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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1908

Page

3

Large Garden Party at Westlawn Country Home

A garden party hosted by Miss Helen McCracken at Westlawn on the Youngstown car line drew 100 plus guests. The event featured Japanese lanterns, lawn porch and barn dancing with an orchestra, a grand march led by Miss McCracken and Edgar Hamilton, and elaborate refreshments in the dining room. Guests traveled by special car to Scotland Lane and returned at midnight. attendees included Miss Helen Griffin, Miss Margaret Ryan, and visitors from Louisville, Youngstown, Lancaster, Ithaca, Greensburg, Pittsburgh, and New York.

Helen McCracken Lincoln Avenue Westlawn McCracken Youngstown Helen Griffin Jackson Mich Margaret Ryan Highland Avenue Scotland Lane Edgar Hamilton Leta Breckenridge Margaret Woods Kathleen Jenkins Lucille Winkler Louisville Marjorie Brown Dorothy Schroeder Lancaster Eleanor Gosling Martha Walton St. Davids Elsie Church Ithaca N. Y Rebecca Bell Greensburg Harry Matthews Pittsburg James Parker Beaver Mr. Eastman New York James Rose Mercersburg

Local Erie Bride Miss Nellie Rhodes Weds Edwin A. Laird

Rhodes of Chestnut street Erie and Miss Elliott of New Wilmington attended as out of town guests at the Wednesday afternoon nuptials. The bride Miss Nellie M Rhodes daughter of Mr and Mrs B C Rhodes also has ties in this city through visits to her cousin Miss Helen Rhodes of Neshannock avenue.

Etude Music Club Members Perform Under Miss Hughes

The Etude Music club consisting of Miss Marie Hughes pupils met Thursday evening with Miss Gertrude Black. A program featured performances by Misses Gertrude Wack Edith Matthews Verna Allison Mina Matthews Eliza beth Matthews Myrtle Ryan Adelaine Maybray Emma Rote Ruth Allison Catherine Matthews Helen Hughes Gertrude Redmond Claire Robinson Lila Onstott Frances Moore Laura Allison Hazel Harlan Effie Cooper and Wylie Cooper. Officers elected were President Miss Gertrude Black Vice president Miss Verna Allison and Secretary Treasurer Miss Hazel Hughes.

Etude Music Club Marie Hughes Gertrude Black Harbor Street Gertrude Wack Edith Matthews Verna Allison Mina Elizabeth Matthews Myrtle Ryan Adelaine Maybray Emma Rote Ruth Allison Catherine Matthews Helen Hughes Gertrude Redmond Claire Robinson Lila Onstott Frances Moore Laura Allison Hazel Harlan Effie Cooper Wylie Cooper

Social dinner at West Falls street hosts a large gathering

Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph entertained Friday evening at a dinner with pretty appointments. A delicious menu and general social hour followed. Guests included Mrs. Day and Mrs. Voegel of Allegheny, Mr. and Mrs. James Baker of Pittsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Joseph and daughter Mary of Connellsville, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker, Mrs. Elizabeth Baker and son Ralph of this city.

William Joseph West Falls Street Day Voegel Allegheny James Baker Pittsburg Nathan Joseph Mary Connellsville Charles Baker Elizabeth Baker Ralph City

Social Greetings Planned for Local Residents

Miss Margaret Curtis of North Jefferson Street hosts a 4 to 6 party for Miss Church of Ithaca New York. Miss Eva Patterson of Wallace Avenue plans informal evening entertainment for visiting guests. Miss Francis Williams will entertain the P L D Reading Circle.

Margaret Curtis North Jefferson Street Church Ithaca N. Y Eva Patterson Wallace Avenue Francis Williams

Ladies Missionary Society meeting aids world convention

The Reformed Presbyterian church Ladies' Missionary Society met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Samuel Kennedy presiding. Members agreed to donate one day’s wages to support the world convention of Christian citizenship in Philadelphia. Mrs. Mary Pattison led devotional exercises.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church Samuel Kennedy Philadelphia Mary Pattison

Margaret Sankey Engaged to Sing at Highland Church

Music circles note contralto Margaret Sankey of Wallace avenue has been engaged to sing in the Highland United Presbyterian church choir for the first time Sunday morning. She is praised for a powerful, wide range voice.

