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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
10
Informal events flourish in the city as warm weather keeps gatherings low key yet daily. Visitors arrive and plan daily amusements while August brings many absences and quieter circles. From September, society life revives with dances weekly until park closing.
The Paul Laurence Dunbar Reading circle met with Mrs Rebecca Baker on Green Street Monday evening. Compositions on planets were read by Mrs Baker, Mrs Streets, and Mrs Jordan. Mrs Hill and Mrs Dillard sang a duet and Miss Brown performed. After refreshments the club adjourned to meet with Miss Oakes on August 10.
Walker Steele and Miss Bernice Stubn of Frizzleburg wed quietly in New Castle on Tuesday morning. The couple began a trip to Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes. Miss Kuhn, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Kuhn, is described as an estimable young woman. Steele, a carpenter, is the son of Mr and Mrs John Steele.
Helen Butz daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Butz of Edgewood avenue will host birthday party for friends from 4 to 7 pm. The Carnation Kensington will be entertained by Mrs Sadie Hartland of Pennsylvania avenue. The marriage of Miss Henrietta Thicker and Walter Sample will take place at 4 pm.
The Orchestra club held a practice at the home of Miss Mabel McCand less of Pittsburg street Monday evening. Attendance was good and the program an interesting one.
Fireworks display highlighted the Pythian event held on July 30 drawing attendees and celebration. Organizers planned the show as the centerpiece of the gathering with families and locals enjoying the spectacle.
A Monday evening party at Bleakley avenue honored William Fishburn on his 21st birthday. About 40 guests from his Sunday school and choir attended. Gifts included a diamond scarf pin and a gold pin. lunch for 30 featured sweet peas and carnations. Attending were Vera Boyd, Bertha Boyd, Eva White, Helen Thomas, Edna Shaffer, Othel Hazelwood, Mrs. Percy Lavarack, Della Shira, Bertha Kyte, Violet Lavarack, Maggie Hewitt, Sara Smith, Edith Mayberry, Miss Graham, Fred Gray, Bert Gray, Frank Gray, Charles Smith, Richard Hazelwood, John Bechtel, Percy Lavarack, Edward Whiteman, Edgar Pilefly, George Allen, Harold Zimmerman, William Hewitt, Addison C Dickinson Jr, Ralph Thomas and George Thompson of Pittsburg.
Samuel Fletcher a brakeman attends the marriage of Miss Mary Edwards and Mr. Lewis V. Dunn at high noon in Wampum. Miss Ethel Dunn and Mr. Fletcher serve as attendants. A wedding march, dinner, and eastern trip follow. the couple plans to reside in this city after October 1.
Miss Ora Taylor of Grant street and Miss Nellie Waite of Blaine street return from Mercer where they attended a house party hosted by Misses Clara and Grace Graham in honor of Miss Taylor whose marriage is planned for early autumn. Others in the party include Miss Leona Lafferty Miss Emma Bartberger Miss Alba Andres and enjoyed picnics dinners driving parties tennis and a linen shower for the bride elect.
Friends gathered at Miss Mae Roberts's Florence avenue home on Monday evening for a surprise 20th birthday anniversary party. About 30 guests attended. Music provided the entertainment and a luncheon followed. Guests presented many gifts including a beautiful backcomb.
Members of Miss Kate Edwards Sunday school class from Emmanuel Baptist Church rode the 10 30 car Tuesday to the David Vaughn farm at stop 93 on the Sharon line for a day of leisure. They brought well filled baskets and are enjoying a pleasant outing.
Miss Bertha Middleton of Walnut street entertained Monday evening in honor of Miss Helen Slater of Stoneboro. Music and refreshments were the principal features of the entertainment for the guests.
The sixteenth Glasser family reunion will be hosted by Mrs. John D. Pitzer at her home on Thursday, August 20, with relatives expected to attend.
Miss Bessie Davis of Wales has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Lewis Thomas on South Mercer Street since last September.
The Merry Widow club will be entertained Wednesday evening by Misses Sadie and Adie Harris of Simpson Street.
The Mentor club announces a change of plan for its picnic from Wednesday to Thursday afternoon at the park. Members are advised to bring refreshments and sun protection.
Dr Campbell of Walnut Street entered the tomato raising class and hopes to beat rivals. He brought four tomatoes weighing 3 pounds 10 ounces to The News office. The largest tomato weighed about a pound. The fruit were Pondo Rosa variety and looked ready to eat.
Dufford's showroom promotes new carpet and room size rugs with prices starting at $12.50 each. Edged by bold claims and new patterns, the store highlights carpet options and room-size Brus sels rugs as affordable choices for any buyer.
Readable notice states furniture to improve homes available at Pythian routing location Cascade Park on July 30. Details unclear due to OCR.
Miss Dorothy Love of Titusville, guest of Miss Jessie Wilson, was feted at a pretty dinner hosted by Miss Ruby McNabb and Miss Viorence McNabb. Ten guests attended as clusters of summer flowers decorated the table and the evening continued with music and a game of 500.
Miss Mary Sloss of New Wilmington and several others are visiting relatives and friends in the city. The list includes Miss Helen Slater, Miss Alma Miller, George W. Johnson, Miss Elizabeth Gilliland, Claude Norris, Miss Florence Kennedy, Miss Eva Miller, Mrs. Margaret Hays, Milton Biddle, Henry Fisher, Clifford Lamm, Mr. and Mrs. Ketler, Miss Hazel Campbell, Miss Fern Norris, Mrs. E. A. Donnan, Mrs. Wil liam Miller Wardrop, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Norris, Misses Bess Hays and Louise Livingston, Samuel Garnley and family, Miss Minnie Shaffer, Miss Bertha Cargo, J. Clarke Boynton, Leigh Robinson, and the Wick family among others all tied by visits, trips, and travel.
Fragments show a clearance sale on muslin underwear for children with low prices. The notice mentions Children’s Drawers and values around 19 and 25 cents, indicating discounts to clear stock.
A detailed discussion of early aircraft design by the Wrights and Chanute comparisons describes twin oblong frames, wing control via pulleys and handles, rudders, a front horizontal rudder, and a motor on the platform. It explores altitude, stability, fuel limits, motor strength, and futures such as gasoline power and wireless electricity for sustained flight.
A drawing contest is slated for July 30 at Cascade Park. Organizers invite local residents to showcase artwork and participate in the community event.
A poem about a gray barn and drenched meadow under a storm. It contrasts bleak wet weather with a warm haymow and safety. The speaker recalls childhood, seeking warmth and home in nature despite the rain and ruin. The voice merges memory with a pastoral, hopeful return to innocence.
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