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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

3

Birthday Party for Miss Bessie Trushel

A crowd gathered at Lawrence Trushel’s home on the Youngstown road Tuesday evening to celebrate Miss Bessie Trushel’s twentieth birthday. The lawn glowed with Japanese lanterns as outdoor games entertained guests. At 11 o'clock a deli cious lunch was served and the group shared a delightful time. Out of town visitors included Mrs. William Miller of Kane and Miss Lillian Cubbison with Marcus Cubbison of Emlenton.

Lawrence Trushel Youngstown Road Miss Bessie Hazel Harland Grace Trushel Isabel Coyne Edna Flynn Mary Flynn Jennie Denny Mabel Hutchinson Regina O'Brien Julia Trushel William Cook Samuel Cox Jerry Coyne John Winters James Flynn Frank Flynn Ed. Coyne Charles Flynn Harry Hutchison Earl Cameron Ed. Winters Ed. Foster James Ritchey William Miller Kane Lillian Cubbison Marcus Cubbison Emlenton

Miss Lucy Boynton Honored Guest at Honeywell Home

Miss Lucy Boynton of Cleveland attended a small gathering at the home of E. L. Honeywell at 155 Neshannock avenue. The party included Miss Gertrude Waddington Miss Martha Bigley Miss Mary Harrah and Messrs Leon Honeywell Archie Honeywell Jack Waddington and George Harrah. Music dancing and other amusements filled the evening with a late hour lunch.

Lucy Boynton Cleveland E. L. Honeywell Neshannock Avenue Mary Harrah Graceland Cemetery Gertrude Waddington Martha Bigley Leon Honeywell Archie Honeywell Jack Waddington George Harrah

Two Local Women Plan Visits Around Freeport Area

The Misses Stella Eberle of North street and Winifred Hirschinger of Elm street travel to Freeport Pennsylvania to visit Miss Sara McCune of Second street and Miss Susan Carr of Fifth street then spend two weeks in Laneville a Freeport suburb Before returning Eberle visits Pittsburg while Hirschinger stays with her sister Annie in McKees Rocks

Stella Eberle North Street Winifred Hirschinger Elm. Street Freeport Sara McCune Second Street Susan Carr Fifth Street Laneville Miss Eberle Pittsburg Hirschinger Annie McKees Rocks

Celebration Picnic Honors Miss Elizabeth Keélan’s Sixteen

Sunbeam club members held a Cascade park picnic Tuesday evening for Elizabeth Keélan of Mulberry street. Eleven guests attended with out of town visitors Miss Mabel Kirk Miss Susanna Kirk of McKeesport and Mary Drake of Volant, reported as unusually pleasant by all attendees.

Elizabeth Keélan Mulberry Street Sunbeam Club Cascade Park Mabel Kirk Susanna Kirk McKeesport Mary Drake Volant

Holt and Shaffer Family Reunion Planned

The Holt and Shaffer families announce their annual reunion to be held Wednesday August 26 at the home of St Hogue 8 Vine Street.

Holt and Shaffer St. Hogue Vine Street

Witherspoon Family Reunion Planned for August 27

The descendants of the Witherspoon family will hold their annual reunion on Thursday August 27 at the home of Samuel Withersoon in Mount Air.

Witherspoon Samuel Withersoon Mount Air

Family organization invites friends and neighbors

William Lusk serves as president and Parker McConnell as secretary of the family organization inviting friends, relatives, and old neighbors to attend.

William Lusk Parker McConnell

Alice Bertch Weds George Horton in Newcastle Area

In St Columba's church a wedding joined Miss Alice Bertch of Youngstown with George Horton. Rev. M J Graffin officiated in a first time ceremony. Bridesmaid Maude Bertch, best man Albert Reilly. A wedding breakfast for 35 followed at the Bertch home in Park Place. The couple plan to live with the bride's parents upon return from a bridal trip. Grandparents from New Castle attended along with other relatives and friends. Horton, a local businessman, is associated with Immaculate Conception church and Youngstown council, Knights of Columbus.

Alice Berth Youngstown Newcastle St. Columba’s Alice Bertch George Horton M. J. Graffin Maude Bertch Albert Reilly Frank Bertch Park Place Frank Hertc John Hennessy Alice Hennessy William Quinn Martina William New Castle Mr. Horton W. J. Horton Himrod Avenue Immaculate Conception Church Youngstown Council Knights of Columbus

Women’s Missionary Society meeting at Mrs Greer’s home

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet with Mrs. George Greer on North Jefferson street. Residents of Kaylor and East Brady plan a dance at Castle Park. The Alexander and Mary Armstrong McBride reunion will be held at the Beisel home on Wallace Avenue.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society The First Methodist Church George Greer North Jefferson Street Kaylor East Brady Castle Park Alexander and Mary Armstrong McBride Benjamin Beisel Wallace Avenue

C. T. C. Club Holds Meeting at Terrace Ave Home

Members gathered Wednesday evening at Miss Pearl Burkhart's Terrace avenue home for a brief business session then games and diversions. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Miss Jessie Hoyland's Terrace avenue home.

