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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1908

Page

3

Many Weddings Draw Social Focus This Week

June brides elect dominate a busy social week with four to five weddings on Wednesday. numerous luncheons dinners and parties planned in their honor include the Fellows Cascade park pavilion event and a Garden party at Judge Porter’s home. other gatherings feature clubs churches and society groups across Wallace Avenue Neshannock and nearby towns with multiple engagements and reunions scheduled through Saturday.

Cascade Park Pavilion Children's Day Nursery Association W. E. Porter Wallace Avenue

Informal Visitors Entertained With Card Party and Luncheon

A Youngstown party honored Miss Virginia Pendelton Altice Belle Ensign Artina Phillips and Miss Marie Parker with a card party hosting 11 tables where 500 was played. Prizes went to Miss Lillian Genkinger and Miss Jessie Mockel. Helen Ward shared honors. Alice McCready hosted a porch gathering. John Hapgood visited from Warren. Sara Newell hosts a luncheon for the same guests.

Virginia Pendelton Altice Belle Ensign Artina Phillips Youngstown Marie Parker Beaver Katherine Kirk Highland Avenue Lillian Genkinger Jessie Mockel Helen Ward Misses Shipley Philadelphia Alice McCready East Street John Hapgood Warren

Miss Eva Davidson Returns From Foreign Study

Miss Eva Davidson daughter of Mrs Mary A Davidson of Wallace Avenue has landed in New York City on Saturday afternoon after a year in Paris and Florence. She will return to her city this week after an absence dating from May 18 1907.

Eva Davidson Mary A. Davidson Wallace Avenue Paris Florence New York City Burnetta Warren Sedgwick Carson Street Foxburg W. B. Sedgwick Helen Ward Pearl Johnson Leasure Avenue Mary Johnson Vassar College Akron Rebecca Johnson Oil City

Pfeffer and Wischermann to Wed at St. Josephs Church

The marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth Pfeffer of Lathrop street and Mr. Henry Wischermann of Beaver Falls will take place in St. Josephs church Tuesday morning at 8 o clock. The bride to be is well known throughout the city.

Elizabeth Pfeffer Lathrop Street Henry Wischermann Beaver Falls St. Joseph’s Church

King and Botts to Wed in June Ceremony

Invitations announce Arthur King and Miss Blanche Botts of the Seventh ward will marry on June 25. The couple plans to reside and begin housekeeping on Pittsburg street.

Arthur King Blanche Botts Seventh Ward Pittsburg Street

Montgomerys Return From East Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles F Montgomery recently wed and returned from a wedding trip in the east. They now reside on Wallace Avenue.

Charles F. Montgomery Wallace d Avenue

Garden party planned for Children’s Day Nursery benefit

Arrangements by the board of managers are under way for a large garden party at the home of Mrs. W E Porter at 180 East Wallace Avenue on Tuesday evening June 16 from 7 to 10. Auto rides fortune telling magic lanterns and refreshments will be offered. Volunteers are invited to call Mrs J C McCready Bell phone 1028 with flower contributions. X Y Z girls will assist. Proceeds go to the Day Nursery.

Children's Day Nursery Board W. E. Porter Wallace Avenue Ethel Price West Fails Street Simon Hutt Spruce Street Winona Club Nixon Club George Rae Fulkerson Street Library Association Ferdinand Kincaid North Jeffeson Street Henry Klee Crawford Avenue Emily L. Gibson Rodhbridge Springs Robert Franklin Cooper Centerville Ala Emma Christy Neshannock Avenue Children’s Day Nursery East Wallace Avenue J. C. McCready Bell

Social Afternoon at Guerrard Hosts Fashionable Guests

In rooms decorated with roses and mock orange, Mrs. Harry W. McKee of Guerrard hosted a fashionable gathering Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Mrs. Charles Johnson greeted guests, both in white net attire, with aides C A McCready and J E Reilly managing the punch. Out of town guest Mrs. E J Jordan of Philadelphia joined the list of attendees including Miss Mary Agnew and several Greenville residents.

Harry W. McKee Guerrard North Mill Street Charles Johnson Leasure Avenue C. A. McCready J. E. Reilly Mary Agnew J. C. Hutton Clara ‘Crowther L. B. Hamilton Jared Hoyt Thomas W. Falls Buck Greenville E. J. Jordan Philadelphia

DAR Lawrence Chapter Observes Flag Day Meeting

Lawrence chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday with Mrs. William B. Gormley to observe flag day. They planned to present a large flag to the YWCA, guests received small flags, and the house was decorated in national colors. Miss Jane Love reviewed The Daughters of the Revolution and Miss Olivia Griffith spoke on the historical part. Refreshments were served. the next meeting is in October.

Lawrence Daughters of the American Revolution William B. Gormley North Mercer Street Jane Love Daughters of the Revolution Olivia Griffith

Y M C A Auxiliary Plans Cascade Park Picnic

The Y M C A auxiliary met Saturday and arranged a large picnic at Cascade Park for Tuesday June 23. Supper will be served in the grove at 6:30 p.m. Families of members and directors plus city ministers and friends will be special guests. Plans were made for a rummage sale in the fall.

