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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1913

Page

3

Pretty wedding in St. Mary's Church

Miss Irene Kelly of Green street wed Benjamin Taylor son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Taylor of Moravia in St. Mary’s Church this morning. Rev Father Brennan officiated. The bride wore white silk voile over messaline with a tulle veil and carried white roses and lilies of the valley. Her sister Julia Kelly was brides maid in pale blue silk with white roses and Sweet peas. After the ceremony 25 guests attended a breakfast at the Kelly home on Green street. The couple will reside on Terrace avenue after a brief wedding trip.

St. Mary’s Church Irene Kelly Green Street Benjamin Taylor Jonathan Taylor Moravia Father Brennan Julia Kelly Taylor Thomas Dugan John Kelly Terrace Avenue J. B. Johnston Wilmington Road Marian Elizabeth Johnston Robert Watson Schultz Critonelle Ala A. A. Graham Second United Presbyterian Church of New Wilmington Grace Schultz Rankin Johnston Lulu Schoeller William Clark R. S. Clark City C. J. Smith St. Louis W. C. Gardner Chicago J. S

Kensington series closes season at First M. E. Church parlor

The final Kensington event of the season met Tuesday afternoon in the First M. E. church parlors with joint hostesses Mrs. Charles Weddell Mrs. Charles Watkins and Mrs. Charles Harris. Special guest Mrs. R. W. Beck of Monessen attended. Sewing was the main activity as usual with a reception committee of Mrs. Frank Fischer Mrs. Carl Weigle Mrs. T. L. Bailey and Mrs. Hays Wirsing. Mrs. T. A. Patterson reported on the state convention and refreshments were served.

M. E Charles Weddell Charles Watkins Charles Harris R. W. Beck Monessen Frank Fischer Carl Weigle T. L. Bailey Hays Wirsing T. A. Patterson

Dinner honors visiting Greenville guests cen terpiece roses

Pink roses formed a centerpiece for a six cover dinner Tuesday evening hosted by Miss Kathleen Jenkins of North Beaver street. The event honored Miss Evelyn Mc Mapnus and Miss Ethel Alexander of Greenville, guests of Miss Josephine Fessler. The visitors departed today for home.

Kathleen Jenkins North Beaver Street Evelyn McMapnus Ethel Alexander Greenville Josephine Fessler Miss Fessler

Quiet Southside Wedding of Miss Ida Mc Vettie and Elmer M Patterson

The marriage of Miss Ida L Mc Vettie and Elmer M Patterson occurred Tuesday at 8 pm in the home of Dr H J Whalen First Baptist pastor. After a two weeks trip to Chicago they will reside on the East side.

Ida L. McVettie Elmer M. Patterson Southside H. J. Whalen First Baptist Church Chicago Eastside

Myers family annual reunion set for Cascade park

The third annual Myers family reunion gathers relatives from Lawrence Beaver Venango and Allegheny counties at Cascade park on Thursday June 19.

Myers Lawrence, Beaver Venango Allegheny Counties Cascade Park

Genevieve Dewberry Hosts T. J. 8 Girls Evening

Miss Genevieve Dewberry of Young Street will entertain the T. J. 8 girls this evening, hosting a social gathering with friends and members of the club in the neighborhood.

T. J Genevieve Dewberry Young Street

Engagement news told at luncheon

Miss Mary Criss of Woodlawn announced her engagement to Mr. Elmer O. Fankhauser of Bellevue at a luncheon hosted today by Mrs. William Koonce on North Walme Street. The event drew 18 guests with yellow and white daisies, a Kensington tea, and towels being hemmed for the bride elect.

Mary Criss Woodlawn Elmer O. Fankhauser Bellevue William Koonce North Walme Street Criss Koonce Frank Middleton Kensington Rose Simpson Edna Shanefelter Oil City BE. Criss Beaver College

Local Society Notices and Social Gatherings

Mrs George Nelson Pohl hosts a tea on Hazel croft avenue from 3 to 6. Thursday night dance at the park. Second performance of the kirnness in the High school auditorium. The Bay reunion at Mrs Kate Patton s home on Court street. N E B club picnic at the Harbor. A M D Kensington meets with Mrs L D Moore of Morton street. Miss Edith Pangratz entertains the L O P H Kensington. The Stephenson circle entertained at Mrs James Hammond s home with Mrs Lillian Westlake and Mrs Hannah Ir win to sail from New York for summer abroad. Miss Harriet Blanchard and Miss Mallce Jack sail from New City to spend summer in Europe. Mrs E A Donnan sails from Fort Wayne to Europe.

