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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
5
A humorous exchange touts Fels-Naptha soap as a superior laundry aid. A clergyman offers violet water to mask odor while Anty Drudge promotes washing with Fels-Naptha next Monday, claiming cold water and simple directions suffice for cleaner clothes.
The fight over opening West Falls street continues as Fallis accuses Dickson of pursuing personal ends. Ex councilman Stevenson estimates the city would spend about 3200 dollars after benefits and damages. A five member committee was appointed to study the issue and report.
In a joint session councils approved ordinances to locate and establish several new streets and extend old ones. Viewers will hear objections on Etna street from Patterson to Atlantic avenue and Lee avenue from Washington to South Lee avenue next July.
The council approved borrowing $12 000 to build new sewers and graded Croton avenue from the school house to the city line. It also graded Northview avenue and authorized street rail tracks for Pittsburg Butler and New Castle on several streets. Mercer street in the Fifth ward between Reynolds and Sutton was located and accepted, and Pittsburg street widening between Washington street and Croton avenue was approved. New ordinances introduced include Electric street grading in the Fifth ward and a sanitary sewer on John street in the Fourth ward.
Street Commissioner Barteaux with the mayor and police will force repairing of neglected street paving by plumbers gas and water firms and other offenders. They will identify responsible workers and duration of neglect and then assess costs. Barteaux and City Solicitor Gardner will handle remaining actions.
Councilman Fike proposed a resolution in a joint session to permit three foot sidewalks on the west side of Croton Avenue. The steep hillside blocked sidewalk construction unless a retaining wall is built. Councils agreed that an ordinance to address the matter would be beneficial, and the resolution passed in favor.
A special joint meeting of both city councils is planned for next Monday night to pass a bond ordinance authorizing 12000 for storm sewer extensions. Six members must be present in the select council, and action must occur within the week before the bonds dated July 1 are issued. City Solicitor James Gardner urged prompt turnout.
The council chamber stayed cool as a new ceiling fan installed by Electrician William Devlin operated for the first time. The body moved swiftly through six matters including final passage of Lacock street extension from Liberty to Wayne, with Councilman Newell urging storm sewer upgrades, and approval of sidewalk projects on Lyndal street, Hanna street, and Highland avenue.
The Knights and Ladies of Honor plan their annual picnic at Waldemere Beach in Erie on Saturday July 18. Members from the local lodge are invited to attend the community event with games and fellowship at the waterfront park.
North Jefferson Street residents propose spending 250 to 300 dollars to seal dust with a patent preparation, on the condition the city applies the material. The council agrees to have the city perform the work, with Street Commissioner Barteaux ready to begin once the preparation arrives.
The city council considers restricting foreign fireworks to American holidays after a report from Mayor Lusk. While some members, like Genkinger, oppose curtailment, the majority favor limiting disturbances to reduce nuisance for residents.
City councils approve pay raise for dog catcher Jack Young to 50 cents for catching and 50 cents for killing provided he builds a reception and maintenance dog house for the 24 hours before death. Fire hose purchased from Osgood Hardware at 80 cents a foot. Miller Pyle and Graham awarded annual printing work.
Della J. Mason was granted a divorce from Alfred G. Mason on cruelty and barbarous treatment. She described his drunkenness, pawnings, and attempts to kill her with a knife and razor when she refused liquor money. He is confined in the Warren insane asylum after a failed suicide attempt.
Vo lant college wraps up its first year under reorganization with an evening of student performances on June 19 aided by Miss Anna Caldwell and Mr. Fred Smith. Prof. Lefler leads faculty effort while plans to sustain higher education cite debate recitations papers and a village ambition to fund and maintain the school at a minimal cost.
G K W concert by Randolph circle of King's Daughters at First Methodist Church on Thursday June 25 at 8 pm features Frances Greene piano reading by E F G Harper duets Nicklin Felch, Royal Quartet reading Carmine Glover solo Kiel Broadhead reading Alma Broadhead Sara Dana Falls Medard reading Inez Clarke duet McCormick Higley Glover Felch Kiel Falls several solos. A silver offering at the door and refreshments 15c.
Local folks won prizes at the fifth and final series concert by the South Sharon Eisteddfod committee held in Lewis hall Saturday evening. Winners include Miss Kate Thomas Beatrice Reese Harriet Thomas William Parsons William H Evans and Thomas Richards.
A reader from Ann Arbor claims a reading error in a package for Indian Corn Flakes and asks for this to be written as a short letter. The notice invites letters stating school, with prize money for top replies and a June 25 deadline.
Store highlights a wide selection for babies including pure soaps soft brushes soothing powders and sponges. Emphasis on gentle care items for tender skin with affordable prices for mothers and babies.
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