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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
6
A house on Mercer Street is occupied by the Masonic Club Wile with plans to remodel and repair the adjoining Greer Block. The targeted property move follows local notices of alteration and likely construction work.
The Masonic club, formed about a year ago, has agreed to buy the Lee property on North Mercer Street near the Greer building and remodel it into up to date club rooms. Possession is expected by February 1 with work rushed to settle quickly. The third floor may become a billiard room, the second floor four large rooms, and the first floor a large reading and reception area. A caterer has offered meals, and ladies days for the Wimodau sis club are planned to entertain.
National banks in New Castle elected officers today at noon meetings in Lawrence County First National Citizens National and National Bank of Lawrence County. At the First National George W Clark named assistant cashier and director. officers include President W S Foltz and Cashier Samuel Foltz. Citizens National elected Thomas W Phillips president and David Jameson cashier. no changes at National Bank of Lawrence County.
An advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam will stop any cough that can be stopped by medicine and cure coughs that no other medicine can. It asserts it is the best cure for coughs colds bronchitis grip asthma and early consumption without alcohol opium morphine or narcotics.
County commissioners publish the final registration day for voters ahead of the February election. Registrars will operate at polling places from 8 am to 1 pm, 2 to 6 pm, and 7 to 10 pm on January 21. Eligible residents must register to vote for mayor, city treasurer, councilmen, and school directors.
The Kunnitz store on South Jefferson Street was sold by Sheriff Waddington to plaintiff A. M. Collins for $815. The claim amounted to about $120.
The funeral for Mrs Clara G Daugherty was held Monday afternoon at her Cherry Street residence. Rev R N Merrill and Rev M W Keith conducted the service with a quartet and floral tributes. Oak Park cemetery burial. Also, infant son of Charles A McKinney and wife died at two days old. Moses Fisher aged 72, a Sharon resident, died after a paralytic stroke with surviving relatives listed.
The court extends filing deadlines for viewers reports on several projects. Harrison Street sewer due second Monday in February, Chestnut Street sewer and Edison Avenue sewer due first Monday in February, Garfield Avenue grading due second Monday in February, Winter Avenue grading due second Monday in February, Madison Avenue sewer due second Monday in February, Seward Street grading due second Monday in February.
The Acme Food Company versus C. F. and F. E. Alborn is continued as a key witness remains in Chicago and a deposition will be taken. H. P. McCarnes versus James G. Fulkerson W. Gastinger and S. R. Powell is delayed since the prosecutor cannot be located. Mary Robb versus George H. VanHorn trespass action continues. O T Adams versus Edith J Welsh assumpsit settled. John Moore ill, likely to be continued. Ella V Porter versus Captain Moon trespass likely to be continued.
Claire Lynn, a driver, is confined to bed with the disease as grip spreads among firemen in the Sixth ward department.
Real estate broker Sherritt promotes several offers in Sev enth ward and surrounding areas. Properties include five and six room houses, a 27 by 80 warehouse, one and two story brick buildings near Diamond, and land for chicken farming. Prices range from four hundred to four thousand two hundred dollars with various term options.
The News announces William E. Agnew as Republican candidate for Lawrence County treasurer. A former county clerk and longtime office employee, Agnew previously ran for treasurer three years ago and drew strong support. He is the son of the late R. E. Agnew and formerly worked at a local glass plant.
An accountant well acquainted with the treasurers office is presented as a candidate. His work in the county commissioners office is noted for accuracy and courtesy. He prepares state reports and earns praise for neatness and reliability, and he pledges faithful service if elected.
Congressman Acheson introduced a bill in the national House to raise Findley Brandon of New Castle to a pension of 36 dollars per month. Brandon served in Company C, One Hundredth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
Advertises a special 10 day offer for 21 meal tickets at Diamond restaurant next to the Fountain Inn. Promotes meals one or three per day and invites customers to try a meal first. Includes homemade pies cakes and salads and lists D. E. Tid as proprietor.
In the estate of Jane Williamson late of the Sixth ward New Castle Pa Letters of administration granted to me All persons with claims against the estate must present them and those indebted must settle promptly Co W Fenton Administrator 6 Pittsburg Street Jan 14 21 28 Feb 4 11 18.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County Pennsylvania No March term 1908 M D In the matter of the petition of the Wampum Lime company for decree of dissolution the court has fixed Wednesday January 22 1908 at 2 PM for hearing the petition and appearance of interested parties to show cause why the prayer should not be granted Jas W Rhodes solicitor for petitioner
Letters testamentary issued to Mary R. McConahy executrix of Rachel T. McElheny late of South New Castle Lawrence County Pennsylvania. Creditors and claimants must present claims promptly. Attorneys Uber and McKinley, Rigby Postoffice Lawrence County Pa. 117 6f Tuesdays.
The annual stockholders meeting will be held at the company office on Tuesday January 28 1908 at 1030 a m for election of directors and other lawful business. Charles L Baldwin secretary. 9916 Tuesdays
Advertises an eight room modern house for rent with heater electric light and gas. Inquire Jere Bauman at 186 Neshannock Avenue. 80-if.
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