Mc Bride Family Marks 44th Annual Reunion
The 44th Mc Bride family reunion, descendants of Alexander and Mary Armstrong McBride, gathered at Benjamin Beisel’s Wallace Avenue home. Generations attended from Butler and beyond including distant relatives, with news of two remaining sons and letters from others. R. M. McBride led as president, Mary McBride Biesel named historian, and next year planned at William White’s Neshannock Avenue home.
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Mc Bride
Alexander
Mary Armstrong McBride
Andre
Benjamin Beisel
Wallace Avenue
Winfield Kelley
Butler
Robert McBride
New Castle
Elizabeth C. Winans McBride
Thomas McBride
Robert M
George D. McBride
Gallipolis
Beisel
R. M. McBride
Harry Kelly
Alexander Mcc-Bride
Mary McBride Biesel
Social roundup at Miss Lucy Carpenters Fairlawn
Miss Lucy Carpenter hosted guests at her summer home Fairlawn on Thursday evening. Outdoor activities occupied the afternoon and evening while the group later returned to the city. Attending were Misses Margaret Philips Helen Horton Gertrude Zimmerman Gladys Irethy Frances Bailey Lilian Elliott Nellie Wilkerson Eva Locker and Alice and Iasey Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Carpenter
Fairlawn
Margaret Philips
Helen Horton
Gertrude Zimmerman
Gladys Irethy
Frances Bailey
Lilian Elliott
Nellie Wilkerson
Eva Locker
Alice and
Iasey Carpenter
New Castle Branch No 46 Grand Fraternity Organized
A new lodge named New Castle branch No 46 of the Grand Fraternity was organized Friday evening in the Jackson block. George Winters district superintendent led the exercises with assistance from W W Miller of Pittsburg.
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New Castle
Grand Fraternity
Jackson Block
George Winters
Pittsburg
Cunningham Party Heads to Muskoka Lake Cottage
To Cangda, John P. H. Cunningham and Park er and Robert Cunningham of North Jefferson street have gone to Muskoka Lake, Canada, for several weeks at the Cunningham cottage.
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Cangda
John P. H. Cunningham
Parker
Robert Cunningham
North Jefferson Street
Muskoka Lake
Canada
Cunningham
First Christian Church hosts ice cream social on West Washington
Ladies of section five held an ice cream social at the Kimberly home on West Washington street Friday evening. A pleasant time was reported.
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First Christian Church
Kimberly Own
Washington _ street
Iddings Reunion Planned at Cascade Park
Arrangements arranged for the annual Iddings reunion to be held at Cascade Park with Co. B. Reno serving as secretary of the event.
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Iddings
Cascade Park
August Ie Co
B. Reno
The
Social Evening for Miss Hattie Morgan of Franklin
Mr and Mrs P W Simpson of Epworth street entertained a small party at home Friday evening in honor of their guest Miss Hattie Morgan of Franklin Pa. The gathering featured games and music with several piano selections by Mrs Conley and refreshments served by Mrs Simpson.
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P. W. Simpson
Epworth Street
Hattie. Morgan
Franklin, Pa
Conley
Simpson
Ketterer Family Reunion Held At Wurtemburg Farm
The Ketterer family reunion gathered Thursday at George Fox's near Wurtemburg. About 225 relatives including several from New Castle attended. A lawn dinner followed by reminiscences, music, and games ended with a plan to hold future reunions annually at the old Ketterer homestead near Wurtemburg.
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Ketterer
George Fox
Wurtemburg
New Castle
George Ketterer
Birthday Surprise for Mrs James Whiterman at Crawford Avenue
A ladies only birthday party was hosted Friday evening at Mrs James Whiterman's home on Crawford Avenue. About 20 friends attended as rooms were decorated with sweet peas and games and diversions filled the evening. The guests presented Mrs Whiterman with a hand painted ice cream set from the sher club and refreshments were served at the end.
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James Whiterman
Crawford Avenue
Grangers plan Northwest field day at Woodland Beach
Northwest Ohio and Western Pennsylvania farmers arrange a field day at Woodland Beach park Ashtabula on August 21 with speakers including N J Bacherldor master of the national grange W F Hill master of the Pennsylvania state grange and F A Derthick master of the Ohio state grange plus additional Northern Ohio speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Woodland Beach Park
Ashtabula
N. J., Bacherldor
National Grange
W. F. Hill
Pennsylvania State Grange
F. A. Derthick
Ohio State Grange
Miss Margarite Wilson Visits Then Heads to Chicago
Miss Margarite Wilson of San Antonio Texas left yesterday after visiting Miss Hazel Wilson of Richelieu avenue. She will spend time in Sparta Michigan then travel to Chicago to join her mother. Wilson graduates next year from Gertrude Kindergarten school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarite Wilson
San Antonio
Tex
Hazel Wilson
Richelieu Avenue
Sparta
Mich
Chicago
Miss Wilson
Gertrude Kindergarden School
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. O'Donnell at North Liberty
About 20 friends and neighbors visited Mrs. James O'Donnell on North Liberty Street to mark her birthday anniversary. They brought well filled baskets and shared a dainty repast, and Miss O'Donnell received several valuable presents.
