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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1908

Page

6

A B D Girls Hold Regular Meeting at First Presbyterian

The January meeting of the A B D girls at the First Presbyterian church met Tuesday afternoon at 4. Miss Hazel Hileman and Blanche Morrow provided music. Miss Clare Moore gave a recitation. Miss Elizabeth Douds reported on Mr Shoedel the Hungarian missionary’s work in South Sharon and his city presence. Refreshments followed and the group adjourned to February's meeting.

A. B First Presbyterian Church Hazel Hileman Blanche Morrow Clare Moore Shoedel Elizabeth Douds Second United Presbyterian R. J. Crawford H. G. Sharp George Hover H.G. Sharp R. S. Mercer W. R. Thompson Wm. Bennett J. O. Campbell Y. W Y. M. Christian Associations J. Lee Gilmore New Castle

Local clubs host dances and entertainments in Eureka hall

Mrs. Fred DeVinney of Edgewood Avenue will entertain Swastika club members. Stevenson circle will be entertained by Mrs. William Bartlett of Chestnut street. Mrs. James Cunningham of Court Street will entertain the Takakenington. The 8 A K girls plan a leap year party at Miss Ger ride Waddington’s Court street home.

Eureka Hall Fred DeVinney Edgewood Avenue Stevenson Circle William Bartlett Chestnut Street James Cunningham Court Street Takaken-ington Gerride Waddington

Mrs C A McCready and Daughter Plan California Trip

Mrs C A McCready and her daughter Elizabeth of Shaw Street depart Wednesday at 8 pm for California. They will visit Los Angeles and Pasadena for several days, then travel to San Diego to stay with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Howard Harbison and her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John Harbison for the winter.

C. A. McCready Elizabeth Shaw Street California Los Angeles Pasadena San Diego Howard Harbison John Harbison

Nurse Miss Gula Sankey Resigns to Care for Mother

Miss Gula Sankey of Greenwood Avenue resigns from Allegheny General Hospital to care for her mother Mrs H R Sankey also of Greenwood Avenue who recently underwent an operation and is not much improved.

Gula Sankey Greenwood Avenue Allegheny General Hospital H. R. Sankey

Girls Club Entertained by Miss Mary Hamilton Friday

The Girls club will be entertained Friday afternoon January 17 by Miss Mary Hamilton of North street.

Mary Hamilton North Street

Holland Club Enjoys Postholiday Social Evening

The Holland Club gathered Tuesday evening for a postholiday reunion with hostess Mrs Clyde Fulkerson of West Washington Street. Guests played progressive pedro, enjoyed festive decorations, and awaited an invitation from Mrs C E Brown of Edgewood Avenue for a future two week gathering.

Holland Club Clyde Fulkerson West Washington Street Pedro C. Eb, Brown Edgewood Avenue

W C T U Plans Prayer Day at First Baptist Church

The W C T U will mark Friday January 10 as a day of prayer at the First Baptist Church corner East and North streets. The 1 PM gathering opens with Mrs Er J Roberts, superintendent of evangelistic work, presenting Our Privileges and Responsibilities. Other speakers follow on Our Opportunities and The Lessons of the Hour.

First Baptist Church East North Streets Er. J. Roberts A. M. Leohned Calvin Smith Chapman Speer Gigson S. BE. McCleary Douds ER. N. Bear M. A. Davidson C. W. Foulk

Kensington Club Guests Enjoy Mrs Rounds Home

The Tuesday Afternoon Kensington met at Mrs Joseph Rounds home on Lee avenue for needlework and a served lunch. The group will gather again in two weeks when Mrs Bert Hagerty of Shennango Street hosts the event.

Rounds Lee Avenue Joseph Rounds Kensington Bert Hagerty Shenango Street

Millinery Class Exhibition at A. M. E. Zion Church

Miss Blanche Campbell of Russellville Kentucky and her millinery class presented an exhibition and social at the A. M. E. Zion church on Tuesday evening. The program was interesting and a social time followed.

Blanche Campbell Russellsville Dora B. Hill G. A. Brooks A. Jordan James Streets James Davis L. BE. Tilghman Carrie Brown Cora Alford A. M. E. Zion Church

Farther Lights Society Meets For Mission Work

The Farther Lights society of the First Baptist church met with Miss Gertrude Hughes of South Jefferson street on Tuesday evening to discuss work among the missions. Refreshments were served and the society will be entertained by Miss Edith Ingham of Shaw street in three weeks.

Farther Lights Society The First Baptist Church Gertrude Hughes South Jefferson Street Edith Ingham Shaw Street

Handel Oratorio Society Holds Post Holiday Practice

After the Christmas break the Handel Oratorio Society conducted a good practice Tuesday night. The new oratorio’s music has not been ordered as negotiations with a certain artist continue. Practice next week is set for Tuesday night.

