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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

5

Fifth Ward People at Welsh Reunion and Picnic

A large crowd gathered at Avon park for a Western Reserve Pioneers reunion and picnic. Attendees included Mrs. D. B. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. David Reese, Ike Jones, David Williams, and other local residents plus Miss Stevens of Philadelphia. A delivery horse fed on two bushels of onions left by H R Huston. The Down and Out club returned from Grant City Muddy Creek. Daughters of America and Ladies of the Golden Eagle plan a hay ride to Mr. Miller's home beyond Cascade park this evening.

Western Reserve Avon Park D. BR. Evans South Mill Street David Reese Ike Jones Reynolds Street David Williams Electric Street D. J. Evans Sutton Street Miss Stevens Philadelphia B. J. Thomas Will Howard A. Bon- Ba H. R. Huston Long Avenue Down and Fifth Ward Grant City Muddy Creek Ab Conley Will Jones Tom Jenkins Steve Doyle Daughters of America Ladies of the Golden Eagle Orange Ladies Mill Street Mr. Miller Thettsburg Road Cascade Park

Mrs J F Perry Plans Two Week Visit To Pennsylvania

Mrs J F Perry of Long Avenue will travel Friday for a two week trip to Pennsylvania. The first week she will stay in Coudersport as guest of her son Rev D S Perry rector of Christchurch. The second week she will attend the annual conference of the Methodist church at rie.

J. F. Perry Long Avenue Coudersport D. S. Perry Christchurch Rie

Moonlight Trip Members Reach Conneaut Lake

A group of Fifth ward youths enjoyed a moonlight excursion to Conneaut Lake with several named participants including Glen Llewellyn Ruth ford Owens Nanna Morgan Ella Reese and Pearl Neff. 8 W Lewis of Ashland Avenue left for Texas to join an evangelist and begin a winter tour earlier than planned.

Fifth Ward Conneaut Lake Glen Llewellyn Ruthford Owens Nanna Morgan Ella Reese Pearl Neff W. Lewis Ashland Avenue Texas

Waldo resident to travel to Wales for renewal visit

Reese Richards of Waldo street plans a Saturday morning departure for his old home in Wales. He works at the Greer tin mill and intends to return when the mill resumes operations.

Reese Richards Waldo Street Rene Wales Greer

Mrs W D Lewis to End Swansea Ave Grocery Venture

Owing to ill health Mrs W D Lewis who has run a grocery business on Swansea avenue will close her store and give up her business enterprise to take a much needed rest.

W. D. Lewis Swansea Avenue

Mrs Bell of Division Street Is Very Low in Hospital

Mrs Bell of Division Street, who was taken to the hospital recently, is very low with only slight hopes for recovery offered by the attending physicians.

Bethany Lutheran church festival on South Mill yields good sum

A successful ice cream and cake festival was held by the Bethany Luthern church people on South Mill Street on Wednesday evening, a good sum being realized. William Jones and William Har vard of Lynda Street left on Wednesday on a trip to Massillon Canton and other points.

Bethany Luthern Church South Mill Street William Jones William Harvard Lynda Street Massillon Canton

Morrison Family Relocates to New Eton

C. E. Morrison and family of Division street have moved to New Eton where Mr. Morrison is employed.

C. E. Morrison Division Street New Eton Mr. Morrison

TO STEUBENVILLE. J. W. Stevenson of Electric street

J. W. Stevenson of Electric street is mentioned in a Steubenville notice. The fragment references a person connected to an address, with no further context or actions stated.

Steubenville J. W. Stevenson Electric Street

Samose claims fattening success for thin people

An advertisement touts Samose as a scientific flesh forming food that makes thin people gain healthy weight. It promises refunds through Mek's Medicine store if no weight gain occurs, urging the thin and scrawny to buy at McKee's Medicine store with no risk.

Mek ‘S Medicine Store Mr. McKee’s McKee’s

Wool Novelties and Silks on Sale at 68¢ and 58¢

Colorings and weaves for jumper dresses and gowns on display this week. Cream novelty weaves for capes and evening wear. Aisle tables offer 68¢ a yard and $1.00 fancy taffeta silks on sale at 58¢ a yard. Many waist and dress lengths available.

