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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
7
At a council meeting Burgess D. D. Cunningham will ask Ellwood City officials to fund and erect a municipal tool house. The project aims to store sweepers scrapers and other borough implements out of the wind and weather and save money on future tool purchases.
Harmony borough meets to press for state approved water and sewer projects after a history of residents voting for these upgrades. A petition will go to the town council to begin immediate work, with anger over containment at the southeast end and a potential annex to Zelienople. A free factory site east of town is offered to a legitimate business, aiming to spur valley development and rail feeder traffic.
Excitement spread in Grove City after a letter found on Mrs. James Leedenmoor’s steps threatened murder by jealous lover James Elliott. The note targets Fred Kirchsale en route to Spain, raising fears Elliott will pursue and kill him. Kirchsale’s departure follows Elliott’s earlier dramatic appearance and intent to marry Leedenmoor.
A message from Percy Smallwood the English professional marathon runner arrived in Greenville yesterday accepting a challenge to race three men at Exposition Park on July 5.
Ellwood City will see extensive work on American Union Telephone lines with pole replacements and reconstruction in the near future. The company aims to place its service in Ellwood in the best possible shape as soon as possible. Bell company plans similar improvements to enhance service in Ellwood.
Work started yesterday on the new sanitary sewer to be laid between Park Avenue and Wayne Street in Ellwood City. The project requires tearing up paving between the two streets. The borough council awarded the contract earlier, with other sewer projects planned for the summer season.
Mike Bazike a Polish worker at Clydesdale quarries Beaver County near West Ellwood Junction was fatally injured when a steam pipe burst on a drill. A pipe fragment struck him on the head fracturing the skull and penetrating the brain. He leaves a wife and three children in Poland and relatives were notified.
Great interest surrounds a ball game scheduled for next Saturday at Wampum against the Knights of Columbus nine. Wampum has arranged to play two games in Salem, C, with the independent champions on June 15 and 16.
A sequence of short visits spans Ellwood City and nearby towns. Dr R S Lowry from Ellwood City visited Enon Valley, while W D Jones of Youngstown appeared on business in town. Other residents including John M Quehl, Charles Britton and Edward Scheiger were seen in Ellwood City, Beaver Falls, and Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Ellwood City boroughs Dr. D. D. Cunningham plans a special offi cer at Ninth and Spring to curb depredations at the Lutheran church property. Street car patrons trespass on church grounds and ice cream distribution at a service caused disruption. the borough would not cover the salary, he says the company should fund it.
William Mardorf of Wilkinsburg was seriously hurt while a crew attempted to haul steps from the Beaver river at Rock Point. A heavy object struck his head causing a deep gash over the left eye and a severe bruise on the back of the head. he is recovering and will be off work for some time.
A June series at Ellwood City M E Church will present Sunday sermons by Rev. Renton. The topics listed progress from The Millennium to The Judgment, with each week offering a new address on core eschatological themes.
Coroner Stackpole in Zelienople finds death of John Donaldson of Millvale not requiring an inquest. Cause is a blood clot on the brain from a blow during a baseball game officiating incident. Remains moved to Millvale.
A well known New Castle resident was arrested at the street car station by Special Officer Porter on a charge of using profane language and disorderly conduct. He was intoxicated and continued his insolence at the city building. Burgess Cunningham fined him $3 with costs, totaling $5.25.
A ship died Monday evening at her home two miles east of Ellwood City. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10 from the Wurtemburg Presbyterian church with burial at Wurtemburg.
The condition of Mrs James M. Knox wife of the Health Officer on Crescent avenue shows improvement after a period of critical illness. Doctors report a complication of diseases but believe she will eventually recover.
Mrs Ingham of Pittsburg circle entertained a number of friends at her pleasant home Wednesday afternoon. The prevailing amusement was en core and hours were delightfully spent. Light refreshments were served, and the event was pronounced one of unusual pleasure by attendees.
An emigrant train loaded to the gunwales moved through Ellwood City yesterday afternoon on the Baltimore and Ohio line. The train made a brief stop at the local depot lasting about one minute.
A humorous plea notes advice on happiness and success from upcoming graduates and hints at sales pitches like rub a lac. It suggests grocers are not mind readers and urges readers to request the product to be convinced.
The funeral of John Eppinger a well known Wayne township resident who died from heart failure was held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home. Burial was in Locust Grove cemetery. The funeral exercises were largely attended.
Residents from Ellwood City and nearby towns traveled to Mars to witness the fatal Baltimore and Ohio railroad crash. Police closed both tracks for more than four hours to clear the scene and investigate the accident.
When digestion fails the bowels misbehave and the liver and kidneys congest. The stomach and liver must be restored and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets can be depended upon to do it. Easy to take and most effective.
Hokara skin food is introduced in New Castle by McKee's Medicine store at 20 cents for a large jar. It claims to cleanse all pores, improve complexion, and contains no grease or acid. a money back guarantee is offered if customers are not satisfied.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Keller, the Lawrence avenue clothing merchant. A daughter was born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ertle.
Mr and Mrs William Sutter of Lawrence avenue along with Mrs S Y Douds and Mrs G Y Fike formed an automobile party to Beaver Falls Wednesday. A pleasant outing is reported.
The notice reports funeral rites for Mrs. Joseph Frye of Wayne Town. Details about date and services are incomplete in the fragment.
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