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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1908

Page

3

House Party to McConnells Mills

The country is the most popular Place for a number of people during July. A party from Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh area will leave Tuesday for Kildop's near McConnells Mills to camp for a week or more. Chaperone Mrs. Harry Moore accompanies the group.

Kildop’s McConnells Mills Gladys Moore Park Avenue Charlotte Ashmore Highland Avenue Gemiska Louthan Beaver Falls John Patterson Simon Craig Mr. Browning

Driving party to Hickory creek honors Miss Rebecca Bell

A Saturday outing to Hickory creek is planned for Miss Rebecca Bell of Greensburg guest of her cousin Welty Rugh of North Jefferson street. The young group will depart the city in the morning, dine at the creek, and return in the afternoon. Participants include Frances Seavy Margaret Marshall Dorothy Curtis Florence Whittaker Margaret Ryan Elizabeth Douds Frank Hamilton Harry Brindle Harry Knox Welty Rugh Fred McKee Weir Emerick and Robert Marshall.

Hickory Creek Rebecca Bell Greensburg Welty Rugh North Jefferson Street Frances Seavy Margaret Marshall Dorothy Curtis Florence Whittaker Margaret Ryan Elizabeth Douds Miss Bell Messrs Frank Hamilton Harry Brindle Harry Knox Fred McKee Weir Emerick Robert Marshall

Miss Lois McKinney Returns Home for Summer

Miss Lois McKinney of Wellesley College has arrived in Wellesley Massachusetts to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert A McKinney of Leasure Avenue. Since finals she has been visiting friends in the east.

Lois McKinney Wellesley College Wellesley, Mass Robert A. McKinney Leasure Avenue Miss McKinney Norman A. Martin Yale University Mrs J. Norman Martin North Mercer Street

Dance drew crowd at Cascade Park as guests arrive

A Thursday night dance at Cascade Park drew a good crowd after a summer theater event. Out of town guests included Messrs. John Arnold of Du Bois and Robert Warn of Myeredale.

Cascade Park Messrs John Arnold du Boils Robert Warn Myeredale

Picnic Planned for Misses Hamilton Morehead and Others

The Misses Frances Hamilton Louise Wilson and Jessis Morehead with Donald Lusk and guests John Arnold of DuBois and Robert Warn of Myersdale will enjoy a picnic at McConnells Mills on Saturday with family and friends.

Frances Hamilton Eithel Morehead Louise Wilson Jessis Donald Lusk John Arnold DuBois Robert Warn Myersdale McConnells Mills

Ogontz lawn supper hosts guest from Youngstown

Charles Euwer of this city visited as guest of Mr and Mrs W D Euwer of Youngstown at a lawn supper for Miss Gibsons Ogontz girls house party held Wednesday evening.

Charles Euwer W. D. Euwer Youngstown Miss Gibson Ogontz

Fourth of July Social Activities Planned Around Town

The community plans a lively Fourth with tennis and golf at the Country bid, informal dinners, dancing and cards in the evening, and numerous driving parties to nearby spots like Darlington New Wilmington and McConnells Mills. Picnics are scheduled in parks and country areas, with a North Hill group of about 40 heading to Stop 81 on the Sharon car line for a day at the Walters home. The Oakford camping crowd will spend the holiday at their Slippery Rock cottage.

Darlington New Wilmington McConnells Mills North Hill Sharon William Walters Oakford Slippery Rock

Weinschenk Family Reunion and Community Gatherings

The Weinschenk family reunion will be held at Butler with a driving port to Slippery Rock honoring Miss Jane Hillier of Mt. Vernon Ohio and Gertrude Thompson of Fort Wayne Indiana. The American Women's guild picnic is planned at Mrs. J. Y. Patton's home on the Harlansburg road. The Lowry reunion meets at 8. S. W. Allen's home near Lowellville. The Davidson reunion will be at W. H. M. Chewton.

Weinschenk Butler Slippery Rock Jane Hillier Mt. Vernon Gertrude Thompson Fort Wayne Ind American Women’s Guild J. Y. Patton Harlansburg Road Lowry W. Allen Lowellville Davidson Chewton

Miss Wilsons Host Picnic For Ada Girls At Park

Miss Marguerite Wilson of San Antonio Texas entertained the Ada girls at a park picnic Wednesday evening. Hazel Wilson of Richelieu avenue assisted. Supper in the grove featured yellow and white decorations with pansies and hand painted place cards. Menu described as delicious.

