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tl Pear no man, and do justice to all men." Vol. IV SEWICKLEY, PA.S SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1907 No. 32 ■t T HELD SHORT SESSION. Sewickley Borough Councils Met on Tuesday Evening and Took Up Routine Work. ADJOURNED TO MEET TO-NIGHT. Although all of the ' 'City Dads'' were not in their respective seats on Tuesday evening when President Patton called the meeting of our Borough Council to Order, there were enough present to legally transact business and the usual routine was taken up.. Mention was made of the bad condition of several of our- streets and the Street Commissioner was instructed to order the necessary material and have the needed repairs' made. A communication was received from Mr. F. T. Nevin, of Hopkins street, relative to a sewer on that thoroughfare. No definite action was taken. The clerk announced that several of the applicants for the position of Borough Clerk had withdrawn their names and the applicants now are Messrs. H. N. Miller, E. A. Day and Thos. M. Erwin. The Board of Health sent in a requisition for more garbage cans and new harness. ' The life and accident insurance policy on nineteen members of the Cochran Hose Company was renewed. Borough Engineer Martin then presented his report for the year. It was an exhaustive document and gave close attention to detail and was a creditable summary of the work of Mr. 'Martin's department. This was followed by the report of Chief of Police E. S. Roach and the contrast it makes wi.th our former, police department warrants the publishing of the report in full. Council was more than pleased with the fine showing and openly expressed its approval of the good work the Chief is doing. To His Honor, the Burgess, and Members to Sewickley Borough Council, Sewickley, Penna. Sirs—I have the honor to submit for your information and consideration the following report of the Police Department for the year ending April 1, 1907, it-being my first annual report as Chief of Police*. „ , . , , , The strength of the department at the close of the year is as-follows: Chief . . . . 1 Patrolmen _£, Total r- .■ 6 The department is as efficient as its size and method of working will permit/considering the size and situation of our borough, being just 12 miles from a great city like Pittsburg, we are sure to get some of its inhabitants who are not desirable to any borough. We have been very fortunate in the past year as there have been no robberies to speak of, and what few occurred were very small-. The petty thieving we can always expect to have, human intelligence can only prevent the great professional jobs. Our success- along these lines' I attribute to the fact that the department has worked in harmony and as a unit, it is. not due to the efforts or ingenuity of any • one man. Particular attention has been paid to the younger generation, and young offenders have been checked early in their career. But harmony, efficiency and care will not always suffice, we must keep pace with other things. It is difficult-for any busy citizen engrossed in his affairs to understand the wonderful growth of our town, and none have a better idea Of it than the members of this department, charged with the care and protection of every part of it. ' It is equally difficult to appreciate the growth that is coming within the next year or so. All of these this department will have to deal with, both those who reside within the town and those who visit it, also we are requested to give support to those who do not live within the limits of our town, as we have a very thickly settled community that rests on our borders. Much of the success of every police department depends upon the kind of men of which it is composed, and in the selection of new men every care should be taken. One thing we lack is a police telephone and signal system of which we are very badly in need. The total number of arrests from June 1, 1906, to April 1, 1907, was 222, of which eight were females. The persons arrested were of 12 different nationalities and 85 different occupations. There were'20 arrests for disorderly conduct, 45 for exceeding the speed limit, 5 for gambling, 1 for assault and battery with intent to kill, 3 for fornication, 61 drunk, 28 drunk and disorderly, 7 for assault and battery, 1 for bur- lary, 1 for destruction of property, 11 for larceny, 4 insane, 3 for running automobiles without license, 1 for neglect and abuse of minor children, 2 for larceny from the person, 10 for vagrancy, 1 for cruelty to animals, and one for carrying concealed weapons. Each year adds to the fugitives from justice. We are especially careful to heip all our brother officers from other towns, to bring to justice any fugitive that may have wandered our way, for a capture of this kind is doubly important. It is safe to say that a man who will steal in another town will steal in ours. To effect arrests of this class of offenders requires offcers of retentive memory, good judgment and watchfulness when descriptions are given out, the Officers must keep them in mind as they walk the streets and be ready to act whenever the opportunity presents itself. We pay close attention to all electric lights that are out and report them to the proper person so same may be deducted from light bilj each month. We pay special attention to streets and sidewalks so that the property may not be injured and save damage suits to Our town. Secrecy is necessary in the police business at all times. I would suggest that one more man be put on so we 'can have a patrolman for the day time, and I do not feel we can spare one of the present night force and properly protect the borough. I desire to thank the Burgess and Council for the many favors bestowed on me during the year and the kindness shown me was duly appreciated. Very respectfully submitted, Earl S. Roach, Chief of Police. Council then adjourned to meet this evening at 8 o'clock. Circus Coming. On next Thursday evening a- big one ring ' circus will be held in the gymnasium, of the Young Men's Christian Association, band music, at 8 p. m. arid as there will be a large crowd present you had better be on time if you want a seat. "Nick" Richardson, is ring master of this famous circus and he no doubt will keep the crowd amused with his collection of trained animals, bears,' lions, goats, ponies, coons, monkeys. „ The clowns will also be there as will also the fat man and the strong man, the peanut man and the red lemonade man, and after you are1 through with these the fortune teller will take you in charge and you will either spend a peaceful night or walk the floor all night long when he gets through with you. Come.