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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1911

Page

5

Handel Oratorio Society Picnic Planned for June

The Handel Oratorio Society announces a picnic on Monday June 19 with a 3 30 PM departing car to Robinson's Grove for a basket dinner. Coffee and ice cream provided. married members may bring spouses. A post supper bonfire and impromptu concert follow. Notify committee men by June 17.

Handel Oratorio Society Robinson’s Grove Sojety Cora Ritchie Mary R. Clarke J. W. Cunningham Nancy Cunningham Jane Edmunds Helen Westlake Paul Browne Patterson

Theodore Thomas Orchestra to Play at Idora Park

The Theodore Thomas orchestra of Chicago will perform at Idora Park Youngstown on Wednesday and Thursday under the Youngstown Festival Association. The Thursday 2:15 pm concert features cellist Bruno Steindel. Wednesday includes orchestra and operatic numbers. The festival choir of 100 will sing Handel's Messiah directed by Prower Symons. soloists include Miss Perceval Allen Janet Spencer Reed Miller and Clarence Whitehill.

I.e Theodore Thomas Orchestra Chicago Idora Park Youngstown Prower Symons Perceval Allen Janet Spencer Reed Miller Clarence Whitehill

Johnsons Return From Auto Trip To Washington

Mr and Mrs George W Johnson of Highland Avenue Mrs Charles H Johnson and children of Moody Avenue and Miss Gertrude Dowler of Lincoln Avenue have returned from a several weeks automobile trip to Washington D C and other points in the east They attended a reunion of the school Mrs D H Johnson attended in Washington

George W. Johnson Highland Avenue Charles H. Johnson Moody Avenue Gertrude Dowler Lincoln Avenue Washington, D. C D. H. Johnson Washington

Stephenson Circle Social Rescheduled for Thursday

The Stephenson circle changes its social evening location from Mrs Garvin's Norwood Avenue home to Mrs Gibson's Gibson Avenue. Members will ride the West Side car to the event.

Stephenson Circle Robert Garvin Norwood Avenue Sidney Gibson Gibson Avenue

Picnic Planned by Current Events Circle at Cascade Park

At the final meeting of the Current Events circle of 1906 for the summer, held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. David Warnock of Walnut street, plans were laid for the annual picnic to be held at Cascade park on Tuesday June 13. Supper will be served at 7 o clock.

David Warnock Walnut Street Cascade Park

Dinner for Delta Tau Delta Brothers Set at North Jefferson Home

David Jameson will entertain Mahoning and Shenango Valley Delta Tau Delta members at his North Jefferson Street residence this evening. About 12 members live in the city and 18 in Youngstown and nearby areas. Mrs Jameson will be helped by daughters Elizabeth and the Misses Rachel Morehead Mary Pearson and Jean Young.

Jefferson Street David Jameson Mahoning and Shenango Valley Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Youngstown Jameson Elizabeth Rachel Morehead Mary Pearson Jean Young

Will Be Married at Latrobe This Wednesday

A. Leroy Morrow of Centennial street will wed Miss May Jane Ford of East Main street in Latrobe this Wednesday. After a wedding trip the couple will settle in the city. Morrow works at the Standard Steel car works and formerly served on the high school faculty.

A. Leroy Morrow Centennial Street Latrobe May Jane Ford W. B. Ford East Main Street Morrow Standard Steel Car Works

Local society notes and upcoming gatherings

Miss Mary Jane Ford and A L Morrow wed at the bride’s home. Mr and Mrs A W Treadwell to entertain Unexpected club at the Country club. D of A Kensington and Queen Sewing circle plan a picnic at Albourn Mills. Hunt reunion to be at Stewart J Hunt’s home. Childrens Day Nursery board to meet at 3. Norma Reed and Ralph Mayberry to marry quietly. Luther League of St Paul’s meets at Carrie Mattle’s home. Ladies Aid of Central Presbyterian to meet in church parlors at 2.0. Ladies Aid of St Paul’s Lutheran to meet at H Grotefend’s home in afternoon.

Mary Jane Ford Latrobe A. L. Morrow A. W. Treadwell Highland Avenue Country Club D. of A. Kensington The Queen Sewing Circle Albourn Mills Hunt Stewart J. Hunt Harlansburg Road Childrens’ Day Nursery Norma N. Reed Ralph Mayberry Shenango Township Luther League St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Carrie Mattle Young Street Ladies’ Aid Society Central Presbyterian Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church H. Grotefend North Jefferson Street

New Castle High Class of 1904 Reunion Plan

The class of 1904 reunion committee will meet Friday evening at the home of class president Miss Helen Westlake on Highland avenue to arrange the event. The committee includes Miss Felicia Hamilton Jeannette Shaner Bessie Gailey and Messrs Sam Clark and Harry K Bell.

