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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
3
A column quotes Anty Drudge urging use of Fels-Naptha soap to cut washing time. It promotes cold water washing as germ killing and claims the soap replaces boiling and hard rubbing, arguing dirt and disease germs flee in the tub.
Eight offenders rounded up in a Friday night drag net appeared before Mayor Harry Lusk at 10 this morning. Harry Davis pleaded guilty to intoxication and faced a choice of ten days on the hill or a ten dollar fine, opting for jail. Four suspicious men Moran Lance Branch and McFadden were discharged on condition they leave town within an hour. McFadden planned to seek harvest work in Texas, the others to travel from Pittsburg to South Sharon.
Floorlac the great floor finisher is mentioned with Dickson and Co hardware in a short classified style item. The fragment notes a hardware supplier associated with flooring supplies or tools. No clear event or action is described.
Miss Anna Uber of North Liberty visits Miss Agnes Burns on Pine street while Miss Gibson from New Wilmington stays with Miss Mabel Wilson on Croton avenue. Miss Lyda Ruhe of Beaver Falls and Miss Alma Burry of Westminster College visit Miss Harriet Hartzel on North Beaver street for Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herman G Blevins of Youngstown Ohio return from a trip to their mother Mrs Mary Blevins on North street and attend the Norris McConnell wedding.
Wooster Ohio April 18 United Press reports Wooster college sorority girls celebrate after faculty withdraws anti fraternity order. Special meeting ends with faculty lifting ban and sororities upbeat about future.
Jefferson De Soto, a prisoner in the Youngstown jail, attempted to hang himself yesterday but was cut down by fellow inmates. The incident was reported by jail staff.
Miss Pearl Merriman of Epworth street presided over a Friday evening dinner for 14 guests. The purple and white decor featured violets, hand painted baskets as place cards, and centerpieces with ribbons. After dessert guests painted designs on egg shells for a prize won by Miss Marie Allen, with Mrs. Howell Getty and Miss Getty among the out of town guests.
Mrs. John C. Wallace hosts the Yucatan club at Wallace avenue. The New Castle Masons open new club rooms on North Mercer street at 8 pm for members and families. Mrs. W. J. Whitling entertains Circle of 91 on Richelieu avenue. Holland club holds a business meeting led by Mrs. Frank Truby on North street. Miss Ella McBurney hosts Reading circle at 3 pm on Highland avenue. Knights of Columbus host Easter dance in Gilmore hall. Circle of 89 meets with Mrs. C. J. Kirk on Highland avenue at 8 pm. Mrs. Charles Beazel hosts Book club on Wallace avenue. Rube club dances at Mikado hall. Iroquois club Easter dance at Eureka hall.
Miss Ethel Rumberger's upcoming marriage to Mr. W S Clark is noted after a festive shower hosted by Mrs. Robert L Wallace on Wallace Avenue. The spider web strings, red and white heart decorations, and Easter novelties framed a unique gift reveal and inviting menu.
Misses Jean and Dorothy Edmunds of Wallace Avenue and Helen Westlake of Highland Avenue are in Pittsburg today to see Maude Adams perform in The Jesters this afternoon.
Miss Marian Reeves of Boyles Avenue entertained the S. S. Kingston Friday afternoon with sewing and social conversation preceding a dainty appointed dinner.
Miss Regina Hirt of Garfield Avenue issues invitations for a party next Monday evening inviting neighbors and friends to attend at her home.
Hundreds of telegrams from Seventh Day Adventists nationwide oppose proposed Sunday observance legislation in Washington DC. Senator Gellinger of New Hampshire has submitted a large batch of these messages to the Senate.
Single admission tickets for the Handel Oratorio concerts go on sale at Metzler's Monday at 9 am. First concert prices are 1 and 75 cents and 50 cents. Second concert tickets cost 1 50, 1 and 75 cents.
A party of girls gathered at Miss Nancy E. Hice’s North Mercer Street home Friday evening for an enjoyable social. The highlight was a round of hearts with corsage bouquets of sweet peas as prizes awarded to Miss Frances Hamilton and Miss Eleanor Wallace. After games, guests enjoyed a small collation as the tables were reset. Miss Layte Hice aided the hostess.
Yesterday’s Good Friday did not disrupt social life as Mrs. Robert A. Browne hosted a 2:30 matinee with seven euchre tables. Mrs. J. W. Cunningham won the prize after a brisk contest, with luncheon served by the hostess and assistants. Guests included Mrs. Bruce Broadfoot of Guelph and Mrs. Herman Brevins from afar.
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock the Circle will answer roll call with current events. Papers read include Some Old Community Experiments by Mrs Felix Guenther Jr and Some New Community Experiments by Mrs A C Dickinson. Officers to be elected, then a discussion on civic improvement and its success elsewhere. Entertainment by Mrs W J Whitling. Book reviews and talks on the Philippines Porto Rico Oldham sketch.
Miss Gibson of Wilmington was an out of town guest at the L I G N club gathering Friday evening hosted by Miss Mabel Wilson at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Hover of Croton Avenue. Cards and refreshments were the main features with Miss Marian Hover assisting the hostess.
Miss Gladys Moore of Park avenue and a guest from the nue attended the Beaver Valley club dance hosted by Miss Louthan of Beaver Falls Thursday night.
A meeting of the executive committee of the Lawrence County L T L is scheduled for Monday at 7 30 p m at 17 North Mercer street.
Mr. Frank B. Gilmore hosts an opening reception and souvenir party on Tuesday evening April 21 at 8 30 for a new class starting at 7 30 due to rising attendance. The event is at 212 Shaw street with Bell phone 365.
A market notice sets meat at ten cents per pound at Union Market located on No 25 Pittsburg street. The brief lists the price point and shop address for shoppers.
At a public banquet Dr. R M Russell proposed uniting the New Wilmington high school with the college preparatory division, but state officials say a special act and non denominational status are required. College authorities foresee the high school remaining separate and urge a new public school building. Local notes cover travel, revival preparations, track plans, and club meetings.
The high school team overwhelmed the No 8 district opponents last night on the college field. The score might have reached 45 or 50 if the game had concluded at dusk after six innings. Allen and McFarland led the high school batting with Speer and Johnston star players for the No 8 squad.
James A. Wilson, a helper on the shears at the Greer tin mill, was severely cut on the knee cap by sheet metal. The ligament was partly severed. He was treated and taken to his home on Mahoning road.
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