Viaduct Project Tentative Plan Shaped by Councils
A viaduct proposal faced council discussion last night with no decision. Councilman Campbell reported on a committee’s talks with county officials and railroad reps proposing to shift Gardner avenue, start the viaduct higher up, cross to Mahoning avenue near Hobart street, with railroads to cover most costs. The council extended the committee to keep negotiating.
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Campbell
Gardner Avenue
Mahoning Avenue
Hobart Street
New Castle Public Library elects three new directors
Three new directors were elected to the New Castle Public Library board by councils last night after the nominations of the executive committee were confirmed. The winners are Mrs. E. C. Royce First Ward George Brown Fifth Ward and James A. Raney Seventh Ward. Mrs. Royce and Mr. Raney have prior board experience.
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New Castle Public Library
E. C. Royce
George Brown
James A. Raney
Royce
Mr. Raney
City Council Hears Marathon Minutes Reading
City Clerk Williams conducted a marathon minutes reading in a joint session. Council members sat in silence for about half an hour as minutes from prior sessions were read after repeated postponements.
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Williams
Smithfield Street Residents Protest Grading Plan
Property owners on Smithfield street in the Sixth ward protested the proposed grading of the street during council session last night. No action was taken by the council regarding the grading request.
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Smithfield Street
Lovely Hair Parisian Sage Promises Safe Hair Care
An advertisement claims ARISIAN Sage is a high grade scientific formula that provides instant life and lustre to hair. It pledges to stop dandruff, relieve scalp itch, prevent hair loss, and keep the scalp clean and germ free. Priced at 50 cents at George W. Clutton's and dealers nationwide.
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George W. Clutton’s
City Rules Parade Permits Require Written Applications
An ordinance requiring parade and street assembly permits was introduced by the council. It authorizes the mayor or chief of police to grant or refuse permission, with funerals and certain assemblies exempted, and penalties up to $100 fine or 30 days in jail for violations. The measure was referred to a committee.
Wrong Ordinance Presented Delays Taylor Street Opening
During the common branch session last night in Taylor, council members found the wrong ordinance had been presented. The measure before them opened Cunningham to Superior streets, while the correct bill would open the street through to East Washington street. Action was postponed until the correct ordinance is located.
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Taylor Street
Common Branch Sesson
Cunningham
Superior Streets
East Washington Street
South Street Paving Awaiting Bridge Decision
Paving of South street near the Mill street bridge was delayed by councils last night while they sought input from the county commissioners and clarification on plans for a new bridge over the Neshannock on South Mill street.
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South Street
Mill Street
Neshannock
South Mill Street
Which Engine House Alley Designation Questioned
During the council meeting last night confusion arose over which engine house alley was designated in the paving ordinance for Scioto Street. The ordinance was referred back to the street committee for investigation.
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Scioto Street
Stapf Wins Hillcrest Ave Grading Bid
Charles Stapf, contractor, was awarded the Hillcrest avenue grading contract at a bid of $267.40 by councils last night. Bids for a sanitary sewer on John Street were rejected as higher than the city engineer's estimate.
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Charles Stapf
Hillcrest Avenue
John Street
Police to Inspect Billboard on East Washington Street
Councils ordered police to ensure a billboard near the donkey track on East Washington Street is kept safe for pedestrians after reports it was in a dangerous condition.
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East Washington Street
Saxon Salve Promises Relief for Eczema Sufferers
Geo. W. Clutton of New Castle announces Saxon Salve as a trusted remedy for eczema and crusted skin disorders. The salve soothes itching from the first use and absorbs deeply to heal tissue. money back if not satisfied, with the druggist endorsement in Pennsylvania.
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Geo. W. Clutton
New Castle
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Summer Bowel Comfort
Advice warns heat triggers constipation and diarrhoea and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe laxative that relieves symptoms without griping. It is sold by druggists for fifty cents a bottle, with larger family size at one dollar. write for a free trial bottle to Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
City Hall Mineral Water Contract Renewed for Summer
City council votes to renew the mineral water contract for drinking water throughout City Hall during the summer after finance and law committee had previously refused to renew. No drinking water had been supplied for a week prior to the decision.
