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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1908

Page

3

Grove City Alumni Hold Fourth Annual Banquet

Grove City College alumni gathered at the Odd Fellows hall on Neshannock avenue for the fourth annual banquet with about 60 guests. Dr. J D Ketler and Dr. Hays attended, toasts were given by several alumni, officers elected for next year, and dancing followed despite a train delay that caused a two hour late arrival.

Odd Fellows Hall Neshannock Avenue Grove City College J. D. Ketler Hays Dr. Hays Lawrence County Grove City Thomas A. Gilkey Ss. L. McCracken Lawrence Byers Gila McDowell Robert L. Wallace CG. F. Mcc

Local clubs host afternoon meetings and balls

Mrs W T Dougherty hosts Current Events circle at 2 PM on Park Avenue. Mr and Mrs B A Young entertain Yucatan club on West Grant Street. Patrol-Ito club, a leading city colored organization, plans a full dress ball in Mikado Hall at 8 PM. Mr and Mrs H M Wirsing invite Spoon club on East Street. Mrs W W Eichbaum hosts Book club on North Jefferson Street. Mrs Callie Proffit leads Paul Laurence Dunbar Reading circle gathering.

W. T. Dougherty Park Avenue B. A. Young West Grant Street Patrol-Ito Club Mikado Hall H. M. Wirsing East Street Spoon Club W. W. Eichbaum North Jefferson Street Callie Proffit Paul Laurence Dunbar

Neighbors Host Surprise Farewell for Moody Couple

A group from North Hill gathered Friday at Mrs. George W. Moody's Delaware avenue home for a farewell party. The Moodys plan to spend the winter in Porto Rico, with friends noting a pleasant social evening and light refreshments.

North Hill George W. Moody Delaware Avenue Moody Home

Indianapolis Hosts Visit by Arm strong and Dick Delegation

Misses Helen Arm strong Miss Mary Arm strong and Miss Mary Dick of Connellsville arrive Monday to stay with Mrs. Charles Johnson of North Mill Street. Mrs. Joseph V. Cunningham hosts the Girls club on Tuesday and Mrs. Johnson entertains Thursday with card games for the visitors.

Helen and Mary Armstrong Mary Dick Connellsville Charles Johnson North Mill Street Joseph V. Cunningham Johnson

Akens Home Hosts Family Evening

A North Mill Street gathering of about 20 relatives from the Wilkinson Dart and Akens families enjoyed a Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Akens home. Cards provided entertainment and Earl Dart won the prize. Refreshments were served late in the event.

Henry C. Akens North Mill Street Wilkinson, Dart Akens Earl Dart

Basket club committee hosts dinner and cards

Mrs David Jameson Mrs E E Leavy and Mrs C A Phillips were the Basket club committee members entertained Friday evening at Mr and Mrs C A Phillips home on West Grant Street. A dinner of pretty appointments was followed by cards.

David Jameson E., E. Leavy C. A. Phillips Basket Club West Grant Street

American Insurance Union Holds Short Friday Meeting

The American Insurance Union conducted a brief business meeting Friday evening in their rooms and scheduled the next gathering for two weeks hence.

The American Insurance Union

Mrs Schoedel Speaks to Helena Auxiliary at First Presbyterian

The Helena auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church welcomed Mrs. Schoedel for a large afternoon meeting presided by Mrs. Robert A. McKinney. Her talk highlighted Magyar missionary work among Hungarian Presbyterians with non English speakers, in South Sharon Ellwood City and Beaver Falls, praising the Schoedels' efforts and school age children of Protestant Catholic and Jewish faiths.

Helena First Presbyterian Church Robert A. McKinney Schoedel South Sharon Ellwood City Beaver Falls Harry Moore

Smart Function at Mears Residence

A pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Mears in Neshannock Avenue featured a large guest list including Twentieth Century club members. Six-hand euchre honors went to Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Medard and Miss Gertrude Fulkerson with S. L. Rhodes. club prizes to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Jackson, Mrs. 8. M. Matheny and C. L. Slough. Distances guests included Mrs. Sharp Wilson of Beaver and Mrs. S. L. Calvin of Beaver Falls. A luncheon followed.

W. S. Mears Neshannock Avenue Twentieth Century Club Charles E. Medard Gertrude Fulkerson S. L. Rhodes R. W. Jackson M. Matheny C. L. Slough Sharp Wilson Beaver L. Calvin R‘alls Beaver Falls

Miss Leah Hughes Hosts X Y Z Girls Friday

Miss Leah Hughes hosted the X Y Z girls on Friday in a delightful evening. The event featured Misses as principal attractions and a choice refraction after the entertainment.

Leah Hughes

Mrs Charles Lottie Entertained by Mr and

Mrs Charles Lottie of Allentown is hosted by Mr and Mrs in a visited home gathering that reflects common social hospitality of the era. The event underscores community ties and neighborhood etiquette in local society.

