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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1908

Page

3

Women’s art guild meetings feature lectures and planning

Erie avenue hosts a Friday session of the American Woman’s guild with papers on Benjamin West Joshua Reynolds and the nature of true art. Committees were formed to coordinate with Associated Charities and the Library Association. The Twentieth Century club and T. H. E. Girls also held social gatherings with prizes and a luncheon.

Erie Avenue American Woman's Guild P. K. Fike Benjamin West Joshua Reynolds Edward Elder J. N. Blackstone Croton Avenue

Easter decorating and egg hunt delight N. T. B. club

Miss Leah White hosted the N. T. B. club with Easter dec orations and cards. Nell Elliott won the egg hunt and a pretty favor. A choice com may be served and little chickens tied to place cards. The meeting likely will be the last until fall.

Leah White N. T. B. Club Nell Elliott

Highland Avenue Kensington Ladies Tea Party Summary

Members of the Highland Avenue Kensington enjoyed a pleasant Friday afternoon with sewing and social chat. Mrs. Charles G. Lind ner hosted, with assistance from Mrs. J. H. Frew, who served refreshments.

Charles G. Lindner Delaware Avenue Highland Avenue Kensington J. H. Frew

Alameda club entertained by Mrs Campbell at Lyndal Street

Mrs R D Campbell of Lyndal Street entertained the Alameda club Friday evening with a social period of games and music. Refreshments followed, and Mrs Smith of Crawford Avenue will entertain the club next Thursday evening.

R. D. Campbell Lyndal Street Alameda Smith Crawford Avenue

Interior Colors for Walls and Ceilings by Dickson Co

Dickson & Co announces special interior colors for walls and ceilings. The shades promise a rich velvety finish when dried, marketed by the hardware supplier in 1982.

Dickson & Co

M Kinley Welch Nuptials Quietly Celebrated

Miss Bessie McKinley of West Washington street and Mr Edgar T Welch of Grove City wed at 4 30 pm Saturday at the bride’s mother's home with Rev Scott Hershey officiating. The couple plan a wedding trip before settling in Grove City.

Bessie Mc Kinley West Washington Street Edgar T. Welch Grove City Sarah McKinley Scott F. Hershey First Presbyterian Church Miss McKinley Mr. Welch Charles H. Welch Arbuthnot, Stephenson Dry Goods Firm Pitsburg

Matinee Honors for Bride Elect Miss Jean Norris

Miss Jean Norris, a bride-to-be, was honored at a Friday afternoon matinee hosted by Mrs Cassius Ralph in East Grant street. Pink and white flowers dressed the luncheon tables and a delicious menu followed arrivals. The Misses France Brown and Mary Pearson assisted. The group played six handed euchre with Miss Margaret Sankey and Mrs Chester W Wallace winning the final prizes.

Twentieth Century Club Marie Wilson Highland Avenue Jean Kaufman Caroline Douthitt Messrs R. W. Jackson J. F. Leonardson Charles Pearce Charles Slough B. M. D. Quig Helen Watson North Mercer Street Jean Norris Cassius Ralph East Grant Street France Brown Mary Pearson Margaret Sankey Chester W. Wallace

Basket club meeting at Jameson home on North Jefferson

The Basket club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Jameson on North Jefferson Street Friday evening. Sweet peas adorned the tables and a neatly set dinner was served. Committees included Mrs. E. EB Leavy Mrs. T. F. Morehead and Mrs. BE Norris. Cards followed the meal and plans were announced for a future host couple Mr. and Mrs. BE Phillips on North Beaver Street in three weeks.

David Jameson North Jefferson Street Basket Club E. EB. Leavy T. F. Morehead BE. F. Norris BE. I. Phillips North Beaver Street

Community club meetings and gatherings listed

The Royal Neighbors meet in the K of P hall. Mr and Mrs Cassius Finey host the Monday Night club on West Grant street. The Current Events circle meets with Mrs John C Dwyre on Lincoln avenue. The Oratorio society gathers at 8 pm in the high school chapel. The Paul Laurence Dunbar Reading circle meets with Mrs Margaret Streets.

P. Hall Cassius Finey West Grant Street John C. Dwyre Lincoln Avenue Paul Laurence Dunbar Margaret Streets

Junior Class Social At High School Chapel Delights Students

The junior class held a social in the high school chapel on Friday evening. The event drew more than 150 students and featured a musical and literary program followed by refreshments.

