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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1917

Page

23

Organ Recital Benefits Red Cross At New Castle Church

New Castle hosted a Monday evening organ recital at the First M E Church to aid the Red Cross. Organist Julian Raymond Williams led a program with violinist Elsa Von Moltke- Emery and bass Joseph Williams, with Miss Mariam Beth Williams on piano. Proceeds totaled nearly all clear after modest expenses, with a silver offering of 33 dollars.

New Castle M. E Red Cross Julian Raymond Williams Elsa von Moltke- Emery Joseph Williams King’s Daughters Earl Thompson L. G. Nail Williams Lincoln Neb M. B. Williams United States Aviation Corps Emery Mariam Beth Williams Bach Elsa von* Moltke-Emery Thome Bohm Schumann Widor Callerts Grieg County Derby Grainger Northwestern University Lutkin Francis Hemington Chicago Sullivan Eddy Stross Hybrias the Elliott Cadman Miriam Beth Williams Santa Madelssohn Lemare Wolstenholme Handel Guilmant

Organ Recital Impresses Fans With Stirring Climax

The recital showcased Williams with sureness and powerful execution. He earned many friends and admirers and it is hoped he will be heard again soon.

Williams

Highland Kensington in Metzler Home

A Monday evening featuring the Highland Kensington group was hosted at Mrs. Charles T. Metzler’s Centennial street home. Guests included Mrs. F. B. McAllister Mrs. Stewart Mills Mrs. A. L. Morrow and Miss Pearl Johnson. The gathering center was informal needlework and visiting with refreshments served by Mrs. Metzler assisted by her sister Mrs. Myron Rice.

Highland Kensington Charles T. Metzler Centennial Street F. B. McAllister Stewart Mills A. L. Morrow Pearl Johnson

Recital and social events in Greer hall and area clubs

Recital in Greer hall by Miss Jennie Davies pupils. Euchre by Ladies Auxiliary in K P hall. Luncheon Bridge at Country club with Mrs. Oursler and Mrs. Bleakley. Y O A meeting on South Mercer. 8 S P Girls with Rae Ott at Cascade Park. Idlewile, Ruth Whaley, Lenora, Mrs. Tate, East Side Needlecraft groups and others listed. Double wedding at St Marys church Delia OConnor Edward Smith Katherine O Connor Herbert Russell. Day Nursery board meeting at 3 oclock.

Greer Hall Jennie Davies R. T P. Hall Country Club John S. Oursler H. EB. Bleakley Levi Perrott South Mercer Street Rae Ott Cascade Park Idlewile Edward Johnson Clayton Street Ruth Whaley Chestnut Street Lenora Irwin Tate Hillcrest Avenue East Side Needlecraft Watson Hamil S. O. B. Kensington William McGrew McClelland Avenue Mary Mershimer West Side Stewart Thompson Lutz Sus Norman Hann St. Mary’s Church Delia O’connor Edward Smith Katherine O’connor Herbert Russell

Miss Olive Milliken to Wed Chamberlin at Homestead

Mrs. James Ward Jr hosted a dinner for 22 at Brown Place Squirrel Hill in honor of Miss Olive Hough Milliken and her fiancé Samuel D. Chamberlin son of Hartford residents. The couple marries tonight at 8 at First Presbyterian Church Homestead with Miss Milliken presenting the honor maid and six bridesmaids, all with engraved gold doreine boxes.

James Ward, Jr Brownplace Squirrel Hill Olive Hough Milliken John Foster Milliken Munhall Samuel D. Chamberlin Frank Chamberlin Hartford Conn H. M. Dickson First Presbyterian Church Homestead Milliken Helen Ailes Vinnie Baker Meadville Catherine Foulkes South Rebecca Street Pittsburg

Bride-Elect Lena Pressel Receives Shower From L D Club

The L D club girls hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Lena Pressel, bride-elect next week, at Miss Anna Wadlinger’s Atlantic avenue home. Gifts were numerous and pretty, with Miss Fitzgerald of Youngstown visiting. Hostess Mary Wadlinger and Miss Maria Ellsworth assisted, and two weeks hence Mrs Joseph Pressel of Etna street will entertain.