George Nelson Pohl Hazelcroft Avenue Park Bay Kate Patton Court Street N. E. B. Club Harbor A. M. D. Kensington L. D. Moore Morton Street Edith Pangratz

Embroidery Circle Holds Luncheon at Collins House

Mrs. Louis A. Ray hosted a luncheon at the Collins home at 1 o clock with 16 Embroidery circle members and the hostess’ daughter Mary Frances as guest. The afternoon featured Kensington work and social chatter. A follow up meeting is set for Mrs. Clyde Gibson’s home on Pearson street in two weeks.

Collins House Louis A. Ray Crawford Avenue Mary Frances Kensington Clyde Gibson Pearson Street

Eight Birthday Party for Clara Rice Graham

Little Miss Clara Rice Graham celebrated her eighth birthday on June 7 at North Mercer street. Twenty four guests enjoyed games and sports while refreshments were served by the hostess’s mother with help from Mrs J Q L Roberts Mrs Kennedy and Mrs John Britton.

Clara Rice Graham R. F. Graham North Mercer Street J. Q. L. Roberts Kennedy John Britton

Afternoon Wedding at Country Home in New Wilmington

One of the month’s prettiest weddings solemnized at 4 o'clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnston on the Wilmington road. Miss Marian Elizabeth Johnston wed Mr. Robert Watson Schultz of Critonelle Alabama with Rev. A A Graham officiating.

June Wedding Announced In Family Home

An evening party at the home of Mr and Mrs Isaac Cole 517 Electric street announced the upcoming marriage of Miss Lot tie Beatty and Mr Coy Cole brother of the hostess. The date is set for Tuesday June 17 with pink and white decorations and poppy centerpieces with Cupid messages in apples as favors.

Iva Cole Isaac Cole Electric Street Lottie Beatty Sycamore Street Coy Cole Cupid Cole R. J. Price Geo. Beatty Blanche Walters Edith Dean Margaret Basketfield Rachel Davis Mary Doran Victoria Seburg Margaret Moore Gussie James Elizabeth Charles Eleanor and Tempa Gaston Fay Beatty Ray Hall McCullough

Live Wire Class Picnics Begin With Park Supper

Members of the Live Wire class of the First Christian church with teacher Mrs. J W Woods enjoyed an evening supper at the park. This picnic marks the beginning of a series of class outings for the group.

The First Christian Church J. W. Woods

Porter couple travels to Wellsburg for Cornelius Farrell wedding

Mr and Mrs Pete Porter departed for Wellsburg West Virginia to attend the wedding of Miss Helen Cornelius and James Farrell set for Thursday evening at six o clock.

Pete Porter Wellsburg W. Va Helen Cornelius James Farrell

Cascade Park presents The Winning Girl at Cascade Park Theatre

King Comedy company stages a tabloid version of The Winning Girl at Cascade Park Theatre this week. The show is embellished with special scenery, unique electrical effects, and four reels of moving pictures. Three performances are held daily at 3:8? no, 6:38, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m.

King Comedy Company Cascade Park Theatre

Party heads to Camp Gibson at Yellowstone Park

A group of eleven travelers including Misses Anna Dodds Martha Dodds Marguerite Jamison Myra McBride Margaret White Olivia Griffith Elizabeth Johnston Mabel Allen Sarah Galbraith Doris Clark Ruthrauff and Messrs Laird Allen and Raymond Clark left this morning for a summer stay at Camp Gibson in Yellowstone Park.

Anna Martha Dodds Marguerite Jamison Myra McBride Margaret White Olivia Griffith Elizabeth Johnston Mabel Allen Sarah Galbraith Doris Clark Miss Ruthrauff Messrs. Laird Allen Raymond Clark Camp Gibson Yellowstone Park

Mrs Laura Dean Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Laura Dean of Findlay Ohio, guest three weeks at the Norris Mitchells Blaine Street, returns home after a two week stay. She first lived in this city years ago and this is her first visit in twenty five years.

Laura Dean Findlay, Co Norris Mitchell Blaine Street

Sager Millinery Moves to New Cherry Street Address

Removal notice states the Sager millinery store relocated from 14 West Cherry to 8 West Cherry street. The advertisement records the change of address and continuation of business at the new location.

Sager Millinery West Cherry West Cherry Street

Picnic At Sebring J C O Club Honored Guests

Mrs. William Gilbert of Sebring and Miss Anna Simpson were special guests at a J C O club picnic in the park Tuesday evening. A delicious supper was served in the grove and the evening was spent dancing.

William Gilbert Sebring, O Anna Simpson J. C. O. Club Park

Sharon and McKeesport guests visit Blaine Street hosts

Mrs. Joseph Rigby and Albert Rigby with Miss Leah Norton from McKeesport traveled to the city Tuesday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Norris Mitchell on Blaine Street in Sharon.

