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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

Page

3

Informal Event for New York Visitor Honors Rochester Guests

Mrs William M Brown of East street hosted the Girls club at her mother Mrs Amanda Foltzs home on West Grant street Wednesday afternoon creating a chance for friends to meet a New York visitor Mrs John Chapman. The contest attracted 500 attendees with favors awarded to Miss Margaret Cubbison Miss Anna Miller and Mrs Frank K Woodworth of Rochester New York.

William M. Brown East Street Amanda Foltz West Grant Street John Chapman New York City Margaret Cubbison Anna Miller Frank K. Woodworth Rochester N. Y Bert Smiley Franklin Margaret Brown Smithfield Street L. C. Brinton Pittsburg Street East End Pittsburg John L. Camblin Wallace Avenue Arthur B. Kelley Olive Rugh North Jefferson Street

Pride of New Castle elects officers in lodge hall

The Pride of New Castle No. 129 L L O L held its annual officer election in the Junior Order hall. Advisory board includes Frank Woodworth William Shields and Robert Jamison. Officers chosen are Worthy mistress Nettie Marshall Deputy mistress Margaret Rigby Recording secretary Ella Cromwell Financial secretary Mildred Abel Treasurer Belle Hopwood Chaplain Mamie Riddie Conductress Alice Patchell Assistant conductress Josephine Rick Inside Guard Lizzie Stewart Outside guard Pattie Beaman Trustees: Fannie Baney three years Nettie Sweet one year.

New Castle Frank Woodworth William Shields Robert Jamison Nettie Marshall Margaret Rigby Ella Cromwell Mildred Abel Belle Hopwood Mamie Riddie Alice Patchell Josephine Rick Lizzie Stewart Pattie Beaman Fannie Baney Nettie Sweet

Quiet Wedding in Shousetown Unites Margaret Chapin and J Mede Lininger

Miss Margaret R. Chapin daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Chapin of Neshannock township wed J Mede Lininger of Sharon district attorney elect of Mercer county. Rev J M Mealy of Neshannock Presbyterian church officiated. They will reside in Mercer.

Shousetown Margaret R. Chapin Thomas Chapin Neshannock Township J. Mede Lininger Sharon Mercer County J. M. Mealy Neshannock

Dances and Dinners Highlight City Weekend

Friday and Saturday feature a large dance in Gilmore hall hosted by Prof. Frank Gil more. The Fellows' high school dance takes place in Mikado hall and the Lawrence club hosts its Christmas dance. Numerous family dinners occur citywide. Saturday includes a meeting of the Daughters of Lydia at the First Presbyterian church parlors.

Gilmore Hall Frank Gilmore Mikado Hall Lawrence Club Lydia First Presbyterian Church

Christmas Family Gathering Hinted By Norris Street Notice

Mrs. Bessie Evans of Norris street will entertain her children and grandchildren over Christmas. The gathering includes Mrs. Ada Billiet of Memphis Tennessee Mrs. Robert King Miss Margaret and after Robert King of St. Louis Missouri with Mr and Mrs. Martin Cargill of Youngstown and William Evans of this city.

Bessie Evans Norris Street Ada Billiet Memphis Tenn Robert King Margaret St. Louis Martin Cargill Youngstown William Evans

Miss Elva Willener Hosts Primitive Methodist Sunday Class

Elva B Willener of Agnew street entertained her Sunday school class at the Primitive Methodist church on Wednesday evening. Eleven guests attended including eight members. Games and music entertained the group. Refreshments were served and each guest received a small favor.

Elva B. Willener Agnew Street Primitive Methodist Church

Richardson Family Plans Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs Alexander Richardson and daughters of Highland avenue along with Eugene Richardson and daughter Margaret of New York will spend Christmas with Alexander Richardson Jr and family of Rochester New York.

Alexander Richardson Lulu Nettie Alice Highland Avenue Eugene Richardson Margaret New York Alexander Richardson, Jr Rochester N. Y

Current Events Circle Meets at Crawford Avenue

The 1906 Current Events circle met with Mrs. Charles G. Martin of Crawford Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Topics were discussed and the next meeting is set for two weeks later with Mrs. J. Lee McFate of the West Side extension.

Charles G. Martin Crawford Avenue J. Lee McFate West Side Extension

Alameda Club Holds Meeting in Hughes Hall

Members gathered in Hughes hall to observe the usual order of procedure and plan the next meeting for Wednesday of next week.

Alameda Club Hughes Hall

Party for Sister-in-Law Held by Amanda Greer

Miss Amanda Greer of North Jefferson Street hosts an afternoon party at her home on Saturday January 2:30 PM honoring her sister-in-law Mrs Herbert Greer of Morgantown West Virginia.

Amanda Greer North Jefferson Street Herbert Greer Morgantown W. Va

Turkey and Strawberry Shortcake Dinner at Elliott's

Turkey and strawberry shortcake featured tomorrow at Elliott's restaurant located on 23 South Mill Street. The event invites locals for a homey dinner with seasonal desserts and savory fare.