August Adjustment Silk Sale Draws Quiet Interest

The third week of the August Adjustment Sale shows growing attention though attendance remains sparse. A responding buyer praised the silk bargains claiming they exceeded the advertised descriptions.

Prices on Curtains Rugs Shades and Mattresses Cut

Advertises special prices on curtains lace Swisses ruffled and plain, Jap matting and Crex fibre rugs, portieres, shades and mattresses. Highlights sale prices and large discounts to entice early shopping for home furnishings.

Tapestry Brussels Rugs and Velvet Rugs at Special Prices

A sale presents tapestry Brussels rugs 9x12 feet for 14.50 and velvet or Axminster rugs 9x12 feet for 21.00, with prices contrasting the regular 17.50 and 27.50. Offers target shoppers seeking 9 by 12 area rugs at discounts.

Advance Showing Fall Styles in Millinery and Suits

The first of the new items are ready for inspection featuring fall millinery and tailored suits in a ready display.

China and Table Ware Sale at Greatly Reduced Prices

A feature sale offers fine imported China from France Germany and Austria alongside American porcelain at low prices. Items include ramakins plates soup bowls cream pitchers and more with many pieces half price or less. 100 piece dinner sets Austrian and German wares priced from 5.00 and 10.00 respectively.

China France Germany Austria

Glove bargain offers silk 16-button length gloves

Silk 16-button gloves in black white and colors offered in all sizes. A bold bargain for refined wear.

Bargain Stockings Sold By The Pair

Regular 25c lines of fine rib bed black stockings with white feet and black or white lace lisle. Damaged stock and broken lines create bargain picks for shoppers in search of value.

Men’s Shirts Full Range in Madras and Prints

Across sizes 14 to 17, Negligee shirts with attach and detachable cuffs offered in light and dark madras and prints. A good variety of styles available.

Infant of Ryans Very Sick in Pittsburgh Street

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Ryan living at the rear of 248 Pittsburg street is very ill and expected to be cared for during an extended visit in Steubenville for a week or two.

Ryan Pittsburg Street

Miss Blodwin Edwards Goes to Wheeling on Visit

Miss Blodwin Edwards of South Mercer Street has traveled to Wheeling for a visit, according to local society notes.

Wheeling Blodwin Edwards South Mercer Street

Local residents record visiting and travel notes

Dr. T. J. Evans of Youngstown visited his parents here recently. Bert Gallagher of Hamilton street is visiting in Butler. Rev. W. R. Edwards of Scranton visits Rev. J. P. Thomas in the ward. Mrs. William Kocher and family of Reynolds street went to Butler on a visit. George Holman of South Mill street returned from a business trip to Chicago. Harvey Rhinehart of Sheridan avenue went to Fort Wayne Indiana for a short time. Mrs. Thomas Richards of Phillips street went to Youngstown for a few days. Miss Minnie Fisher of New Wilmington recently visited the home of J. W. Neff on Mill street.

T. J. Evans Youngstown Bert Gallagher Hamilton Street Butler W. R. Edwards Scranton J. P. Thomas William Kocher Reynolds Street George Holman South Mill Street Chicago Harvey Rhinehart Sheridan Avenue Ft. Wayne Ind Thomas Richards Phillips Street Minnie Fisher New Wilmington J. W. Neff Mill Street

Erie Conference Opens at Jamestown NY

All Methodist ministers in Jamestown prepare for the Erie conference opening on September 2. Bishop J W Hamilton presides with notable Methodists from across the country attending. Major business includes appointing ministers for local churches with rumors of changes in at least four New Castle churches pending conference.

Erie Jamestown N. Y J. W. Hamilton New Castle

Platt Opposes Hughes In New York Nomination Fight

Senator Thomas C. Platt declares opposition to the re nomination of Governor Hughes. He praises allied organization leaders as good boys and says Hughes cannot be reelected jeopardizing Taft's chances to carry New York.

United Press New York Thomas C. Platt Charles Dr. Hughes Hughes Taft

Ketchell Knocks Out Thomas in Two Rounds

In San Francisco Joe Thomas admits he was fit but unable to withstand Stanley Ketchell’s punches as Ketchell wins in two rounds. Ketchell plans a trip to Los Angeles to pursue Billy Papke, with a potential title bout against Tommy Burns if successful.

