The Duquesne Times, January 8, 1937 |
Ups and Downs in Duquesne in 1936 |
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JANUARYJanuary 3 - Four officers given walking papers as economy move. They are Dysoske, Sully, Stinner and Moffat. Father of Leonard H. Wilmot dies. The gentleman was aged 74 years. January 10 - John T. Waite re-elected president of Business Men's Association. Charles Debrezeni and Frank Klems die when they crash through bridge at Kennywood and fall a distance of over 100 feet. Mike Salopek, another passenger in the car, miraculously escapes. Fire loss in Duquesne during year 1935 amounted to $1,520. January 17 - Rev. Fred Moskowitz is installed rabbi at Beth Jacob synagogue. Eleven hunters are killed in Pennsylvania during the doe season last fall. Addison Elliott, a well known citizen dies at the age of 67 years. Charles Haberman, son of the late Frederick Haberman, passes away at the age of 61. Mrs. R. H. MacIntosh, one of Duquesne's well known women, dies at the family home on North First street. January 24 - Oliver frame school building afire. Little damage results. Heavy blizzard of last Sunday sweeps the city causing much suffering. Said to have been one of the worst in the history of the town. Snow to the depth of 12 inches blankets Duquesne; trains are late and inconvenience prevails on every hand. January 31 - James Shaw, one of the men that had been pensioned by the local steel works, died while wintering in Florida. Frozen meters bane of water department; zero weather prevails and the coal dealers are a jolly set. Fire ruins First Ward dwelling. Thos. J. McLoughlin, well liked official of the local steel plant, is promoted to nice position at city office.
FEBRUARYFebruary 7 - Miss Lillian Kelly, well known young woman, dies. Attorney Albert G. Brown announces for Congress seat. Duquesne's Black Maria, commonly known as the patrol wagon, is sold and a number of Duquesne fellows give a sigh of relief. It brought $11.45 on the hoof. February 14 - Mrs. Barbara Sweitzer aged 84 years, dies at her home on Kennedy avenue. John L. Sorg, a resident of the township, aged 71 is dead. John L. McLean, father of Mrs. Richard Reid, is fatally burned at a gas station he was conducting. D. C. Muir is endorser for Congressional seat. Court hands down decision denying right of Carnegie Manor people to form separate borough. February 21 - Sylvia Soffer, daughter of Jacob Soffer, marries McKeesport man. Duquesne Motor Coach lines only one in county that continued operations during the recent spell of blizzard weather. Emma Marie Sweitzer, aged 54 years, follows mother to the grave. James Cale, Sr., for many years a resident of this city, dies at the age of 76 years. Plans are being made to start work on the new postoffice building. Mifflin township school district makes partial payment of $4,900 to local school district on $12,000 bill. February 28 - Presbyterian church decides to promote another exposition in Duquesne. Mrs. Elizabeth Huwait, one of the oldest residents of the city, dies at the age of 79 years. Miss Barbara Rausch, sister of Prof. J. P. Rausch, dies at the latter's home on Lincoln avenue.
MARCHMarch 13 - Funeral services for the late John R. Davies, Jr., are conducted. Mrs. Amy Schink, wife of Harry Schink, is dead at her home. Mrs. Frank Kerchner, aged 66 years, passes to her reward. William Spang, one of the leaders in the effort to unionize local plant, is ousted as local leader of the Amalgamated. March 20 - Flood waters inundate city when Monongahela reaches greatest flood stage in history of the valley. High waters prevail in other sections of the state and country. Light plant is handicapped and candles, lamps, gas mantles and other crude lighting devices are at a premium. Daily papers suspend and street car service at a standstill. Lower First Ward is completely inundated; schools close for three days and pumping station is entirely submerged. High water mark of 1807 is passed. Big Pittsburgh stores are flooded. Millions are lost. March 23 - Morris Mendlow, well known citizen, dies at age of 63 years. Wm. McIlhinney, an old and respected mill worker, passes away at the age of 78. Miss Hazel McLean and David Flanigan are married,
APRILApril 3 - Duquesne Trust company celebrates thirty-third birthday. Council orders lower First Ward residents to move on account of unsanitary conditions due to flood. Strickland Gilland is secured as chief speaker at coming banquet of Business Men's Association. A. K. Flister will direct "Vanities of 1936." Merchants are warned not to retail goods that were salvaged from flood. Masonry department is awarded safety trophy for month of March. April 17 - Fred. E. Haines, principal of the Junior High School is elected superintendent of Penn township schools. Frances Jaskulaki dies from injuries sustained in auto accident on South Duquesne avenue. Three others are in hospital. William Kroeger, well known citizen and for several years an alderman of the city, expires at his home on North First street. He was aged 60 years. Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. McDonald arrive home after a stay of several months in the Sunny South. Samuel A. Davis, prominent and well liked citizen of this place and one of the officials of the First National Bank dies at his home on North Second street after a prolonged illness. He was aged 59 years. Duquesne exposition under supervision of the First Presbyterian church, opens its doors. United States Steel Corporation officials promise to attend coming banquet. April 24 - Michael Matisko, aged 77 years, and Michael Stofa, Sr., aged 59 years, both long time residents of Duquesne, are called to their reward. Nicholas Mervos and John W. Livingston, both well known officials of the First National Bank, are elected directors of the institution. I. Lamont Hughes resigns as president of the Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation. Annual visitors day at the local public schools.