Elliott's Restaurant South Mill Street Elliott's

Christmas Day Family Dinners Filled With Reunions

Local families plan large Christmas dinners and gatherings with relatives from multiple towns. Notables include the Perry, Johnson, Brown, Ralph, Raney, Davidson, Fullerton, Foulke, Mart in, Reed, Munnell, and Pyle households hosting extended kin and guests across East North Street to Jamestown New York.

Samuel Perry East North Street Perry Morehead Long Harbison Charles H. Johnson Highland Avenue Phillips Johnson Fred Davidson Mary Davidson Eva Wallace Averiua Wampum Margaret Brown Smithfeld Street Bert Smiley Franklin C. EB. Fullerton Coverts Station C. W. Foulke Croton Avenue Richard Bard Craig Street Pittsburg Carrie Crawford Hoyt Block Crawford J. S. Martin Park Avenue L. Kelley Northside George Smith Blaine Street Mitchell Samuel Baldwin Baldwin Carl Reed Wallace Avenue Jamestown N. Y Reid English William Marquis Neshannock Avenue Mayne Howard Munnell Milton Street Munnell Charles G. Martin Crawford Avenue David Bradford Walnut ‘Street Martin Alonzo Martin Beaver Township David S. Pyle Butler Avenue Sankey James Kegg Love Grant Street

Christmas Party With W S P Club In Wallace Avenue Home

Mrs Russell Urmson hosted the W S P club on Wednesday afternoon with a tree as the centerpiece. Guests enjoyed needlework and a dining room collation, each receiving a box of candy. honor guests included Miss Mary Mossman Mrs Fred Davidson and Mrs Jno Huston. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs William Waddington.

Russell Urmson Wallace Avenue W. S. P. Club Mary, Mossman Fred Davidson Jno. Huston William Waddington Wildwood Avenue

Return from southern trip with Admiral Book guests

Dr. R. A. Wallace of North Jefferson Street Hon W. D. Wallace of Wallace Avenue and C. C. Dickson of West Grant Street have returned from a San Antonio visit as guests of Rear Admiral Book They also toured New Orleans and spent ten days aboard the Admiral's boat enjoying fishing and hunting with an excellent time reported

R. A. Wallace North Jefferson Street W. D. Wallace Wallace Avenue C. C. Dickson West Grant Street San Antonio Tex Admiral Book New Orleans

Twilight club card party at Mrs Phillips home

Mrs M S Phillips of County Line Street hosted the Twilight club for a card party on Wednesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs C A Turner and Mrs W L Texter. Refreshments were served with help from Misses Phillips, sisters-in-law. Next meeting will be at Mrs C A Turner on Kurtz Street.

M. S. Phillips County Line Street Twilight Club C. A. Turner W. L. Texter Misses Phillips Kurtz Street

Dorothy Duff Hosts Afternoon Card Party

Miss Dorothy Duff of North Mercer street invites guests to a Saturday afternoon card party at her home on January 2.

Dorothy Duff North Mercer Street

Girls Club Aids Volunteers for Christmas Celebration

The Girls club contributed a sum of money to Captain Young of the Volunteers to support the Christmas festivities.

Captain Young The Volunteerse

Late Buyers Retail Hours Christmas Day

A note from Mather Bros Co Jewelers states the store will stay open until noon on Christmas day to accommodate late buyers. William Lochner of Oak Street is reportedly in with grip.

William Lochner Oak Street Grip

Local residents make holiday visits across cities

Personal notices list numerous Ellwood City residents and relatives visiting family in Pittsburgh Cleveland Latrobe Greensburg and other towns for Christmas and holidays. Names include T Johnston Clara Bullock Warren Boon Lucy Miller Adelaide Jackson Knox Rugh and many more with travels to Beaver Falls Neville Island and Alma branches.

Realty Transfers Announced in Local Deeds List

Local property transfers include M Lee Gailey to Gertrude Patt erson in Second ward for 1 dollar. Stevenson to Western Allegheny Railway Co in Slippery Rock for 812 dollars and James Stevenson to same company in Slippery rock. John Munnell to Western Allegheny Railway Co in Slipperyrock. David Locke to Myrtle Sappington in Second ward for 1 dollar. Ellen Crowther to Myrtle Sappington in Union for 1 dollar. S Vangarder to Harold French in Perry for 450 dollars. Elsie Garvin to Harold French in Hazel Dell for 1 dollar. B Y Fife to Jacob Wilber in Union for 1 dollar. Martha Marshall to Jessie Anderson for 1 dollar. Fannie Wood to Harriet McClung in Pulaski for 500 dollars. James Rowland to Elmer Wright in Mahoning for 6000 dollars.

M. Lee Gailey Gertrude May Patterson Second Ward Thomas M. Stevenson Western Allegheny Railway Company Slipperyrock James W. Stevenson John J. Munnell Western Alleeg Railway Company David M. Locke Myrtle M. Sappington Ellen Crowther Union C. Vangarder Harold G. French Perry Elsie J. Garvin Hazel Dell B. Y. Fife Jacob W. Wilber Martha I. Marshall Jessie M. Anderson Fannie J. Wood Harriet E. McClung Pulaski James K. Rowland Elmer Wright Mahoning

Mountain Ash Glee Club Concert in Youngstown

The Mountain Ash Glee club is to give a concert in Youngstown Saturday December 26 in the Park theater.

