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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
8
Advertisement notes rooms 204 to 206 in the Wallace Block on the second floor with a Bell Phone 1046 contact at the corner of Washington and Jefferson Streets.
Councilor Mellvenny urged a seven member committee, one from each ward, to investigate urgent city needs including sewage disposal, South Jefferson street duct, Washington street paving, and city hall repairs. He noted funds are tight but suggested bond issues. The council approved appointing the committee and assigning members.
Jack Young, city dog catcher, threatens resignation unless the council approves higher pay. His father says the ordinance provides 50 cents for catching and 50 for disposal, and Young has only received the first payment. The police committee must address the request as councilors did not act.
City councils agreed to stop covering officials travel and lodging to conventions and require departments to cover their own costs. Some members noted prior trips to Harrisburg aided city legislation, but the governing body voted to remove expense approval from the committee oversight.
The city council met in a heat wave and agreed to install a drop fan for the chandelier over the main round table. Electrician Devlin outlined air-wave options and the property committee will act on the cooling device.
Mayor Harry Luck invited Youngstown councilmen to attend the formal opening of Old Home Week on Wednesday. The councilmen will travel by auto club cars arriving in Youngstown at 1 p.m. and participate in the opening day's attractions despite the weather.
The Almira Home association asks the city to fund the care of a former inmate sent to Polk for insanity. She has been a charge of the home for ten years and at Polk for four years. The poor committee of councils will handle the matter.
City Solicitor James A. Gardner blocked the sewer ordinance claiming the Chestnut street corridor and the described Taylor street segment do not exist as stated. He suggested correcting the route from Connor street east to a fixed distance to satisfy the ordinance.
Councils voted unanimously to release ex City Treasurer John McCandless from carrying his bond after the finance committee recommendation. The action ends his formal duties as treasurer.
A resolution by Councilman T. W. Dickson bans bulk fireworks in city limits and prohibits any manufacture near residences. The mayor and police department will enforce the ordinance, which will be drafted by the police committee. The vote was unanimous to act on lessons from the recent incident.
City Solicitor James A. Gardner halted a petition for grading South Mercer Street between Sutton and Reynolds streets noting signatures largely came from property owners' agents and some households signed for both spouses. He ordered a fresh set of signatures to proceed properly.
The city council approved a bill authorizing widening Pittsburg street at the bridge approach. The project includes the Rob inson heirs acquired strip offered for $200 and the portion McCandless sold to extend the street.
The passage discusses backache as a sign of female health trouble and lists symptoms including nervousness and headaches. It asserts a single remedy as the quickest way to remove the cause and restore the feminine organism to health, implying a medical claim.
Customer letters from Mrs Will Young of Rockland Maine and Mrs Augustus Lyon of East Earl Pennsylvania praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving backaches and related female complaints after using multiple bottles. The ad touts a thirty year history as a standard remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and nervous prostration among other symptoms.
Council debate ends with a 6 to 6 vote killing Gorman s resolution to build a fire house on Arlington Avenue lot. Gorman pressed for months amid district fires, while McCann and others blocked the measure though residents vow another fight to secure protection.
The common council approved measures to relocate Lacock Street in the Seventh ward 50 feet south of its current position and to lay sidewalks on Lyndal Street in the Fifth ward Hanna Street in the Fifth ward and Highland Avenue in the Second ward between the old and new city lines.
The final passage of common council bills on sewer construction and street grading occupied most of last night’s select council meeting. Bills to lay sidewalks on Garfield Street between Highland Avenue and Albert Street, on Boyles Avenue between Highland Avenue and Blaine Street, and on Sheridan Avenue between Highland Avenue and Albert Street were all approved.
Shenango Valley Methodist association outlines plans for a large outing at Cascade Park with a noon basket picnic and a principal address by Dr. Charles B. Mitchell of Cleveland First M. E. church. Attendance expected near 5000, with a baseball game among ministers and limited races.
The Street Commissioner Barteaux was tasked by the council with several projects. Bids are to be sought for Croton avenue sidewalks, Edison avenue opening finished, curbing and grading at Highland intersection, and South Jefferson Street macadamizing due to dangerous conditions. A resident noted the rough South Jefferson Street hill after a lengthy Venango County trip. The matter was referred to the street committee with clear expectations for action.
Engineer Milholland may hire inspectors to learn who uses the sanitary sewer as a storm sewer for roof drainage. Councils authorized the action last night and work will start immediately. The move lays groundwork for a sewage disposal plant and could lead to arrests for ordinance violations.
Announcement that the wage committee of the Amalgamated Tin Workers and the tin manufacturers will hold a conference in Pittsburg next week. David J. Davis and James Sadler, noted local tin workers, will attend. No wage increase is expected as the old scale expires this month and demand for tin plate remains high.
The South Mill street theater near Long avenue hosts a Sunday school class 7 benefit showing a popular moving picture event drawing large crowds. Proceeds support the church building fund and reflect strong community support.
Members of New Castle lodge No. 1118 OFIOF Fifth ward will attend Sunday evening services at the Lutheran church in the Fifth ward. Rev Leatherman the pastor will deliver a special sermon, invited after a meeting last Saturday night. Previously the lodge heard Rev McConnell at the Fourth Presbyterian church.
The construction of a two story business block on Weaver Street began Monday with Albert Hoyland holding the brick contract and William Weaver supervising the build. Excavations started over a year ago with stone work completed. bricks were hauled to the ground in preparation for finishing.
State department orders flag day moved to Saturday June 13 to avoid Sunday observance. Citizens urged to display the flag and honor the anniversary of the American flag. Sunday evening Union Veteran Legion attends First M. E. church for a special sermon by Dr. E B Higley to old soldiers.
Laborers on the Methodist church project in Niles walked out yesterday over pay rates. They sought 20 cents an hour but received only 17. The stoppage led to their replacements being hired to continue the work.
Pennsylvania Lines announces excursions on June 8 9 10 and 11 with tickets available at Pennsylvania Ticket Offices. Inquire for details and pricing at local offices.
A steam pipe fire at 10 45 p m damaged the Fountain Inn power plant complex, a small rear structure saved from blaze. Fire Chief Connery and Central department fought the flames to protect the main hotel, with the dynamo and machinery reportedly badly damaged and losses not expected to exceed 300 dollars.
Twenty Slavs from Mercer county almshouse walked to Greenville Sunday night after learning Contractor Hanna sought them to replace striking coworkers in Franklin. Hanna cut wages from 1.50 to 1.25 a day. men who struck were replaced. With no food and a long return trip ahead, they refused to work.
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