Surprise Birthday Visit for John J. VanGorder in Croton
Friends from the Tribe of Ben Hur hosted a home surprise for John J. VanGorder on his birthday anniversary at Croton Avenue. Green and yellow decorations, cards, music, and refreshments accompanied a rocker gift presented by Mrs. C. W. Waddington and several out of town guests attended from Sharon and Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. VanGorder
Croton Avenue
Ben Hur
VanGorder
Charles Handel
Frank Shaffer
David Gibson
C. W. Waddington
Sharon
Willam ,Epp
Cumberland, Md
Rainy Evening Shifts to Pleasant Dance at Pavilion
A cool shower Friday evening refreshed the atmosphere and made The Thursday Night dance one of the summer's delights. A large crowd enjoyed the pavilion with many out of town guests including Miss Plantey Meadville and Miss Morgan Monessen among others. The dance returns next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Plantey
Meadville
Morgan
Monessen
Mr. Rhinehart
Philadelphia
Jean Ward
Wheeling
Grece Hammond
Henrietta, Mary
Nancy Hill
Steubenville
Local House Party Plans Crews and Guests
Mrs. George Pasters of Cumberland avenue will entertain the Nameless club. Miss Ora Taylor of Grant street and Miss Nellie Waite of Blaine street will travel to Mercer to attend a house party hosted by Misses Clara and Grace Graham next week. Misses Hester Bryson and Beatrice Chambers of Sheridan avenue will entertain in honor of visiting girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pasters
Cumberland Avenue
Ora Taylor
Grant Street
Nellie Waite
Blaine Street
Mercer
Clara
Grace Graham
Hester Bryson
Beatrice Chambers
Sheridan Avenue
Mrs. McLean and Relatives Visit Beaverville From Youngstown
Mrs. C. F. McLean and her daughter Elizabeth entertained a group from Youngstown this week. Attending were Mrs. I. T. Brant, her daughter Helen and son Earl, Miss Katherine Weir, and Walter Henry. They departed in the Brant touring car for Beaver Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. McLean
Elizabeth
Court Street
Youngstown
I. T. Brant
Helen
Earl
Katherine Weir
Walter Henry
Brant
Beaver Falls
J Norman Martin Family Plans Summer Trip to Canada
Mr and Mrs J Norman Martin and their son Norman of North Mercer street will leave Monday for Canada where they spend part of their summer each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Norman Martin
Norman
North Mercer Street
Canada
Public Masonic Ladies Installation Next Tuesday Evening
The Nora Court No 4 of the ladies department of the Masonic order will hold a public installation next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock with all Masons as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Court No
Ladies’ Department
The
Masonic Order
Evening Card Party Honors Mrs Ward and Mrs Woodrow
A social gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs W B Mears on Neshannock avenue hosted guests including Mrs William Ward of Wheeling and Mrs Edward Woodrow of Trenton New Jersey. Ten tables played six hand euchre with prizes to Mrs Ward Mrs Woodrow Mrs J W Patterson Dr W E Jackson and Charles E Medard. The ladies wore pretty gowns and a collation concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Mears
Neshannock Avenue
Wiliam Ward
Wheeling
Edward Woodrow
Trenton
N. J
Jean Ward
Grace Hammond
Henrietta
Mary
Nancy Hill
Steubenville
Mears
Ward
Woodrow
J. W. Patterson
W. E. Jackson
Charles E. Medard
New Castle Jail Breakers Captured in Toronto
Seven men escaped from a Toronto jail this evening after picked locks and a wall breach. The fugitives include J. C. Clark and William Jones, awaiting extradition to New Castle Pennsylvania, plus five others. officials say extradition papers were in progress when the escape occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Toronto
Canada
Ont
J. C. Clark
William Jones
Robert Snow
Alex Rove
Harry Churchill
St. Paul, Minn
Edward Tell
John Copeland
J. W. Waddington
Frank Waddington
Large Reception for Associates