Cascade Park Grove

White Family Reunion Prominent in Wapello Visit

Mr and Mrs A B White of East North Street attended the Thomas family reunion in Wapello Indiana last Friday. The gathering at Mrs Alice McCulloughs home brought together many relatives and marked the first meeting of five siblings in forty years.

A. B. White East North Street Wapello Thomas

Methodist Day at Park Moves Meeting to Thursday

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 175 North Jefferson Street, home of Mrs. Gram Curtis. Mrs. George Greer leads the day’s program.

Park Woman’s Home Missionary Society The First Methodist Church Gram Curtis North Jefferson Street George Greer

Central Christian church social held at East Long avenue

Members of the Christian Endeavor society gathered in the Central Christian church on East Long avenue for a Saturday evening social. The event was enjoyed by those present and reported as pleasant.

Christian Wendeavor ‘Society The Central Christian Church East Long Avenue

Picnic at Cascade Park by First M E Church

The Social Union of the First M E church will hold its annual picnic Friday at Cascade Park during Methodist Day. Ladies are asked to bring dinner or supper in the grove as they prefer.

First M. E. Church Cascade Park

Y W C A Social Set for June 19 on East North Lawn

The Y W C A plans a social Friday evening June 19 on the lawn of Dr Elizabeth McLaughry located on East North street. Local girls and members are invited to attend for an informal gathering with refreshments and community fellowship.

Elizabeth McLaughry East North Street

Garden Party for Children's Day Nursery Benefit

Mrs. W. E. Porter hosts a garden party at 180 East Wallace Avenue on Tuesday evening June 16. Activities include ice cream cake coffee strawberries 25c fortune telling automobile rides moving pictures and other amusements for the Children’s Day Nursery fundraiser.

W. E. Porter East Wallace Avenue Children’s Day Nursery

Driving Parties To McConnell's Mills

Sunday drew many locals to McConnell's Mills for meals and outings with over 75 guests at Kildop's. A wedding party of Eva Dinsmore and Thomas Lindsey was honored with a mixer in Eastbrook, with gifts and red white decor. The Rev Clark will wed at high noon Thursday June 18.

Eva Dinsmore Eastbrook Thomas Lindsey Neshannock Township Pearl Hutchison Florence McConahy Fastbrook Nannie McConahy Sara Stankard Claire Davis Gertrude Hazel

Birthday Surprise for Miss Jennie Lawson at Kurtz Street

Friends organized a Friday birthday surprise for Miss Jennie Lawson aged 19 on Kurtz Street. The evening featured informal games and music, a ring and locket given as a souvenir, and a lunch for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hough Mr. and Mrs. William Texter Mr. and Mrs. James R. McKee and others.

Jennie Lawson Kurtz Street Lewis Hough William Texter James R. McKee John Lawson Augusta Alquist Florence Hammond Hilma Hildur Johnson Martha Hough Clarence Hough John Hammond John Benson Charles Frank Lawson

Personal Mentions Brighten Local Social Scene

A string of visits and family happenings across town includes births and guests. John Hapgood visits Mrs. J. D. F. Newell. Miss Roxy Davis stays with Mrs. Anna Dinsmore. Miss Marjorie Brown visits Mr. and Mrs. George Greer.

John Hapgood Warren J. D. F. Newell North Mercer Street Roxy Davis Lakewood N. Y Anna Dinsmore North Beaver Street Marjorie Brown Youngstown George Greer North Jefferson Street Mary A. R. Shaffer Pearson Street Jewell Kennelly Pine Street Bertha Grim Court Street Hubbard Philip Haid Pittsburg A. G. Haid Emerson Avenue

Mrs J B Rodgers Celebrates 59th Anniversary in New Wilmington

Mrs J B Rodgers of New Wilmington celebrated her 59th anniversary with family neighbors and friends gathering at her home. Music was performed by Misses Alice McCreary Verda Rodgers and Bertha Addis and a luncheon dinner was served to attendees from the city Eastbrook and local families including Mrs James Mayberry A Leiby Perry Brest Howard Stimple Virgil Rodgers and others.

J. B. Rodgers New Wilmington Alice McCreary Verda Rodgers Bertha Addis James Mayberry A. Leiby Perry Brest Howard Stimple Virgil Rodgers Eastbrook Ernest McCreary Alice Genevieve McCreary

Bartletts Honor Ray mond Bartlett on Nineteenth Birthday

Mr and Mrs A E Bartlett hosted a gathering for their son Ray mond on his nineteenth birthday Saturday night. Sue Cramer performed recitations for the guests as they enjoyed games and gifts and refreshments. Out of town visitors included Mrs E A Shaffer and Miss Dorotha Shankey of Butler.

