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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1908

Page

3

Easter dances draw crowded social crowds in town

Several Easter dances filled Tuesday evening as the Young Fellows, Lawrence Club, and Gilmore souvenir party drew large crowds. Mikado hall hosted the Young Fellows event with 190 couples attending the Gilmore program, while guests from Pittsburg Beaver Titusville Franklin New Brighton Greenville and Sharon joined the festivities. Refreshments and music accompanied dancing from 8 30 to 11 with out of town visitors noted.

Fellows Lawrence Club Gilmore Mikado Hall Elizabeth Brown Pittsburg Sue and Sara Sharrer Beaver Frances Bastress Grove City Lindsey Alma Sherman Titusville Marian Mackey Franklin Florence McConnell New Brighton Vaughn Greenville Thomas W. Phillips, Jr Bater Gilmore Dancing Hall Woods Frank B. Gilmore Mary Ella Reibly Christy and Paine Sharon

Winona Club Evening Hosts Guests and Prizes

Mrs E J Barnard of Seward Avenue entertained the Winona club Tuesday evening with a card party. Prizes went to Mrs Joseph DePuy and Mrs Minnie Mayne. Mrs Anna Severance received the visitor's favor. Green and white luncheon decor. hostess Mrs Fred Wood of East Falls Street to entertain in two weeks.

E. J. Barnard Seward Avenue Winona Club Joseph DePuy Minnie Mayne Anna Severance Fred Wood East Falls Street

Nixon club prizes awarded at Tuesday meeting

Mrs William Wolford Miss Anna Rae and Messrs Fred Reader and William Wolford won prizes at the Nixon club gathering on Tuesday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Wogan of West North Street. Little chicks served as luncheon favors. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mr and Mrs Earl of West Washington Street.

William Wolford Anna Rae Fred Reader Nixon Club Harry Wogan West North Street Earl West Washington Street

Surprise 18th Birthday Party For Miss Rachael Griffith

Over 30 friends gathered at 304 Wood Street for a Monday night surprise party marking Miss Rachael Griffiths eighteenth birthday. She received many pretty presents including a gold locket and chain from the group.

Rachael Griffith Wood Street Miss Griffith

Local Social Evening Brings Cards Music and Cheer

A community gathering featured cards, music, and a general cordial hour with a splendid performance that made time pass merrily for all attendees at the neighborhood social event.

Community Club and Society Events in City Venues

The Lady Maccabees meet in Woodman hall and the New Castle Masons host a dance in the Masonic temple. The Oratorio Society debuts at the Coliseum with Eve of St Agnes and a miscellaneous program. Mrs. Bailey hosts Alameda club, Mrs. Hoover hosts PD of A Kensington, Utopia club meets with Mrs. Black, Mrs. Young entertains M M J W Kensington, Miss Griffiths hosts Thursday Kensington, Columbus circle of Wampum plans a dance, Mrs. Gibson entertains Taka Kensington.

Lady Maccabees Woodman Hall New Castle Club of Masons Masonic Temple Oratorio Society Coliseum St. Agnes James Bailey Waldo Street Alameda Martin Hoover A. Kensington Utopia Club Harry Black Ralph Avenue Emily Young Long Avenue M. M. J. W. Kensington Olivia Griffiths West Washington Street Columbus Circle Wampum Gibson Garfield Avenue Taka Kensington

Marriage of Margaret Hannon and Thomas Davis at St Marys

The marriage of Miss Margaret Hannon and Mr Thomas Davis was solemnized at St Marys church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 oclock with Father O Shea officiating. The couple were attended by Miss Clara Hannon and Mr James Hannon. They left for a wedding trip. Both are prominent in Catholic circles throughout the city.

Jolly gathering at Mulberry street hosts card evening

The Jolly crowd met with Mrs. Roberts of Mulberry street Tuesday evening for a pleasant session of cards with no prizes. Hostess Mrs. Roberts, aided by Mrs. Henry Klee and Mrs. Charles Wogan, served refreshments. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. Otis Mayne of Mulberry and Erie streets.

Roberts Mulberry Street Henry Klee Charles Wogan Otis Mayne Mulberry Erie Streets

Lawrence County L. T. L. Hosts Fifth Teacher Reception

Invitations issued for a reception next Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Snyder in East Sutton street. Lincoln and Garfield school teachers are invited as guests of the Lawrence County L. T. L. in this fifth event.

Lawrence County C. L. Snyder East Sutton Street Lincoln and Garfield

Orchestra club meeting with Miss Ethel MacMurtrey

A musical program was rendered when the Orchestra club met with Miss Ethel MacMurtrey of Crawford avenue Thursday evening. Refreshments were served at the conclusion.

Ethel MacMurtrey Crawford Avenue

Pearl Burkhart to entertain C. T. C. club on Wednesday

Miss Pearl Burkhart of Terrace avenue will entertain the C. T. C. club on Wednesday evening April 29.

