February Wedding of Great Interest Prominent Couple
The engagement of Miss Effie M. Umbright of Wallace avenue and Mr Gus Love of Pine street is announced for a February 12 wedding. Miss Umbright is the daughter of E T Umbright and enjoys many city friends. Mr Love, son of Bb M Love, works at a glass plant in Belle Vernon and is well known locally. The couple will reside in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie M. Umbright
Wallace Avenue
Gus
Love
Pine Street
Miss Umbright
E. T. Umbright
Bb. M. Love
North Pine Street
Hellevernon
Bellevernon
Visitor Honored by Bridge Party in North Jefferson
The home of Miss May Nioyt hosted 12 friends Saturday for a bridge whist in honor of Mrs. Fred Rohrer of Wilkinsburg. Three tables played. Miss Rachael Wallace won the prize. Sweet peas decorated the table and a luncheon followed. Mrs. Rohrer and her son Donald plan to leave Wednesday after visiting Mrs. D. R. Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Nioyt
North
Jefferson Street
Fred Rohrer
Wilkinsburg
Rachael Wallace
West Side W C T U Honors State President at West Washington Home
Forty friends braved Saturday storm to attend a reception at Mrs. Clarence Cotton’s West Washington street home honoring state president Mrs. Ellen George of Beaver Falls. Guests met hostess Mrs. George and assistants, with remarks on the national temperance convention and a solo by Miss Hilma Larsen. The group sang The Country is Going Dry and refreshments were served amid red carnations and white hyacinths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Clarence Cotton
West Washington Street
Ellen George
Beaver Falls
George
Ida Cramer
Belle Braham
Hilma Larsen
Union
Catherine
Clara
Circle guests join for Queen Esther event at church
The Queen Esther circle of First Methodist invites all city circles to a Thursday evening gathering. M. V. De Forest of Sharon will give a talk and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
First Methodist Church
M. V. de Forest
Sharon
Christian union meeting at Mamie Santum home
The monthly meeting of the Christian union at First U. P. church will be held Thursday evening at Miss Mamie Santum's home on Youngstown road. A social hour will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union of the First U. P
Mamie Santum
Youngstown Road
Manchester Couple Guests of Highland Avenue Cousins
Mr and Mrs W S Sample of Manchester England visit relatives Mr and Mrs C J Kirk of Highland avenue as guests in their home establishing the family gathering in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Sample
Manchester
Eng
C. J. Kirk
Highland Avenue
West Side Alumni Meeting With Miss Laura Strong
The West Side alumni plan a gathering Tuesday at 7:30 PM with Miss Laura Strong of Jones Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Laura Strong
Jones Street
Supper by Daughters of Lydia at First Presbyterian Church
The Daughters of Lydia of the First Presbyterian church will hold a supper in the church dining room on Tuesday evening February 4. Price five cents. It advertises Admiral Coffee as a 20 cent coffee, claiming it is better than many sold at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
First Presbyterian Church
Social Week Sparks Numerous Formal and Informal Events
A lively social week unfolds in the city with numerous small gatherings and dances ahead of Lent. Many clubs host receptions, card parties, and meetings led by residents such as Mrs. Wirsing, Mrs. Young, and Mrs. Scheffler, while groups including the Oratorio society and Kensington circles plan events and outings throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson Block Luncheon Honors Miss Arm Strong and Miss Dick
A luncheon at Wilson block featured tributes to Miss Arm Strong and Miss Dick of Connellsville with a surrounding display of cards and congratulations from community members.
