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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

21

Reception at the Jameson Home Delights Society Guests

Mrs. David Jameson hosted a large Thursday reception at her North Jefferson Street residence attended by about 200 friends. She received in a black gown, with aides Mrs. John H. Lamb Mrs. T. J Glenn and Mrs. James T. Ray assisting. The new home was open for the party with flowers and yellow white dining room decor.

David Jameson North Jefferson Street T. J Glenn James T. Ray

Card Club Hosts Yuletide Gathering in Local Home

Yuletide decorations graced the home of Mr and Mrs R W Jackson of Leasure avenue Thursday evening hosting the 1908 Card club. Mrs BE Hileman and EB M D Quig won the favors. Refreshments were served. In three weeks Mr and Mrs E M D Quig of Highland avenue will entertain the club.

R. W. Jackson Leasure Avenue Card Club BE. EB. Hileman EB. M. D. Quig E. M. D. Quig Highland Avenue

Christmas Dance Plans for City Youths Highlight Holiday Festivities

Within two weeks many college and boarding school students return home for the holidays. Invitations issued for a Christmas dance at Mikado hall on December 25 expect about 100 couples and numerous out of town guests. The Lawrence club hosts the second winter dance that evening, with more events likely from other social groups.

Fellows and High School Committee Mikado Hall Lawrence Club

Rachel Rebekah lodge elects officers for No 49

The Rachel Rebekah lodge No 49 chose officers led by Noble Grand Mrs Ethel Whiting and Vice Grand Mrs Harriet Knowling. Installation is set for Thursday December 24 and the regular social meets next Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Stevenson circle at First Methodist discussed Japan with Mrs Jesse Cooper hosting. Mrs Craig Steen will host the circle on January 14.

Rachel Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Ethel Whiting Harriet Knowling Locke Prudence Hay Anna Crowe Anna Crawshaw Japan Stevenson First Methodist Church Jesse Cooper North Street Frank Rutter Jennie Forquer Craig Steen

Neshannock Avenue Club Hosts Cards and Lunch

Mrs. Albert Zahnizer of Newark visited as an out of town guest while Mr. and Mrs. Hugus hosted the Neshannock Avenue club. After a brisk contest favors went to Mrs. H. G. Dean Mrs. Charles H. Johnson Dr. Harry W. McKee and A. M. Brown. A choice lunch was served and the next meeting place will be announced later.

Albert Zahnizer Newark N. J William K. Hugus Shaw Street Neshannock Avenue H. G. Dean Charles H. Johnson Harry W. McKee A. M. Brown

Euchre Night at McCormick Home Draws 18 Guests

A group of 18 friends gathered Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCormick on East Long Avenue for euchre. High scores went to Mrs. McGinley and John Stadley, with lunch served late by Mrs. McCormick and her daughter Nellie.

Thomas McCormick East Long Avenue

Elbaicos Club Girls Gather for Social Evening

Sewing and social conversation drew the Elbaicos club girls to the home of Miss Anna Elliott on Lincoln Avenue Thursday evening. Lunch was served. The next meeting will be after the holidays with Miss Frances Flynn of West Washington Street as hostess.

Elbaicos Club Anna Elliott Lincoln Avenue Frances Flynn West Washington Street

Taka Kensington Club Hosts Sewing Afternoon

The Taka Kensington members enjoyed a Thursday gathering hosted by Mrs. John Jones on Boyles Avenue with sewing and refreshments. Mrs. Joseph Perkins assisted the hostess, and in four weeks Mrs. George Parker of Alls Street will host the club.

Taka Kensington John Jones Boyles Avenue Joseph Perkins George Parker Alls Street

High School Dance Draws Large Gilmore Hall Crowd

A large and enthusiastic crowd attended the dance in Gilmore hall Thursday evening. Music was excellent. The committee plans a Christmas party with the Fellows on Christmas evening December 25.

Gilmore Hall

Miss Stockman and Miss Thom Visit Greenville Social Circuit

Miss Isabelle Stockman of Pittsburg and Miss Hazel Thom of Charter street will spend about a week in Greenville visiting friends and attending numerous social functions.

Isabelle Stockman Pittsburg Street Hazel Thomas Charter Street Greenville

Harmony couple wed in private ceremony at Dr Miller home

Miss Mamie Schantz and Mr Fred Schopp of Harmony were married Thursday evening at 7 at the residence of Dr J H Miller pastor of St Johns Evangelical Lutheran church. Miss Margaret Douglas and Thomas G Douglas attended. The couple will reside in Harmony after the ceremony.