Lena Pressel L. D Anna Wadlinger Atlantic Avenue Miss Fitzgerald Youngstown Mary Wadlinger Maria Ellsworth Joseph Pressel Etna Street

Shields Bride Livermore Wed in Quiet City Home

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Golda Anne Shields daughter of Mrs. W. D. Shields at 206 North Bay Street to John Francis Livermore both residents of the city. The ceremony occurred Monday evening at the bride's home with Rev. W. P. Graham officiating in a small gathering of relatives and close friends.

Golda Anne Shields W. D. Shields North Bay Street John Francis Livermore W. P. Graham

Patterson Family Heads to Wooster for University Commencement

Mrs T A Patterson and Mr and Mrs Edwin Schreiber of Wallace Avenue will leave Friday for Wooster Ohio to attend commencement festivities at Wooster University next Wednesday June 13 Their son Elmer Patterson a senior in the class of 83 will receive a bachelor of science degree Mr Patterson departs Tuesday evening to join the family

T. A. Patterson Edwin Schreiber Wallace Avenue Wooster, O Wooster University Elmer Patterson Patterson

Bible class social at First M E church

At the home of Mrs Earl Thompson Highland avenue the Kings Daughters Bible class of the First M E church will be entertained Thursday evening Associate hostesses are Mrs Frank Fischer Mrs Will Woods and Mrs Enright.

Earl Thompson Highland Avenue King’s Daughters M. E. Church Frank Fischer Will Woods Enright

U. S. Club Enjoys Home Dinner In Highland Avenue

Members were pleasantly entertained at Mrs. Ernest Withers home on Highland avenue Monday evening. A tureen dinner was the main feature with visitors Mrs. Philip Stack and Mrs. Edward Orr assisting. A Regent theatre party was planned as a later diversion.

U. S Ernest Withers Highland Avenue Philip Stack Edward Orr Regent

Quiet Youngstown Wedding Sees Mary McLaughlin Wed John Simpson

Miss Mary McLaughlin and John Simpson both of Youngstown were quietly married Monday at 5 PM in the Cro ton Methodist church parsonage. Rev W P Graham officiated with Miss Mildred Gibson serving as witness.

Mary McLaughlin John Simpson Youngstown W. P.graham Croton

G A T 1914 Club Meeting Postponed One Week

The meeting scheduled for Thursday with Mrs. Samuel Baker has been postponed for one week.

Samuel Baker

Luncheon and Cards Prove Interesting at Book Club Meeting

A valley crowd attended a Monday luncheon at Mrs. A. S. Love and Miss Laura Miller home on Croton avenue. Fillies of the valley filled the table while bridge dominated the afternoon. Mrs. B. F. Butler invited members to the next meeting in two weeks.

Book Club A. S. Love Laura Miller Croton Avenue Bridge B. F. Butler

St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid Plan Meetings And Event

The Ladies Help Society meets Wednesday at 2 30 at 12 Atlantic avenue withMrs Kemm hosting. Home Guards assemble at 4 30. Dr Charles Lee a Korea native and Drew Theological seminary graduate will present an illustrated Korea lecture at 7 45 with the official board adjourned afterward. Epworth League socials are set for Thursday at the homes of C C Harry P H Kearns and A G McClure. Children day exercises are scheduled for Sunday at 11 a m with baptism at 3 p m.

Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Kemm Atlantic Avenue Charles Lee Korea Drew Theological Seminary Epworth League C. C. Harry County Line Street P. H. Kearns Shenango Street A. G. McClure Marshall Avenue

Dinner at Burns Home For N B C Club In Youngstown

A prettily appointed dinner in Mrs. James Burns home with sister Miss Belle Snyder as associate hostess drew N B C club members and guests. Guests included Mrs. Hiram McConnell of Ash tabula Mrs. McDonald Miss Morrison and Miss Lyda Thompson of Youngstown. Assistants were little Elizabeth Burns and Master Billy Burns. A Kensington was the order of entertainment.