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City Hall
Finance and Law Committee
Common Council Passes Final Ordinances For Street and Sewer Work
The common council last night approved final measures including grading South Street in the Sixth ward. They provided for sewering and sidewalking on Martin Street and grading on McClain and Chestnut streets along with a sanitary sewer system on Park Avenue.
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Common Council
South Street
Sixth Ward
Martin Street
McClain
Chestnut Streets
Park Avenue
New Ordinances In Common Branch
New ordinances were introduced in the common council last night and referred to committees for action. Proposals include sanitary sewer on Seventh street opening Mulberry street ordaining Duquesne street paving engine house alley and opening Boyles avenue.
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Common Council
Seventh Street
Mulberry Street
Duquesne Street
Engine House Alley
Boyles Avenue
Atlantic Avenue contractor receives $5000 payment
Councils approved a payment of $5000 to contractor Sullivan in charge of opening and grading Atlantic Avenue. The sum, part of payment for completed work, was authorized at last night’s meeting.
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Sullivan
Atlantic Avenue
Mahoning Valley Bakery Seeks Siding at Westside Plant
Application was made to councils by the Mahoning Valley Bread company for permission to construct a railroad siding at their Westside plant. The siding would allow the railroad track to cross McCleary avenue and machinery will soon be installed in the building.
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Mahoning Valley Bread Company
McCleary Avenue
Gibson Opposes Park Purchase With One Dissent
Council voting against Gibson passes ordinance to acquire Cunningham woods for a public park securing 27 acres for 7500 dollars. One vote dissent by Councilman Gibson noted.
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Gibson
Cunningham Woods
East Street Spring May Be Used Again
Councils plan to reopen a public spring on East Street after its closure. A committee of councilmen will meet with the owner to secure access. The spring is described as especially beneficial to school children.
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East Street
Rubbish Receptacles to Be Emptied Thrice Weekly
The downtown street commissioner's force will empty street waste receptacles at least three times a week under orders from the city council approved last night.
Switzer with Prudential Casualty Co to Meet Old Customers
Notice states E. J. J. Switzer remains connected with the Prudential Casualty Co of Indianapolis and will meet his old customers at the New Castle office at 109 East Washington Street. 26612 E. J. J. SWITZER.
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E. J. J. Switzer
Prudential Casualty Co
Indianapolis
Ind
East Washington Street
New Castle
Expect $75,000 Bonds to Be Disposed of Soon
City councils plan to spend most of the $75,000 bond issue on storm sewer projects in Long Avenue and Seventh Ward. At last night’s meeting the clerk was authorized to advertise bids for construction once funds are realized, and to advertise the bonds for sale after the mayor signs the ordinance.
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Treadwell News Co
Neshannock Avenue
Second Ward
Long Avenue
Seventh Ward
City abandons repaving plan for East Washington Street
City councils abandoned the project to have the city perform repaving on East Washington Street from Kurtz Street to County Line Street and decided to advertise for bids instead.
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East Washington Street
Kurtz Street
County Line Street
Fire Hydrant and Grading Requests Heard in Council
Three petitions were presented to councils in joint session last night and referred to committees for action. One petition requested a fire hydrant on Grove street, another was for grading of Norwood avenue, another for grading of Ashland avenue.
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Grove Street
Norwood Avenue
Ashland Avenue
Dr Pierce’s Remedies Promised To Help Female Weakness
A promotional letter extols Dr Pierce’s Lotion Tablets and Favorite Prescription to treat nerves backache sleeplessness and other female ailments. It cites a Swan Creek Michigan case where the remedy allegedly restored strength after weeks of illness and an operation was avoided.
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Henry Scor7t
Swan Creek
Mich
Route 1
Dr. Pierce
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