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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1912

Page

3

Quietly Married at M. E. Parsonage

Miss Nellie Fulkerson of West Washington street and Mr Lynn C Donnelly were married Wednesday evening at the First Methodist parsonage. The ceremony was conducted by Dr J H Clemens with no attendants. They returned to the Fulkerson home for a dinner and plan to reside there.

Nellie Fulkerson West Washington Street Lynn C. Donnelly First Methodist Church J. H. Clemens Frank Fulkerson Mrs. Donnelly Fulkerbon

Miss Byrd Wilson Weds Darrell J Colmery in Beaver Falls

Miss Byrd Wilson and Darrell J Colmery were married at the bride’s sister Mrs George W Fisher’s home in Beaver Falls with Rev Charles Bell officiating. The couple will reside on Neshenock avenue after a lake trip following an elaborate dinner.

Byrd Wilson Darrell J. Colmery George W. Fisher Seventh Avenue Beaver Falls Chas. Bell Batiste Marion Wilson Lucille Fisher Eugene W. Pocock Hershey Press Hershey Neshannock Avenue

McKee Son to Graduate From Carnegie Institute Friday

Harry W. McKee son of Dr H W McKee of North Mill street will graduate from the Carnegie Institute of Technology Friday at 10 o clock. Dr and Mrs McKee left today to attend the exercises.

Harry W. McKee H. W. McKee North Mill Street Carnegie Institute of Technology

Park Chicken Supper Sparks Millinery Party Night

An employee from Rosenblum's millinery and suit department savored a chicken supper at the park on Wednesday evening. The same evening a theatre party was enjoyed by colleagues afterward.

Rosenblum

Woolcock Couple to Attend Lafayette Commencement and Alumni Reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Dan B. Woolcock of North Mercer street with Miss Ruth McCleary of West Grant avenue plan to travel Friday to Haston for Lafayette College commencement exercises and an alumni reunion in which Mr. Woolcock is a member. They will then tour the Hudson to Tarrytown for a classmate’s house party, and later visit New York City Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

Dan B. Woolcock North Mercer Street Ruth McCleary West Grant Avenue Haston Lafayette College Woolcock Hudson River Tarrytown Oat York Philadelphia Atlantic City

Local club teas and dinners held across town

Reynolds street resident Miss Rachel Davis hosts a dinner for bride elect Miss Rebecca Charles. Sunshine Kensington meets Mrs Retta Ward. Daughters of the American Revolution Lawrence chapter plans a flag day dinner at Miss Ellen Long’s home. Numerous guests entertainments and picnics listed with Miss Mabel Sankey, Mrs R T McKinney, Miss Margaret Marshall and others hosting clubs and gatherings.

Rachel Davis Reynolds Street Rebecca Charles Sunshine Kensington Retta Ward Lawrence Daughters of the American Revolution Ellen Long East Falls Street Mabel Sankey North Mill Street Helen McBride R. T. McKinney Delaware Avenue North Hill Kensington Margaret Marshall Court Street Graham Fowle Rhodes Place Paul Papenhausen East Maine Street Helen Hamilton Hazelcroft Avenue

Parry Ladies' Chorus Hosts Park Picnic Before England Visit

The Parry sisters and Prof Thomas J. Parry led a Wednesday park picnic to honor the director and accompanist Miss Agnes Parry. Gifts included a silver mesh bag and checks for Miss Parry and a gold tie clasp and a check for Mr. Parry. A 150-cover grove meal followed, with 76 chorus members. The group performed The Spinning Chorus from the Flying Dutchman at the band stand, drawing crowds.

Agnes Parry Thomas J. Parry England Wales Parry Miss Parry Mr. Parry Samuel Lewis

Kensington Elects Officers in 1905 Meeting

At Mrs. Nellie Johnston's Allen Street home, Kensington elected officers: Past President Mrs. Margaret Artz, President Mrs. Ada Grosshart, Vice President Mrs. Elizabeth Goodchild, Secretary Mrs. Jennie Kelly, Treasurer Mrs. Belle Hopwood, Assistant Secretary Mrs. Ada Stockman, Pianist Mrs. Tillie Remley, Press Agent Mrs. J. H. Humble, Trustees Mrs. Adelaide Amon, Mrs. Martha McDonough, and Mrs. Mary Halle. The prize went to Mrs. Jennie Kelly. A July picnic is planned at Dewey Park on the Sharon line. meeting adjourns to two weeks with Mrs. Tillie Owens.