Charles Lottie Allentown

Stevenson Heads Republican Bid for Pennsylvania Assembly

William Wilbert Stevenson of New Castle Third ward, Lawrence county, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the Pennsylvania assembly. He cites local option and removal of the saloon, support for state school book purchasing, tuberculosis prevention, reform of insane and feeble minded institutions, and good roads as core planks.

William Wilbert Stevenson Third Ward New Castle Stevenson Scott Township Lawrence County Slipperyrock Township Old Fox Rose Point Academy Slippery Rock State Normal Grove City College Lawrence County Teachers Institute H. K. Gregory Republican County Committee W. W. Stevenson James W. Stevenson Post No. 73 Sons of Veterans Pennsylvania Illinois United States Penrose Senator Penrose

Mrs T H Bopp to Sing at First Baptist Services

Mrs T H Bopp of Lincoln avenue will sing at both morning and evening services at the First Baptist church on Sunday. Also mention is made of Mrs Lotte, noted for a fine soprano voice and active in local musical circles.

T. H. Bopp Lincoln Avenue First Baptist Lotte

American Women's Guild Plans Valentine Party

Members met Mrs. Lee Taylor of Erie Avenue on Friday afternoon to arrange a Valentine party to be held in two weeks at Mrs. J Norman Blackstone residence on Cascade Street. Husbands will be guests. Roll call named a commander. Program included War in Virginia or Peninsula Campaign by Mrs. John Agnew, The Yankee Cheese Box or Sea Battle by Mrs. S O McMillin, and poem Lord Burleigh's Bride by Mrs. T C Armstrong.

American Women’s Guild Lee Taylor Erie Avenue J. Norman Blackstone Cascade Street Virginia Peninsula John Agnew S. O. McMillin

Harris Hosts Social Dinner for Rohrer Visitors

Friday evening Mr and Mrs D R Harris on North Jefferson street hosted a six thirty dinner for Mr and Mrs Frederick F Rohrer of Wilkinsburg. Miss May Hoyt will entertain informally Saturday evening in honor of Mrs Rohrer, a social favorite in the city.

D. R. Harris North Jefferson Street Frederick F. Rohrer Wilkinsburg May Hoyt

Ideal Kensington hostess entertains twenty for sewing

Mrs H. EB Zerner of North Street hosted a Kensington meeting Friday with 20 guests who brought sewing to the gathering. A fine dinner followed at 6 PM. Mrs Jose S. Rice of East North Street will host the next invitees in two weeks.

H. EB. Zerner North Street Kensington Jose S. Rice East North Street

February Wedding At Bessemer And Rockville

Mrs. Mary McCord and Mr. John Stock are to wed at the bride’s home in Rockville Indiana on Wednesday evening February 5 at 6 o'clock. Local friends anticipate the ceremony and greet the couple as well known members of the community.

Mary McCord Bessemer John Stock Rockville Ind

Card Club Guests Dine After Pleasant Friday Session

Card club enthusiasts visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edwin I. Agnew at their N Highland avenue home enjoyed a brisk contest Friday evening and were treated to lunch after the session.

Card Club Edwin I. Agnew N. Highland Avenue

Miss Leta Breckenridge Heads to Buffalo for Recitals

Miss Leta Breckenridge of Wallace avenue travels to Buffalo New York on Saturday to be guest of Mr Clyde Pelpon. She will sing at the Presbyterian church and at a Buffalo concert during her visit.

Leta Breckenridge Wallace Avenue Buffalo N. Y Clyde Pelpon

Girls Club Meeting Ends With Choice Rejection

Mrs George Winter of North Beaver Street hosted the Girls club gathering Friday with sewing and social chat followed by a choice rejection. Miss Jean Norris of Grant Street will host next Friday afternoon.

George Winter North Beaver Street Girls’ Club Jean Norris Grant Street

Returned Home Frank Mariacher of 185 l Sutton

Frank Mariacher returns home to 185 L Sutton after a period away. Local residents note his arrival and welcome him back.

Frank Mariacher L Sutton

Return from visit with relatives in Parker Col

Street resident returns from a month long visit at Mrs. Baulous home in Parker. His mother Mrs A Mariacher and his brother remain in the west seeking health benefits.

Edenburg luncheon hosts social afternoon

Mrs. F. W. Sutton of Edenburg hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon for a group of city friends on Thursday. The gathering was followed by social conversation and needlework activities.

F. W. Sutton Edenburg

Carpenter Dinner Dedication For Local Family

Mr and Mrs William Carpenter of Crawford avenue entertained members of the Carpenter families at a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday evening. Covers were laid for 22 and the menu was an excellent one. A social evening followed.

