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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

3

Deaths of the Day Eleanor Wick and John Weatherbee

Eleanor J. Wick, 79, wife of J C Wick, dies at 120 East Grant Street after a short illness. Survived by husband and four children. funeral Friday at 2 PM from the Grant Street home, interment Greenwood Cemetery. John M Weatherbee, 50, farmer of Union Township, dies after short illness. born October 8 1857 in Moors Hill Indiana. survived by wife and three children. funeral arrangements to be announced.

East Grant Street Eleanor J. Wick J. C. Wick R. T. Wick W. R. McKee John A. McKee Charles Glelaner Absecon N. J Grant Street Greenwood Cemetery John M. Weatherbee Union Township Moors Hill Ind Hosea Nancy Barrett Weatherbee Bedford James California William Indiana Belle Christy

Visitors Perform At Wednesday Musical Club Event

Two visitors joined the Wednesday Morning Musical club program at the First Baptist church. Mrs Jed Rohrer and Miss Maegher participated amid a Norse and Romantic Repertoire led by host Miss Margaret Henderson. A sleighing party afterward drew a merry crowd to Wanpum with supper at the hotel.

First Baptist Church Jed Rohrer Wilkinsburg Maegher Sandusky Margaret Henderson Karl Reinecke B. F. Butler von Wihn Mary Harris Warning—Reinecke Paul Browne Patterson Reinecke J. P. H. Cunningham Grieg Liszt Charlotte Griffith Ladies’ Chorus Saint Saens Miss Green Jensen W. P. Felch Etude — Moszkowski

Marriage of Miss Elsa Woodruff and Dr Crawford Justice

Miss Elsa Margarite Woodruff, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Woodruff of Philadelphia, married Dr Crawford Tait Justice, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Justice of Philadelphia, on Wednesday at St Andrews Haven. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The Justice family formerly resided here and will reside in West Philadelphia after an eastern trip.

Elsa Margarite Woodruff Joseph Addison Woodruff Philadelphia Crawford Tait Justice Joseph Justice St. Andrew's Haven Justice West Philadelphia

Local couple wed at Hillsville home in small ceremony

Mrs. Mary J. McCord of the Bruce Hill place near Hillsville wed Mr. John Stark of Rockville Indiana at the bride’s home Wednesday evening. The ceremony at 6 o’clock drew over 40 local friends and relatives, with a floral bower and an elaborate 42-seat dinner. The couple plan a wedding trip then residence in Rockville. The bride received gifts including a $500 check from the groom and a cake knife from Sweden. Additional guests traveled from West Middlesex and Middle Ridge Ohio.

Mary J. McCord Bruce-Hill Place Hillsville John Stark Rockville Ind Elizabeth Davidson Dell Davidson James Crawford Margaret Reynolds Baker

Marriage of Miss Mary McKinney and William Wallace Scott Jr

Mr and Mrs R A McKinney of Leasure avenue Mr and Mrs W T Burns of Pine street and Mrs R J Offutt of Crawford avenue left this afternoon to attend the wedding in Sewickley at 7 30 pm Miss Mary McKinney will marry Mr William Wallace Scott Jr Elizabeth Zahnizer and her daughter will visit Sewickley and Elizabeth will be a flower girl

R. A. McKinney Leasure Avenue W. T. Burns Pine Street R. J. Offutt Crawford Avenue Mary McKinney William Wallace Scott, Jr Sewickley George Zahnizer Elizabeth Highland Avenue

Luncheon Honors Ladies In Highland Avenue Home

Miss Mary Snyder of Connellsville and Mrs. R. E. Stone of McKeesport held the favor places Wednesday when Mrs. David Roberts entertained at a luncheon on Highland avenue. Pink tulips and maidenhair fern formed the centerpiece and the menu pleased guests. Covers were laid for Mrs. C. A. Reed Mrs. W. A. Strimater Miss Jean Snyder Mrs. C. L. Reynolds Miss Ken Emery and Mrs. Roberts.

Mary Snyder Connellsville R. E. Stone McKeesport David Roberts Highland Avenue C. A. Reed W. A. Strimater Jean Snyder C. L. Reynolds Ken Emery Roberts

Banquet and Installation Honor Lady Maccabees Lead

Five hundred sixty five members attended a Wednesday banquet at First Christian church with Miss Nellie E. Lounsbury of Warren giving an address. Officers were installed at Woodmen hall after the meal. Mrs Lilly B. Davis led as commander and a degree drill followed, with a musical program featuring Miss Powell Miss Lounsbury and Miss Elizabeth Blevins and Samuel Lewis.

