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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

3

Wednesday Morning Musical Club Meets at First Baptist

The Wednesday Morning Musical club gathered at 10 in the First Baptist church with Mrs. B. B. Sankey hosting. Members shared what they learned, then performed a program including Paderewski and Bohm pieces, vocal numbers, and piano works by Lehr et al. Miss Natalie Jenkins, Miss Margaret Kirk, and Miss Sara Dana Falls among others contributed. Mrs. W. D. Wallace to host in two weeks.

First Baptist Church B. B. Sankey Theodore Leschetizky Ignace Jan Paderewski Behr Ethel McMurry Sketen Goldie Ingels Flegg Massenet Miss Hoyt Pierrette Chaminate Natalie Jenkins Paderewski Margaret Kirk Becker William Tell W. W. Wallace Mary Hamilton Love Goddard Gula Frew Mendelssohn -Mies Sue McConahy Sara Dana Falls Mignon D’hardelot Emma Brown W. D. Wallace

Easter Themed Evening Club Entertains

Miss Jean Buxton of East North Street hosted the Evening club on Wednesday using Easter novelties for decorations and favors. Grace Gibson of Pittsburg Street is set to entertain the club on Thursday evening, April 30.

Jean Buxton East North Street Evening Club Grace Gibson Pittsburg Street

Afternoon Whist Club Luncheon at Lawrence Club

Members of the Afternoon Whist club enjoyed a luncheon at the Lawrence club hosted by Mrs. Lee R. Gordon of North Mercer street. The event was followed by a card game at the hostess’s home with Mrs. H. M. Wirsing winning the prize.

Lawrence Club Lee R. Gordon North Mercer Street H. M. Wirsing

Woman's Foreign Missionary annual meeting at Mrs Norris home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church holds its annual meeting for officer elections at Mrs J C Norris residence on West Washington Street Friday afternoon. Members and friends are invited to attend.

Woman's Foreign Missionary First Methodist Episcopal Church J. C. Norris West Washington Street

Miss Clare Hoye Hosts Sunday School Event At Neshannock

Miss Clare Hoye held the honor post Wednesday evening as Miss Kate Armstrong entertained the Sunday school group she joins. Guests and refreshments followed. The Worner society of Eow pal church meets at 3 o'clock with W Reynolds on foreign Missionary affairs. The Methodist Episcopal group will gather Friday afternoon at Mrs. R. West Long Avenue’s home.

Clare Hoye Kate Armstrong Neshannockavee Comes The Worner Society of Eow Pal Church W. Reynolds Long Avenue

Norris McConnell Invitations Out

Mr and Mrs Edwin F Norris of West Grant street issue invitations for the wedding of their eldest daughter Miss Jean Norris and Mr Findley McConnell on Tuesday evening April 16. The ceremony is by Rev E E B Higley at the First Methodist church with a quiet immediate family ceremony and a reception from 6 to 8. The couple will travel east for a wedding trip and return to McKee Place Pittsburg after May 1 to be at home with friends.

Edwin F. Norris West Grant Street Jean Norris Findley McConnell E. E B. Higley First Methodist Church McKee Place Pittsburg

Social entertainments and club gatherings listed

Miss Thora Shields hosts the B A G club at 194 Vine Street. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society annual bank offering meets at Mrs J C Norris’s West Washington Street home with Miss Adeline Woodworth hosting an evening board party for Miss Irene Watson of Toronto. Sorosis plans a surprise visit at Mrs Frank R Woods on Sheridan Avenue. Miss Layre Hice hosts the X Y Z girls at North Mercer Street. Mr and Mrs R W Jackson host the Highland 500 club at Highlands Avenue. Miss Agnes Burns hosts the Edison Tea girls at Pine Street.