James Burns Youngstown Belle Snyder N. B. C. Club Hiram McConnell Ashtabula McDonald Morrison Lyda Thompson Miss Elizabeth Billy Burns Kensington

Local Graduates Headed to Philadelphia for Drexel Ceremony

Dr. C. A. Reed travels to Philadelphia to join Mrs. Reed for their daughter Elizabeth Reed's graduation from Drexel Institute today. They expect to return Sunday. Other local graduates include Miss Maude Kennedy of Pearson street and Miss Sarah White of Neshannonk avenue.

C. A. Reed Philadelphia Reed Elizabeth Reed Drexel Institute Maude Kennedy Pearson Street Sarah White Neshannock Avenue

Walnuts Street Social Dinner Planned for Lena Hart

Mrs Frank Robinson of Walnut street hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Monday evening for Miss Lena Hart and guests in anticipation of her forthcoming marriage to Fred B Allen. Eight guests dined, with summer flowers as table centers, as Miss Margaret Elleby aided her sister.

Lena Hartman Fred B. Allen Frank Robinson Walnut Street Margaret Elleby

Central Circle to Hold Noon Basket Picnic at Armstong Home

The Central Circle of Central Presbyterian plans a noon basket picnic at Mrs. Matthew Armstrong's home in Mahoningt wn on Thursday June 7. Those attending may take the 11 o'clock car from the diamond and should bring their own dishes and silver.

Central Presbyterian Church Matthew Armstrong Mahoningtown Diamond

Laurel Band Girls Entertained by Miss Elsie Francis

The Laurel Band girls were entertained Monday evening by Miss Elsie Francis of East New Castle. After a brief business session a social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess mother assisted by Mrs Ralph Francis. The next meeting will be announced.

Laurel Band Elsie Francis East New Castle Ralph Francis

Mrs Hamilton and MecAnlis Join National Conference Trip

Mrs Jessie B Hamilton and Mrs J G McAnlis depart Wednesday morning for Pittsburg to attend the National Conference of Charities and Correction. Thursday afternoon Mrs William Phelan of the Mothers assistants of the Allegheny county board will entertain Pennsylvania board members.

Jessie B. Hamilton J. G. MecAnlis Pittsburg National Conference of Charities and Correction William Phelan Mothers’ Assistants Board of Allegheny County Pennsylvania Board

First Baptist Section One Meeting Postponed

The Section One gathering of First Baptist Church with Mrs George Jones set for this afternoon has been postponed to Wednesday.

First Baptist Church George Jones

E G E Club Social Visits Freida Montgomery

Associates in the E G E club spent Monday evening with Miss Freida Montgomery of Pearson street. The usual diversions claim ed attention and her mother assisted in serving refreshments. In two weeks Miss Alice Lowers of Monroe street, will entertain.

E. G. E. Club Freida Montgomery Pearson Street Alice Lowers Monroe Street

New York Visitor J H Jordan Sees City Family

J H Jordan of New York spent Sunday with relatives in this city and his wife Mrs Jordan, who has been visiting for three weeks, departs for home this evening.

J. H. Jordan New York Mrs. Jordan

Reverend and Mrs Farr Return From Meadville Graduation

Rev and Mrs C G Farr returned Monday after attending commencement exercises at Meadville where their niece Miss Ruth Pitt graduated from Allegheny College.

C. G. Farr Meadville Ruth Pitt Allegheny College

Meadville Commencement Honors Allegheny College Grad

Mr and Mrs P H Reider and Mr and Mrs Andrew Reider of this city attended the Meadville commencement where Kenneth Reider graduated from Allegheny College.

P. H. Reider Andrew Reider City Meadville Kenneth Reider Allegheny College

Hadley Family Visit Concludes in Akron

Mrs J P Hadley of Monaco and Misses Alice and Clara Hadley of Akron ended a few days visit to Mr and Mrs R G Maxwell of Winter Avenue today.\

J. P. Hadley Monaco Alice and Clara Hadley Akron R. G. Maxwell Winter Avenue

A Son Born to Mr and Mrs Edwin Garvin

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Edwin Garvin of Boyles avenue.