Kensington Nellie Johnston Allen Street Margaret, Artz Ada Grosshart Elizabeth Goodchild Jennie Kelly Belle Hopwood Ada Stockman Tillie Remley J. H. Humble Adelaide Amon Martha McDonough Mary Halle Dewey Park Sharon Line Helen Margaret Carr Beryl Carr Tillie Owens Fisher Block

Keagy Home Hosts Wide Circle of Guests

Guests at Keagy Home Croton avenue include daughter Mrs Floyd Rowland Meadville nephew D K H Keagy Martinsburg student at Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Mrs T Z Replogle and son Keagy Altoona and C A Lindsay Johnstown among others guest list highlights local ties and ongoing visiting pattern.

Keagy H. W. Keagy Croton Avenue Floyd Rowland Meadville D. KH. Keagy Martinsburg Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia T. Z. Replogle Altoona C. A. Lindsay Johnstown

Miss Margaret Jordan Graduates From Carnegie College

Local friends of Miss Margaret Jordan of Woodlawn and formerly of this city learn she graduated from the Pittsburg and Allegheny Kindergarten College this afternoon at 4 o clock with exercises in the Carnegie Lecture Hall.

Margaret Jordan Woodlawn Pittsburg Allegheny Carnegie Lecture Hall

Dinner at Cascade Park Hall Guests Parkersburg Guest of Honor

A company of girls from the J. D. McCrory store enjoyed a Wednesday dinner at Cascade park dining hall with Miss Ella Sams of Parkersburg West Virginia as guest of honor. Later in the evening dancing followed.

J. D. McCrory Cascade Park Ella Sams Parkersburg W. Va

Picnic at the Park Honoring Miss Flossie Chard

Miss Mary Warnock and Miss Edith Randall plan a park picnic this evening for Miss Flossie Chard of Butler Avenue who departs Saturday for Chicago to spend the summer.

Mary Warnock Edith Randall Flossie Chard Butler Avenue Chicago

Maine Street Luncheon Honors Mrs G A Weller Guest

Maine street plans a 1 pm luncheon Friday to honor Mrs G A Weller of Pittsburg who will arrive Friday morning as a guest for the weekend.

Paul Papenhausen East Maine Street G. A. Weller Pittsburg

Shower Honors June Bride Elect

Miss Alice Reed of the Harbor and Lyman Hayes of Sharon will wed later this month after a linen shower given at Mrs. T. W. Montgomerys Park avenue home. Reed is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Reed and a longtime bookkeeper at J. D. Long Store. Hayes is known in Sharon where they will live. A second note shows Miss Regina Hirt receiving a miscellaneous shower from Miss Marguerite Slough with about 30 guests and a yellow white color scheme. Georgia Wilson of St Johns Ontario attended as an out of town guest.

Alice Reed The Harbor Lyman Hayes Sharon T. W. Montgomery Park Avenue Charles Nieswonger W. A. Reed J. D. Long Highland Avenue Hayes Regina Hirt Harold E. Stevenson Marguerite Slough Lincoln Avenue Miss Hirt Co. L. Slough John Hirt Miriam Slough Mary Gregory Marian Wallace Florence Rearke Georgia Wilson St. Johns, Can

Recital at First Baptist Church by Filson and Patterson

A summer recital at the First Baptist church features baritone J William Filson and pianist Mrs Mary Virginia Patterson. The program includes works by Rachmaninoff Stojowski Lehmann and others with pieces like Prelude Op 3 In The Dark and Mother o Mine among selections.