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James O'Donnell
North Liberty Street
Miss O’donnell
West Madison hostess entertains Schorndorfer sisters
Miss Eva Hamilton of West Madison avenue hosted a Friday evening party for Miss Beulah Schorndorfer and Miss Vernice Schorndorfer of Chicago Junction. The entertainment centered on various games and a dainty lunch served by the hostess.
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Eva Hamilton
Madison Avenue
Beulah
Vernice Schorndorfer
Chicago Junction
Croton L. T. L. Alumni Plan Monday Social
Members of the Croton L T L alumni met at Mrs John Bay's Croton avenue home Friday evening to discuss plans for a social on Shoaff lawn next Monday evening.
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Croton L. T. L
John Bay
Croton Avenue
Shoaff
Harris and Davenport Leave Walnut Street for Niagara Falls
Mont Harris a steel mill clerk and Ed Davenport left Walnut Street today for Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Harris plans to return in a week while Davenport expects to stay a month.
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Mont Harris
Walnut Street
Ed Davenport
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Harris
Davenport
Residents From Two Towns Attend Dance In New Castle
About 200 residents from Kaylor Junction and East Brady traveled on a special Western Allegheny train to New Castle on Friday evening and held a dance at Cascade park pavilion.
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Kaylor Junction
East Brady
New Castle
Allegheny
Cascade Park Pavilion
Clerical worker Dave Harris to trip through Cleveland and Detroit
Dave Harris a clerical employee at the steel mill offices and his wife from Walnut street depart Wednesday for a tour of Cleveland Detroit and other Great Lakes points.
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Dave Harris
Walnut Street
Cleveland
Detroit
Great Lakes
Crowd from New Castle Flocks to Niagara Falls Excursion
A large crowd from New Castle took the five day excursion to Niagara Falls on Saturday and are enjoying a short stay at the famous resort.
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New Castle
Niagara Falls
Butler P H C Outing Set for August 18 at Cascade Park
The lone remaining picnic for the season will bring Butler P H C to New Castle for an outing at Cascade Park on August 18.
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New Castle
Butler
Butler P. H. C
Cascade Park
Miss Clara Locke Returns From Franklin Visit
Miss Clara Locke of Croton Avenue has returned after spending time in Franklin as a guest of her aunt.
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Clara Locke
Croton Avenue
Franklin
Rhinehart and Ewing Obtain Marriage License
A marriage license was issued in Youngstown on Friday to Orville D. Rhinehart and Miss Katie N. Ewing, both residents of New Castle.
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Youngstown
Orville D. Rhinehart
Katie N. Ewing
New Castle
Ellen Chapman Returns From Springboro Visit
Miss Ellen Chapman of North street has returned after visiting Miss Nora Eighmy of Springboro.
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Ellen Chapman
North Street
Nora Eighmy
Springboro
Family Reunion For Mc Nees and Taylor Families
The 23rd annual Mc Nees and Taylor family reunion will be held August 18 at the home of T. C. Kelley on the farm formerly owned by Sylvanus Cooper near Slippery Rock.
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McNees
Taylor
T. C. Kelley
Sylvanus Cooper
Slippery Rock
Picnic outing for Croton Avenue church Sunday school class
Mrs J. 8 Whiteman and Miss May Bennett lead a Walton park all day outing for Croton Avenue Methodist church Sunday school. The group traveled by street car, dined in the woods, and returned with a report of a delightful day featuring many named attendees.
Birthday Surprise for Anna Rhodes on Croton Avenue
In honor of her 16th birthday, members of the B A G club and guests visited Miss Anna Rhodes on Croton avenue Friday. She was surprised, greeted warmly, then enjoyed games and music. A ring with her birthstone sardonyx was presented and refreshments followed.
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B. A. G. Club
Anna Rhodes
Croton Avenue
W. S. P. Club Corn Roast at Cascade Park
Members and guests held a Friday evening outing at Cascade park with about 40 participants. They enjoyed supper in the grove then watched an open air theatre performance. Out of town visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Hawang of Corry and Mr. and Mrs. Schref fer visiting local hosts.