Margaret Sankey Wallace Avenue Highland United Presbyterian Church

City hosts informal gathering for visiting ladies

An informal Monday evening event will honor Misses Jane Hillier Mary Tunison Gertrude Thompson and Emma Martin who are visiting the city. Mr and Mrs Robert Reiber of West Washington street with William Kerber of Youngstown have left for an extended westward trip.

Eva Patterson Wallace Avenue Jane Hillier Mary Tunison Gertrude Thompson Emma Martin City Robert Reiber West Washington Street William Kerber Youngstown West

Y W C GTU Plans Monthly Meeting With Miss Sharp

The Y W C GTU will hold its monthly business meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30. Miss Gertrude Sharp of Pittsburg Street is mentioned as part of the event.

Gertrude Sharp Pittsburg Street

Orchestra Club to be Entertained by Ostin Sarver

The Orchestra club will be entertained by Ostin Sarver of Boyles avenue on Monday evening.

Orchestra Ostin Sarver Boyles Avenue

Stritmater Store July Bargain Sales Headlines

Bargain counters cut prices in the suit department with white waists skirts and cotton suits. Trimmed hats half price. Wash goods plain white lawns Arnold’s lawns and children’s white cotton hose discounted. Store opens Saturday evening until 10. STRITMATER STORE.

Stritmater E. Arnold

Log Rollers at Cascade Park July 15 Event

Log rolling competition at Cascade Park on July 15 draws crowds, with fireworks planned for the evening. Spectators are invited to watch athletes compete on running logs while a festive atmosphere unfolds.

Cascade Park

The Lady Maccabees Guard Drill Refreshes Tuesday

The Lady Maccabees planned guard drill activity set for Tuesday July 21 as part of their routine training. The announcement notes practice begins in the afternoon with emphasis on discipline and precision.

Lady Maccabees

Many Picnics at Cascade Park

Cascade park hosts multiple community picnics Friday evening. Guests include Miss Mary Tuni and Miss Gertrude Thompson along with Emma Martin and Jane Miller. A Royal quartet provided music followed by summer theater and dances. notable attendees include Mr and Mrs Nicholl of Chicago and numerous local families.

Mary Tunison Greenville Gertrude Thompson Fort Wayne Ind Emma Martin Musketon Mich Jane Miller Mt. Vernon Grove Royal Quartet Eva Patterson Marietta Reynolds Tomas Fleming Frank Harlan Frank Harlan, —————— Ebhardt Joseph Reynolds Harry Davis Mr. Panner W. S. P. Club the Park

Jack Young Faces Trespass Charge Over Dog Incident

Jack Young with Tony Cody and Allerton sought a bulldog claimed by Claude Allerton from Frank Conn in the Fifth ward. A gun was reportedly shown during a dispute over payment, leading Conn to file trespass charges. Cody is accused of pointing a firearm. Hearing set for Monday before Alderman Crabill.

Jack Young Crabill Jack Claude Allerton Frank Conn Fifth Ward Tony Cody Allerton Conn Cody

Prospect Notes on Visits Harvest and Local News

Prospect readers report Irene Shanor spending summer with Butler friends while Elenor and Barbara feel lonely. Luther Heyl and family visit Punxsutawney then Slippery Rock. Ira Stine of Isle in town. harvest two weeks earlier. grain good, hay fair, oats weak. George Spang and sons hosted by Bowser family. Florence Gallagher and Jane McCandless back from Slippery Rock Normal. Lois Wehr returns from Freeport Ford City. Frances Dodds home from California as Mrs Miel. Frances married a worthy man from the Golden Gate area. local ties praised.

Irene Shanor Elenor Barbara Luther Heyl Punxsutawney Luther Slippery Rock Sydney Ira Stine Isle George Spang Butler Henry Bowser James Florence Gallagher Jane McCandless Lois Wehr Freeport Ford City Lois Carey Shaffer Butler Street Popgun Avenue Frances Dodds California Miel Frances City of the Golden Gate Prospect Franklin Township

D S Williams to Conduct Evening Service

D S Williams, superintendent of the First Baptist Sunday school, will conduct services at the Second Baptist church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.

D. S. Williams First Baptist Sunday School Second Baptist Church

Clarence Wible Volant Anna Reed

Fragmentary OCR text lists names including Clarence Wible Volant and Anna Reed with unclear context or actions. No verifiable event, place, or date present.

