Civil Service Rule Affects Lawrence County Post Offices
Post offices in Enon Pulaski Mount Jackson Princeton Rose Point Neshannock Falls Irish Ripple and Hazel Dell in Lawrence County come under a new civil service rule. The change preserves fourth class clerks and postmasters, allows life tenure barring just cause, and triggers sectional civil service examinations to create eligible lists for vacancies.
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Lawrence County
Enon
Pulaski
Mount Jackson
Princeton
Rose Point
Neshannock Falls
Irish Ripple
Hazel Dell
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Bazaar and Supper at Trinity Church Guild Room
Bread in Guild room of Trinity church presents a bazaar and supper on December 2 and 3. Thursday evening menu includes sliced ham escalloped oysters potato salad butter pineapple sherbet cake coffee jelly. Supper served 5 to 8. Price 35 cents.
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Trinity Church
Mrs Mary Bauman Snyder Exhibits Hand Painted China
Mrs Mary Bauman Snyder holds an exhibit and sale of hand painted china at the New Castle Art store on North Mill Street. All orders will receive prompt attention.
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Mary Bauman Snyder
New Castle
North Mill Street
Card Party for Visiting Girls at Highland Avenue
Mrs. Marie Wilson hosted a card party on Tuesday with visiting girls as honored guests. Nell Jordan, Eyton Jordan, Leta Smith, and Carrie Hamilton attended from Mars, Pittsburg, and Neville Island. About 20 guests played 500. prizes went to Clifford G. Chambers, Archie Smith, and Carrie Hamilton who won the visitor’s prize. A collation followed and Mrs. Wilson had the visitors to dinner earlier.
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Marie Wilson
Highland Avenue
Nell and
Eyton Jordan
Mars
Leta Smith
Pittsburg
Carrie Hamilton
Neville Island
Clifford G. Chambers
Archie Smith
Wilson
Surprise 26th Wedding Anniversary for Moravia Couple
About 100 neighbors and relatives gathered Monday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Gwin of Moravia on their 26th wedding anniversary. Guests included many Gwins and friends from New Castle and New Wilmington, with gifts of a gold purse and keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Gwin
Moravia
Christian Felmeth
Charles Gwin
Ray Gwin
Earl Gwin
Nettie Gwin
Harvey Campbell
Dodds Campbell
James Davis
Ross Lusk
Charles McKinley
D. C. Kennedy
Renfrew Bright
Frank Withrow
Slater McGeehan
James Beacom
Willis Gwin
Dale Gwin
W. R. Martin
Bookshire
Rose Jackson
Lounda Gwin
New Castle
Harriet McGown
Alsworth
New Wilmington
Lizzie Pitzer
J. S. Cross
Youngstown
Samuel Crawford
Walker
W. L. Robb
McCandress
F. W. Cochran
Frank Pitzer
Bert Leslie
William Lusk
Amzi Hennon
McCandless
John Fowler
N. W. Leslie
Ella Brothers
Frank Hill
W. H. Medard
P. N. Brest
John Gwin
McKibben Birthday Party For Edward J McKibben
Mr and Mrs Edward J McKibben hosted a birthday gathering on Finch Street for their son Edward J with music and dancing. Guests included Grace Stewart May Gettings Ada Druschel Mary Scherger Blanche Hogue Bertha Randall Anna Myers and several men led by Abe Marks John Fowler George Rupp John Welker Clyde Myers Frank Fowler William Muse Frew Lutz William Kennedy Robert Price Lowery Marks B Ervin Richards and William Schoenfeld. The hosts presented a sig net ring as a keepsake and refreshments were served.
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Edward 8. McKibben
Finch Street
Edward J
Games
Grace Stewart
May Gettings
Ada Druschel
Mary Scherger
Blanche Hogue
Bertha Randall
Anna Myers
Ollie Graffis
Laura Bender
Ed Wooley
George Myers
Abe Marks
John Fowler
George Rupp
John Welker
Clyde Myers
Frank Fowler
William Muse
Frew Lutz
William Kennedy
Robert Price
Lowery Marks
B. Ervin Richards
William Schoenfeld
Banquet Arrangements Made by Randolph Circle of King’s Daughters
The Randolph circle of King's Daughters met all day and arranged a banquet for the Men's Brotherhood of the First Methodist church to be served Thursday evening December 17. Lunch was served at noon and the circle will meet again next Tuesday.