New Castle High School Helen Westlake Highland Avenue Felicia Hamilton Jeannette Shaner Bessie Gailey Sam Clark Harry K. Bell

Mizpah Circle Reports On Korea In July Picnic Plan

The Mizpah circle met at the First Presbyterian church parlors. Mrs. Leroy Whiting and Mrs. Kirkpatrick spoke, and Mrs. John Hughes reported on the convention and Korea. The next meeting is set for a picnic in North Highland park on the first Monday of July.

First Presbyterian Church Leroy Whiting Kirkpatrick John Hughes Korea North Highland Park

Mrs Reed of Pittsburg Guests at New Castle Chapter Meeting

Mrs Mary Reed district deputy of the Order Eastern Star attended the New Castle chapter No 105 meeting in the K of P hall Monday evening. Several new members were initiated and routine business was discussed. The next meeting is in two weeks.

Mary Reed Pittsburg Order Eastern Star New Castle K. of P. Uall

Nurse Olive Reed Returns to Harrisburg from Vacation

Miss Olive Reed of City hospital Harrisburg ends vacation at her home on the Sharon line and returns to Harrisburg. She is accompanied by Miss Bessie Hammond of Wickstreet who will enter the hospital training school.

Olive Reed Harrisburg Sharon Line Bessie Hammond Wickstreet

Mrs Kaufman and Adelaide to Spend Summer in Cities

Mrs. Jonas Kaufman and daughter Adelaide of Neshannock Avenue and Mrs. Rice of Shenango Street have left for New York and Atlantic City to spend the summer.

Jonas Kaufman Adelaide Neshannock Avenue Rice Shenango Street New York Atlantic City

Miss Wylda Millison Returns Home for Brief Postcard Visit

Miss Wylda Millison of Wilmington avenue arrives back from Bethany College Bethany West Virginia to spend two weeks at home. She is accompanied by her little niece Dorothy Hulmes of Bethany.

Wylda Millison Wilmington Avenue Bethany College Bethany W. Va Dorothy Hulmes

Croton Avenue Methodist Women Plan Thursday Meeting

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of Croton Avenue Methodist Church will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.

Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Croton Avenue Methodist Church

Hershey Chapter Reschedules Meeting to 7 30 PM

The Hershey chapter will meet in the First Presbyterian church this evening at 7 30 o'clock instead of Thursday as announced on the church bulletin.

Hershey First Presbyterian Church

Miss Bertha Schlotzer Plans Summer Home Visit

Miss Bertha Schlotzer of Highland Avenue a member of the high school faculty will leave Saturday to spend the summer at her home in Gowanda WX.

Bertha Schlotzer Highland Avenue Gowanda

Reed Mayberry wedding announced in Shenango township

The forthcoming marriage of Miss Norma N Reed and Mr Ralph Mayberry of Shenango township will be a quiet home ceremony. A kitchen shower for the couple gathered 40 friends at the Reed home in a surprise visit with gifts. Guests from this city included Misses Elsie Milton Elsie Slack Marie Riley Theodora Vandivort and Messrs Norman Vandivort Loy Hanna.

Norma N. Reed Ralph Mayberry Shenango Township Reed L. M. Reed J. C. McMillin Phoebe Anne Reed Mr. Mayberry Robert Mayberry Elsie Milton Elsie Slack Marie Riley Theodora Vandivort Messrs Norman Vandivort Loy Hanna

Pretty entertainment for Miss Lida Pomeroy bride elect

Miss Bertha Schlotter hosted a Tea Cup Inn luncheon Monday at 5 pm with pink and white decor and carnations. Attendees included Lida Pomeroy Lucille Van Gorder Emma V. Harry Annabelle and Rose Stewart Florence Neal Helen Mosley Alice Sterling Ethel Moore and Mrs Van Deman and Mrs John Hanley of Stanton Ky. A planned breakfast by Miss Bertha Stearns was postponed due to her storm delay in Clarion county. she and Ira Fulkerson family will return today.

Lida Pomeroy Bertha Schlotter Highland Avenue Tea Cup Inn Lucille van Gorder Emma V. Harry Annabelle Rose Stewart Florence Neal Helen Mosley Alice Sterling Ethel Moore van Deman John Hanley Stanton, Ky Bertha Stearns North Jefferson Street Clarion County Ira Fulkerson

Elizabeth Harris Hosts Busy Centennial Street Reception

About forty guests attended a reception on Centennial street in honor of Miss Alice Snape of Utica New York and Miss Mayme Wortman of Niles Ohio. Roses and peonies decorated the event and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Harris with help from her daughter Louanna and Miss Margaret Coneby.

Elizabeth Harris Centennial Street Alice Snape Utica N. Y Mayme Wortman Niles Harris Louanna Margaret Coneby Susanna Guy Portersville Miss Harris Five W.’s Amy Smith Kensington Louanna Harris A. M. Graham Shaw Street

Mrs Lee R Gordon Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Lee R Gordon of North Mercer Street hosted her Bridge club at the Country Club today at noon for a luncheon gathering.