MAYMay 1 - Mrs. Robert H. Hunt elected grand representative to the Grand Court, Order of the Amaranth, to be held in the state of Washington. Louis Semler, well known merchant of the Second Ward, dies at the age of 74 years at the home of his sister, Mrs. Joseph Luptak. Anna McDonough, aged 71? 77? years, dies at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Trainor. Annual banquet proves brilliant affair. Guests of evening tax seating capacity of the hall. May 8 - Mrs. Veronica Zanaglio, more familiarly known as "Annie," and who for many years conducted a fruit stand in different parts of the city, dies at the age of 69 at her store on North First street. Ray Henry, a popular member of the teaching staff of the High School is elected principal of Junior High. Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation posts notices granting vacations to its employees. Police are after the numbers writers and a number of them decided for the time being to desist in their nefarious practice. Vandals are charged with wrecking the old brewery plant on Milford street. Several arrests are made. May 15 - A. A. Mooney, for several years city editor of The Times, dies at his home in McKees Rocks where he was employed on The Gazette. Sara, aged 23 years, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Dorman, expires at the home of her parents. School board reduces outstanding obligations when it takes up all outstanding bonds of the Libe??ood building. Body of James Thomas Edwards (colored) taken from the Monongahela. Good Fellows picnic June 14. May 29 - Mrs. Thomas F. Kearns, well known and highly respected resident of the city, dies at the age of 52. Mrs. Mary Zeigler, one of the oldest residents of Butler county, and mother of Charles, Harry and William Zeigler of this city, dies at her home in Zelienople at the age of 92. Class night and commencement bring to a close the public school year in this city. George L. Gallatin, for many years a trusted official at the merchant mills, is advanced to the position of superintendent.
JUNEJune 7 - Mrs. T. J. Tindal re-elected president of Women's Civic Club. City employes get increase in pay and two weeks' vacation. Memorial Day services prove impressive and are taken part in by several bodies of the city. War veterans are looking forward to the bonus payment which reports indicate arrive about June 15. Edith and Seward street residents go before council and say that the establishment of a playground in that neighborhood is not wanted. John Burk, a former well known employee of the Duquesne Steel Works, but who had been pensioned, dies at home after a protracted illness. The gentleman was aged 69 years, and had resided in Duquesne for over half a century. Mrs. L. H. Karhl, a former resident of this city, dies at her home in Clairton. Adolphe Quaide, one of the pioneers in this city, dies at the advanced age of 84 years. Rosenzweig & Gross, furniture dealers, branch out and establish a fine store in the Williams block on North First street. Pupils, patrons and friends of the public schools gather at Kennywood in the annual school outing. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Haines are signally honored by a number of their many friends at a party that is tendered at an out-of-town hotel. Florence Nicodemus and Thos. Russell are made man and wife. June 12 - Father Walsh, long time pastor at the Holy Name Church in this city, recovers from illness and departs for his old home in Ireland. Much interest is manifested in the mill election and practically all of the employees cast a ballot. Rev. Father Fehrenbach, pastor of St. Joseph Church, is tendered fine reception in honor of the 25th anniversary of his elevation to the priesthood. Mrs. Dennis Magee and daughter Kathleen, depart for a visit to the Emerald Isle. Government completes payment for the postoffice site. Charles Riley, well known young man of this city, is elevated to the priesthood. Revina Wilson and Lester McGlaughlin are married. Tax installment law goes into effect and many taxpayers take advantage of the opportunity to save penalty. June 19 - Three hundred and fifty world war veterans in this city imagine it's Christmas when Uncle Sam hands them the bonus payment. Gypsies that had congregated west of the city are ordered to fold their tents and hie hence ward. Mrs. James Steele, well known resident of the Second ward, dies at her home on Kennedy avenue. Daniel Feick, in charge of the lighting system in this city, is awarded a degree at Carnegie Tech. Among those to marry are: Harold Fullerton and Olive Harris; Elizabeth Maire anf Rudolph Schrel; Eileem Schaming and Albert Deyo; Pul Wolf and Olive Baldridge. Joseph Wilderman receives nice appointment when he proves competent to enter West Point. June 26 - Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Herman write entertainingly from points they are visitingin Europe. Work on new postoffice building to start next week. Mary Petrisko and Budimer Babic are among the newly weds. Col. George J. Bryen falls at his home and injures hip. |