- Impressive Service At the Easter services of Mr. Way's Young Men's Bible Class, which were held' last Sunday in the Y. M. C. A. building the large class picture was unveiled. The services throughout were impressive. Rev. A. G. Wallace delivered a fine address to the men present and Several of the members also, took part in the exercises. There were some fine floral decorations and good singing. Mr. William Sharpe, One of the oldest members of the class, unveiled the picture while an appropriate hymn was being sung. In the group are presented 102 faces, the photographs being made by Mr. A. H. Diehl. The picture may be seen at Walker's drug store, where it has been placed for a few days. MISS MABEL GRAHAM. Miss Mabel Graham, .daughter of Mr. Frederick Graham, died at her home, on Centennial avenue, Friday morning at 2.30, after an illness' of more than a year. •Deceased was in the 26th year of her age and a devout christian, being a member of the Sewickley Baptist chureh. She was beloved by all who knew her and bore her affliction with fortitude. Miss Graham is survived by her father and three sisters, Mrs. John Drynan, of Try street, Miss Caroline and Miss Rhetta at home. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the residence at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. B. Rankin will officiate. The remains will be taken to Freedom at 3 o'clock where interment will be made. ^ MRS. MARGARET RHEA. * S Mrs. Margaret Rhea, 81 years old, died Wednesday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Elliott, at Edge- worth. Mrs. Rhea was born in Pittsburg and had lived there all her life. She was a member of the Catholic church and is survived by her daughter,- one sister and two brothers. Sportsmen's Show. * The first annual sportmen's show •. which will be held in Duquesne Garden, Pittsburg, April 24th to May 4th, will be worth attending as it will be the event of the year. During the past few days some interesting scenes have been enacted at Harrisburg, where the fish hatchery exhibits of the' state and the wild animal and bird exhibits are being put in shape for shipment for the coming . show. Dr. Joseph Kalbfus, a member of the live game and trophies committee; W. E. Meehan, member of the fly casting and fisheries, and H. -A. Surface, also a member of the live game and trophies committee, are taking an' unusual interest in the show and lending . every assistance , possible to get as mariy of the Pennsylvania state exhibits in readiness for the event of events to Greater Pittsburg's sportmen. (I 11 «1 < i < i n
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Full Text | tl Pear no man, and do justice to all men." Vol. IV SEWICKLEY, PA.S SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1907 No. 32 ■t T HELD SHORT SESSION. Sewickley Borough Councils Met on Tuesday Evening and Took Up Routine Work. ADJOURNED TO MEET TO-NIGHT. Although all of the ' 'City Dads'' were not in their respective seats on Tuesday evening when President Patton called the meeting of our Borough Council to Order, there were enough present to legally transact business and the usual routine was taken up.. Mention was made of the bad condition of several of our- streets and the Street Commissioner was instructed to order the necessary material and have the needed repairs' made. A communication was received from Mr. F. T. Nevin, of Hopkins street, relative to a sewer on that thoroughfare. No definite action was taken. The clerk announced that several of the applicants for the position of Borough Clerk had withdrawn their names and the applicants now are Messrs. H. N. Miller, E. A. Day and Thos. M. Erwin. The Board of Health sent in a requisition for more garbage cans and new harness. ' The life and accident insurance policy on nineteen members of the Cochran Hose Company was renewed. Borough Engineer Martin then presented his report for the year. It was an exhaustive document and gave close attention to detail and was a creditable summary of the work of Mr. 'Martin's department. This was followed by the report of Chief of Police E. S. Roach and the contrast it makes wi.th our former, police department warrants the publishing of the report in full. Council was more than pleased with the fine showing and openly expressed its approval of the good work the Chief is doing. To His Honor, the Burgess, and Members to Sewickley Borough Council, Sewickley, Penna. Sirs—I have the honor to submit for your information and consideration the following report of the Police Department for the year ending April 1, 1907, it-being my first annual report as Chief of Police*. „ , . , , , The strength of the department at the close of the year is as-follows: Chief . . . . 1 Patrolmen _£, Total r- .■ 6 The department is as efficient as its size and method of working will permit/considering the size and situation of our borough, being just 12 miles from a great city like Pittsburg, we are sure to get some of its inhabitants who are not desirable to any borough. We have been very fortunate in the past year as there have been no robberies to speak of, and what few occurred were very small-. The petty thieving we can always expect to have, human intelligence can only prevent the great professional jobs. Our success- along these lines' I attribute to the fact that the department has worked in harmony and as a unit, it is. not due to the efforts or ingenuity of any • one man. Particular attention has been paid to the younger generation, and young offenders have been checked early in their career. But harmony, efficiency and care will not always suffice, we must keep pace with other things. It is difficult-for any busy citizen engrossed in his affairs to