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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
2
A 1 o'clock luncheon at Mrs. Henry Hoover's Grant Street home featured Mrs. James Scott Woods of Pulaski as guest of honor. Red and green decorations highlighted the event with red carnation centerpieces and a lavish menu. Guests socialized for hours with 500 as the main diversion.
A surprise celebration honored Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Leslie on their 25th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Mrs. James Jamison on Pine street. Friends gathered after prayer meeting, presenting gifts and sharing an informal evening.
Eminent doctors across the U S praise Vinol as a superior cod liver preparation. Evans Mills New York Dr W N Rand says eighteen months of use proves Vinol lives up to claims. Thomasville Georgia Dr Bonchelle reports excellent results for bronchial and pulmonary issues and strength. New Castle Pennsylvania notes Vinol’s science based extractive process and iron peptonate for blood.
Guests described as young gentlemen enjoyed a leap year party at the home of Miss Gertrude Waddington on Court Street. The event featured games led by the girls, musical numbers by Arthur McClelland and piano pieces by Gertrude Waddington and Louisa Edgar, floral decorations, dresses, a lunch, and a group of attendees including Bess Allen Jessie Patton Olive Miller Lyda McKee Josephine Fisher Eva Fisher and several Allen McClellands Jamisons and Waddingtons.
Social and religious groups rally around Associated Charities with a charity euchre to be held in the Masonic temple on Wednesday afternoon January 22 from 2 to 4 30. Only 300 tickets will be sold and each of about 150 members must sell two tickets obtainable from Mrs John G McConahy of East street telephone 75 1. Tickets must be bought before the euchre and none at the door. The event aims to be one of the season’s largest and finest charitable gatherings.
Unexpected Club and Mr and Mrs Edwins Ramage of Park Avenue entertainments set for next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings include 7 o'clock dinners. The Ramages host the Spoon Club on Wednesday evening.
A new trio of Masonic dances is announced for the remaining winter months. The first in January, a February masquerade, and an Easter event will be subscription dances with signups at local shops and the Lawrence club. Committees for arrangements and invitations are listed with members across multiple roles.
The Protected Home Circle met Thursday for officer installation led by supreme deputy G. W. Baird of Sharon assisted by deputy Sara Reed. Eleven new applicants were noted and a goal of at least 50 installations set for March 6. A stereopticon viewing event and social period followed, with refreshments served by the Ladies’ league.
The Mary Lincoln Temple No. 90 Ladies of the Golden Eagle held their annual officer installation on a midweek evening with several Sharon residents in attendance. Officers installed include Past Templar Mrs Anna Sullivan, Noble Templar Mrs Adam Stockman, Vice Templar Mrs Hattie Beman, Marshal of Ceremonies Mrs Pearl Rice, Priestess Mrs Laura Rice, Prophetess Mrs Margaret McCreary, Guardian of Inner Portal Mrs Olive Caldwell, Guardian of Outer Portal Mrs Margaret Artz, Guardian of Finance Mrs Margaret Thomas, Guardian of Exchequer Mrs Lilly Williams, Guardian of Records Mrs Jennie Kelley, Guardian of Music Mrs Esther Richardson, and Trustee Mrs Henry Artz.
Misses Edna Marshall and Pearl Dick of Youngstown attended the Clerks' dance in Eureka hall along with Dr. Stevenson of Grove City and Messrs. D. B. Clark of Mt. Jackson and Dan Russell of Niles. An announced leap year dance will be held Thursday evening January 23.
The Ladies' Aid society of Fourth Presbyterian church held a Wednesday quilting session followed by a business meeting. Officers elected were President Mrs. George Dunn, Vice-president Mrs. Bert Yoho, Secretary Mrs. Hoover, and Treasurer Mrs. Crill.
Mrs Russell Urmson of Wallace avenue prepares to spend the winter in Denver. Mr and Mrs W H Shipler of Highland avenue entertain with a five table 500 game session followed by a dainty luncheon, the earlier hours occupied by the card match.
Members gathered in the Lawrence club rooms for an informal smoker on Thursday evening. A large number attended and the hours proved pleasant for all in attendance.
A Thursday afternoon gathering of the Swastika Kensington club drew interest and enjoyment from members and attendees as they discussed club activities and plans.
The piece extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for liver stomach and blood disorders noting decades of popularity with hundreds of thousands of users. It emphasizes transparency of ingredients no alcohol in the tonic and urges buyers to demand genuine Pierce products including Pleasant Pellets and avoid substitutions.
At Mrs. Fred DeVinney's home on Edgewood avenue a long-awaited meeting gathered members who sewed together during the evening. A choice lunch followed the session. The next gathering is scheduled for Thursday with Mrs. Archie Davis on Meyer avenue.
Mrs James Cunningham of Court Street hosted a Thursday gathering of the Taka Kensington Club with sewing and social conversation. A choice rejection followed the informal afternoon. The next meeting is scheduled in two weeks with Oceans Simpson of the Smith ock.
A business and social session of the Stevenson circle of the First Methodist church was hosted by Mrs. William Bartlett on Chestnut street Thursday evening. Refreshments followed the meeting, and Mrs. Frank Rutter of Epworth street will host the circle on the second Thursday of February.
Mrs J W Orsburn of No 3 Quest Street entertained the members of her Sunday school class at 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday.
Miss Norah Growcutt of this city attended an out of town guest night at the Onyx club dance in Sharon on Wednesday evening.
Miss Felicia Hamilton of Boyles avenue will entertain attendees at the Saturday Afternoon Kensington event, promising an engaging program for local residents.
Mrs Charles Isles aged 70 was struck by an Erie passenger train in Warren Ohio at 5 PM on Thursday. She was wedged against the engine pilot and killed instantly as the train carried her body several blocks before stopping. The driver of the train was injured.
The notice highlights the Andrew Hutton homestead on North Walnut Street at 100 by 160 feet with a brick dwelling, Theodore Ketler store room flats and dwelling with a barn on Walnut, and the McChesney homestead at Walnut and Court streets. It promotes real estate as a safe money investment and predicts a future price rise, advertising Miller's at 186 East Washington St.
An advertisement touts Admiral Coffee as a peer to all 20c and 25c coffees with better quality. It features Best Hams at 10c and Rhodes and Sons at 125 127 Pittsburg Street promoting Admiral Coffee as a superior option.
Mrs Frank Sharp of Sharon returned Friday afternoon after visiting relatives in the city. Scott McCaslin of Pittsburg street shows slight improvement after a severe rheumatism. Mr and Mrs W A Strimater of Lincoln avenue returned from a week in Cambridge Springs. A N Means and Amos Huff registered at the New Park hotel in Youngstown on Thursday. Thomas McConnell returned to State College Friday morning after holidays at home. J W Boise J T Anderson and H P Warner of the city were registered at the Imperial hotel in Youngstown on Thursday.
A special meeting of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce will be held this evening at the Lawrence Savings and Trust company building. Members are urged to attend. business of great importance is to be discussed.
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