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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

3

Surprise Party for Rev H S Boyd Held in New Castle

Members of the Ladies Missionary Society of the South Sharon U P church organized a pleasant surprise for Rev H S Boyd and wife of Mulberry Street. Fifteen members traveled from Sharon to New Castle on the 12:30 car carrying baskets for a basket supper and Enjoyable afternoon. The group returned to Sharon on the evening train.

Boyd Mulberry Street Ladies’ Missionary Society South Sharon U. P South Sharon New Castle Sharon

Jackson Family Reunion Held Near Youngstown on Car Line

Jackson relatives met Friday for their annual reunion at stop 19 on the Sharon and Youngstown car line about two miles from Youngstown. About 150 members attended and enjoyed a most delightful time. From this city present were W. B. Jackson, Joseph McMillin and wife and daughter, Harry Pruden and wife and son Bradley, Miss Minnie Jackson and Miss Jennie Love.

Jackson Sharon Youngstown W. B. Jackson Joseph McMillin Harry Pruden Bradley Minnie Jackson Jennie Love

Mrs Ed Gilmore Hosts Luncheon for Chicago Guest

Mrs Ed Gilmore entertained a luncheon Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs Harry Walthur of Chicago who is visiting Mrs George Ramsey of Pittsburg Street. Eight covers were laid and the event was described as delightful. Mrs Walthur returned home Friday evening. Auto Trip A M Brown and wife and Dr and Mrs W D Jackson left yesterday for an auto trip to Niagara Falls and other points.

Ed Gilmore North Street Harry Walthur Chicago George Ramsey Pittsburg Street Walthur A. M. Brown Lincoln Avenue W. D. Jackson North Mercer Street Brown Auto Niagara Falls

Moffatts Return From Lakes Trip Including Cleveland Detroit

Mr and Mrs W J Moffatt of Wallace Avenue returned Friday after an extended trip over the Great Lakes visiting Cleveland Detroit and other points of interest.

W. J. Moffatt Wallace Avenue Great Lakes Cleveland Detroit

Thursday Night Dance at Cascade Draws Large Crowd

Seventy five couples attended the Thursday Night club dance at Cascade Park, with events from 8 30 to 11 30. Dancers wore bright dresses among dark suits and many out of town guests joined, including W W King of New York City visiting New Castle friends.

Cascade Park

Mr and Mrs Gilliland Host Guest Mrs P T McEvoy

Mr and Mrs James M Gilliland of Spruce street entertained last night in honor of their house guest Mrs P T McEvoy of New Castle The Sharon Telegraph notes the pleasant evening and a dainty lunch served later.

James M. Gilliland Spruce Street P. T. McEvoy New Castle Sharon Telegraph

Edward Burchart Plans Two Week Lake Erie Vacation

Edward Burchart of 132 Court Street, an employee at Clutton's Pharmacy, leaves this evening for Erie to enjoy a two weeks vacation in camp with a party of friends along the lake shore.

Edward Burchart Court Street Clutton Erie

Miss Pearl Leiby and Miss Pearl Johnston Return to Falls Camping Family

Miss Pearl Leiby and Miss Pearl Johnston of Crawford avenue returned on Friday evening to Neshnannock Falls where the family of A. Leiby has been camping out.

Pearl Leiby Miss Pearl Johnston Crawford Avenue Neshannock Falls 5. A. Leiby

Raymond Severance Prepares San Francisco Departure

Raymond C. Severance of Superior Street left Saturday morning for San Francisco from where he will sail shortly for Honolulu.

Raymond C. Severance Superior Street San Francisco Honolulu

Highland couple boats through Great Lakes trip

Mr and Mrs Nevin Carson of Highland avenue depart this morning for a voyage over the Great Lakes to the St Lawrence, aiming to tour the region and enjoy travel along the water routes.

Will Form Camp At North Girard

A party of young people from New Castle including members of the Evening club will leave at 9 30 Monday morning for North Girard Pa on Lake Erie to spend two weeks in camp. The group includes several Misses and Mes Srs J Clarke Doughett Dale Doughett and others. chaperones are Mrs May Ashmore and Mrs Emma Buxton. Two cottages are engaged and a cook and boats have been arranged for a pleasant outing.

Evening Club New Castle Pennsylvania North Girard Lake Erie Misses Foulke Hazel Sutton Joan Buxton Ethel Ashmore Grace Mullain Westford Laura Keagy Blanche Harper North Hope Nell Buchanan Pulaski Messrs J. Clarke Doughett Dale Doughett Beaver Falls George H. Berger Norman Smith George Bickell May Ashmore Emma Buxton

Birthday Party for Howard Cox Ninth Birthday

About twenty five of Howard Cox’s friends gathered at William Cox’s Harborbridge home Friday afternoon. They played games, enjoyed a delicious luck, and the birthday child received many handsome presents. Attending were Milo and Florence Steele, Robert Headland, Jesse Cox, DeWayne and Pearle Evans, Howard and Hazel Eckles, Harold Cox, Bertha Heasly, Richard Watters, Clara and Cora Eckles, John and Mabel Bingle, Belle Cox, Robert and Raymond Patterson, Dwight Brown, Walter Cox, Amber and Joe Clark, Miss Ethel Miller, Mrs. 8S. D. Cox, Mrs. J. H. Cox, and Miss Bessie Hammond.