Lady Maccabees First Christian Church Nellie E. Lounsbury Warren Woodmen Hall Miss Lounsbury Lilly B. Davis Margaret Heaney Catherine McIntyre Edith Seamons Debora Russell Lydia Pitzer Clara Hartman Ella Sankey Mary Pews Sentinel Susie Morrisey Mary Zeigler Lydia Griffiths Lily B. Davis Miss Powell Elizabeth Blevins Samuel Lewis

Anniversary party honors Fleckensteins in Wallace area

In honor of the twenty eighth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Andrew Fleckenstein of Wallace avenue and North Jefferson street friends gave a pleasant surprise Wednesday evening. A large gathering attended and Mrs Robert Miller won the prize. Lunch was served.

Andrew Fleckenstein Wallace Avenue North Jefferson Street Fleckenstein Ecards Robert Miller

Huffman and Reynolds Wed at Epworth Parsonage

Archie D Huffman and Miss Elizabeth Reynolds were married Wednesday evening at the Epworth parsonage with Rev McDonald officiating. The bride from Fifth ward Long avenue, the groom from Chestnut street, and the ceremony was a surprise to friends. They left for a short wedding trip after the vows.

Archie D. Huffman Elizabeth Reynolds Epworth Parsonage Rev. McDonald Fifth Ward Long Avenue Chestnut Street

Valentine party at Miss Barrickman’s home with Smile club

Arrangements were made for a Valentine party to be given at the home of Miss Edith Barrickman of Blunston avenue next week when the members of the Smile club were the guests of Miss Wylda Millison of Wilmington avenue Wednesday evening. The diversions were music and games after which refreshments were served.

Edith Barrickman Blunston Avenue Smile Club Wylda Millison Wilmington Avenue

Old Glory Club entertains 18 guests for games and music

Miss Bonnie Battley hosted the Old Glory club on Tuesday evening with 18 members attending and enjoying games and music. Miss Mary Lindsey will entertain the club at a Valentine party on Friday evening, February 14, at Pine Street residence.

Bonnie Battley South Mill Street Old Glory Club Mary Lindsey Pine Street

Notable Pittsburg patrons attend Nixon theater

Mrs. George L. Patterson of North Mercer street Miss Sara McKinley of Grant street and Miss Katherine Justice of North Beaver street attended the Tuesday night performance at the Nixon theater Pittsburg and saw William Crane in Father and the Boys William Justice a brother of Miss Justice is the manager of the company.

George L. Patterson North Mercer Street Sara McKinley Grant Street Katherine Justice North Beaver Street Nixon Theater Pittsburg William Crane William Justice Miss Justice

Meeting of Current Events Circle Draws Large Crowd

A stormy Wednesday afternoon could not deter an unusually large turnout for the 1906 Current Events circle gathering at Mrs. Edwin Rummel’s Court street home. The group plans a second meeting in two weeks hosted by Mrs. L. M. Wilkinson on West Clayton street.

Edwin Rummel Court Street L. M. Wilkinson West Clayton Street

Pretty Function for Bride-Elect

Mr and Mrs FR W Johnston of Boyles avenue hosted a dinner Wednesday evening for a dozen guests in honor of Miss Effie Umbright of Wallace avenue who will wed Gus S Love of Belle Vernon next Wednesday. Red and green decorations and carnations set a Cupid mood with gold heart place cards. The evening concluded with card games as Fredericka and Elizabeth Smith assisted.

FR. W. Johnston Boyles Avenue Effie Umbright Wallace Avenue Gus Love Bellevernon Cupid Fredericka Elizabeth Smith

Local social gatherings announced across town clubs

Miss Margaret Gailey hosts X Y Z girls. Pythian sisters hold regular meeting. Mrs Frank Churchfield invites Foreign Missionary Society at Epworth church tea. Sorosis meets Mrs P J Watson. Mr and Mrs H E Gregory entertain Lincoln Euchre club. T H E girls visit Miss Margaret Marshall. Miss Garnet Rhodes entertains N T B club. Mr and Mrs H M Wirsing host Nobody club. Alanda girls hosted by Miss Phil a Colley. Jenny Wren club entertained by Miss Louanna Harris. Marian Fleming hosts U S S Card club. Miss Jean Norris hosts Girls at West Grant. Owls Skidoo club 23 in Wampum to dance.