Pearl Burkhart Terrace Avenue Jessie Hoyland

Travelers Bert Kerry and Charles Melver Plan Ten Day Trip

Bert Kerry of North Mercer street and Charles Melver of East Wallace avenue will visit Conneaut Lake Cambridge Springs Erie and Cleveland then return via Ashtabula Harbor. They expect a ten day absence.

Bert Kerry North Mercer Street Charles Melver East Wallace Avenue Conneaut Lake Cambridge Springs Erie Cleveland Ashtabula Harbor

Mrs Forkum and guests visit McKeesport with Forkum hosts

Mrs William Forkum of Shaw street travels with Ruth and Helen Black to McKeesport to be guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Forkum, formerly of the city, for a period of time.

William Forkum Shaw Street Ruth Helen Black McKeesport Carl Forkum

Fourth Masonic dance invitation at Cascade park

Invitations issued for the fourth in a series of Masonic dances to be held at Cascade Park on Thursday August 11. The remaining dances are set for Thursday August 27 and Thursday September undetermined.

Cascade Park

Wallace avenue major to return from Boston lodge meeting

W. J. Moffatt of Wallace avenue, a major in the New Castle lodge number 36 Uniformed Bank Knights of Pythias, is expected to return today from Boston where he attended the supreme lodge convention.

W. J. Moffatt Wallace Avenue New Castle Bank Knights of Pythias Boston Supreme Lodge

Reed and Teets Wed at Maitland Memorial Church

George H. Reed of Pittsburg and Miss Goldie C. Teets of this city were married at Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist church on Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock by Rev. Jefferies.

George H. Reed Pittsburg Goldie C. Teets Maitland Memorial Primitive Methodist Church Jefferies

Clerk John Hagan Takes Two Week Adirondack Vacation

John Hagan, a clerk at Fountain Inn, left yesterday for a two week vacation. He plans to spend most of the time in New York state’s Adirondack mountains.

John Hagan Fountain Inn Hagan Adirondack Mountains New York State

Dean Family Annual Reunion At Cascade Park

The annual Dean family reunion is set for September 3 at Cascade Park with details announced for attendees.

Ice Cream Social at First Christian Church Section 5

Section 5 of the First Christian church hosts an ice cream social on Kimberly s lawn West Washington Street Friday evening. An orchestra will provide music and all are welcome to attend.

First Christian Church Kimberly's Lawn West Washington Street

Lawn Party Held by Macabee Guards at Mrs Will Neff’s

The Macabee Guards announce a lawn party at Mrs Will Neff’s residence on South Mill street this Friday evening inviting all neighbors and friends in 29713.

Macabee Will Neff South Mill Street

Children Celebrate Eighth Birthday at Blaine Street Home

Twenty children gathered at Charles McCullough’s home on Blaine street to mark his eighth birthday. Relatives and friends, including Paul Jarvis and Virginia Moore, enjoyed games and light refreshments before departing. Mrs. McCullough was assisted by Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Noss, and Mrs. Thitts.

Charles McCullough Blaine Street James McCullough Paul Jarvis Ralph Claire Thomas William McKeon Oliver Moore George Gibson Robert Thitts Russell Thompson James Davis Virginia Moore Virginia Gibson Blanche Jennie Davis

New Castle Old Timers Reunion Draws Lawrence County Residents

The Youngstown Telegram notes many names added to the delegation of former Lawrence county residents who will attend New Castle's old timers' reunion at Cascade Park on August 20. Among those listed are Frank Denormie, John McIntyre, Noble Holton, H. E. Woodworth, John Russell, Joseph Rigby, Joseph Young, and many others including I. P. Williams, Ross Berry, Frank Curtis, Fleet Kemp, and W. D. Euwer.

Lawrence County New Castle Cascade Park Youngstown

Pleasant Summer Gathering at Skidmore Home

A group of about fifteen young people gathered Wednesday at Rev. J. C. Thomas and wife’s Skidmore Pa residence in honor of Catherine Stephens visiting Sutton Street aunt Mrs. B. T. Evans. A sumptuous dinner followed by games music and a hay ride concluded the pleasant occasion with out of town guest Catherine Stephens and Blodwin Harris of Steubenville.

