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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

3

Offutt Family Reunion At Plaingrove

The Offutt family reunion at Plaingrove town hall drew a congenial crowd despite smaller turnout. A mid day feast followed a brief business session with officers elected including President J. C. Offutt and Secretary Mrs. J. D. McCune. Guests from Greensburg Alhgrove Neshannock and Pittsburg attended.

Offutt Plaingrove J. C. Offutt J. D. McCune Alhgrove James H. Offutt Greensburg Neshannock Avenue Frank Offutt North Jefferson Street John B. Offutt Shaw Street Jennie Offutt Crawford Avenue James Bovard Pittsburg

Sturgeon and Ewing Families Hold Annual Reunion

The Sturgeon and Ewing families met at Dr S C Sturgeon’s New Galilee home with over 100 attendees. A noon dinner followed by addresses from J W Carson S Sturgeon John Sturgeon J H Ewing Mrs Sturgeon and Miss Mary Sturgeon preceded officer elections with Dr S C Sturgeon as President Wallace Sturgeon as Secretary Blanche Sturgeon as Assistant Secretary and John R Sturgeon as Treasurer. A planning committee set next reunion for Mansfield Ohio on the fourth Thursday in August 1909.

Sturgeon J. H. Ewing Beaveralls Akron Mary Sturgeon Candor 8S. C. Sturgeon New Galilee Wallace Sturgeon Oakdale Allegheny County Blanche Sturgeon Beaver Falls John R. Sturgeon

B A G Club Initiates Three New Members

The B A G club met Friday evening with John Allen of Dewey Avenue. After the business meeting three new members were initiated and an interesting program given.

John Allen Dewey Avenue

Ward Sizer Plans Next Meeting on Science Topic

Ward Sizer discussed the subject Science with members present. After refreshments, the group adjourned and will reconvene in two weeks with Gail Blimm of Walnut Street.

Ward Sizer Gail Blimm Walnut Street

Clark Family Reunion At Kennedy Home On Pulaski Road

The Clark family held its annual reunion at Mrs. M. J. Kennedy's Pulaski road home with a noon grove dinner. An afternoon ball game and business meeting followed, electing Mrs. F. H. Waddington as secretary and treasurer. The next gathering is set for the last Thursday in August 1909 at John C. Clark's home near stop 78 on the Youngstown Sharon line, with guests from Beaver Falls Pittsburg Youngstown Struthers and Pulaski.

M. J. Kennedy Pulaski Road Clark Grove F. H. Waddington Messrs Thomas John Carl Clark Allen Cover Edward Patterson John C. Clark Youngstown-Sharon George Wareham Beaver Falls Boges Pittsburg James McCormick Youngstown Carl Heasley Struthers Pulaski Eastbrook

Merrymakers Attend Hunter Home Corn Roast

A Friday city outing ended at the McCaslin home of Mr and Mrs Martin Hunter with a corn roast and appetizing lunch. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Baker Miss Belle Forbes Mellisea Heckathorne and daughter James Schetrom and son George Joseph Lewis Schetrom and daughter Virginia George Schetrom and sons Frank and Charles Harry Jacobs Hattie McFarland and daughter Edith Bertha Bigley Sarah Devoe Thomas Jackamo and George Weimer.

Martin Hunter McCaslin Hunter Home Joseph Baker Belle Forbes Heckathorne Mellisea James Schetrom George Joseph Lewis Schetrom Virginia George Schetrom Frank Charles Harry Jacobs Hattie McFarland Edith Bertha Bigley Sarah Devoe Thomas Jackamo George Weimer

Mrs Sallade Honored by Kensington Club at Park Event

Mrs Jacob Sallade of Philadelphia was given the post of honor when Mrs J Q Roberts hosted the Tuesday Afternoon Kensington at the park. Twenty guests attended including Mrs Bert Griffith of Pittsburgh, formerly of the city. The group enjoyed theater and refreshments with yellow and white decor. Next Wednesday afternoon Mrs Roberts will entertain the Kensington honor of Mrs Gallade.

Jacob Sallade Philadelphia J. Q. Roberts Carlisle Street 8. G. Gano Kensington Park Bert Griffith Pittsburg Roberts Gallade

Kensington Sunday Mission Meeting Guest From Washington

Mrs. Orrie J. Rider of Washington D C was the sole out of town guest at the 8 S S Kensington gathering held at Miss Olive Johnston s Pittsburg street home Friday afternoon After dinner the group attended the Thursday night park dance Miss Grace Frethy of Blain street will host Kensington on Thursday afternoon September 10

Orrie J. Rider Washington, D. C

Mrs Hillier of Mt. Vernon Visits Beazels in Wallace Ave

Mrs. Thomas Hillier of Mt. Vernon Ohio is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Beazel on Wallace avenue. She will leave next Friday accompanied home by her daughter Miss Jane Hillier who has spent the past three months with her aunt Mrs. Beazel.

