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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
17
New Castle society notes a June 20 noon ceremony at Trinity Church uniting Miss Virginia Dike Blair of New Castle and Henry Worth Thornton of Philadelphia. Bridesmaids include Miss Blair’s cousin and several regional peers, with a reception at the Lawrence Club and plans for a Cambridge Ohio home after a Pittsburgh honeymoon.
Invitations will go out soon for the wedding of William H. Love son of Mr and Mrs Jesse B Love of Leasure avenue and Miss Maude E Maxwell of Oil City The ceremony will be at 1 30 PM June 18 in the Grace Methodist church Oil City The couple will reside in Oil City after the wedding trip The groom has lived in New Castle most of his life and is head bookkeeper for Standard Oil in Oil City The bride is well known to New Castle youth and has visited here Several friends from the city are expected to attend
Elizabeth A Minds, former High school English teacher, will wed R Payton Turner, a notable Everett businessman, at the bride’s Clearfield county home on Wednesday June 26. Minds, daughter of coal operator James Minds, is beloved by students and friends, and her brother Jack Minds is a famed football player. The couple will occupy a cozy, furnished home in Everett after the ceremony.
A surprise party honored Miss Bessie Spencer for her 18th birthday at her Harbor home. Guests included Susie Robertson, Charley Miller, Dama and Dorris Fulkman, Ora and Fred Miller, Sam Cox, Will and Mary Wallace, Archie Brown, Minnie Whiting, Harry Whiting, and many others from Edenburg Hillsville and New Castle. Music by Maitland and Wallace. Guests departed after the evening’s pleasure.
Tuesday morning at 9 in Mer cer Mrs Samuel Stewart home Miss Lennie Stewart married Will G Reed of Erie Rev John B Duncan of First Presbyterian officiated The ceremony was intimate with family and friends They will reside in Erie where the groom has a home The bride is Mercer’s well known former Mercer High School graduate and former teacher including a term at Slipperyrock State Normal, with many friends sending best wishes.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Black in Indian Run on Wednesday May 29, Bessie Arminta Black and Garrett H. Blake were married by Rev. W. F. Flick of Volant. The ceremony was followed by a wedding march by Ellen Dodds and presents from friends as about 60 guests wished the couple well.
A Wednesday afternoon wedding took place at 4 o clock in the residence of Rev J F Gallagher on North Street. The couple were Albert Allison of East Liverpool Ohio and Ella King a choir member of St Marys church. A few friends attended the ceremony.
Misa Bertha Alice Brown will wed Carl H. Leighner on Wednesday evening June 5 at the bride’s Butler home. Rev E R Worrell will perform the 8 o’clock ceremony followed by a small reception. The couple plan a brief trip to Buffalo and Toronto before settling in Butler. Also Longacre Wolfe unite in marriage with May Wolfe at South Beaver street residence. Rev Earle F Palmer officiated. They will honeymoon briefly then return to their home.
Miss Emma Hanna, a former New Castle High School pupil, won a scholarship at Mt Holyoke Seminary in Massachusetts. Principal W Fowler Bucke reports the achievement reflects well on the school and its alumni, praising her hard work and merit.
Entertainment at Ellwood City Opera House drew uneven crowds yet featured vigorous applause and frequent encores. Highlights included Zelienople Mandolin Club, Mr J W Pettit whose versatility astonished listeners, and Miss B M Lewis whose voice suggests potential as a notable singer.
Many friends announce the upcoming wedding of Miss Anna White and Elton A. Bunzo set for Wednesday June 12 at the bride’s parents residence in Pulaski township. Miss White, formerly a stenographer for H. W. Grigsby, is the daughter of William S. White. Bunzo is a carpenter by trade. City friends extend hearty congratulations to the couple elect.
Miss Rose Cutler of McKean County to wed John McKay a Baldwin Store foundry moulder this July. Cutler has long resided on Morris Street and is active in Trinity church vestments choir with many local friends wishing happiness.
A clerk in the post office will wed Miss Anna Griffith daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Griffith of Green street. Miss Griffith is popular with many friends. The ceremony is set for the latter part of the present month.
Attorney George Weingartner and Miss Anna Hazen were married Wednesday evening at the Hazen residence in Shenango Township. Rev. T. L. Rose officiated the ceremony. The bride, a school teacher, will reside with her parents after the wedding.
Francis M. Hammond and Edith Pearl Jellison united in marriage at the bride’s parents home on Pittsburg street and old Long avenue. Rev. H. Durfee performed the ring ceremony witnessed by close relatives. A bountiful supper followed as a tin pan brigade provided entertainment.
Frank H. Zimmerman of Diamond street wed Ruth A. Hewitt of Walnut street in a Wednesday ceremony at Rev. Earle F. Palmer’s residence. Only the bride’s mother witnessed. The couple departed by evening train for Pittsburg to begin residence.
In the Maitland Street Italian church at 9 a m two couples Pasquelia Calavilla of 62 Center street and Peter Florio of No 1 Friendship street wed their brides as large processions move through the city. Banquets followed at their homes and a Sunday of well wishers and carriages marked the ceremonies. Another ceremony joined John R McConahy and Araminta McDaniel of Wampum at Alder man Haus on Croton avenue with a homeward departure amid cheers. A Bank Hall reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Peter Pittler of Beaver Falls honored Sophia Pittler as she graduates from high school on May 28 with out of town guests Dora and Sarah Stiglitz of Wampum and Joseph Hughes in attendance.
