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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1909

Page

3

Personal mentions from Pittsburg visits and returns

John Connery of East street spent Wednesday in Pittsburg. Lewis E. Stankard of Eastbrook is in Pittsburg today on business. Mrs. Catherine Pearson of Pittsburg street spends today in Pittsburg. Miss Mabel Shilling of Pittsburg street returns from Sharon. Mrs. John W. McKinney of Sewickley returns from visits in this city. Mrs. John Foster and daughter Helen of North Mercer street go to Pittsburg this morning. Misses Helen and Delia Rosenblum visit Carrie Lukie of Sharon. Rufus Patterson Thomas Hart and several others from Pittsburg are visiting today, including Mrs J Norman Martin, Mrs Jillian Westlake, Mrs W T Butz, Miss Anna King and Miss Frances Bush.

John Connery East Street Pittsburg Lewis E. Stankard Eastbrook Catherine Pearson Mabel Shilling Sharon John W. McKinney Sewickley John Foster Helen North Mercer Street Delia Rosenblum Carrie Lukie Rufus Patterson Thomas Hart J. Norman Martin Jillian Westlake W. T. Butz Anna King Frances Bush

Hunting Season Closes Monday Across Several Game Types

The open season ends Monday for quail partridge squirrel pheasant prairie chicken grouse woodcock plover and deer. Rabbit season runs until December 15. Hunters report large bags as wardens enforce regulations and arrests focus on illegal gun possession by foreigners.

Record Month as Police Net 237 Arrests

November marked a record for police court activity with 237 arrests, largely due to clashes between striking tin workers and strike breakers. Mayor's monthly report on revenues was not yet issued.

Olice Court

Time to Select Christmas Gifts at Mother Bros Co

Christmas shopping urged as Mother Bros Co offers evening hours for gift picks. Store at 8812 extends hours to help customers choose presents.

Mother Bros. Co

Officer M. J. Young Marries Celia McGinley

Surprise wedding of Celia McGinley and Police Officer Marian J Young took place at 5 p.m. in the home of Rev. H. J. Whalen. They plan an eastern trip and will reside at 119 South Bay Street after a week. The bride, once a bookkeeper on Friendship Street and then Roy Lone's coal office, and Officer Young are noted for their community ties.

Celia McGinley Friendship Street Marian J Young H. J. Whalen First Baptist Church South Bay Street J. I. Summers Roy Lone Officer Young

Mahoning Book Club Hosts Evening for Guests

Mrs. W L Jenkins of Madison avenue hosted Mahoning Book Club members for a pleasant Tuesday evening. Guests of honor included Mrs. J Patterson of Colorado visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Luther Sample of Walnut Glen along with Mrs. Lou Wallace. Ken sington and refreshments capped the event. Mrs. M W Keith invited the group to her home in two weeks.

W. L. Jenkins Madison Avenue Mahoning Book Club J. Patterson Colorado Luther Sample Walnut Glen Lou Wallace Kensington M. W. Keith

Kensington I B H meeting hosts lunch before Christmas

Miss Bertha Clark hosted I. B. H. Kensington on Tuesday evening at Fulkerson street. The group sewed and enjoyed music and a tasty lunch. The event was the last meeting until after Christmas with December 28 planned by Misses Mary and Catherine Rodgers.

Bertha Clark Fulkerson Street I. B. H. Kensington Mary Catherine Rodgers

Luther League Social at St John’s Church Held at Miller Home

The first in a series of Luther League social gatherings took place Tuesday evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Miller on Highland Avenue. Informal pastimes led to merriment and a convenient lunch was served.

Luther League of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church J. H. Miller Highland Avenue

Wagner couple leaves for monthlong Southern trip

Mr and Mrs Bert Wagner of North Mercer Street depart this morning for a monthlong visit to New Orleans Jackson and Water Valley Miss and Memphis Tenn Official travel notes indicate plans to visit several southern cities during the trip.

Bert Wagner North Mercer Street New Orleans Jackson Water Valley Miss Memphis Tenn

Craig Family Heads to Pasadena for Winter

Mr and Mrs Percy L Craig and their Lincoln avenue children depart this evening for Pasadena California to spend the winter, according to city notices.

Percy L. Craig Lincoln Avenue Pasadena Cal

Miss Olive Johnston Hosts S. S. S. Club Event

Miss Olive Johnston will entertain the girls of the S. S. S. club Thursday at her home on Pittsburg street.

