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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1908

Page

3

Large Luncheon Delights Social Circle With 47 Guests

Mrs T F Morehead hosted a 1 pm luncheon at her East street home. Forty seven guests were seated at small tables amid daffodils and white tulips. The event featured six hand ouchre with prizes to Mrs C J Kirk Mrs David C Wallace and Mrs George D Blair with Mrs Charles Urban of London as an out of town guest.

T. F. Morehead East Street C. J. Kirk David C. Wallace George D. Blair Charles Urban London England

Clark figures host Yucatan club gathering

Mr and Mrs J M Clark of Highland avenue will entertain the Yucatan club Monday evening at their home. The event adds a social note to the neighborhood calendar.

J. M. Clark Highland Avenue Yucatan Club J. J. Dean Pittsburg Street Joseph Maxwell J. F. Greer Knox, Long and Morehead Carmi Glover Shaw Street Twentieth Century Club L. T. L. Wil George Lutton Mill and Lutton Streets Home Street Terrace Avenue Sharon

Pretty Party For Children At Wirsing Home

A children’s party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Wirsing in East Street featured Rebecca Reis as hostess. Twenty five youngsters joined in games including a Teddy bear contest with prizes awarded to Louise Treadwell Lillian Wallace Mell Trelfall and James Frew. A pink and white luncheon followed.

H. M. Wirsing East Street Rebecca Reis Louise Treadwell Lillian Wallace Masters Mell Trelfall James Frew

Helena Auxiliary Elects Officers At First Presbyterian Church

The Helena Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held its annual officer election naming President Mrs S A Willson First vice president Miss Clara Phipps Second vice president Mrs O L Williams Secretary Mrs J E Duff Treasurer Mrs P J Watson Secretary of literature Mrs E A Donnan and Music chairman Mrs W D Wallace. In Mrs J R Martins absence Miss Phipps read her David Livingstone paper. The group voted $25 to Magyar missionary Mrs Schodel and allocated the remaining treasury to Associated Charities. They plan to meet again on the last Friday of March.

Helena First Presbyterian Church S. A. Willson Clara Phipps O. L. Williams J. E. Duff P. J. Watson E. A. Donnan W. D. Wallace J. R. Martin David Livingston Schodel Associated Charities

Delightful Gathering Honoring Miss Emma Bates at Price Home

Miss Sarah Emma Bentley invited sixteen girl friends to a Friday evening at Mrs. W. G. Price’s Reis street home in Oneonta. They played five hundred with tiny red heart talities, awarded comic drawings to Rebekah Wilkison and Matilda McMillen, then enjoyed lunch and music. Miss Bates will stay on as guest of her aunt.

Emma Bates Oneonta N. Y W. G. Price Reis Street Sarah Emma Bentley Price Rebekah Wilkison Matilda McMillen Miss Bates

Surprise 15th Birthday Party for Miss Clara Locke

Friday marked Miss Clara Locke of Croton Avenue’s 15th birthday with a surprise gathering at her parents home. Guests included Elizabeth McMillin, Charles Rey, and J. M. Clark among others. the event featured parlor games, gifts like a gold bracelet and opal ring, a lunch, and prizes won by Elizabeth McMillin and James Carton.

Clara Locke Croton Avenue Ethel Colton Ethel Johnson Nevada Hoover Eva Locke Bessie Roberts Ethel Brennaman Sara Rey Messrs Harry Boyd Steven Mitchell Virgil Calvin Lee Overmeyer Harry Patton Charles Rey George Lynch

American Women's Guild Meets Friday with Grant Street Hostess

The American Women's Guild met Friday afternoon with Mrs J Y Patton of Grant street. Members gave a battle name during roll call and heard programs on Emancipation Proclamation and Its Results, Gettysburg, a character sketch of Grant, Reading, and Lincoln's address. The next meeting is in two weeks with Mrs E L Smith of Wallace avenue.

American Women’s Guild J. Y. Patton Grant Street Gettysburg S. O. McMillin Grant T. C Armstrong Reading Lincoln P. K. Fike E. L. Smith Wallace Avenue

Card club hosts pleasant gathering at Miss Olive Johnston’s home

Card club enthusiasts who play with Miss Olive Johnston of Pittsburg street in the S. S. S. Card club were pleasantly entertained in her home.

Card Club Olive Johnston Pittsburg Street

Surprise 65th Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs McWilliams

Mrs James McWilliams celebrated her 65th birthday with a pleasant surprise luncheon. Attending were Mrs Cox Mrs Tyler Mrs Mc Cormick Mrs Bender Mrs Douglas Mrs Hinkson Mrs McKinley Mrs Sutton Mrs McWilliams Mrs McDonald Mrs Rhinehart and Misses Alice Samuels Sadie Douglas Vera McDonald Ellen Moore Marie Mc Donald and James McWilliams.

