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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

Page

6

City Treasury Faces Deficit As February Expenditures Rise

The February report shows the general revenue fund depleted by 15831.54 leaving 44928.44. Improvement fund falls to 2319.82 while sinking fund holds 7595.09 after 1738.16 spent. Warrants issued 23458.22 and 22893.93 were returned leaving 749.60 outstanding. Cash in hand 1344.32 and bank deposits 58739.02 total 60083.34 with checks outstanding 3376.85 and warrants 749.60. Balance to the city’s credit 55956.89.

Treasury Hughes General Improvement Fund

Buxton Farm to Be Sold by Order of Judge Porter

The 105 acre Buxton farm in Neshamixon township near Mercer is ordered to be sold at public sale due to the estate of Charles A Buxton. Guardian A H Chase says Buxton is of unsound mind and in Mercer sanitarium to pay debts. Richard Sargeant offers 6000 dollars and contesting bids may raise the sale price.

Buxton Porter Charles A. Buxton Mercer A. H. Chase Neshannock Township Siker Richard Sargeant Brooks Broadbent Mr. Sargeant

New Officers for Chamber of Commerce Elected

Ten new directors will be elected at the April 1 meeting. Officers for the ensuing year will also be chosen. Several factory propositions with free sites and bonuses have been received but none deemed worthy of consideration.

Chamber of Commerce

Man Pleads Guilty to Assault in Alderman Court

Martin Carl pleaded guilty to assault and battery charged by John Downin at a hearing before Alderman Green Saturday. He paid the costs and was released.

Martin Carl John Downin Green

Francis King Dies After Brief Illness at 116 Galbreath Avenue

Francis King aged 53 died Sunday at the family home after a pneumonia illness. Born in England to William and Mary Llewellyn King, he spent years in Youngstown before moving to the city. He belonged to Trinity Episcopal church and is survived by his wife and children Mary, Mrs J H Grossart, Albert, Ethel, Myrtle, Cora, and Francis King. Funeral at his residence Wednesday at 11, with private car to Youngstown and Oak Hill Cemetery.

Francis King Galbreath Avenue England William and Mary Llewellyn King Youngstown Trinity Episcopal Church Mary J. H. Grossart Albert Ethel Myrtle Cora King Youngstown Electric Hne Oak Hill Cemetery

Death of Lloyd N. Clark at 16 from diphtheria

Lloyd N. Clark son of the late Oliver Clark of Neshannock died at 7 am Sunday at his grandparents home on Pulaski road after a two week illness. He was 16. Both parents are dead. his father died on the Pennsylvania tracks. He leaves one brother Arthur Jackson Clark aged 11. Interment will be at Pulaski after services at the grandparents residence.

Lloyd N. Clark Oliver Clark Neshannock Township Pennsylvania McCleary Avenue A. J. Clark Pulaski Road Neshannock Arthur Jackson Clark Pulaski

Death of North Beaver man at Dixmont asylum

John McCalla of North Beaver township near Petersburg died Saturday night at Dixmont asylum after a short illness. His mind failed two weeks earlier after a severe grip and he declined rapidly. He was about 38, unmarried, and survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. John McCalla and brother Alexander.

John McCalla North Beaver Township Petersburg Dixmont Alexander McCalla

Infant Joseph Micco Dies at 40 Days of Age

Joseph Micco infant son of Mr and Mrs John Micco of 410 South Mercer street died early Sunday morning aged 40 days The funeral is set for Monday at 3 PM with interment at St Vitus cemetery.

Joseph Micco John Micco Mercer Street St. Vitus’ Cemetery

Funeral for two Black children held after shared grief

Martha Gertrude and Helen Bessie Black, daughters of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Black, were laid to rest beside their sisters at Oak Park Cemetery after a Sunday services led by Rev William Brayton. Pallbearers included George and Benjamin Black Merl Black and A B Reed. Separately S F E Harmon, longtime Hillsville boarding house proprietor and church janitor, died Saturday evening at 53, survived by wife and son Harry plus mother and three siblings. Funeral at the late Hillsville residence set for Tuesday at 10 30 in the morning.