Marguerite Wilson San Antonio Tex Hazel Wilson Richelieu Avenue Park

Trinity Sunday School Picnic Planned at Rock Point

Complete arrangements have been made for the annual picnic to be held at Rock Point next Tuesday July 7. Attendees will depart the city at 9 30 in the morning and return about 7 in the evening. The day will be spent in amusements with dancing as the main feature.

Trinity Sunday School Rock Point

Picnic Arrangements Made for Utopia Club at Park

Mrs. Charles Craig of Ralph Avenue hosted the Utopia club in a Thursday gathering to plan a park picnic in four weeks. Guests of honor included Mrs. Grist of Indianapolis and Mrs. M. J. Kennedy of Plaingrove. Hostess and Mrs. Harry Barber served a luncheon.

Park Charles Craig Ralph Avenue Utopia Club Grist Indianapolis M. J. Kennedy Plaingrove Harry Barber

Neshannock Woman Hosts Week of Guests from Steubenville

Mrs W S Mears of Neshannock avenue will entertain a house party of girls week after next. The guests include Misses Henrietta Mary Nancy Hill and Grace Hammond of Steubenville who will arrive Tuesday July 14 to spend a week with various entertainments in their honor.

W. S. Mears Neshannock Avenue Henrietta Mary Nancy Hill Grace Hammond Steubenville

Greers Honored At Cascade Park Picnic

Mr and Mrs George Greer were honor guests at a Queen Esther circle picnic of First Methodist church Thursday evening at Cascade park. Supper followed in the grove and guests then attended a summer theatre performance.

George Greer North Jefferson Street Queen Esther Circle First Methodist Church Cascade Park

Mrs. Alice Shelton Hosts Ladies in Jackson Avenue

Mrs. Alice Shelton entertained Thursday afternoon with honor guests Mrs. Anna Oakes Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas and Mrs. Jennie Pallad. Guests planned to meet again in two weeks at East North street with Mrs. Emma Curry.

Alice Shelton Jackson Avenue M. J. M. W. Kensington Anna Oakes Elizabeth Thomas Jennie Pallad Emma Curry East North Street

Family trip to Sullivan to visit Howard Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Wilson and family of Richelieu Avenue with guest Miss Marguerite Wilson of San Antonio Texas left Friday for Sullivan where they will spend a week or 10 days with the former’s son Howard Wilson formerly of this city.

A. S. Wilson Richelieu Avenue Marguerite Wilson San Antonio Tex Sullivan Howard Wilson George J. Hodgkinson Court Street Cambridge Springs Elizabeth H. D. Crawford Carrie Dice Laverne Hummell Park Avenue Cleveland Hummell Bert Hummell New York Charles Picard Denver Colo City T. McFarland Canada

Ladies' League Porch Party in Sheridan Park Next Meet

Due to Thursday evening rain the Protected Home Circle Ladies' League gathered at Mrs. H. H. Updegraff’s Sheridan avenue home for a porch party. The next meeting is planned for two weeks at the park.

Ladies’ League of the Protected Home Circle H. H. Updegraff Sheridan Avenue Park

D. of A. Ken sington Enjoys Tea at Taylor Street Hostess

Mrs. Anna Edminston of Taylor street entertained the D. of A. Ken sington Thursday in a delightful social gathering. Dinner was served at noon and guests spent the afternoon in informal conversation full of sociability.

D. of A. Kensington Anna Edminston Taylor Street

Five Year Old Victoria Mears Hosts Birthday Party

Victoria Mears daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Mears of Neshannock avenue will celebrate her fifth birthday next Wednesday with a party for friends from 3 to 5 oclock.

Victoria W. S. Mears Neshannock Avenue

Spring Lamb. Home boiled ham and veal at Saunderson's

Spring lamb offered with home boiled ham and veal at Saunderson’s, located at 70 Pittsburg Street, presenting a local grocery or meat market notice.

Saunderson’s Pittsburg Street

Busy social week as visitors arrive in the city

A string of guests arrives next week as Dorothy Schroeder of Lancaster Eleanor Gosling of St Davids Pa and others visit Miss Helen Ward and Miss Eleanor Anderson. Ward hosts a card party and several friends plan to attend. Thornton and Winkler visiting guests receive several entertaining events throughout the week.

