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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1908

Page

3

Easter social and visits noted in New Castle area

Local residents make weekend trips and visits to New Castle. Harry Gibson of New Castle calls on friends. Miss Bessie Cover and Miss Mayme McCullough visit. Charley and Ethel Coates guests of James McCurdy. Lee Lamm returns from Martins Ferry. Mt. Jackson resident W. W. Hofmaster attends Easter services. Mrs. and Mrs. Irvin Hofmeister visit. Verna Gilmore improving from quinsy. A box social by the newly organized ball club earns $18. The Ladies Missionary society plans a box packing for the Deaconess Home in Cleveland.

Ira Beight New Castle W. W. Hofmaster Mt. Jackson Irvin Hofmeister Verna Gilmore Mayme McCullough Grace Stanley Lee Lamm Martins Ferry Charley Ethel Coates Hillsville James McCurdy Jessie Biddle Olive Raub Ladies’ Missionary Society Stoner Lowellville Davison Gilmore M. BE

Ross May Head East to Meet Top Boxers

Jimmie Dime, manager of Tony Ross, has not accepted all challenges after the Ross Schreck bout. He plans an eastern stint in New York and Philadelphia to face top lightweights before possible western contests. James Stewart of New York has pressed for a bout, but only if staged by a premier New York club. Dime will select engagements offering the most money.

Jimmie Dime Tony Ross Ross Mike Schreck Dime New York Philadelphia James Stewart

Easter Week Spars with Dances and Messiah in Coliseum

Society primed for Easter week with concerts and dances. Handel Oratorio society and Messiah set to perform at the Coliseum. Numerous clubs host teas, card parties, and entertainments as May approaches.

June Wedding Announced for Grace Thompson and Francis Grimes

Wednesday, June 17, Miss Grace Thompson of West Washington street will marry Francis Corley Grimes of Silverton Col. at the Episcopal church in Silverton. Mrs. W B Veach and children will attend and guest list includes Thompson family and local musical society member. Grimes is assistant cashier at First National bank Silverton.

Grace Thompson West Washington Street Francis Corley Grimes Silverton Col Miss Thompson Joseph Thompson Episcopal Church W. B. Veach Stewart Thompson Grimes First National Bank

Mr and Mrs Jones Leave For Cambridge Springs Health Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank M Jones of Cro ton avenue depart Monday for Cambridge Springs where Mrs Jones will stay two to three weeks for health reasons. She has been ill but is improving. Mr Jones plans to return in a week.

Frank M. Jones Croton Avenue Cambridge Springs Russell Urmson Wallace Avenue Colorado Springs Col

Couple to Wed This Wednesday in City

Miss Margaret Hannon and Thomas Davis announce plans to marry Wednesday morning. The couple’s marriage bonds were published weeks ago though the exact date was not listed. Miss Hannon is sister to Mrs. John Travers of Bridge street and is well liked by many friends.

Margaret Hannon Thomas Davis Hannon John Travers Bridge Street

Freshman Class Photos Feature Local Families

Pittsburg Sunday Dispatch highlights Washington and Jefferson college freshman portraits. John A. McKee Jr. and Merle Ingham, both local sons, are profiled with excellent likenesses. Also shown is Miss Margaret Moore, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Moore.

Pittsburg Washington and Jefferson College John A. McKee, Jr W. R. McKee West Grant Street Merle Ingham G. B. Ingham East Falls Street Margaret Moore Jesse Moore North Jefferson Street

Miss Mary Drake Hosts Sunbeam Club Evening

Miss Mary Drake of Cumberland Avenue entertained the Sunbeam Club Friday evening. Games and music followed by refreshments. Members include Misses Mary Drake Elizabeth Keelan Hazel Book Mabel DuShane Florence Rodgers Ruth Wilson and Margaret Ryan.

Mary Drake Cumberland Avenue Sunbeam Club Elizabeth Keelan Hazel Book Mabel DuShane Florence Rodgers Ruth Wilson Margaret Ryan

Rhodes Place Family Sails for Extended Trip Abroad

Mr and Mrs Edward King with daughters Anna and Margaret and son Philip of Rhodes Place and Frances Bush of this city depart for Boston then embark on an extended overseas voyage aboard a scheduled sailing trip.

Edward King Anna and Margaret Philip Rhodes Place Frances Bush Boston Mass

Longs to Return Home After Months Abroad

Mr and Mrs Scott D Long and party from this city have spent several months abroad and will land in Philadelphia Monday on the steamer Friesland before returning home in a few days.

Scott D. Long Philadelphia Friesland

Mrs. B A Young and daughter Jean visit Atlantic City

Mrs B A Young of West Grant Street and her daughter Miss Jean Young who attends The Armitage at Wayne Pennsylvania are spending Easter in Atlantic City.

B. A. Young West Grant Street Jean Young

Surprise Party Attended by Edward McKee in Sharon

Edward McKee attended a surprise party at the home of Miss Bessie Barr of Sharon on Friday evening.

Edward McKee Bessie Barr Sharon

Morgan Buys Raphael Painting for Half Million

J Pierpont Morgan purchased the renowned Raphael work The Virgin of St Anthony of Padua for 500000 dollars. The painting was housed at the Aldorandin palace in Rome, per a Central News Rome dispatch.