Margaret Gailey North Mill Street Pythian Frank Churchfield Chestnut Street Foreign Missionary Society Epworth Church Sorosis P. J. Watson Highland Avenue H. E. Gregory Wallace Avenue Lincoln Euchre Club Margaret Marshall North Jefferson Street Garnet Rhodes County Line Street N. T. B. Club H. M. Wirsing East Street Nobody Club Phila Colley East Reynolds Street Jenny Wren Louanna Harris Boyles Avenue Marian Fleming Jean Norris West Grant Street Owls Skidoo Club Wampum

Mrs Fitzgerald Weds Patrick Kelly in Immaculate Conception Cathedral

A western wedding reachs the city announcing Miss Josephine Fitzgerald formerly of here now of Denver Colorado marrying Mr Patrick Kelly Tuesday morning at Immaculate Conception Cathedral. After a brief honeymoon the couple will reside in Denver where the groom works in business.

Social Ten Members Honor Mrs Devlin With Surprise

The Social Ten members surprised Mrs. Michael Devlin of Bluff Street on Wednesday evening. The gathering featured cards, music, and dancing with refreshments served at a late hour.

Social Ten Michael Devlin Bluff Street

Leap Year Dance in Sharon Armory Planned

Invitations announce a leap year dance in the Sharon Armory on March 2 directed by Mrs. William McDowell Mrs. Francis Norris and Mrs. Clarence Lomax.

Sharon William McDowell Francis Norris Clarence Lomax

Social union sleighing party to New Wilmington

About 20 members of the Social union of the First Methodist church will enjoy a sleighing party to New Wilmington on Friday. They will leave the city at 10 30 o clock and on their arrival will have dinner.

Social Union of the First Methodist Church New Wilmington

Harringtons Visit Pittsburg See Father and the Boys

W. T. Harrington and his daughter Miss Ethel of Wallace Avenue visited Pittsburg on Wednesday. They attended the Nixon theater in the evening and viewed William H. Crane in Father and the Boys.

W. T. Harrington Ethel Wallace Avenue Pittsburg Nixon Theater William H. Crane

Entertained Friends at St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church

Mrs. Theodore Algier of South Beaver Street entertained members of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening.

Theodore Algier South Beaver Street Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's German Lutheran Church

Jolly Maid Bache Lors Meet Called at Harbor Street Home

A Jolly Maid Bache lors meeting is scheduled for this evening at Miss Mira Brooks's Harbor Street residence. All members are requested to attend.

Jolly Maid Bachelors Mira Brooks Harbor Street

Funeral services for Mrs. Rhoda Vesta Robison

In Neshan nock township funeral services were held at 1 PM Wednesday for Rhoda Vesta Robison. Rev. Smith of King's chapel led the tender service. Interment followed at Harbor cemetery with six sons William Frank Eugene Edward John and Hulbert Robison as pallbearers.

Neshannock Township Rhoda Vesta Robison Rev. Smith King's Chapel Harbor Cemetery William Frank Eugene Edward John Hulbert Robison

Funeral of Mrs. John Hazen at Harmony Baptist Church

The funeral was held at Harmony Baptist Church at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. Leaper of Center U.P. church led the services with church choir music. Flowers came from friends and the Center U. P. church missionary society. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Oscar Hazen, Clement Hazen, Clarence Hazen, Edwin Hazen, William Taylor and David Davis.

John Hazen Harmony Baptist Church Leaper Center U.P. Church Missionary Society of the Center U. P. Church Oscar, Clement Clarence Edwin Hazen William Taylor David Davis

John Hunter Burial at St Marys Church

Mass for the repose of John Hunter of 292 Croton Avenue was said Thursday at 9 a.m. at St Marys Church with Rev Father O Shea officiating. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. Pallbearers were P L Kennedy, Lewis E Hough, George Schetrom, George Scott and Peter Daley.

Mr. Hunter John Hunter Croton Avenue St. Mary's Church Father O'Shea St. Mary's Cemetery Messrs P. L. Kennedy Lewis E. Hough George Schetrom George Scott Peter Daley

Funeral Services For David R. Jones At First Baptist Church

The funeral for David R. Jones of 20 East Lawrence Street will be held Friday at 2 30 PM at the First Baptist church with Rev. W J John officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Park Cemetery.