Dorothy ,Schroeder Lancaster Eleanor Gosling St Davids City Helen Ward North Mercer Street Miss Ward Misses Shipley Margaret Merrick New Brighton Louise Mitchell Glen Osborne Sara Cromlish Pittsburg Mary Pearson Pittsburg Street Ward Josephine Thornton Youngstown Eleanor Ander Wallace Avenue Frances Allen Lucille Winkler Louisville Miss Anderson Miss Thornton Elizabeth Douds Croton Avenue Dorothy Schroeder St. Davids

Wedding of Miss Jennie Dicks and Mr. Harry McConnell

The wedding of Miss Jennie Dicks of Volant and Mr. Harry McConnell of Williamson W Va was held Wednesday at the bride’s parents home with Rev S V Clark officiating. The bride wore white and carried flowers as Miss Della Dicks, her sister, played the Mendelssohn wedding march. The couple will reside in Williamson where McConnell works as a brick contractor.

Jennie Dicks Volant Harry McConnell Williamson W. Va A.S. Dicks S. V. Clark United Presbyterian Church of Eastbrook Della Dicks McConnell Mercer County

Fourth annual recital by Prof Edward Ellis pupils

The fourth annual recital was given by the pupils of Prof. Edward Ellis of Hamilton street on Thursday evening. After the program social time was enjoyed. Participants included Miss Mildred Vandegrift Hat tie Harris Carrie Clark Hazel Elliott Jennie Lavender Eva Hawk Mabel DuShane Eva Wallace and Messrs Harold Rupp Edward Cochran Lawrence Gould Horace nee Willie Ryan and Edward Ellis.

Edward Ellis Hamilton Street Mildred Vandegrift Hattie Harris Carrie Clark Hazel Elliott Jennie Lavender Eva Hawk Mabel DuShane Eva Wallace Messrs Harold Rupp Edward Cochran Lawrence Gould Horace Nee Willie Ryan

Coulter Couple Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Local friends note Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Coulter of Conrad Indiana formerly of Grove City marked their 60th anniversary on June 13. He is 84 and she 77, with Miss Marla Bush as the bride. They are uncle and aunt to several local relatives.

Samuel Coulter Conrad In Grove City Coulter Marla Bush Viola McKee Oak Park Lodge Harry Ballard Seventh Ward Carl Coulter

Chicago guests honored with city gatherings

Mr and Mrs Thomas J Nicholl of Chicago, guests at Mr and Mrs T J Garvin of Park Avenue for a week, were honored by many gatherings. Thursday dinner was hosted by Mrs James Cook and Friday they visited the Cook farm on the New Wilmington rugs. Mrs William Smith of Chicago, another Garvin guest, has returned home.

Thomas J. Nicholl Chicago T. J. Garvin Park Avenue James Cook Neshannock Avenue Cook Farm William Smith Garvin

Alameda club social hosts and upcoming plans

Miss Stella Young of Pittsburg street entertained the Alameda club Thursday evening with music and games. A choice luncheon was served. Next Thursday Mrs. R Campbell of Lyndal street will entertain the club. The club members plan a picnic at MecCon nells Mills Saturday.

Stella Young Pittsburg Street Alameda Club R. Campbell Lyndal Street MecConnells Mills

Mrs Lewis Hosts Sutton Street Party for Edwards Nieces

Mrs Thomas Lewis of Sutton street entertained a group of friends Thursday evening in honor of her nieces Miss Laura Edwards and Miss Kate Edwards of Scranton. Music and refreshments were featured with help from her daughter Edith and Miss Edna Reynolds.

Thomas Lewis Sutton Street Laura Kate Edwards Scranton Edith Edna Reynolds

Mrs Billings Hosts New Castle Kensington Club

Mrs Billings will entertain the New Castle Kensington club at her home tomorrow afternoon. A fine dinner is planned as one of the features and an interesting program has been arranged.

Installation Postponed by Daughters of America

The installation of officers planned by the Daughters of America for this Friday evening has been postponed for one week.

The Daughters of America

Trimmed Hats Sale at Blevins’ on East North Street

The advertisement notes one half price on hats at Blevins on 215 East North Street. W. W. Cubbison will be at his office all day July 4 to attend to soldiers pensions.

