Van Horn Wins Coal Contract For Blythe Mine
The school board accepted G. H. Van Horn’s bid of 2.45 a ton for Blythe mine coal with a stipulation that supply must satisfy members at all times. Bids were opened for towels and cleaning supplies with Central Laundry Co. bid accepted. Insurance costs for city buildings estimated at 1,200 to 1,300 dollars over three years. The board approved science department supplies including dissecting sets and biology materials. Crowded Thaddeus Stevens School prompted renting a room at the Alma Home building for 12 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. van Horn
Blythe
Lawrence Pany
Central Company
Central Laundry Company
Aong
Charles G. Martin
Terrace Avenue
New Castle
Dickson
Thaddeus Stevens
Pittsburg Street
Messrs. Johns and
Carson
Fourth Ward
Almira Home
Croton
Kimes
T. W. Johns
Thaddeus Stevens School
Five New Fire Alarm Boxes Placed Across City
The city installed five new fire alarm boxes last week. They will be located at Carlisle and Hendricks, Lincoln Avenue and Rhodes Place, Crawford and Erie Avenues, Crawford Avenue and County Line Street, and Washington and Lee Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Hendricks Streets
Lincoln Avenue
Rhodes Place
Crawford and
Erie Avenues
Crawford Avenue
County Line Street
Washington and Lee Streets
City Fire Hydrants Damaged. Cost Dispute Flares
The city reports 17 fire hydrants in daily use by the traction company and street commissioner are out of repair Chief Connery urges the traction company to cover repair costs The fire committee decided to have the chief investigate then decide who pays and arrange payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Connery
Fire Committee
Stoneboro Fair Promises Big Prizes and Low Peach Prices
A 1908 notice invites Stoneboro residents to the fair on September 29-30. Union Market at 25 Pittsburg Street advertises cheaper peaches. C A Brown & Co will give an Axminster rug 9 by 12, and Norris Huey offers a baby jumper for the most popular baby. Participants are urged to register at the Brown booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Market
Pittsburg Street
Stoneboro
C. A. Brown & Co
Axminster
Norris Huey
Do You Know Montabano A Black Hand Legend Unfolds
A court house tale links John Montabano to the original Black Hand origins. The legend says Montabano met two cavaliers in Italy, played cards, earned a toll, and inspired a ritual of blackmail later spread to America. Initiation includes white and red handkerchief emblems and sworn secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montabano
Black Hand
John Montabano
Court House
Rocco Rocco
Black Hand Society
Mafia of
Italy
Mafia
America
Society of Honor
Luigi Ritorto
Rocco Faces Jury Over 1906 Hillsville Case
Rocco Rocco was cross examined for hours as District Attorney Young pressed questions about a 1906 larceny by bailee conviction and his movements from Hillsville to New York and Philadelphia and back to New Castle. The trial included testimony on a dog’s death, Society of Honor disputes, and alleged ties to the Black Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocco Rocco
Young
Lawrence County
Racco
Hillsville
New York
Philadelphia
New Castle
McFate
Joe Calante
Seeley Houk
Calante
Duff
Edward Shastock
Scott Hoffmaster
Society of Honor
Tony Taglia
Serace
Gregory
Rocco
Lowellville
Black Hand Society
Cutrone
South Sharon
Society
Jim Marsalla
Marsalla
Squire Miller
F. P. Demaio
Commonwealth
Houk
Bernard McClure
Hugh Flanigan
Wilkesbarre
Pittsburg
Italy
Logan
Alderman Green
Nicola Ritorto
Racco Racco
PILES CURED AT HOME BY NEW ABSORPTION METHOD
If you suffer from bleeding itching blind or protruding Piles send me your address and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial with references from your own locality if requested Immediate and permanent care assured Write today to Mrs Summers Box P Notre Dame
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Box P
Notre
Millinery Opening Tuesday and Wednesday
Brown and Hamilton announce millinery openings Tuesday and Wednesday with a suit opening on Wednesday of the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Hamilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Can Inrereer Ee
Cloak Room
Gale
Children’s New Fall Coats
Panama
IR. S. McCulloch & CO
Inew Castle
Hutt School
Mercer County Coal
Somers and Son
T. G. Barnes
Bae
Punxsutawney Coal
Castle
Manifold Coal
van Horn
D.r.bollard
Dominick Tutino
Vac
Creek
Fred Serace
Joe Bognato
Squire Green's
Virginia
Joe Cutrone
Carmen Exposito
Pre In
March
Anril
New Fall
Stritmater Store
Washburn
Crosby's
CNA
Adve
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