Olive Johnston S. S. S. Club Pittsburg Street

Sorosis to Meet in Walnut Street Home

Mrs N L Emerick of Walnut street will entertain Sorosis Friday afternoon in a social gathering likely to include members and guests in a neighborhood event.

N. L. Emerick Walnut Street Sorosis

Youngstown Pastor Becomes Mission Superintendent

Rev. Robert Humphreys pastor of Welsh Presbyterian church in Youngstown resigns to become superintendent of missions for the Ohio and Western Pennsylvania synod. Two fires at Carnegie company South Works in Sharon damage a laboratory and a trestle for about 900 dollars.

Youngstown Robert Humphreys Welsh Presbyterian Church Ohio Western Pennsylvania Carnegie Company Sharon

Circle of ’89 Musicales With Civic Women’s Clubs

A musicale in Greer Music hall under the Circle of ’89 drew strong turnout from city women’s clubs. Mrs. John G. Nothdurft reported on the State Federation convention at Harrisburg and the club’s work, while Governor Stuart and sister hosted visitors. The program featured concerts, readings, and ensembles, followed by numerous social entertainments and club notices.

Circle of ‘89 Greer Music Hall John G. Nothdurft State Federation of Women's Clubs Harrisburg H. G. Dean A. W. Armeen Sara Dana Falls Pautigaey Mosckowski Cubbison Nicklin Walt Bore Schleiffarth Miss Mockel

Lookout Kensington Members Attend Mrs Dora Hunter Anniversary

The Lookout Kensington visited Mrs Dora Hunter on Lyndal street to celebrate their first anniversary but found member Mrs Laura Wright absent. Eighty guests offered birthday wishes and presented towels. Music and lunch followed with plans for an event by Mrs Johanna Bluedorn in Pennsylvania.

Lookout Kensington Dora Hunter Lyndal Street Laura Wright Kensington Johanna Bluedorn Pennsylvania Avenue

Philathea Society Hosts Woman from Euclid Avenue

The Philathea society of Central Presbyterian church was entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Lulu White of Euclid avenue. After the usual program lunch was served. The place of the next meeting will be announced later.

Philathea Society The Central Presbyterian Church Lulu White Euclid Avenue

Money to Loan on Brick Buildings and Stores

Large loans on first mortgages for brick buildings stores and offices. Borrow $10 000 at up to 50 percent of appraised value and 5 4 to 5 percent interest. Inquiries to E E Phillips 1151 2 E Washington Street.

E. E. Phillips Washington Street

Philip Brown to Wed in the Spring

Announcement of the engagement between Miss Jane Allison of Washington Pennsylvania and Mr. Philip Brown of New Castle. The wedding is planned for early spring with social circles expecting a prominent match.

Jane Allison Washington Philip Brown Margaret Allison Brown New Castle Allison Washington Seminary Wilson College Chambersburg

Pretty function at Rearic home

Exceptionally pretty appointments marked a 5 o clock tea hosted by Mrs. Samuel M. Rearie of Wallace avenue. About 40 guests attended in afternoon toilettes. Menu featured a delicious spread with aides including Mrs. W. J. Marshall and several Misses. Flowers and informal entertainment followed with singing recitations and piano. Thursday evening the Rearic couple planned another party.

Samuel M. Rearie Wallace Avenue W. J. Marshall Rebecca Reis Gladys Rhodes Louise Treadwell Frances Moore Caroline Rearke Helen Rearic Edith Moore Caroline Rearis

Willing Workers Meet At Croton Avenue Church

The Willing Workers of the Croton Avenue M E church held its regular monthly meeting at George H. Williams home in Croton avenue Tuesday evening. After a brief business session the group studied Hurlbuts Teachers Training Lessons. Naomi and Earl Williams led musical selections during the social period and lunch was served. The class adjourned to meet January 11.

Croton Avenue M. E George H. Williams Hurlbut Naomi Earl Williams

Local man in charge of new furnace at Aliquippa plant

The first blast furnace at the Jones & Laughlin Aliquippa plant is nearly ready to blow in this week after construction completion. Carl Forkum, son of local residents, heads the furnace with W. H. Lewis as general manager. The unit will produce about 500 tons of pig iron per day.

Aliquippa Jones & Laughlin Company Carl Forkum W. A. Forkum W. H. Lewis

Births and Local Notes From Community Page

Mcaslin born to Clyde Gormley a son. Robert McKnight reported very ill. Margaret West returned home from New Castle visit. Shimp family guests near Princeton. Prayer meeting at McCaslin home Friday. Neshannock U P church services next Sunday. Marie Ray returned from Sharon visit. J C Baker and wife at Marlansburg Baptist church last Sunday.