J. H. Miller St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Harmony Mamie Schantz Fred Schopp Margaret Douglas Thomas G. Douglas

Etude Music Club Studies Schumann at Onstott Home

The Etude Music club met at Andrew Onstott’s home Thursday evening to study the life of Schumann. Members in the program included Misses Lola Onstott Edith Matthews Helen Hughes Mina Matthews Clare Robinson Elizabeth Katherine Matthews Marie Hughes Frances Moore Laura Allison and Harry Thompson.

Etude Music Club Andrew Onstott Schumann Lola Onstott Edith Matthews Helen Hughes Mina Matthews Clare Robinson Elizabeth Katherine Matthews Marie Hughes Frances Moore Laura Allison Harry Thompson

Bryson Street Tea Hostess Hosts Miss Funk Recital

Mrs. Charles F. Walker of Bryson street in Youngstown entertained guests at a Wednesday afternoon tea. The program featured artist Miss Marjorie Funk a pupil of Martin of New York whose performance charmed the audience. Miss Funk is a cousin of Miss Grace Love of Pine street whom she visits frequently.

Charles F. Walker Bryson Street Youngstown Marjorie Funk Martin New York

Miss Eleanor Stritmater Guests Cousin at City

Miss Eleanor Stritmater is guest of cousin Miss Leah Jonas, seen The Golden Butterfly at Nixon theater. Mrs D T Jonas of Crafton will spend Sunday with sister Mrs Warren Stritmater in the city.

Eleanor Stritmater Leah Jonas All Nixon Theater D. T. Jonas Crafton Warren Stritmater

Mrs. W. M. Wardrop Hosts W 8S P Club Theater Outing

Mrs. William Miller Wardrop of North Jefferson Street will entertain the W. 8S. P. club members who will form a theater party to view the play Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.

William Miller Wardrop N. Jefferson Street Wiggs Cabbage Patch

Miss Louanna Harris Hosts G. S. Girls This Friday

Miss Louanna Harris of Centennial street will entertain the G. S. girls this Friday evening, inviting members to a social gathering at her residence.

Louanna Harris Centennial Street G. S

Handkerchiefs and Embroidered Goods Advertised

A brief ad notes 25c and up handkerchiefs and a line of fancy embroidered goods and novelties. The listing highlights affordable fabric items and decorative trim likely aimed at shoppers seeking small, ornate accessories.

To try our good all pork sausage sold here

An advertisement promotes a pork sausage product from J C Sanderson at 70 Pittsburgh Street, urging customers to try their best.

J.C. Sanderson Pittsourg Street

Lookout Kensington Hears from Mrs Ella Tryhall

The Lookout Kensington met with Mrs. Ella Tryhall of 304 Pittsburg Street yesterday. Lunch was served. No further meetings will occur until after the holidays.

Lookout Kensington Ella Tryhall Pittsburg Street

Misses Bryson and Chambers Due Back From Visit

Misses Hester Bryson and Beatrice Chambers of Sheridan avenue are expected home Friday after spending the past week with Mr and Mrs Robert Lowry of senor.

Hester Bryson Beatrice Chambers Sheridan Avenue Robert Lowry Senor Friay

Highland 500 Club to Meet Next Wednesday Afternoon

The Highland 500 club will be entertained next Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. BE M. D. Quig of Highland Avenue.

Highland 500 Club BE. M. D. Quig Highland Avenue

Ten Cent Supper at First U. P. Church Benefit

A Saturday supper event at First United Presbyterian Church offers roast beef potatoes peas cold slaw pickles jelly bread butter and apple pie for twenty five cents from 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds support church needs.

U. P

Supper at First U. P. Church Saturday Evening

A hot supper will be served at the First U. P. Church this Saturday evening December 12 from 5 to 8 o'clock. Price 25 cents for adults with children charged as in previous notices.

U. P

Russia Balkans Stance Denies War Image in Balkans Talks

St Petersburg dispatch reports Foreign Minister Iswolski will assert Russia did not consent to Austria’s annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The prepared address rejects charges of collusion with Vienna and notes Russia France and England seek compensation for the Balkan states. Austria’s reply to Russia’s Balkan conference note shows greater conciliation than expected, signaling readiness to discuss the conference scope with European chancelleries.

United Press ST. Petersburg Russia Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Iswolski Balkan France England Balkan States Iswoski

Adam God James Sharp in Kansas City Shootings

James Sharp, self styled Adam God leader of a fanatical group, is jailed in Kansas City after a street confrontation last Tuesday that killed five people including Patrolman Mulone and bystander A. J. Selzer. He was wounded in both hands and captured near Monticello while sleeping in a haystack. His arrest follows a police roundup of most of his band as investigations continue.

