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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1913

Page

3

Quiet Wedding at Pearson Home

Miss Mary Louise Pearson married John M. Watson Jr. in a quiet ceremony at the Pearson home on North Mill Street. Dr. D E S Perry conducted the service for only immediate family. couple to reside in Buffalo New York at Inwood Place. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Robert H Cunningham, Mr and Mrs Edwin Pearson, and Clifford Watson.

Catherine Pearson North Mill Street Mary Louise Pearson John M. Watson Highland Avenue D. E. S. Perry Trinity Church Buffalo, N. Y Inwood Place Robert H. Cunningham Indiana Harbor Edwin Pearson Pittsburg Clifford Watson Detroit

Musical Event at Kirmess Ties Local Talent Night

A Tuesday evening program titled Uncle Remus Serenade Down on the Levee features a cast of known local performers including Deacon Cottonwood Uncle Remus Allessander Lee Slippery Ellem Smoke Williams Bones Johnson Aunt Jemima and Steamboat Bill They are joined by the Bingville Farmers en route to New Castle for a number between acts as they seek friendly entertainment.

Kirmess Uncle Remus Deacon Cottonwood Allessander Lee Slippery Ellem Smoke Williams Bones Johnson Aunt Jemima Steamboat Bill Bingville New Castle

Highland Basket Club Dinner Honoring Miss Margaret White

A dinner in Yellowstone park Grove on Friday evening accompanied by an elaborate menu marked the compliment to Miss Margaret White of Neshannock avenue who leaves for a summer stay in the park next Wednesday. Twenty guests attended including out of town visitors Messrs. Barney De France David Morton Ellwood City Charles Kennedy New Brighton Orin Panner and Mr Levis Rochester.

Margaret White Neshannock Avenue Yellowstone Park Highland Basket Club Park Grove Barney de France David Morton Ellwood City Charles Kennedy New Brighton Orin Panner Mr. Levis Rochester

Norwood Hostess Plans Week Of Visit For Wedding Guests

Miss Josephine Fessler of Norwood Avenue will entertain the E A T girls Monday afternoon in honor of Miss Evelyn McMannus and Miss Ethel Alexander of Greenville. They arrive that morning to stay until Wednesday when Miss Fessler accompanies them home for the McMannus McCreary wedding.

Josephine Fessler Norwood Avenue Evelyn McMannus Ethel Alexander Greenville McMannus-McCreary

June festival and club gatherings at local homes and church

The Silver Bay YWCA club hosts a June festival at Mr and Mrs H M Kirk residence on Moody Avenue. Miss Helen Sargent of Audley Avenue entertains the Talent Club. A Handel for Oratorio society business meeting is set for a specified hour at the First Christian Church.

Silver Bay Club H. M. Kirk Moody Avenue Helen Sargent Audley Avenue Handel Oratorio Society First Christian Church

Martha Sewing Circle Quilt Night at Mrs Skidmore Home

Members met in the home of Mrs Margaret Skidmore on North Mercer Street Friday evening to work on a quilt. The hostess served refreshments and the location of the next meeting will be announced later.

Margaret Skidmore North Mercer Street Martha Sewing Circle

Mrs Weyer to entertain N H Kensington Tuesday

Mrs. Weyer of Leasure Avenue will entertain N H Kensington Tuesday afternoon in a social gathering at her home Attached are details of the visit and host interests for the event.

John Weyer Leasure Avenue N. H. B. Kensington

Birthday Party for Little Miss Henrietta Jones

To celebrate her seventh birthday, Henrietta Jones entertained 28 first grade associates from Highland School on Friday afternoon from 2 to 6. The party was chaperoned by teacher Miss Zoe Hays and hostess Mrs. George Jones, assisted by Miss Martha Roth and Miss Lavetta Walls. Games entertained the guests and a lawn lunch was served at 4 o'clock. The hostess received several useful and pretty remembrance gifts.

Henrietta Jones West Falls Street Highland School Zoe Hays George Jones Martha Roth Lavetta Walls

Last Meeting Ends Season of Local Woman's Guild

The American Woman's Guild gathered Friday at Mrs. S. O. McMillin's Shaw Street home. Members shared reports on U S Commission Form of Government Mrs Shira Social Evils in the U S Mrs William Arrow and Standard of Living in U S Mrs Thatcher. Plans formed for a park breakfast during a mid June visit by former member Mrs J N Blackstone of Lima Ohio.