J. C. Thomas Skidmore Catherine Stephens Philadelphia B. T. Evans Sutton Street Blodwin Harris Steubenville

Patterson Heights hostess hosts luncheon at Beaver Country Club

Mrs. W A Myler of Patterson Heights presided at a 1 pm luncheon at Beaver Country Club. Honorees included Mrs. Charles Parker of Redlands California Mrs Abnernathy of New York and Miss Crawford of New Castle. Twenty two guests dined and enjoyed an afternoon of card playing and fancy work.

W. A.myler Patterson Heights Beaver Country Club Beaver Valley

Mrs Miller stops at Hotel Brighton during Fifth Avenue paving

Mrs Miller, wife of one of the Miller brothers of New Castle, pauses at Hotel Brighton with their daughter during a Fifth Avenue paving project. Mr Miller was reported ill yesterday, likely due to several days in the heat while supervising the work under the sun.

Mrs McCollough Returns From Pleasant Bellevue Visit

Mrs W F McCollough of the West side with daughter Mrs Thom son B McCarthy and granddaughter Sara McCollough of Bellevue Pa returned after visiting Mrs McColloughs sister Mrs David Campman of West Middlesex The Campman is mother of William Campman superintendent of the Wilmerding public schools.

W. F. McCollough West Side Thomson B. McCarthy Sara McCollough Bellevue

Knoblochs Return From Western Trip

Word from New Castle reports Mr and Mrs William Knobloch are in Seattle after attending the Elks convention in Dallas. The couple is touring the west and plans to return in about two weeks.

William Knobloch New Castle Seattle Wash

Reynolds and Smith Women Conclude Baden Stay

Misses Anna Reynolds Victoria Reynolds of Long Avenue Elizabeth Smith and Victoria Sanders end a visit at Baden Pennsylvania after a period away from home.

Anna and Victoria Reynolds Long Avenue Elizabeth Smith Victoria Sanders Baden, Pa

Kensington Daughters of America Enjoy Picnic at Cascade Park

Members of the D. of A. Kensington held an enjoyable picnic Wednesday at Cascade park. Twenty members participated in the outing with friends and relatives joining in the pleasant afternoon.

D. of A. Kensington Cascade Park

Club Outing At Park Ends With Pleasant Grove Dinner

Members traveled to the park in the morning and dined in the grove. Attendees described a pleasant gathering with good company and enjoyment of the outing.

Mrs Lloyd to Sail From New York to Wales

Mrs. David Lloyd of Pollock Avenue wife of the noted singer left Wednesday for New York City. She will sail Saturday for Swansea Wales her old home and plans to be away several weeks.

David Lloyd Pollock Avenue New York City Swansea Wales Lloyd

Puritans Council Meeting In Jackson Block Hall

Washington Union No 43 announces a council meeting this evening in the lodge hall Jackson block. Members are urged to attend as business of interest to all will come up for action.

Washington Union No. 43 Council of the Independent Order of Puritans Lodge Jackson Block

West Washington Resident and Daughter Leave for Cincinnati Visit

Thomas Davis of West Washington street and his daughter Miss Blanche who is tied to Herb D. Mc Goun's shoe store departed yesterday for a two week visit with relatives in Cincinnati.

Thomas Davis West Washington Street Miss Blanche Herb D. McGoun Cincinnati

Lincoln Man Departs for Great Lakes Trip

John Hutton of Lincoln avenue left yesterday for Detroit Michigan to join a party of friends for a trip over different parts of the great lakes.

John Hutton Lincoln Avenue Detroit Mich Great Lakes

Whitten Family Spends Summer at Sharon Line Cottage

Mr and Mrs John Whitten and family of this city are spending the hot months at their summer cottage along the Sharon car line outside New Castle city limits.

John Whitten Sharon New Castle

Kokomo Family Guests of Lincoln Avenue Hosts

Mrs Herbert Hahn and two young sons from Kokomo Indiana visited yesterday and today as guests of Mr and Mrs John Knox on Lincoln Avenue in the city society notes.

Herbert Hahn Kokomo, Ind City John Knox Lincoln Avenue

Knights and Ladies Install Officers at Junior Order Hall

Members of the Knights and Ladies of Honor held their annual installation of officers in the Junior Order hall Wednesday evening.

Knights and Ladies of Honor

Mr and Mrs John Clark Visit Ends in Toledo

Mr and Mrs John Clark and family of Bay Street concluded a pleasant visit with relatives at Toledo.

John Clark Bay Street Toledo

Hennon Family Reunion Set At Cascade Park

The Hennon family will hold its annual reunion at Cascade Park on August 20, inviting relatives to gather for a day of shared memories and activities.