JULYJuly 3 - Charls O. Skog is appointed assistant superintendent of the Merchant Mills and William H. Boyle is made is made superintendent of the rolling mills. Mrs. J. T. Steffy, a former resident of this city and wife of Rev. J. T. Steffy, a former pastor of the M. E. church here, dies at her home in California at the age of 87. Rev. C. W. Baker, Jr., attends funeral of his father at Gettysburg, Pa. M. J. Shaughnessy is granted certificate as mortician by the authorities at Harrisburg. July 10 - New ordinance boosts forfeits from $100 to $300 for those arrested for writing numbers and racketeers are wondering just how much the suckers will stand in order to take care of the raise. Edward Cusick, long a resident of this city, died at the age of 51. Report of the First National Bank shows assets of $8,377,663.23 and deposits of over $7,357,000.00. Edna Sloss and Leonard Goldstrohm, well known young people of this city, wed in New York. Florence Burnham and Richard Fieldhouse are united in marriage. July 17 - Report that water supply is "low" proves a canard. Frank Savasta is injured and dies in the hospital from broken neck. Four alarms in one day keep the fire laddies on the run. July 24 - H. G. R. Bennett is elected president of the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers. Stanley Muir, son of mr. and Mrs. D. C. Muir of this city, dies at Washington, D. C. The young man had been married but one month. The old By. Cochran property passes when workmen dismantle and tear down the building as a site for the new postoffice building. Father Kelly is appointed as pastor of the Holy Name Catholic diocese in this city. July 31 - King H. McLaurin is appointed as general superintendent of the Duquesne Steel Works. His advancement meets with the approval of not only the men in the mill, but outsiders as well. School board insistes that collector make attempt to bring into the fold those who have failed to pay the per capita tax. Philip E. Angle is elected to the place on the school board vacated by K. H. McLaurin. John Badall, one of the oldest produce and fruit merchants in Duquesne dies at his home on West Grant avenue at the age of 63. Victor Wright, a former resident, meets death in an explosion in Texas. Margaret St. Clair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James St. Clair and George L. Price are married.
AUGUSTAugust 7 - Carnegie-Illinois Company opens an apprentice school at the local plant. Col. George J. Bryen, one of Duquesne's leading citizens and for many years general master mechanic of the Duquesne Steel Works, and Blast Furnaces, passes away at his home on Catherine street. He had reached the advanced age of 79 years. Thomas March, a veteran employe of the blast furnaces, is retired on pension and his fellow workmen present him with a memento in the form of a radio. Philip H. Harner, another veteran of the Duquesne Steel Works, where he had been employed as an engineer dies at his home on Kennedy avenue at the age of 71 years. The gentleman had been a resident of the city for 45 years. Fred Miller, a partner of Miller & Sons, and who had been in the sand and gravel business in this city for many years, dies at his home in Duquesne Place at the age of 55 years. New 24-inch water well is about completed, having reached the depth of 80 feet and when cleaned will be placed in use. County fair to open on September 1st. Over two and a quarter million tons are locked through Lock No. 3 during the month of July, an all-time record. August 14 - Five blast furnaces are now producing iron. Charles Lowstetter and Miss Gertrude Redlingshafer are united in marriage. A. C. Cummins, former general superintendent of the Duquesne plant, occupies the pulpit at the Presbyterian church. Charles Conlin, son of Mr. and Mrs.John A. Conlin of this city, and Miss Edna Smith of Ligonier are made man and wife. August 21 - Big town outing at Kennywood. William H. Firstner is found dead near Kennywood. Willie Schriddle, an employe of the merchant mill, is killed by stroke of lightning while closing window during storm. 80,000 Allegheny county tax payers are urged to take advantage of the new tax abatement law. Three well known citizens answer the call in the persons of Frederick Rawlings, aged 68 years; Harry S. Bowers at 49, and Samuel Verbin at 44. George Matisko, world war veteran dies at Phoenix, Arizona. Steel employment is now at its highest in history. Virginia E. Bacon and George Griner are among the newlyweds.