The younger fashionable women of the city gathered Friday afternoon at Miss Jean Snyder’s Highland avenue home to meet her visitor Miss Helen Cody of Ripon Wisconsin. Miss Cody was welcomed by Miss Helen Huffman of Newark New Jersey and Miss Rachel Morehead, with a large guest list including Miss Dorothy Schroeder Miss Edith Church Miss Catherine Leslie and Miss Clara Peebles from Germantown. Yellow decorations complemented the scene as refreshments were served in the afternoon by aides Misses Rachel Morehead Mary Pearson Frances Hamilton and Margaret McConahy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Snyder
Highland Avenue
Helen Cody
Ripon
Wis
Cody
Helen Huffman
Newark
N. J
Rachel Morehead
Dorothy Schroeder
Lancaster
Edith Church
Ithaca
N. Y
Catherine Leslie
Pueblo
Colo
Clara Peebles
Germantown
Mary Pearson
Frances Hamilton
Margaret McConahy
Magnolia Ken Sington Holds Meeting and Delegates Elected
The Magnolia Ken Sington club met with Mrs. Benjamin Hackett of West Washington street Friday evening. Mrs. Hackett was elected a delegate to the Federation of Women's clubs convention to be held August 19 21. A social hour with refreshments followed. The next meeting will be July 23 with Mrs. L J Pollard of West Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Kensington
Benjamin Hackett
West Washington Street
July Sale Brings Fresh Goods at Clearance Prices
New Castle News notes a July sale with contributions from all departments. Fresh seasonable goods are offered at the smallest July clearance prices with items displayed under July Sale price tickets.
Deaths Of The Day Funeral services held for Arthur H. Keagy
Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Croton avenue residence with Knights of Pythias members and church officials in attendance. The remains were shipped Saturday to Martinsburg Pennsylvania for interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Keagy
Croton Avenue
Knights of Pythias Lodge
J. L. Stratton
Croton Avenue M. E
Charles W. Foulke
Martinsburg
Uniform Bank, Knights of Pythias
Joseph Sampson
Scioto Street
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Local Society Notes and Guests Across Town
Born to Mr and Mrs William Stirtz and to Mr and Mrs Charles Hammond a son. Oscar Graham guest in Mercer. Mrs Robert A McKinney visiting Kildoo’s. Miss Morgan of Monessen guest of Miss Stella Morgan. Mr Rhinehart of Philadelphia visiting the Ross family. Cumberland, Md visitors stay with Handel family. Helen Gilmore went to Sharon for weekend with Ella Reibly. Jean McGivern recovered from typhoid fever. Officer Tyrell and family left for New York for ten days. Hilda Lang arrived to visit Shipler family. Harriet Gordon back from Pittsburg visiting mother Emma Gordon. Myrta Steinberger on three week Ohio trip. Mrs O L Williams hosting Mrs D W Buckwalter in Coshocton. Mrs William Moody and Miss Clara Wilkinson visited relatives in Sharon. Alex C Williams returns from western states. Scribner, State College graduate, now with Pittsburg firm near Portersville. Mrs Ed Sechler visiting city friends en route home from New Brighton and Beaver Falls. Tillie McCleary and Ada Stevenson return from Pittsburg visit with Mary Glover. Mrs Anna Arbuckle of New Haven Conn a former New Castle teacher visiting Lida Pomeroy. Miss Anna Metz to return home Saturday with sister Carrie Metz visiting Falls Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Williams
Wallace Avenue
D. W. Buckwalter
Philadelphia
Coshocton
William F. Moody
Delaware Avenue
Clara Wilkinson
Cottage Street
Sharon
Alex C. Williams
Kansas
Scribner
State College
Pittsburg
Portersville
Ed Sechler
Princeton
New Brighton
Beaver Falls
Tillie McCleary
Grant Street
Ada Stevenson
McCleary Avenue
Mary Glover
Anna Arbuckle
New Haven
Conn
New Castle
Lida Pomeroy
Park Avenue
Arbuckle
Anna Metz
New York
Carrie Metz
George Parker
Falls Street
Of Interest to Men Clothing Sale Highlights
One lot of Men's Night Shirts odd sizes 50c quality for 50c One lot Men's Fancy Half Hose 19c per pair or 3 for 50c Men's Dress Shirts slightly soiled 63c sale price One lot Shirts odd sizes 25c worth 50c to $1.00 Men's Half Hose 15c 2 for 25c
Bargain Textile Sale On Dress Goods and Silks
Readable ad notes price cuts on dress goods and novelty silks with yard pricing. 50c quality fabrics reduced to 38c, 65c and 75c silks cut to 30c, dress goods Mohairs and mixed suiting 75c, black voices and taffeta silk discounted, 36 inch black silk taffeta 90c, 50c Wool Charlies 25c.
