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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1908

Page

10

Fellows Dance at Cascade Park

The Cascade Park pavilion hosted the fourth Summer Dance attracting over 80 couples. Many out of town guests attended including Isabelle Hewitt Toledo Christella Milne Freda Graves White Plains N Y Zella Brasted Ruth Holmes Smethport Hazel Smail Braddock Mrs Wagner Bradford Lillian Loutzenhiser Butler Catherine Leslie Pueblo Colo W W Clark Zelienople Hughes Fort Wayne Craig Patterson Beaver Falls Preisley Young Milton Biddle Morgantown W Va Harry Matthews Pittsburgh and others from nearby towns. A Harmony streetcar line trip brought visitors from Zelienople and nearby communities. A two week follow up party is likely.

Cascade Park Zellenople New Harmony Isabelle Hewitt Toledo Christella Milne Freda Graves White Plains N. Y Zella Brasted Ruth Holmes Smethport Hazel Smail Braddock Wagner Bradford Lillian Loutzenhiser Butler Catherine Leslie Pueblo Col W. W. Clark Zelienople Miss Hughes Fort Wayne Messrs. Craig and Patterson Beaver Falls Preisley Youn Wn Mr. Finney Salem Milton“Biddle Morgantown W. Va Harry Matthews Pittsburg

Local students win college class offices

Thomas McConnell of North Jefferson Street is elected vice president and Oscar Graham of Eastbrook is elected secretary of the State college Sophomore class for next year. Both are 1906 high school graduates with many local supporters.

Thomas McConnell North Jefferson Street Oscar Graham Eastbrook Sophmore State College

Nixon club marks summer with four tables and awards

Favors were awarded to Mrs. Harry Wogan, Mrs. John Earl, Messrs. William Reader and Charles Shaffer when the Nixon club met with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Norris. Four tables were used for the guests and refreshments were served. The club adjourned for the summer. next meeting is September 8 with Mr. and Mrs. Johnnae.

Harry Wogan John Earl William Reader Charles Shaffer Nixon Club J. W. Norris Walnut Street Johnnae West Washington Street

Party Honors Clarence Thompson At Eastbrook

Miss Minnie Ryhal of Eastbrook entertained a party of friends Tuesday evening in honor of Clarence Thompson. Cards and music provided entertainment and a delicious luncheon was served.

Minnie Ryhal Eastbrook Clarence Thompson

Moonlight Dance Draws Kin at Knights of Pythias Event

A large crowd at Rock Point attended the Knights of Pythias moonlight dance Tuesday evening. More than 200 local guests joined visitors from Wampum and Ellwood City for waltzes, two steps, and barn dances. The event, last of the summer, may be followed by a park dance later. Committee members D. G. Williams, Charles Martin, J. Ford, Fulkerson, and James Donnan were credited for the success.

Rock Point Knights of Pythias Wampum Ellwood City Incharge Messrs D. G. Williams Charles Martin J. Ford Fulkerson James Donnan

Fletcher family reunion selects Avon Park for next gathering

The fourth annual Fletcher reunion, about 50 people from Warren and nearby towns, met at the fair grounds. A noon dinner followed by games and amusements. Officers elected: Thomas Fletcher president, O H Fletcher vice president, James Fletcher secretary, Isaac Allen treasurer. Executive committee includes Mrs James Fletcher and others from Youngstown and New Castle.

Fletcher Warren Warren Chronicle Avon Park Thomas Fletcher O. H. Fletcher New Castle James Fletcher Youngstown Isaac Allen C. H. Fletcher S. R. Campbell 8. R. Campbell

Marriage of Miss Adam Lee Guildoo to Price Duer in Verona

Miss Adam Lee Guildoo formerly of this city wed Price Duer on Tuesday at Verona Pennsylvania. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Guildoo and has many local friends. Duer works as a typesetter for the Pittsburgh Dispatch and the couple left for a wedding journey to Denver Colorado soon after the ceremony.