SEPTEMBERSeptember 4 - School bell to ring out next Monday. Tax collector's salary set at $3,200 a year. Building permits on the increase. William Clement dies at the ripe old age of 89 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles L. Conlin. Anna Porvaznik and John Hornak are married. September 11 - Orders are issued for the opening of the cintering plant in Oliver Hollow. The plant had been idle for several years. Testimonial dinner given by the Duquesne Business Men's Association in honor of Messrs. A. C. Cummins and King H. McLaurin. Robert Moffat is the first Duquesne citizen to take to the air in his own plane. September 18 - Edwin Robert Crawford, Duquesne's leading citizen and its ranking philanthropist, dies after prolonged illness at his home on South Duquesne avenue. Born on the 13th of the month; married 13 years and passes to his reward on the 13th. His passing was the cause of much mourning throughout the city. Mary Capp and Edward Cochran are united in marriage. Mrs. Gerdis, relict of the late Robert B. Gerdts, of this city, and Wilson Haves of Washington, Pa., are married. H. M. Beesom, for many years an engineer on the Union Railroad, retires on pension. September 25 - First National Bank is bequeathed $1,500,000 by the terms of the will of the late Edwin R. Crawford. John Smith, well known citizen, is found dead near his garage on South Sixth street. The estate of Col. George J. Bryen is set at 130,000. Edward H. Fey, real estate dealer, takes over the William E. Reed property on North First street. Pay boost granted workers is said will cost the steel corporation $65,000,000. Hestor Harner and Anthony Gentile were united in marriage. Mrs. Bridget Maloy, highly respected resident of this city, is dead at her home on North Second street.
OCTOBEROctober 2 - Royal Manufacturing Co. buys Pirl buildings on North First street and will erect addition to their building on that thoroughfare. Councilman Joseph A. Hughes and City Clerk Dorman take a ride in the new trolley of the Pittsburgh Railways Company. March flood damage placed by the state at over one hundred and seventy millions of dollars. October 9 - Mr. and Mrs. George Otto, long residents of this city, celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary. William Schulte, 77 years old, is dead. Rev. Andrew Slabey succeeds Rev. Andrew Gavlik as pastor of the Slovak Congregational Church. October 16 - Duquesne is invited to visit the monster plant of the Carnegie-Illinois Corporation of this place. School board reduces bonded indebtedness when it pays out $114,000. Township residents start annexation movement. October 23 - John Flister accidentally shot by Woodrow Crawford. The injury proved of a minor nature. Flood damage caused by overflows in March is estimated by state authorities to have caused a loss of over 48 millions in Allegheny county. October 30 - Hallowe'en is quietly celebrated in Duquesne. Charles Miller is killed in auto accident near Lewistown, Pa. Duquesne High School is rated among the twenty highest in the state. Koprivers have a big attendance at their annual mum show. George Friedlander, long a resident of this city, dies at an advanced age.
NOVEMBERNovember 6 - Duquesne goes Democratic three to one. Among those who go down to defeat is Senator Harris. Andrew Ferenz dies when injured by street car. Mrs. Mary Morgan, a well known citizen of this place, dies at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Robinson, of Earl street. She was aged 89 years. Steven Mack, an employe of the local steel works, died at the age of 52 years at his home on Library street. November 20 - Council issues orders that all garbage haulers must obtain a permit. Promiscuous dumping of offal causes the order. Hugh J. O'Donnell, for a number of years a druggist of this city, expires suddenly at his home in Homestead. George T. Davis, well known citizen, aged 70 years, dies at his home in the Oliver Plan. November 27 - Community fund quota for this city is set at $14,000. Superintendent K. H. McLaurin will act as chairman. Donald M. Thomas is appointed secretary to Oliver Blair, Pennsylvania Airlines official. John Y. Nelson, a former Duquesne patrolman, dies at the age of 64.
