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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1908

Page

3

Local social notes highlight visits and travels

Miss Rachel Griffith of Wood Street spent Sunday in McKeesport while Paul Jonas of Crafton visited friends in the city. John M. Watson, a local resident, was a business visitor in Cleveland on Monday. Parke V. Hogan left for a business trip to Westfield NY as S S Hamilton returned from Cambridge Springs. Miss Clara Griffith came back from a week with her sister in McKeesport. Ruth Mason, 3, at 58 Nemo Street, recovers from fever. Anna Griffin and Kate Mitchell visited Lowellville. Margaret Henderson returned from Youngstown where she stayed with Mrs. S C Simonton. Frank and John Boal returned to West Middlesex after a Sunday with Ira Wagner in Court Street, while Mrs. John Knox, guest of her parents in Court Street, returned home. Arthur B. Kelley returned to Pittsburgh after Sunday with his wife visiting her parents on Wallace Avenue. Mr and Mrs Will R. McCord, city editor and society editor of the Pittsburgh Dispatch, spent the weekend in New Castle with their mother Mrs W B McCord and cousins Mr and Mrs Bert Wells of East Street.

Rachel Griffith Wood Street McKeesport Paul Jonas Crafton John M. Watson Cleveland Parke V. Hogan Garfield Avenue Westfield N. Y S. Hamilton East North Street Cambridge Springs Clara Griffith Grant Street Ruth Alex Mason Nemo Street Anna Griffin Kate Mitchell Lowellville Margaret Henderson Youngstown S. C. Simonton Frank and John( Boal West Pittsburg

College Dining Hall Offers Affordable Meals

The college dining hall in the Dean block serves meals at 25 cents with meal tickets at 21 meals for four dollars. Miss Della Trumbo is listed as the proprietress.

College Dining Hall Della Trumbo

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claims Health Boost

An advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a perfect remedy. The copy asserts the product fills arteries with rich blood, creates new flesh, and makes healthy people, urging readers that no remedy compares. It promotes 35c tea or tablets by J C Wallace.

Hollister J. C. Wallace

Society Agog for Brilliant Week in Local Notes

A busy social week showcases dances, card parties, and weddings led by Wimodausis and many clubs. Notable events include a charity euchre at the Masonic temple, multiple entertainments by Mrs. Dean of Pittsburg street, and upcoming nuptials of Miss Margaret Hart to James Maurice Cameron.

Masonic Temple Sweet Charity J. J. Dean Pittsburg Street

Highland 500 Club Meeting Rescheduled to Thursday

The Highland 500 club meeting moved from Friday afternoon to Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Thomas Elliott hosting the event.

Highland 500 Club Thomas Elliott

Johns Ketter Marriage License Granted in Youngstown

A marriage license was issued in Youngstown to C. Hunter Johns of Youngstown and Sadie K. Ketter of Beaver County.

Youngstown C. Hunter Johns Sadie K. Ketter Beaver County

Admiral Coffee Named Peer of 20th Century Brews

Admiral Coffee, praised as a peer among 20th century blends, outshines many rivals sold at 25 cents. The blurb positions it as superior to common 25c coffees and likens it to top tier roasts.

Enjoyable Event for Associates Hosts Club Members

The W. S. P. Kingston club praised Mrs. Paul Papemhausen as an ideal hostess for a Saturday afternoon at her parents’ East Main home. Members enjoyed needle work and later a card game, with Miss Grace Bagnall and Miss Adaline Stritmater as special guests. A luncheon followed, hosted by Miss Erma Dean. Mrs. Leslie Johnson invited the group to her home for an event on Wednesday afternoon, January 29.

W. S. P. Kensington Club Paul Papemhausen I. P. Dean East Main Street Grace Bagnall Adaline Stritmater Erma Dean Leslie Johnson

New S. A. K. Girls Members Added

Two new members joined S. A. K. girls on Saturday afternoon. Miss Harriet and Grace Smith were welcomed by hostess Miss Lyda McKee on West Grant street. Sewing was the activity followed by refreshments. Miss Bessie Allen, of Dewey Avenue, will entertain the group in two weeks.

