair Dates Set for September 29 to October 2
The Stoneboro Fair association announces a four day event from September 29 to October 2. William Reiber of Carlisle street remains seriously ill after a three month illness.
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Stoneboro Fair Association
Wiliam Reiber
Carlisle Street
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BOAK
la France
D. R. Bollard
Beniditto
W.C. T. U. Women AT
Ellwood
Miss Watts
Williamsport
Mrs. A. Brown
North Beaver Street
Pittsburg Street
Toulon
R. S. McCulloch , CO
Piso’s
Piso
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
New Castle, PA
T. W. Dickson & CO. Real Estate and Insurance
DEAN
Dickson Street
Walnut Street
Morton Street
Union Phone
New York
Washington ST
Lawrence Savings & Trust CO
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