Blevins East North Street W. W. Cubbison Oxfords Boys’ & Children’s

Sunday Pulpit Topics Across City Churches

A rounded schedule of sermons and services at McCleary Avenue Mission St Johns Evangelical Lutheran St Lukes A M E Zion First Christian First Presbyterian Second United Presbyterian Croton Avenue M E Church Gospel Tabernacle and related sings. Notable sermons include Our Estate on Earth The Nations Birthday A Good Soldier of Christ and America Her Opportunities. Special services at Bethel A M E with Bishop Derrick. Everyone invited.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church North Street J. H. Miller Bethel A.M. E Green Street Derrick D. D New York First Christian Church The Diamond Drayton Brooks Morehead Avenue J. H. Boone Bible School First Presbyterian Church Jefferson and Falls Streets Scott F. Hershey Second United Presbyterian Church Andrew Magill America Orangemen Croton Avenue M. FE J. L. Stratton Gospel Tabernacle Christian and Missionary Alliance South Streets

New Wilmington Guests and Local Events Thursday

New Wilmington saw visits from McKinley and Dixon of Pittsburgh along with Mrs Florence Maynard and Miss Anna Houston from New Castle. A quartet of government surveyors toured town while J C Heinrich visited briefly. Byron Michigan's Augsbury and Butterfield accompanied stock farm reps. The New Wilmington Horse Company arranged for local fair exhibitions.

F. McKinley Pittsburg New Wilmington C. E. Dixon Florence Maynard Anna Houston New Castle Wallace Phillips Jack Thorne Pulaski Elliott U. P. Church Water Street J. C. Heinrich Sharon E. F. Augsbury Calkins and Augsbury Byron Mich F. M. Butterfield New Wilmington Horse Company

Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Church Reception

Miss Grace C Wilson visits Erie friends while Mrs Hester Emery stays with Mr and Mrs Carl Fischer in Punxsutawney. visitors arrive from Indianapolis Cleveland Scranton Chicago and Denver. The First U P church hosts a reception for Rev R W Thompson and new members as about 250 attend despite a storm.

First U. P. Church R. W. Thompson Rev. Thompson J. J. Ashenhurst

Jubilant church anniversary marks growth and repairs

The reception featured a juvenile choir. Addresses by Rev. D. M. Cleland Rev. J. D. Barr and Rev. R. W. Thompson described the congregation’s progress. Under Rev. Thompson the church added 160 new members and underwent extensive repairs, with all in excellent condition.

D. M. Cleland J. D. Barr R. W. Thompson Thompson

Visitors En route to Boston Stay with Dr Andersons

In Boston they were guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. O. Anderson of Trenton for a few days. The brief note records their hospitality and the friendly visit as part of local social columns.

Boston W. O. Anderson Trenton

Late Crop Report Shows 81 Percent of Normal

The crop reporting board of the United States Department of Agriculture estimates crop conditions at 81.02 percent of normal on this date. This compares with 79.7 percent on May 25 and 72 percent on June 25, 1907. Ten year averages for this date sit at about 81.8 percent.

Crop Reporting Board United States Department of Agriculture

Bishop Derrick Lecture Called Off Due to Illness

Bishop Derrick of New York who was to lecture at Epworth church cannot come because of illness. No further arrangements have been announced. The evening meeting has been called off.

Derrick New York Epworth Church

Meat market to open Friday evening and Saturday morning

A meat market plans to operate on Friday evening and Saturday morning while closing Saturday afternoon.

Connery Prepares Fire Precautions for July Fourth

Chief Connery orders full force on duty from now until Sunday to guard against fires during July 4. He has visited merchants urging careful disposal of wares and warned of potential fire risks.

Chief Connery Connery

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M’connell Washington St Ctillmang E. Washington St Mather Bros. CO East Washington ST Actis KODAK Trinity S. S. Picnic Queen Esther Kensington P. H. C. Meeting D. of A. Kensington Dicks-McConnell Sharon Party McCleary Avenue Christian Alliance West Side Grace C. Wilson Superior Street Erie Hester Emery Carl Fischer Punxsutawney Griest L. M. Uber Charles Young Caroll Calhoun Rachel Morehead East Street Ethel Canon Stoneboro Edward Young Benjamin Reed Hilda Leesburg Carrie Hamilton Neville Island John Hamilton Charles Watt Verona A. B. Gibson Arthur B. Kelley John Camblin John Harbison Ben Avon S. A. Bowman Will Braden Walnut Street Parkersburg Lilian Butz Brother Paul Florence McConnell George C. Thompson the Educational Association J. S. Westlake J. W. Cunningham North Mill Street Stetsons Kodaks Metzler First National Bank U. S. Bonds U. S. Treas C. ED. Smith Hardware CO J. C. Sanderson Lake Pennsylvania
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