C. T. C. Club Pearl Burkhart Terrace Avenue

Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Returns

Miss Elizabeth Brown of Pittsburg visits Miss Agnes Wallace of Wallace avenue. Harry Hunter visits his father Joseph Hunter in New Wilmington. Mrs. Fred Grace of Cleveland visits Mr and Mrs Bennett Grace on East street. Miss Sarah Jones returns from Sharon visit with Miss Sarah Price. Miss Frances Bastress visits Edna Watson in Pittsburg street. William Warren returns home to Sharon after a brief visit here. Roy Mercer returns to New Wilmington after teaching vacation at the local high school. Brighton visits Mr and Mrs Frank Offutt. Mrs P F McEvory returns from Sharon visit with sister Mrs James Gilliland. Miss Clara Peebles returns from Germantown visit with Miss Marietta Erie. Mr and Mrs P B Hinkle of Erie visit L W Platt on Centennial street for ten days.

Elizabeth Brown Pittsburg Agnes Wallace Wallace Avenue Harry Hunter Joseph Hunter New Wilmington Fred Grace Cleveland Bennett Grace East Street Sarah Jones Walnut Street Sarah Price Sharon Frances Bastress Grove City Edna Watson William Warren Roy Mercer Florence McConnell New Brighton Frank Offutt P. F. McEvory James Gilliland Clara Peebles Germantown Marietta Erie Highland Avenue P. B. Hinkle Erie L. W. Platt Centennial Street

Real Estate Registry Dept to Open After Bid Award

City survey committee and Milholland endorse bids for making up the books for a real estate registry department. Gano and Cukerbraum held informal talks in the hall while Dr. Wilson was briefly absent. Milholland says the registry work is ready for printers and the outfit should be complete soon.

Ue-Fire Milholland Cukerbraum G. Gano

The Lucky Number Diamond Giveaway

Ramblers club announces Number 433 wins the diamond prize. The holder may claim by calling A. R. English to receive the diamond.

Ramblers Club A. R. English

Garden seed giveaway for city poor by Associated Charities

The Associated Charities of Youngstown distributes garden seeds to poor residents to enable them to plant gardens. Special interior paint for walls and ceilings provides an egg shell glass finish. Dickson & Co., Hardware. 20814.

The Associated Charities of Youngstown Dickson & Co

Smart Function Honors Visitor

An invitation to play cards at Mrs. Charles H. Johnsons home on Highland Avenue drew more than 50 guests for nine euchre tables. Miss Alma J. Sherman of Titusville attended as fiancée of the hostess brother Thomas W. Phillips Jr. from Butler.

Charles H. Johnson Highland Avenue Alma J. Sherman Titusville Thomas W. Phillips, Jr Butler William B.gormley D. C. Wallace Sherman Johnson Allan Urmson George L. Patterson Henry Thornton

Local notes from Hubbard and vicinity

Hubbard L O Padden returns from Mercer area after a brief business trip. A son born to Mr and Mrs Albert Hirst. Mrs Edward Patterson and daughter visit relatives in North Jackson. Two Odd Fellows initiates at Hubbard lodge. T A Mathews of Parkersburg WV visits family here. Hubbard band gives first outdoor concert to praise. Road officer Emerson Carmichael resigns to be effective with new appointee. Mrs John Hulbert back home in West Hubbard after hospital stay but relapses and grave condition. Mrs Ann Pritchard Williams dies at East Liberty home aged 84 born in Wales, survived by husband and four sons. Funeral plans pending.

L. O. Padden Mercer and Vicinity Albert Hirst Edward Patterson North Jackson Hubbard Lodge of Odd Fellows T. A. Mathews Parkersburg W. Va Hubbard Band Emerson Carmichael Youngstown-Sharon John Hulbert Youngstown City Hospital West Hubbard Ann Pritchard-Williams Thomas Williams East Liberty Street Wales William and Edward Pritchard Sharon James Prichard Paynes Corners Joseph Pritchard Hubbard

Local board of education members buy five cars

President G. G. Stitzinger and partner W. H. Gillespie of the board of education have become auto mobilists buying Reos from E. E. Hileman. Jack Herbold and Walter Harlan also placed Reo orders turned to Hileman who since the start of the week sold five machines to local enthusiasts. The fifth car, a Ford runabout, went to William Waddington of the Pennsylvania engineering works.

G. G. Stitzinger Board of Education W. H. Gillespie Reo E. E.hileman Jack Herbold Walter Harlan Hileman Ford William Waddington Pennsylvania Engineering Works

Former local journalist reports wife’s health improved in Seattle

Raymond Locke, once a city newspaper man, now with a leading Seattle magazine, writes to his father that his wife’s health has greatly improved since he went west for her sake. He notes he dislikes Seattle’s rain and damp weather.

Raymond Locke Seattle E. B. Locke

Viaduct plan on Jefferson Street urged by selectman

Dr. L W Wilson chairs the street committee urging councils to approve a southern Jefferson viaduct linking South New Castle with downtown. The $75 000 project would be bond funded, with railroads and streetcar lines covering costs as they use the span from Center to Home streets. The plan seeks a citywide artery, two southern access roads, and immediate employment while adding convenience through a Washington and Pittsburg streets cross-connection.