Thora Shields Vine Street B. A. G. Club First Methodist Church J. JC. Norris West Washington Street Adeline Woodworth Wallace Avenue Irene Watson Toronto Sorosis Frank R. Woods Sheridan Avenue Layre Hice North Mercer Street R. W. Jackson Highland Avenue Highland 500 Club Agnes Burns Pine Street Edis Tsae

Engagement Celebration Fetes Miss Norris and Mr McConnell

Mrs. William F. Moody of Delaware avenue hosted a Wednesday afternoon card party for the couple to be Miss Jean Norris and Findley McConnell. Prizes went to Mrs. George Winter. Norris is also to be honored Saturday for another card party by Mrs. William K. Miller on North Mercer street.

Jean Norris Findley McConnell William F. Moody Delaware Avenue George Winter Miss Norris William K. Miller North Mercer Street

Birthday Party for Children at West North Street

Harold Stump celebrated his fifth birthday Wednesday afternoon with games and diversions for the children. Mrs. Stump hosted a luncheon assisted by Mrs. Ritchey, Mrs. Robbins, and Mrs. Philpot. A large birthday cake with candles adorned the table and many gifts were given to Harold and his guests included Harold Philpot, Kenneth Hammond, Fred Davis, and others.

Tarty Harold Stump West Northstreet Eleanor Bollinger Margaret Egan Chester Johns George Bollinger Marietta Stump Howard Stump

Birthday Party For Gertrude Gettings Sixth Birthday

Ten playmates gathered at Gertrude Gettings's Cascade street home Wednesday evening to celebrate her sixth birthday anniversary with games and a supper. A large birthday cake with lighted candles graced the table during the festivities.

Gertrude Gettings Cascade Street

Local couple to sail from Liverpool next Wednesday

Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Long and their party plan a trip abroad and will sail from Liverpool on Wednesday, April 8, with an expected arrival about 10 to 12 days later.

G. D. Long Liverpool

Current Events Circle Meets in 1906 Discussion

The Current Events circle of 1906 met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs J P Caldwell of Emerson street. The group planned to meet again in two weeks with Mrs John A Butler of Crawford avenue to choose a new topic.

J. P. Caldwell Emerson Street John A. Butler Crawford Avenue

Croton Avenue Hostesses Entertain Friends

Mrs F A Hover of Croton avenue entertains a party this week with guests including Mrs d C Crawshaw and son Emerson of Pittsburg Mrs Mary Gerney of New York and Miss Lettie Gibson of New Wilmington joining at her home.

F. A. Hover Croton Avenue D. C. Crawshaw and Son Emerson Pittsburg Mary Gerney New York Lettie Gibson New Wilmington

Priest aids Forty Hours devotion at St Marys Polish Church

Rev. Father Wilk, pastor of St Stanislaus Church on South Avenue, traveled to New Castle today to assist in the Forty Hours devotion services at St. Marys Polish Church.

Father Wilk St. Stanislaus Church South Avenue New Castle St. Mary’s Polish Church Youngstown

Social Evening Honors Miss Irene Watson in North Mercer

Miss Jessie Wilson hosted an informal Wednesday gathering on North Mercer Street in honor of Miss Irene Watson of Toronto Ontario. Music and games preceded a dainty luncheon during the evening event.

Jessie Wilson North Mercer Street Irene Watson Toronto

Farewell Surprise for Mr and Mrs Hoffman

Mrs Cukerbraum and her son Alfred of this city attended a farewell surprise for Mr and Mrs Hoffman of Youngstown on Tuesday evening hosted by friends and neighbors.

Mrs Miller Hosts Cards for Miss Norris in Mercer Street Honor

Mrs William K Miller of North Mercer street will entertain at cards Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss Jean Norris. A marriage license has been granted at Youngstown to Evan Davis of this city and Alice Hogan of Sharon.

