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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
The Mahoning Gas Fuel company seeks a franchise to lay a new gas line to Hubbard with a price cap of 30 cents per 1,000 feet for the product.
Youngstown police pledge to ensure a safe and sane Fourth of July. They will make every effort to prevent accidents while allowing all kinds of noisemakers.
The terminal of the P B H and N C Railway is nearing completion with trolley wire soldering from Butler to Harmony Junction and a west Lyndora fill nearing finish. A 26 man gang arrived for the Lyndora work as progress continues, while track laying and high bridge work face steel shortages and scheduling delays.
Citizens press for action against dangerous dogs after rabies cases and attacks in Hazel Dell. B Harbaugh, a Ross driver, was bitten severely by a large dog near an Italian home, requiring cauterization and time off work. The animal has not been killed and is described as frequent attacker.
In Pittsburg a trio of picnickers led by Captain Moon and Burgess John Hossler helped keep the town cooperative. Two intoxicated men annoyed passers by and were jailed after Moon directed them to the lockup. A rescuer joined the fracas and all four were fined before leaving town.
J A Hendricks and J P Stein operate a miniature farm at West Ellwood Junction between runs. The duo grows corn potatoes tomatoes cabbage cucumbers peas beans onions and lettuce, showing off their green thumbs amid rail duties. Their work regulars praise the display as a credit to the pair.
A gang of craps shooters gathered near Ellwood City station in Park Gate, gambling openly on canvas laid in the center of a cinder circle. Booze flowed and players could obtain a tag to lose their money, as Park Gate remains outside Ellwood City borough.
John Waner a bridge worker for Youngstown Construction Company arrived in town with swagger and profanity. Captain Moon intervened and Waner was brought before Burgess Hossler who fined him two dollars and costs for the profanity and boisterous conduct.
The First Ward public schools of Pittsburg picnicked at Ellwood Point yesterday. Despite rain the day was pleasant with about half the elders accompanying the children reaching Ellwood. An unusual number of happy drunks from the Smoky City were present but not troubled.
The Forge team fields a strong lineup for a Saturday game against Beaver Valley A. C. led by Wardman McMurdo and R. Grennin with Gillespie Bookamoor and M. Grennin in key infield spots Havke as pitcher Gano catching Emery in right field Substitutes include Patterson N Twigg Robbins and W Twigg
L. B. Lockhart died Sunday in Toledo and was buried yesterday in Hanoverton Ohio. He was 70, a longtime employee of Standard Oil and a noted protector of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. W. V. Lockhart and H. S. Blatt returned home after attending the funeral.
William Seaburn of Hazel Dell remains very ill with typhoid fever. He fell ill over two weeks ago and has grown worse. A professional nurse has been secured and arrangements made for the best available treatment.
President and Mrs. W. B. Schiller and J. H. Nicholson visited the Shelby plant on an inspection tour. They conferred with local officials, toured the facilities, and planned to depart for Pittsburg that afternoon.
H W Dambach and Herman Helling were in Pittsburg yesterday. Charles Turner travelled to New Castle yesterday on business. Borough Solicitor J W Humphrey was in New Castle today. Miss Amy Craig of New Bethlehem visited Mr and Mrs W W Lockhart of Sixth Street.
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