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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
The New Castle Au to club warns drivers of a dangerous corner at South Liberty street and Montgomery avenue with a narrow roadway sand patch and a posted support. Another risky intersection is Mahoning avenue and the county bridge approaches. Hundreds are expected to view the auto tour through Mahoningtown.
The People's National Bank of Ellwood City, just over a year old, reports rising business, a dividend declared, and a surplus of over 500. Capital is 50 000 dollars. Officers are C. A. Martin president J. E. Van Gorder vice president and J. G. Cobler cashier. Directors include C. A. Martin E. P. Mellon Morris Keller A. C. Knox and J. E. Van Gorder.
Burgess John H. Hossler signed the ordinance establishing the Wayne Avenue grade after delaying to consider representations. The compromise grade raises the street 19 inches at a point before John Greibe’s property, ending the matter.
Beaver Falls Elks plan their second moonlight dance at Rock Point tonight with many lodge members attending. The first dance in the series was a bright social event, and locals are eager for another festive evening by the Point.
Councilmen meet tonight to decide on bids for paving Fountain Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets and Fifth Street between Lawrence and Crescent avenues. The engineer and street committee have tallied the bids and the remaining decision is which contractor will accept the city's bonds.
B F Ross visited Pittsburg yesterday while D J Mulcahy and F H Douthitt were there on business. Mrs Mayme Frazier of Beaver Falls visited Mrs S Y Douds and Mrs J J Shannon and Children visited Dr W A Shannon. Arthur Cohen and Dr C M Iseman traveled to New Castle in the doctor's auto. Misses Clara Crinkey and Marion Shannon visited Mrs B S McQuiston of Mt Hope.
Ed Reilley remains on patrol as night policeman after being fired by Burgess John Hossler on July 1. The council’s police committee discussed discharge with McCarthy and Evans supporting retention while Wehr favors removal. Local business owners praised Reilley and urge keeping him on the force.
Complaints of insufficient service have poured into the Bell Telephone office as residents report difficulty reaching Portersville and nearby points. The company dispatched half a dozen linemen to the area to work on bulky lines, in hopes of delivering better phone service soon.
The borough committee purchased a $125 safe after John McCandless surveyed Pittsburg safes. The device will store records and valuable books, protecting them from vandals and fire. Tonight the council will hear the report.
The Forge team travels to Evans City Saturday to challenge the local ball players who claimed the Fourth of July win over Ellwood Shelby. A first meeting between Forge and Evans City promises a worthwhile try-out with local fans and supporters along for the trip.
Tax Collector Jacob Bair faces three months of work collecting $36,996.36 in taxes for the borough and school. The total includes $18,173.83 for school purposes, $17,521.52 for the borough, and $1,301.51 for the poor. Assessed on $1,297,965 taxable valuation to fund next year’s operations.
The Shelby team plans a strong game against Callery next Saturday after a rough Fourth of July loss to Evans City. Shelby had a solid season before the setback and aims to recover ground with a win over Callery.
The third annual United Presbyterian missionary conference will be held in New Wilmington for ten days starting around August 16. Expected attendance surpasses last year’s about 200, with Dr. Charles Watson of Philadelphia leading part of the program and Dr. R. M. Russell of Westminster College guiding others.
Sheriff Waddington seized the 200 acre Riddle farm in Little Beaver township on an execution by Guarantee Title and Trust of Pittsburg. The trust company seized farm machinery and house goods. debt slightly over 45500 dollars. The farm sale is set for July 27.
A sarcopt es parasite outbreak has killed seven horses near Orangeville Mercer County with cases also reported near Clarks Mills. The disease begins by hair loss and can be fatal if untreated but responds to prompt treatment officials urge quick action to protect other animals.
A stranger appeared on the streets of North Lima near Youngstown on Tuesday triggering a scare. The constable pursued the trail but the stranger vanished before being found.
Wm. J. Bryan will not attend an upcoming gathering though log rollers from 20 Woodmen camps will be at the park on July 15 to perform demonstrations and entertain attendees.
Letters from women in New York and Illinois praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female troubles, despondency, and backaches. The ad-style essay argues melancholia signals organic derangement and urges trials of the herbal remedy.
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