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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
3
The social world stays active with many weddings and club meetings as Easter nears. Notable events include Miss Clara Hoye and Mr. George B. Field marrying Wednesday and a steady schedule of home entertainments from Monday through Saturday by local clubs, circles, and societies across Lenox.
Bans of marriage were published at St Marys church Sunday morning for the first time for the coming marriage of Miss Margaret Hannon and William Davis of this city. The wedding will probably take place shortly after Easter.
Mrs. F. G. Beer of Neshannock boulevard will host a Tuesday evening garden party in honor of Miss Sara Jones whose engagement to Howard L. Hickok has been announced.
Mrs Millie Miller of County Line Street will entertain the D A Kingston at dinner at her home Thursday noon.
Mrs L J Bateman of Wallace Avenue will entertain the W S P club on Wednesday afternoon.
The home of Miss Gladys Moore of Park avenue hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering. Guests included Miss Louise Kerr, Miss Mary Mossman from Lake Erie College, and Miss Lista Williams from Baltimore. Four tables played 600 and Miss Lucille Van Gord er won the party favor. Hostess Claree Moore assisted by Miss Helen Boal served luncheon.
Adeline and Ruth Woodworth entertained forty guests on Saturday evening at their Wallace Avenue home. Miss Irene Watson of Toronto, Ohio, held the place of honor while six-handed 500 was played. Prizes went to Miss Marguerite Slough and Miss Gladys Kelley. Yellow and white decorations adorned the lunch area as Grace Woodworth and Mrs Clarence Fischer aided the hostesses.
A Sunday dinner at the Rice Restaurant honored Mrs. Ella Philip Tannery of Chicago. Hostess Miss Margaret Emery of County Line Street arranged a carnations centerpiece with covers for Miss Helen Moseley, Miss Felicia Hamilton, Miss Grace Gibson, Miss Mary Catterfield of Youngstown, Mrs. Tanney, and Miss Emery.
The Central Presbyterian church young ladies auxiliary met Saturday afternoon with Miss An nabel Stewart of Boyles avenue. Lena Mayers was elected treasurer. They voted to donate 25 to foreign missions and to buy pins. Next meeting is the first Saturday of May.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clarke of Haus avenue have spent two months with the former's brother and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clarke will depart Tuesday for Washington D C to spend a few days before returning home Saturday.
Miss Felicia Hamilton of Boyles Avenue entertained Saturday afternoon at Kensington. Sewing together with music engrossed guests and a tempting repast was served at a late hour.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hulme of North Jefferson Street entertained new friends informally Saturday evening. The early hours were spent socially and late, with hostess and her sister Miss Wrylda Millison serving a choice lunch.
A church will convene an all-day meeting on Tuesday with a business session at 2:30 o clock.
The L. I. G. N. club will meet Friday evening April 17 with Miss Mabel Wilson of Croton avenue as host, instead of next Friday evening.
Jared Hamm, the Republican candidate for county auditor, is described as having three years of township auditor experience and being counted as one of the best.
Four fifty and five dollar hats new arrivals ready to wear. Call and view at Tucker's No. 8 East Street. Misses Emma and Sarah Gardner of this city spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Daugherty of Sharon.
West Grant street resident Miss Jean Norris was the guest of honor at a large card party hosted by Mrs. William K. Miller on North Mercer street. About 30 attendees enjoyed a collation before six hand euchre with prizes awarded to Mrs. R. B. Jameson, Mrs. Charles Pierce, and Miss Norris receiving the honor prize. Mrs. Jessie McGown traveled from Mercer as the lone out-of-town guest.
Miss Beatrice Pritchard of Sharon and many others spent Sunday with relatives in this city and area. The funeral of Samuel Perry drew large crowds with Rev Crayton S Brooks and Scott F Hershey directing services. interment at Oak Park cemetery with pallbearers named.
At the Perry residence on South Mill Street a large gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives assembled Saturday afternoon at 2 20 o clock for the last rites and farewell to Mr Perry.
Mrs Thomas Lomax a 73 year old Lowellville resident died suddenly Friday evening from heart trouble. She was a longtime church worker and W C T U member who hosted colleagues that afternoon. Survived by her husband two children Mrs Kyle of New Castle and Morris Lomax of Lowellville and several step children. Funeral at home Monday at 2 o'clock.
Mrs Esther Houston Junkin 86 died at home between New Bedford and Lowellville from paralysis after a fall. survived by husband and three sisters. Funeral Monday at 2 pm in Lowellville with burial there. Stephen Doughton Sr 86 died at his son John Doughton’s home in West Hubbard after a week with pneumonia. four children survive. Interment Maple Grove cemetery Tuesday at 11 am. Ernest Eugene Drake died at 11 months after whooping cough. son of J C and Mrs. Drake of East Reynolds Street. Born May 17 last year.
A funeral will be held at 2 PM Tuesday at the deceased’s residence with interment in Graceland cemetery. The notice names no individuals or organizations.
George T. Stambaugh 82 a Mercer County resident died Saturday after an extended illness in Sharon He was born in Hickory township a retired farmer who once owned land now part of South Sharon He is survived by his wife Eliza Jane Black five children The infant son of Albert Gere and wife at 45 Randolph Street died Saturday aged one year from bowel trouble Funeral services for the child will be held at the residence with interment at Oak Park cemetery time pending
The funeral for Jay Rush Haladay will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the family residence 465 South Mill Street. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery. He was found dead in his room at his parents’ home Saturday morning.
Mrs Elizabeth Keebler aged 75 longtime Pittsburg resident died Sunday at 240 Amber Street East End Born Elizabeth Hinley in Petersburg Ohio near the Lawrence County line Survived by eight children
Teachers of Mahoningtown school host a social in the church dining room Friday evening April 10. Proceeds go to buy pictures for the church. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. 1944.
The Vanatta boarding house will continue business and invites all former patrons and new guests to be served.
The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans an important meeting tomorrow at 7 30 PM at Mary A Davidson's home 9 East Wallace Avenue. All members urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs J W Cunningham of North Mill street spent Sunday with the former's parents Mr and Mrs James Cunningham near Wampum.
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