Foreign School Board Plans Lincoln Birthday Event
The Foreign School Board of New Castle moves forward with English courses for foreigners despite needing at least 500 dollars to start. Plans for a flag dedication on February 12 include Civic leaders offering carriages and autos, with Levi M. Wise and M. W. Leslie coordinating funds and arrangements. Contributors should make checks payable to W. H. Grove, treasurer Home Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
W. T. Dougherty
Treasury
Hileman
M. W. Leslie
Levi M. Wise
Heisq
Butler Schools
Sons of Veterans
Cleland
W. H. Grove
Home Trust Company
The Edsall Winthrope Company Delights Local Audience
The Edsall Winthrope troupe drew a large crowd with a strong performance at the local play house. Miss Winthrop shone as a lively little stowaway, Mr. Edsall impressed in a Jew comedy role, and Mr. Jerold Hevener led with solid acting. The Nilson Flying Ballet impressed as a highlight, praised as artful and beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edsall-Winthrope
Miss Winthrop
Melba Captivates Patrons With Opera House Program
The article notes Melba, a clever ballet dancer, pleases opera house patrons. A mati nee is announced for today featuring An Orphan's Prayer as the opening and The Lighthouse Robbery tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Illnesses
Mrs. Frank Foulke hosts guests from North Street and Pittsburg. Several residents including Miss Irene Grossman and Miss Geneva Pritchard visit family and friends in the city while others recover from grip and typhoid. A sharp spotlight on Mrs. Sophia Colley and Mrs. Carriette Hainer recovering from injuries and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hutchman
J. H. Hutchman
Leasure Avenue
Carriette E. Hainer
Edgewood Avenue
I. L. Hazen
Salem
South Dakota
A. L. Hazen
Croton Avenue
Sophia Colley
Reynolds Street
B. K. VanDeman
Highland Avenue
Lillian Armstrong
Saint Marys, O
Pittsburg
Margaret Anglin
Henry Miller
Nixon Theatre
Miss Price Addresses Library Meeting on Public Library Move
A large meeting of the local library association heard Miss Helen Underwood Price outline benefits of public libraries and the goal of opening a Carnegie-free library. A press committee was appointed to handle publicity while residents planned community support and fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Library Association
First Presbyterian Church
Helen Underwood Price
Harrisburg
Miss Price
Carnegie Library
Charles H. Johnson
J. J. Dean
C. J. Kirk
S. E. McCleary
Elizabeth Royce
Cleveland
Dates Set for Masonic Dances This Winter
The Masons plan a second series of dances at the Masonic temple this winter with three events. The first is Wednesday evening, January 2, the second Monday evening, February 24, and the final May party Thursday evening, May 7. The February rude dance idea was canceled and all dances will proceed as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Masonic Temple
Surprise visit honors Mrs Hoover by Butt-In club
Mrs. Martin Hoover of Greenwood Avenue was surprised Tuesday evening when the Butt-In club members, thirty friends and neighbors, gathered at her home. They stayed, shared baskets, enjoyed cards and music, and presented the host with numerous gifts.
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Martin Hoover
Greenwood Avenue
Unexpected club dinner entertains members at Ramage home
The Unexpected club met for dinner at 7 pm Tuesday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. C Ramage of Park Avenue. Roast pig headed the menu and six hand ellechre followed. Prizes went to Mrs. David Lv. Wallace and Samuel Foltz, with Mrs. M. A. Brown winning visitors’ favor. Guests included Miss Gertrude Kemp of Kane and Miss Blanche Gaylon of Knoxville.
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E. C Ramage
Park Avenue
David Lv. Wallace
Samuel Foltz
M. A. Brown
Gertrude Kemp
Kane
Blanche Gaylon
Knoxville
Tuesday Night club guests share euchre honors
Mrs. Helen Newell of North Mer cer street hosted Tuesday evening with associates from the Tuesday Night club. In a six hand euchre game Mrs. A. W. Harbison and Chester W. Wallace won club favors while visitors prize went to Mrs. E. E. Seavy and 8. D. Long. A lunch was served by the hostess and Misses Anna Seavy Elizabeth and Sara Newell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Newell
North Mercer Street
A. W. Harbison
Chester W. Wallace
E. E. Seavy
D. Long
Anna Seavy
Elizabeth
Sara Newell
Social Club Entertainments Listed In Local Notes
Mrs A M McFarland Mulberry street entertains Utopia club. Mrs Craig Steen North street entertains Winona club. Carnation Kensington members and husbands hosted by Mrs Belle Townsend Seventh ward. Miss Helen Garvin Park avenue hosts S S S girls. Swastika Kensington club hosted by Mrs Archie Davis Meyer avenue. Mrs W M Caldwell Pittsburg street hosts D A Kensington afternoon session.