American Woman's Guild S. O. McMillin Shaw Street U. S Shira William Arrow Thatcher Park J. N. Blackstone Lima

Ladies Pay Social Visit To Basket Club Event

Miss Elizabeth Harding of Middle town Ohio along with Miss Bell and Miss Emma Bell of Sharon were guests at the Basket club gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs A W Harbison on East street. An elaborate dinner was served by a committee including Mrs B A Young Mrs John M Butz Mrs W K Hugus and Mrs Charles A McCready followed by cards. The gathering adjourned to resume in the fall with the opening session hosted by Mr and Mrs C J Kirk.

Elizabeth Harding Middletown Miss Bell Emma Bell Sharon Basket Club A. W. Harbison East Street B. A. Young John M. Butz W. K. Hugus Charles A. McCready C. J. Kirk

June Bride-Elect Shower Hosted by Mrs. Samuels

Complimentary to her cousin Miss Mabel Sankey, Mrs. Herbert Samuels of Highland avenue entertained 20 girls at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening. The house was decorated with summer flowers and the honoree received a variety of gifts. The hostess, aided by her mother Mrs. A. H. Mc Bride and Mrs. Pete Meehan, served refreshments.

Mabel Sankey Herbert Samuels Highland Avenue A. H. McBride Pete Meehan

Jeffery Roberts Wedding Quietly Solemnized at Home

Miss Cartie L Jeffery of Barbour Place and Mr R Frederick Roberts of Croton Avenue wed in a morning ceremony at Rev C C Merrill home on Croton Avenue with close friends present The couple plan a wedding trip to points and Canada and will reside on Wilmington Avenue after September 1 The bride is the Croton school principal and daughter of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Jeffery. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs H B Roberts of Croton Avenue.

Cartie L. Jeffery Barbour Place R. Frederick Roberts Croton Avenue C. C. Merrill Points Canada Wilmington Avenue Jefferson Jeffery Croton School Roberts H. B. Roberts

Surprise Birthday Party for Olive Cluse at Sadie Hall Home

Thursday evening celebration honoring Olive Cluse at Miss Sadie Hall’s Neshannock Avenue home featured music games and many gifts. Attendees included Glenn Shaver Harry McCullough James Marsh Fred Pennington Chas Henry Ralph Ranney Joe Reddie Royal Phahler Ed Cowden Earl Atkins Ed L Dout W Biddle William Ayers and others.

Sadie Hall Neshannock Avenue Miss Olive Cluse Miss Cluse Glenn Shaver Harry McCullough James Marsh Fred Pennington Chas. Henry Ralph Ranney Joe Reddie Royal Phahler Ed Cowden Earl Atkins Ed L. Dout W. Biddle Wm. Ayers Zelda Black Erma Pinney Helen Rhinehart Mabel Johns Pearl Dout Essie McMurray Lulu Byers Emma Biddle Anna Craft Sylvia Cluse Struthers

Farewell Dinner for Miss Mary McIntyre Heads Local Club

Miss Minnie Warnock hosted the M. H. M. G. girls on Friday at the New Castle club to honor Miss Mary McIntyre president who leaves Monday for a summer in McKeesport. Nine were served, flowers adorned the table, and an hour of music followed before an evening at the park.

Mary McIntyre McKeesport Minnie Warnock Superior Street New Castle Club Park

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Catherine Kimberley

Mrs Catherine Kimberley’s birthday was celebrated at West Washington street with a noon dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs Clarence Cotton. Relatives gathered for an elaborate menu and tasteful appointments.

Catherine Kimberley West Washington Street Clarence Cotton

Local Personal Notes Show Visits and Returns Across Town

Kenneth Leslie of Pine street has returned from visiting Sharon friends. Miss Effie Williams of Washington street returned from friends in Beaver Falls. Mrs. William Lind of Cleveland visits her mother Mrs. Henrietta Hartsuff of East street. Miss Mary Cleland of Harlansburg is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Paul Gilbert of Sebring visits her parents on Terrace avenue. Miss Gertrude Hawkins of Union town visits Miss Jessie Wilson of North Mercer street. Miss Marjorie Guy of Portersville returns home after visiting her brother Earl Guy. Miss Belle Kennedy of Bellville returns from two weeks with Mrs. Mary Shatzer on Grant street. Mrs. William E. Keener of Pittsburgh returns after days with her mother Mrs. Mary Camblin of Wallace avenue. Mrs. Margaret Bruce called to Portersville for her father John Neiper’s illness. Miss Arvilla Locke and niece Alma Locke of Highland avenue leave for California for two months returning in August. Robert Lewis Allen, graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, plans to spend summer with his mother on North Mill street. Miss Gladys Robertson and brother Allan Robertson home for summer with Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Robertson of Leasure avenue. Albert Miller and family of Monongahela City and Mrs. Mary Toms of Allegheny conclude a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Miller on Baw street.

