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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
1
Will Clark of North Beaver township, an employe of Pennsylvania Engineering Works, finishes oversight of a section of a large plant at Hamilton Ohio under a contract held by the works. The project aims to be among the midwest’s largest industrial facilities.
Train leaves Pennsylvania Station New Castle at 9 a m instead of 8 15 a m on Saturday July 25 for Chester West Virginia event at Rock Springs park Sunday School picnic details indicate a schedule change for travelers from New Castle.
Train fare is $1.50 for a Cedar Point return trip from Youngstown Ohio. Train departs at 6:00 a.m. Sunday July 26 via B and O railroad.
P H Kelley barely avoided being struck at the Fourth street crossing when a speeding passenger train roared past a few feet away. A vigilant passerby shouted to stop as Kelley’s car reached the switch. the incident fuels calls for gates and watchmen at all crossings.
In Elwood City on July 23 reports say the P. H. B. N. C. electric line tracks along Fountain avenue lie below grade. Council debates requiring the company to conform to street grade as engineers investigate how far below grade the tracks sit.
Ellwood City reports Jack Dyke returned home from Butler by way of Pittsburg after a brief stop in the Smoky City. He left Butler at 5 p.m. slept near Callery Junction, woke to hear Pittsburg called, then took a ticket to Ellwood and arrived about 1 40 a.m. His friends recount the curious journey with few details.
Ellwood City July 23 paving on Fifth street between Lawrence and Crescent avenues has begun with excavation and grout filling. The brick block pavement will improve the town as a main thoroughfare and proximity to the post office enhances its importance for downtown travel from the hill districts.
Ellwood City July 23. F. D. Lowry has returned from Mt Clemens and is nearly cured of a severe rheumatism attack. He arrived yesterday evening and says he is well pleased with the trip's results.
Ellwood City July 23 In zone system the Harmony line will run Butler to New Castle this week with 70 cent all trip fare. From Ellwood City to New Castle 20 cents and to Butler 50 cents. Zone to zone fare five cents across fourteen zones making Butler to New Castle 70 cents. Stations and fares list New Castle to Lyndora Butler with zone breakdown and prices.
Borough council members say trolley wire insulations on P H B N C Railway lines are inadequate. Insulated hangers at key curves are in poor condition, especially at Fourth and Fountain, Fifth and Fountain, and Fourth and Spring plus Fifth and Spring. They will urge the railway company to fix the faults before an accident occurs.
The Harmony trolley line will equip every car as a telephone station with connections to the company lines to report delays or accidents. Operations will use the positive meeting point plan allowing passing only at designated points with dispatcher approval. Engineer Bryan endorses this as ideal for street car control.
Bob Hamilton, charged with surety of the peace, was given a hearing before Squire Kelley and released after paying costs and agreeing to behave. He was arrested by Captain Moon after his father-in-law D Heckathorn swore out information alleging Hamilton threatened his life with a knife.
Co. D. Coban returned from a Zanesville trip. J. W. Humphrey was in Pittsburg on business. H. W. Dambach returned from a visit to Pittsburg. Charles Brown of Zelienople was in town on business. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Keane of the Lawrence hotel returned from Cleveland. Miss Maddie Hess and Mrs. Weitzel of York Pa are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Culp of Sixth street.
Butler plans a new interurban trolley line to Slippery Rock with two proposed routes via West Sunbury. Local and Pittsburgh capitalists inspect the routes, aiming for private right of way between Butler and Slippery Rock, with one route featuring a lighter grade than the Bessemer line.
Harry Charles Wilcox heir to about $15 million in Sir Stephen Wilcox’s legacy refuses ongoing allowance until he controls his inheritance. The Montreal-born former vice-royal court figure balked at transfer timing, breaking with his mother and executors as he seeks full control on turning 30.
J H Haun visited Lowellville on Monday evening. A string of guests and visitors from New Castle Mahoningtown Struthers New Wilmington and other towns are named with dozens of family and social visits. A Hay wagon ride to Harbor and a minor accident near a barn are noted along with a trip to Idora Park and a few departures and visits by Dorothy Hoffmaster Mary Glenn and others.
J B Clark of Youngstown is the guest of J H Bashlina for a social visit and informal gathering. The pair were seen together at the Bashlina residence where neighbors noted Mr Clark’s casual stay.
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