James McWilliams Cox Tyler McCormick Bender Douglas Hinkson McKinley Sutton McWilliams McDonald Rhinehart Alice Samuels Sadie Douglas Vera McDonald Ellen Moore Marie McDonald

Knights of St George Host Large Euchre Party

The Knights of St George held a euchre party in the K of C hall on Washington Street Friday evening with over 130 guests. Prizes went to Miss Anna Ryan and George Thormann amid an informal social period and strong enjoyment of the event.

Knights of St. George Washington Street Anna Ryan George Thormann

Miss Margaret Williams Hosts Euchre Night at Jefferson Club

At the old Jefferson club on North Jefferson street, Miss Margaret Williams of East street hosted twenty two ladies Friday. Guests enjoyed euchre and flinch with a water color painting by the hostess as prize, won by Miss Kate Long. Pink and white were the serving colors and Miss Crawford of Princeton was the only guest from afar.

Margaret Williams East Street Old Jefferson Club North Jefferson Street Kate Long Miss Crawford Princeton

Leap Year Party At Primitive Methodist Sunday School

Twenty girls from Miss Bonnie Battley class visited her home on South Mill Street Friday evening. Surprised hostess and her students joined male friends for games music and diversions with refreshments to close the enjoyable event.

Bonnie Battley Primitive Methodist Church South Mill Street Miss Battley

Local couple hosts dinner for two departing friends

A compliment to Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Hutchman of Leasure avenue who leave next week for Irwin and Mrs. B S. Davis of Highland avenue who has left for Chautauqua, N Y. Mr and Mrs Clarence Fischer of Park avenue entertained at a 6 o clock dinner Friday evening for a dozen guests with pretty appointments and an informal social period.

J. H. Hutchman Leasure Avenue Irwin W. Davis Highland Avenue Chautauqua N. Y Clarence Fischer Park Avenue

Leap Year Party Arrangements By N T B Girls

Arrangements for a leap year party to be given at the home of Miss Nell Elliott of Neshannock avenue next Friday evening were made at the regular meeting of the N T B girls at the home of Miss Ethel McMurtrey of Crawford avenue Friday afternoon. Sewing and refreshments followed the business session.

Nell Elliott Neshannock Avenue Ethel McMurtrey Crawford Avenue

Local Ladies Organize 50 Member L T I L In Ellwood City

Miss Belle Braham and Mrs. Jennie Forquer traveled to Ellwood City on Friday to organize an L. T. I. L. unit of 50 members. Officers elected include Superintendent Mrs. Eva Dean President Miss Lorina Brown Secretary Miss Lettie Craft and Treasurer Stafford Melllwain.

Belle Braham Jennie Forquer Ellwood City L. T. IL Eva Dean Lorina Brown Lettie Craft Stafford Melllwain

Miss Susanna Young Hosts Grant Street Party

Miss Susanna Young of Grant Street entertained the X Y 7 girls Saturday with a social gathering at her home.

Susanna Young Grant Street

Afternoon party honors Mrs Harbison at Ben Avon

Mrs. John Wallace Harbison of Ben Avon was guest of honor at an afternoon sewing party with refreshments. Friends of Olive Wible of Rich Hill surprised her for a birthday anniversary with gifts and light fare. Local attendees included Misses Clelland, McClure, McConnell, Welker, Martin, Woods, Drake and Edna Drake, with several guests from nearby Wilkinsburg and local city residents.

John Wallace Harbison Ben Avon Volant Olive Wible Rich Hill Mary Clelland Helen McClure Eva McConnell Alice McConnell Grace Welker Adda Martin Maude Woods Edna ‘Drake Elmer Woods John Stontag G. B. Dicks George Welker Francis Drake Edward Reed Willis McClure James Graham Thomas Martin Albert Patterson Roy Wible Wilkinsburg

Alameda club meeting entertains members with games music

Mr and Mrs Ira D Campbell hosted the Alameda club on Friday evening arranging games refreshments and music. The meeting night has moved from Friday to Thursday. Next week Mrs S R Campbell of Grimes street will be hostess.

Ira D. Campbell Alameda Club S. R. Campbell Grimes Street

West Side W C T U plans Beaver Falls lecture trip

The West Side W C T U met at Mrs. Robert Atkinson’s home in the Seventh ward Friday evening. Members voted to join other unions in traveling to Beaver Falls to hear Mrs. Armour of Georgia speak. A social was arranged at Mrs. Monroe’s Lee avenue home. Refreshments were served.

