Grove Street and Nemo Paving Contracts Awarded
In a joint council session the Grove Street and Nemo Street paving contracts were awarded to J. H. and M. E. Miller. Other bids were reviewed. Burns Brothers’ bid was found $800 too high, and the Miller firm won both projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemo
Grove Streets
Grove Street
J. H
M. E. Miller
Burns Brothers
Burns
Patrick Joyce
Burns Bros
Marquis & Wallace
City to condemn Shaw's Island for disposal plant
City approves securing Shaw's Island in the Beaver River below New Castle Junction for a $250000 sewage disposal plant. The council adopted a recommendation from a prior committee to condemn the island and locate the plant there, enabling Milholland to draft plans.
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Shaw’s Island
Milholland
New Castle
Shaw's Island
Beaver River
New Castle Junction
Barteaux Nomination Faces Street Commissioner Vote
Select Council opposed Mayor Lusk by rejecting Judson E. Barteaux for street commissioner of New Castle. Cukerbraum Gibbon McKee and Wilson voted against. Dunlap McCready and Newell voted in favor. Enemies vow to remain firm against the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Lusk
Judson E. Barteaux
City of
New Castle
Messrs
Cukerbraum
Gibbon
McKee
Wilson
Barteaux
Dunlap
McCready
Newell
City Settles Suit With W C Robinson Over Street Widening
The injunction suit over space used for widening Pittsburg street is finally settled. On Monday night the council ordered a warrant in favor of W C Robinson for land taken and he will cover all remodeling costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Robinson
Pittsburg
Robinson
Grimes Street
Wesleyan Methodist Church
No Action on Repeal of Mercantile Tax
Select council took no action Monday evening on the ordinance providing for repeal of the city's mercantile tax. When called up Mr. Cukerbraum requested it be held over until the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Root Juice Promises Health Cure Says City Papers
The Root Juice scientist claims most human troubles originate in the stomach and cites hundreds of cures across the country. In Lafayette Indiana and Peoria Illinois residents publish testimonials praising the remedy with claims of digestion relief and renewed vigor. Local druggists at Love and Megown's promote the product and offer explanations to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love & Megown
Lafayette
Ind
Frank Kerst
Hanley
Peoria Journal
Peoria
Sarah Bussin
South Adams Street
Amy
Andrew Tucker
Councils Seek New Site for Central Fire Department
At Monday's councils meeting the property committee was told to survey alternative sites for the Central fire department and report in two weeks. A city architect estimated 1814 dollars to repair the present building, prompting sentiment to relocate or abandon repair or a new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Fire Department
Rae
Cunningham Street plan to cross the Neshannock Creek
City councils discussed opening Cunningham street from Croton Avenue across Neshannock Creek to Water Street. An ordinance to settle damage claims was introduced. Other ordinances covered street grade changes, sidewalk work, and sewer projects in multiple wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham Street
Croton Avenue
Neshannock Creek
Water Street
Common Council
Reis Street
Charles Street
Euclid Avenue
Highland
Delaware Avenues
Boyles Avenue
Highland Avenue
Logan Street
Select Council
Scioto Street
Eighth Ward
Long Avenue
Engine House Alley
Williams Street
South Jefferson Street
Division
Sutton Streets
Rufus Patterson
Patterson
Jackson Avenue
Winter Avenue
City to pay $13 000 for Offutt land to open South Street
Mr and Mrs John C Offutt will receive $13 000 from the city for their property required to open South Street between Apple Alley and South Street. Viewers docketed $8 880 in damages, but the offer covers the full sum after a committee report. The street project aims to ease traffic on South Mill and Washington streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Offutt
South Street
Apple Alley
First Ward
South Mill Street
Washington Street
Croton Fire Dept Moves to Riverside Barn for Bridge Work
Croton council agrees with fire committee to relocate Croton fire apparatus to Riverside stables during Pittsburg street bridge construction. Chief Connery backs the move amid resident protests fearing reduced Croton fire protection, despite a reel being placed in the Croton building. Central department cannot cross creek and would detour via South Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Fire Committee
Croton
Central Department
Pittsburg Street
South Mill Street
Eastside
City Refuses to Buy Sites for New Bridge
City declines to bear the cost of bridge sites after a special committee report. The vote shows ten in favor and twelve against, leaving the bridge to be handled by the county and its commissioners for a new disposal plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayes
Fisher
McCann
Raney
Strimater
Warner
Yoho
Cukerbraum
Dunlap
McKee
Newell
Dickson
Griffth
Koehler
McCormick
McMillin
Rae
Williams
Genkinger
Gibbon
McCready
Shaffer
Wilson
City to Pay Hughes Expense to Montreal Meeting
City Council votes to cover all expenses for City Controller Lyman C. Hughes to attend the League of American Municipalities convention in Montreal Canada in August. Hughes will be assigned a program slot and will read a prepared paper on a suitable municipal topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Montreal
Lyman C. Hughes
New Castle
League of American Municipalities
Can
Double Hanging Expected In County Jail
Lawrence county prepares for possible double hanging as death warrants for Racco and Rosena are expected. If issued together, officials anticipate saving time and effort in carrying out the sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Stuart
Racco
Fred Rosena
Mammoth Ball Park Opens at Pittsburg
The P. and L. E. railroad announces a $1.50 round trip to Pittsburg for June 30 to attend the opening of the largest and most perfectly appointed baseball grounds in the world. Chicago and Pittsburg, the league’s two fastest teams, scheduled to play with same day return tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. & L. E. Railroad
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cruelty Alleged in Divorce Case
Mrs. Bessie Goodchild files for divorce from Arthur Goodchild citing cruel and barbarous treatment. They wed May 31, 1904 and separated June 26, 1909 after she was forced to leave due to his alleged cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Goodchild
Arthur Goodchild
Family weights listed in Friendly WV household chart
Charles S. Smith of Friendly West Virginia reports ages and weights for nine family members. A T Smith is 48 and 245 pounds, Mrs. A T Smith 46 and 240, Charles S 25 and 310, Miss M R 23 and 294, Miss C J 29 and 198, A G 18 and 277, J W 16 and 225, Miss M M 14 and 198, Miss A G 11 and 89. Total weight 2075 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles S. Smith
Friendly
W. Va
A. T. Smith
M. R. Smith
C. J. Smith
Culkin Pleads Guilty in Assault Case and Pays Costs
Harry Culkin admitted guilt on assault and battery charges brought by Max Faulk and paid the costs. He then filed a cross suit against Faulk alleging assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Culkin
Max Faulk
Culkin
Faulk
Thimyp
Health Hay's Hell ear and skin care remedies
An advertisement touts Hay's Health Hay's Hell ear product and Hertina Soap for eczema and skin conditions. It promotes 25c soaps, 50c bottles at druggists, and free skin and hair care books by sending 2c. Includes distributor names such as Hay Spec Co Newark and local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertina
Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Removal of Car Plant Denied
The Schoen Steel Car Wheel plant will stay at McKees Rocks, with plans for an addition at West Homestead for new car wheels. Carnegie Steel executives deny closure, noting million dollar investments and possible four extra open hearth furnaces at Homestead.