First Baptist Church J. William Filson New York Mary Virginia Patterson Bruno Huhn Elinor Smith Filson Rachmaninoff Alannah Gustav Weber Stojowski Patterson Mr. Filson Mirage Liza Lehmann Frims Coombs P. B. Patterson

Miss Helen McBride feted at Boyles Avenue shower

A Wednesday evening miscellany shower for Miss Helen McBride, a bride elect, was hosted by Mrs. Frank Marquis of Boyles Avenue. Guests enjoyed music and cards in a yellow and white decor, with a yellow and white luncheon prepared by Mrs. Marquis and assisted by Miss Margaret McBride and Miss Olive Sankey.

Helen McBride Frank Marquis Boyles Avenue Marquis Margaret McBride Olive Sankey

Daughters of Lydia Host Porch Party in North Jefferson

The Daughters of Lydia of the First Presbyterian Church gathered at Mrs. E. E. Hileman’s home on North Jefferson Street for a porch party with sewing for a fall bazaar as the main activity. Fourteen members attended with Isabelle Hileman and Miss Anna Leavy among those serving refreshments. A basket picnic is planned for Friday June 21 at Mrs. Joseph Rutter’s Highland Avenue home with a morning departure and lunch.

E. E. Hileman North Jefferson Street Lydia First Presbyterian Church Isabelle Anna Leavy Elizabeth Douds Joseph Rutter Highland Avenue Extension

Guild closes year with social at Crawford avenue home

The American Woman's Guild wrapped up its year with a Wednesday afternoon social at the Crawford avenue home of Mrs. C. N. Lockhart. A large turnout attended the affair and special guest Mrs. Warren VanHorn added to the event. The entertainment followed social time.

American Woman's Guild C. N. Lockhart Crawford Avenue Warren VanHorn

Kodak Vacation Fun Ends With Expert Prints

Vacation time means fun time and no easier way to enjoy it than with a kodak. When you want the rolls finished by experts, leave them with us for processing and printing.

Housewives Club Plans August Corn Roast at East Brook

The group enjoyed music guessing games and refreshments at a tastefully decorated home. Hostess was helped by Mrs. J A Wilson Mrs. John Bay Mrs. William Burrows and Mrs. Hiram Shira. In August members will hold a corn roast at Mrs S A Black's East Brook residence.

J. A. Wilson John Bay William Burrows Hiram Shira S. A. Black Eastbrook

Surprise Birthday party honored Miss Jane Law’s son

A group of friends celebrated Miss Jane Law’s son at 102 Wabash Avenue Wednesday evening with music and a tempting lunch prepared by Mrs. Lawson assisted by Mrs. J Robinson. Attendees included Misses Claire and Anna Sturm Elizabeth Sankey Hilda Johnson Anna Conn Wilma and Jennie Lawson Mrs Anna McKee and son Kelly Messrs Francis Robinson R Carpenter Clarence Hough Walter B Iman Hugh Robinson Clare Roberts Ellis Howard Harold and Clifford Comstock and Wm. Canden.

Jane Lawson Wabash Avenue Lawson J. Robinson Claire Anna Sturm Elizabeth Sankey Hilda Johnson Anna Conn Wilma Jennie Lawson Anna McKee Son Kelly Messrs Francis Robinson R. Carpenter Clarence Hough Walter B. Iman Hugh Robinson Clare Roberts Ellis Howard Harold and Clifford Comstock Wm. Canden

Prominent Wampum Couple Wed in Quiet Youngstown Ceremony

Miss Elsie Fullerton of East Palestine formerly of Wampum and Mr. Ben Miller of Wampum wed quietly Wednesday in Youngstown. They will honeymoon in Cleveland and Detroit then reside in Wampum. Miller, son of the late Mrs. S J Miller, is a brother of Mrs. Henry Shaner and a noted machinist at Crescent Portland Cement in Wampum.

Wampum Elsie Fullerton East Palestine Ben Miller Youngstown Cleveland Detroit Miller S. J. Miller Henry Shaner Young Street Crescent Portland Cement Company

Mrs. E L Smith Goes to Oberlin for Graduation Week

Mrs E L Smith of Wallace Avenue travels to Oberlin to visit Mrs William Jackson and attend Oberlin College commencement where Mrs Jackson's son Wm G Jackson earns honors as one of ten in the class to receive the key. Miss Amy Smith, an Oberlin student, will accompany her mother home mid next week.