Mountain Ash Youngstown The Park Theater

Deaths of the Day Mrs Sophia Keast

The remains of Mrs Sophia Keast, highly esteemed in the city, were laid to rest Wednesday at Greenwood cemetery. Services at her Neshannock avenue home were led by Dr E B Higley and Rev Fred Clutton. Her life was praised for its goodness and influence. Pallbearers included a son and five sons in law.

Sophia Keast Greenwood Cemetery Neshannock Avenue E. B. Higley M. E. Church Fred Clutton Higley

City Should Carry Its Own Insurance Says Shaffer

Councilman A. R. Shaffer proposed that the city assume its own insurance risks during a property committee session. He noted close building proximity to the fire department and the department’s efficiency lessen city risk if insurance is dropped. Annual insurance costs for the city run about 280 dollars and his idea drew attention.

A. R. Shaffer Shaffer

Hillsville Band Performs First Public Concert

The Hillsville band gave its first appearance since organization, performing a short program at the Hillsville school house. Under Prof D'Orsi of New Castle, members showed notable improvement and proficiency with their instruments.

Hillsville Prof D'Orsi New Castle

Declaration of Mrs Adelaide Gaston in 1908

Adelaide Gaston swears before an Alabama or Pennsylvania alderman that she has never spoken ill of Frank C Gaston or anyone employed by him and has no information detrimental to his character. Sworn December 19, 1908, before Alderman O H P Green.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lawrence A. D Adelaide Gaston Frank C. Gaston Adelaid Gaston A.D O. H. P. Green

Delicatessen Ad Lists Butter Eggs Oysters and More

Fresh country butter 34c per pound best creamery butter 384¢ per pound strictly fresh country eggs 39c per doz No 1 candled eggs 34c per doz solid Meat oysters 80c per qt dressed chickens 17c per pound good coffee 2 pounds for 25c at the Delicatessen Store Coliseum Building 34 South Mill Street Bell phone 381 Delivery offered.

Coliseum Bldg So. Mill St Bell Phone

Mather Bros COO Announces Late Buyer Accommodation

The Mather Bros C O O at 113 Be Washington Street offers arrangements to accommodate late buyers. No further details available in the readable text.

Mather Bros. Coo Washington Street

Large Christmas Night Reception at Gilmore Hall

Mr F B Gilmore will host a large reception in Gilmore Hall on Christmas night with reference required. The event invites attendees and notes a community gathering period.

Gilmore Hall F. B. Gilmore

Elliott's Best Gas Ranges Sold At Low City Prices

Tomorrow for dinner at Elliott's the best line of gas ranges are offered in the city at the lowest prices. Call 215 S. Mill Street to convince yourself.

Mill Street

Originality and Taxing Visiting Stars in Australian Art

The text argues that reviving old building styles is mere copying and fails to progress art. It compares architecture to copying masters in painting and calls for genuine innovation. It also urges taxing visiting stars in Australia to fund local art schools and scholarships for artists like singers and painters facing hardship.

Australia Melbourne

Epigraph on Truth and Virtue in Moral Life

A compact moral reflection asserts truth as a fundamental, discoverable by virtue. It links rectitude, hatred of evil, love of virtue, reverence for honor, and the practice of righteousness as natural manifestations guiding seekers toward what is true.

Lavater quote on enemies and friends

A reflective Lavater line contrasts foes as those who wrong you with friends as those who do you good. It offers a stoic moral stance on human relations and reciprocity.

Lavater

Cow’s Five Dollar Gold Piece Found in Butchered Cow

A cow that swallowed a five dollar gold piece years ago was found with the coin in its stomach after slaughter. The owner had wondered why the milk seemed unusually rich.

Maori Race Dying Out New Zealand

The Maoris of New Zealand number 42 000 as population figures show a shrinking ethnic group facing cultural and social challenges amid ongoing demographic changes.

New Zealand

Golden sarcophagus found in emperor’s palace dig

Pious tale from the Gesta Romanorum recalls a Roman emperor who built a grand palace. Workmen unearth a golden sarcophagus with three circlets bearing inscriptions about expenditure giving keeping possessing loss punishment and memory of former deeds.

The Gesta Romanorum

Living larvae produced by blue bottle flesh flies

The text notes that while house flies lay eggs, the blue bottle flesh fly gives birth to living larvae with about 50 larvae produced at a time.

Magazine Club Order Offer Promises Low Rates and Free Catalog

An advertising notice touts a large 44 catalog of club offers with free access and guaranteed lowest rates on periodicals. It states orders can go to multiple addresses and that the buyer's name is sent to publishers the day the order is received. It invites calls or mail for prices and mentions mailing announcement cards for Xmas gifts.

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