Clyde Gormley Robert McKnight Margaret West New Castle Samuel Shimp Princeton Wm. McCaslins Neshannock U. P Marie Ray Sharon J. C. Baker Marlansburg Baptist Church

Chicken and biscuit supper at Highland U P church

A chicken and biscuit supper will be served Thursday evening at Highland U P Church from 6 o'clock. Bazaar opens at 1 p.m. Supper costs 35 cents. The item mentions a Sweetheart toilet soap coupon offer starting Monday, Dec 6, with readers directed to ask their grocer.

Highland U. P

Sister Ligour of Villa Marie Laid to Rest

Sister Ligour of Villa Marie, 51, laid to rest Wednesday at the Villa Marie convent cemetery near New Bedford. She died Monday in Canton, Ohio, where a branch institution and school recently opened. She joined the sisterhood 31 years ago at age 20, formerly lived in Pittsburgh area. Friends from Pittsburgh attended. Also noted: Dr E E Higley lectured on Git Grit and Gumption in New Castle. Mrs Merthyne Brownlee moves into Miller property. New Wilmington presbytery released Rev John Gealey of New Bedford U P church. E J McBride and W S Lowers attended.

Johanna Regan Ligourl Villa Marie Convent New Bedford Canton Sisterhood Pittsburg E. E. Higley M. E New Castle United Presbyterian Church

Woman Becomes Insane Over Tin Mill Strike

Mrs Charles Terry of Fruit Avenue South Sharon Pa was found violently insane at home Monday evening with investigators linking her condition to the tin mill strike and open shop worries. She pleaded with husband and son not to return to the mill. a brother has already gone to work there.

South Sharon Charles Terry Fruit Avenue

City moves to purchase land at Mercer and South streets

Council members discussed an option on land at the corner of South Mercer and South streets for fire department use. The option actually expires December 24, not today, prompting plans for an ordinance to authorize the purchase. City officials believe the site remains the best available downtown and cheaper than other options, with prices already rising.

South Mercer South Streets Fire Department Gardner

Bravest Diptheria Prank Quarantines Wooster Frat

Eleven members of the Beta Theta Pi at Wooster University prank Paul Harvey of Youngstown who is ill with diphtheria. Health Officer Lehr quarantines the entire fraternity house and exempts the students from recitations.

Wooster, O Beta Theta Pi Wooster University Paul Harvey Youngstown Lehr

Zellenople Team Seeks Saturday Basketball Game

The Zellenople basketball team aims to schedule a game next Saturday evening with a New Castle team from the same city. The note indicates local club activity and interest in arranging a match.

Zellenople New Castle

Zellenople Team Challenge Raised by Manager

The manager of Zellenople sues to test classy players and arrange a game if the challenge is accepted. To schedule, call Bell 84-1 this evening and ask for the team manager.

Zellenople Bell

Mrs Stratton to Speak at Second United Presbyterian

Mrs J L Stratton county secretary of the Lawrence County Sabbath School association will address a special meeting of teachers and officers at the Second United Presbyterian church Wednesday evening on Sunday school work.

Second United Presbyterian Church J. L. Stratton Lawrence County Sabbath School Association

Child Dies From Iodine Poisoning After Mix-Up

Margaret Grey, 3, daughter of Fred Grey of Youngstown, died yesterday from iodine poisoning after she drank a quantity she mistook for sweet oil provided earlier.

Margaret Fred Grey Youngstown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winter Bros Clothiers Aaa M. J. Young S.S.S. Club Sorosis “Meeting Mather Bros. CO Washington St Circle OF '89 Chaminade Minuet Schumann Saint-Saens Miss Greene Miss Falls John T. Thomas Lydia First Presbyterian Church M. W. Kensington Andrew Young Long Avenue M. and M. Club Ellwood City Samuel Rearke J. N. Blackstone Cascade Street I. O. F. Club Hershey Ira S. Anderson Pulaski N. C. Patterson James K. Hanna George Black Alberta James Patton Edward Frank Nettie Hanna This City Walter Rodawalt Arthur McConnell Luella Martha Mercer Floyd Gilkey John George, Reymond Floyd Blair Grace Hazel Ethel Blair Shenango Township John H. Shaffer Ruth W. B. Anderson NEW Furnace M’caslin Dumb Bells Indian Metzler Sister Ligour Villa Marie South Mercer Street Euwer Euwers China Dolls CUT Glass Books Novelties Teddy Lions Teddy Monkeys Teddy Bears Billikens Euwer’s Hamilton
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