E. L. Smith Wallace Avenue Oberlin William Jackson Smith Oberlin College Jackson Wm. G. Jackson Amy Smith

Couple Weds Quietly in Warren

Miss Eva Hawk of Hamilton street and Mr. L. O. Nicholson of North Jefferson Street were secretly married by Rev. Smith in Warren on Wednesday. They returned to the city and reside with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Nicholson, 319 North Jefferson Street. The bride, daughter of Mrs. George Hawk, has many friends. A serenade for the couple is planned for this evening.

Eva Hawk Hamilton Street L. O. Nicholson North Jefferson Street Warren Rev. Smith W. J. Nicholson George Hawk

Etude Music Club Show at Miss Du gan Home

An excellent program was rendered at the Etude Music club meeting held at Miss Gertrude Dugan's Robinson Street home on Wednesday evening. Twenty guests attended including visitors, with musical games enjoyed later. The next meeting is the second Wednesday of July with Miss Florence Steel aboard Stop 87 on the Sharon line.

Etude Music Club Gertrude Dugan Robinson Street Florence Steel Stop 87 Sharon Line

Family heads east for Princeton and Lawrenceville graduation

Mrs. Percy I. Craig and daughter Margaret of Lincoln avenue travel to Princeton New Jersey for commencement at Lawrenceville preparatory school where their son and brother studies. They will be joined by Mr. Craig and the family plans an automobile trip in the east.

Margaret of Lincoln Avenue Princeton N. J Lawrenceville Preparatory School Craig

J N W Kingston Club Hosts Maple Street Meeting

Meeting at Mrs J R McLean home on Maple street entertained Kingston members Tuesday afternoon. Sewing and a chicken dinner preceded plans for a park picnic scheduled for Wednesday morning June 26.

J. R. McLean Maple Street J. N. W. Kensington

Reunion of the Book Family at Isle

The fourth annual reunion of George and Isabella Wogan Book descendants was held Wednesday at Harlan Book’s Isle home with over 100 relatives and friends. Officers elected include R H Book president and Warren Book vice president.

George and Isabella Wogan Book Harlan Book Isle R. H. Book Rich the Isle Branchton John Cross Butler Warren Book Grant City Margaret Book Elliott Plaingrove W. J. McNees Belle Cross Muddy Creek Falls George Macom Sarah Waddington Mildred L. D. Nelson T. H. Waddington

Quiet Wedding in Haus Avenue Home

Miss Evelyn Davis and William Guy Nims wed Wednesday at 2 pm in Rev. J. L. Stratton’s Haus avenue home. Attendants were Miss Ethel Davis and Norman McKee. The couple left for Cleveland and Buffalo and will live in the city after Mr. Nims starts work with the Pennsylvania Company.

J. L. Stratton Haus Avenue Evelyn Davis Meyer Avenue William Guy Nims Seventh Ward Ethel Davis Norman McKee Cleveland Buffalo Nims Pennsylvania Company

Miss Susanna Young Plans Toronto Visit Then Sparrow Lake Stay

Miss Susanna Young of West Grant avenue leaves for Toronto to visit her sister Mrs Herbert Victor Tyrrell. She will be joined by her parents Mr and Mrs B A Young and Mrs Susan B Mc Math after Mr Young returns from Porto Rico next week. The party will go from Toronto to Sparrow Lake cottage for the summer.

Susanna Young West Grant Avenue Toronto Can Herbert Victor Tyrrell B. A. Young Susan B. McMath Mr. Young Porto Rico Youngs Sparrow Lake

State College Today Guests Return Home

Mr and Mrs Findley McConnell of Steubenville Miss Edwina Norris and Thomas McConnell of this city have attended the commencement festivities at State College and left today for Steubenville where local folks will be guests for a week. Other local residents who spent the week at State will return home today or tomorrow.