Handel Oratorio Society

Randolph circle of King's Daughters meets for sewing

The Randolph circle of the King's Daughters at the First Methodist church gathered Tuesday at 2 30 for sewing. The business session was postponed to the next meeting.

Randolph Circle King’s Daughters the First Methodist Church

Men's League to Meet at First Baptist Church

The Men's League of First Baptist will meet Thursday evening. James Chambers will read a paper titled Liberty and the Law. The open meeting invites ladies to attend.

Men's League Men’s League of the First Baptist Church James Chambers

Miss Belle Fleming Attends Park Avenue Club Meeting

Miss Belle Fleming of Park Avenue attends a Girls' club meeting hosted by Miss May Murchie at her home Tuesday afternoon with guest Miss Evelyn Miller of Sharon.

Belle Fleming Park Avenue Evelyn Miller Sharon Girls’ Club May Murchie

Philadelphia minister returns after preaching at First Baptist

Rev. B. D. Stelle of Philadelphia filled the pulpit at the First Baptist church Sunday and returned home Wednesday morning. While in this city he was entertained at the home of Mrs and Mrs R C Fralick of Blaine street.

B. D. Stelle Philadelphia First Baptist R. C. Fralick Blaine Street

Physicians' Club Meeting Plans Talk by Dr Fos ter

The Physicians' club will meet Thursday evening with Dr John Foster of North Mercer Street. Dr Trimple, chief surgeon of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, will read a paper on surgery.

Physicians’ Club John Foster North Mercer Street Trimple Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Pythian Sisters to Install Officers Friday Evening

The Pythian sisters will hold their installation of officers in their rooms Friday evening. This will be followed by a social session.

Pupil Attendance Honors at Chewton School No 3

Wampum Pa January 6 1908 pupils with perfect attendance for the month ended January 6 include Maggie Edwards Cassie Guy Maud Guy Grace Kurtz Hazel Ritchie Esther Smith Paul Coulter Tony Duluce Glen Dindinger Oliver Hoaglin John Ritchie Willie Shallenberger Those missing one or less include Esther Conner Ethel Coulter Helen Federkiewicz Ada Wardman Mabel Yoho George Conner Howard Fosnaught Frank Kellner Lawrence Wardman Harrison Edwards.

Wampum Chewton School No. 3 Maggie Edwards Cassie Guy Maud Guy Grace Kurtz Hazel Ritchie Esther Smith Paul Coulter Tony Duluce Glen Dindinger Oliver Hoaglin John Ritchie Willie Shallenberger Esther Conner Ethel Coulter Helen Federkiewicz Ada Wardman Mabel Yoho George Conner Howard Fosnaught Frank Kellner Lawrence Wardman Harrison Edwards

Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Praises J. C. Wallace Beauty

A testimonial styled verse praises a girl for beauty and health attributed to taking Rocky Mountain Tea. The piece credits J. C. Wallace and frames her as the pride of the country, envied by others for her appearance.

J. C. Wallace

Personal notices from Mercer city area residents

A series of brief notices list locals ill at home visiting relatives or traveling. Names include Mrs W J Chain George Carbaugh Mrs W T Burns W 8 S Mears G L Griffith Irene Griffith Charles Wishart Daniel Wilkes Phoebe Allen James Street Thomas Meehan Perry Moore N A White Betty Wardrop G W Veach John Rearie S M Rearie Jean Young Frances Hamilton Clyde Smith Robert Wallace S H Hamilton and others with short travels or health mentions. An advertising note promotes Admiral Coffee as 20c, claimed better than 25c.

W. J. Chain North Mercer Street George Carbaugh West Middlesex W. T. Burns Pine Street Pittsburg Harry Preston Sharpsville Mears Neshannock Avenue G. L. Griffith Irene Carlisle Street Charles Wishart Sharon Daniel Wilkes Bellaire J. M. Wilkes Green Street Phoebe Allen Franklin James Street Thomas Meehan Lowellville Perry Moore Alliance C. L. Gibson Butler Avenue Rev N. A. White Greenville A. B. White North Street Betty Wardrop Sewickley William Miller Wardrop North Jefferson Street Frank Leroy Oil City G. W. Veach Shenango Street John Rearie Wallace Avenue M. Rearie Walnut Street Mercer Sanitarium Jean Young B. A. Young West Grant Street Armitage Wayne, Pa

Deaths Of The Day Isabel Bailey and infant John D Phillips

The Epworth church held funeral services for Isabel Harriet Bailey of 20 Epworth street with Rev. J. C. McDonald presiding. Burial followed at Oak Park cemetery. J. D. Phillips of 176 East Long avenue died at age six months and twenty two days brain fever. Funeral for John D. Phillips set for Thursday at 3 pm at the residence with interment at Oak Park. Survived by parents, a brother William and sisters Margaret and Mary.

