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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
3
Friday marks Remnant Day with short ends from the season and special sales offered at Remnant Prices. Large lots of remnants await, priced to clear quickly with additional bargains promised. Plan to attend Friday.
St Marys Church hosted a Wednesday 8 am wedding as Miss Mamie Quinn of Ray Street married Mr Thomas P Boyles. Rev Father Maher officiated with Miss Helen Quinn as bridesmaid and Mr Philip Boyles as best man. Family and close friends attended, followed by a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home. The couple are prominent in Catholic circles.
Members gathered at Mrs. Thomas Allen's Cascade street home for the annual picnic and election of officers of the Central W. C. T. U. A county convention is planned at the First Baptist church September 14 to 16 with delegates chosen for Sharon October 2 to 5. Elected officers include President Mrs. C. W. Waddington and secretaries Mrs. M Jennie Forquer and Mrs. Elizabeth McBride.
Miss Anna Melissa Patterson of Leasure avenue married Albert John Welch in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s parents home officiated by Rev. B B Higley. The couple, attended only by immediate friends and family, planned an eastern trip and will reside in the Seventh ward after returning.
The notice enumerates numerous family reunions including Raub Satterfield Moser Alameda club and 169th Pennsylvania regiment at various locations such as New Middletown Cas cade park Conneaut Lake Washington county Sharon West Middlesex Cascade park and Mount Air. Also notes a New Castle club dance at Cascade park pavilion and a Kensington social hosted by Olive Johnston.
Members gathered Tuesday at the home of Mrs. C Ed Brown on Edgewood avenue for an entertaining evening. Pedro provided the entertainment and a luncheon followed with help from Mrs Moehle. In two weeks Mrs Scott McCaslin of Pittsburg street will host.
Mrs. Lewis P. Knox of New York and Miss Atwood of Pittsburg were complimented with a 1 o'clock luncheon at the Lawrence club. Eight guests were served before the afternoon of 600 at the hostess’s home. Thursday features another luncheon and cards hosted by Miss Carrie Crawford in the Hoyt block with the same guests.
At the residence of Rev. E. Higley the marriage was solemnized this morning at 10 30. Ida Moore of Lorain street married Jacob Weir and will reside on Butler avenue. A recent shower for the bride was held at Croton avenue and the Farther Lights society met with Hazel Smith. A committee was formed to organize a farewell for Miss Elizabeth Hay who departs in mid September to become a missionary.
At a W.5. P. Kensington meeting held at Mrs. Bert Wells home on East street, officers were elected President Mrs. W. L. Aiken and Treasurer Mrs. John Foster. A basket picnic at Mrs. Wells home is planned for Friday evening September 25 and winter meetings will continue.
Rev and Mrs J E Drake and many area residents travel to Volant to attend the Drake reunion hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs W W Drake today.
A merry party of Grace Vandivort Carrie Livingston Lucille Stewart Harry Harris Faun Bell Wm Robinson and Audley Rodenbaugh enjoyed a corn roast at the Harbor bridge Tuesday evening. They were chaperoned by Mrs. Dariey Vandivort.
W Josephs of this city was elected president of the annual reunion of the 139th regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer association. The meeting took place in the old council chamber of the city hall Northside Pittsburg on Tuesday afternoon.
A promotional listing details a final clearance of women misses and children’s garments at very low prices. Items include kimonos, jackets, dresses, silk coats, skirts, and lingerie waists with sale prices ranging from 35c to 3.90, plus petticoats and underskirts, all described as well-made with distinct style.
The Reading circle banquet will be hosted by Mrs. Thomas W. Phillips of Highland Avenue on Monday September 14. The Randolph circle met Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist church. The next meeting is scheduled in two weeks.
Miss Frances Kirk of Volant will marry A P Graham of Volant Thursday at 8 p m in the Methodist church. Rev Smith will officiate in the ceremony.
The Royal Neighbors will gather Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. T. C. Humphrey located at 76 Park Avenue for their meeting.
Mr and Mrs B A Young of West Grant street have returned from their summer home at Sparrow Lake Ontario Canada. Miss Susanna and Miss Jean Young will remain until next week.
Rev Albert Joseph McCartney of Sharon and his two brothers completed a 200 mile canoe journey down the Ohio River returning home from the trip.
The McCommon reunion will be held Wednesday September 2 at the home of H B McCommon in Plain Grove Township.
The notice references the residence of James Elliott near Center United Presbyterian Church on Thursday August 27.
Local brief lists several social notes: Roy Brandon is in Pittsburg today. Miss Alta Stewart visits Warren friends. Miss Mallie Jack leaves for Saranac Lake. Miss Carrie Wilson visits New Castle. Miss Atwood guest of Miss Crawford in Hoyt block. Mrs. Lewis P. Knox visits Lincoln avenue. Miss Lulu McCleary spends a few days with her parents in the city. Mrs. Florence Craig leaves for Conneaut Lake for a two week vacation. Lista Williams of Wallace avenue also noted.
Infants' lace and embroidery bonnets, some soiled, on sale for 10c. Children's muslin petticoats 10c. Cream galatea cloth walking coats 2.00 now 1.00. Walking coats 1.25 homespun linen now 50c. Gingham dresses small checks in colors on sale 11 1/2c. Short white dresses sizes 2 3 4 years 1.25, dresses 2.00 2.25 2.75 now 1.00. Infants' wear bargains on aisle tables.
Numerous residents and visitors are listed with trips and visits. Names include Miss Sarah O'Donnell, Miss Gertrude Pearson, Miss Jewell Kennelly, Miss Bertha Grim, Miss Mayme Wurtman, Miss Elizabeth Harris, and others visiting relatives in New Wilmington Sharon Zelienople and Cleveland. Fire Chief Frank J. Connery attends a national chiefs convention in Columbus Ohio.
Duncan Stewart, 17, collapsed with heart failure after attempting to steal second in a late game in Pittsburg. The catcher and teammates rushed to aid as the exciting contest continued. He died on the field shortly after.
On Tuesday afternoon Sheriff Waddington levied on the personal property of the Spring Brewing company at Chewton for a 90 dollar execution. The seized goods include horses wagons and beer kegs. The brewery has not operated for several weeks.
For reunion attendees this notice lists a P. and L. E. railroad service from New Castle Union depot at 8 24 a m city time to Newport near the reunion site and return from Newport at 6 28 p m city time on Saturday August 29.
American ambassador to Mexico David E. Thompson is improving after being struck by a bicyclist in Mexico City. He suffered a fractured arm but no serious internal injuries, with initial fears of more severe harm declining.
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