Effie Williams Washington Street Beaver Falls William Lind Cleveland Henrietta Hartsuff East Street Mary Cleland Harlansburg Paul Gilbert Sebring, CO William Beck Terrace Avenue Gertrude Hawkins Uniontown Jessie Wilson North Mercer Street Marjorie Guy Portersville Earl Guy Belle Kennedy Bellville Mifflin County Mary Shatzer Grant Street William E. Keener Pitsburg Mary Camblin Wallace Avenue Margaret Bruce Portersyville John Neiper Arvilla Locke Alma Locke Highland Avenue California Robert Lewis Allen Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Mary Allen North Mill Street Gladys Robertson Birmingham

Tubercular Hump of Boy Is Removed

Albert Schnell, a Baltimore boy with spinal tuberculosis causing a large hump, underwent a pioneering surgery at Kennan hospital for children. Surgeons removed diseased spine sections, inserted leg bone grafts, and rewove tissues to restore support, allowing him to walk upright once strength returns.

Baltimore Albert Schnell Kennan Hospital Albert

Reunion of Shenango Valley Hospital Nurses at Y W C A

Friday evening featured a reunion of graduates from Shenango Valley hospital held at the Y W C A. A well arranged dinner for 18 was served in the dining room and a Victrola concert provided entertainment in the later hours.

Shenango Valley Hospital

Mrs DeGraff Pearson Travels Before Northfield Commencement

Mrs. S DeGraff Pearson of West Grant Avenue leaves this evening for New York to visit a school friend for a few days before attending commencement at Northfield Massachusetts. Before returning she plans to visit friends in Bridgeport Connecticut.

S. DeGraff Pearson West Grant Avenue New York Northfield Mass Bridgeport

Akaceewa Ken Sington Guests at Crawford Avenue Lunch

Members of the Akaceewa Ken Sington were hosted by Mrs. Florence Klee on Crawford Avenue on Friday evening. The gathering followed the usual procedures and a dainty lunch was served.

Akaceewa Kensington Florence Klee Crawford Avenue

Bay Family Reunion Set for June 12 at Patton Home

The Bay family annual reunion occurs next Thursday June 12 at Mrs. Kate Patton’s Court Street residence. Many relatives from out of town are expected to attend.

Kate Patton Court Street

Girls Enjoy Afternoon at Mrs Howe Home

The X. Y. Z. girls spent Friday afternoon at Mrs. William B. Howe's Boyles Avenue home. They engaged in usual diversions and were served delicious refreshments.

William B. Howe Boyles Avenue

Picnic of Lookout Kensington Moves to Wednesday

The Lookout Kensington picnic planned for next Thursday at Mrs William Foster's Boston Avenue home has been moved up to Wednesday.

Kensington William Foster Boston Avenue

Book club basket picnic set for June 17

The Book club will hold a basket picnic on Tuesday June 17 at the home of Mrs. T J McCleary on Lee Avenue.

The Book Club T. J. McCleary Lee Avenue

Women’s Home Mission Society Hosts July Picnic

The Epworth church Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary society met at Mrs. T. W. Dickson’s East Washington home. Devotionals were led by Mrs. I. R. Houk and discussions on Chinese children followed by Mrs. H. C. Weaver and Mrs. G. J. Forrest. A July picnic at Highland Park was decided in place of the second Friday meeting. Supper was served by Mrs. A. W. Reynolds, Mrs. A. Wylie, Mrs. C S. Hart and Mrs. Carrie Brown.

Women’s Home Foreign Missionary Society Epworth Church T. W. Dickson East Washington Street I. R. Houk H. C. Weaver G. J. Forrest Highland Park A. W. Reynolds A. Wylie C S. Hart Carrie Brown

Kensington Meeting Scheduled by Trinity Church Daughters

The Daughters of King of Trinity church will meet Monday evening at 7:30 in the guild room of Trinity church.

N. H. B. Kensington Daughters of King of Trinity Church Trinity Church

Couple Lives Together Seven Years Without Words

Baltimore court records reveal John Hasselbaugh filing for divorce after seven years of cohabitation with his wife without a single spoken word between them.