understand the wonderful growth of our town, and none have a better idea Of it than the members of this department, charged with the care and protection of every part of it. ' It is equally difficult to appreciate the growth that is coming within the next year or so. All of these this department will have to deal with, both those who reside within the town and those who visit it, also we are requested to give support to those who do not live within the limits of our town, as we have a very thickly settled community that rests on our borders. Much of the success of every police department depends upon the kind of men of which it is composed, and in the selection of new men every care should be taken. One thing we lack is a police telephone and signal system of which we are very badly in need. The total number of arrests from June 1, 1906, to April 1, 1907, was 222, of which eight were females. The persons arrested were of 12 different nationalities and 85 different occupations. There were'20 arrests for disorderly conduct, 45 for exceeding the speed limit, 5 for gambling, 1 for assault and battery with intent to kill, 3 for fornication, 61 drunk, 28 drunk and disorderly, 7 for assault and battery, 1 for bur- lary, 1 for destruction of property, 11 for larceny, 4 insane, 3 for running automobiles without license, 1 for neglect and abuse of minor children, 2 for larceny from the person, 10 for vagrancy, 1 for cruelty to animals, and one for carrying concealed weapons. Each year adds to the fugitives from justice. We are especially careful to heip all our brother officers from other towns, to bring to justice any fugitive that may have wandered our way, for a capture of this kind is doubly important. It is safe to say that a man who will steal in another town will steal in ours. To effect arrests of this class of offenders requires offcers of retentive memory, good judgment and watchfulness when descriptions are given out, the Officers must keep them in mind as they walk the streets and be ready to act whenever the opportunity presents itself. We pay close attention to all electric lights that are out and report them to the proper person so same may be deducted from light bilj each month. We pay special attention to streets and sidewalks so that the property may not be injured and save damage suits to Our town. Secrecy is necessary in the police business at all times. I would suggest that one more man be put on so we 'can have a patrolman for the day time, and I do not feel we can spare one of the present night force and properly protect the borough. I desire to thank the Burgess and Council for the many favors bestowed on me during the year and the kindness shown me was duly appreciated. Very respectfully submitted, Earl S. Roach, Chief of Police. Council then adjourned to meet this evening at 8 o'clock. Circus Coming. On next Thursday evening a- big one ring ' circus will be held in the gymnasium, of the Young Men's Christian Association, band music, at 8 p. m. arid as there will be a large crowd present you had better be on time if you want a seat. "Nick" Richardson, is ring master of this famous circus and he no doubt will keep the crowd amused with his collection of trained animals, bears,' lions, goats, ponies, coons, monkeys. „ The clowns will also be there as will also the fat man and the strong man, the peanut man and the red lemonade man, and after you are1 through with these the fortune teller will take you in charge and you will either spend a peaceful night or walk the floor all night long when he gets through with you. Come.- Impressive Service At the Easter services of Mr. Way's Young Men's Bible Class, which were held' last Sunday in the Y. M. C. A. building the large class picture was unveiled. The services throughout were impressive. Rev. A. G. Wallace delivered a fine address to the men present and Several of the members also, took part in the exercises. There were some fine floral decorations and good singing. Mr. William Sharpe, One of the oldest members of the class, unveiled the picture while an appropriate hymn was being sung. In the group are presented 102 faces, the photographs being made by Mr. A. H. Diehl. The picture may be seen at Walker's drug store, where it has been placed for a few days. MISS MABEL GRAHAM. Miss Mabel Graham, .daughter of Mr. Frederick Graham, died at her home, on Centennial avenue, Friday morning at 2.30, after an illness' of more than a year. •Deceased was in the 26th year of her age and a devout christian, being a member of the Sewickley Baptist chureh. She was beloved by all who knew her and bore her affliction with fortitude. Miss Graham is survived by her father and three sisters, Mrs. John Drynan, of Try street, Miss Caroline and Miss Rhetta at home. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the residence at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. B. Rankin will officiate. The remains will be taken to Freedom at 3 o'clock where interment will be made. ^ MRS. MARGARET RHEA. * S Mrs. Margaret Rhea, 81 years old, died Wednesday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Elliott, at Edge- worth. Mrs. Rhea was born in Pittsburg and had lived there all her life. She was a member of the Catholic church and is survived by her daughter,- one sister and two brothers. Sportsmen's Show. * The first annual sportmen's show •. which will be held in Duquesne Garden, Pittsburg, April 24th to May 4th, will be worth attending as it will be the event of the year. During the past few days some interesting scenes have been enacted at Harrisburg, where the fish hatchery exhibits of the' state and the wild animal and bird exhibits are being put in shape for shipment for the coming . show. Dr. Joseph Kalbfus, a member of the live game and trophies committee; W. E. Meehan, member of the fly casting and fisheries, and H. -A. Surface, also a member of the live game and trophies committee, are taking an' unusual interest in the show and lending . every assistance , possible to get as mariy of the Pennsylvania state exhibits in readiness for the event of events to Greater Pittsburg's sportmen. (I 11 «1 < i < i n |
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