Daughters of the King Meet at Trinity Church

The Daughters of the King of Trinity church will meet at 7:30 p m Monday evening in the guild room.

Daughters of the King of Trinity Church

Edith Childs Hosts Old Glory Club Evening

Miss Edith Childs of North Street entertained Old Glory club members Thursday evening. Yellow

Edith Childs North _ street Old Glory Club

X Y Z Girls Skip Meeting Before Holy Week

The group announced no meeting this week due to Holy week. Games and music preceded a light lunch as decorations were noted.

Boys Caught With Load of Stolen Goods

District Attorney Young's office traced a theft ring led by a youth named Emery. With accomplices Fred Henry and Richard Cook, they moved plunder from Dean's wholesale house between 11 pm and 2 am, three trips through a window, storing items in sacks. Detectives recovered goods including molasses butter and cheese. origin confirmed by W. J. Hartzell.

Fred Henry South New Castle Richard Cook Young Dean Young Emery Logan Henry Cook Mr. Dean J. J. Ligo Logan and Stewart W. J. Hartzell

Local residents return from visits. illness update noted

Mrs. S. W. Lewis and family return from Youngstown. Attorney and Mrs. E. N. Baer return from Cambridge Springs. Mrs. A. R. Shaffer remains seriously ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Gwin return from Youngstown. Miss Evelyn Diefenderfer returns from Shenango visit with the Diefenderfer family. Mrs. Thomas Miquel and son Joseph and Miss Emma Mershimer guests of the Hay family in Weston. Miss Eliza Ralph is seriously ill. Mrs. F. A. Shape visits. Howard McMillen, State College senior, guest of his father S. O. McMillen. will tour cities with mechanical department seniors.

S. W. Lewis Long Avenue Youngstown E. N. Baer Neshannock Avenue Cambridge Springs A. R. Shaffer Pearson Street E. A. Gwin J. 8. Cross Evelyn Diefenderfer Shenango W. H. Diefenderfer Phillips Place Thomas Miquel Joseph Emma Mershimer Spruce Street N. R. Hay Weston Ohio Eliza Ralph Walnut Street F. A. Shape E. Jean Emery Margaret Snyder

Eastbrook Road Gets Macadamized Within City Limits

Street Commissioner Jud Barteaux and crew begin macadamizing the section of Eastbrook road inside the city between the end of Croton avenue and the city line. The improvement is a needed one.

Jud Barteaux Eastbrook Croton Avenue

Church Ladies Host Dinner April 14

By the ladies of the Central Christian church a meal is planned for Tuesday afternoon and evening April 14 with supper served from 6 to 8 and a price of 25 cents.

Eggs at 15c a dozen for Saturday sale

Hemphill and McConnell's at 28 Washington Street advertise eggs for sale at 15 cents a dozen this Saturday. The notice also promotes FLOORLAC for finishing old floors without showing stock marks and heel marks, inviting readers to learn how to achieve a pretty effect. Dickson & Co., Hardware, 1982

Hemphill and McConnell’s Washington Street Dickson & Co

Will Forgers Sentenced in Crawford Estate Case

George B. Schooley, formerly of Philadelphia, pled guilty to forging the late James L. Crawford will and signature to gain control of most of a million dollar estate for widow Huldah A. Crawford. He receives ten years in the eastern penitentiary. witnesses Reidel and Bachman get five years each.

Scranton George B. Schooley Philadelphia James L. Crawford Huldah A. Crawford Edwards Eastern Charles Reidel Landaville N. J Albert Bach Crawford Edwards January Ivy Easton

Conspiracy Case Involves Fake Signature Stamp

Testimony shows on June 7 1906 a rubber stamp bearing Mr Crawford's signature was created for Schooley and presented by Keating and company as proof. Lewis H Orcutt remains the sole defendant yet to be disposed of and will be tried for perjury in the next term of court. Lustro Finish for Interior Wood Work.

Schooley Keating and Company Mr. Crawford Lewis H. Orcutt

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Highland Kensington M’kinley-Welch RALPH King W. E. Ganno Kathleen Patterson Euwers Bates Seersucker Madras Copenhagen Reseda McCall eTelele Ieee Eastbrook Road Reidel and Bach Man Clutton Owens Studio Baby Photographs East Washington St John K. Tener Ladies Oxfords Thomas & Llewelyn Iincave
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