Mary E. Frishkorn Ephraim Frishkorn Hardscrabl Road Wayne Township John H. Frishkorn Thaddeus Stevens School Robert W William H Washington, D. C George N McKeesport Charles R Alice Emma Martha Denver Anna Frishkorn Slippery‘rock Presbyterian Church Charles Bell Martha Gertrude Helen Bessie Black Lawrence Black City Line Street William Braynton Free Methodist Church Oak Park Cemetery Hillsville S. FE Harmon Methodist Church Harry Amos Harmon Bessemer Edward Poland Henry Hewett New Brighton

Obituary for Eliza Wood in Oak Park burial service

The remains of the late Mrs. Eliza Wood, wife of Dr. J. D. Wood of North street, were brought to this city Sunday afternoon at 1 15 over the P L E and taken to Oak Park cemetery. Services were held in the chapel at Oak Park and were conducted by Dr. Scott Hershey, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The burial was in Oak Park with pallbearers William F. Douds, George Permar, Captain W H McCandless, J Stewart Love, John Fairnline and H A Alexander acting.

Eliza Wood J. D. Wood North Street Oak Park Cemetery Oak Park Scott Hershey First Presbyterian Church William F. Douds George Permar W. H. McCandless J. Stewart Love John Fairnline H. A. Alexander

Local Society Notes Highlight Camden Area Kinsey Adams Families

Personal mentions from Chestnut and Park avenues feature births and guests. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey Michael. twins to Mr. and Mrs. George Adams. Several residents, including Mrs. W G Dunn and Miss Lulu McCleary, travel or host visitors. Illnesses, hospital stays, and travels to Pittsburg, Mercer, and Youngstown appear with various visits and returns.

Kinsey Michael Chestnut Street George Adams Park Avenue W. G. Dunn East Street Pittsburg R. D. Campbell Lyndal Street Lulu McCleary May Hanna West Side Mary Cunningham Clintonville Eli Hovis Telda Haley East North Street Hubert Rogan Sharon Esther Rogan West North Street Richard Sergeant Bolivar Graham Mercer Louis H. Gordon Shenango Street

School Fund Will Have Good Balance

Controller Hughes reports February balances for the school and building funds. School fund stood at about 53,575.46 after additions and warrants. building fund at 9,724.20. Funds are distributed across First National Bank, National Bank of Lawrence County, Lawrence Savings and Trust, Citizens National Bank, and cash with the treasurer.

Hughes First National Bank National Bank of Lawrence County Lawrence Savings and Trust Company Citizens National Bank

Church and club meetings announced for upcoming week

The Charlotte Campbell class of the Third United Presbyterian church meets Monday at 8 o'clock. The Central W C T U gathers Tuesday at 2 30 PM at Mrs A B Gibson 222 Garfield Ave. The Croton W C T U postponed two weeks for Neal Dow’s birthday celebration at Mrs Frank M Jones Croton Ave.

Charlotte Campbell Third United Presbyterian Church Central W. C. T. U A. B. Gibson Garfield Avenue Croton

Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Lawrence Black

Mr and Mrs Lawrence D Black thank friends and neighbors for kindness and aid during the sickness and death of their children.

Lawrence D. Black

Notice of Charter Application for New Castle Club

Notice is given that an application will be made to the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County on March 30, 1908 at 2 PM under the 1874 act for incorporation of New Castle Club a social and literary arts club. Solicitor E F G Harper. February 24, 1908.

Court of Common Pleas Lawrence County Francis J. Perry James R. Kiskaddon Herb D. McGoun Jose S. Rice Harry L. Dunlap

Dollar Savings Association Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice is hereby given of the annual meeting of the stockholders to elect three directors and transact other business. Place 126 East Washington street New Castle Pa Time Wednesday evening March 18 1908 at 7 30 o clock Secretary John G Nothdurft.

Dollar Savings Association Lawrence County East Washington Street New Castle John G. Nothdurft

Finance committee to report on city canvass for funds

The finance committee will meet Monday evening to report on the city canvass aiming to raise 1800 dollars. Vespers were held yesterday at Central Presbyterian church with an address by Reverend J C McDonald.