State College Findley McConnell Steubenville Edwina Norris Thomas McConnell McConnell State

Evening at Cherry Street Club Social

As guest of Miss Beulah Schorn dorfer of Cherry street the J. C. O. o spent a pleasant evening Wednesday. Needlework and social thoughts claimed attention prior to serving refreshments. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Miss Pearl Burkhart of Terrace Avenue.

Beulah Schorndorfer Cherry Street Pearl Burkhart Terrace Avenue

Avenue X Club Friday Matinee

A Friday afternoon event at Avenue X will feature the 47 club entertaining attendees with a performance and social gathering.

Deaths of the Day Infant Wier and Henderson

Infant Agnes May Wier six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wier 411 Vine street died at 230 this morning after a period of illness. Funeral Sunday at two from the family residence burial in Oak Park. News comes of Ethel Anna Henderson two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Z Henderson of Rainier Oregon. Mrs Henderson known in New Castle as Miss Fannie Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Powell County Line street.

Agnes May Joseph Wier Vine Street Oak Park Ethel Anna Henderson Z. Henderson Rainier Oregon

Miss Westlake Visits Youngstown for Festival Chorus

Miss Helen Westlake of Highland avenue is in Youngstown for the concerts of the Youngstown Festival chorus. She will stay for this afternoon and evening performances after hearing the Theodore Thomas Orchestra Wednesday evening.

Youngstown Helen Westlake Highland Avenue

Miss Rheyma Michener Heads to Pittsburg Dances

Miss Rheyma Michener of Highland Avenue leaves Friday morning for Pittsburg to attend the University of Pittsburg senior class dance Friday night and the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity ball Saturday night.

Rheyma Michener Highland Avenue Pittsburg University of Pittsburg Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity

Trinity Church Choir Rehearsal Tonight at 7:30

The choir of Trinity church will meet for rehearsal this evening at 7:30 o'clock. The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Central...

Trinity Church the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Central

Local Couple Wed in Evening Ceremony

Local friends of Miss Zula Conkle of Coraopolis and Mr Myron H Eckert of Youngstown will be interested to know their marriage occurred Wednesday evening at eight o clock with Rev M Wilson Keith, formerly of this city, officiating.

Zula Conkle Coraopolis Myron H. Eckert Youngstown M. Wilson Keith

Savannah Methodist Church Plans Children’s Day Exercises

Children will present programs at Savannah M. E. Church Sunday evening at 7 30 o’clock as part of Children’s Day observances.

Savannah M. KE. Church Savannah Methodist Church

Mrs Mina Eckles Leaves Pine Street for Beaver Falls Visit

Mrs Mina Eckles of Pine street plans a two week trip starting Friday to visit friends in Beaver Falls.

Mina Eckles Pine Street Beaver Falls

Edith Ingham Expected Home From College Party

Miss Edith Ingham a Wilson College senior is expected home this evening to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs G B Ingham of Falls Street after attending the commencement week house party at State College.

Edith Ingham Wilson College State College G. B. Ingham Falls Street

Prayer meetings at Kennedy and Young homes Friday

A prayer meeting is set for Friday evening at Mrs. Kennedy’s home 522 West North street with music from the red books. The McFadden Bible class will gather Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Young’s home 915 Atlantic avenue.

City business visitor W J White in Oil City today

W J White of this city is noted as a business visitor in Oil City today. He is seen meeting local officials and inspecting facilities. A brief itinerary includes visits to industrial sites and commercial offices.

W. J. White Oil City

Miss Reis to Spend Summer at Home in Massachusetts

Miss Rebecca Reis of Dana Hall Wellesley Massachusetts is home for the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs H M Wirsifig of East Boston.

Rebecca Reis Dana Hall Wellesley, Mass H. M. Wirsifig East Street

Grace VanDivert Returns Home From Southern Visit

Miss Grace VanDivert of Milton street has returned home after several months visiting relatives in the south.

Grace VanDivert Milton Street

For Sale No 830 Butler Avenue Property

For sale a six room residence at 830 Butler Avenue with bath furnace finished attic hot and cold water gas and electric light in first class condition and a large lot. Inquire on premises. A bargain if sold at once.

Butler Avenue

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