Ladies' and Children's Shirt Waists on Sale
Women's lace and embroidered shirt waists offered in white at prices from 1.00 to 10.00, with mid range options highlighted. Shop for girls and ladies at the projected sale.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
8
Women's lace and embroidered shirt waists offered in white at prices from 1.00 to 10.00, with mid range options highlighted. Shop for girls and ladies at the projected sale.
Judge Porter told the grand jury that jurors must report illegal liquor sales and that many violators are foreigners though not all. He warned that some high toned clubs may be turned into tippling houses and urged ward constables to detect such venues and report violations to court.
W. J. Collins of Lawrence County writes his brother Dr. Thomas F. Collins in South Jefferson Street that he has improved health after returning to Portland Oregon. He notes meetings with Hiram and Uriah Worley, mentions Frankenbergs of Leesburg Mercer county and John McNees, Frankenberger's stepson, plus two Montgomery boys from Grove City working there. He says two New Castle carpenters A. Wilson and John Hildebrand have arrived, and cites prosperity and active building in the west.
Police were informed that the New Castle brewery near the Black bridge was broken into and eight cases of beer stolen. The brewery lies outside city limits, so local police lack jurisdiction. Officer Eberle is handling the case to pursue the guilty parties if possible.
Joe and Mary Predovitz faced disorderly conduct charges charged by Nicolina Tina. Both appeared before Alderman Ranney. Joe was discharged and Mary was found guilty, with costs paid and the case closed.
City committee heard engineer Milholland outline time extensions for a disposal plant and sewer extensions as contamination from untreated sewage would end by 1909. He urged a new site away from Wayne Street homes and noted poor sewer conditions and heavy surface water inflow. Residents described rising sewage in basements, prompting calls to reduce roof and surface water and to locate a new disposal plant site with inspectors hired to fix leaks.
Laughey V McConahy and Anna Laura McKee listed in New Castle. Esther Eva Kincaid and Hugh Kirkwood noted in New Castle. Belle Covert registered in Shenango two. Shenango two area includes Esther Eva Kincaid and Hugh Kirkwood with other names in a brief license listing.
William Cosel, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Cosel of Delaware avenue, is ill with typhoid fever. Miss Clara Waddington of Albert street is spending the week with Miss Susie Kahl of Sharon street.
At a board of education meeting, Principal Dickson outlined next year’s expected high school enrollment about 200 to 225 students for a building that only holds 375. Proposals included renting external space and reassigning sessions. The teachers committee will decide on arrangements amid protests against half day schooling.
City plans to inspect a long iron sewer laid along Sheridan avenue near Albert street to see if it can be tapped. Engineer Milholland will conduct soundings to decide whether to connect from Sheridan or extend Albert street sewer past nearby properties.
The Hillsville Black Hand boys aged about 14 on good behavior report to Judge Porter that they are getting along and attempting to lead good lives. They were influenced by older members and before their cases were tried, prosecutors gave them a chance due to age. Other young men on good behavior also report work and abstaining from liquor, with instructions to report again at the September term.
Sanitary plumbing is a large factor in preserving the wealth of the home. The Bryson Plumbing Co. at 29 East Street, Bell phone 1632, will give prompt service and guarantee good work.
Harry Hoffman, a young Butler County oil operator, struck a 100 barrel well on the Klinger farm. Reporters describe his mud-splashed, improvised dress and modest reaction to wealth as the Dodds well began to flow after 6 pm, with early losses due to lack of tankage.
At Monday night’s meeting the school board approved permanent certificates for Miss Corinne Kreaps and Miss Rose M. Stewart and a second State Normal certificate for Miss Olive Glasser. New water piping for Friendship Street was referred to the building committee. Street repairs on East Street were ordered within 15 days. A motor at the Martin Gantz building found a buyer and pricing was referred to the supply committee. Mr. Parker was named summer janitor foreman with $2.25 daily for all workdays and car fare. Laurel avenue sewer and grading costs were mischarged and will be corrected by the attorney and city solicitor. Lights and gas at schools to be turned off as directed. Attendance list of present members noted.
Wampum reports Mrs John Weitz in New Castle on Thursday. Various visitors and callers include R H Aley from Youngstown and John Conn in New Castle Wednesday. The week sees Miss Carrie Morrow and Miss May Robertson visiting friends, while Ramona Ferris falls ill with convulsions. Visitors from Johnstonburg Eastbrook and Sharon are noted along with Beavor Falls trips and family gatherings.
Big celebration runs June 8 to 13 in Youngstown Ohio with low rail rates via the Baltimore and Ohio line. See local agents for details and travel arrangements.
Judge Porter ruled on numerous motions and petitions in court Monday. Guardians were named for minors in several estates, with appointments for James Smiley and William F Meyer in respective guardianships. Real estate sales and mortgage permissions were granted in Perry and Slippery Rock townships amid estate proceedings.
City Engineer C H Milholland refused to approve the final payment to Louis Myers for the Croton avenue sanitary sewer work citing several inches of water flowing through the section between two manholes. Myers sought payment or a warrant and defended the work as per specifications. The sewer committee urged another investigation and will report back next meeting.
Mrs Ida Harris formerly Mrs Samuel Carbaugh won custody of Hazel Jane Carbaugh in a habeas corpus case. Carbaugh did not respond when named in court and the judge ruled Mrs Harris able to care for the child, issuing an order for possession.
Mr. F. M. Wilson thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during his wife Mary A. Wilsons illness and death and for the many beautiful flowers bearing testimony to the esteem in which she was held.
Hugh Kirkwood and Belle Covert of South New Castle were married Monday afternoon by Alderman Ranney.
The Lace Curtain Samples are selling fast with a sale continuing tomorrow until sold out. Items suit short windows and can be matched. Prices start at 29 cents. Also offered are wash wear including wash shirt waists jumpers and jackets in several price ranges from $1.50 to $6.98 and colored duck skirts from 89 cents to $2.50.
A list of prices for muslin skirts at 20 Pittsburg Street including 89c 98c 1.50 1.75 1.88 2.50 2.75 3.50 4.50 and 5.00. The ad notes multiple size options and the address for in store purchase.
New summer fabrics announced with special prices. 1214c and 25c yard for border batiste wash. Organdies floral designs at 18c yard. Silk Tissues floral designs at 25c and 38c yard. Linen Suitings plain colors 35c yard, checks 45c yard. Ladies Lisle gloves 77c, Black Silk gloves 1.19 at sale.
Judge Porter in a grand jury address notes Lawrence County paid 5000.74 in costs for aldermen court cases in the year ending January 4 1908. Of the total 2324.75 went to aldermen and 2256.23 to constables. He suggests many cases are trivial and may be engineered for personal gain and urges the grand jury to inspect who is really behind prosecutions. He warns against petty litigation burdening county funds.
Judge Porter hands down numerous rulings on civil cases including verdicts awarding damages to plaintiffs and various rulings on rules to show cause open judgments and new trials. Notable cases involve McConahy vs P H B N C Ry Co and Ballard vs Henry with outcomes including $850 verdict and a $450 verdict respectively. The docket also covers estate matters, mandamus writs, and appeals including Edison Avenue regrading and view confirmation.
The sewer committee learned that Charles Staff left Laurel avenue paving unreplaced after finishing sewer work. Engineer Milholland reported the issue at last night’s meeting. The city clerk said a last notice was two months past, and the committee ordered the engineer to perform the repairs with charges billed to Staff.
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