Central Presbyterian Church J. C. McDonald

Milkmen Battle at Alderman's Over Milk Price

H O Hill, a milk dealer, faced alderman Green after a dispute over bulk milk prices. He answered a charge of assault and battery by Sam Slovenski. The case ended with the net withdrawn upon payment of costs.

H. O. Hill Green Sam Slovenski

Contagious Diseases Reported in City

Two cases of contagious disease were reported to Health Officer Horner yesterday. Kenneth Brenneman aged 7 of Cleveland avenue has whooping cough and William Book of Beatty avenue has mumps.

Horner Kenneth Brenneman Cleveland Avenue William Book Beatty Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Razor Strop Ware North Mill SE NEW Castle Electric James §. Collins Volant Mary EB. Johnston William Oregon Anna F Hiram George Thomas Fay Lutheran Church Plain Grove Odd Fellows Volant Cemetery Mary KE. Frishkorn G. W. Risher J. W. Love Carbon Westside Risher Coal Company Mt. Morris Berlin David Brazil Ind Daniel T. F Scott Mayrs West Middlesex Samuel I. D Carlisle Methodist Episcopal Church S. E. Harmon Mrs. Wood Anna Minehan Romaine Sergent West Washington Street Myrtle Camp Atlantic City Frank H. Foulke William and Frank Camp Washington, Pa F. T. Flynn F. J. Hagan West Falls Street Mercer Sanitarium Margaret Camblin John L. Camblin Wallace Avenue W. A. Stritmater Lincoln Avenue Eva Norris North Beaver Street New York Arthur B. Kelley Stockholders’ Meeting Pittsburg Street Broad Balm Co Atlanta Express Paisley Croton Avenue John Street East Side Eee TT Pearson Street Bell Phone Ed L. Long Clutton Bell L. Levine Moravia Street Union X. Travers W. G. Baughman Maitland St F. P. Steckel East South Street West Washington Street Disciple Church E. J. Hinkson South New Castle Star Grocery Company North Mercer Street Greer Block City Cemetery Road Blaine Street Keystone Driller Co J. E. Dodds Beaver Falls National Cash Register Parker Cascade Street East South East Big Run Street Frank Sherger John Sherger Jefferson Street Crawford Avenue Fairmont Avenue C. Ed Smith Hardware Co Boyles.avenue Highland F. G. Harper North Hill P. J. Watson E. J. O’brien N.C.H.S Vendome Hotel the National Bank of Highland Avenue Frey’s Lee Avenue North Beaver Street Coaltown Road O. Cc. Stumple John Mitchell West Pittsburg DuShane Street Cliff Street North Diamond Alley M. Marlin West Grant Street Renee J. Marlin A. L. Black South Cascade Avenue East Long Avenue M. Clarke Eastbrook Court Street Horace G. McGoun Bath Cumberland Avenue Third Ward Boyles Avenue Wm. L. Rick Youngstown Road English Avenue Shoaff Bros Sycamore Street Leasure Avenue Highland and Delaware J. D. Clarke D. R. Bollard J. F. P. Kennelly & Co Stanton Ave Connors Avenue Croton Ave Vine St Cunningham Avenue Lawrence Realty Company Dean Block East Tennesse I. CG McDonald Tenn County Line Street William Y. Gibson BOR Pact and Gas Milton Street Inquire AL McCracken Belli Walnut Street Roo.s Neshannock Avenue Jere Bauman Nesbanuoi Avenue North Mill Street P. O Care News City Water Forest Street South Bay Street Rkent W. Dickey Lawrence Trust Building Jere Kauman Stuett Lee W. G. Ayers Shaw and Quest Streets Inquire Stewart H. Auer J. P. Allen Star Grocery Co Washington Bartram Avenue Grant Street Locust J. Clyde Gilfillan Quest Street P. J Watson R. W. Jackson C. H. Lee C. Pv. Norris Long Avenue Union National Bank L. M. Buchanan P. Paglia Emery Street R. G. Morgan Camp Run Portersville Celia R. D Klee Henry Klee James B. Elliott Kimbell South Mill Street Elliott Wheelis
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