Adam Lee Guildoo Verona Price Duer John Guildoo New Castle Knox Street First Ward Duer Pittsburg

Westlake Home Hosts Surprise Stag Party for Son George

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Westlake of Highland avenue entertained a stag party Tuesday evening for their son George in honor of his birthday. The gathering featured a pleasant dinner and music on the porch, with the event a complete surprise for the host.

J. S. Westlake Highland Avenue

Evans Family Outing to Cascade Park

Mr and Mrs Fred Evans their daughter Eunice Evans and Dr Young visiting from St Augustine Fla formed a street car party to Cascade Park New Castle Monday according to the Youngstown Vindicator.

Fred Evans Eunice Evans Dr. Young St. Augustine, Fla Cascade Park New Castle Youngstown

Picnic Honoring Mrs. Sperry Draws Chicago Friends

A group hosted a park picnic Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. George Sperry of Chicago visiting relatives in the city. Supper was served in the grove and all enjoyed a fine time.

George Sperry Chicago Grove

McCaslin Family Reunion Set for August 12

The McCaslin reunion will be held Wednesday August 12 at the home of Calvin McCaslin on the Har Ans burg road.

McCaslin Calvin McCaslin Har@ansburg

Kensington Picnic Dinner Club Event at Park

The East side Kensington Dinner club will hold a picnic at the park on Thursday evening. Residents are invited to join for an informal outdoor gathering with food and socializing.

East Side Kensington Dinner Club the Park

Meeting Postponed for M. J. M.w. Club

The meeting of the M. J. M.w. club scheduled for Thursday has been postponed.

Unique Theatrical Venture Formed In New York

United Press reports a new theater aiming to entertain the public with American plays and less focus on instruction. Winthrop Ames will direct, Lee Shubert handles business, John Corbin is literary manager. The venture will not pay profit to owners but earn profit through operating gains. No opening date set. a reading committee will review each submitted play.

United Press New York Ne Theater Winthrop Ames Boston Lee Shubert John Corbin Uniqu

Two Hot Ball Games At Cascade Park Outing

Morning program features Youngstown and New Castle at 10 30 with Wampum and Ellwood City in the afternoon. The events are part of the K of P outing at Cascade park tomorrow.

Youngstown New Castle Wampum Ellwood City Cascade Park

Miss Stanton Promises Facial Care at New Leslie

Word from Miss Stanton at Office 145 West Federal Street Youngstown Ohio that she will be at New Leslie Friday starting 9 a m offering treatment to remove superfluous hair warts moles freckles pimples blackheads and over spots permanently.

West Federal Street Youngstown

Small reception delights social week in Boyles Avenue

Miss Hazel Mills hosted a Tuesday evening reception on Boyles Avenue to introduce visitor Miss Hazel Small of Brad dock to about thirty guests. Nasturtium decor brightened the room as Miss Marian Sankey and Miss Felicia Hamilton served refreshments. Out‑of‑town guests included Miss Jane Hiller of Mt. Vernon and Miss Scheffner of Butler.

Hazel Mills Boyles Avenue Hazel Small Braddock Rooma Marian Sankey Felicia Hamilton Jane Hiller Mt. Vernon, O Miss Scheffner Butler

Park Picnics By Local Clubs Highlight Summer Socials

Mentor club, Knights of Pythias, Winona club and Alameda club plan picnics at the park. Royal Neighbors meet with Mrs. Howard of Reynolds street while Utopia club and Mrs. George Stoner host entertainments. M. J. M. W. Kensington and families schedule gatherings with Mrs. Lettie Williams and John Whiteman.

Mentor Club Knights of Pythias Royal Neighbors Howard Reynolds Street Utopia Club George Stoner Maryland Avenue Edis Tsae M. J. M. W. Kensington Lettie Williams Lathrop Street Winona Club Alameda Club John Whiteman

Social notes from Pittsburg visitors and local guests

W H Gillespie is a business visitor in Pittsburg today. Many residents and visitors are listed as staying with or visiting friends in the city, including Miss Harriet Steen in Crawford avenue, Miss Jude Norton in Shaw street, and Mrs. T J Smith planning a multi lake trip.