David R. Jones East Lawrence Street First Baptist Church W. J. John Oak Park Cemetery

Health Officer reports two new contagious disease cases

This morning two new cases were reported to Health Officer Cc C. Horner. Arthur, 77, son of H P Carpenter of 9 North Pine Street, has mumps. Howard, 7, son of Lawrence Reed of 229 Superior Street, has measles.

Cc. C. Horner Arthur H. P. Carpenter North Pine Street Howard Lawrence Reed Superior Street

Plant Improvements At Youngstown Sheet And Tube Planned

Improvements to the Youngstown Sheet and Tube company plant will cost over $300,000 and are set to begin soon. The project aims to modernize facilities and upgrade equipment to boost efficiency and output.

Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company

School Report from Wampum PA Five Months Present

Wampum Pennsylvania February 3 1908 list of pupils with no absences for five months in room three Chevron school includes Esther Conner Ethel Coulter Maggie Edwards Cassie Guy Maude Guy Rosie Kellner Hazel Ritchie Esther Smith Ada Wardman Mabel Yoho Arthur Aiken George Conner Paul Coulter Glen Dindinger Oliver Hoaglin Frank Kellner Fred Morton John Ritchie Willie Shallenberger Harrison Wardman those missing one day or less are Effie Abernathy Nellie Douglas Tony Duluca Howard Fosnaught Pete Sokoloski Nellie Davis teacher

Wampum Chevron Esther Conner Ethel Coulter Maggie Edwards Cassie Guy Maude Guy Rosie Kellner Hazel Ritchie Esther Smith Ada Wardman Mabel Yoho Arthur Aiken George Conner Paul Coulter Glen Dindinger Oliver Hoaglin Frank Kellner Fred Morton John Ritchie Willie Shallenberger Harrison Wardman Effie Abernathy Nellie Douglas Tony Duluca Howard Fosnaught Pete Sokoloski Nellie Davis

Costly finger suit filed by Youngstown man against Erie railroad

Joe Cartiddi of Youngstown sues the Erie railroad for $5,000 claiming loss of a finger while in its employ.

Erie Railroad Joe Cartiddi Youngstown

Sleighing Party Endures Rough Ride to Hotel McCreary

New Castle youths from the high school endured three to four foot snow drifts on a sleigh trip to Hotel McCreary, with several sleigh mishaps near Furnace Hill but no injuries. The group included Jean Snyder, Helen McCracken, Frances Allen, Elizabeth Dowds, and others. After supper the return trip produced more near misses as they braved snowbound roads and a runaway horse.

New Wilmington New Castle Hotel McCreary Furnace Hill Buster” Brown John McConahy Jean Snyder Helen McCracken Frances Allen Elizabeth Dowds George Long Henry Kline Everett McConahy Alex Williams Tom Cubbison Fred Brown Orin Cunningham Almon Shaffer

Visitors and social events fill New Wilmington week

H P Spencer of Butler and H B Bradley of Franklin visited New Wilmington on Wednesday and Thursday. A crowd from First U P church will meet at Mr Minteer’s home north of town this evening. Architect Hannah of Pittsburg discussed building operations with President Russell. John Crawford of Byron Mich is in town for a few days. he is general manager of Calkins Augsbury who trade in horses. The Junior-Freshman banquet at The Hillside promises to be a grand college social. Two New Castle groups will dine at Hotel McCreary this evening with an oyster supper and a chicken and waffle supper.

U. P Minteer Hannah Pittsburg Russell John Crawford Byron Mich Crawford Calkins & Augsbury Byron, Mich Hotel McCreary New Castle

Local Social News Highlights Departures and Visits

Miss Belle Braham of East Brady visits her uncle John F. Neely. Harry Winter returns from New York after an extended stay. Mrs. Joseph DePuy returns from New Brighton. Mrs. Minnie Ames from Beverly, Mass., guests on Quest street. Miss Elizabeth Updegraff visits her aunt Mrs. Dick Wallace. Mrs. LaVerne Hummell returns from New York after three weeks. Miss Zada Waldorf returns from West Middlesex to be with mother Elizabeth Waldorf. Miss Katherine Webster Justice visits Philadelphia. Mrs. A F Frew and daughter Gula Frew attend funeral of Mrs. H H Davis of Wampum.

