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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

2

Matinee Party Honors Visitor From Butler

Seldom have so many visitors been entertained by the younger set this summer with daily card parties luncheons and teas. A notable gathering was a card party hosted by Mrs. Harry Bryan for Miss Lillian Loutzenhiser of Butler visiting her sister Miss Josephine Fessler of Neshannock avenue. Seven tables of 500 were played and the visitor’s prize went to Miss Loutzenhiser. A collation was served with several local and out of town guests present including Miss Jean Ward Wheeling Miss Emma Martin Muskegon Mich Miss Dorothy Love Titusville Ruth Holmes Zella Braden Smithport Miss Gertrude Thompson Fort Wayne Ind and Miss Jane Hillier Mt Vernon Ohio.

Harry Bryan Neshannock Avenue Lillian Loutzenhiser Butler Josephine Fessler Mt. Vernon, O

Local Social Scene Reports Gertrude Sharrer Marries Pursell

News of the marriage of Miss Gertrude Sharrer to Mr. Pursell of Cincinnati arrives as a surprise. Sharrer, popular in the city, is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hyde of the Seventh ward and has numerous ties in local social circles.

Gertrude Sharrer Pursell Cincinnati John W. Hyde Seventh Ward

Mrs Sperry of Chicago Honored by Pittsburg Street Family

Mrs Mary Sperry formerly Miss Mary Miquel of this city visits her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Miquel on Pittsburg street. Her sister Mrs Scott McCaslin hosts a dinner for 20 including Lavina Barron Stewart Thompson and others. Sperry plans a class of 1907 picnic at the park next Tuesday.

George Sperry Chicago Mary Miquel This City Joseph Miquel Pittsburg Street Scott McCaslin Lavina Barron West Pittsburg P. J. Barron Ellwood City Stewart Thompson David McConahy J A Miquel T. A. Miquel Sperry W. S. McCaslin Homer Hoover Sharon

Highland Avenue Hostesses Share An Afternoon Tea

Miss Alma Locke of Highland avenue entertained a few friends Wednesday afternoon in Pulaski. The gathering honored Miss Nellie Paland and Miss Marjorie McAnlis with six guests at dinner. Pink and white sweet peas adorned the table and a Lady Baltimore cake featured on the menu. Miss Myrtle Paland joined as an out of town guest.

Nellie Paland Pulaski Marjorie McAnlis Harlansburg Road Alma Locke Highland Avenue Myrtle Paland

Reception for Miss Dorothy Wade. guests from Titusville

Miss Hazel Reilley of Crescent Avenue hosts a reception for Miss Dorothy Wade of Titusville from 3 to 6 PM. The Pythian Sisters plan a meeting. A local group will visit Greenville as guests of Miss Mary Tunison hosting a house party over Sunday. Thursday night dance scheduled at the park pavilion.

Hazel Reilley Crescent Avenue Dorothy Wove Titusville Pythian Sisters Greenville Mary Tunison Park Pavilion

Miss Olive Johnston Heads North for Summer Visit

Miss Olive Johnston of Pittsburg street leaves Wednesday evening for Penetang to stay with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Phillips of North Beaver street who are spending the summer at their summer home there.

Olive Johnston Pittsburg Street Penetang

Tennis Party and Dinner Honoring Miss Hewitt

Donald Lusk of Pinestreet will entertain at a tennis party and dinner at the Country Club Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss Isabelle Hewitt of Toledo Ohio the guest of Mrs. L J Bateman of Wallace Avenue.

Donald Lusk Pinestreet Country Club Isabelle Hewitt Toledo, O L. J. Bateman Wallace Avenue

Miss Woods and Jenkins to Attend Pittsburgh House Party

Miss Margaret Woods of the Seventh ward and Miss Kathleen Jenkins of North Beaver Street travel to Pittsburgh as guests at a house party hosted by Mrs. W. W. Darley.

Margaret Woods Seventh Ward Kathleen Jenkins North Beaver Street Pittsburg W. W. Darley

Greensburg honor guest Miss Ray Gress entertained by Miss Verdi Daugherty

Miss Verdi Daugherty hosts Miss Ray Gress of Greensburg as the guest of honor while Miss Jennie Sample of Walnut plans an evening of entertainment for friends this Thursday.