W. H. Gillespie Pittsburg Harriet Steen Warren R. W. Phipps Crawford Avenue Jude Norton Bellevue John B. Offutt Shaw Street

Heir to Rich California Estate Sought in New York

Middletown N Y July 29 police seek Harry Storms a young vagrant wanted in California as sole heir to a $500000 estate and 165 acres mineral land. He was once jailed in Monroe with another man for attempted entry at Erie station but released for lack of evidence. Storms says he expected a remittance from his father who died in California. His whereabouts are unknown.

United Press Middletown WN. Y Harry Storms California Storms Monroe Erie Station

Cannibals Threaten Independence as Cassard Intervenes

In Portuguese Guinea near Bissau, native cannibals pressed for autonomy aided by a French cruiser Cassard which arrived to prevent massacres. Civilians and women fought alongside 200 Portuguese soldiers as provisions ran low. Natives demand full amnesty land cattle arm access hut tax relief and free town entry.

Lisbon Cassard Portuguese Guinea Bissau Portugal

Gans And Nelson To Fight For Lightweight Title

San Francisco, July 29. Nelson and Joe Gans will clash for the lightweight title at Coma on September 9 in a 45 round bout for 75 percent of gate receipts. Weigh in at 133 pounds ringside with a 60 40 purse split. Eddie Smith named referee.

United Press San Francisco Battling Nelson Joe Gans Coma James Coffroth Eddie Smith Nelson Gans Tex Rickard Ely Nev Coffroth

Prizes Awarded At New Castle P H C Outing

At a special committee meeting the New Castle circle P H C distributed prizes from their Rock Springs outing. Coupon 72 belonged to Mrs J L Myland and earned a solid gold pin while coupon 174 held by Bernard Hanlon won a rocking chair.

New Castle Circle P. H.C Rock Springs J. L. Myland South Mercer Street Bernard Hanlon Home Street

Big Oil Excitement At Mingo Junction

Mingo Junction Ohio reports great oil excitement as operators from many sections bid for leases. The Lavelle tract well is flowing 250 barrels daily and the Brettelle well at the town edge yields 200 barrels. A score of rigs is expected to rise within a week.

Mingo Junction Lavelle Brettelle

Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by New Castle Testimony

A New Castle resident touts Dean's Kidney Pills as effective for backache and kidney trouble. The ad urges readers to purchase the 50 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as Doan's Kidney Pills, the recommended brand, to relieve kidney related pains.

Dean New Castle R. W. McFate Neshannock Avenue Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Preserving the Proprieties in Mountain Cottage

A Tennessee traveler sleeps in a mountain cottage and is awakened by the pater familias to his daughter entertaining a stranger. The father questions the young man about closeness as Mandy replies dullly that he is a total stranger, prompting a tense exchange about propriety. The scene reads like a cautionary vignette on social limits.

Tennessee Success Magazine

Pythian Outing at Cascade Park Promises Great Affair

The sixth annual Pythian Outing at Cascade park is planned for Thursday with expected favorable weather. A large crowd is anticipated as Knights of Pythias host the season’s biggest outings. Events begin with a New Castle versus Youngstown ball game, followed by numerous activities and a fireworks finale titled Good Night, featuring new set pieces.

Pythian Outing Association Cascade Park Knights of Pythias Beautiful Cascade New Castle Youngstown

Zelienople and Harmony Local News Update

Local residents visit for business and leisure. Evans City beats Zelienople 2 to 1 in a high school match. Bert Knox opens a blacksmith shop on Clay Street. Tillian Kildoo, daughter of L Kildoo, dies at age 2 from diabetes, prompting community condolences.