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A. M. McFarland
Mulberry Street
Utopia Club
Craig Steen
North Street
Winona Club
Carnation Kensington
Belle Townsend
Seventh Ward
Helen Garvin
Park Avenue
Archie Davis
Meyer Avenue
W. M. Caldwell
Pittsburg Street
D. of A. Kensington
Nixon club hosts meeting with elections and prizes
Mr and Mrs William Reader hosted Nixon club on West North Street Tuesday evening. Progressive pedro led to prizes for Mrs Harry Wogan and William Evans. Officers elected include President Mrs William Wolford Secretary Mrs Mary Rae Treasurer C W Fray Correspondent Mrs J Norris. A lunch followed. Mrs S W Fray invites members to her home in Greenwood Avenue in two weeks.
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William Reader
West North Street
Nixon Club
Pedro
Harry Wogan
William Evans
William Wolford
Mary Rae
C. W. Fray
J. Norris
S. W. Fray
Greenwood Avenue
Guests at Sharon leap year dance hosted by Miller and Williams
Local guests at the leap year dance hosted by Misses Evelyn Miller and Louise Williams of Sharon included Rebecca Fleming Pelle Fleming Katherine Hartzell Lottie Ashmore Beatrice Chambers Hester Bryson Geraldine Norris Francis Hayes George Sherman Professor Balcom Frank McLaughlin Samuel Emery Crawford Hoyt and Paul Mosley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Miller
Louise Williams
Sharon
Rebecca and
Pelle Fleming
Katherine Hartzell
Lottie Ashmore
Beatrice Chambers
Hester Bryson
Geraldine Norris
Francis Hayes
George Sherman
Professor Balcom
Frank McLaughlin
Samuel Emery
Crawford Hoyt
Paul Mosley
Napa social at Hoyt block cards party entertains guests
Mrs J C Noyes of Napa California stood in for a host position Tuesday afternoon as Miss Carrie Crawford of the Hoyt block hosted a gathering of friends for a cards party. Prizes went to Mrs John W Knox and Miss May Hoyt while Mrs Noyes drew the visitors favor. A delicious collation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Noyes
Napa
Cal
Carrie Crawford
Croton WCTU Meeting Reports Regular Business
Croton W C T U met this afternoon with Mrs. George Gibson to conduct its regular business. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Harriet Winger of Duquesne Street.
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Croton
George Gibson
Harriet Winger
Duquesne Street
Carnation Kensington Meeting Postponed After Death
The Carnation Kensington group postpones its Thursday evening meeting due to the death of William Artz. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Townsend of the Seventh ward were to host the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Artz
Carnation
Kensington
Elmer Townsend
Seventh Ward
P. E. O. Sisterhood Meets Miss Harry on Kubla Khan
The P. E. O. sisterhood gathered with Miss Emma Harry of North Mercer Street Tuesday evening. Members shared quotes from Coleridge a biographical fact and a current event. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. Lou Gordon of Shenango Street.
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P. E. O. Sisterhood
Emma Harry
North Mercer Street
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Harry
Kubla Khan
Lou Gordon
Shenango Street
Admiral Coffee Rivalry Highlights 20 Cent Leader
An advertisement touts Admiral Coffee as a peer to the era’s 20c coffee, claiming it offers better value than many rivals priced at 25c. The copy positions the brand as a strong choice for budget shoppers seeking quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Coffee
Correction: Dickson Family Visit to South Dakota
A misprint in Tuesday's News swapped a Dickson family with Dickey. It should read Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dickson and son Eugene of Pittsburg street who have gone to South Dakota to spend a month with Mr. Dickson's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dickey
Eugene
Pittsburg Street
South Dakota
Thomas Dickson
Dickson
Pleasant Event for Visitor at Butler Hostess Irene Grossman
Miss Irene Grossman of Butler entertained a group of about 20 friends on Tuesday evening in a casual gathering. Miss Mary Criss and Roy Francis provided the music, and a lunch was served by her sister Mrs. C. Ed Smith and Mrs. C. C. Taylor.