Woodruff Woodruff Justice wedding announced in Philadelphia
Invitations from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Addison Woodruff of Philadelphia announce the marriage of their daughter Elsa Margarrite Woodruff to Dr. Crawford Tait Justice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Justice of Philadelphia. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday evening February 5 at 7 30 at St Andrew's church West Philadelphia followed by a reception at the bride's home from 8 to 10. After March 1 the couple will reside at 1859 North Forty-first street West Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Addison Woodruff
Philadelphia
Elsa Margarrite Woodruff
Crawford Tait Justice
Joseph Justice
St. Andrew’s Church
West Philadelphia
Webster Justice
North Beaver Street
North Forty-first Street
Hostess Miss Margaret Henry Hosts Saturday Dinner
Miss Margaret Henry of the Holy Family Home on Cunningham street entertained a small group at 6 o'clock Saturday evening. The menu pleased the guests and covers were set for Madaline and Mildred Morgan Mary Thomas Bessie Kromer Elsie Hollis Frank Swadener and the hostess. After dinner guests toured the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Henry
Holy Family
Cunningham Street
Madaline
Mildred Morgan
Mary Thomas
Bessie Kromer
Elsie Hollis
Frank Swadener
Kensington Club Holds Afternoon Session and Luncheon
Members of the 1908 Kensington gathered Saturday from 2 to 5 at Miss Florence Rice's home on West Washington Street. After a pleasant session they enjoyed a luncheon and planned to meet again in two weeks at Miss Sarah Racks’s home at No. 2 Bartram Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Rice
West Washington Street
Sarah Racks
Bartram Avenue
Miss Bessie Allen Hosts S. A. K. Girls
Miss Bessie Allen of Dewey Avenue entertained the S. A. K. girls Saturday afternoon. After a period of sewing, the guests were served a delicious lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Allen
Dewey Avenue
Mrs Vera McKelvey and Mrs Walter Glasgow Wed
Miss Vera L McKelvey of Coulterville Ill and Mrs Walter W Glasgow of this city were married at the ceremony with both women taking the same surname in a joint nuptial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera L. McKelvey
Coulterville, Ill
Walter W. Glasgow
City
Belleville Presbyterian parsonage guests noted
The St. Louis Times reports last week at Belleville Illinois Miss McKelvey a prominent Coulterville young lady and Mr Glasgow a telegraph operator with the Illinois Central railroad near Coulterville attended the parsonage of the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Belleville
Ill
St. Louis
Mrs Gorby Hosts North Mill Lunch for Armstrong Guests
Mrs F E Gorby of North Mill street entertains with a small afternoon luncheon at 1 o clock Saturday. Guests are the ladies of Wilson apartments and the event honors Miss Armstrong and Miss Mary Dick of Connellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Martin
Court Street
Kensington
F. 8. Gorley
North Mill Street
F. E. Gorby
Mrs Lotte Sings at First Baptist Church Services
Mrs Lotte of Allentown sang at morning and evening services at the First Baptist Church on Sunday. Her morning selection was My Redeemer and My King and in the evening Fear Not Ye O Israel and One Sweet Solemn Thought were performed. She leaves for home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lotte
Allentown
First Baptist
Redeemer
King
Israel
South Side W C T U to Meet at Pettibone Home
A South Side W C T U gathering is planned for Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Pettibone’s residence on Phil lips and Agnew streets. An evening session of the Senior S T L of the South Side will follow at Miss Elva Willmen’s home on Agnew Street.
Surprise Ray Street Party for Misses Wilkins Featured Games
A group of more than 30 friends hosted a surprise Friday evening for Misses Ethel and Edna Wilkins of Ray Street. The gathering included games and music, and refreshments were served before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Edna Wilkins
Ray Street
Leap Year Party Planned by Miss Lizzie Smith
Miss Lizzie Smith of West State street will host a leap year party Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Hazel Wagner of South Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Smith
West State Street
Hazel Wagner
South Mercer Street
Local Social Notes From Steubenville Herald Star
Births and visits fill Steubenville scene with families from North Mercer to Chestnut and Park avenues. New baby born to Mr and Mrs William Miller. son to Mr and Mrs James Stookey. illness for Mrs James Durant and others, visits by Miss Dickson, S S Hamilton returns from Mt Clemens, and guests at Beaver, Liberty, and Pulaski addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Stookey
Milton
Liberty Street
James Durant
Chestnut Street
Elizabeth Dickson
Ray Street
S. S. Hamilton
North Street
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Local Residents Connected by Visits and Illnesses
The city notes visits and health updates for residents and visitors. Esther Watson improves after a serious illness while Harriet Stoffel and S L Van Horn visit family in Edgewood. Several others, including W A Taylor with rheumatism and Caroline Knobloch with heart rheumatism, are ill or recovering.
