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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1908

Page

3

Fred Schuller to Enjoy Trip Abroad

Fred Schuller of 146 South Jefferson Street a well known member of the New Castle police force leaves Wednesday evening on an extended two month trip through Europe He has not seen his parents for 14 years and will visit Germany France Austria and Italy He will be accompanied by his sister in law Miss Annie Leonhardt of this city.

Fred Schuller South Jefferson Street New Castle Europe Schuller Germany France Austria Italy Annie Leonhardt

Farewell Tea for Mrs George Simpson of North Street

Mrs. George Simpson, preparing to move west, was honored by Mrs. Harry Wilson and the Taka Kensington club on Falls Street. Guests included Miss Van Sant of Philadelphia visiting Mrs. W H Shipler on Highland Avenue. Simpson received hand painted china as a parting gift.

George Simpson North Street Harry Wilson Falls Street Taka Kensington Simpson Misses van Sant Philadelphia W. H. Shipler Highland Avenue

Reunion notices from multiple families across regions

The text lists several family gatherings including the Paden McCreary reunion at Jacob Paden Farm grove, Patterson reunion at North Liberty, Carnation Kensington meeting with Belle Hapwood, Fisher reunion at James P Smith's farm near New Wilmington, and Houston reunion at Cascade park. It ends with a casual note about Ross.

McCaslin Paden-McCreary Grove Jacob Paden Patterson North Liberty Carnation Kensington Belle Hapwood Fisher James P. Smith New Wilmington Houston Cascade Park Fitz Ross

Hill and Miss Law Wed at Central Christian Church

Albert H. Hill and Miss Clara Law were married Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Central Christian church parsonage on South Mill street by Rev. A. H. Jordan. The groom is a tin worker and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Sara Law of McKeesport. They will live in the city after a short wedding trip.

Albert H. Hill Clara Law McKeesport Central Christian Church Parsonage South Mill Street A. H. Jordan Sara Law

Meeting of Carnation Kensington Postponed to Next Month

The Carnation Kensington gathering scheduled for Wednesday at Mrs. Belle Hopwood’s Waldo street home is postponed for two weeks due to the illness of Mrs. Hopwood’s daughter.

Kensington Belle Hopwood Waldo Street

Auto Party Driven Through Cleveland Erie and Buffalo

Peter S. Pyle led a congenial auto party touring lakefront points including Cleveland Erie and Buffalo. The level roads made the outing highly enjoyable.

Peter S. Pyle Cleveland Erie Buffalo

Zuerner Sigel Wedding Soon in New Castle and North Yakima

The expected marriage of Miss Marietta Zuerner and Mr. Robert J. Sigel will be solemnized next Saturday at North Yakima Washington after she joins him there. The couple will reside on a future fruit ranch. Mr Sigel is the son of Mr and Mrs J H Sigel and recently left New Castle for Washington.

New Castle Marietta Zuerner Robert J. Sigel North Yakima Wash Zuerner Washington Edward Zuerner East Lincoln Avenue Mr. Sigel J. H. Sigel Centennial Street Love & Megown Washington Street

Dunbar Reading Circle Discusses Pure Food Laws

Members met Monday evening at Miss Anna Oakes' home on Green Street to discuss the impact of pure food laws on country districts. The group spoke in an engaging manner and planned the next meeting at Mrs. Sara Faulkner's Harrison Street home.

Paul Laurence Dunbar Anna Oakes Green Street Sara Faulkner Harrison Street

Hake Family Reunion Held in Vienna

The annual Hake reunion attracted a crowd of young people from Pulaski and New Bedford. Attendees included Bertha Cohen Nellie Sample Margaret Morris Lu Morris Mrs Morris Mitchell Daniel Garret Harry Sample and James Gilliland. Mrs Morris served as chaperone.

