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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
5
A New Castle Piano Co listing invites sealed bids for a Winter & Co. piano on display at 78 Pittsburgh Street. Two bid categories offer cash and time terms, with $25 down and $10 per month, deadline noon Saturday August 22. Bids received by mail or drop box will be opened by two disinterested parties and winners notified.
A reference list names individuals now using a high-grade piano. The entries include Pbert L. Wallace East Walnes G. Eckels Park avenue in Fulkerson North Jefferson street illis Alford Wildwood avenue headare Algeier North Brave street R Reynolds F D No 3 frank Wallace R F D No 3 B Butts Clayton street Charles Lees Wildwood avenue Fred Rowland Blunston avenue John Barnett Lathrop street WV E Bartlett Chestnut street Ruth Marsden Bay street Robert Walker Porter street Joseph DePuy Superior street Mamie Alford Pittsburg street Harry Ward E Long avenue Sam Harris Leasure avenue Thomas L Mor nes North Cedr street
Cool weather spurs city councils to act on a County Line street ordinance linking Sixth ward segments to Eastside and other county line pieces. New measures include paving Diamond alley and sidewalk requirements on Haus, Croton, Clayton, and Leasure streets, with mayoral assent pending.
City councils agreed Genkinger’s $100 fine will be used to cover costs from the raid on Little Egypt, with about $40 returned to Genkinger. The New Castle Temperance society faced potential costs after appeals failed to change the verdict in the lewd play case.
City Solicitor James A. Gardner urged merging several committees to cut meetings and boost efficiency. He proposed reducing committees by half and assigning more work per panel to improve attendance and results. A special finance committee will study the recommendation for an ordinance.
New Castle issued a 12 000 dollar 4 1/2 percent sewer bonds with only one bid from Trowbridge & Nether Co of Chicago at a 20 dollar premium. Proceeds fund the Second South Mill street storm sewer as Fifth ward officials push to finish before frost. Several sewer and street contracts were awarded below engineer estimates, with Patrick Joyce of Youngstown and New Castle Construction Co securing key bids on Croton avenue paving and Northview avenue projects.
The Pennsylvania Railroad seeks damages from grading West Washington Street claiming heightened costs, including a bridge change at 394.16. After years of talks, the street committee proposed to the council that the city pay 1000 to settle, with expected acceptance.
Perseverance by Fourth ward residents pays off as Arlington avenue is chosen for a new fire station. The council debated tabling the purchase with opposition from William Dunlap, while Socialist leader A B Wilkinson urged swift action for an eastern district nucleus. City solicitor to draft the ordinance. ward realignments hinted to create future stations.
Councilman Mellvenny proposed a new ordinance to treat Sunday newspapers cigars and soda water as necessities and to allow stores to stay open on Sunday, declaring such sales not a city violation. The measure was referred to the police committee for action.
During Hugh Marquis annual vacation, City Treasurer Charles W. Duff acted as city clerk of councils. Duff, a former city clerk, fulfilled duties and was considered fully qualified for the role.
The regular council meeting introduced ordinances for building a sanitary sewer on Wabash avenue Seventh ward Forrest street Franklin avenue and Charter street Fifth ward plus grading and paving Pollock avenue Fifth ward for municipal utilities.
Acting Clerk Charles Duff presented a communication from Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Co. on box specifications causing complaints that non Gamewell boxes are being considered. Star Electric of New York and Gamewell submitted bids for five boxes and storage battery bids were $575 and $997 plus. The two bids were sent to the Electrical committee for review.
Common council approved abandoning West Lacock Street and established a new street 50 feet south at the request of Lake Erie railroad to extend its four track system through the city.
The common council approved a bill to make it unlawful to manufacture any fireworks within New Castle limits within 500 feet of any building. Final action by the select council is scheduled in two weeks.
Lorenzo M Sechler of Youngstown and Hidith May Moore of Younnestown appear in a brief marriage notice with no further details provided.
A local advertisement lists Zephyr Dress Ginghams priced at 10c per yard during a sale. The note highlights fabric by the yard and directs shoppers to a nearby store for purchase.
Bargain sale lists heavy Turkish bath towels at 10c, hand towels 3c and 4c, Comfort Prints and novelty Cali coes 4c yard, and wide selection of cottons, crash, flannelette, lace edges, and linens. Supplies include 100 dozen wash cloths at 1c each, Ammonia and soaps at low prices, with featured racks in ribbons, infant wear, and women's waists and dresses.
A proposed building ordinance details a Brown Hamilton inspector role with five years of service, reporting violations, issuing permits, collecting fees, and ensuring sewer connections. The plan favors the Philadelphia building code and seeks council approval, with salary by fees and possible removal by mayor and two thirds vote. Fire Chief Connery has pushed for this office for years.
Herbert McIlvenny of the Seventh ward urged immediate steps to provide passable clean crosswalks where property owners lay cement or flag walks. The motion charged the street committee to act, drawing audience support.
Councilman Will Dunlap urged rail brakes on street cars citing dangerous hand brakes. He says only a small chain can break any time on Highland avenue and Pittsburg street. Committees have failed to act. A special committee was appointed with Dunlap Fike and McCann. The company offered to replace uneven blocks with vitrified bricks along Long avenue.
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