United Press San Francisco Ketchell Joe Tohmas Stanley Ketchell Los Angeles Billy Papke Illinois Thunderbolt Tommy Burns

More Registrars Appointed in Fifth Ward Precinct

William J. Neff and George W. Seamons were appointed registrars in the first precinct of the Fifth ward by county commissioners yesterday. The new appointees had moved from the ward prior to their selection.

William J. Neff George W. Seamons

New Castle Girl Hurt At Hubbard

A four year old girl, daughter of Mrs. Flaugher of New Castle, fell from a Hubbard window while riding in a Youngstown and Sharon car with her mother yesterday. She was severely hurt.

Youngstown & Sharon

Porter reunion and local social notes in New Bedford

New Bedford reports the Porter reunion at Hopewell church grove with attendees including Prof. A. A. Calderwood and Grove City relatives. Several visitors arrive from Salem Ohio, Cleveland, New Castle, and Ellwood City for the gathering. Cascade park hosts a festive New Bedford day with strong local turnout and fine weather. A Saturday meeting aimed to organize local telephone companies for mutual benefit with eight or ten firms represented.

New Bedford Cascade Park

Argo Red Salmon marketed by Alaska Packers Association

The ad touts Argo Red Salmon as the best canned salmon with same day catch and pack to preserve quality. It notes Alaska Packers Association and directs readers to ask their grocer in Frenelece California.

Argo Alaska Packers Association California

Harmony area enjoying a weekend of visitors

Evans City and Harmony residents hosted guests from Pittsburg McKees Rocks Zelienople Mars Marion Ohio and Charleston W Va over the weekend. Families include the Zeman Evans Stout Dambach Rowan Mickley and Bennet households with several relatives visiting and enjoying time at local homes.

J. Zeman Little One Harmony W. B. Evans Pittsburg J. B. Evans B. O. Barto McKees Rocks Harmony Street T. E. Stout Lillian Zelienople A. J. Dambach Wilbert and Adam Mr. Dambach John Rowan Mars Mamie Bennet Charleston W. Va Harriet Margaret Rowan Harry Mickley Marion Ohio H. Mickley Tina Mickley

Trustees sue former secretary over hospital books

The Cottage State hospital trustees sue Miss Eleanor Stewart to compel delivery of all books papers vouchers and records in her possession during and after her tenure from September 26 1905 to December 5 1907 and ask the court to restrain her from withholding them and order delivery to the proper officers.

Cottage State Hospital Eleanor Stewart Mercer Press Miss Stewart

Local Residents Visit In Town And Surroundings

A flurry of visitors are recorded across New Castle and nearby communities. Rev Skinner visited New Castle, F R Hess and F H Stanley traveled from Leetonia and Mahoningtown respectively, and many others including Misses Ollie Rape Mary Craig Wilma Edeburn and Mr and Mrs Curtis Webb shared brief calls with friends and relatives Tuesday. A notable garden claim notes a 12 foot sun flower in W Raub's yard.

Rev. Skinner New Castle F. R. Hess Leetonia F. H. Stanley Mahoningtown F. H. Hofmeister Son Russell Charles Raub New Middletown Ollie Rape Greenville Mary Craig Mt. Jackson S. F. Raub Big Rapids Mich Lewis Needler Fairlawn D. P. Needler Gadess Hess Pennsylvania Morgantown W. Va W. H. Raub Mr. Raub J. A. McWilliams Donald J. A. Markett J. F. McWilliams

Harvest Home Season Is Here

The harvest home season returns after about three decades as a local custom. The practice mirrors the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles held after harvest in Palestine and gathers neighbors for social renewal and reminiscence each year. May the gatherings continue to flourish.

Tabernacles Palestine

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Down and Out Club Conneaut Brighton Nottingham Haviland Steubenvile Jamestown, N.Y Platt Thomas MR. Ketchell Porter Hopewell Church A. A. Calderwood Grove City Calderwood Charles Day Mary Ym. Shinn Arthur Salem, O Franc Calderwood Jennie Kirkpatrick Wm. Kirpatrick Robert Whiting Couchiching, Can Harper Montgomery Jessie Essen Cleveland Anna Perry Charles Morehouse Ellwood City Evans City Mercer Hospital Edenburg H. G. Parks John Walters Canada James Richards Struthers, O Henrietta Richards E.E. Bigley Croton Ave Bell Union
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