Sale of Fine Furs at Half Price in New Castle
A Flatow representing A Golding er, maker of fine furs, will offer a large line of high grade furs at absolutely half price tomorrow only at the Fountain Inn room 55 in New Castle. It will pay the ladies of New Castle to call and inspect them. Admiral Coffee 20¢, claimed peer of all, better than many at 25¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Goldinger
New Castle
Fountain Inn
Four contagious cases reported to Health Officer since Saturday
Health Officer Horner has four new cases of contagious disease from Saturday including seven year old Elmer Sleight with whooping cough at 126 Croton Avenue, fourteen year old Vincent Young with typhoid fever at 166 Grove Street, Elsie Carr with tuberculosis at 494 Pittsburg Street, and Mrs Mira Patton with mumps at 121 East Grant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
Elmer Sleight
Croton Avenue
Vincent Young
Grove Street
Elsie Carr
Pittsburg Street
Mira Patton
East Grant Street
New Castle Hive L. O. T. M. Public Installation
The New Castle Hive L O T M will hold a public installation in Woodmen hall Wednesday evening at 8 20. Friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Woodmen Hall
Local notices from Portersville and nearby communities
Miss Mabel Boozel is laid up with the grip. Mrs E H Laderer has been on the sick list for several weeks. John Hunter traveled to Indianapolis to spend the winter. Mr and Mrs Herman Bander welcomed a baby boy. Irwin Dindinger attended the Saturday entertainment. Mr McCandless of Euclid visited his sister, Mrs Snyder. Brenden Wimer and son Paul and Samuel Shaffer of New Castle attended the funeral of their uncle B F Wimner. Loyal Stickle visited his parents over Sunday. Mrs D K Frazier went to New Castle for the death of her brother-in-law, Joseph Douthett. Mrs Henry Heberling went to New Castle to care for her ill sister Miss J C Winner. Mr and Mrs Lyle Kennedy of Rose Point and Mr and Mrs Wm Myers of Middle Lancaster visited the Glenns. J R Humphrey lost a valuable colt to lockjaw after stepping on a nail last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Falls
North Mill Street
Petersville
A. E. Bruce
Beaver
W. J. Ewing
Park Avenue
H. H. George
Beaver Falls
T. J. Blackwood
Pittsburg
Helen Slater
Stoneboro
J. L. Stratton
Croton Avenue
Fanny McCrea
Rochester
Craig Steen
North Street
Anna Hodge
Pulaski
H. H. Mce- Combs
Montgomery Avenue
Gilbert Hodge
Todd Waltenbaugh
South Liberty Street
John Curry
Raymond Street
John Noll
Youngstown
S. B. Wait
Blaine Street
Lillian Staats
New Castle
Emma Bougher
Steubenville Herald-Star
H. W. Lowry
Akron
Ralph M. Lowry
S. R. Calvin
Bea
Nellie Costello
South Jefferson Street
Sharpsville
M. J. Ryan
Caroline Knobloch
Vinestreet
Robert Wardrop
Sewickley
William Miller Wardrop
North Jefferson Street
Mary and
Helen Armstrong
Mary Dick
Connellsville
City
Charles Johnson
T. H. Bopp
Lincoln Avenue
Charles Lotte
Allentown
Lotte
John Currier
Ella May
East Kingston
N. H
Martha Wait
Currier
Lillian Rose
Edward Franks
East Clayton Street
Seventh Ward
Franks
Pennsylvania
E. H. Laderer
John Hunter
Indianapolis
Ind
Herman Bander
Irwin Dindinger
Scott Ridge
Mr. McCandless
Euclid
Dr. Snyder
Brenden Wimer
Paul
Samuel Shaffer
George Wimer
Princeton
Oran Wimer
Ellwood City
B. F. Wimner
Loyal Stickle
Carbon Black
J. G Stickle
D. K. Frazier
Joseph Douthett
Henry Heberling
J. C. Winner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Admiral Coffee
Metzler
H. M. Wirsing
East Street
B. A. Young
West Grant Street
W. T. Dougherty
W. W. Eichbaum
Callie Proffit
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Patrol-Ito Club
Mikado Hall
J. W. Cunningham
Helen and
Mary Arrmstrong
Charles Siegfried
Holland Club
Charles Scheffler
Sutton Street
Women's’ Guild
Trinity Church
Wylde Millison
Wilmington Avenue
Smile Club
Randolph Circle
King’s Daughters
The
First Baptist Church
Margaret Henderson
Karl Reinecke
George W. Moody
Porto Rico
Edward Rummel
Mary McCord
Bessemer
John Stock
Rockville
Lady Macabees
First Christian Church
Woodman Hall
Armstrong
W. H. Williams
Winter Avenue
Eureka Hall
Mary McKinney
William Wallace Scott
E. E. Hileman
Highland 500 Club
J. C. Calvert
Masonic Club
Charles Schmid
Hazelcroft Avenue
Frank Churchfield
Foreign Missionary Society
Epworth Methodist Church
Sorosis
P. J. Watson
H. E. Gregory
Lincoln
Phila Colley
East Reynolds Street
Jenn Wren
Louanna Harris
Boyles Avenue
Marian Fleming
Jean Norris
Owls Skidoo Club
Wampum
Mrs. Miller
New York City
MR. Miller
Miller
Merry Widow
New York
Eowers
Wilson Block
Miss Dick
William Miller
North Mercer Street
Mather Bros. CO
Gorham
Mather Bros.Co
Wholesale and Retail Jewelers
E. Washington Street
Ver Falls
W.S. Mears
Neshannock Avenue
Esther Watson
Harriet Stoffel
S. L. van Horn
Ambridge
L. R. van Horn
Edgewood Avenue
W. A. Taylor
Leasure Avenue
South Mill Street
Taylor
J. A. Miller
Argos
Franklin
Fred F. Rohrer
William J. Lloyd
Margaret Avenue
Lloyd
Chicago
George W. Bell
Crawford Avenue
Public Information
N. Mill Streeet
the Saver’s Creed
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
New Castle, Pa
W. C. Schmid
Portersville
Lyle Kennedy
Rosé Point
Wm. Myers
Middle Lancaster
Mark Glenn
J. R. Humphrey
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