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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1908

Page

8

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.

Clubs Should Not Be Booze Joints

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.

Porter Grand Jury

Lawrence Co People in Portland Oregon Report

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.

W. J. Collins Portland Ore Thomas F. Collins South Jefferson Street Hiram Uriah Worley Thre Messrs Frankenberg Leesburg Mercer County John McNees Frankenberger Montgomery Boys Grove City New Castle Messrs. A Wilson South Bay Street John Hildebrand Butler Avenue Pitties Collins

New Castle Brewery Robbery Reported Near Black Bridge

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.

Gilmore New Castle Black Bridge Eberle

Woman Paid For Fun: Predovitz Case Heard in City Court

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.

Joe Mary Predovitz Nicolina Tina Ranney Mary

Surface Water Menace to City Sewers Continues

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.

Milholland Wayne Street Lewis West Falls Street Falls Street Highland District Enginer New Castle Newell Davis Bleakley Dickson

Marriage Licenses Issued in New Castle and Shenango Areas

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.

Illness and visit notes from local families

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.

William Jacob Cosel Delaware Avenue Clara Waddington Albert Street Susie Kahl Sharon Blakely Eastbrook William Yoho Kay Street

Protests Over Half Day Session At Local High School

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.

Board of Education R. C. G. White Dickson East Street Lawrence Highland Martin

Sewer Pipe Project Prompts City Soundings At Sheridan and Albert

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.

Waeridan Avenue Albert Street Milhilland McNabb Sheridan Avenue Milholland

Good Behavior Boys Report on Conduct in Hillsville

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.

Hillsville Porter

Bryson Plumbing Co Promises Prompt Service

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.

Bryson Plumbing CO East Street Bell Phone

Sudden Riches Do Not Turn Head of Young Oil Operator

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.

Harry Hoffman Butler Butler Times Hoffman Klinger Farm Dodds Kelly

School board grants certificates and outlines minor projects

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.

Chain Corinne Kreaps Rose M. Stewart Olive Glasser Friendship Street Home Street Barteaux East Street Martin Gantz Parker Central School Laurel Avenue Highland School W. J. Moffatt Gardner Messrs Edwards White Carson Stitzinger Barnes Martin Gordon Heckert Hamilton Kerr Johns Sadler

Local Social Notes From New Castle and Area

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.

John Weitz New Castle R. H. Aley Youngstown John Conn Chas. Stapf Thomas Pearlman C. C. Cunningham Carrie Morrow May Robertson Sharon Friends Mr. Secrets Johnstonburg Kay Street J. O. Elliott Madie Stapf Little Ramona Ferris William Yoho Black Eastbrook Slippery Rock Walter Wolf

Old Home Week Celebration in Youngstown

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.

Baltimore and Ohio

Judges Act on Multiple Petitions and Appoint Guardians

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.

Porter Co. V. Alley Thomas J. Wright George Axe New Wilmington First National Bank of Leetonia Edwin N. Ohl William H. Rhodes William Rhodes George T. Weingartner William W. Glasser John Adam Glasser Perry Township Slipperyrock R. K. Aiken Francis Nevin Hays Leslie House Stevenson & Kepler James A. Chambers James Smiley Margaret J. Ford Clyde Gibson Lawrence Savings & Trust Company William F. Meyer

Milholland withholds payment over water in Croton sewer

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.

C. H. Milholland Louis Myers Croton Avenue Myers Sewer Committee Milholland

Mrs Harris Wins Custody Of Her Daughter

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.

Ida Harris Samuel Carbaugh Hazel Jane Carbaugh

Card of Thanks for Mary A. Wilson

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.

F. M. Wilson Mary A. Wilson Wich

Kirkwood Covert Tie The Knot In South New Castle

Hugh Kirkwood and Belle Covert of South New Castle were married Monday afternoon by Alderman Ranney.

Hugh Kirkwood Belle Covert South New Castle Alderman Ranney

Lace Curtain Sale Attracts Shoppers This Morning

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.

White Shrunk Muslin Skirts Sale Prices

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.

Cubbison Atl Mayne Morrison Green Wee Ranney Wee Williams

Border Batiste Wash Materials For Summer Dresses

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 Criticizes Aldermen Court Costs

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.

Porter Lawrence Co Lawrence Grand Jury

Judge Porter Delivers Multiple Court Opinions

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.

City to repair Laurel Avenue paving charged to staff

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.

Charles Laurel Avenue Milholland Marquis

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Arnold Shoe The Stritmater Store New Castle, Penn People Portland, Oregon Kemp Imme Youngstown, Ohio Covert-Kirkwood Pittsburg Street R. S. McCulloch & CO McConahy Alexander T. McConahy Pittsburg Harmony, Butler Wiley P. Ballard Edward EB. Henry Simpson Jane Ann Simpson H. G. Miller Andrew Piakis Andrew Foerich C. C. Foerich Alfred Jackson A. G. Moore S. G. Saklem John Glasser Byers Horace D. Byers H. H. Moon W. R. Campbell J. M. Smith Martin E. Reno Charles B. Mayne Carlin Machinery Company Wampum Crushed Limestone Company Patterson Vs. News Co W. E. Patterson Edison Avenue W. S. Foltz Samuel Foltz George Greer First National Bank U. S. Bonds U. S. Treas Cash and Exchange
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