Hake Vienna Pulaski New Bedford Bertha Cohen Nellie Sample Margaret Lu Morris Morris Messrs. Mitchell Daniel Garret Harry Sample James Gilliland

Country Club Luncheon Honoring Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and Mr and Mrs E W Beadel hosted a luncheon at Youngstown Country Club. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Ousley of Youngstown. The Beadels and the Johnsons traveled by auto from New Castle to Youngstown and returned the same evening.

Charles Johnson E. W. Beadel Charles Ousley Youngstown Youngstown Country Club Beadel

Birthday soirée honors Mrs. Evans by Daughters of America crowd

About 30 members and friends gathered at Greenwood and North Street to celebrate Mrs. William Evans birthday. The event featured social games, dancing, and prizes won by Mrs. Goldie Humble and Seth Marshall. A gold bracelet was presented to Mrs. Evans amid refreshments.

William Evans Greenwood Avenue North Street Daughters of America Della Hoover Evans

Hanlons Host Mermaid Birthday Party for Rosetta

In honor of Rosetta Hanlon seventh birthday Mr and Mrs John Hanlon of 114 East Home Street entertained about 18 children Monday evening. The mer ry party featured games and a luncheon. Gifts were presented to the young hostess.

Rosetta Hanlon John Hanlon East Home Street

Wallace Avenue Hosts Dinner for Visiting Corry Couple

Mr and Mrs J Russell Urmson entertained ten guests at a 6 o clock dinner Monday honoring Mr and Mrs George Haywang of Corry Pa who are visiting Mr and Mrs John Disbrow of Sheridan Avenue. Cards were played. The Haywangs returned to Corry that night.

J. Russell Urmson Wallace Avenue George Haywang Corry John Disbrow Sheridan Avenue A Haywang Corry Toay

Miss Edna Sampson Returns From Washington Visit

Miss Edna Sampson of Boyles Avenue has returned home after a month with relatives in Washington D C and a visit to Pittsburg.

Edna Sampson Boyles Avenue Washington, D. C Pittsburg

Nameless Club Meeting Postponed

The Nameless club meeting at the home of Mrs. E J Bernard has been postponed from Wednesday evening.

Nameless Club E. J. Bernard

Marshall Family Quietly Returns From Buffalo Trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Marshall and son of Crawford avenue have returned after a short stay at Buffalo and Niagara Falls They report a pleasant trip.

Harry Marshall Crawford Avenue Buffalo Niagara Falls

Olive Rodgers Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday at Volant Home

An informal party at Mr and Mrs Rodgers's Volant home honored their daughter Olive's thirteenth birthday. Friends enjoyed music and games with refreshments served by the hostess.

Rockdale Camp Members Return From McConnells Mills

Twenty young Rockdale campers who spent two weeks at McConnells Mills returned to the city on Monday. Most were part of the Reformed Presbyterian canteen unit and the tents there are now in use by the YWCA.

Rockdale McConnells Mills Reformed Presbyterian

Pearson couple to spend time at Young cottage Sparrow Lake

Mr and Mrs S D Pearson of Grant Street depart this week for Sparrow Lake Canada as guests at the Young cottage for a time.

S. D. Pearson Grant Street Sparrow Lake Canada

Campbell Family Reunion Set for August 26

The Campbell family will hold its annual reunion on Wednesday August 26 at the home of Frank Graham in South New Castle Borough.

Campbell Frank Graham South New Castle Borough

Family Reunion of Stickle Fox and Kennedy Held Nearby Portersville

The Stickle Fox and Kennedy families plan their annual reunion on Saturday August 15 at the home of Jack Stickle near Portersville.

Stickle, Fox and Kennedy Jack Stickle Portersville

Kildoo Reunion Set At Samuel Kildoo Home

A Kildoo family reunion will be hosted at Samuel Kildoo’s residence in Slipperty Rock township on Friday, August 21.

Kildoo Samuel Kildoo Slippery Rock Township

Pinkerton Reunion Planned at J A Anderson Home

A Pinkerton reunion is scheduled at the residence of J A Anderson located on the Pulaski and Wilmington roads on Thursday August 20. A gathering of former members and families is expected with details available from local organizers.