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Men’s Brotherhood
The
First Methodist Church
Randolph Circle of
King’s Daughters
Mrs Beisel Hosts Card Party for Local Friends
Mrs. Benjamin Beisel of Wallace avenue entertained a dozen friends informally at cards Tuesday evening. The hostess served refreshments and an out of town guest, Mrs. Mary Shipler of Mercer, attended.
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Benjamin Beisel
Wallace Avenue
Mary Shipler
Mercer
Surprise Anniversary Visit Brightens Paul Bradley Home
Paul Bradley welcomed about 30 schoolmates on Tuesday evening for his twelfth birthday. The gathering featured a long social evening, a lunch, and music by older guests. Multiple local clubs and individuals announced entertainments in coming days at various homes and venues.
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Paul Bradley
Miss Bertha Clark Hosts I B H Kensington Gathering
Miss Bertha Clark of Fulkerson Street entertained the I B H Kensington Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed needlework and refreshments. The date for the next meeting will be announced later.
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Bertha Clark
Fulkerson Street
I. B. H. Kensington
Mrs Jameson Invites Guests to Reception on December 10
Mrs David Jameson of North Jefferson Street issues invitations for a reception at her home next Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. The event is hosted at her residence and invites are extended to friends and neighbors.
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David Jameson
North Jefferson Street
Basket Club Meeting Postponed to December 7
The Basket club meeting scheduled for Friday evening with Mr and Mrs John M Butz of West Grant street has been postponed until Monday evening December 7.
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Basket Club
John M., Butz
West Grant Street
Garvin Hosts Card Evening for William Kirkland in Denver
Mr and Mrs Edward Garvin of Boyles Avenue entertained a small group of friends on Tuesday evening in honor of William Kirkland of Denver Colorado The diversion was 500 and refreshments were served
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Edward Garvin
Boyles Avenue
William Kirkland
Denver
Col
Ladies Aid meeting at Crofton Avenue Methodist Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the Cro ton avenue Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 in the church parlors. This is the regular monthly business meeting.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Croton Avenue Methodist Church
Harlan Couple Leave City for Florida Winter
Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Harlan of this city depart for Jacksonville Florida to spend the winter season.
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Frank D. Harlan
City
Jacksonville, Fla
Marriage License Granted in Pittsburg
A marriage license was granted at Pittsburg to Jennie Golding of Pittsburg and Samuel Levin of this city.
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Pittsburg
Jennie Golding
Samuel Levin
Mrs Louis Gordon Hosts Highland 500 Club Gathering
Mrs Louis Gordon of Shenango Street will entertain the Highland 500 club on Thursday afternoon.
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Louis Gordon
Shenango Street
Highland 500 Club
Card Club Meeting Postponed After Local Dance
The 1908 Card club meeting scheduled for Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Jackson of Leasure avenue is postponed one week due to the New Castle club dance.
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Card Club
R. W. Jackson
Leasure Avenue
New Castle
Wednesday Morning Musical Club Holds Session with Mrs Harris
The executive board met in a business session with Mrs. D R Harris of North Jefferson Street Tuesday afternoon.
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Wednesday Morning Musical Club
D. R. Harris
North Jefferson Street
Miss Belle Fleming Attends Junior Set Dance in Sharon
Miss Belle Fleming of Park Avenue attended a Monday evening dance hosted by the Junior Set in Sharon.
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Belle Fleming
Park Avenue
Sharon
Personal notices of births illnesses and visits
Born to Mont E Remley of Cumberland Avenue a girl. Hugh Boyd of Pittsburg Street has relapsed after illness. Mrs R G Boak of Crawford Avenue has returned from Uniontown. L B Bixler of Santa Cruz California visits his uncle and aunt F J Perry Winter Avenue. Miss Bertha Moncrief and WBtha Smith leave for visit with Mrs J J Smith Clarksburg. W V.
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Mont E. Remley
Cumberland Avenue
Hugh Boyd
Pittsburg Street
R. G. Boak
Crawford Avenue
Uniontown
L. B. Bixler
Santa Cruz
Cal
F. J. Perry
Winter Avenue
Bertha Moncrief
Wbtha Smith
Begin Your Christmas Selections Today for Best Satisfaction
The notice urges readers to start choosing gifts now to ensure better service and higher satisfaction on Christmas Eve. It emphasizes timely shopping and planning to capitalize on improved availability and attentiveness.