Baltimore John Hasselbaugh

J D F Society Meets at Cro ton Home for Picnic Planning

The J. D. F. society met in Mrs. George Holmes home on Cro ton avenue Friday night. A committee was appointed to arrange a picnic to be held shortly. After the business session a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served.

J. D. F. Society George Holmes Croton Avenue

Heye awarded alimony and counsel fees in divorce suit

Mrs. Blanche A W Heye wins 15000 dollars yearly alimony and 2000 dollars in counsel fees from her millionaire husband as pending divorce proceedings. She sought 78000 alimony a year and 15000 in fees. Justice Aspinwall rebukes extravagant socialite behavior and notes the husband’s estate declining from 2 million to 300 thousand. Corespondent named Myrtle Vincent.

National News Association New York Blanche A. W. Heye

Children’s Day Exercises at Highland United Presbyterian

The annual Children's Day program will be held Sunday morning at the Highland United Presbyterian Sunday School. An interesting program is planned to be rendered.

Highland United Presbyterian

Austrians Favor Cheaper American Shoes in 1911 Trade

A U S bulletin notes hand made boots still outsell machine made in Austro-Hungary but rising education in machinery use boosts demand for American footwear. U S Machinery Co entity dominates Austrian trade with Maschenefabrik Moenus as main rival. Pest prices for men and women range from about 4.47 to 8.12 dollars per pair.

National News Association Washington Austro-Hungary Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce United States Machinery Company Maschenefabrik Moenus Budapest United States Austria

Auto Owners Obey Police Chief’s Parade Request

Most auto owners followed Chief Mitchell’s appeal to keep vehicles off the main streets during the parade. A few refused, with 25 to 30 cars lining Mercer Street and many more on Jefferson Street and the side streets crossing Washington.

Mitchell Mercer Street Jefferson Street Washington

Proposal to move Thanksgiving date to Gettysburg anniversary

Springfield Ill June 7 A proposal to ask President Wilson to change this year’s Thanksgiving to November 19 to mark the Gettysburg address anniversary will be voted on in the Illinois senate next Tuesday State Senator Hugh S Magill offered the resolution asking Wilson to proclaim the earlier date

Springfield Ill Wilson Abraham Lincoln Illinois Senate Hugh S. Magill

Turkey Dinner At the Tea Cup Inn Ad

A Sunday turkey dinner at the Tea Cup Inn offered in two seatings from 12 to 2 and 5 to 7. The advertisement promotes the event to diners seeking an afternoon and evening meal.

Tea Cup Inn

Deaths of the Day Victor Blandine and A. W. Frazier

Victor Blandine of Ellwood City died Friday at 3 p.m. after a long illness. He was 55, born in France, and survived by wife Marie and children Jeanne Louis Philip. Funeral plans pending with Catholic rites expected Monday in Ellwood. Interment Hoysdale cemetery. Also, A. W. Frazier of Clinton died Friday at 42 after nervous trouble. Survived by mother Sarah and siblings Lillian Mary Mabel John William. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at Clinton M E Church.

Victor Blandine Ellwood City West End France Marie Blandine Jeanne Louis Philip Blandine Ellwood Hoysdale Cemetery A. W. Frazier Clinton Sarah Frazier Lillian Royse Mary Maxwell Farrell Mabel John William Frazier Beaver Clinton M. E

Funeral Services for Mrs Briggs Held at Almira Home

The funeral of Mrs Caroline Briggs widow of Stillman Briggs was held at 9 30 Saturday morning at the Almira Home with Dr J H Clemens of the First Methodist church officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery. The funeral of Edward Sargent of Eastbrook will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Caroline Briggs Stillman Briggs Almira J. H. Clemens First Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery Edward Sargent Eastbrook

Michigan Still Out of Big Nine Conference

The executive committee of the Big Nine met yesterday and took no action toward reinstating the University of Michigan, leaving the school still outside the conference.

Madison Wis University of Michigan Michigan

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Pearson Home King Kodak Metzler Cascade J. Weinberg Bell S. Mercer St Guild Club Kenneth Leslie Pine Street Bay Reunion Howe Missionary Meeting J.D. BF. Society Highland Mather Bros.co Mather Bros. the Washington St Turkey Dollar Savings Association Neshannock Ave Mr. Briggs East North St Dunn & Rice Co Union Bell Harris East Washington St Serge Madam Rumball NEW Castle Stationery CO Ino. C. Dwyer Jeweler and Optician New Castle, Pa
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