Pinkerton J. A. Anderson Pulaski and Wilmington Roads

Houk and Newton Families Plan Annual Reunion

The Houk and Newton families hold their annual reunion on Thursday August 27 at the A J Newton farm. Attendees share memories and family updates in a community gathering likely to feature refreshments and genealogical discussions.

Houk and Newton A. J. Newton

Pittsburg Restaurant No. 3 Sold to John Leppos

Notice states Pittsburg Restaurant, located on Pittsburg Street No. 3, has been sold to John Leppos who will assume all restaurant accounts, signed by Gust Mitchel.

Pittsburg Pittsburg Street John Leppos Gust Mitchel

Husband Refuses Responsibility for Wife's Debts

A man named Chris Thompson states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Caren Thomson after she left their home and bed.

Caren Thomson Chris Thompson

Silk and Wool Novelties Sale Opens Thursday

A sale of silks and silk and wool novelties begins Thursday morning featuring superb qualities at exceptionally low prices. Brown and Hamilton.

Brown and Hamilton

West Side W C T U to Meet at Bartlett Home

Members of the West side W C T U will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. A. E. Bartlett on Sankey street.

West Side A. E. Bartlett Sankey Street

Miss Mollie Clark Leaves on Lake Trip Aboard Ore Boat

Miss Mollie Clark of Highland Avenue departs this week for an extended journey across the Great Lakes aboard an ore boat. She plans travels and visits during the voyage along major shipping routes and port stops.

Mollie Clark Highland Avenue Great Lakes

Deaths of the Day Mary Spungio Funeral

Mary Spungio age 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Spungio died at the family residence on South Mercer Street. She was laid to rest Tuesday at St Vitus church and St Vitus cemetery in a large funeral with carriages from the city and Lowellville. Pallbearers were Marys children from the church group Amelia Cardillia Rose Beiondi Mary Savone Zennie Richards Rena Bellillo Julia Ross.

Mary Spungio Frank Spungio Mercer Street St. Vitus’ Church St. Vitus Lowellville

Pittsburg Fireman Killed as Wall Falls at Ice Plant

Pittsburg August 11. Fireman William Poppinger was instantly killed and three others injured when a wall collapsed during a blaze at the Consolidated Ice Company plant in Pittsburg. The blaze and casualties were reported early today.

Pittsburg William Poppinger Consolidated Ice Company

Notice to Contractors for Erection of Synagogue

Bids will be received at Isaac Cohen's 475 Moravia street for the erection of a synagogue on South Jefferson street until Aug 15, 1908. Plans and specifications may be seen at the above address. Signed I Cohen Chairman Building committee.

Isaac Cohen Moravia Street South Jefferson Street I. Cohen

Local residents travel and visits noted in New Castle area

Mrs Minnick of Sharpsville ends a New Castle visit. Herbert Satow of Freedom spends days in New Castle. William Brown of Pittsburg guests Sheriff Waddington. Miss Hazel Webster visits Miss Cecil Barker in West Middlesex. J M Daugherty returns from Harrisville business trip. Bert Sweichert in town briefly. Miss Carrie Rodgers visits C H Dunbar family in Lowellville. Mr and Mrs Walter Allen and son visit in city. Mrs Charles G Long leaves for Mercer county. Major Louis Simons confined with sciatic rheumatism. Miss Irma Jones visits Reese Jones family. Miss Ella Culbertson returns from Grove City. Mrs R S Harlam visits sister Harriet Wilson. Miss Edith Boyd visits A H Jordan family. Miss Dorothy Love returns from Titusville. Miss Ella Slayton and Forest Kerr spend Sunday with John Boston. Attorney Harvey Martin and wife return from Washington township. Miss Lillian Cubbison and Marcus Cubbison visit sister F L Flynn. depart for Emmington. Miss Minnie Nickum and Miss May Fessler leave for Jamestown N Y. James McKissick improves after illness. Mrs W H Shipler and Blanche and Miss Mary Haid plan Niagara Falls trip. Mrs S S Sampson called to Pittsburg for mother’s illness. Mrs G E Ward visits daughter Rufus Tilchmane after daughter’s birth. Mr and Mrs John J Olim visit Kennellys. Harry Urmson returns from Lake Chautauqua and Ashville. Miss Hazel Riley leaves for Grove City. Helen Riley at Grove City. Daughter of George Massey at Mercy hospital after mad dog bite.