DECEMBERDecember 4 - Robert Fatzinger, well liked employe of the Duquesne plant, is appointed superintendent of No, 4 open hearth department at Homestead. Postmaster McDermott [note: my greatuncle] and his corps of assistants distribute 3,050 Social Security act forms. Father of William H. Williamson, a resident of Coalport, this state, dies at the age of 90. Among the deaths in Duquesne are Mrs. Joshua Davies, aged 37 years; Bernard Fink, aged 61; and Mrs. Anna E. Snyder, aunt of Mrs. Denver Newman. Milan Obradovich tires of life and hangs himself at 154 Milford street. December 11 - Tax rate remains the same for the year 1937 as in 1936 or 10 mills. Carnegie-Illinois Corporation plans safety movement for year 1937. Charles Harrop, well known in this city and a former employee of the local steel plant, dies at his home in Florida. Leonard H. Wilmot is selected to head Duquesne school board for the coming year and Mrs. T. J. Tindall will act as vice president. Council asks township residents for complete data in relation to plea for annexation. Harry Hite, a former resident, dies at his home in McKeesport. John Morini, father of Mrs. John Bedont, dies at his home at Boston. John P. Mayer, a resident of Thompson Run and well known in this city, dies at the age of 81. December 18 - Price of milk is up one cent per quart and chain stores are notified to charge same as truck deliveries. Council adopts 1937 tax budget and raises salaries 10 per cent. Andrew Nesiti dies from injuries received in auto accident. December 24 - Patrolman Martin Sullivan causes much distress in city when he starts on a murderous trip December 17th that brings death to five Duquesne residents and lands another in McKeesport Hospital. Among his victims was Mrs. Laura Bacon, one of Duquesne's best known women. Interior work on new Duquesne post office is started. Kolmon Kovacs, president of the Royal Manufacturing Company, in annual statement, reports a splendid year for his company. Murray Lenhart and Miss Ethel Johnson, two well known young people of this city, are united in marriage Christmas Day. Rev. Frasher, former pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this place, is signally honored by the Boy Scouts of New Jersey when he is presented with the Silver Beaver. |
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During 1907(First week in January) <missing beginning of column> The Uniform Rank boys of the Knights of the Maccabees, together with a large crowd of their friends, occupied Bank Hall New Year's night, and spent several hours of great entertainment. George Gehlert has returned to his studies at Villa Nova College. Misses Laura Oliver, Edna Fardley, Nellie Knepley, Marie Kasten, and Alice Abel, have resumed their studies in the California Normal, after spending the holiday vacation with their parents in this place. The regular Republicans of the town who filed petitions for offices and whose names will appear on the ballot at the primaries, Saturday, January 29, are as follows: Borough at Large &endash; For Auditor, G. A. Burd. First Ward &endash; Council, A. E. Jones; Assessor, J. P. Mikaloff; Judge of elections, John Downs. Second Ward &endash; Council, Joseph A. Hughes; Assessor, Frank C. Ruhe; Judge of Elections, John downs. Third Ward &endash; Council, Thomas Conroy; School Board, James Kane, Harry Adams; Assessor, Conrad Hart; Judge of Elections, Henry Mayo. One of the pretty home weddings of the holiday season was that which was solemnized New Year's evening at the home of Rev. J. T. Steffy, of Elizabeth, uniting Henry Shomo, of Donora, and Miss Mary Steffy, a former primary teacher in the First Ward Public School of Duquesne.