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W. S. P. Club
Cascade Park
Grove
Hawang
Corry
W. L. Beal
Highland Avenue
Local Banker Charlie Sheffer Called Home for Ill Mother
Charles E Sheffer of New Bethlehem Pa visiting Dr W L Beal and wife of Highland Avenue was called to Dillsburg today by word of his mother s serious illness Mrs Sheffer guest at the Beal home leaves Monday for Mars Pa He is cashier of the First National Bank of New Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Sheffer
New Bethlehem
W. L. Beal
Highland Avenue
Dillsburg
Harry Thaw
First Avenue
Smithfield Street
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Cresson
Robert F. Barnwale
Alhambra
Cal
International Marine
Union National Bank of Pittsburg
Chase National Bank of New York
Marriage reception for Mr and Mrs F Frieve
Mr and Mrs F Frieve of Monaca were married in New Castle on Thursday. On their return to Monaca they were greeted by friends and neighbors at the train and escorted to their future home in a spring wagon.
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F. Frieve
Monaca
New Castle
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meeting at First Methodist
Members met Friday afternoon at Mrs. George Greer’s North Jefferson street home. Mrs. D. W. Moody led the session. The assigned subject was “Burbah.” An attractive program was presented.
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Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
The
First Methodist Church
George Greer
North Jefferson Street
D. W. Moody
Mrs Mary Cook Surprised at 71st Birthday Gathering
On Croton avenue the children and grandchildren hosted a surprise birthday event for Mrs Mary Cook. Friday night’s gathering at her home featured an enjoyable evening and a china set as a gift to the hostess.
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Mary Cook
Croton Avenue
Reverend Sharp Returns From Vacation Abroad
The Rev. Joseph V. Sharp assistant rector of St. Marys church arrived home today after spending two weeks visiting relatives in Philadelphia. He also spent part of his vacation in the Adirondacks and had a very enjoyable time.
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Joseph V. Sharp
St. Mary’s Church
Philadelphia
Adirondacks
Emmetts Visit Braddock Guests of Galbreath Family
Mr and Mrs J R Emmett and daughter Margaret of Braddock spend a few days in the city as guests of J W Walls and family on Galbreath Avenue.
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J. R. Emmett
Margaret of
Braddock
City
J. W. Walls
Galbreath Avenue
Miss Gertrude Pearson Leaves for Beau Maris Visit
Miss Gertrude Pearson of Pearson street travels Friday night to Beau Maris on the Muskoka Lake region in Canada for a period of stays.
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Gertrude Pearson
Pearson Street
Beaumaris
Muskoka Lake
Canada
Out-of-town guest at Butler club dance
Miss Jean Kauffman of Highland Avenue visited Butler Pennsylvania as one of the guests at a dance hosted by the Kila Wito club in Butler.
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Jean Kauffman
Highland Avenue
Butler
Stoner Family Reunion Set for August 26 at Muddy Creek Falls
The annual reunion of the Stoner family will be held Wednesday August 26 at Muddy Creek Falls with plans for gathering relatives and sharing memories.
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Stoner
Muddy Creek Falls
Stevenson Family Reunion At Cascade Park This Friday
The sixth annual Stevenson family reunion is scheduled for Friday August 14 at Cascade Park. Family members are encouraged to attend and share memories.
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Stevenson
Cascade Park
L. T. L. Meeting at Larsen Home Monday Evening
West Side L. T. L. plans to hold its meeting at Henry Larsen's residence on Birt Avenue Monday evening.
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West Side
Henry Larsen
Birt Avenue
Local Names appear in New Castle Notices
Fragmentary OCR lists Frank P. Hunter Laura B. Cartweight Albert H. Hill and Clara Law with New Castle references suggesting a civic or court notices page.
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Frank P. Hunter
New Castle
Laura B. Cartweight
Albert H. Hill
Clara Law
Pitsburg
Personal notices of visits around the region
Ray Slack of Martin street visits friends in West Rittsburg. Albert Carruthers visits South Sharon. Miss Harriet Sterling of Harlansburg guest of Miss Lillian Sarver of New Castle, guest of Miss Florence Hunter of Butler. Mrs. W. W. Veach visits West Middlesex. Elroy Cramer and Sara Logan host and guest in West Middlesex and New Brighton. R. C. Fralick and Ida travel to Buffalo. Mrs. R. L. Turner returns from Pulaski. Miss Hattie Morgan guests of P. W. Simpson in Epworth street. May Dean and Howard Dean visit in West Middlesex with Mrs. Elizabeth Waldorf. Eugene Gleason and wife visit J. T. Gleason and family in Walnut street. Louise Emery and J. L. Emery visit Niagara Falls. Beulah Kemm returns from Pittsburg. Mrs. C. C. Chase of Toledo guests in New Castle. Oran W. Panner hosts his parents in Beaver Falls. Squire Edward OBrien and wife depart for Niagara Falls. Mrs. E. M. Bush visits Niagara Falls and Buffalo to meet her parents Poole family.