Cousin Beulah Wright Weds A W Druschel in Mansfield
Miss Dora Aiken of Shenango township returns from Zelienople after attending the wedding of her cousin Miss Beulah Wright to A W Druschel of Mansfield Ohio. She visited cousin Miss Clara Young at Pleasant Hill before coming home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Aiken
Shenango Township
Zelienople
Beulah Wright
A. W. Druschel
Mansfield, O
Clara Young
Pleasant Hill
Mrs W S Mears Hosts Friends In Evening Honor
A social note reports Mrs. W S Mears entertaining a party of friends Monday evening at her home to honor house guests. The event reflects local hospitality and cordial gatherings among neighbors.
Local social notes from West Pittsburg and nearby towns
West Pittsburg and surrounding areas see a flurry of visits and travelers including W. A. McMahan in Moravia, Mrs. Myron Heck and daughter in New Galilee, Miss Margaret Book in Moravia, Mrs. Mary Davis in West Pittsburg, Martin McCarthy visiting George Waller, and others. Mrs. D L Briggs departs for Columbus for a few weeks. Several residents, including Mrs. Frank Herberg and family, are noted, with Margaret Frye preparing for her annual vacation after leaving the Pressed Radiator Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McMahan
Moravia
New Castle
Blanche McMahan
Myron Heck
Mabel
New Galilee
Margaret Book
West Pittsburg
Mary Davis
Mahoningtown
Martin McCarthy
Sharpsburg
George Waller
Eleventh Street
D. L. Briggs
Columbus, C
Frank Shuler
Verne Griffith
Richard Cosgrove
Alice Hennon
Big Beaver Township
Estella Hennon
G. F- Pitzer
New Wilmington
Frank Herberg
Margaret Frye
The
Pressed Radiator Co
Mittawemga
Ohio
Maud Allan to Appear in America This Fall
United Press reports dancer Maud Allan known for the Vision of Salome will perform in New York and other American cities in September or October. Percy Williams, a major vaudeville circuit figure, is back from England with a contract. Allan will appear in special matinees at leading houses rather than regular vaudeville shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Maud Allan
Salome
London
America
Percy Williams
England
Miss Allan
Dancing at Mac Cabees Picnic Highlighted
And friends enjoyed good dancing at Mac Cabees picnic on Tuesday with friendly socializing and lively music.
Peanut Merchants In Rooftop Fight On West Washington
Rival peanut merchants Sam Slima and Robert Autinasa fought on West Washington Street near Beaver after a late Friday misunderstanding. Police arrived with a wagon load of officers. both men were arrested and later released on $10 forfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Slima
Robert Autinasa
Washington Street
Beaver
Eleven Year Old Arrested for Two Gold Watches Thefts
An eleven year old boy was arrested by Chief Gilmore and Officer Horner on charges of stealing two gold watches from Knox Long and Morehead area apartments. One watch was taken from Mrs. Fred Heasley and another from Miss Long. The youth confessed disposing of the watches to an Italian boy on South Jefferson Street and to a man uptown. Both watches were recovered and returned to their owners. An information will be drawn up against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Gilmore
Horner
Knox, Long
Morehead
Fred Heasley
Miss Long
Race With Death Claims San Francisco Mother
In a race against death Mrs. I. Hartzell arrived in Youngstown just after her son died of typhoid. She had been in San Francisco when he fell ill and succumbed shortly after.