Edwin Garvin Boyles Avenue

Mass Meeting of New Castle Afro-Americans Tonight

A mass meeting of the colored people of New Castle is set for tonight at 8 15 at the Masonic hall Jackson block Neshannock avenue. G L Smith urges every colored person to attend, stating the gathering is of great importance.

New Castle Masonic Hall Jackson Block Neshannock Avenue G. L. Smith

Local Notes Include Visits and Travel of Area Residents

Crushed foot plans a quick return to Bell Telephone duties. J. G. Miller returns from an east tour visiting Philadelphia Washington Hartford and other large cities. Mrs. T A Thomas of South Oakland avenue comes back from Pittsburg and New Castle. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Mrs. Arthur James and Harold join Mrs. Mary Davis for a motor trip to New Castle with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Thomas.

Bell Telephone Company J. G. Miller Philadelphia Washington D. C Hartford Conn T. A. Thomas South Oakland Avenue Pittsburg New Castle Thomas Arthur James Harold Mary Davis Trevor Thomas Sharon Herald

Death Claims Damages From Railroad Crossing Incident

Judge Emery heard demurrers in the Schweikert case seeking 50000 for widow Rose Schweikert after her husband Edward Schweikert, a Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg brakeman, was killed July 22 1916 when a loose plank at Gardner avenue crossing knocked him before an engine on Baltimore and Ohio lines. Also heard arguments in several other motions and discharges.

Emery Rose C. Schweikert Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light Company Schweikert Edward Schweikert Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio Gardner Avenue D. F. Watson Charles A. McKeever J. S. Long Thomas Donnelly News Company John Podolski John Dengokenchi Lyle G. Emery Clyde Gibson Andrew Shausberger Stephen Volonik

Rotarians Elect Seven Directors At Tutino's

New Castle Rotary club met at Dominick Tutino's on South Jefferson street for luncheon and business. Seven directors were elected for one year: Clare P. DuShane, William J. Evans, Frank F. Fischer, L. N. Mehlberg, F. S. Michener, J. Lée McFate, H. S. Toynbee. Retiring officers are President George F. Winter, Vice President Fred L. Rentz, Secretary Harry S. Toynbee, Treasurer Rudolph Stadelhofer.

New Castle

Grand Jury Returns True Bills in Most Cases

Grand jury reports true bills in six of eight indictments this morning. Cases include Thomas Sanders felonious assault and battery, Charles H. Boa desertion and non support, Steve Harris obtaining money by false pretenses, Emma Bailey felonious assault and battery, Arthur Dawson larceny, and E E McCartney larceny by bailee all true. Cecil West larceny from person and Eph Kirkwood felonious assault and battery split by count with not a bill on first count.

Thomas Sanders Chas. H. Boa Steve Harris Fred Isabella Emma Bailey Emma Davis Arthur Dawson E. E. McCartney Cecil West Eph Kirkwood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Julian R. Williams Victrola Department Victrolas Mather Bros. Co East Washington St Metzler Shields-Livermore Anita Baldwin California the Oaks Baldwin Lucky” Baldwin Ladies’ Aid Epworth M. E .Church Central Circle Laurel William Davis Miller Street Paul Simison Volant John Walter South Mill Street Rosena Blau Pennsylvania Avenue Beaver Falls Lawrence Williams Bleakley Avenue David Jones Canonsburg Thomas Jones Long Avenue S. W. Gibson Allen Street Sharon West Middlesex Harry Davis David Matthews Eva English Ray Street Fred McKee H. M. Wirsing East Street Ruth Helen Shilton Freedom Edward Shilton Saxon Barber Buffalo N. Y Helen Murphy Margaret Ryan Cunningham Avenue Henry Bohlman Washington, Pa George Earl Mary Oskey New Castle Hospital Sharon Telegraph Edward Eppinger Chester W. Va D. McGoun Tutino’s Regent Theatre Barrier” Rex Beach Lewis O. Selenton Ck By Rex Beach Rex Beach Pictures Co., Inc Rex Beach Grand Jury
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