Serenade and wagon ride honor Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroader
C C Sullivan night yardmaster for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad and wife Grace Cook received a hearty serenade and wagon procession from 150 to 200 employees and friends Tuesday night. They recently wed two weeks prior and are staying with Grace's mother on Croton avenue. The parade lasted about an hour and featured red fire horns and cow bells, ending with a kitchen cabinet gift from the P L E workers.
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Cc. C. Sullivan
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
Grace Cook
Lake Erie
Cook Home
Local youths return home after extended work stint
Herman Hilderbrand of Court street returns from Tennessee and West Virginia where he worked for over a year to spend time at home. Mr. and Mrs. John Knox of North East conclude a visit with Ira Wagner and his wife on Court street.
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Herman Hilderbrand
Solomon Hilderbrand
Court Street
Tennessee
W. Virginia
John Knox
North East
Ira Wagner
Local Social News From Bessemer Area
Births and visits highlight a Bessemer page with Henry Booksing born to Mr and Mrs August Nord Moravia on business in town. Lydia Shogren visits Youngstown. C O Nord and sons Dewey and Leonard in Youngstown on business. Oyster supper by B S A lodge draws crowds. Tom Richards Hillsville visits Mrs M M Ferre. Thanksgiving program at the school and a hall dance planned for Friday December 4 with music. Misses Hilda Nelson and Anna are noted.
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Henry Booksing
Moravia
Lydia Shogren
Youngstown
C. O. Nord
Dewey
Leonard
A. Lodge
Tom Richards
Hillsville
M. M. Ferre
Good Music
Hilda Nelson
Anna
Proposed state pension measure sparks cross-county outrage
Lawrence county veterans receive copies of a proposed pension bill granting six dollars per month to soldiers who enlisted from the state and resided there six months before applying. Critics say it injustly excludes Pennsylvania veterans who served in Ohio regiments or enlisted across state lines. A similar bill was vetoed last session for technical defects. December 11. Oysters served. proceeds for church.
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Lawrence County
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Eastbrook Social Notes Mention Thanksgiving Visits
Eastbrook notices list Eleanor McGeehan visiting her Wes ley sister in law Parker Cal vi n Lee Mrs Christina Chambers with son James and wife in New Castle plus visits by Mrs C W Dinsmore Mrs B W Welker Mrs Edward Snodgrass and son Charles from Pittsburg Cora Hutchinson with A L and Bessie McIntire of Columbiana and Bert Dinsmore with family visiting Kings Chapel churches ladies plan a bazaar Friday afternoon
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N. O. Allen
S. Frankenberg
Scott
Volant
Blanche Lusk
New Castle
Thomas Chambers
William Campbell
Nellie
Jackson Center
Campbell
Joseph Campbell
Ellison
Eastbrook United Presbyterian Church
Alice Hutchinson
Rennerdale
Pearl
Bess Hutchinson
Eleanor McGeehan
Calvin Lee
Wesley, Pa
C. W. Dinsmore
B. W. Welker
Christina Chambers
James
John Crowl
Carl Brown
Edward Snodgrass
Charles
Pittsburg
H. M. Wilson
Cora Hutchinson
A. L
Bessie McIntire
Columbiana
Bert Dinsmore
Jackson Clark
Kings Chapel
William Kirkland Guest at Highland U P Church visit
William Kirkland of Beaver is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Garvin on Boyles Avenue at Highland U P Church on Tuesday December 8.
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William Kirkland
Beaver
Edward Garvin
Boyles Avenue
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China
Oxford
Bagster, International and
Nelson's
Episcopal
Metzler
Randolph
Circle
Cassius Finney
Kensington
Anna Rae
West Washingte Rains
Nixon Club
J. D. F. Newell
North Mercer Street
New Cassie Club
Masonic Temple
Myrtle McClure
Utopia Club
Andy McBride
Neshannock Avenue
S. S. S. Kensington
Ladies League
Protected Home Circle
Jennie Cameron
Denver Avenue
Fanny Baney
Wabash Avenue
D. of A. Kensington
Rachel Rebekah
H. E. Golder
Phillips Place
Castelonian Club
Lou Gordon
Highland 500
Euwer
Euwer’s
Mather Bros.co
Mather Bros. CO
East Washington Street
C. C. Sullivan
Bessemer
August Nord
G.W. Veach & CO
New Castle, Pa
Gil City, Pa
Pennsyl
Eastbrook
Highland U. P. Church
Heiskell
Johnston, Holloway & Company
Commerce St
Philadelphia
Polloge
Mercer ST
Empress
Paisley Drug
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