William K. Miller North Mercer Street Jean Norris Youngstown Evan Davis Alice Hogan Sharon

Social notes from Grove City area residents

Roy Clark of Grove City visits friends in this city. Mrs. George Hoelzle of Wallace Avenue visits Sharon relatives. Mrs. G. S. Harrington of Greenville returns from a city visit. Civil Engineer William C. Welker moves to a new home on Morton Street. Florence Watts of Homesdale visits at A. T. Brown’s on Beaver Street. Eva Sewall of Pittsburgh visits sister Jessie Angell on Pine Street. A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Nunn of the Gunning block. George Jett of Spruce Street leaves for Chicago for a new job. Emma Bauman of Pittsburgh visits J. Ed Cooke on Wallace Avenue. Mrs. Harry Ow of Pittsburgh returns from a visit with Mrs. Benjamin on Wallace Avenue. Agnes Wallace of Wallace Avenue visits Laura Willis on State Street, Sharon. Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Carson move from Long Avenue to the corner of Wallace and Highland Avenues. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Garvin return from Hot Springs Arkansas. Bessie Koehler visits L. W. Platt on Centennial Street and returns home to Erie. Elizabeth Patterson returns to Westminster College after spring vacation with her parents on Wallace Avenue. Edith Moore returns to Westminster after vacation with parents on Grant Street. Lavina Floyd, Westminster student, also returns home.

Roy Clark Grove City George Hoelzle Wallace Avenue Sharon G. 8. Harrington Greenville William C. Welker Morton Street Florence Watts Homesdale A. T Brown Beaver Street Eva Sewall Pittsburg Jessie Angell Pine Street W. M. Nunn Gunning Block George Jett Spruce Street Chicago Emma Bauman J. Ed Cooke Harry Ow Benjamin Agnes Wallace Wallace Ave Bessie Koehler Erie

John Mitchell to Start Labor Paper in Indianapolis

John Mitchell retired president of the United Mine Workers announces plans to launch a weekly Indianapolis labor paper. The publication will aim to foster industrial peace between miners and operators and cover mining and general labor issues. He expects strong subscriptions from both miners and operators.

United Press Indianapolis John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Mitchell

Pie and Boy Catch at First Christian Pie Social

A pie social will be held at First Christian church Friday evening April 3 190d. Attendees are invited to join to enjoy baked goods and a community gathering with a note to bring both a pie and a boy to the event.

First Christian Church

Y M C A Seeks Books and Plans Junior Activities

The Y M C A notes a new library for younger boys and invites suitable books from donors. Junior billiard contests start next week with weekly play. Junior B Stamp and Coin club meets Friday at 4 pm, Junior A on Saturday at 8 am. Debating club to discuss streetcar ownership. A four to six team baseball league forms under Physical Director Brown. A woods outing for about 150 boys directed by C H Volz completes the department’s plans.

Brown C. H. Volz Youngstown Rifle Range

Dravo lands big bridge contract for Beaver Ohio river span

Contracts totaling about $500,000 were awarded to Dravo Construction by the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad for the Beaver Ohio River bridge project. The $4 million structure will replace the old single track, require track realignment, and employ hundreds of workers as masonry and steel work proceeds. Colonel J. M. Schoonmaker and W. A. Terry left for New York to meet with New York Central officials after the award.

Dravo Construction Company Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company Ohio River Beaver J. M. Schoonmaker Lake Erie W. A. Terry New York New York Central

West Side WCTU Meeting and Miss Ringland Address

The West Side W C T U will meet at Mrs. Calvert's West Washington street home on Friday evening April 5. Miss Alice Ringland, a returned missionary from Africa, will give an address next Tuesday evening April 7 at Central Presbyterian Church. Ringland collaborates with Rev Andrew Murray in the South African field.

West Side Calvert West Washington Street Alice Ringland Africa Central Presbyterian Church Miss Ringland Andrew Murray

A P Grant Relocates to 132 East Washington Street

A. P. Grant announces move to 132 East Washington Street two doors east from the former location in 19116. The note provides the new address and approximate neighborhood placement.

Washington Street

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