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MAR 26 1*°* " Pear no man, and*do justice to all men." Vol. I. SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1904. No. 28 Three New Bridges. Local Capitalists Becoming Interested—Surveys Being Made. The interest in the erection of a bridge across the Ohio river at this place, which was aroused two years ago and which seems to have lain dormant since that time, has been revived, and it now looks as if something definite would be accomplished. It will be remembered that at the time mentioned, a prominent resident of our town, Mr. Joseph W. Graig, secured charters for three bridges to be located at different points in the' valley. One was to cross the river at the Osborne borough line near the pumping station. Another was to cross at Stoops Ferry at the foot of Ferry street, and the.third at Leets- 1 dale. Some time ago Mr. Graig bought the Stoops Ferry and then sold it to the Stoops Ferry Bridge Go., of which he is a large stockholder. This company was organized for the purpose of building a bridge at this point, and several local capitalists are interested in this project. Surveys are being made to ascertain the point that is most accessible and involving the least expense for approaches. The problem now being considered is whether to go above or below the railroad, or to seek some spot on the river bank high enough to t obviate the necessity of doing either. .We are informed that it is the intention of the company to push the work of construction as rapidly as possible. The extensive industrial developments in the valley have caused a strong demand to be made for some better means of crossing the river than the ones now available. The towns on both sides of the river between Allegheny and Rochester have no means of communication except the antiquated ferries, and the people are beginning to realize the necessity of a better mode of travel. A bridge at the points named would be of great benefit to the farmers on the other side of the river, as they would have a good market accessible to them* We understand that they are beginning to perceive this, and to join in the demand. "With the increasing growth of Leetsdale and Ambridge, it is said that seme of the ferries are unable to handle the traffic. For this reason, we are told, the bridge at Leetsdale will be pushed to completion. On account of the height of the river bank at that place, scarcely any approaches will, be required, reducing to that extent the cost of the structure. There are few such populous sections in this part of the county which have been so neglected in this respect as the towns along the Ohio river. For some reason known to themselves, the county commissioners have given the people of this valley the glad hand, and they are compelled to rely on private capital and enterprise to secure for them that which is rightly due thsm by free grant. . A. L JONES DEAD IN WEST AFRICA / A -cablegram received on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, in New York city, contained the sad information that Mr. A. L. Jones, a missionary stationed at Kaballa, Sierra Leone, West Africa, was dead. Mr. Jones resided in this valey for many years, and the news of his sudden demise was a shock to his many friends. Mr. R. H. Hill, who has been identified with the Ghristian and Missionary Alliance in this place, was notified on Thursday, and he in turn conveyed the sad news to the friends of the deceased. Mr. Jones, accompanied by his estimable wife, left here some eighteen months ago to make their home- among the natives of West Africa as missionaries. A letter received some weeks ago by Mr. William Brockunier, who has been in correspondence with Mr. Jones, stated that the latter and his wife were enjoying good health. Mr. Jones was a good mechanic, and aside from the spiritual duties of a missionary, he was operating a sawmill, building chapels and houses and doing a noble work in his field. Mr. Joseph Jones, of Leetsdale, is a brother, of the deceased. Owing to the remoteness of the location, which is about 175 miles from the coast, his friends do not expect to learn the full particulars for about six weeks. A Card of Thanks. Mr. John C. Robinson, of Hill street, wishes to extend his sincere and heartfelt thanks to the people of Sewickley and vicinity for the many favors, kindness and sympathy shown his beloved wife throughout her long illness, and for the assistance and sympathy extended to him in this, his hour of bereavement. Publishers Protest. Senator Penrose presented in the Senate on Tuesday resolutions of the Newspaper Publishers' Associations, of Philadelphia and Pittsburg, against legislation which would prohibit rural delivery carriers from distributing newspapers and periodicals. Elected National Delegate. Mr. J. H. Willock, of this place, was elected a national delegate by the Twenty- ninth District Republican Convention last Tuesday. 5 ANOTHER ELOPEMENT. Two Prominent Young People Journey to Youngstown to Be Married. On Thursday afternoon Mr. John Kearney Downing and Miss Alice Linn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Linn, of Nevin avenue, eloped to Youngstown and were married. The young couple, we are informed, were not going to take any chances, and called to their assistance a very intimate friend, who worked out the details of the plans, checked their baggage, and even accompanied the happy elopers on their journey as far as Rochester, Pa, The groom has accepted a position with a large corporation in Ghicago and it is understood that the "Windy Gity" will be the future home of Mr. and Mrs. Downing. !l I" *' V
