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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
1
Countee announces inquiry into advisability of dividing the district high schools to serve more pupils. Geographical conditions in New Castle may require split to improve the present high school and to erect another east or south facility. Attorney Charles G. Martin urged cautious, thorough research as the first step in addressing the moot high school problem.
A three member committee is appointed by the chair to study dividing New Castle High School for more balanced attendance. Charles G. Martin proposes the plan, citing morning and afternoon sessions and the need for better facilities, with a remodeled local building and a second site near population centers. The committee, Martin Kerr and Lockhart, will report after thorough investigation.
After a special meeting and heated debate the board of education relets the coal contract for the year to G. H. Van Horn following a prior cancellation over weighing discrepancies. A mix of supporters and opponents voiced sharply on whether to keep Pittsburg coal or switch to cheaper New Castle coal for 14 inch screen at 2.20 per ton.
A M North, historian and first Erie railroad agent in the city, presented ancient history proving the railroad existed before Gardner avenue and that the Erie was entitled to the bill. The committee recommended wiping the city’s $474.40 claim against the railroad and crediting the railroad’s $540.78 for labor and materials.
John Simpson of Mahoningtown told council’s judiciary committee he fell 35 feet down an unprotected Martin Street embankment while seeking a match at 7 30 p m. The 73 year old suffered head and neck pains and urged action to avoid future injuries and potential damages suits. Councilmen Dunlap and Fisher will review the situation and report.
John V. Cline an elderly Civil War veteran with about 69 wins to his credit posted bail for a hearing before Alderman Charles B. Mayne after a serious criminal charge was filed by Mrs. E P Brown on behalf of her 12 year old daughter Bertha The veteran who lives on South Street reportedly kept company with the girl around May 1 1908 The hearing was set for today.
New Bedford resident John Brownlee died Monday at Dixmont hospital after years of illness. He was over 60, survived by wife Mirthine Gealy and three children Harvey Roy and Sarah. One brother Charles Brownlee. Funeral director Duff to handle remains and New Bedford home. Arrangements not yet made.
The Rev. H. M. Potter of Darlington has written a history of the Shenango presbytery covering over a century of records. The manuscript is with the printer and will be ready soon for members.
Dr Montgomery Linville of North Mercer street is back from Philadelphia and his condition is reported improved after the recent sojourn.
Obituaries list Patrick Colligan of Pittsburg John B Porter aged 78 of Rochester Pa and John Brownlee of New Bedford as recent deaths across multiple locales.
Pittsburg watches as seven councilmen and two bankers face bribery charges. Public Safety Director Lang promises full disclosure at tomorrow’s preliminary exam before Magistrate Brady with arrests expected after hearings. Notable lawyers including Watson Shiras Weill and McCook will prosecute, while defendants are defended by multiple attorneys.
John F Ward lodge held a large enthusiastic meeting with officers elected. Members expect Greer mill to start soon after the new year. Elected officers include President John Rogers and Vice President Herbert Davis with Kelsey, Davis, Jones, Armstrong, Parsons, and Morgan in key roles.
A north hill man asks a grocer the price of fresh eggs. The grocer states strictly fresh eggs cost 4 cents a dozen, but packed eggs are cheaper. The customer faints, revived by water, then asks for one egg.
A new judiciary committee forms to probe horse injuries from sewer holes in Herald city. Owners claim $254 in damages after two horses fell through open holes on Duquesne street and Pittsburg street. Druschel seeks $100 for damages. Milholland notes safety cover installed. panel to report next meeting.
Friends report the death of Ellen F. Colligan a prominent East End resident of Pittsburg and former New Castile native She was married in 1878 to Patrick Colligan an agent for the Baltimore and Ohio at Allegheny station Survived by four children Funeral from 328 Millvale Avenue at 8 30 Saturday and high mass at St Lawrence Church at 9
The judiciary committee recommended councils pay Mrs Elizabeth Young 300 dollars for injuries from a February fall on Long Avenue. Her attorney S Plumber Emery said the amount is insufficient for the aged woman, but the committee views 300 as about right and will present it to councils.
At a Butler Bar Association meeting, members decided to discontinue efforts to obtain an additional law judge. They noted many counties would deserve another judge, and passing a bill seemed futile at this time.
A black man and an Italian woman sought a marriage license in the prothonotary's office but were refused by Clerk Love who said the couple should try Youngstown. The man and woman from Pittsburg discussed continuing the pursuit elsewhere noting color difference blocked license.
Testimony in a New Castle gambling case centers on Charles Kelty and Charles Tidball with police contact and an alleged city county raid pact. W L Aiken of the Herald testified about Kelty’s talk of profits and protection schemes, while Dan Logan denied safe raids without DA orders.
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