Dusty North Jefferson street spurs council action on dust problem
Residents between Falls street and Wallace avenue object to daily dust drifting onto homes. A committee proposed Mayor Lusk enforce sprinkling and street work while McCaskey meets with the street railway to end the nuisance. Ferry & Co. wins bids for Lacock storm and sanitary sewers totaling 2 042.18.
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North
Jefferson Street
Falls Street
Wallace Avenue
Dr. Warner
First Ward
Barteaux
Warner
Mercer Street
Genkinger
Fike
Jefferson
Anyer Street
Dramner
McKee
Cukorum
Wilson
McCaskey
Rigby
Lusk
Gorman
D. Wilson
Mr. McCaskey
Northview Avenue sewer vote advances in council session
Residents of Northview Avenue joined in council to decide on sewer installation. The meeting ended with approval for drafting the ordinance and moving the project forward.
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Northview Avenue
Peli
City council approves 10 1 2 mill levy for 1908 year
Select council members read and finaly pass a nine mill general levy, one mill for poor purposes, and one half mill for sinking fund. They also approve several final readings including Pollock avenue sewer work Center street extension Du Shane street widening and Liberty street changes with a plan to widen without purchasing pricey east side property.
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Pollock Avenue
Center Street
Jefferson Street
Neshannock Creek
DuShane Street
Acorn
Division Streets
Liberty Street
Sidewalks Urgency On Superior Street
Street Commissioner Barteaux was directed by the council to compel Superior Street residents to lay sidewalks or proceed with the work himself after D F Warnock described the sparse sidewalks. Mellvenny urged prompt action and notification to delinquents to complete the sidewalk program.
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Barteaux
Superior Street
D. F. Warnock
Mellvenny
Street Railway Paving at Shady Avenue and Neal Street Approved
The street committee urged approval for Pittsburg Butler Harmony and New Castle Railway to pave at the Shady avenue Neal street junction after a property owner near the intersection objected to tracks near the curb. Councils concurred following a lengthy statement from the objector.
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Pittsburg, Butler, Harmony and New Castle Street Railway Company
Shady Avenue
Neal Street
Property Owners Protest Two Foot Street Grading Change
Fifty along Clenmoore Boulevard and Delaware Avenue protested a plan to lower grade by two feet after viewers reports. Councilmen, hearing owner concerns, tabled the viewers' report and pledged to respect the residents' wishes.
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Clenmoore Boulevard
Delaware Avenue
Builder Seeks Permit for Cement Block Structure on Shenango Street
William Marco asked council for permission to proceed with his Shenango Street building. Fire Chief Conner warned the structure was not fire proof. it used six inch cement blocks with inner studding and lathes. Council sent the matter to the fire committee for disposal.
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William Marco
Shenango Street
Conner
Fire Committee
Councils Meet Over Sheridan Street Sewer Repair
R L McNabb urged action at a joint council session last night to repair the Sheridan street sanitary sewer which froze and split last winter and left the area in bad condition. The sewer committee will investigate the break under Chairman Cukerbraum's direction.
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R. L. McNabb
Councils
Sheridan Street
Cukerbraum
Councils Hear Watercourse Danger and Bond Release Request
Mrs. M. B. Black urged action on a dangerous water course behind her Finch Street property. Fourth ward councilors were appointed to investigate and report. Ex City Treasurer John McCandless asked for release of his bond. the matter was referred to the finance committee for surrender.
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M. B. Black
Finch Street
McCandless
John McCandless
Councils
Finance Committee
Property Owners Seek Paving and Grading on Local Streets
A petition from South Jefferson street property owners between Division and Sutton asks for paving. Another petition from Electric street owners between Hamilton and Grant seeks grading and sidewalks. Referred to the street committee by Chairman Cukerbraum last night.
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South
Jefferson Street
Division
Sutton Streets
Cukerbraum
Electric
Hamilton
Grant Streets
City Councils Award Several Public Works Contracts
Joint session bids awarded for John Street sanitary sewer to New Castle Contract Co at 364.36 while engineer estimate was 504.59. Fire hose contracts to be opened by fire committee. Filing cases awarded to Charles T Metzler and Co at 135. Miller Pyle and Graham win real estate registry books printing with Haltworth bid 12 less than theirs, but committee deemed Miller Pyle and Graham’s work worth 12 more.