Clarence Wible Volant Anna Reed

Local Guests and Visitors Listed Across City Streets

Miss Barbara Boak of Rose Point and several others are noted as guests or visitors in the city. Names include James Elmore Sutton street, Percy Mayers, Earl Williams, Nellie Mayers, Mrs Samuel Johnson, Mrs Lewis Miller, Josephine Thornton, Rev Alfred Locke, Miss Anetta Locke, Mrs Heber McDonald, Nancy McDonald, Emma Gardner, Mrs Mayne, O L Williams, Lista Williams, J F Williams, Mrs J H Magee, Frank Fisher, Jennie Hart, Lydia Hart, Phoebe Perry, Matilda Perry, Geo Hassell, Dr C Donaldson, and C C Robinson with various city and nearby connections.

Barbara Boak Rose Point James Elmore Sutton Street Wheeling Percy Mayers Earl Williams Erie Welshbillig Niles, O Hilliard Scott Street Nellie Mayers Cleveland David Martin Boston Mass Samuel Johnson Walnut Street Lewis Miller Northside Pittsburg Robert Lewis Hillville Heber McDonald Nancy New York City J. C. McDonald Epworth Street J. H. Magee Frank Fisher Portersville James M. Blackwood Pittsburg Street John Perry Phoebe Matilda Perry Geo. Hassell Medard Elmore

Boy Bitten by Savage Bull Dog in Youngstown Incident

The five year old son of Gustave Schroeder of Youngstown was attacked yesterday by a savage bulldog and badly bitten.

Gustave Schroeder Youngstown

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By New Castle Woman

A New Castle resident Mary Cook reports lasting relief from backache and kidney symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She states a prior four year-old testimonial was accurate and notes many others cured. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean New Castle Mary Cook North Croton Avenue Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Auto Victim William Blake Dies After City Crash

William Blake age 79 died Friday at Shenango Valley hospital after being struck by Father Egers automobile Tuesday in front of Citizens' National Bank. He lost his left leg to amputation, grew weaker until death. He had no known relatives or occupation and lived on South Mill Street. Funeral at St Marys church Saturday at 2 PM, interment in St Marys cemetery conducted by Father O Shea.

William Blake Father Eger Citizens’ National Bank Shenango Valley Hospital South Mill Street St. Mary's Church Father O'Shea St. Mary’s Cemetery

Children’s Dispute Ends at Alderman’s

Charles Hogue aged 11 and Harold McClung aged 8 were charged with assaulting John Rigby the son of Clark Rigby in an information before Alderman Crabill. They will have a hearing Monday evening.

Charles Hogue Harold McClung John Clark Rigby Alderman Crabill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frank Geiger Robert McCulloch Helen Glidden Kodak McCcomb McComb Mather Bros. CO East Washington ST Missionary Meeting Miss Sankey Park Pavilion Sara Cromlish Clara Peebles Germantown The Daughters of America Orchestra Club T. H. Nicholl Chicago T. J. Garvan Park Avenue Park Nicholl T. J. Garvin Margaret Luscius Osgood W. D. Wallace Selina Matthews Carnes Rebecca May Bennett Edward Garvin W. W. Cubbison Alice D. M. Cubbison Elizabeth Agnew John M. Snyder Ladies’ Missionary Society Epworth Methodist Church Dog D.S. Williams Josephine Thornton Eleanor Anderson Alfred Locke Bespeyville Anetta Locke Harlansburg Emma Gardner Mayne North Street George D. Daugherty Sharon O. L. Williams Lista J. F. Williams New Wilmington Arthur B. Kelley John L. Camblin Jennie Lydia Hart Washington, Pa J. O. Hart North Mercer Street Earl Shanner Ellwood Spencer W. Va Frank Mayers C. Donaldson C. C. Robinson Donaldson Dollar Savings Association N. Mill Union National Bank New Castle, PA R. L. Matthews Electric CO North and Mill Sts Union Bell Scars On Eugene Heard Spectacle Co Penn Ave Pgh E.E. Bigley Croton Ave Nabisco Clutton Lake Pennsylvania Conneaut Lake Ashtabula E. Long Avenue Oxfords Oxford East Long Avenue Tan and Patent
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