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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
10
City Treasurer Charles C. Duff holds a list of over 2,000 residents who owe more than $12,000 in personal and property taxes. If unpaid by January 1, lawsuits for collection will be filed, with most delinquents able to pay and reasons for nonpayment noted as excuses to be resolved in court.
Spokane dispatch reports J L Harper and partners found about $500000 worth of gold bearing ore north of Spokane near the Republic mine. Assays indicate ore worth over 20 dollars a ton with several millions suggested on the property as cyanide failure had depleted earlier reserves.
The Mercer Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church accepts the resignation of Rev. Dr. S. W. Gilkey of the First Church Mercer after 19 years of service. He is well known in the city.
Giuseppe Vacco, an Italian resident of Hazel Dell, was struck by a B and O passenger train near the depot on Saturday morning and died. He was laid to rest at Hoytdale cemetery after services at the Catholic church, with many locals and foreigners attending. Witnesses say he slipped on ice while trying to dodge the train. After the accident, fellow foreign workers in the area stopped work for the day.
Greenville correspondent reports the marriage of Edward Aldenderfer and Jennie Eckles at Ellwood City two weeks ago. Local inquiry finds no confirmed Jennie Eckles in Ellwood, only the widow of Thomas Eckles. The Greenville broadcast notes Jennie Eckles once lived here and that the couple will reside in Ellwood City.
The local lodge has arranged with Don H Wheeler of Boston to perform The Christmas Carol on Friday evening December 10. All members may bring one guest and admission is free. Wheeler is touted as an entertainer of ability and attendance is urged for a rare treat.
A light committee meeting will be held this week to receive the meters report. A finance committee session is also planned this week to act on several bills pending before council.
The Lawrenceville basketball squad, one of the best in the Pittsburg district, will entertain at the Casino next Friday evening. The local players are in good shape and seek another victory after challenging contests in the region.
R. D. Turner a well known Ellwood youth may announce his candidacy for burgess in the spring election. Residing in the Third ward he is popular with many borough friends and could spur rivals to campaign actively. He works in the tube mill.
Hazel Dell teachers organize a holiday institute to be held in a local church. A pair of able instructors will address the meetings. The event will likely span two or three days.
The new Bell telephone ordered by Superintendent Boynton was installed Saturday afternoon under the supervision of J. W. Landing, chairman of the building committee. The city previously relied only on the Citizens phone in the city building.
Ellwood resident Miss Lucy Hasiec returned home from Lowellville after a weekend visit to her parents. She has run a highly successful school in Lowellville.
Mr and Mrs Gribben returned from New Castle. William Francis spent Sunday with friends in Pittsburg. John Wagner of Beaver Falls visited Ellwood Saturday. First quarterly conference was held at the Methodist church Sunday. Miss Fannie Ross visited friends at Slippery Rock and has returned home. Several of the manufacturing their ea ae for two.
Finley Cornelius of Hazel Dell was badly hurt at the Ellwood City tube works Saturday afternoon when an iron ladder fell on him. He was moved home in an unconscious condition and a physician treated him. His condition was described as serious and officials feared for his recovery.
Ellwood City manager Clark arranged a Thursday night game with the strong college team at New Wilmington. The local squad faces a rules clash as New Wilmington uses A A rules while Ellwood plays National. Baskets six inches from the wall at New Wilmington could favor the home side.
W W Seidel, a well known Fifth side liveryman, attempted to buy a say then of guineas but confusion over the word led his wife to think he spoke of Jennies and coal. After clarifications she insisted he not keep a guinea boarding house. He clarified he bought two guinea hens and will raise the fowls.
Louis Weisman was arrested by Chief Reilley for peddling gas mantles without a license. He appeared before Burgess Kirk and was fined $2.50. Weisman had reportedly been selling the mantles for some time, with prior attempts to stop him unsuccessful.
Agent Kirk reviews last month data and finds outgoing freight up from last year while incoming freight trails. The Lake Erie road is performing better on outward shipments but weaker on inbounds compared with the prior year.
Harry Ethridge, superintendent of the Harmony electric line, was in the city Saturday afternoon conferring with council members and others. His visit was personal, and he came to look over the local situation and was well pleased with conditions he found.
County commissioners have not announced winter primaries for this city though it is understood Socialists will press for the primaries. Republican and Democratic nominations will be made in the traditional manner by nomination papers.
Munyon advertises cold remedy relief for head throat and lungs with immediate effect. It claims fever control discharge stop nose aches pains and pneumonia prevention. Also promotes Rheumatism Kidney and Vitalizer products and offers a free zine almanac.
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