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Full Text | MAR 26 1*°* " Pear no man, and*do justice to all men." Vol. I. SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1904. No. 28 Three New Bridges. Local Capitalists Becoming Interested—Surveys Being Made. The interest in the erection of a bridge across the Ohio river at this place, which was aroused two years ago and which seems to have lain dormant since that time, has been revived, and it now looks as if something definite would be accomplished. It will be remembered that at the time mentioned, a prominent resident of our town, Mr. Joseph W. Graig, secured charters for three bridges to be located at different points in the' valley. One was to cross the river at the Osborne borough line near the pumping station. Another was to cross at Stoops Ferry at the foot of Ferry street, and the.third at Leets- 1 dale. Some time ago Mr. Graig bought the Stoops Ferry and then sold it to the Stoops Ferry Bridge Go., of which he is a large stockholder. This company was organized for the purpose of building a bridge at this point, and several local capitalists are interested in this project. Surveys are being made to ascertain the point that is most accessible and involving the least expense for approaches. The problem now being considered is whether to go above or below the railroad, or to seek some spot on the river bank high enough to t obviate the necessity of doing either. .We are informed that it is the intention of the company to push the work of construction as rapidly as possible. The extensive industrial developments in the valley have caused a strong demand to be made for some better means of crossing the river than the ones now available. The towns on both sides of the river between Allegheny and Rochester have no means of communication except the antiquated ferries, and the people are beginning to realize the necessity of a better mode of travel. A bridge at the points named would be of great benefit to the farmers on the other side of the river, as they would have a good market accessible to them* We understand that they are beginning to perceive this, and to join in the demand. "With the increasing growth of Leetsdale and Ambridge, it is said that seme of the ferries are unable to handle the traffic. For this reason, we are told, the bridge at Leetsdale will be pushed to completion. On account of the height of the river bank at that place, scarcely any approaches will, be required, reducing to that extent the cost of the structure. There are few such populous sections in this part of the county which have been so neglected in this respect as the towns along the Ohio river. For some reason known to themselves, the county commissioners have given the people of this valley the glad hand, and they are compelled to rely on private capital and enterprise to secure for them that which is rightly due thsm by free grant. . A. L JONES DEAD IN WEST AFRICA / A -cablegram received on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, in New York city, contained the sad information that Mr. A. L. Jones, a missionary stationed at Kaballa, Sierra Leone, West Africa, was dead. Mr. Jones resided in this valey for many years, and the news of his sudden demise was a shock to his many friends. Mr. R. H. Hill, who has been identified with the Ghristian and Missionary Alliance in this place, was notified on Thursday, and he in turn conveyed the sad news to the friends of the deceased. Mr. Jones, accompanied by his estimable wife, left here some eighteen months ago to make their home- among the natives of West Africa as missionaries. A letter received some weeks ago by Mr. William Brockunier, who has been in correspondence with Mr. Jones, stated that the latter and his wife were enjoying good health. Mr. Jones was a good mechanic, and aside from the spiritual duties of a missionary, he was operating a sawmill, building chapels and houses and doing a noble work in his field. Mr. Joseph Jones, of Leetsdale, is a brother, of the deceased. Owing to the remoteness of the location, which is about 175 miles from the coast, his friends do not expect to learn the full particulars for about six weeks. A Card of Thanks. Mr. John C. Robinson, of Hill street, wishes to extend his sincere and heartfelt thanks to the people of Sewickley and vicinity for the many favors, kindness and sympathy shown his beloved wife throughout her long illness, and for the assistance and sympathy extended to him in this, his hour of bereavement. Publishers Protest. Senator Penrose presented in the Senate on Tuesday resolutions of the Newspaper Publishers' Associations, of Philadelphia and Pittsburg, against legislation which would prohibit rural delivery carriers from distributing newspapers and periodicals. Elected National Delegate. Mr. J. H. Willock, of this place, was elected a national delegate by the Twenty- ninth District Republican Convention last Tuesday. 5 ANOTHER ELOPEMENT. Two Prominent Young People Journey to Youngstown to Be Married. On Thursday afternoon Mr. John Kearney Downing and Miss Alice Linn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Linn, of Nevin avenue, eloped to Youngstown and were married. The young couple, we are informed, were not going to take any chances, and called to their assistance a very intimate friend, who worked out the details of the plans, checked their baggage, and even accompanied the happy elopers on their journey as far as Rochester, Pa, The groom has accepted a position with a large corporation in Ghicago and it is understood that the "Windy Gity" will be the future home of Mr. and Mrs. Downing. !l I" *' V |
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