Joseph Rigby Albert Rigby Sharon Leah Norton McKeesport Norris Mitchell Blaine Street

Luther League Plans Picnic At St Pauls Church Park

At a Luther league meeting of St Pauls Lutheran church on Tuesday evening plans were made to hold a park picnic next week with the date to be decided later.

Luther League of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Lusk McVey Reunion Set Near Leesburg Station

The Lusk McVey reunion will be held at the home of William T. Lusk one half mile east of Leesburg station on Tuesday June 17.

Lusk-McVey William T. Lusk Leesburg Station

Fire destroys Cassandra business district in Cambria County

A major fire in Cassandra Cambria County wipes out the town’s business section destroying fifteen buildings and three dwellings. The loss is estimated at 150000 with Union Hotel and Barney Hendler General Store among the buildings burned. Dynamo charges were used to halt the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Johnstown Cassandra Cambria County Union Hotel Jere Diehl Barney Hendler

Personal Mentions From Wampum and Nearby Towns

Personal notices list visitors and travelers including Miss Ella and Katherine, a new man on Shaw street, and the Neiswangers returning from an eastern trip. Names include Miss Nina Birch, Miss Julia Folley, Mrs. R. W. Beck, Mrs. L. A. Gray, Mrs. S. C. Wolfersberger, Mrs. John Knox, Virginia Knox, William B. Holmes, H. E. Wolcott, Blaine Hays, Attorney Robert K. Aiken, Miss Mary Aiken, O. W. Kennedy, W. L. Pander, Dorothy Pander, George Schuele, Andrew Dietterle, and relatives visiting in Pittsburgh, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Seattle.

Ella Katherine Newman Shaw Street Wampum Charles Neiswanger Park Avenue Nina Birch Youngstown Julia Folley Lincoln Avenue R. W. Beck Monessen L. A. Gray Centennial Street S. C. Wolfersberger Crawford Avenue Rockwood Robert K. Aiken Mary Aiken Highland Avenue Pittsburg O. W. Kennedy W. L. Pander Dorothy Blaine Street Chicago Ill Grand Rapids Detroit Mich George Schuele Andrew Dietterle East Washington Strest Europe Seattle Wash

Y W C A Notes and Camp Fire Girls Report Weekly Events

The Rae Muirhead Business Girls club met Tuesday evening with song and praise led by Mrs Muirhead after the 6 PM supper. Helen Westlake and Myra McBride were honored with kerchiefs as they prep summer departures. A lawn party is set for late June at Dr McLaughry residence after weather postponement. An illustrated Trip to California is planned for June 17 at YWCA rooms to benefit the flower fund. Camp Fire Girls Ceremonial will be held at the association camp on the Youngstown car line Saturday afternoon with a car at 8 PM.

Rae Muirhead Muirhead McLaughry California Camp Fire Girls

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets for The Freedman

The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Thursday at 2 30 in the church parlors for a symposium on The Freedman led by Mrs. Louisa Smith. Mrs. Lyle Emery and Mrs. Mina Organ hosted Croton Methodist Willing Workers' Bible class at Kensington with 20 guests and refreshments.

Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Louisa Smith Lyle Emery Mina Organ Croton Methodist Church Kensington

Missionary Society Meeting at Central Presbyterian Church

The Missionary Society of the Central Presbyterian Church will hold its regular monthly meeting and mission study class in the church parlor Friday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.

The Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Central Presbyterian Church

Croton Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting This Evening

The Ladies' Aid Society of Croton Methodist Church is called to meet this evening after the prayer service. The gathering follows the prayer meeting and aims to discuss church activities and plans.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Croton Methodist Church

Croton Methodist Primary Rehearsal Tonight

The Croton Methodist church primary department meets at 7 this evening to rehearse for Children’s Day activities and presentations.

Croton Methodist Church

Rev Baumgartner Installed at Moravia Church

Shenango presbytery held its regular June meeting at Moravia Presbyterian church with a large attendance. Rev Baumgartner, a Western Theological Seminary graduate, was examined ordained and installed as pastor. Delegates dined under the trees at noon. Next meeting set for Sharpsville July 22 to consider Rev Rhinder’s resignation.