Evans City Zelienople Bert Knox Harmony Clay Street Knox Doud Will Clark Butcher Lamberton Seaton Moore Dindinger Cascale Park Tillian

Deaths of the Day Henry Stanley and Miss Margaret Cunningham

Henry Stanley aged 83 died at his daughter Mrs Beal's home near Bessemer after long illness and heat. Funeral services will be held at Mrs Beal's home and burial at Petersburg cemetery. Surviving: five children. Margaret Cunningham aged 70 died at Sandy Lake after brief illness. services at her home Thursday at 2 pm and burial in Sandy Lake cemetery.

Henry Stanley Beal Bessemer Lawrence County Petersburg Cemetery Sutherland Struthers John Lowellville Frank Isaac Staneys Margaret Cunningham J. T. Cunningham County Line Street Sandy Lake New Castle

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Harriet A Marshall in Pittsburg

Funeral services for Harriet A Marshall wife of Robert E Marshall were conducted at the Primitive Methodist Church Holmes Street Pittsburg following a preliminary service at her home 5215 Stanton Avenue East End Pittsburg She was known in New Castle before marriage and was Harriet Bachus prior to wedlock

Harriet A. Marshall Pittsburg Primitive Methodist Church Holmes Street Stanton Avenue East End Marshall Robert E. Marshall New Castle Harriet Bachus

Funeral of Mrs. Susan Gaston in Savannah

The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 30 pm at Savannah M E church with Rev J L Strat ton presiding and church choir providing music. Interment followed in Savannah cemetery. Pallbearers were William Gaston Isaac Trimble George Cameron and Joseph Sweikert.

Susan Gaston Savannah M. E J. L. Stratton Savannah William Gaston Isaac Trimble George Cameron Joseph Sweikert

Mrs Daisy Mec Williams Funeral Planned in Lima

The remains of Mrs. Daisy D Mec Williams wife of J L McWilliams of 205 Pittsburg Street were shipped to Lima Ohio Tuesday at 8 pm where the funeral will be held Wednesday.

Daisy D. MecWilliams J. L. McWilliams Pittsburg Street Lima

Bedroom Suite Draw At Cascade Park Outing

The K P O A will issue tickets to all entrants at Cascade Park tomorrow. The holder of the lucky ticket will win a bedroom suite in the evening theater drawing.

Cascade Park K. of P. Outing Association

Union Baptist to Build Church on Shadyside Property

The Union Baptist congregation made the first payment on a tract of property on Shadyside Tuesday and plans to erect a church there. The matter of building is expected to be taken up in the fall.

Union Baptist Shadyside

County W C T U Meets With Mrs McCleary at 19 20

The County W C T U will meet with Mrs S E McCleary of 56 Williard Avenue Thursday morning at 7 20 o clock. Lunch will be served by the West Side union.

S. E. McCleary Williard Avenue West Side Union

Yale Catcher Tad Jones Ends Day With Yale Loss

A New Haven barber recalls Tad Jones, Yale catcher, dropping into his chair and quipping that Yale lost after a throat cut remark. The exchange underscores a playful baseball spirit amid Yale's defeat.

New Haven Tad Jones Yale

Jensen Threatens to Sue the City Over Street Excavation

H. C. Jensen, owner of the New Castle bowling alleys, threatens a damage suit against the city for injuries from a fall on a sidewalk at an excavation on South Mill street near the Pittsburg and Western tracks. He skinned his face and nose, received medical care, but no bones were broken. City officials photographed the site for potential salt results.

H. C. Jensen New Castle South Mill Street Pittsburg & Western Mill Street Douds Jensen Milholland Barteau

Parson duped by nine cheeses in New England tale

An old New England tale tells how a parsimonious clergyman, famed for generosity in donations, ends up with nine cheeses returned to him. After exploiting gifts for personal gain, a charity prank leads to his sleigh tipping on a snowbank and the cheeses tumbling out, prompting villagers to reclaim them.

New England Childre

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