Howard Cox William Cox Harborbridge Milo Florence Steele Robert Headland Jesse Cox DeWayne Pearle Evans Howard Hazel Eckles Harold Cox Bertha Heasly Richard Watters Clara Cora

Families Reunite at Morado Park in Beaver Falls

Two family reunions Ness and McDaniels gathered Friday afternoon at Morado park Beaver Falls. Large attendance from Lawrence and Beaver counties joined both events with many family members participating.

Morado Park Beaver Falls Lawrence Beaver Counties Ness

Epworth Methodist Ladies Plan Meeting at Crawford Ave Home

Members of the Ladies Missionary Society of Epworth Methodist Church held a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Andrews home on Crawford Avenue. The meeting opened with devotional exercises led by president Mrs. J. W. Martin and concluded with a 6 p.m. dinner.

Ladies’ Missionary Society Epworth Methodist Church Andrews Crawford Avenue J. W. Martin

L. T. L. Reception For New Members

A reception for new members of the South Side WCTU and the Senior LTL will be held next Monday evening on the lawn around Calvin Smith's home on Agnew Street. The event is under local church and civic auspices.

Sp‘cial Calvin Smith Agnew Street South Side

Local residents listed visiting friends and family outages

Fred Leiby will enter the State college this coming term. Lee Minner of Sharpsville was a visitor in New Castle Friday afternoon. Mrs. Will Crawford of Crawford avenue is visiting friends in Jackson Center. Miss Clara Shepherd of this city is visiting Dr. and Mrs. Werner of Niles Ohio. Percy Wharmby now employed at Sharpsville will spend Sunday in New Castle. J Clark Doughett of Beaver Falls is a guest at Ezra Ashmore's home in Highland avenue. Miss Jeannette W. Hutton of the East end is visiting her aunt Miss Minnie B R Whippo of East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Carson of Highland avenue leave today on a trip up the St Lawrence river and the great lakes. Andrew Fehl and son Jesse Jehl of Petersville were guests of William Fehl of Chestnut street and returned home Saturday. James McCreary, former resident now in Nebraska, is the guest of Andrew Crowl and others. he reports great Nebraska crops this year. Miss Mary Welsh and her little sister Miss Florence Welsh of Verona arrived Saturday and are guests of grandmother Mrs. Margaret Montgomery of Chestnut street. Mrs. Walter K. Conover and son Claude of Pittsburgh have been guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W S Cotton of Belmont street. She leaves this evening for Leetonia Ohio to visit Mr. and Mrs. E L Conover for two weeks. Thomas Vernon and family and Miss Eurene Stranahan of Sharpsville were recent visitors in New Castle.

Fred Leiby State College Lee Minner Sharpsville New Castle Will Crawford Crawford Avenue Jackson Center Clara Shepherd Werner Niles O. Percy Wharmby J. Clark Doughett Beaver Falls Ezra Ashmore Highland Avenue Jeannette W. Hutton East End Minnie BR. Whippo East Liverpool Nevin Carson St. Lawrence River Great Lakes Mary Welsh Florence Welsh Verona City Margaret Montgomery Chestnut Street Walter K. Conover Claude Pittsburg

FiveYearOld Girl Breaks Arm Near Chestnut Street

Mary Pitchell the five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Pitchell fell from a lumber pile on Chestnut street Friday and broke her arm causing considerable pain and suffering.

Chestnut Street Mary William Pitchell

Mrs John G McConacy Notice at Corner East and Grant

Public notice lists Mrs John G McConacy at the dwelling corner East and Grant streets and mentions Miller's at 136 East Washington street with a cryptic note 8n4t4.

John G. McConacy Grant Streets Miller's East Washington Street

District listing of district residents and counts

District 2 Mahoningtown shows residents Laura Rea Moliie Jones Fanny McBride Myrtle Hughes Artie Bowersox Miss Nancy Dean Miss Stella Morgan Miss Helen Gilmore Miss Bonnie Kattley Mary Thomas Bernice Bixler Lillian Daerr Miss Ruby Robinson Miss Jessie Marstellar with district totals 87,980 and 85,620. District 3 Ellwood City lists Miss Bessie McMUllen and Miss Katherine Evans with 20,680 and 16,507. District 4 Hickory Washington Plainingrove and Scott townships include Estella Allen and Florence McConaghey with 49,763 and 86,924. District 5 Slippery Rock Shenango Wayne and Perry townships show Anna Mehard and Katherine Boyd with 47,712 and 38,099. District 6 Taylor Little Beaver Big Beaver North Beaver and Union townships list Bessie Dunnan Estella Hennon Lula Marshall Sadie Mehannah with 34,403 82,513 10,490 6,047. District 7 Mahoning Pulaski Wilmington and Neshannock townships include Mary McCready and Hattie Eckels with 36,745 and 34,962.