Thomas Hillier Mt. Vernon, O Chas. H. Beazel Wallace Avenue Oliver Huffman Shepards Corners Eli Hovis Chestnut Street Ella Kate Sullivan Agnes Driscoll Kittie Williams Sharon Minnie Rodenbaugh Florence Weaver Jacob Sallade Ruth Philadelphia J. Q. Roberts Carlisle Street Maud Kennedy Blanche Love Cambridge Springs J. H. Riley Kent Great Falls Mon Irene Atwater Pittsburg Carrie Crawford Hoyt Block

Miss Caldwell to Teach Music in North Carolina Seminary

Miss Anna F Caldwell of Neshanock Falls will leave in September to teach music at a girls seminary in North Carolina. She will be accompanied by her mother.

Anna F. Caldwell Neshannock Falls North Carolina

Miss Alice Kindler Offers Home Spa Services

Notice announces Miss Alice Kindler provides manicuring face massage and scalp treatment at clients homes. For inquiries call Bell 439.

Alice Kindler Bell Phone

Thursday Night Dance At Park Attracts Out Of Town Guests

Thursday night dance at the park drew a crowd with ideal music and weather. Guests from out of town included Florence McLean Sharon Olivia McKlugh Appolo Dorothy Jackson Beaver Falls Eleanor Orr Sharon Orwie Rider Washington D C Olive Halls Youngstown Sarah Woods Mt Jackson Harris Patton Slippery Rock Ward Edmunds Youngstown and Fred Orr Sharon. The next dance will be held Thursday evening next week.

Florence McLean Sharon Olivia McKlugh Appollo Dorothy Jackson Beaver Falls Eleanor Orr Orwie Rider Washington, D. C Olive Halls Youngstown Sarah Woods Mt. Jackson T. E. Smith Croton Avenue Isaac Hill South Mill Street Bert Griffith Pittsburg John Butz West Grant Street Chautauqua Helen Westlake Highland Avenue Newton Falls John Turner Lemuel Sterling Harlansburg New Castle Apollo Regina Hart Garfield Avenue Elizabeth Margaret Williams Butler Harris Patton Slippery Rock John Bay 8. Warnock Bishop Superior Street Evans City W. F. Burgess Erie L. W. Platt Centennial Street Irvin Dunbar W. J. McBride Pittsburg Street Rosa Eray Minnie Harper Old City James R. Kiscaddon Neshannock Avenue James Stoner Wallace Avenue Slipperyrock Township Olivia McKough Apple Regina Hirt Patience Houlete Geogia Helen Maxwell Madison Avenue

Witherspoon Lusk Family Reunion Held At Country Residence

A large gathering of Witherspoon and Lusk family members met at a country residence on Thursday. About 200 relatives shared a farm table feast with attendees including Samuel Witherspoon of Mt. Ali, George Witherspoon of Memphis, Wm. Young of New Wilmington, and Rev. J. S. Dice of Bethel. The event featured reminiscences from John Hutchinson of Little Beaver township aged 91 and remarks on the value of family reunions. The next reunion will be hosted by William Young of Indian Run.

Witherspoon Lusk Samuel Witherspoon Mt. Ali Little Beaver Township George Witherspoon Memphis Wm. Young Witherspoons United Presbyterian and Reformed Presbyterian Thomas Stewart Samantha Smith Enon Valley John Hutchinson William Young Indian Run

Sixth wedding anniversary celebration at Ferguson home

Members of the Ladies association and their husbands gathered at Rev. and Mrs. James Ferguson of Young Street to honor their sixth wedding anniversary. A well-filled basket dinner was served and several pretty remembrances were presented to the hosts. About 50 attendees joined the evening event.

James Ferguson Young Street Ladies’ Association First United Presbyterian Church

Farewell Party For Charles Handel Before Move to Maryland

About 35 members of the Tribe of Ben Hur gathered at Charles Handel's Milton street home Friday night to bid him farewell before he leaves Saturday evening for Cumberland, Maryland to establish his future home. They shared a pleasant evening and were served refreshments at the close.

Charles Handel Milton Street Cumberland Ben Hur Handel

Birthday celebration for Mrs. Hanna on Adams Street

Friends held a Friday evening surprise party for Mrs. William R. Hanna of Adams Street. About 50 guests attended and presented a rocker as a keepsake. Refreshments followed later in the evening.

William R. Hanna Adams Street

Pittsburg Students Attend Teachers Institute at Carnegie Hall

Miss Gertrude Hughes of South Jefferson street visited Carnegie Hall in Pittsburg for a teachers institute this week as a guest of her cousin Miss Florence Clarke of the East end. Next week she will visit her sister Mrs. D. M. Davis of Wharton street and tour the public schools she formerly attended.