William Carpenter Crawford Avenue Carpenter

Doctor Good Will Talks at YMCA on The Dynamite of God

Dr W. B. Good will of Youngstown will address the men’s meeting at the YMCA Sunday afternoon at 3 30 on The Dynamite of God. The sessions draw unusually large crowds and have become the week’s main event at the association.

W. §. Good Youngstown

Worker Resumes Duties After Severe Injury at Erie Yard

Peter Carrol of the Erie railroad yards at Youngstown cut off a finger, bound the stump with a handkerchief, and returned to work. Companions later discovered his injury and urged him to seek medical treatment from a doctor.

Peter Carrol Erie Railroad Youngstown

Club women of Girard seek governors pardon for Caleb Powers

Girard club women have forwarded a petition to the Kentucky governor requesting a pardon for Caleb Powers. The effort reflects local involvement in the case and aims to influence executive clemency in the matter.

Club Women of Girard Kentucky Caleb Powers

Supper At Second U P Church In Pittsburg Street

Community supper posted for Saturday evening at Second United Presbyterian Church on Pittsburg street from 5 to 8 pm. Priced at 25 cents. Proceeds to church activities and local outreach programs.

Second U. P Pittsburg Street

Piano Tuning Service Planned by Local Tanner Ritter

Pittsburg piano tuner Jos. Ritter will be in town next week for tuning work. Orders may be left at Metzler's store. 13812.

Jos. Ritter Pittsburg Metzler’s

Bloodine offered as cure for rheumatism dangers

An advertisement warns rheumatism as a killer linked to heart disease and uric acid poisoning. It promotes Bloodine and Bloodine Rheumatic Liniment as guaranteed cures, touting 50 cent bottles and urging immediate purchase at McKee’s Medicine store for relief and reversal of chronic pains.

McKee’s Medicine Store

Deaths of the Day Mrs Ella McCormick

Mrs Ella McCormick widow of John McCormick dies after a long illness at the family home in Scott township aged about 38 she was formerly Ella Elder and belonged to Harlansburg United Presbyterian church She leaves husband six children Clarence Elder Ralph Harry Hazel and Mariletta at home six brothers and two sisters surviving including Edward Elder John Lawrence Thomas Clyde Charles Ansel Eva Elder and Blanch Fligger

Ella McCormick John McCormick Scott Township Lawrence Pittsburg Thomas Clyde Charles and Ansel North Liberty Eva Elder Blanch Fligger Queen's Junction

Mrs. Neely Buried in City Funeral Rites

Funeral services for Mrs. Robert W. Neely of Union township were held Friday afternoon at her sister’s home, 117 Short street. The Rev. Crayton S. Brooks of the First Christian church conducted the service. Interment followed at Oak Park cemetery with pallbearers William, James and Arthur St. Clair and J. W., C. G., and G. E. Neely.

Mc Arthur Remains Brought for Funeral in City

The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Mc Arthur who died in Greensburg Pennsylvania were brought to this city on Friday and placed at her son John Mc Mc Arthur’s home at 22 Long Avenue. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 30 PM at the residence with interment in Graceland Cemetery.

Elizabeth McArthur Greensburg John McMcArthur Long Avenue Graceland Cemetery

Infant Daughter Dies in Edenburg Bereavement

Mr and Mrs Diana of Edenburg mourn the death of their infant daughter Mical ina aged 1 year 1 month and 14 days after a stomach illness. Funeral services are this afternoon at 2 from the Edenburg home with interment at Hillsville.

Diana Edenburg Micalina Hillsville

Infant Dies at Chewton Two Months Old

LeRoy Hall two months and 27 days old, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Hall of Chewton, died at 11 45 Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held at the house Monday at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Chewton.

LeRoy Hall Howard Hall Chewton

Vespers at Croton Avenue Church in Mahoningtown

Vespers will be held at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon in the Croton Avenue Methodist Episcopal church for the Young Woman's Christian association. Miss Erhardt secretary will preside and Rev M W Keith pastor of Mahoningtown Presbyterian church will give the address. Music by Mrs FE L Dilley and George Westlake.

Young Woman's Christian Association Croton Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church

Realty Transfers in Neshannock and Nearby Townships

Samuel C McCreary transfers to Sankey Pemberthy in Neshannock township for 7500 dollars. John Shaughnessy transfers to Sankey Pemberthy in Neshannock township for 7700 dollars. Sankey C Pemberthy transfers to John Shaughnessey in Neshannock township for 6000 dollars. Frank H Wallace transfers to William Wallace in Union township for 2300 dollars. William Vogan transfers to Apolonia Black in Fifth ward for 1 dollar.

Samuel C. McCreary Sankey P. Pemberthy Neshannock John Shaughnessy Sankey Pemberthy Neshannock Township Sankey C. Pemberthy John Shaughnessey Frank H. Wallace William Wallace Union Township William Vogan Apolonia Black Fifth Ward

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