Hazel Webster Cecil Barker West Middlesex J. M. Daugherty Croton Avenue Harrisville Bert Sweichert Fulton Street Youngstown Carrie Rodgers C. H. Dunbar Lowellville Walter Allen Walter, Jr Franklin Charles G. Long Long Avenue Mercer County Louis Simons Sheridan Avenue Irma Jones Reese Jones South Sharon Wliss Ella Culbertson Pittsburg Grove City R. S. Harlam Allegheny Lillian Cubbison Marcus Cubbison F. L. Flynn G. E. Ward Whig Hill Forest County Rufus Tilchmane John J. Olim Northside George Kennelly North Pine Street Harry Urmson I Lake Chautauqua Ashville N. Y W.O. Dean New Castle Hazel Riley Crescent Avenue Helen Riley

Woman Recovers. Plans Return Home Wednesday

The woman is recovering well and is expected to return to her home on Wednesday of this week.

Veteran Soldiers Bean Bake in New Bedford

Annual bean bake under the veteran soldiers of New Bedford and vicinity will be at Hopewell church on Friday August 29 with dinner served on the church lawn at noon. Also notes on Lizzie Vail’s travel, Rev Paul’s family illness, Ambrose Shields funeral, J P Sheriff visiting Springfield, Rebecca Neal moving to Stop 72 on the Sharon line, and Rev Francis Springer visiting Caldwell parishioners.

New Bedford Hopewell Church Lizzie Vail Youngstown David Moore B. M. Paul Hopewell Coulterville Paul Ambrose Shields Pennsylvania Geary J. P. Sheriff Springfield Somerville Rebecca Neal Sharon Francis Springer Caldwell Idaho

Realty Transfers in Mahoning and Union Townships

Brooks Broadbent transfers real property to John C. Potter in Mahoning township for 1 dollar. Daniel D. McCormick conveys property to EB J. O'Brien in Union township for 175 dollars.

Sandy Lake Pastor Named Principal of Kentucky Academy

Rev. R. J. Alter long time pastor at Sandy Lake Presbyterian church has been offered the principalship of the Harlan academy in Kentucky and plans to depart this week for new duties.

Sandy Lake Kentucky R. J. Alter Presbyterian Hlan Academy Harlan, Ky

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hill Law Palmer Metzler’s Reading Circle Country Club Children's Party Lawrence County Ellwood City Forge Wampum Fred Markle Elmer Dindinger A. P. Johnston E. F. Richards O. C. Sasse Chas. W. Biles Howard D. Morrison W. H. Falls, Esq W. S. Reynolds Jacob Cosel C. C. Thayer D. Turner City Park Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Frank Kurtz J. E. P. Connell William Wimner A. K. Robertson & Son of Enon Valley E. F. G. Harper B. E. Sankey E. C. Porter Temple Club C. S. Brown Ira S. Kerr County Oxford W. L. Campbell C. H. Durant New Castle Daughters Rebekah Giekens Orereee Grater le Tonne Y Ows Volant Campbell Reunion Mather Bros. CO Washington St Gorham Mather Bros. CO. Wholesale and Retail Jewelers Mrs. Minnick Sharpsville Herbert Satow Freedom William Brown Waddington Emlenton Minnie Nickum May Fessler Jamestown James McKissick Blanche Lincoln Avenue Mary Haid Emerson Avenue the Lakes S. S. Sampson M. J. White George Massie Croton Mercy Hospital the National Bank OF Lawrence CO New Castle, PA National Banks United States NEW Castle Loan CO Wallace Block Bell Phone Washington & Jefferson Sts
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