Tax on New Castle street railway debated and guidance given
The New Castle tax committee will seek a lawful method to demand payment from the New Castle and Youngstown street railway company seeking city admission and a franchise. A City Solicitor opinion says the city can impose conditions and taxes on earnings or dividends, with a reserve right to adjust terms and renew for 20 year periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Youngstown
James A. Gardner
Select Council
Tax Committee of Councils
City of
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Allegheny City
Millville
Eina&Sharpaville Street ‘Railway Company
Pa. St
Allegheny
Street
City of Allegheny
City Funds Deposits Bid Sparks New Castle Competition
The Lawrence Trust company won the bid to handle city deposits with one and a half percent interest on daily balances over thirty thousand dollars. The council debated a higher offer from First National Bank but kept the Lawrence Trust arrangement. The auditor's report was reviewed and warrants for the controller’s salary approved. The board of revision was set for next year with five members, and various street, sewer, and health items were discussed. The tax committee was asked to include recommendations on how to handle the tax referenced in the opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Trust Company
New Castle
New
pMer
Mr. Miller
Westlake
Board of Revision
J. D. F. Newell
C. C. Dickson
John H. Preston
J. J. Dean
W. W. Eichbaum
Sewer Committee
Fire Department
Fire Committee
Moody
Delaware
Wilmington
New Castle Water Company
M. FE. Cook
Tax Opposition Blocks Auctioneer Tax In New Castle
City council rejected two ordinances imposing a $200 monthly tax on established auctioneers and transient merchants. The final vote was 2 for, 4 against as members argued the tax could drive reputable shops from the city. Other measures, including a street railway right of way and a sewer project on Superior Street, were discussed but not finally passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Davis
R. K. Aiken
Williams
Messrs
Williams Raney
Dean
Hartman and
Porter
Common Council
New Castle and
Youngstown
Miller
Carlisle
Baldwin
Sutton
Elichbaum
MclWissick
Brown
Glass
Smith
Thomas
George
Wallace
Ewing
Superior Street
Allen Street
Johnston Avenue
Fourth Ward
James A. Gardner
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promised Relief
A tirade-style ad urges readers to try DeWitts Little Early Risers to cure constipation and improve health. It lists Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Fred Hyde Seventh ward Central Drug Store Long avenue as locations offering the product.
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DeWitt
Palsley
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred Kyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Paisley Pharmacy
Fred Hyde
Retail Grocers Outing Plans For July Picnic At Cascade Park
The Retail Grocers' Protective Association requests full reports at Wednesday's meeting at Harry Davidson's on South Mill Street regarding the July 25 picnic at Cascade Park. Calvin Smith has a new baseball outfit to be tested in competition and a full turnout is urged. Also, Llewellyn Williams, a clerk for D W Thomas, was bitten badly on the thigh by a vicious dog on Waldo Street. doctors Evans and Williams treated the wound.
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Cascade Park
Llewellyn Willams
D. W. Thomas
East Long Avenue
Waldo Street
Epworth League Plans Musical Entertainment at Grace M E Church
The Epworth League of Grace M E church will present a literary and musical entertainment this Tuesday evening. A grand time is anticipated as a fine program will be offered. Also noted is a visit of the Misses Gertrude and Anna Morgan of South Mill street to their brother William L. Morgan in Youngstown, Ohio after a weeklong visit.
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Epworth League of Grace M. BE
Gertrude and
Anna Morgan
South Mill Street
Wiliam L. Morgan
Youngstown
Isaacs Returns to Work After Malaria Illness
W. J. Isaacs of Bleakley avenue improves after several days of malaria following a Milwaukee trip and resumes work at the Greer mill on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Isaacs
Bleakley Avenue
Milwaukee
Greer Mill
Agnew Exhibits $100 Parker Shotgun for July 4 Contest
Moravia street resident I. I. Agnew shows a Parker shotgun valued at 100 dollars in a big drug store window. The item will be contested during a July 4 event at the Cascade grounds hosted by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. I. Agnew
Moravia Street
Cascade Grounds
Local Residents Update and Travel Notices
Howard Evans and David Jones storing household goods on a strong avenue while their families return from Wales. Mr and Mrs Mahlon Clark of Pennsylvania avenue depart for Neligh Nebraska for a month to visit Mrs Clark’s sister. Mrs John Dean of Clearview avenue returns home from Pittsburg after a week with friends.