London J. Pierpont Morgan Raphael

East Liverpool Police Chief Visits New Castle

John Wyman chief of police at East Liverpool Ohio and his wife spent Sunday in New Castle as guests of his nephew Officer George Wyman of South Jefferson street.

George L. Patterson North Mercer Street John Wyman East Liverpool, O New Castle George Wyman South Jefferson Street Don Amsbury Lincoln Avenue Pittsburg T. H. Sutliff Jackson Center J. W. Russell Sharon Edward Walls Jacob W. Walls Galbreath Avenue W. J. McClymonds Beaver Falls Aiken North Mill Street B. M. Love Pine Street Gus Love Jeannette East Liverpool

New Castle Club Plans Summer Dances at Cascade Park

The New Castle club, a Masons group, has held a series of dances at the Masonic temple and will host more at Cascade park this summer. Five or six parties are likely with a kickoff Monday at 8 o clock for the club rooms on North Mercer street, plus Easter dining service.

New Castle Club of Masons North Mercer Street Regina Hirt Garfield Avenue Reading Circle Ella McBurney Highland Avenue Knights of Columbus Gilmore Hall W. J. Whitling Richelieu Avenue John C. Wallace Wallace Avenue Yucatan Club C. J. Kirk Eureka Hall Holland Club Frank Truby West North Street Mikado Hall New Castle Club Masonic Temple Cascade Park Messrs John S. Wallace Jose 8. Rice New Castle

Personal Notices Highlight Local Residents Travels and Family First

A long list of local residents and their movements includes births and visits. Mr and Mrs Bartlett Briggs of San Francisco welcomed a daughter and others traveled to Pittsburg Cleveland Cleveland and Jeannette. Several residents spent Easter with relatives and returned home after visits or vacations across Ohio and New York.

Bartlett Briggs San Francisco Cal Briggs City

New Castle Boxer Jimmy Dunn Visits City

Jimmie Dunn the New Castle boxer who has been making waves in boxing is in the city visiting friends. He says he feels better and plans to leave for Beaver Falls this afternoon to attend a boxing match and challenge the Johnston Phenics bout winner to meet his protégé Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland has recently been seen here.

Jimmie Dunn New Castle Dunn Beaver Falls Johnston- Phenics Johnny Kilbane Cleveland

Fielder Unrue Expected to Join Team Soon

Manager Pete Porter has received a letter from outfielder Unrue stating his wife is ill and he will report once she recovers. Bowser, another outfielder, is also expected to report soon as the team copes with late arrivals.

Pete Porter Porter Bowser

Porter Targets New Orleans Catcher for Necks

Manager Pete Porter of the Necks pursues a big league catcher he expects to land soon. He is dissatisfied with current backstop candidates and believes securing the man he wants will yield one of the league’s best catchers for New Cr tle.

Pete Porter The Necks Porter Cr Tle

Porter Signs Griffith for Necks and Practice Begins

Manager Porter of the Necks has signed catcher Griffith of Pittsburg and he will report for practice at once. It is expected that a couple more players will be signed soon. Mr and Mrs John Oursler visited in Pittsburg Saturday.

Porter The Necks Griffith Pittsburg John Oursler

Reynolds Street Man Placed in Custody After Hospitalization

John Thomas of Reynolds street was taken in a demented condition Sunday evening by Officer Schuler and admitted for treatment. He was arrested once before last week by the police.

John Thomas Reynolds Street Schuler Thomas

Gans Begins Training for May 14 Title Fight

Joe Gans starts training tomorrow for a lightweight title bout against Rudolph Anholz at 133 pounds. The May 14 fight vs Anholz is set for 20 rounds at the Occidental club with Jack Gleason promoting. Gleason guarantees Anholz $2900 plus 25 percent of receipts over 3000, and Gans may face Battling Nelson if he beats Anholz.

United Press San Francisco Joe Gans Rudolph Anholz Jack Gleason Occidental Club Gleason Anholz Gans Battling Nelson Nelson

Governor Promises Prompt Attention to Serge Reprieve Request

Attorney S. P. Emery reported a letter from Governor Stuart acknowledging his application for Rosario Serge’s reprieve. The governor said he would give it immediate consideration and a decision was expected by tomorrow or Wednesday.

S. P. Emery Stuart Emery Rosario Serge

Four More Pediatric Illnesses Reported in City

Four cases of infectious disease are reported to Health Officer Horner. Helen Graham aged eight has measles at 225 Superior Street. Paul G. Smith aged six has mumps at 67 Shenango Street. Genevieve Scanion aged twelve has pneumonia at 9 Pine Street. Clifford Ferree aged three has diphtheria at 101 Lafayette Street.

Helen Graham Superior Street Paul G. Smith Shenango Street Genevieve Scanion Pine Street Clifford Ferree Lafayette Street Horner

Marriage License for Bentel R Stiefel and Hazel Dell Lizzie J Hanna

Bentel R Stiefel and Hazel Dell Lizzie J Hanna from Shenango Two obtained a marriage license. The notice records filing details for the couple and location.

Bentel R. Stiefel Hazel Dell Lizzie J. Hanna Shenango Two

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