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Schoen
McKees Rocks
West Homestead
A. C. Dinkey
H. P. Rope
Carnegie Steel Company
Steel Corporation
Homestead
Wampum Town Visitors and Local Business Notes
Jas Riley and T M Mornes from distant towns visited Wampum this week while others from New Castle Beaver Falls New Brighton and Pittsburg called on friends or transacted business. A Wampum Mill horse was lost Wednesday evening and several visitors from Scotland and Virginia came to see Mrs Robb and Mrs Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Riley
New Castle
W. E. Moore
Beaver Falls
T. M. Mornes
Mahoningtown
Wm. Robertson
Mrs. M. Allen
W. W. Yoho
Nathaniel
Wampum Mill Company
Ida
Lenora
Demeres Orris
Rock Springs
W. Va
Julia Robb
Woodlawn
Rachel Turner
Agnes Ofdinburgh
Scotland
Robb
Henry’s
Narrow Escape on Liberty Street
K Jones of the Seventh ward dodged a serious injury on Liberty Street near Cherry Street when he stepped into the path of an approaching car. He turned too late but leaped onto the car fender with presence of mind, escaping harm as onlookers witnessed the near miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Jones
Seventh Ward
Liberty Street
Cherry Street
Jones
Mrs Breeze on Bessemer train nearly dies after morphine overdose
Mrs George Breeze of Conneaut ville was on a Bessemer train Sunday when she nearly died after taking an overdose of morphine to ease pain. She received medical aid and survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Breeze
Conneautville
Bessemer
Fifth Ward Personal Notes Show Local Visits and Travel
Dr. W E Balsinger visits Pittsburg while Frank Greer visits New Bedford and Chester McCrumb returns from New Wilmington. Dozens of residents travel between Pittsburg New Castle Youngstown and Cleveland with social calls and a Lusitania voyage planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Balsinger
Pittsburg
Frank Greer
Long Avenue
New Bedford
Chester McCrumb
New Wilmington
D. M. George
Williamsburg
Iowa
William Thomas
Cleveland
John Davis
Uber Street
Chamberlain's Liniment Offers Quick Muscle Relief
Soreness of the muscles whether caused by intense exercise or injury is quickly relieved by the free application of Chamberlains Liniment. The liniment is valuable for muscular rheumatism and always affords rapid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Union Phone
Cunningham
South ST
Croton Fire Dept
Riverside Barn
Bridge
Mammoth Ball Park
Schoen Works
Mileage Books
Will
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Lake Erie
Youngstown
Ashtabula
Erie
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio
W. C. Loree
Benwood Junction
Liberty ST
Fifth Ward
William Tucker
County Line Street
Nana Morgan
Mercer Street
Bessie Hoover
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ohio
Phillip Reese
Martin’s Ferry
New Castle Friends
Tillie Cohen
Watkins
Ernest Reese
Hamilton Street
Conneaut Lake
Mike Fisher
Charles Roberts
Lol
S. Davis
Marian
Ferne Fisher
Sharon
W. E. Davy
P. Trong
Simon Cohen
Leesburg
W. D. Edwards
W. H. Davis
Phillips Street
Oro Fehrenbach
Anna Fehrenbach
J. R. Phillips
Mahoning
Wales
Harry Llewellyn
John Potaski
Clifton Flats
Robert Llewellyn
Taylor
H. Bonna
Reynolds Street
Dave Lewis
Old Country
New York
Lusitania
Lewis
Jenine Lewis
Lela Lewis
Thomas Inkin
Herbert Cook
James Reese
Lyndal Street
D. Fivans
Thos. Morgams
Jeanette Morgams
Martins Ferry
Scotch Woolen Mills Co
E. Washington St
M. Moss
Pennsylvania Lines
Niagara Falls
Atlantic City
Cape May
Colorado
California
Great West
Seattle
Portland
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Pacific Coast
St. Louis
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Christian Endeavor International
Denver
R. L. Turner
Lawrenc
Highland Stable
New Castle, PA
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