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John Street
New Castle
Charles T. Metzler and Company
Real Estate Registry Department
Miller, Pyle and Graham
Department of Real Estate Registry
C. E. Martin
Haltworth
Miller
Pyle
Graham
Griffith
Miller, Pyle
City Council Backed Rename of Jones Street to West Park Way
In a joint session Councilman Griffith urged changing Jones street in the Sixth ward near West Side park to West Park Way. Councils approved and ordered an ordinance to rechristen the street citing confusion from multiple Jones names and delivery workers using Jones avenue on the Youngstown Rail.
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Joneses
Griffith
Jones Street
West Side Park
West Park Way
Jones Avenue
Youngstown
Modern soap ad parries fakery with future soap use
A grocer's boy defends imitation products while Anty Drudge condemns copying Fels-Naptha. The piece argues time saving devices like sewing machines and telephones become universal, predicting Fels-Naptha will be widely used by women for washing in lukewarm water and half the time. It urges reading the wrapper directions.
Bank Statement for Lawrence County Pennsylvania 1908
A 1908 bank statement from Lawrence County Pennsylvania lists assets and liabilities. It includes capital stock, surplus, profits, national bank notes, deposits, and time certificates, with signatures from cashier J E Aiken and directors L M Buchanan Calvin Smith L M Uber and a notary.
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Oaks Sue's
Aronis
de- Pobie
Ce Csceseccecomrs
State of
Pennsylvania
County of
Lawrence
J. KE. Aiken
J. E. Aiken
Commonwealth
125 Acre Farm Near New Castle Sells Cheap
Real estate ads offer a 125 acre farm four miles from New Castle with steam railroad trolley line access and rich soil plus minerals worth more than the price. Other listings include the R W White farm near Westfield with 20 acres, stock and implements, a $3 500 North Hill home, modern Seventh ward homes, and rental homes from 15 to 25 dollars.
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New Castle
R. W. White
Westfield
North Hill
Seventh
Ordinances Passed in Common Council Report
The council approved several measures on Monday evening. Streets located and accepted include East Main street in the Third ward. Albert street extended to the new city line. Sutton street extended from Cunningham to Pittsburg street. Carlisle street extended to the new city line.
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Common Council
East Main Street
Third Ward
Albert Street
New City Line
Sutton Street
Cunningham
Pittsburg Street
Carlisle Street
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Union Telephone
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Clare P
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Acros
Cascade Ave
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Croton Ave
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East Washington Street
Anty Drudge
Union National Bank
U. S
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Lawrence County
Washington Street
L. M. Buchanon
Calvin Smith
L. M. Uber
W. J. Uber
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Hiram G. Miller
P. L. Craig
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Real Estate Exchange
J. H. Sherritt
Real Estate and Insurance
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Stillman’s
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Lincoln Avenue
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Bell
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Universal Directory Company
Broadway
New York
A. W. Treadwell
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Children’s Aid Society
A. D. Mornes
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Pittsburg
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Bath, Gas
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J. F. P. Kennelly & Co
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Smith Hardware Co
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Jere Bauman
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Chautauqua, N. Y
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Bell Phone 365
Rhode Island
Bell Phone
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New Caste
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City Water
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Washington
Taylor
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Cleveland Ave
Huron Avenue
Norris Street
Ceee
Wilmington Road
Lawrence ‘Realty Company
Dean Block
Alouis Mack
H. M. Young
Ellison & Gilboy
Prn Reasonable
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R._ R. Fralick
Tete
Shenang
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Ward
Betwee Park Avenue
Crawford
Lawrence Savings and Trust
Camp Bell
Park Avenue
Blaine
Fallsl Street
First Presbyterian Church
Mill Street
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E. EB. Phillips
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Hampton L. Carson
National Investment Company
Court of Common Pleas
Dauphin County
Commonwealth Docket
County
W. D. Walceiver
W. D. Wallace
Wallace, Block
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