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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
10
Health Officer McCandless tells The News the city is cleaner now, praising foreigners for aiding the cleanup. He notes special focus on outside closets and urges owners on streets with sanitary sewers to place items inside closets.
Health Officer McCandless will start a campaign against property owners lacking sewer connections. The health committee backed swift action and condemned numerous sanitary connections in the downtown district. Dr. Thayer will stay on through June to assist, with time extended as needed.
The city police committee and property committee clash over bathroom needs. Police urged securing a bath tub but the property panel, deciding not to spend, deferred the matter after a late night meeting.
Dressed chickens 20 cents per pound and fresh fry butter 22 cents per pound with eggs at a dozen for cents per dozen. East Side Butter Company located at 70 Pittsburg Street.
About 300 guests attended the Shenango Valley hospital training class of 1908 commencement in Greer hall. The seven graduates, in white gowns, received diplomas and pins after readings, pledges, and speeches by Dr. Loyal W. Wilson, Dr. E. E. Higley, and others, followed by dancing and refreshments.
Greenwood cemetery in New Castle has become a sought after public park due to recent landscaping, new plantings, and improved grounds. The cemetery now attracts hundreds daily and is expected to draw thousands on Decoration Day, housing many veteran graves and prominent local citizens.
Hugh Smith Hubbard reports his son Fred is recovering well after a stay in San Antonio Texas. Miss Laura Miller of Hubbard and George Lehmer of Youngstown wed recently at St Joseph church Youngstown. The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society will hold its annual praise service May 24 at the church. Charles Kessler was found guilty in Warren court of common pleas for blowing the American Sintering Co. safe in Hubbard last fall. Sample Hardware Co Mahoningtown Pa advertises floor staining solution.
Councilman Fisher urged housing the police department away from city hall and placing a chain gang to employ drunks in the lockup on streets. He suggested Barteaux lead the project and said the setup could reduce daily confrontations with Mayor Lusk. Barteaux indicated readiness to operate the gang once created.
John Eppinger of Oakland was arrested on Thursday evening on Pittsburg street bridge and discharged by Mayor Lusk Friday morning. He appeared insane and believed his wife lay under the bridge. He was committed to the county jail to await court action until his case is disposed of.
Rev D M Cleland of New Wilmington in charge of foreign school work has arranged to open a school for foreigners in Beaver Falls. White House Paints advertise easy coverage and lead with spread. For sale by New Castle Hardware Co.
Retailers cut prices to move stock with deep discounts on black silk coats from seven to fifteen dollars and yards of wash goods. Styles include long black silk coats previously 10 to 19.50 now 7.98 to 15.98, white Bolero jackets 98c, and fabrics like Oxford Suitings 12 14c, Beach Suiting 15c, Irish Poplin 25c, Scotch Poplin 25c.
Miss Nina Humphrey of Slippery Rock travels to visit Mr. and Mrs. David G. Harris on Walnut Street as their guest for a stay/event.
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