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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
3
M W Leslie was elected president of the Lawrence County Sabbath School association to fill the unexpired term of Prof I L Smith who recently moved from the city. P L Craig elected to the executive committee vacancy. M W Leslie H I McKee and Mrs J L Stratton chosen finance committee to send out annual statements.
A lull in social life precedes Christmas as many see holiday preparations. The week features numerous club meetings and entertainments with readings, Kensington clubs, moose events, oratorio society, and receptions scheduled across homes and churches. Local families host circles, luncheons, and dances throughout the period.
Mrs Charlies Carr of Youngstown spent Sunday with relatives in the city. Miss Florence White goes to Pittsburg to stay until next Saturday. Leo Griffith returns from Chicago where he was best man at a large wedding last week. Miss Agnes Wallace returns from a visit with Elizabeth Brown in Pittsburg. Mrs G B Miller slowly recovers from nervous trouble. Misses Hester Bryson and Beatrice Chambers visit Mr and Mrs Edward Lowry in Youngstown. Mrs A B White and daughter Mary return from visit with Rev N A White of Greenville. Miss Elizabeth Patterson returns to Westminster College after weekend with her parents. Miss Emma Craig shows improvement after illness.
A fur display event invites all to visit Stritmater Store for children’s furs and a fine assortment from New York and Detroit furriers tomorrow Tuesday.
The Lawrence chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution elected officers including Regent Mrs. Elizabeth Royce and Vice Regent Miss Jeannie Morgan. Ellen Long and Olivia Griffith chaired discussions on James Fenimore Cooper and the Pilot by Cooper. The next meeting is set for January with Mrs. T A Kimes.
Music lovers and readers will attend the Special Grand Concert company of Ithaca N Y at the Y M C A Tuesday evening. rl G Thornton readers fame will perform The Doctor in ten parts. Miss Blanche Ireland soprano and Miss Lara Pickering pianist lead the program with Master Lee Jenks violinist.
New Castle lodge No. 69 B P O E held a sorrow service in the opera house with 300 members and many guests. Rabbi J Leon ard Levy of Pittsburg delivered the address Gone But Not Forgotten and reflected on memory and virtue alongside a roll call of the dead. Norris Mitch iel spoke on the year’s departed, followed by prayers, benediction, and music by the Elks orchestra and local soloists.
In November 195 prisoners faced Mayor Harry J. Lusk and paid $376 in fines. Revenue from fines licenses and permits totaled $438. Police workload included 60 drunks and 44 suspicious persons among others. outcomes listed include 2 jailed and 40 ordered to leave the city with multiple other dispositions.
Harrisburg Pa December 7 The state game commission urges shortening the open season for killing game to protect species It proposes a start date November 6 and a closing date not later than December 15.
Dr and Mrs Allan Hyde of Sharon hosted a dinner for the summer bride and groom who recently returned from abroad. Mr and Mrs Charles Pearson and daughter Mary of Sharon dined with Frank Hyde of The X Y Z. The X Y Z girls were hosted by Mrs D C Lindley on North Jefferson street with Miss Dowler and Mrs Paul Mueller as guests. The sewing and refreshments plan the next entertainments by Mrs William Miller Wardrop. Bean supper directed by Mrs J C Hoye and Mrs C L Finney at the Y M C A draws a large crowd. the auxiliary plans a Friday meeting at 3 30 PM.
The dances committee plans a December 10 event in Gilmore hall as the last party before the holidays to engage the younger set. The South Side W C T U will meet Tuesday at Grace M E church on Reynolds street at 7 PM.
Notice states a gathering at Highland United Presbyterian church on Tuesday December 8 with details limited to the occasion and time readable from the brief fragment.
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