Jefferson Street South New Castle L. W. Wilson Wilson Phillips Hill Fifth Ward Washington Pittsburg New Castle Beaver Falls Shenango River

Realty Transfers in Local Wards Change Hands

Samuel M. Cornelius to Mary Logan Sixth ward for 1000 dollars. Rhoda Robinson and Nettie Cline transfer Sixth ward to Rhoda Robinson for 1 dollar. Winfield S. Cline to Rhoda Robinson Sixth ward for 1 dollar. William E. Geiger to Ezra G. Carr Fourth ward for 1 dollar. Charles B. Fisher to William G. Imboden Enon for 1425 dollars. Edward Fisher to Charles B. Fisher Enon for 100 dollars. Martha J. Chapman to George Schetrom Third ward for 1250 dollars. Thomas J. Doyle to Rosaline Bradlaw Third ward for 1 dollar.

Samuel M. Cornelius Mary Logan Rhoda Robinson Nettie Cline Winfield S. Cline William E. Geiger Ezra G. Carr Charles B. Fisher William G. Imboden Enon Edward Fisher Martha J. Chapman George Schetrom Thomas J. Doyle Rosaline Bradlaw Third Ward

Westfield News Briefs Aflare with Local Movements

Miss Dorris Clark attends Wooster spring term while Rev. Anderson fills a Westfield vacancy. Miss Jennie Gibson leaves for Slippery Rock. R M Mars is ill. Mrs. E Forest and Mrs. E C Weddle visit kin in New Castle. Mr and Mrs J L Fullerton visit Pittsburg relatives. Rev. Cooper resumes pastoral duties. Mrs Jane Reed injures knee. About 30 pupils qualify for high school. 18 advance to sophomore class. Miss A D Young and Mrs Smith return from Ashtabula visit. Shenango Presbyterial Missionary society set to meet at Westfield May 14-15 with 28 to 30 auxiliaries. Noted missionaries expected. White Chapel hosts evening exercises titled Go Tell My Brethren led by Miss Ethel Fyffe.

Dorris Clark Wooster University Rev. Anderson Crafton Westfield Jennie Gibson Slippery Rock R. M. Mars E. Forest New Castle Shaw E. C. Weddle A. L A. D. Young Smith Ashtabula C. W. Cox Shenango Presbyterial Missionary Society White Chapel Ethel Fyffe

Indian Run Social Notes Among Local Residents

Mrs. Mary Hogue is recovering from grip. Will McPherson bought a valuable driving horse. J A Minnich, home from State College for vacation, attends. Frank Harry of Pulaski visited C P Johnston and family. Clair Anderson improves after two weeks of pneumonia. Mr and Mrs W H Dight of North Liberty visited Eaglesons. Mrs J L Mayne returns home after visiting David Stinedorf family near Mercer. He and Mrs ee A Fyffe hosted a Friday evening social for 25 friends.

Mary Hogue Will McPherson J. A. Minnich State College Frank Harry Pulaski C. P. Johnston Clair Anderson Ben W. H. Dight North Liberty Q. B. Eagleson J. L. Mayne David Stinedorf Mercer Ee A. Fyffe Frien

Local residents keep busy with visits and travel

Chester McNickle left for California last week. Eleanor MccGeehan visited New Castle friends. Alice Hutchinson left to attend Slippery Rock. Mr and Mrs Crowl visited son Charles Crown. C H Davis visited daughter Hazel at Slippery Rock. Local youths attended the Harlansburg high school commencement Friday night. Easter visits included Mr and Mrs Herman Spencer and others from Pittsburg. Misses Broadhead Masters Hinkson Fralick visited James Kemp’s family Friday and Saturday.

Chester McNickle California Eleanor MccGeehan New Castle C. H. Davis Hazel Slippery Rock State Normal School Harlansburg Herman Spencer Edward Snodgrass Pittsburg H. M. Wilson Leone Broadhead Naomi Masters Nettie Hinkson Ida Fralick James Kemp

Local Names Gathered in Mercer County Records

James E. Adams and Margaret Purdy appear in Mercer County records with transfers to Clyde Pizer and Grove Cuy while Letitia Cameron is listed at Harlansburg.

James E. Adams Mercer Co Margaret Purdy Mercer Clyde Pizer Grove Cuy Letitia Cameron Harlansburg

Lawrence Paints Sold by U. S. Standard Gallon

Sample Hardware Co in Mahoningtown Pennsylvania lists Lawrence paints sold by the U S Standard gallon.

U. SS. Standard Gallon Sample Hardware Co Mahoningtown, Pa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gilmore Dance Willow Metzler Neshannock Avenue G. B. Zahniser Cisnden Bell Rice’s Rice's Orchestra Club Real Estate Registry Dept G.W. Veach & CO Bowers Carpet and Rug Sale Jefferson St Selectman Loyal Wilson New Select Mt, Jackson Eastbrook Alice Hutchinson Andrew Crowl Charles Crown Rogers Aen Horton Hardware CO Mew Castle
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