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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
3
Members of the Readfs circle and Circle of ’89 and ’91 gathered for meetings with varied programs. A letter from the Forester committee urged action on the National Forest Reserve bill. Future meetings were announced with hostesses and topics including English writers and humorists.
The Standard Bearers of the Ep worth Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening with Miss Mabel Kepler at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs A J Campbell of Pearson street.
Mrs Jennie Martin will entertain on Wednesday evening at the corner of Hamilton street and Long avenue for the Carnation Kensington group and their husbands.
Mrs. Edwin I. Agnew of North Highland Avenue will entertain the members of the North Highland Euchre club Friday evening.
The New Castle Masonic club hosted a first of its dance series in the Greer music hall drawing about 60 couples. The First Christian church provided luncheon at intermission, with several out of town guests in attendance. The next event is set for Thursday evening February 20 at the same venue.
Miss Mary Boyle Elm street hosts Windsor girls at Peerless hall. Mrs John Norris Neshannock avenue entertains Afternoon Whist club. Mrs D R Harris North Jefferson street hosts Circulating Book club. Mrs R C G White Sheridan avenue entertains Martha Washington Kensington. W S P Kensington club hosted by Miss Leslie Johnson Quest street. Mrs Jennie Martin Hamilton street hosts Carnation Kensington. D A Kensington evening event hosted by Mrs Fanny Baney Seventh ward.
St Marys church was well filled Tuesday morning at seven when Miss Jane OHar a became the bride of Mr Thomas Goodman. Father OShea officiated and the couple were attended by Miss Marie Carlin and Mr James Goodman. A wedding breakfast followed at the brides home.
Lawrence Chapter schedules a meeting with Mrs. G. A. Dickson of Delaware Avenue on Saturday afternoon February 22 after postponing the originally planned Saturday session.
Frances Willard WCTU holds a Mothers meeting Thursday evening January 30 with Mrs J Marshall of Court Street in charge. Mrs J Blackwood county superintendent of mothers work will preside.
The high school chapel was filled Monday evening as members of the Oratorio society held their weekly practice. The session was described as one of the best in some time, with the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening.
The Owls Skidoo No 23 society of Wampum has issued invitations for a dance to be held at the Wampum Opera House on Friday evening in February.
Wimodausis held a Monday 8 pm meeting at the Masonic temple to distribute 105 dollars raised from the charity enchre. The Children's Day nursery committee asked for 15 dollars, Mrs. John G. McConahy urged 10 for a needy family, and 80 was allotted to Associated Charities.
Invitations have been sent in this city for Miss Agnes Lusk of Spokane Washington who will graduate in Spokane high school's midwinter class Thursday January 30 at 8 oclock in the Spokane theatre. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lusk and formerly lived here where she was popular with many friends. She is a member of the E T C club and class of 1907 graduate.
Friends gathered Monday for Edith Lewis birthday in Sutton street the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis. About 20 guests attended and presented a beautiful brooch as a keepsake.
Neshannock Avenue Club, hosted by Mr and Mrs J M Clark, enjoyed a card night with prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Charles Pierce, Mrs Harry McKee and Howard Morrison. Refreshments followed. Next meeting planned in two weeks at Dr and Mrs W E Jackson home. YWCTU monthly social set for Tuesday at 8 at Miss Edna Rowland’s home.
R M Rhodes of the Seventh ward is ill at the hospital. Samuel Emery of East street is seriously ill at his home. Cc P DuShane of North Mill street has returned from Cambridge Springs. Paul Griffith has returned to Sharon after visiting his parents here. J W Cunningham of North Mill street left for Washington DC on business. Mr and Mrs Will WN Burns and Mrs F Butler returned to Sharon after visiting here. Mrs Mary Winter of Highland avenue has grip and is seriously ill in bed.
William D. Haywood the Idaho governor murder acquittal figure will visit New Castle in February to address local Socialists. Organizers expect a large crowd and are planning extensive arrangements for the event.
Rev. L. D. Bass of Calvary Baptist Church denounces Chicago women leaders who play bridge for money as violators of Illinois law and God's law. He calls the activity gambling and declares these women outlaws and unsuitable for respectable society.
Youngstown fire chief calls for installation of booster pumps to establish high pressure water flow and improve fire protection citywide.
John Brolley drawn from the first ward was not found at court on Monday afternoon. He is presumed to have moved from the city. Wallace Buxton of Wilmington township and James W. Badger of Slipperyrock township were excused due to illness. J. M. Curry of Perry township was excused for business.
County commissioners have not fixed the tax millage but expect it to stay at three mills on the dollar, the same as last year. Lawrence County remains out of debt and fiscally managed, a fact praised as keeping rates low compared with many counties in the state.
William Williams night superintendent of the Carnegie plant in Greenville has been moved to the upper plant in Youngstown.
Mrs. Zoe Liewellyn Mayberry wife of Isaac S Mayberry died Monday at 216 East Long avenue after a long illness. She was born September 21 1873 aged 34 years 4 months 6 days. Survived by husband three children mother and several siblings. Services will be held at the residence at 10 then Savannah church at 11. Burial Savannah cemetery.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 PM at King's Chapel for Samuel M Gibson who died Friday morning. The church was filled with friends and relatives. Rev Smith conducted the services. Interment followed at King's Chapel.
The cemetery ceremony listed pallbearers as T. G. Wilson, Gerald Bauman, Leonard Chapin, Wilson Heasley, Fred Green and Lou Bauman as part of the funeral proceedings.
Men high in trades unionism are expected in Youngstown tonight to deliver addresses at a mass meeting of the union men.
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