During 1912(First week in January) The banquet held by the Cornell Club on New Year's Eve was a great success. The guests sang the old year out and new one in. Lunch was served at 12:30. The Thunderbolt quartet sang songs all evening, and every guest that was present had to sing one or more songs. The guests were: F. P. Meyers, toastmaster; William Tyler, Wallace Killgallon, John Scarry, J. F. Wise, J. E. Daerr, J. E. Dell, Frank Beckenfeld, James Herrington, John Jordan, George Hall, George Daerr, James Hall, W. G. Heckman, J. D. Givens, John McWilliams, John Wolf. Songs were Boo Loo Eyes, chicken, Silver Threads Among the Gold, Ephraham Johnson, Nobody America, Silvery Moon, German Solo, Beautiful Doll, Dear Old Georgia, The Red Caboose, Behind the Train, Hail! Hail!, Way Down South, Peter Piper, Monkey Land, Red Roses, and German solos. The famous Cohn trio was unable to be present due to an illness of one of their members. The Thunderbolt quartet furnished some excellent music, considering they are all amateurs. The quartet consists of these four members: Frank Meyers, and his famous "pipe" soprano; Wm. Tyler, bass; John Scarry, alto; Wallace Killgallon, tenor. Recitations &endash; Wm. Tyler, "My Daughter Nell"; F. P. Meyers, "Leetle Yacob Strauss"; John Wolf, "Roce [sic] Track"; Wallace Killgallon, "My Best Friend." Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oskin, of South Fourth street, are the proud parents of a fine baby boy which arrived at their home last week. Burgess James S. Crawford spent a part of this week at Atlantic City. George Ballas has returned to school at Slippery Rock, Pa. Messrs. Walter Neff, Karl Conlin, and Ben Weinberg of this place, students at State College, returned to their duties this week. <missing part of column>
During 1917(First week in January) In the matter of receipts, the report of Burgess F. W. Scott's police court for the month of December was the greatest of the year, the total collections from fines, costs and forfeits being $593. The total arrests for the month were 147. Total receipts for the year amounted to $4,735.00 while the number of arrests for that year were 1,326. At a special meeting last Thursday evening, the Duquesne borough council voted a 10 per cent increase to all borough employees. William Morgan, captain of the Cornell football team of this place, returned to the hospital last Tuesday, and may be confined to that institution for some time to come. Morgan had his leg broken in the Cornell-Olympic game. In the City League at the Library, the Apprentices put it all over the Senior Gym Class last Saturday evening by a score of 48 to 12. Kendrick was the leading point maker for Apprentice, while Estep was the leader among the Senior Class players. Apprentice used this lineup: Kendrick, Lowstetter, McDermott, Steputis, Emans and A. Reid. Senior Class players were J. Kendrick, Estep, Kennedy, Shirley, Morrow and Weitzel. A new baby has arrived to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gundy of North Fourth street. Chief of Police Keenan was in Philadelphia yesterday, having taken with him to that city, a deserter from the United States Navy. A baby son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Gehoe of the Walsh apartments, West Grant avenue. Miss Gertrude Gardfil and Robert Keeler, well known young people of this city sprang a surprise upon their many friends last Saturday morning when they slipped off to Wheeling, W. Va., and were united in marriage. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Mary J. Gardill of South Sixth street and is 17 years of age. Officers Strafer, Evans and Hore, of the Coal and Iron police force at the Duquesne Steel Works, are off duty, and thereby hangs a coincidence. The men all reside in McKeesport and during the early part of this week, fell on the sidewalks of that city and were so painfully injured that they were compelled to return to their homes. Misses Elizabeth McDermott, Cecelia Keck, Katherine Zalic and Adah Blair returned on Wednesday to the Indiana State Normal at Indiana, Pa. Ernest L. Mandel, editor of the Hungarian Workman's Journal, was a visitor in town Tuesday. Mr. Mandel is writing an article description of Duquesne for use in his paper. He thinks the town is one of the best he ever visited. Cornell's basketball team took a fall out of the Scholastics at the Library last Saturday night by a score of 24 to 17. The shooting of Lowstetter from the foul line was a feature. F. Montgomery also played good ball. Lineups: Cornell &endash; Shirk, Stiver, McCormick, Lowstetter, Wetzel and Dolan. Scholastics &endash; Black, F. Montgomery, Bryen, G. Montgomery and Allebrand. All previous annual achievements in the Iron and Steel world are eclipsed during the year of 1916. In 1916 the Pennsylvania System carried in its trains more people than in any previous year of its history and did so without losing the life of a single passenger in a train accident of any kind. James St. Clair, a well known citizen of South Fifth street, was a very sick man for a time last Sunday afternoon. Mr. St. Clair had been looking over the engine of his automobile in the garage and felt himself being strangely affected by gas. He left the garage and went into the house, where he fell to the floor. He was unconscious for several minutes, and sick for several hours thereafter. It was fortunate for him that he made his escape from the garage when he did, otherwise serious results might have followed.
