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Vol. Ill
SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1906
No. 29
Council
Reorganizes,
New Burgess and New Councilmen Take Oath of
Office.
URGENT WORK AHEAD.
Edgeworth borough has rounded out
its first year as an incorporated borough, and last Monday evening reorganized its Council by inducting into
office Burgess elect James W. Collins
and the newly elected Councilmen
Messrs. Wm. V/ardrop, F. A. Russell
and James Booth, who was a member
of the old Council. The retiring members were Messrs. Lloyd and McCullough, and they and their colleagues,
who remain to administer further to
the welfare of this municipality may
well look back over the past year with
a feeling of satisfaction for all that
was done, which was considerable, was
done in a business like manner, with an
honesty of purpose, and is a credit to
them and their constituents.
This year will be a more strenuous
one. The question of a sewerage system, grading the • streets and laying
sidewalks are matters of no small importance, and will call for close attention and thorough supervision, but the
"men behind the guns" are equal to
the occasion, and with the co-operation
of the citizens, Edgeworth will be the
garden spot of this beautiful valley.
Squire Buckley administered the oath
of office to the' new burgess, after which
Mr. Collins presided, until Council elected a president, which resulted in Mr. E.
P. Lord being unanimously chosen.
This was a deserving compliment to Mr.
Lord as he has made an efficient presiding officer. He thanked the members for the honor they bestowed upon
him, and recognized the assistance he
received from them and the various
committees in a few choice words, after
which the following officers were elected for the current year: Treasurer, W.
W. Smith; Borough Solicitor, W. D. N.
Rogers; Clerk of Corporation, Fleming
Nevin; and Street Commissioner, Nathan Buckley.
The regular routine of business was
then taken up, and after the reading of
the minutes of the previous meeting the
solicitor was instructed to take the
necessary steps to get permission from
the government for a sewer outlet into
the Ohio river. .
The matter of a police and fire telephone system, whereby the village will
be districted, and the police and firemen within a moment's call, was talked
over, and the blue print showing the
location of the stations, was turned
over to a committee of the firemen for
inspection and correction if necessary.
The matter will be finally disposed of
at the next meeting.
The Committee on Borough Property
then made a recommendation that
Conncil rent the room now occupied as
a council chamber, and a small room in
the rear for the use of the borough engineer, for one year, with privilege of
three, for the sum .of, $250 per year.
This rental includes light, heat and janitor service, and the recommendation
was favorably acted upon. It was
through the co-operation of Mr. McCullough, the retiring member, that
this cozy room was procured when
Council first organized.
Mr. Brooks then presented the report
of the Finance Committee, which showed a balance on hand of $1,783.05, and
recommended the paying of the current
bills amounting to $476.03.    Adjourned.
Regular Meeting.
Business Men Will Discuss Some Important Subjects.
On Tuesday evening, March 20, the
Sewickley Valley Business Men's Association will hold its regular meeting
in the hall over Walker's pharmacy. This will be one of the most
important sessions held, as there are
numerous questions to be decided and
every member is urged to be present.
MRS. H. D. MORWOOD.
Mrs. H. D. Morwood died suddenly
on Wednesday morning, from heart failure, at her former home, in Allegheny.
The deceased was born in Canada in
1847. Her husband, Mr. Hugh D.
Morwood, who survives, was a former Baptist minister, and resided for
some time in Allegheny. Mr. and Mrs.
Morwood took up their residence with
their daughter-in-law, on Nevin avenue, last December, at which time
their son, Mr. B. H. Morwood, died at
Des Moines, la. Aside from her husband, deceased is survived by one
sister, Mrs. Charles Spencer, of Cass
City, Mich. Funeral services were conducted on Friday by Rev. H. B. Rankin
and interment was made in the Sewickley cemetery.
JOTTINGS.
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Mr. Elierton Improving.
Mr. George Elierton of Blackburn
avenue, who has been confined to his
home for several weeks, through illness, is reported as being able to be
about and will soon be able to leave the
house.
Setting Ready for His
Annual Assessment.
Mr. D. L. S. Neely, the assessoic and
collector for the Sewickley Water Commission, is getting ready for his annual
assessment. The number of water ren t-
als is growing rapidly, owing to the
numerous new houses that have been
erected during the past year. This
year the period will extend to thirteen
months, instead of a year, owing to the
changing of moving day from April
1st to May 1st. This arrangement will
no doubt expedite matters for the col-
.tictor and the commissioners.
Good old-fashioned winter sure.
The ice man, the gas man, or the coal
man,—who's "it."
The survey is being made for the new
business block on Beaver street, near
the post office.
Mr. Samuel Gaston sold during the
week two farms—one on each side of
the Ohio river, with a total of 300
acres.
There will be "things doing" on
Tuesday evening at Castle Hall, K. of
P. The second rank team will exemplify .the work to several candidates,
and a large attendance is requested.
JOHN P. WARD.     «/    ^
John P. Ward, aged 66 years, a well-
known colored man, who has resided in
Sewickley for the past 36 years, died at
his home, 305 Centennial avenue, at six
o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mr. Ward
was born in Jefferson county, Va., and
was a slave in Greenbriar Springs, W.
Va., but made his escape and joined
the Union army, in which he served
four years. He was a member of the
Grand Army, and had a good war record. For the past twelve years he was
employed in the United States Court,
Pittsburg. Mr. Ward is survived by
his wife and one sister.
Deceased succumbed to a complication of diseases, and the funeral services will be held in the A. M. E. Zion
church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev. Durham, the pastor will officiate,
and he will be assisted by several visiting ministers.
Interment will be made in the Sewickley cemetery, on Monday morning
at 10.30 o'clock.
Mr. Henry Buechler, of the Valley
Greenhouse company, who has been
confined eo his home for several weeks,
through illness, is reported as convalescent
Fire at Stoops Ferry.
A large six-room frame house on the
Becker estate, at Stoops Ferry, was
totally destroyed by fire last Friday.
The building was occupied by John
Brown, who is employed by Reibert
Bros., of this place, and he lost all of
his household effects in the flames. He
carried no ■ insurance. The house was
fully insured. The cause of the fire is
unknown.
We are pleased to note that our little
friend and "newsie," Andrew Ritchey,
is rapidly improving after a severe
spell of sickness.
Lady Maccabees Entertained.
Quite an enjoyable time was spent by
the Ladies of the Maccabees at the
residence of Mrs. S. M. Gibb, of Straight
street, on Friday evening, March 9.
Games, music and a luncheon were the
features of the evening. Those present
were Miss Bertha Gibson, Miss N.
Ward, Mrs. M. Parkin, Mrs. F. Boyd,
Miss Hattie Grimes, Mrs. M. Webb,
Mrs. E. Shephard, Mrs. Stinson, Mrs.
S. B. Handy, Miss Jennie Grady, Mrs.
F. A. Albrecht, Mrs. H. Miller, Miss
Mary Elierton, Mrs. L. Allen, Mrs.
Sonefeld, Mrs. R. Feltwell, Miss O.
Metz, Mrs. N. Seaman, Mrs. M. Lyon,
Mrs. J. Besterman, Miss E. Roley, Miss
Ida Gibb.
Real Estate.
A. Z. Byers & Co., sold for Thomas
H. Grimes, M. D., to M. S. Robinson.
60x160 feet, vacant, on the northsid > of
Beaver street,. Second ward, for $4,000
This is a very desirable location and is a
fine residence site.
The
Epworth League.
topic for consideration to-morrow evening is "The Glory of Christlike
Lives." The leader will be Mr. A. L.
Mould. Everyone is invited to attend
and take part in this service.
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