Belle Braham East Brady John F. Neely Harry Winter North Mill Street New York Joseph DePuy Superior Street New Brighton Minnie Ames Beverly Mass Minnie Baer Quest Street Elizabeth Updegraff Beaver Falls Dick Wallace North Jefferson Street LaVerne Hummell Park Avenue New York City Zada Waldorf West Middlesex Elizabeth Waldorf Katherine Webster Justice North Beaver Street Joseph Justice Philadelphia A. F. Frew Gula Frew James Rhodes Pittsburg Street H. H., Davis Wampum

Evangelist Conn to address Almira inmates Friday

Future events list shows Evangelist Conn addressing inmates at Almira home Friday afternoon. South Side Junior S T L meets Friday at 4 PM at Primitive Methodist church. Reformed Presbyterian Men's group meets Friday 7 30 PM to discuss Men and Missions. Women's Foreign Missionary society postpones meeting to next week.

Evangelist Conn Almira Home South Side Primitive Methodist Church Reformed Presbyterian Church Women's Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church Ada Newlands Grant Street

Community Notes From Bessemer and Nearby Towns

Mrs C J Lago called on friends at Youngstown. Myer Shuklansky visits New Castle with parents. Charles O Nord ill with grip slowly improving. John Weil did business at New Castle. Mr and Mrs L B Taylor of Shenango visited relatives here. Mrs R Lozier Sr visiting son Reuben Lozier family in Lowellville. Mrs N Olson of New Middletown visited daughter Hilda Gabert Friday. Hilma Jennie Nord visited relatives at New Castle. F A Glassel of New Castle visited his parents. Local youths attended a dance in New Middletown. Mr and Mrs M M Ferrer and son James and Mrs Loas Barker visited Hillsville relatives. Misses Ida Hedberg Hilda Nelson Clara Nord and Albert Hedberg called on Mr and Mrs John Carlson Thursday.

C. J. Lago Youngstown Myer Shuklansky New Castle Charles O James Loas’ Barker Hillsville Ida Hedberg Hilda Nelson Clara Nord Albert Hedberg John Carlson

Eastbrook Residents Visit Family and Purchase Property

Carl Kemp and Martha Dinsmore spent Sunday with their parents in Eastbrook and New Castle. Cora Hutchison taught in Mahoning township and visited her parents. E J Bear and Herman Spencer returned from Pittsburgh. Crowl family from New Castle visited Jane and Emma Crowl. Charles and John Crowl bought Craig property in Eastbrook and plan to move April 1. A T Dinsmore hosted a turkey dinner for relatives Friday evening with C W Dinsmore, S B Hutchison and I M Cummings present.

Carl Kemp Youngstown James Kemp Martha Dinsmore New Castle C. W. Dinsmore Cora Hutchison Mahoning Township S. Hutchison E. J. Bear Edward Snodgrass Herman Spencer Pittsburg Charles Crowl Albert and Paul Andrews John Crowl Jane Emma Crow Charles Craig A. T. Dinsmore Hutchison I. M. Cummings

Supper by Junior Endeavor at First Christian Church

A junior endeavor supper will be held Saturday evening February 8 from 6 30 to 8 00 at the First Christian Church. Tickets are 25 cents. Menu includes ham scalloped potatoes scalloped oysters cold slaw bread and butter jelly coffee and cake. 14312 i

The First Christian Church

Leesburg News Notes and Upcoming Events

Mrs. Will Simon has recovered from illness and Mary J. Drake improves from pneumonia. John Brooke and Joe Reynolds visited New Castle friends. A ribbon social is planned at North Leesburg schoolhouse on February 7. Edith Offutt, student at Slippery Rock, visited home. N B Rice travels to Illinois to see seriously ill brother Carson Rice. Local youths attended a dance at Mr Kirk’s in Indian Run. Rev T W Pearson announces revival starting February 11 for a week. Mercer county farmers institute set for February 17 and 18 with state speakers. The meeting invites both men and women farmers.

Will Simon Mary J. Drake John Brooke Joe Reynolds New Castle North Leesburg Edith Offutt Slippery Rock State Normal N. B. Rice Illinois Carson Rice T. W. Pearson Presbyterian Church Mercer County Farmers’ Institute

Big Oyster Sale at Fulton Market Branch

Oyster sale announcement lists Friday and Saturday specials with Standard 30e and Selects 40c. Market location moved to Central Market at 24 and 26 South Mill Street with unit 134t2.

Fulton Fish Market Central Market South Mill Street

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