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Ray Slack
Martin Street
West Rittsburg
Albert Carruthers
South Sharon
Harriet Sterling
Harlansburg
W. W. Veach
West Middlesex
Elroy Cramer
Sara Logan
Roy Kennedy
New Brighton
R. C. Fralick
Ida
Blaine Street
B. S. Denel
Bufffalo
Hattie Morgan
Franklin
P. W. Simpson
Epworth Street
May Dean
Brother Howard
Superior Street
Elizabeth Waldorf
Eugene Gleason
East Liverpool
Mr. Gleason
J. T. Gleason
Walnut Street
Louise Emery
County Line Street
J. L. Emery
Emery Wallpaper Company
Niagara Falls
Beulah Kemm
B. J. Kemm
Pittsburg
C. C. Chase
Toledo
New Castle
Molly Clark
Squire Edward O’brien
Retail Grocers’ Association
Miller Avenue
E. M. Bush
Richelieu Avenue
Buffalo
W. H. Poole
Mt. Vernon
River St Lawrence Trip Promises Summer Recreation
Descriptive folders list Thousand Islands Rapids Montreal Quebec Murray Bay Tadousac and the Saguenay River, inviting readers to request a guide titled Niagara to the Sea from H. Foster Chaffee A G P Toronto R and O Navigation Co with 6 cents postage.
Firefighters Extinguish Roof Blaze at Local Residence
Central fire department responded to Nick Myers residence Saturday forenoon to put out a small roof fire arising from a chimney. The blaze was extinguished with an extinguisher and minimal damage occurred.
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Central Fire Department
Nick Myers
Thaw Declared Bankrupt Amid Crippling Credit Claims
Harry K. Thaw faces bankruptcy as creditors claim nearly 397 thousand dollars for services and expenses. The Pittsburgh court will hear claims removed from New York, with lawyers and doctors, including Gleason and Hartridge & Peabody, taking substantial fees. Thaw’s estate lists real and personal property, income from trusts, and a plan to appoint a trustee while limiting creditor access to funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Court
Harry Thaw
Federal District Court
Pittsburg
New York
John B. Gleason
Thaw
Hartridge & Peabody
Oox
W. A. Stone
Martin W. Littleton
Bids for Coal by School Board for 1908 09
The board of school controllers invites coal bids for the 1908 09 year to be delivered to various school buildings. Bids must be in the secretary's hands by 7:30 p m Tuesday September 8 1908. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. W J Chain secretary.
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W. J. Chain
Letters Granted In Estate Of Late Nnn Beatty
Mrs Eva E Beatty granted letters of administration in the estate of her husband the late nnn Beatty of Hickory township. W F Scott of Chestnut Ridge Butler county was a visitor in town today.
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Eva E. Beatty
Nnn Beatty
Hickory Township
W. F. Scott
Chestnut Ridge
Butler County
The Judgment of Women Quote by Renan
A reflective quotation by Ernest Renan contrasts women’s comfort with judgment in life and after. He imagines that ultimate judgments in the valley of Jehoshaphat will be made by women, countersigned by the Almighty.
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Jehoshaphat
Ernest Renan
To Dine Once a Year with Cat Legacy Tale
An Aberdeen spinster left $10 000 to a nephew with the odd condition that he have a cat dine with him every New Year s Day. The nephew accepted both the fortune and the unusual stipulation, a custom the aunt practiced for years believing it brought luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
To Kill Predatory Worms Potting Remedy
A half teaspoonful of saltpetre dissolved in a quart of water applied to dry potting soil kills white worms.
German investigator cites 4 billion particles per cigarette
A German investigator states that each cigarette puff releases about 4,000,000,000 dust particles into the air. The remark highlights the high level of particulate matter emitted with smoking.
The Wicked Husband and a Woman Writer Question
A Duluth Herald snippet quotes a woman writer asking why a man lies to his wife and reflecting on the moral question. The brief item captures a literary perspective on marital honesty.
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Duluth Herald
Spanish Proverb Insight on Wealth and Virtue
The note presents a Spanish proverb about a loud negligent person being rich while a worthy person struggles. It reflects traditional moral contrast between wealth and character in concise aphoristic form.
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Lawrence County
I. O. OF
Ben-Avon I. 0. O. F
Grove City
Aged Odd Fellows
M’bride
Lodge
Social
Iddings Reunion
NEW Castle Piano CO
Pittsburg Street
KODAK
Ketterer Reunion
L. T. L. Almani
Niagara
Lillian Sarver
Florence Hunter
R. L. Turner
North Front Street
Pulaski
J. W. Adams
Oran W. Panner
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
J. H. Panner
Beaver Falls
Harry Ki. Thaw
Russell A. Peabody
Daniel O'Reilly
Union National Bank
William R. Blair
Allegheny County
Roger O'Mara
William Thaw
Mather Bros. CO
Mather Bros. CO. Wholesale and Retail Jewelers
Washington St
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