Hennon Cascade Park

Deaths of the Day Funeral of Amos Martin

Amos Martin a 111 year old resident of the county died late Monday afternoon. He was laid to rest in Hermon cemetery Wednesday afternoon after services at Hermon church conducted by Rev. McDonald Epworth M E church. Pallbearers were old soldiers and friends William Alison John Forbes James Munnell Thomas Stevenson Joe Bredin James Stevenson.

Amos Martin Hermon McDonald Epworth M. E William Alison John Forbes James Munnell Thomas Stevenson Joe Bredin James Stevenson

Anna Sabo Rites Planned After Death at Poor Farm

Anna Sabo aged 25 died Wednesday at the poor farm and will be laid to rest Friday morning. The body is taken to 468 Moravia Street for funeral preparations. The service will be at St. Joseph's Church with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery. She leaves one brother.

Anna Sabo Moravia Street St. Joseph's Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Montaigne on resisting revenge to master passion

A meditation on enduring offenses without succumbing to vengeance. The essay argues that gentle tempering of injuries and rational restraint lead to nobler conduct, while provocation tests self control and the will to overcome anger. Montaigne contrasts natural sweetness with disciplined response to provoke admiration.

Montaigne

Danger In Continuous Crops

The piece notes that successive crops of the same plant exhaust soil and create toxins. Steam distillation of wheat-sick soil yielded a crystalline toxin harming wheat, while soil exhausted for cowpeas produced a crystal that harms cowpeas but not wheat.

Fable’s universal roots traced from Hindustan to Greece

The essay notes fables arise from humanity’s need to express thoughts in images and emblems. It traces origins from Hindustan to Sanskrit collections, then to China Thibet and Persia, reaching Greece. many fables once thought to be Aesop’s are actually eastern in origin.

East Land Hindustan China Thibet Persia Greece New York American

School for Dogs Opens in Paris Training Politeness

A Paris school trains dogs to greet visitors with wagging tails bows and low barks. The animals accompany guests to the door and bid farewell by bowing. They also learn to pick up dropped items like a handkerchief or glove and return them to the owner.

School For Paris

Ancient Afghan tribes claim Israelite descent in chronicles

Native Afghan historians assert their people are the last ten tribes of Israel. They trace Afghana to a son of Jeremiah, who is said to be the son of King Saul. The migration eastward of Afghana’s seed is linked to Nebuchadnezzar.

Afghanistan Israel Jeremiah Saul Nebuchadnezzar

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Sharon and Nearby Cities

A long list of personal mentions covers births and visits. Mr and Mrs Ed Musser welcome a daughter. Perc y McNabb and several residents from Sharon, Pittsburg, and New Castle are noted for visits, trips, and visits to Butler, Lake Chautauqua, or Cambridge Springs. Notable travelers include J Wharmby taking an enamel works position and families visiting relatives in multiple towns.

Ed Musser Court Street Percy McNabb Park Avenue Sharon Nellie O'Leary Franklin Avenue Pittsburg William Baird South Sharon New Castle Ralph McQuiston J. Wharmby Sharpsville Wylie McGee Valencia James Blackwood Lissie Kennedy Pearson Street Butler John Roth Elizabeth Shelley Spruce Street M. A. Edward Scranton Thomas Lewis Lutton Street David Bowen Maesbeg Wales C. V. Alley Wampum Fred C. House Delaware Avenue Almantic Sea Coast E. E. Ray Franklin Elmer Snyder Ralph South Ray Street Perry North Michigan George McClimans Frank Runkle Pittsburg Street Greenville Blanche Love Maude Kennedy Edna Young Effie Butz Cambridge Springs

Leap Year Court Suit Ends in Pair's Happy Wedding

Miss Minnie Best of Chicora Butler county sued Andrew McCune for breach of promise for 5000 dollars. After service he rushed to marry her. They obtained a license and wed the same afternoon, now content in their new home.

Chicora Butler County Miss Minnie Best Andrew McCune McCune Miss Best Prothonotary

Fat Building Samose Pill Text Claims

Advertisement claims Samose tablets help healthy flesh gain with no starch or pepsin and do not mimic cod liver oil. It urges weighing before use and promises weight increases weekly with full system restoration. Mc Kee's Medicine Store offers money back if unsatisfied.

McKee’s Medicine Store

The River St. Lawrence Trip Offered for Summer Rest

Advertises a travel brochure and illustrated guide titled Niagara the Sea. Mentions destinations on the St. Lawrence including Thousand Islands, Rapids, Montreal, Quebec, Murray Bay, Tadousac, and Saguenay. Request 6 cents postage to H. Foster Chaffee at A. G. P. A. in Toronto for agents and tickets.

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