Robert Atkinson Seventh Ward Beaver Falls Armour Georgia Monroe Lee Avenue

Miss Kelner and Michael Weber Tie in Shenango Township

Miss Mary Kelner daughter of Andrew Kelner of Shenango township and Mr Michael Weber wed at the home of Rev Frederick Frank pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church. Later a reception was given at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Rebel of Moravia street.

Mary Kelner Andrew Kelner Shenango Township Michael Weber Frederick Frank St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Frank Rebel Moravia Street

Dinner for Rice Family at Bes Lusk Home

Mr and Mrs Bes Lusk of Pine street entertained at a small Friday evening dinner with pretty appointments. The guests included members of the Rice family and the menu was excellent. An informal social period followed.

Bes Lusk Pine Street Rice

Mrs Griffth Hosts Dinner for Miss McCullough at Point Place

Mrs John Griffth of Point Place entertained eight at a 6 o'clock dinner Friday evening in honor of Miss Anna McCullough of Braddock. Pink and white decorations set the scene and cards followed as the diversion.

John Griffth Point Place Anna McCullough Braddock

Miss Agnes Conrad Receives Surprise From Schoolmates

Agnes Conrad of Haus Avenue faces typhoid fever threats yet her schoolmates present a surprise gesture. The event highlights community support amid illness concerns.

Agnes Conrad Haus Avenue

Thursday Evening Games and Refreshments Feature Event

Thursday evening featured games and refreshments as the principal attractions. Participants enjoyed socializing, light entertainment, and community gathering around the event.

Choir Members Entertained At Coates Home

The Edenburg church choir members and friends enjoyed an evening at Alderman H. G. Coates's home in the Seventh ward. Music by the Edenburg choir and the boys' quartet preceded a luncheon with Mrs. Haus of Johnstown and Miss Grace McElhaney of Greenville assisting.

Edenburg H. G. Coates Seventh Ward Haus Johnstown Grace McKelihaney Greenville Frank Hoffmaster Tod Hoffmaster Henry Williams James B. Coates D. B. Stanley Fred Haus Mayme Raub Mary McGwin Grace McElhaney Alta Coates Antonia Reebel Ruby Cover Jessie Biddle Mary Glenn Lottie Glenn Nancy Gibson Brittian Miss McWilliams Miss Pitts Clare Cover Harry Gibson

Miss Daisy Pyle Delights At Eastbrook Church Recital

Miss Daisy Pyle of the Seventh ward gave an elocutionary entertainment at Eastbrook United Presbyterian Church Friday evening aided by a local orchestra. The selections impressed the crowd, encores were needed, and the music received high praise for a successful event.

Eastbrook United Presbyterian Church Daisy Pyle Seventh Ward

Dinner Honors J A Wise of Butler at Lang Home

Mr and Mrs W L Lang of Hamilton Street hosted a 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs Langs brother J A Wise of Butler. Guests included Mr and Mrs F F Boyd Mr and Mrs F G Mc Masters Mrs H A Maxwell and the Wise couple.

W. L. Lang Hamilton Street J. A. Wise Butler F. F. Boyd F. G. McMasters H. A. Maxwell Wise

Ladies Aid quilting bee at Croton avenue home

Twenty five members of the Ladies Aid society of the First Methodist church met at Mrs. John Vandegrift's Croton avenue home Friday for a quilting bee and an excellent dinner was served.

Ladies Aid Society First Methodist Church John Vandegrift Croton Avenue

Funeral Notice for G L Faulk of Green Street

Western Star Lodge No 160 K of P members are to assemble at City building at 8 p m to attend the funeral at the home on Green Street Sunday March 1 services 4 p m all Knights invited by the chancellor commander Lila

New Castle Western Star Lodge No. 160 K. of P City Building G. L. Faulk Green Street

Mrs J C Wimner Ill With Heart Trouble

Mrs J C Wimner of Spruce Street is critically ill with heart trouble, family and doctors monitoring her condition closely.

J. C. Wimner Spruce Street

One Constable Handles Thirteen Roumanians

Constable John Stitt leads thirteen Roumanians from the county jail to Alderman Mayne for court on fraud charges against boarding house keepers. They line up orderly, none attempt escape, flanked by a few guards as friends discuss potential payment of board bills.

John ‘Stitt County Alderman Mayne Washington Street Stitt

Carrier John Watson Injured In Ice Slip

John Watson son of P J Watson of Highland Avenue and a News carrier slipped on ice Thursday night and dislocated his ankle. He is confined to home for several days due to the painful injury requiring him to stay indoors.

John Watson P. J. Watson Highland Avenue

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method

Advertisement offers at home cure for piles with a new absorption treatment. It promises immediate relief and permanent care, asks readers to mail details to Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana, and to spread the word. Free samples offered for trial with local references if requested.

M. Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind

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