Ray Gress Greensburg Verdi Daugherty Jennie Sample Walnut

Farewell party for MecGaffie family departs to Denver

Mrs. Orlie MecGaffie and family of Lathrop street have left for Denver Colorado where they will reside. A farewell party was given in their honor at the home of John M. Lee on Finch street Tuesday evening by a few friends.

Orlie MecGaffie Lathrop Street Denver Col John M. Lee Finch Street

Winona Club Picnic at Park Set for Thursday

The Winona club will hold a picnic at the park on Thursday July 30 with members expected to attend and enjoy a daytime gathering.

Winona Club

Porch Party at Clendenin Home During July Social

July warmth boosts outdoor gatherings as Dorothy Schroeder of Lancaster hosts on the Clendenin porch. Three five-hand 00 tables fueled a brisk contest with prizes to Helen Gatley Eleanor Anderson Adeline Woodworth and Sarah Newell. Schroeder leaves for home Thursday morning.

Dorothy Schroeder Lancaster Helen Ward Clendenin Helen Gatley Eleanor Anderson Adeline Woodworth Sarah Newell Miss Schroeder

Tenth anniversary celebration of Mr and Mrs W J Critchlow

The Crtichlow couple of 178 Vine street marked ten years of marriage with a large gathering of about 50 New Castle residents and visiting friends. A lawn supper and diversions followed the occasion with many congratulations and gifts. Notable out of town guests included H C Critchlow and family and others from Butler Wellsville and Evans City. The Lephners plan summer at Meatow Brook camp near Mar ber Bridge and will host friends on Thursdays after September first.

W. J. Critchlow Vine Street New Castle H. C. Critchlow Hazel Jennie Butler Walter Critchlow W. M. McCall East Rittsburg Cyrue Snyder Wellsville C. P Andrews Evans City A. M. Lephner Oak Street Meatow Brook Marber Bridge

Garfield hostess entertains young guests for Titusville debutante

About a dozen youths joined Miss Regina Hirt of Garfield avenue for an informal evening in her home on Wednesday. Miss Dorothy Love of Titusville was also hosted with music dancing and refreshments as highlights of the gathering.

Regina Hirt Garfield Avenue Dorothy Love Titusville

Reception Planned for Miss Hazel Mills Guest

Miss Hazel Mills of Boyles avenue will host a reception next Tuesday afternoon July 28 from 3 to 5 o'clock in honor of her guest Miss Hazel Smail of Brad dock who will stay for a couple of weeks.

Hazel Mills Boyles Avenue Hazel Smail Braddock

Miss Agnes Burns Heads to Chautauqua for Sojourn

Miss Agnes Burns of Pine Street and Miss Brenneman of North Liberty depart Friday for a stay at Chautauqua New York to attend the summer program.

Agnes Burns Pine Street Brenneman North Liberty Chautauqua, N. Y

Harvest Home Association Organized in Greenville

Greenville July 23. More than 150 businessmen and farmers attended the meeting that formed the Greenville Harvest Home association with Harry Watson as president. The group planned a celebration at the old fair grounds on Columbia Avenue Thursday August 20 and set committees to secure attractions and arrange a sports program.

Greenville Greeenville Harvest Home Association Harry Watson Old Fair Grounds Columbia Avenue

Mother of King Appeals to Press in Lisbon

Queen Amelie widow of King Carlos addressed Portuguese journalists in Lisbon. She spoke of her martyrdom and said her hope rests with the young king, appealing to the press to aid him and the country.

Lisbon Amelie Carlos

Ladies Auxiliary disclaims bills for Mrs R W Welsh

The Ladies Auxiliary of B R L lodge 371 will not stand good for any bills contracted by Mrs R W Welsh of Mahonington.

B. R. & L. Lodge R. W. Welsh Mahonington

Personal Notices of Local Residents and Visitors

A long list of local residents and friends visiting or traveling. Names include Robert Nicholls, Gladys Thatcher, John Stewart, Clyde Gibson, Tom Augustine, Bonnie Battley, George Hassell, Sara Gardner, John M. Snyder, Hazel Small, William Forbes, George C. Barnes, Mildred Barnes, P. D. Ketler, Nina Eckles, Marjorie McAnns, Neliie, Myra Paland, Charles W. Biles, L. B. Hamilton, Edgar and Gons Ed gar, Robert Eastman, Hester Hainer, Eva Norris, Rachel Patterson, Dorothy Schroeder, Helen Ward, Edward H. Ward, Warren Clark. Destinations mentioned include Sharon, Wilkinsburg, Meadville, Pittsburg, Sandy Lake, Cleveland, Apollo, Braddock, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Detroit, Stoneboro, Fostoria, Mahoning Valley line, Shenango Valley hospital. One note reports Warren Clark leaving hospital after an explosion injury with possible permanent eye impairment.