Lee R. Gordon North Mercer’ Street Country Club

Cohen Seeks to Clear Creek Dump Ground After Furnace Work

H. J. Cohen the new garbage collector will remove ashes and brick dumped on the creek bank during furnace cleaning. Street committee ordered action to stop creek bank dumping as the channel nears being filled. Councils will enforce immediate cleanup.

H. J. Cohen

Railroading and Drink Separated in National Talk

The International Association of Railway Special Agents and Police met in Chattanooga where Mr. Mitchell of the Railroad Terminals' Association of St. Louis urged strict whiskey rules. He cited the standard code banning intoxicants on duty and argued alcohol causes rail losses, accidents, and theft, linking robberies to drinking histories.

International Association of Railway Special Agents Chattanooga Mitchell Railroad Terminals’ Association of United States

Municipal Loop on Diamond Discussed by City Councils

Street committee took no action on plans to build a loop on the diamond and handed the matter to City Solicitor Gardner for opinion. The issue centers on whether the city can construct the loop and whether street car companies can be compelled to use it once built.

Gardner

Rev R P Anderson to preach at St Luke's Church

Rev R P Anderson of Hertford North Carolina will preach Wednesday evening at eight o clock at St Luke s A M E Zion church Rev L M Uprman pastor New Castle is Rev Anderson s birthplace and many old friends will be glad to greet him

R. P. Anderson Hertford N. C St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion Church L. M. Upperman New Castle Rev. Anderson

Detective off duty: two fined or discharged by mayor

Two offenders appeared before Mayor Lusk this morning. Bill Grannis was fined $3 for drunkenness. J Turner, of a Pittsburgh detective agency, was discharged after the case was heard.

Lusk Bill Grannis J. Turner Pittsburg

Kennedy seeks commission in lunacy for James F Kennedy

Joseph Kennedy of Slipperyrock township asked the court to appoint a commission in lunacy for James F Kennedy of Slipperyrock. A hearing is set for July 3.

Joseph Kennedy Slipperyrock James F. Kennedy

Adams Street Selling

Mr. Fred H. Kay the plumber has bought a lot on Adams Street from the Irish Estate and begun a fine residence thereon. Adams Street is a fine thoroughfare and the lots are rapidly taken up. For plots and prices inquire of Clare.

Fred H. Kay Adams Street Clare

Community notes from the county seat and surrounding towns

DUCK RUN. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harper visited the county seat last Saturday. Robert McMunn and Mrs. Anna Smiley were at New Castle Saturday. Several young men of this place have secured jobs at the Shenango tin mill. A. J. Newton and Bert Harper made a flying trip to Lowellville last week. Andrew Newton is building a house for Michael Graham in Ellwood City. The long looked for harem skirt has at last made its appearance in our Village. Mr. and Mrs. Seph Smiley of Rochester, visited the latter's parents Sunday. Wm. Smiley and Alice Lutz attended a social at Slippery Rock church the other night. The platform dances at Springs Stop proved a complete failure and no more will be held until after the Fourth.

Bert Harper Robert McMunn Anna Smiley New Castle Shenango A. J. Newton Lowellville Andrew Newton Michael Graham Ellwood City Seph Smiley Rochester Wm. Smiley Alice Lutz Slippery Rock Church Springs Stop

Minister Peacock to Leave Sharon Church Soon

Rev. L. K Peacock is expected to receive his release from the First United Presbyterian church in Sharon on June 22 as the presbytery meets in New Wilmington.

Sharon L. K Peacock First United Presbyterian Church of New Wilmington

Cascade Union Bible Class Meets Thursday at 2

The Cascade Union Bible class district 77 will meet at Mrs. John Palmer’s home on Pittsburg street extension Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Forbes will teach.

Cascade Union Bible District 77 John Palmer Pittsburg Street Forbes

Ransom Demanded for German Professor Held by Bandits

The Turkish bandits holding Prof. Richter on Mount Olympus demand 75000 with a letter from the captive begging either the Turkish government or friends to meet the sum. Turkish troops oppose paying and seek villagers’ tips on the bandits location while tortures are reported. Friends begin raising funds.

Salonika Prof Richter Mount Olympus Thessaly Mt. Olympus

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Oratorio Society Kodak Eastman Netzler ART Department MC. C. Dwyer Reunion Mizpah Circle Missionary Meeting Reed-Mayberry Cohen Rev ST. Luke’s Church Werather Fushimi George Commission Maher Bros.co ADAMS Washington ST Stritmater Hill Clark’s O. N. T UMC R. W. Clendenin & Sons NEW Castle Statignery CO N. Mercer St C. W. Nolan & CO W. Nolan & CO East Washington St Daily News J. S. Hennon Gluck Jewelry CO East Traction Co G. B. Zahniser Clendenin Bell
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