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During 1922(First week in January) The people of Duquesne are well pleased with the reduction of the tax levy from 13 _ mills to 10 mills for the year 1922. Plans have been prepared and a contract awarded for a remodeling of the Bank hall, corner of Duquesne and Grant avenues. The work will start in a few days, and thus will pass out of existence the oldest public meeting place of its kind in the city. The hall, and the First National Bank Building of which it is a part, was erected during the early part of 1896, and was first occupied on July 28 of that year. The hall is to be transformed into 11 offices. The bank officials report that there is a great demand for offices such as these will be, and they anticipate no difficult in leasing them, particularly to professional men. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Shultz, of Lincoln avenue, are the happy parents of a bouncing baby boy that arrived at their home last Friday. A checker tournament for employes of the Duquesne Steel Works, was conducted Wednesday evening at the Carnegie Library building. Ten men took part, and some great games were staged. The players finished in the following order: William Seidel, Peter Schulte, Ben Estep, Homer Dell, William Penman, John Tannehill, "Cotty" Nau, Michael Scarry, Adolph Masser, and Fred Wier. Under the rules of the tournament the first seven men will represent the Duquesne plant in the Carnegie Steel Company championship games to be played at the City Mills, Friday, January 13. Officers of the Duquesne branch of the American Red Cross Society this week announced that the total receipts of the recent membership drive in this city was $555.54. General Office defeated Inspection 51 to 24, and Mechanical took over Open Hearth 47 to 31 in Steel Works basketball games Tuesday night on the Library floor. Thompson and E. Montgomery starred for General Office, whose other players were Wilson, Fletcher, and Jeffries. Inspection used Jones, Stoppel, Hirsberger, Davis, Cook and Watson. Bill Reid featured for Mechanical, who used Morrow, Popp, Ramsay, Steputis and Minnick. Open Hearth's lineup consisted of Shirk, Jim Reid, Ballman, Morris and Walt Reid. Wilson sank 15 out of 26 fouls, Jones 12 out of 24, Ed Minnick 15 out of 23 and Shirk 17 out of 26. General Office is leading the league with five wins and no losses. The marriage of Miss Katherine Downey, daughter of Charles Downey of South Fourth street, and Vincent Connelly, was solemnized last Saturday morning at the Holy Name Catholic Church. The groom is a well known young man of McKeesport. With the thermometer hovering between 15 and 20 degrees above zero and accompanied by a two inch snowfall, and a northwest wind that attained a velocity of 40 miles an hour, the New Year was ushered in last Sunday in Duquesne in true winter style. Fritz Black, a well known young man of Kennedy avenue, sailed last Saturday for Santa Domingo, South America, where he has accepted a position as fireman for a large warehouse for a big American Company doing business in that country. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Bryen, of Kennedy avenue, are receiving the congratulations of their friends over the arrival of a young son at their home, which was born last Saturday at Washington, Pa. Harry Meighen, Berty Rumble, Harry Schultz, "Boots" Ferderber, John(?) Kenny, Fay Tannehill, Joseph Campbell and Evan Jankins, resumed their studies at Penn State College, after spending the holidays with their parents here. The Apprentice Juniors with Kr???, Wiseman, Reid, Umholtz and Hastings in their lineup, won a basketball game from the Reno Club of Braddock 47 to 22 score, with the first three players starring. The Sykes Bulldogs, one of the most popular clubs in the city, have plans for a smoker Friday, January 13, at the Carnegie Music Hall. Duquesne High's basketball team defeated Homestead 33 to 20. The Duquesne lineup had Brings, Tindall, Schink, Vizza, and Kennedy. Substitutes were Murohy Wunderlich, M??ler and Porvaznik. Homestead used O'Donovan, Campbell, O'Neil, Co?? and McLean. Louden was Homestead's only reserve.
During 1927(First week in January) A tabulation of the local fire department's work for 1926 recorded calls, with a total estimated cost of all damages at $13,275. There were ??? calls in June, which was the high during any month of the year, and ??? in July, the next highest. The annual report of Chief Trainor made last week, at the close of the year's business, shows the greatest number of calls at any time registered for one year in the history of the city. Mrs. Worton informs the Times that it cannot be definitely stated the date the inoculation or diptheria prevention will begin in the city, but it may begin next week.
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