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Howard Evans
David Jones
Wales
Mahlon Clark
Pennsylvania Avenue
Neleigh, Neb
Omaha
John Dean
Clearview Avenue
Pittsburg
Bond letter reports safe arrival in Granite City
William Bond of Scioto street announces his safe arrival in Granite City NL where he has secured work and plans to begin employment.
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William Bond
Scioto Street
Granite City
Local Notes And Births In Sharon Area
Ei H Sloan of Pulaski visits. William John from Long Avenue in Sharon. births include daughters to William and Mrs Ryan of Terrace and to Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas of Lyndal Street. Illness in Mrs Samuel Anderson. awning by Simon Blau. James Goodhead visits Beaver Falls. Methodist picnic at Conneaut Lake July 12. Mrs IE Clark returns from East Liverpool. L L C Stewart moves to Fall Tract. Ethyl Morgan ill. Frances Robinson visiting Sharon. Boyd Caldwell wedding trip to Pittsburgh. Dr Samuel Warner paving front yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Robinson
Sharon
Joshua Samuels
East Long Avenue
Local notes and personnel moves in town
Short notices list residents visiting friends and returning from trips including Miss Helen Dennis in Canal Dover and Miss Annie Morgan from Youngstown. Local student Arthur Braden returns from Hiram College for summer at home. William Thomas moves his family to Sharon. Milo Cochran opens a new jeweler shop at 604 Moravia Street with engraving and umbrella services.
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Arthur Braden
Hiram College
Pennsylvania Avenue
Milo Cochran
Fifth Ward
Moravia Street
Long Avenue
Cochran
Water Company Extends Free Offer through July First
The Water company will continue its liberal incentive until July 1 1901 offering prospective consumers a free stop box rod and curb cock. Take advantage to have city water connected before July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Water Company
City Water
Ready for Emergencies Savings Offer from Prudential Trust Co
A Pittsburgh Pennsylvania savings notice invites deposits by mail to Prudential Trust Company at Penn and Center avenues, promising 4 percent interest. Depositors can draw up to 50 dollars without notice and add deposits of one dollar at a time, plus a free booklet for new customers.
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Prudential Trust Company
Penn and Center Avenues
Pittsburg
Bucklen's Amica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
Advertises Bucklen's Amica Salve as effective for cuts sprains bruises and injuries from accidents. Describes it as a cyclist's friend to cure chafing chapped hands scrapes burns ulcers and piles with a guaranteed cure. Priced at 26e sold by all druggists.
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Bucklen
Amica
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Select Favor
Jas. A. Gardner
Welect, Council
Xhia City
Portal
Niansible
Tt War
Tax Committee
Ihe
South New Castle
Musical Entertainment
Ei. H. Sloan, M. D
Pulaski
William John
William Ryan
Terrace Avenue
Richard Thomas
Lyndal Street
Samuel Anderson
Jackson
Simon Blau
James Goodhead
Hughes Hotel
Beaver Falls
Primitive Methodist Sunday School
Conneaut Lake
IE. R. Clark
Walnut Street
East Liverpool
Ll. C. Stewart
City
Fall Tract
Wilson Avenue
Ethyl
B. S. Morgan
S. H. Caldwell
Boyd-Caldwell
Samuel Warner
South Jefferson Street
Helen Dennis
Hamilton Street
Canal Dover
Annie Morgan
William Thomas
Hast Long Avenue
Blanch
J. B. Thompson
West Long Avenue
Olive Mackey
Rose Point
Clarance
Nathaniel Dodds
Prospect
Butler County
Pittsburg, Pa
Josses
L. M. Buchanan
East Long Ave
Oda
Pillsburg Clothing
Washington St
Lamoge Willa
China
la Belle
France
Aera
Citizens
Bell
E. H. Conway & CO
St. Cloud Hotel
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