United Press Kansas City James Sharp Adam God Band of Fanatics Sharp Monticello Mulone A. J. Selzer Stander Louis Pratt

Mrs Abbie Rice to Move to Boston After Trial

Mrs Abbie Rice who testified in the Omaha murder trial plans to become a resident of Boston. Her husband Irving Rice has begun furnishing a home for her there. The couple, once separated, reconciled during the trial and she will stay in Des Moines for now.

United Press Boston Abbie Rice Charles Davis Frederick Austin Omaha Irving Rice Rice

Charges of Murder in Arkansas Child Deaths

Memphis chemist Dr. William Krauss reports finding five grains of strychnine in the stomachs of Ona and Edith McBroom ages six and eight. He states the overall condition of the organs indicates murder. William McBroom of Marked Tree Arkansas is jailed in Jonesboro and denies the charge.

United Press Memphis Tenn William Krauss Ona Edith McBroom William McBroom Marked Tree Ark Krauss McBroom Jonesboro

Personal notes from Newark and nearby towns

Mrs. Albert Zahniser of Newark New Jersey is a guest of Mr and Mrs George Zahniser of Highland avenue. Mrs William Wardrop of North Jefferson street is visiting Friday with Mrs John E Shaw of East end Pittsburg. E C Bennett of Greenville is in the city visiting his sisters Miss Mary Bennett and Miss Rebecca Bennett of Falls street. Mr Bennett is a former resident of New Castle.

Albert Zahniser Newark, N. J George Zahniser Highland Avenue William Wardrop North Jefferson Street John E. Shaw East End Pittsburg E. C. Bennett Greenville Mary and Rebecca Bennett Falls Street Mr. Bennett New Castle

Imported bisque doll free with Grand Union offer

A free beautiful imported doll with a bisque head and movable eyes is offered along with 1 pound Grand Union Baking Powder. Customers are invited to view dolls with 1 pound of 60 cent tea at Grand Union Tea Co. located at 6 West Washington Street. Bell 858.

Grand Union Grand Union Tea Co West Washington Street Bell Phone

Familiar Sign Sparks Barroom Dispute Over Patron

A barroom quarrel erupts over a man who is drunk but considered "all right" by the barkeep. The boss orders not to serve him another drink as onlookers note the man’s claims about his respectable family.

Dust solidification patent installed at Struthers blast furnace

The Ramsey Smith patent for solidifying dust is being installed at the Struthers blast furnace to preserve the dust and extract the iron.

Ramsey-Smith Struthers

Pazo Ointment Guarantees Fast Relief For Piles

An advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures itching bleeding and prolapsed piles in 6 to 14 days with money back. A meeting is set for Sunday afternoon at 4 at the A M E Zion Church to organize a Women’s Christian Temperance Union chapter.

New York Shopkeeper Markets Dirigible Balloons for Sale

On Broadway a New York shop displays dirigible balloons as saleable luxury items. The automobile showroom features hanging signs offering practical balloon models, signaling the start of commercial use in aerial navigation, with interested buyers shown working models.

New York Broadway Gay White Way

First US airships offered for sale by shopkeeper Bowman

Sidney B. Bowman, manager of the Clement-Bayard agency, expresses pride at being the first shopkeeper to offer airships for sale in the United States.

Sidney B. Bowman Clement-Bayard Company United States

Delicatessen Offers Butter Eggs Oysters and Coffee Deal

The Delicatessen at 34 South Mill street advertises creamery butter 34c per lb eggs 34c per dozen oysters 30c per quart and coffee 2 lbs for 25c. Delivery via Bell 381. Crawford Hoyt and sister Miss May Hoyt of North Jefferson street and Mrs A M Brown of Lincoln avenue are Pittsburg visitors Friday.

Delicatessen South Mill Street Bell Phone Crawford Hoyt May Hoyt North Jefferson Street A. M. Brown Lincoln Avenue Pittsburg

Wreck on B and O at Harmony Junction

A loaded hay car on an east bound B and O freight jumped the track at Harmony Junction opposite the Pythian home, blocking traffic briefly. The wrecked car nearly pressed onto the New Castle and Harmony street railway tracks. Also mentions visitors Mrs. H. E. Brown of Philadelphia and Mrs. A. T. Wilson of Allegheny visiting Mrs. Charles Mehard.

Harmony Junction Pythian Home New Castle Harmony Street H. E. Brown Philadelphia A. T. Wilson Allegheny Charles Mehard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kodaks Metzler Biles E. Washington Street Union National Bank Louig Avenue Empress Paisley Blevins Love & Megown Washington and Mill Streets Fia A. M. E. Zion Church Cc. T. U N. Y Harmony Jct
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