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Irene Grossman
Butler
Pearl Dunn
Fairmont Avenue
Mary Criss
Roy Francis
C. Ed Smith
C. C. Taylor
Masonic Club appoints multiple committees for dances
Several committees have been named for the new Masonic club with more to come. Invitations committee includes Dr H E Zuerner E M D Quig William R Faithful John K Cook and Robert Fleming. Reception committee lists numerous members led by Charles Greer H L Dunlap Thomas C Elliott and others. Arrangements committee features Jose S Rice W W H Buchanan John Lamb George W Hamilton and E F G Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Club
Greer Music Hall
H. E. Zuerner
E. M. D. Quig
William R. Faithful
John K. Cook
Robert Fleming
Messrs
Charles Greer
H. L. Dunlap
Thomas C. Elliott
John McCandless
C. C. Dickson
Clayton Reev’s
C. A. Reed
Montgomery Linville
George K. Welch
J. J. Dean
Seth R. Marshall
Frank Veach
William E. Waddington
David S. Pyle
Jesse Cooper
Jose S. Rice
W.W. H. Buchanan
John Lamb
George W. Hamilton
and E. F. G. Harper
Dont Worry Club Becomes Smile Club In Wilmington
Club members met at Mr and Mrs Charles Hulme home on Wilmington Avenue Tuesday evening. They adopted a new name the Smile club drew up a constitution and conducted business before a social hour and lunch. Next meeting set for Saturday evening at the same location.
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Don't Worry Club
Charles Hulme
Wilmington Avenue
Smile Club
Bibbean Supper Arranged by Randolph Circle Kings Daughters
Members of the Randolph circle of Kings Daughters at the First Methodist church held a Tuesday afternoon business session and arranged a baked bean supper to be held in about a week.
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Randolph Circle
King’s Daughters
The
First Methodist Church
Ladies Auxiliary Y M C A social to be held Friday
The Ladies' auxiliary of the Y M C A will hold a social meeting for its members Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Refreshments will be served and the afternoon is expected to be pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Y W C T U Members Plan Visit by State President
The Y W C T U group met with Miss Cordelia Roberts of Pittsburg street Tuesday evening. They organized plans for the state president Mrs. George to visit Beaver and be in the city Friday January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Roberts
Pittsburg Street
George
Beaver
Surprise Club Entertained at Belmont Avenue home
Mrs. Charles Dean hosted the Surprise Club Tuesday evening in Belmont Avenue residence. Cards and refreshments formed the main entertainment as members gathered for the social event.
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Surprise Club
Charles Dean
Belmont Avenue
Sharon Women Entertained by Evelyn Miller Guests
Miss Evelyn Miller of Sharon complimented Misses Katherine Hartzell and Belle Fleming of this city who are house guests by entertaining the Girls' club Tuesday afternoon.
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Evelyn Miller
Sharon
Katherine Hartzell
Belle Fleming
Girls’ Club
Ladies Missionary Society Plans All Day Sewing Meeting
The Ladies' Missionary society of the First Baptist church will hold an all day meeting Thursday in the church to sew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Garvins to Spend Winter in Hot Springs Ark
Mr and Mrs B F Garvin of North Street left Wednesday afternoon for Hot Springs Arkansas where they will spend the remainder of the winter.
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B. F. Garvin
North Street
Hot Springs
Ark
Y M C A Basketball Tournament Opens Tonight
The Y M C A hosts a six team men’s basketball tournament with medals for the winners and a 25 cent entry fee per member to fund the prizes. Physical Director A T Brown leads the event, while Clifford Cottam of Elm Street is reported ill with grip.
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A. T. Brown
Clifford Cottam
Elm Street
Admiral Coffee Among Top 20th Century Brews
Admiral Coffee stands out among peer brews of the era, praised as superior to many coffees sold at 25 cents. The brief notes its high quality relative to common prices in its time.
Deaths of the Day Mr. Walker Buried
funeral services were held at Plaingrove United Presbyterian for J. M. Walker longtime chief engineer of the New Castle Traction company. He died at his Perrysburg home and is survived by wife Minnie and three children Arthur Eugene and Gaylord, with two brothers and several lodge memberships noted. Interment at Plaingrove Cemetery.