Shenango Sharpsville Rhinder

Bible Classes Scheduled Thursday Evenings in Local Homes

United Workers Bible class for districts 6 and 30 meets Thursday at 7 45 in Cascade street home of Mrs J M Thompson with teacher J A Cox The Whitney Bible study class meets at 409 Epworth street with Mr and Mrs W C Jones on Thursday at 7 45 The lesson is Jacob Before Pharaoh Gen 47

United Workers Bible Class J. M. Thompson Cascade Street J. A. Cox Whitney Bible Study W. C. Jones Epworth Street Jacob Pharaoh

Deaths of the Day Samuel Crone

Samuel Crone age 55 died Wednesday at 4 am at the home of Mrs. Annie Bauder in Portersville after pneumonia developed following a visit with his wife’s aunt. Born May 2, 1858, he formerly lived in Pittsburgh and had been traveling in Europe with his wife before coming to Portersville. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of Mrs. Crone’s brother from Pittsburgh.

Samuel Crone Annie Bauder Portersville Mr. Crone Bauder Pittsburg

Young Lyons Dies of Pneumonia at Age 5

Richard Jackson Lyons son of William R Lyons and Minnie Lyons of 216 Pearson street died Wednesday morning from pneumonia at age 5 years 1 week and 4 days. He is survived by his father and grandmother Mrs Esther A Platt and uncle William C Platt. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at home with interment at Greenwood cemetery.

Richard Jackson Lyons William R. Lyons Pearson Street Minnie Lyons Esther A. Platt William C. Platt Greenwood Cemetery

Portersville Funeral Services Arranged for Thursday

Funeral services for Portersville are scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock. Details on location and pallbearers were not provided in the fragment.

Portersville

Funeral of Mrs Laura McMullen Held in Pearson Street Home

The funeral of Mrs Laura McMullen widow of John McCullen took place Sunday evening at her Pearson street residence. Rev H C Weaver of Epworth M E church officiated. The remains were shipped to Mercer Tuesday morning and interment was made at Wesley in Mango county Tuesday at 3 p m.

Thomas’ Foster Craig Lathrop Street H. B. Harmon Bethany Lutheran Church J. H. Clemens First Methodist Monroe Bethany Church Oak Park Cemetery Charles P James W Arthur R Ralph B. Craig Laura Mc‘Mullen John McCullen Pearson Street H. C. Weaver Epworth M. E. Church Mercer Wesley Ve- Mango County

Union church supper aids building fund for new church

The Union church social committee hosted a successful supper to raise funds for the congregation’s forthcoming building project. Mrs. Richard Jackson chaired, Andrew Robinson served as secretary. Children’s day featured program led by Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Mary Finch with songs, readings, recitations, prayers, and the offering.

William Patello Etna Furnace Frank Brooks McDonald Laura Smith Walter Sharon Minor Robinson Union Church Richard Jackson Andrew Robinson Union Mary Finch S. S. Choir Geo, Taylor Lizzie Morris Edna Freman Dorsey King Viola Barber

Beal Dental Office Moves to New Mercantile Building

Removal notice states Dr. W. L. Beal has moved his dental practice to Rooms 314-315 in the new Mercantile Building. The schedule lists weekday availability Monday Wednesday Saturday.

W. L. Beal New Mercantile Buildings

St Paul Seeks Gas Rates Cut to 85 Cents

Citizens of St Paul press for lower gas charges, urging a reduction to 85 cents. Local officials weigh rate relief amid rising energy costs and public demand for affordable utilities.

St. Paul

Death of Hazel Dell resident Thomas J. Smiley at 65

Thomas J. Smiley of Hazel Dell died Wednesday morning at his home after a long illness. A 65 year old carpenter, he had lived in the area for many years and is survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services are planned for Friday afternoon with the time pending.

Thomas J. Smiley Hazel Dell Smiley

Death of Grove City Child Dies of Pneumonia

George Laverne Weller two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs George A Weller passed at the family home in Grove City from pneumonia following measles. He leaves his mother and father a five year old sister. The father formerly resided in the area.

George Laverne Weller George A. Weller Grove City

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ST. Mary’s Stationery Dept Metzler Jeweler and Optician New Castle, Pa Yellowstone Mather Bros.co Ivew Castle Picard China Picard Studios Mather Bres East Washington St W. F. Dufford & Co East Washington Street Axminster W.f.dufford & CO John Knox Virginia Northeast Ira Wagner William B. Holmes Akron Robert Fleming H. E. Wolcott Garfield Avenue Blaine Hays Boyles Avenue Y. W. C. A. Notes Business Girls’ Club Association Camp Missionary Meeting Ladies’ Aid Rev. Baumgartner Mr. Craig Moores Ellis ES. Moore Fashion Shop N. Mill ST Mrs. McMullen New Castle East North St Dunn & Rice Co Bell J. F. Robertson Lawrence Mercantile Barris East Washington St Stationery CO Mercer Street A. W. Treadwell Lawrence Savings
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