Harriet Grace Smith Lyda McKee West Grant Street Bessie Allen Dewey Avenue

Miss Henderson Sings for Coterie Club Guests

An out of town guest performed at the Coterie club meeting in Youngstown on Friday afternoon. The Youngstown Vindicator praised Miss Henderson for her beautiful sympathetic voice and noted she was warmly received.

Margaret Henderson Coterie Club Youngstown Henderson

Wednesday Morning Musical at First Baptist Church

The club meets Wednesday at 10 o clock in the First Baptist church for a miscellaneous program with Miss Florence White as hostess. The executive board will not meet this week.

First Baptist Church Florence White

Smile Club entertains at Hulme home in Wilmington

The Smile club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hulme of Wilmington avenue on Saturday evening. Rehearsals for the upcoming play continued and the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening.

Smile Club Charles Hulme Wilmington Avenue

Presbyterian church holds short Saturday meeting

First Presbyterian church held a brief business meeting Saturday afternoon arrangements were made for a supper in a few weeks and the regular meeting is planned for next Saturday afternoon.

Lydia First Presbyterian Church

Carothers and Brenemer Head to California for Winter

Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Carothers of North Beaver Street along with Miss Laura Brenemer plan to depart Monday evening to spend the winter in California.

P. F. Carothers North Beaver Street Laura Brenemer California

Carnation Kensington Members and Husbands Gather Tuesday

Members of the Carnation Kensington and their husbands met Tuesday evening for a social gathering. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and conversation in a cordial shared event.

Elmer* Townsend Seventh Ward The Carnation Kensington

Women’s Union Meeting at First Christian Church

The Woman's Union of the First Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon at the church. Each section will report at this time.

Woman's Union of the First Christian Church

Speakeasy Raid Targets Foreign-Run Club on Center Street

Police raided a Sunday operation described as a foreigner run speakeasy on Center street in the Fifth ward. The proprietor and ten visitors were detained. visitors paid a $5 forfeit to be released, while the proprietor remained in custody.

Center Street Fifth Ward

New Castle Man Arrested in Sharon Assault Case

George Jones, who listed New Castle as his home, was arrested Saturday night in Sharon on a charge of assaulting a restaurant keeper. A Sunday hearing sentenced him to 30 days in Mercer county jail.

George Jones New Castle Sharon Jones Mercer County

Reynolds Seeks Another Term for Legislature in Lawrence County

Walter Reynolds, longtime legislator, campaigns for a third term urging local option support, tax reform, highway improvements with vitrified brick, mining law changes, and better worker safety. He cites past service in 1904 and 1906, committee roles, and a life in law and public service from Neshannock to New Castle.

Mr. Penrose United States Lawrence County United States Senate Reynolds Pennypacker Ways Harrisburg Neshannock Township George W. Reynolds New Castle

Character Building Vesper Draws New YWCA Members

The YWCA vesper service at Welsh Congregational church featured Rev. James Ferguson urging character building for young women. Mrs. Stratton presided, with choir and tenor David Lloyd performing. Over 25 new members joined, boosting total membership to just over 800. next service set for an uptown church with Miss Erhardt participating.

James Ferguson First United Presbyterian Church J. L. Stratton T. A. Kimes Frank Felton David Lloyd

City Clerk Rhodes Recovers From Illness While On Duty

City Clerk A. E. Rhodes suffers grip and remains indoors but continues official duties as he recovers under medical guidance.

A. E. Rhodes

Deaths of the Day Emma Wright

Emma Wright 25 wife of Paul Wright died at stop 79 Sharon car line near New Bedford on the farm where she was born after a relapse from bowel inflammation. She leaves husband three children Ruth Olive May and Lloyd and siblings Mrs. Benjamin Butler William Onstott Minnie Onstott and Mrs. Effie Jerome. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm at the residence conducted by Rev Paull. interment New Bedford.

Sharon New Bedford Emma Wright Paul Wright Emma Onstott James Onstott Wright Presbyterian Church Ruth Olive May Lloyd Benjamin Butler City William Onstott Blanco, O Minnie Onstott Effie Jerome Blanco

Death of Plaingrove farmer James Ray at 70

James Ray, a longtime Plaingrove township resident and farmer, died unexpectedly Saturday morning from a grip. A 70 year old veteran, he had lived in Lawrence county for ten years and belonged to the Plaingrove Presbyterian church. He leaves four children: William at home, Howard of Leesburg, Mrs. Harry Edmundson of Butler county, and a married daughter in Pittsburgh.