Friday evening 6 o'clock ceremony at Alderman Potter's South Mill street office joined Robert Holcomb and Grace Nye of Hazel Dell in marriage. Saturday afternoon Alderman Haus at Croton avenue linked John L. Thomas and Winnie Jones of South New Castle in marriage amid warm congratulations.
A June wedding is announced adding to the city’s growing list of June nuptials. The groom, John J Agan of Pittsburg Street, is a well known young man in the community and is presently employed.
At Rev J A Parsons residence on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock Charles W Graham of Hazel Dell an employee of the Pressed Steel Car company Ellwood City and Miss Effie B Johnson of Rose Point were united in marriage.
Mrs J F Johnson of 139 South Mill Street praises Dean's Kidney Pills for rapid relief from backache and urinary issues after years of suffering. She and husband Mr Johnson report brick dust in urine and frequent kidney symptoms resolved by the remedy. For sale by McKinley & Haley. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
A wedding occurred this afternoon at 4 o clock at the residence of Rev J F Gallagher on North street. The couple were Bert Allison of Pitts burg and Miss Ella King. The bride and groom have many friends who extend their congratulations.
Mr and Mrs J L Geisler of the east cottage at the Hotel Oliver Ellwood City will observe their twentieth wedding anniversary next Sunday June 2 a number of friends have been invited
A Sharon correspondent reports Park and Hamilton of Youngstown awarded a National Steel Co contract to furnish uniform rails for the Sharon New Castle street car line. Work begins on the route, and the Sharon Sharpsville trolley extension toward Greenville is planned. Mercer will connect with Sharpsville Greenville, route not yet decided. Also includes an ad-like testimonial for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from H. S. Pitts of Arlington Texas with local pharmacy mentions.
A Pittsburgh based pickpocket gang operated at Union station and Cascade Park, stealing purses. John W. Howard was seized in a 7 PM attempt and held for larceny charges, claiming to repay the victim, while two accomplices escaped. The victims included Mary Thomas and Peter Shook, with losses totaling various sums and a $20 gold piece mentioned. Howard faced a mayoral hearing and was bound for a Saturday court appearance.
Benjamin Reed a Pine street plasterer on his bicycle to work crossed the Marquis limestone trestle at Pearson street fell to a 25 foot drop but escaped without a mark on his body or the wheel. Witnesses carried him to Mrs. McIntire’s house and Dr John Foster attended, bed rest advised, no internal injuries found. The theory is the wheel landed on its tires and helped cushion the fall.
An advertisement notes a 6 percent guaranteed endowment bond issue by the Southern Mutual Investment Co. It promotes agents wanted and provides contact for A. J. Smith, superintendent of agents, room 64 Shannon building, Pittsburg, Pa. The Lawrence County Lumber Co advertises Devoe lead and zinc paint ground by machinery claimed to wear twice as long as lead and oil.
Cascade park opened Thursday drawing thousands as it unveils new bridges pavilions and houses along running waters. A full list of picnics booked shows events from May 30 Iron Moulders Union to August 23 St Andrew's Mission Troy Hill with diverse hosts across Pittsburg Ellwood City New Castle Mercer County and neighboring Ohio communities.
A letter from F W Devoe & Co to William S Foltz of New Castle Pa explains a paint option using deuce lead and zinc that lasts twice as long as lead and oil. The firm offers a full wear based guarantee, promising to cover dealer costs for any legitimate complaint. Lawrence County Lumber Co distributes the paint in Foltz’s district.
The woman’s health is supported by good meals and outdoor activity. A glowing complexion and blooming face reflect her wellness. For gentle cleansing when needed she uses Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co, a pleasant laxative remedy.
An ad promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles avoiding surgery. It warns against counterfeits and lists Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Fred Hyde and Central Drug Store along Long Avenue in the Seventh ward.
Westminster College base team was defeated Saturday at Homestead in a contest with Homestead Athletic Club by a score of 7 to 2. A large crowd witnessed an exciting game despite early errors. Homestead started scoring in the second inning with Marshall, Miles, and Gossart delivering hits. Mangan stole second and scored, and Jones, Breaden, and others contributed as the home team extended its lead through the fourth and eighth innings. Westminster managed two runs on a hit, an error, and a sacrifice in the fifth, but Homestead held on for the win.
A Harrisburg telegram dated the 29th reports three New Castle charters granted by the state. Lawrence Laundry company with $1,000 capital, incorporators Emery Richey John Robertson and others. Zema-Cura company with $10,000 capital, numerous incorporators including William Marquis and Eben Dean. Kline Lumber company with $15,000 stock, incorporators Ha Kline Sidney Snow Harry Anderson and others.
Harrisburg May session notes the Senate’s final passage of the Fecht ted and underground railway bill by eight to six. Also approved were the Emery bill authorizing street railway tracks for one company, the Aerrebes bill imposing a five percent tax on store orders with coal and rent exemptions, a $10,000 appropriation for a Curtin monument, and an inspector program for mines.
Mrs Haw land of Armonk New York recalls a near fatal bout of whooping cough and bronchitis in her daughter and a niece with advanced consumption. After other remedies failed, Dr King’s New Discovery saved two lives and cured the niece. A trusted cough remedy, priced per bottle with trials available.
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