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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
2
The property committee asked councils to authorize hiring an architect to aid in planning up to 10000 dollars of alterations and repairs. Councils postponed action to the next meeting while the committee gathers ideas and estimates to determine essential work and potential cost savings.
West Falls street between Elm and Locusts streets will be paved after addressing a substantial sanitary sewer. City Engineer Milholland to inspect conditions after Clark Lewis testified his cellars flood from sewer backups and manholes overflow. City councils approved the street committee recommendation following brief debate.
The common council in a joint session granted the Citizens' band permission to use the city hall next Sunday. They must keep the chamber clean and refrain from damage. Veterans of the G A R refused practice in their hall, influencing the decision.
Jud Barteaux earned his first job in nearly a month to remove cement blocks left by George H. Van Horn on Friendship street. Councils were informed last night by Rigby that the blocked pavements made walking nearly impossible. Van Horn had been told to remove them but did not, and Barteaux began the cleanup promptly.
An ordinance to pave all grades of six per cent or greater with hillside brick will be introduced. Council supported Genkinger's motion after brief debate. some favored eight per cent, but six prevailed. The city solicitor will draft the measure requiring hillside brick paving on future hills.
The city will sell its house on Hendrickson Avenue near Moody. Valued around $4,000, it was bought from Luke Agan and includes a small adjoining lot. The city clerk will advertise this week for sale and removal before April 1, 1909.
An old newspaper advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises a money back refund if the remedy fails and highlights Druggist’s to register Dr. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
Councilman J Johnson Fisher introduced a resolution to draft an ordinance for plain clothes police and a proviso for substitute officers. The measure passed with little opposition and the city solicitor was asked to prepare the ordinance for the next council meeting.
The police committee’s special Blevins inquiry may use money from the general revenue fund for its search to confirm the Ruth story in the murder mystery. Councils debated the scope but concurred, granting leeway to pursue the claim if the work continues satisfactorily.
City councils in joint session approved granting the Lafayette and Liberty streets under grade crossings to the railroads. They decided to draw up the necessary ordinance and live up to the agreement after debate.
Two messages from Mayor Harry J. Lusk were read by City Clerk Hugh M. Marquis at a special meeting. The councils named a five citizen committee to work with them on the water question and ordered receipt of the police plain clothes officer recommendation for consideration.
The Western Union Telegraph company paid 508.58 in taxes and wire rent under protest. City Solicitor James A. Gardner notified councils that the receipt could be signed with protest noted. The city would refund the money if the company won a later suit.
The police committee will consider creating an office to employ John Atkinson the former policeman wounded in the line of duty years ago Councilman A D Newell urged action last night and several councilmen supported him Former Councilman W H Chambers spoke in Atkinson's behalf The committee will devise a plan to provide him employment.
A vintage style health ad promises relief from rheumatism with Uric-O as an internal blood remedy. It claims all sufferers can be cured and offers sample bottles via The Smith Drug Company in Syracuse and Paisley’s Pharmacy in Pittsburg Street and Washington.
Couheils in joint sessions order Harmony line cars to stop at all franchise stops. City solicitor to notify the company to begin immediate practice. Cars already run to Pittsburgh with no stops except terminal and crossing point. city warns of trouble if stopping does not begin at once.
The League of American Municipalities is criticized as a costly luxury. This city paid $30 in cash this year to keep its name on the roll. A dues bill was presented to councils last night and City Clerk Hugh M. Marquis read it. Councils approved the payment and a warrant was ordered drawn for the amount.
New Castle conclave number 229 of the Improved Order of Heptasophs held a Monday evening meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Officers named include Past Archon Charles Wirtz Archon Emil Kruger Provost George P. Close Treasurer Louis F Priesel Financier Philip Evans Secretary Charles G Kruger Prelate Henry Kares Inspector Fred Feyock Warder James P Beebe Sentinel Peter Feyock Trustees G Moore H Boenish Ed Fehrenbaugh Delegate Phillip S Evans Alternate Louis Priesel.
In a joint session Councilman Genkinger pressed Chairman Cukerbaum after minutes approval. Cukerbraum claimed the Eighth while Genkinger quipped about the bloody Fifth as laughter spread through the hall. The exchange left some minds unsettled.
In the divorce case of Adessa Young against Thomas Young, Attorney Clyde V. Riley was appointed master Monday to take testimony. C. H. Akens was appointed to take testimony in the case of Knobel against Knobel, Alexander Campbell of Warren Ohio a first cousin of the late William McKinley is dead.
The Sisters of Holy Cross at 44 Chandler St Nashua New Hampshire cheerfully recommend Father Johns Medicine as a remedy for bronchial troubles and as a tonic for those who are weak. Several persons in their institution report beneficial results.
New Castle Umbrella Mfg Co presents a wide range of umbrellas with custom materials and up-to-date handles. Available for ladies, gentlemen, and children from 49 cents with free engravings and a one year guarantee. Open evenings at 14 S Mercer St opposite the Opera House.
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