James Ray Plaingrove Township Lawrence County Plaingrove

Mrs Elizabeth Peters of Shenango Dies of Pneumonia

Mrs Elizabeth J Peters wife of William J Peters dies at home in Shenango township from pneumonia after illness begun Thursday. She was 66 years 8 months 19 days old. Survived by husband a son George Dennis and five daughters Mrs James Herron Mrs Annie M Gore Mrs Francis McManus Mrs Jessie Tyler and Miss Dennis. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the family residence with interment at Oak Park cemetery.

Shenango Township Ucar Elizabeth J. Peters William J. Peters Peters George Dennis James Herron Annie M. Gore Francis McManus Jessie Tyler Miss Dennis Oak Park Cemetery

Farmer Walter Ireland Dies After Illness Near Portersville

Walter Ireland a farmer living about two miles below Portersville died suddenly Saturday morning at 8 o clock at the family residence after a prolonged illness. He was well known in the county and leaves a wife and two sons Waine 10 and James 7.

Walter Ireland Portersville Waine James

Infant death saddens South Jefferson couple

Mr and Mrs Peter Richards of South Jefferson and South Home streets were bereaved Saturday by the death of their infant child aged but a.

Peter Richards South Jefferson South Home Streets Teeir

Burial of Little One in St. Vitus Cemetery

A brief note states that the small child was laid to rest Saturday afternoon in St. Vitus Cemetery, with no additional details provided.

St. Vitus’ Cemetery

Miss Erhardt Arrives Tonight to Lead YWCA Work

Miss Grace Erhardt of Rochester New York arrives in the city to assume leadership of the Young Women's Christian Association. Dr Elizabeth McLaughry hosts her and a reception is planned Tuesday evening at the First Methodist church for all interested in the association's work.

Grace Erhardt Rochester N. Y Young Woman’s Christian Association Elizabeth McLaughry North Street First Methodist Church

Mrs. E C M Clelland Injured In Fall At Home

Mrs. Edward C McClelland of North Beaver township tripped over a chair at breakfast and fell, breaking an arm and sustaining cuts and bruises to the face and head. The accident comes amid her recent nervous illness, and is reported as a severe shock.

North Beaver Township Edward C. McCleLland

Admiral Coffee Rivaled Among 200 Varieties

A brief note extols Admiral Coffee as a peer among 200 coffee brands and claims it is better than many sold at 26 cents.

Admiral Coffee

Also Mentioned on This Page

AND Stillman’s Ctillman E. Washington Ltd College Mikado Hall R. B. Jameson Shaw Street Charles Pierce Hotel Pierce Spoon Club Harold Bleakley Neshannock Avenue C. H. Akens North Mill Street Book Club J. Pp. H. Cunningham North Jefferson Street Yucatan Club Women's Guild of Trinity Church Bert Hagerty Shenango Street Kensington C. Ed Brown Edgewood Avenue Holland Club Margaret Hart James Maurice Cameron Washington, Pa John C. Hart North Mercer Street Wimodausis L. B. Hamilton Falls Street Miss Beatty Greenville Lola Wilson New Galilee Slater Mctehon Eastbrook Moose Club Harry Preston Crawford Avenue J. Lee McFate Court Street Joseph Fleckenstein Hoyt Block Wallace Avenue Elmer Townsend Clerk’s Club Eureka Hall Fred Clemens Front Street S. S. S. Card Club Archie Davis Meyer Avenue Fanny Baney D. of Sorosis Scott Paisley Park Avenue W. J. Osborne Madison Avenue Isabelle Hileman Nellie Elliott Pearl Johnson Leasure Avenue Woman's Union Walter Reynolds Metzler Rhodes Calico Rosenblum Paull Hopewell Infant Richards Central Laundry Company S.croton Ave Miss Erhardt E. C. M’clelland Cai North Mills
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