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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
3
Glewood UlPy Aug 14. By resolution introduced in council last night the borough will borrow 8000 from The First National Bank to steady municipal finances. The measure passed with little debate as the borough faces arrears to employees and tax collections await the collector.
Ellwoodtown August 14 All borough employes from street commissioner to borough engineer must attend all town council meetings as a council resolution authorizes the clerk to notify them to appear at the next and all future sessions. The move follows a delayed notification when engineers and the solicitor could not be found. Letters will inform them today.
Ellwood City council demanded dismissal of Captain Moon and Reiner amid a bribery accusation tied to Jacob Krauter. With resignations of Smiley and Glasger, Sam uel Parker is the sole patrol presence until September, as hearings and further trials loom for Moon and others. County Detective Logan was observed in town during inquiries.
Ellwood City August 14 The first detailed report on the borough’s finances under the new bookkeeping system by John McCandless shows July costs by department. Borough clerk W Ky McElroy says the itemized figures aim to reduce errors across Street improvements, health, printing, general expenses, city property and the electric department.
Ellwood City officials debated $20 000 improvement bonds issued July 1907 as contractors Maynard and Flynn demanded about $900 interest for taking the bonds at par. Borough authorities agreed to seek action if contracts were violated and to report findings with the city solicitor.
Ellwood City officials received a notice from the state health department demanding within 95 days a wastewater treatment plan and a water purification plant plan for the borough. The council questions Engineer Pratt about delayed submissions, and the clerk will request clarification.
Ellwood City council's water committee proposed two arrangements with Illswood Water Co to secure water. After readings and debate, no action was taken. seven copies will be prepared for each councilman to study the clauses.
Aug 14 chairman Michael Wehr of the police council reports John Spilley and Matt Glasser, special policemen, submitted their resignations yesterday afternoon. They cited dissatisfaction with affairs in the police department and requested relief from responsibility in matters in which they were not involved.
The ladies of the Molted Presbyterian church planned an event, an ice cream tea, at Crescent Ave and Town of the church, with the proceeds to benefit the church and its activities. The festival was slated for an evening, featuring a featured tea and social gathering for attendees.
In Ellwodo City on August 14 a dog was struck and killed by a passing automobile on Lawrence Avenue at Sixth Street. The animal, not highly valuable, was treasured by its owner Herbert Tomlinson who was guiding the dog when it darted into the street and was hit by a touring car.
A series of yesterday visits are noted with residents from New Castle Beaver Falls Rochester Kew Castle and other towns traveling for business and social calls. Individuals named include M Sehrinng J Corcoran Woot Patterson Mra Grover J A Gelhach and many more with trips to areas in the northern part of the state and a 40 day stay at Erle Ennhoro and Cambridge Spattiga mentioned.
Larl Shaner travelled to West Virginia under the guise of a vacation but pursued a bride there. He returned with a wife last Wednesday. His friends planned a serenade, prompting him to flee town with his bride, leaving her maiden name unknown.
Ellwood City officials plan permanent anti spitting signs for the streets but will delay installation until bids on prices are received. The council discussed bids from a Beaver Falls firm that supplied signs to New Castle but found them unsatisfactory and will seek more bids before proceeding.
Vera Davidson aged 11 elopes with Ralph Dunbar aged 20 and marries in Cumberland Maryland. They return to the Dunbar home amid family feud tensions with Vera’s father Mr Davidson who feared anger over the marriage. The couple traveled from Walters Station via train to Pittsburgh and Cumberland before arriving at the Dunbar residence.
August 14 reports police action against unlicensed hack drivers. James Smith, operating a two horse hack, paid a $9 fine to Squire W. Be McIroy and faced a $5 license fee to obtain a two horse license, after which he may operate legally.
Ellwood City officials debated Sixth Street grade between Springs and Glendive miles. Grantley favored immediate passage. Lenigan warned of potential damages claims if approved now. After a bitter debate the measure passed on first reading with notices to property owners for objections.
The annual election of officers for the People’s Mutual Building and Loan Association of New Castle Pennsylvania will be held at the association’s office 612 Pittsburg Street New Castle on Saturday August 15 from 7 pm to 8 pm W Fenton See Narr.
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