Robert Nicholls Sharon Gladys Thatcher Wilkinsburg John Stewart Meadville Clyde Gibson Pittsburg Tom Augustine East Division Street Bonnie Battley South Mill Street Sandy Lake George Hassell 8. W. Lewis Sara Gardner Pearson Street Cleveland John M. Snyder Apollo, O D. R. Jack Hazel Small E. J. Small Braddock Hazel Mills Boyles Avenue William Forbes Steubenville Lewis Ray Crawford Avenue George C. Barnes Mildred Knoxville Tenn Frank M. Jones Croton Avenue P. D. Ketler Court Street Nina Eckles No. 7 Pine Street Marjorie McAnns Harlansburg Road Missey Neliie Myra Paland Pulaski Alma Locke Highland Avenue Charles W. Biles Neshannock Avenue National Convention of Photographers Detroit Fostoria L. B. Hamilton Helen Ward North Mercer Street

Deaths of J. Wylie Forbes longtime educator and businessman

Death of J Wylie Forbes aged 73 reported from Tacoma Washington where he died at his sister Amanda Forbes home after years of illness including a paralysis stroke. He was born near Moravia Lawrence county son of David Forbes and a Westminster College graduate and Civil War veteran who taught in Mahoningtown Beaver Falls and later ran a grocery and flour business. Survived by two sisters Mrs J D McAnlis College Hill Beaver Falls and Amanda Forbes of Tacoma and brother R G Forbes Beaver Falls. Funeral held in Tacoma.

J. Wylie Forbes Lawrence County Amanda Forbes Tacoma Wash Forbes David Forbes Moravia Westminster College 78Th Pennsylvania Volunteers Mahoningtown Beaver Falls Standard Steel Gauge Company Presbyterian Church Post 164 J. D. McAnlis College Hill R. G. Forbes

Alfred Williams Dies at 74 Former Justice of Peace

Alfred Williams 74 died Thursday morning at 5 at the family home 37 South Penn Sharon. He served seven years as justice of the peace. He is survived by his wife and two children Mrs W T May of Sharon and F H Williams of Epworth Street. Funeral Saturday at 2 at the family residence.

Alfred Williams, Esq South Penn Street Sharon Williams W. T. May F. H. Williams Epworth Street

Death notices for Bran don and Bolen families

Mrs Nina Eckles of 80 Pine street received a telegram Thursday morning announcing the death today of her sister in law Mrs Willard Brandon at the Denver home. Brandon formerly lived in Cleveland and was Miss Emma Britton before marriage. Funeral is set for Sunday. Mrs J C Bolen, formerly of Beaver Falls, died at her Wheeling West Virginia home Monday after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband and several children.

Nina Eckles Pine Street Willard Brandon Denver Col Cleveland Emma Britton J. C. Bolen Beaver Falls Wheeling W. Va Mr. Bolen

Bargain Frenzy in July Clearance Sale At B. & H.

Losing days of the July Clearance Sale offer fresh seasonable goods at prices below fair value. Most stock includes lines needing speedy clearance and bargains are at their best. Some lots are too small to advertise. Come tomorrow or Saturday for these and other special attractions.

July Clearance on Lisle Wear and Underwear Bargains

Light and medium weight fine lisle ribbed wear including vests pants and union suits in all sizes. Large assortment on center aisle and in a show window with 50¢ and 65¢ values. July clearance price 35¢ per garment. Also odd lots of women's muslin underwear and children's knit wear with bargain picks and 18¢ to 25¢ values.

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Mather Bros. CO East Washington ST R. Bollard Razor Physicians Pharmacy J. E. Duff Mer North Mill Street Eva Mitchell Wheeling, W Mini Canada Ice Cream Social Queen Esther Circle of Croton Harvest Home Greenvile Tennis Nets Alfred Williams H. B New York Brown Hamilton Lawrence OUR Conneat Lake Toay C. W. Rhodes Edgewood Avenani Nana G. B. Zahniser Boggs & Buhl North Side Pittsburgh, PA Love & Megown Wil DA. Lafranco
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