Celebration at Sharon Fans Night at Buhl Club

A large crowd filled the Buhl club in Sharon for a celebrated fans night with President Morton in attendance. He addressed attendees and promised continued support and remarks on the event.

Sharon Morton

Season Curtain Drops with Sharon at Finale

The report notes that the league would finish the season with Sharon present when the curtain fell, signaling a planned finale attendance by the named individual.

Sharon

New Chinese Restaurant Opens August Fifteenth

A Chinese restaurant will open Saturday August 15 at No 5 East Washington Street. A souvenir napkin will be given to every customer. Proprietor is listed as FOO JAN. 30513.

East Washington Street

Local trotters at Salem race meet

Local trotters Sam Karnes owned by Clyde Sheaf and Lightfoot owned by W E Marquis did not win 2:20 trot at Salem yesterday. Attendees claim New Castle horses were treated unfavorably by the starter. Best time posted 2:16 though 2:20 14 was listed as the mark. Crowds jeered the judge as Lightfoot finished 2 4 8 2 and Karnes placed first fourth third.

Sam Karnes Clyde Sheaf Lightfoot W. E. Marquis Salem New Castle Light Foot Marquis’ Trotter

Funeral of George Smith Leaves House for Greenwood Cemetery

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from 10 Washington Street for George Smith. Rev. McDonald of Epworth ME church led the service with a church choir. The Eintracht Singing Society members attended in a body, with their selected pastors and floral tributes, and interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

George Smith Washington Street Rev. McDonald Epworth ME Eintracht Singing Society Emil Kruger John Jarts Ameit Long Willian F. Balthes Greenwood Cemenry

Funeral of Mrs Nancy McClafferty Held on Croton Avenue

The funeral for Mrs. Nancy McClafferty occurred Friday from her Croton Avenue residence. Rev. T W Barnes led services and burial was in Baptist cemetery at Harlansburg with pallbearers Scott Emery Charles Emery James McClafferty Charles Houk Lyle Book Emery Book, all relatives.

Nancy McClafferty Croton Avenue T. W. Barnes Baptist Harlansburg Scott Emery Charles Emery James McClafferty Charles Houk Lyle Book Emery Book

Quarantine of Dogs Ordered in Wampum Borough

Leonard Pearson the state veterinarian orders a dog quarantine in Wampum due to suspected hydrophobia. All dogs must be tied on premises or muzzled if roaming. The 100 day quarantine runs from August 12 across the borough boundaries.

Leonard Pearson Wampum

Baseball Gossip and Minor League Scores Across Cities

Nallin’s short Erie stint signals a positive turn for the team while Pittsburg faces tougher home work. Toledo and Kansas City tied 13 innings at two runs apiece with Hickman posting two hits. Hinchman’s two run homer capped Cleveland’s seventh inning win. Wagner’s 13th inning single gave Pittsburg the victory. Akron blanked the champions 4 0 with Carroll pitching. Canton beat Sharon 8 0 on strong defense and three double plays. Erie edged East Liverpool 1 0 after a scoreless eight, scoring in the ninth for a close win.

Nallin Erie Pittsburg East Liverpool

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev. H. 8S Cascade King W. W. King New York City King and Sandt St. Lawrence KODAK Kodak ‘Inves Missionary Meeting Andrew Fehl Jesse Jehl Petersville William Fehl James McCreary Nebraska Andrew Crowl Mr. McCreary Laura Rea Ruby Robinson Bessie McMullen Estella Allen Anna Medard Bessie Dunnan Mary McCready Laura Rea Moliie Jones Fanny McBride Myrtle Hughes Artie Bowersox Nancy Dean Stella Morgan Helen Gilmore Bonnie Kattley Mary Thomas Bernice Bixler Lillian Daerr Jessie Marstellar Eeee A . Wee Aes Mahoningtown Ellwood City Katherine Evans Hickory, Washington, Plaingrove and Scott Townships Florence McConaghey Slippery Rock Shenango, Wayne and Perry Townships Anna Mehard Katherine Boyd Wwe District Taylor, Little Beaver Big Beaver, North Beaver Union Townships Estella Hennon Lula Marshall Sadie Mehannah Mahoning, Pulaski, Wilmington and Neshannock Townships Hattie Eckels Eres Cluetty Brown Hamilton Toledo Kansas City Hickman Bill Hinchman Wagner Leach Akron Carroll Brittsen Canton Giants Mather Bros E. Washington St Gorham Mather Bros. CO. Wholesale and Retail Jewelers Washington St Dean Block Ewe New Castle, Pa I. L. Smith Prin
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