Epworth M. E Isabel Harriet Bailey Epworth Street J. C. McDonald James Clements Meryl Hillman John Patton John Weimer Albert Sadler Philip Gaffinger Oak Park Cemetery J. D. Phillips East Long Avenue John D. Phillips William Margaret Mary Oak Park

Market Quotations for New Castle Prices and Goods

Official Tuesday quotations list prices for butter eggs vegetables fruit poultry live stock hay straw honey and feed. Items include butter at 27 and eggs at 33, cauliflowers 1.00 per dozen, carrots 60 per bushel, potatoes 70 per bushel, onions 76 per bushel, turnips 60, cabbages 3 1/2 per bushel, apples 1.00 per bushel, spring chickens 6 8 per lb, dressed turkeys 14, hay 15 per ton, straw 9, oats 60 per bushel, wheat 1.00 per bushel, corn 33 per bushel, rye 55 per bushel. Prices vary by live stock weights and product type.

Funeral for Mrs. Rachel Bayles Held Friday

The funeral of the late Mrs. Rachel Bayles of East Cherry Street will be held Friday at 2 PM from the family residence. The interment will take place in Newport.

Rachel Bayles East Cherry Street Newport

Local notes from New Castle and nearby towns

Residents and visitors listed include William Boozell Mrs W D Cargill J F Caldwell Jr Lawrence Rodgers and others visiting New Castle Oil City Sharon and Pittsburg. A slight freight wreck at Wilmington Junction damaged a caboose and E G Woods had a buggy accident but no injuries reported.

William Boozell New Castle W. D. Cargill J. F. Caldwell, Jr Oil City Lawrence Rodgers Edward Taylor Maud Woods New Wilmington Hazel Foultz Youngstown Samuel McCreary William Wareharm Lilly Benson John Johnston Sharon William Hill Newton Green Pittsburg Annie F. Caldwell Gertrude Clark Yeagley James Elder John McDowell P. O. Elder Hickory Township Elmer Woods Boyne Boyd Herbert Caldwell Wilmington Junction G. Woods Incline Bridge Mr. Woods

Horses Wanted by Myer and Fox at Highland Stables

Baltimore buyers Myer and Fox will purchase horses and mares aged two to twelve years across all classes at Highland stables on Monday January 13. The notice promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming time tested life giving qualities and lasting effectiveness for 30 years with 35c tea or tablets from J. C. Wal-

Myer and Fox Baltimore Highland Stables Hollister J. C. Wal

Volant Notes Youths, Churches, and School Changes

Volant reports a flying trip by Perdue to Butler and holiday visits by Harry Bruner. Rev. Weible preached at Plaingrove church while Rev. Smith is on the Bick list causing no M E church service. Local students Hughes Shaw Vincent Potter Helen Potter and Campbell will attend Volant school as Prof. Higley from Grove City joins to teach with Prof. Leffler for the winter term beginning January 7.

Forest Perdue Butler Harry Bruner Weible Plaingrove Presbyterian Guy Allen Volant Smith Bick M. E Herman Hughes John Shaw Vincent Potter Helen Potter Leonard Campbell

Keeley Cure Offered by Keely Institute in Pittsburgh

The Keely Institute in Western Pennsylvania advertises the Keeley Cure as a long proven remedy for drug or drink habits. Interest is invited to write for particulars from the institute located at 4246 Fifth Ave Pittsburg Pa.

Keely Institute Western Penna Fifth Ave Pittsburg

Corset Covers in Varied Styles at January Sale

Readable listing highlights numerous corset cover styles in Nainsook and French handmade varieties. Prices range from 25 cents to 13.50 dollars with lace insertions embroidery and beadwork noted across back and front trims.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ary Admiral Coffee Epworth M. E. Church Pearson Str Oliver Covington, Ky Winona Hymnal E. P. Frey & Bro Washington ST Millinery Sharon Party Pythian Sisters Pittsburg Starch Pracery Shilling Bros Admiral Coffee Music News Williams van Alstyne Charles T Metzler Miss Bailey J. F. Williams Thomas Ashmore M. J. G. Martin Council State Sewer Commission F. Herbert Snow John Hunter Justice of the Peace Francis T. H. Hitchcock Hunter Pattison Cox Homestead First United Presbyterian Congregation J. H. Porter J. J. Ashenhurst J. G. Martin J.H. Lusk Walter McFarland John Wright, Jr Norman Igo J. H. Lusk William McElwee, Jr Howell T. Getty Floyd McNair Ladies’ Missionary Society Hotel McCreary Neshannock Falls Keeley Cure Holland E. Washington ST Boggs & Buhl North Side Pittsburgh, PA Admiral
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