Pittsburg Institute Gertrude Hughes South Jefferson Street Teachers’ Institute Carnegie Hall Pittsburg Florence Clarke East End

Croton L. T. L. Graduates Visit Camp Sycamore

A merry party of Croton L. T. L. graduates and friends visited Camp Sycamore at Skidmore on Friday. They enjoyed camp life with chaperones Miss Clara Locke and Miss Gladys McCoy. Out-of-town guests included Miss Minnie Rodenbaugh and Miss Florence Weaver of Sharon.

Croton L. T. L Camp Sycamore Skidmore Clara Locke Gladys McCoy Minnie Rodenbaugh Florence Weaver Sharon

Miss Marian Murphy Travels to Pittsburg After Visit in New Haven

Miss Marian Murphy of New Haven Conn spent several weeks with her brother J J Murphy pianist at the park theater. She left Saturday for Pittsburg to visit Dr and Mrs W A McCullough and will return home Monday morning.

Marian Murphy New Haven, Conn J. J. Murphy Park Theater Pittsburg W. A. McCullough Leon Stewart Apollo B. C. Rhodes Walnut Street William McGivern Chestnut Street Mt. Clemens Mich Catherine McGivern Mary Pearson Pearson Street Frances Brown Nancy Hice North Mercer Street Kildop’s McConnells Mills Jennie Reitz Opal Dewey Avenue Barnesville Cassandra Aiken North Mill Street Cass

Local man John McFadden leaves for extended visit

John McFadden of this city leaves for an extended visit with his sister in Terre Haute Indiana and his parents in Parkersburg Missouri. He holds a position with the American Car and Ship Hardware company and will be away until spring.

John McFadden Terre Haute Ind Parkersburg McFadden American Car and Ship Hardware Company

Weekend Visit to Mercer Guests of Mrs Dean

Street spent Friday in Mercer as the guests of Mrs Dean's parents Mr and Mrs A J McKean. They made the trip in the Dean machina.

Mercer

Luncheon Honors Mc Lean Guests With City Tour

Mrs. Phillip Wagner hosted a Friday luncheon for Rev. and Mrs. Phillip Mc Lean of North Carolina and guests Mrs. James Sankey Crafton and Mr. and Mrs. George Matthews Pittsburg. Cavers were laid for 14 guests with an afternoon automobile tour of the city.

Cavers Phillip Wagner North Mercer Street Phillip McLean North Carolina James Sankey Crafton George Matthews Pittsburg

Return From Camp to Local Residents

Messrs John Connery John Watson and Lake McNabb of this city have returned from a camping trip to McConnell's Mills.

Messrs John Connery John Watson Lake McNabb McConnell's Mills

St Mary's Sodality Picnic and Evening Dance

The St Marys Sodality plans a park picnic during the day followed by a dance in the evening. Members are invited to bring food and enjoy social activities and music. The event offers a casual gathering for parishioners and neighbors.

St. Mary's Sodality

Local residents visit and guests noted across city and area

A long list of visitors and hosts appears in the paper with names from Croton avenue Sharon Evans City Butler Mercer and more. People travel for visits illnesses and social stays with relatives and friends across towns including Sharon New Castle Evans City Pittsburg and Cambridge Springs.

Informal Porch Party Honors Visiting Ladies

Mrs. J. C. McCready of East street hosts an informal Saturday porch party entertaining in honor of Mrs. Charles P. Taggart of New York City and Mrs. Walter Leslie of Pueblo Colorado.

J. C. McCready East Street Charles P. Taggart New York City Walter Leslie Pueblo

Corn roast at Nothdurf home delights Thursday crowd

Numbered among the most delightful events of Thursday evening was a corn roast hosted by Mr and Mrs John Nothdurf on Neshannock boulevard drawing neighbors and family for a casual evening of fellowship and fresh corn.

John Nothdurf Neshannock Boulevard

Mercer note lists Dr and Mrs H G Dean and Dr and Mrs Harry Mee

A brief society item from Mercer records Dr and Mrs H G Dean and Dr and Mrs Harry Mee of Norton Mill referenced in a local social note.

H. G. Dean Harry Meee Norta Mill

Tailored Women’s Suits Sale Prices Listed

In a B and A back advertisement several tailored women’s suits are offered at 12.50 15.00 and 18.50 with many dark plain fabrics and a 5.90 price line highlighted.

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B. A. G. Club Cupid Dixie Land Cohan Henry Mills Metzler Mather Bros. CO Washington St Diataa Mase tMr Eaauwa Ziawa Gorham Umima aArt Cleveland Mather Bros. CO. Wholesale and Retail Jewelers Lusk Reunion Ezra Ashmore North Girard Brown Hamilton Julia Alford Homeopathic Hospital William S Samuel S. Culbertson W. H. Amberson Oil City John Culbertson Spinwall J. A. Duff W. E. Troutman Pansy and Marie H. Clyde Turner Biles East Washington Street Corner Mill Washington Leasure Avenue Fair Grounds Land Office On Property F. C. Pearson Mgr
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