Event on Washington Street Grounds Tuesday Evening
By West Side L. T. L. on school grounds Washington street Tuesday evening July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Half Price Spring Millinery and Wear
One lot Mull Hats 25c Straw Hats 25c Trimmed Hats tables 2.00 3.00 5.00 levels Untrimmed Hats 25c All Spring Pattern Hats for half price Women’s leather belts 50c quality 25c Gloves and Mitts 10c Women’s underwear 25c quality 19c knit vests and drawers 38c Women’s $1 Corset 50c in sizes 18 19 Lace edge or insertion 4c a yard.
Wash Goods Department Sale Bargains Highlighted
Several tables of wash goods including Batiste and Lawns from 10c to 12 14c quality at 6 4c per yard. Fine wash goods worth 50c to 65c now 25c. 50c shimmers now 19c. Dressinghams at 20c. Dress ginghams 20c and 25c quality at 15c. Ginghams 16c to 20c now 12 4c and 16c lights at 8c per yard.
Ribbons on Sale in Varied Yard Prices
A single ad lists ribbons in three lots with prices 10 cents per yard 15 cents per yard and 25 cents per yard. The text indicates a clear sale offering multiple ribbon bundles at distinct per yard prices.
Basement Department Fabrics and Sets Sale
Basement Dept offers ginghams at 8c per yard and aprons for 5c. Persian Charlies Antrim lawns and 44 to 100 piece sets priced from 3.50 to 18.50. Socks and hose deals include children’s sets at 5c per pair and 2 pairs for 25c. Embroidery edge or insertion at 5c per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antrim
Summer Suit Department Waist Sale Preview
All the newest styles in cut and materials in light colors and stripes. Waists priced originally at 1 25 to 1 75 now 75 cents. White lace trimmed waists open front or back with long or short sleeves also 75 cents. One lot of waists at half price and another at one third off.
Separate Coats Half Price Lot for Ladies and Children
Advertisement notes sale of ladies spring separate coats at half price and a lot of children's separate coats available at reduced rate. Details on sizes and quantity not provided in readable text.
Skirt Sale Offers Wide Range of Fabrics and Prices
One rack of skirts priced at 7.50 and 8.50 with options at 3.90. Serges and Panamas available. Another rack features skirts at 9.50 and 10 with plain colors or stripes for 4.90. Special materials Panamas and Serges also offered.
Silk Shirt Waist Suits Sale
Read like a local notice highlighting silk shirt waist suits in colors and black priced from 10 to 12 dollars with a special offer at 5 dollars. Includes brief shop language and urgent sale tone.
Wash Dresses on Half Price Sale
A sale of children’s and misses’ wash dresses in white or colored fabrics at half price. The offer highlights the combined stock and discounts for the two size ranges.
Wash Coat Suits Offered At Half Price
One lot of wash coat suits advertised now available at half price. This item targets budget shoppers seeking reduced clothing costs. Sale emphasizes value and limited quantity to attract immediate customers.
Wash Dresses at Half Price
One lot of dresses offered at half price includes one piece two piece and jumper effects.
City sought to halt Gift of Tongues meetings after riot
Brown Ohio July 18. Citizens plan to ask the city council to stop gatherings of the Gift of Tongues sect after a riot last night at the sect hall. Enthusiasm and crowd chaos led to injuries as limberger cheese was distributed and exits crowded. police arrested and ejected worshipers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
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Charles T. Metzler CO
Clutton
Guirltless
Clark
Jones
Louis Dorning
Howard Williams
Harrisburg
Washington
Ottawa
Sheriff
Waddington
NEW Castle News
B. & Page
Mr. Keagy
Harold F. Barnett
John W. Barnett
Lathrop Street
Harold Finley Barnett
Ruth
Infant Sampson
William Stirtz
North Cedar Street
Charles Hammond
Oscar Graham
Eastbrook
Robert A. McKinney
Leasure Avenue
Kildoo's
Miss Morgan
Stella Morgan
Crawford Avenue
Henry Ross
Lincoln Avenue
William Repp
Walnut Street
Helen Gilmore
Shaw Street
Ella Reibly
Jean McGivern
Chestnut Street
Mather Bros. CO
East Washington ST
Wash Goods Dept
Dal
Brown
Hamilton
Alice Hennessy
Ray Street
Jall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Feney
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