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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
4
The notice lists ownership by Mrs. George J. Treadwell and Fred L. Rentz with editorial and business contact numbers. It asks readers to address checks and correspondence to The News Company in New Castle rather than individuals.
John Sheatz of Philadelphia will be the next Pennsylvania treasurer, a Republican replacing Democrat Berry. The Harrisburg convention shifted control from Penrose loyalists to reform Republicans, with strong county and state support for Sheatz and a push to reorganize the party away from the Penrose machine.
Collier's Weekly recounts how Knox rose from Philadelphia offices linked to the Pennsylvania Railroad and Pennsylvanian power brokers. A dinner scene at Cassatt's house framed Knox as a future statesman bound to avoid patronage, with Penrose guiding the early political ascent. President Cassatt’s Democrat affiliation adds a further twist to the origin tale.
The piece rails against a named political figure in Pennsylvania describing him as a greater disgrace than former Governor Pennypacker and other unmentionables. The language conveys strong partisan contempt for the subject.
A roundup of lighthearted notes from New Castle sports to local quirks. Tales of bucket shopping, church fairs, and a hot Cascade park game sit alongside a Cleveland police incident and tongue in cheek proverbs about temper, wit, and daily life.
A group of about 40 friends and relatives gathered at the Lawson residence on Martin street to honor Mrs John T Lawson on her 76th birthday anniversary with music by Jennie and Ellen Benson, gifts, and a late lunch. Another gathering at the White home featured a surprise for Mrs White, a speech by Minnie VanGorder, a cut glass dish and silver spoons, dancing, music, euchre, and a supper. Miss Grace Frethy hosted the S S S club afternoon followed by a Cascade park outing and the Thursday night dance.
The New Castle board of school controllers invites competitive high school building plans to be submitted to the Secretary by 7 30 p m July 1 1907. Ground plot and information available from the clerk. The board may accept or reject any plan. E F G Harper Secretary. 24516 Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at Wallace's Drug store.
In Pearson street Miss Carrie Jenkins and Mr James Stokes announce their engagement. The wedding is planned at the bride’s mother Mrs John Davis, Pearson street, on Wednesday June 12. A shower for Miss Jenkins hosted by Boston store clerks and friends drew about 30 guests at her home with gifts and a light collation.
The J. G. Kensington club met yesterday with Miss Katherine O Leary of Butler Avenue. Members enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of needlework and music. The next meeting is planned for next Thursday at Miss May McAleer’s Crawford Avenue home.
Executive board disfavors the Baptist church concert planned for this evening and declines its endorsement. With patronesses consenting, the proceeds will be donated to the Almira home.
The Franklin News notes that Rev Fon Vielle of New Castle read selections from Paul Laurence Dunbar at the A. M. E. Zion church last night. The performance pleased the audience and showcased the reverend’s talent as an entertainer.
Mrs James Skidmore of North Mer cer street entertained the members of the Ladies league of the Protected Home circle Thursday evening After the usual business was transacted refreshments were served.
Bruno Safe and Maggie Safe of Enon Valley are now confined in the county jail after a court issued process. An indictment by the grand jury charged them with selling liquor without a license and selling on Sunday. They will face trial next week.
Frank Barkland of Volant is guest of Mrs. John Lawson of Martin street. Miss Kate Long returns from Pittsburg visit. Mr and Mrs EB A Fenton of Phillips Place spend Friday in Youngstown. Miss Myrtle Harris of Sharon visits Miss Elia Thompson of North Beaver street. Mrs Leiece of Butler county visits daughter Mrs William Fehl of Chestnut street. Mrs J K Furst of Wallace avenue visits aunt Mrs A H McElath of Mercer. Mr and Mrs William Fielding of New Castle visit relatives in the city. Mrs John Whitmore and daughters Virginia and Genevra of Ridgway visit Rey and Mrs J C McDonald of Epworth street. F C Barkland visits Mr and Mrs Andrew Lawson of Third ward. may spend summer in Sweden. Mrs William Fehl and son Lawrence return from Butler county visit near Evang City. Mrs Ira Wagner of Court street and Mrs J H Rosenstock of Division street return from Greensburg as guests of Mr and Mrs John Knox. Mrs Tade Hartsuff Kuhns, formerly of Greensburg, visiting O J H Hartsuff on Craig street. Mrs Hartsuff improves, promising to avert fever.
A surprise visit brightened the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph White on Lathrop Street during a Thursday gathering. Neighbors and friends joined in the unexpected cordial reception.
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