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Plaingrove United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Walker
New Castle Traction Company
Mr. Walker
Perrysburg
Toledo
W. J. McClintock
John DeNormandie
Mont
Minnie McGee
John A. McGee
Plaingrove
Prof
McGee
Butler Hospital
Arthur, Eugene
Gaylord Walker
Mrs Barker of South Bend Dies in Brooklyn Home
Mrs. Barker beloved wife of John G. Parker died Tuesday morning December 31 at her daughter Mrs Brackett’s home 1054 Sterling Place Brooklyn New York. The Barkers had traveled in the east for two months and spent Christmas at their daughter's house. Barker was a landscape gardener who designed Cascade park features and the couple lived on North Mill Street for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Barker
Washington Woman Martha Acheson Dies Suddenly
Miss Martha W. Acheson aged 55 a prominent Washington Pa. figure from an old Western Pennsylvania family died suddenly Tuesday evening. She was the daughter of the late Judge Alexander W. Acheson and sister of Congressman Ernest F. Acheson and leaves three brothers.
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Martha W. Acheson
Washington, Pa
Pennsylvania
Alexander W. Acheson
Ernest F. Acheson
Funeral services for Harry McCready held at Hopewell church
Funeral services for the late Harry McCready son of Mr and Mrs Samuel McCready of New Bedford will be held Thursday at 2 pm in Hopewell Presbyterian church New Bedford. Interment will be in Hopewell cemetery.
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Harry McCready
Samuel McCready
New Bedford
Youngstown
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Hopewell Cemetery
Markets Quotations From New Castle Prices List
Official quotations from New Castle list fruits vegetables and live stock prices corrected at noon each Tuesday. Apples per bushel at market. poultry spring chickens per pound. chickens ducks geese turkeys alive or dressed. hay and straw per ton. various honey and live stock prices including yearling and spring lambs beef cattle veal calves hogs and dressed hogs indicated with cents per pound or per ton where shown.
Deaths of Ida Sullivan and William Artz Linked to Illnesses
At 608 Moravia Street Miss Ida Mary Sullivan aged 22 dies after a year long tuberculosis illness. Survived by brother Earl and sisters Eva Downing and Cora Sullivan with funeral at 3:30 P M Friday at the family home. William H Artz of 143 Neal Street dies Tuesday after typhoid fever and bowel trouble aged 20. son of Henry and the late Mrs Artz. married years earlier.
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Moravia Street
Ida Mary Sullivan
William Sullivan
Grace M. E. Church
Earl
Eva Downing
Cora Sullivan
William H. Artz
Neal Street
Canton
Henry Artz
Ladies of the Golden Eagle Funeral Meeting Notice
The Ladies of the Golden Eagle are requested to meet in their hall tomorrow afternoon at 1 o clock to attend the funeral of their late companion William Arzt. Nobie Templar Anna Sullivan Guardian of Records Jennie Kelley listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Golden Eagle
William Arzt
Nobie Templar
Anna Sullivan
Guardian of ‘Records
Jennie Kelley
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Stillman’s
E. Washington Street
Foreign School
Lincoln’s
Frank Foulke
Harry Clark
H. C. McCullough
Lexington Avenue
Herbert L Garvin
Waverly
N. Y
BE. P. Powell
Tarentum
Ellwood City
Carrie Allen
Greenville
W. W. Grant
Croton Avene
Geneva Pritchard
Beatrice Pritchard
Jacob Cosel
Delaware Avenue
Leta Breckenridge
Wallace Avenue
Hollister
J. C. Wallace
George H. Williams
John Allen
Chrystal Mitchell
Charles Barnett
Oliver Gray
Earl Williams
William Barnett
Samuel Williams
William R. Jarvis
Amelia Williams
Sharon Dance
Lankooks
Ledgers
CASH
DAY Books
Metzler
D. McGoun
Y. W. C. T. U. Meeting
Homestead
McKeesport
Tribe of Ben Hur
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Commandery K. G. E
Ladies Golden Eagle
Modern Protective Association
L A. T
Oak Park Cemetery
Alice Davis
Perry Davis
Jacksville
Alice
Mt. Union Church
McLeister
West Liberty U. P. Church
John G. Barker
Martha Acheson
Ilk
Reed
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