Raymond A. E. Bartlett

Dinner Honor Arranges for Visiting Women Guests

Mrs. S. M. Rearke hosted a modest Saturday evening dinner for Mrs. I. W. Worrall of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Leon Stewart of Apollo, and Miss Roxy Davis of Lakewood New York. Ten guests attended with summer flowers as decorations and informal social time followed.

S. M. Rearke I. W. Worrall Pittsburg Leon Stewart Apollo Roxy Davis Lakewood N. Y

Croton and Frances Willard WCTU Meetings Scheduled

The Croton W C T U will meet with Mrs Organ on Cascade street Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. The Frances Willard W C T U will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 at Mrs George Mayne's home on Spruce street.

Croton W. C. T. U Organ Cascade _ street Frances Willard

Mrs. Jameson hosts Girls club gathering before wedding

Mrs. R. B. Jameson of Shaw Street will entertain The Girls club Tuesday at 3 PM at 62 North Mercer Street, honoring Miss Maude Kress of Lincoln Avenue who is to wed Mr. George Haley Wednesday.

Maude Kress Lincoln Avenue George Haley Wallace Avenue Trinity Church Emma Sample Pittsburg James F. Rhodes County Line Street Frank Butz Hendrickson Avenue W. D. Wallace Grace Thompson West Washington Street Francis Corley Grimes Silverton Col Episcopal Church of Drake Heirs of America Idora Park Youngstown Margaret Artz Court Street Carnation Kensington Nellie Semple 8. G. Semple Jesse Kennedy Pulaski R. B. Jameson Shaw Street Girls” Club O. H. P. Brown North Mercer Street

Children’s Day Observed at Mahoningtown Church

Children’s day was prettily observed Sunday evening at the Mahoningtown Presbyterian church. The church was decorated with clusters of summer flowers and the exercises were a great success throughout. The committee in charge was Miss Flora Petticrew and Miss Lydia Swisher.

Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church Flora Petticrew Lydia Swisher

Kennedy Family Embarks on Seven Weeks Auto Trip

Mr and Mrs James Kennedy and son William of Whippo street with J J Powell set out on a seven weeks automobile journey. They plan to visit Atlantic City and other eastern destinations.

James Kennedy William Whippo Street J. J. Powell Atlantic City

Ice Cream and Strawberry Festival Run by local church group

The Aid Society of Central Presbyterian Church hosts an ice cream and strawberry festival Thursday evening on Captain McCandless lawn near Pittsburg and County Line streets.

Aid Society of Central Presbyterian Church

G H Van Horn Coal and Cement Contractor Ad

G H Van Horn dealer offers coal coke cement sidewalks basement doorways and curbing and macadamized driveways. All work guaranteed. Office and works at 172 South Jefferson Street. 25413.

South Jefferson Street

Man Charged With Beating Wife and Threatening To Shoot

John Tate was arrested Sunday in the Fifth ward for disturbances of the peace and charged with beating his wife Erasi on multiple occasions and threatening to shoot her last Saturday. He was sent to jail to await a hearing before Alderman Mayne. Aggravated assault and battery are the charges, with Erasi showing multiple bruises and scratches. The hearing is scheduled for later in the week.

John Tate Fifth Ward Mayne Erasi

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Goyt Phe Simmins and Rentz Winstrel Ina Clare Harry Lauder Leonard and Drake Washington ST John Cross Ewing & Long L. Wash. ST St. Cloud Hotel New Castle Mather Bros. CO East Washington ST R. L. Matthews Electric CO North and Mill Sts Union Charles T. Metzler CO Barnett Barr Grant Street Frances Zahniser Mercer Many Weddings Interest Society Sarah Newell Pendelton Ensign Phillips Old Glory Club Temple Club Daughters of King of Trinity Church Jordan W. O. Wilkin Volant Abend Zeit Gsellschaft” Club Fred Fulkerson West Side Kensington Elizabeth George Zahniser Eleanor D. Mustin Elmer William Flaccus East End Coterie John Stoddard Mary Robinson A. Kensington Mary Criss East Maine Street Susanna Young West Grant Street Yucatan Muddy Creek Falls Woman's Guild of Mill and Falls Streets Sara Newell Will Y. M. C. A. Auxiliary Co. E. Social Social Union Y. W. C. A. Social M’connell McConnell’s Mills Kildop's Kildop’s Elizabeth O’brien Mae Kline Eleanor Wallace Charlotte Ashmore Gladys Moore Mabel Frew Florence Kennedy Emma Brown Daisy Corbitt Alta Paine Miss McCracken Leo Collier Henry Kline Reed McGown Harold Gardner W. E. Riney George Bolinger C. W. Schmid Harry Schmid J. Johnston Fisher Clifford Watson Edward Stoner Edward Chambers John Patterson Wilbur Carson Cal B. F. Butler John Herbold Harry Lusk Robert A. Browne Virginia Cooper & Butler Washington Street New Castle, PA Isaac Maci Division Street Jesse Long Mckeesport News J. D. Long Roy Williams State College L. Williams Miss Kress G. H. van Horn Citizens National Bank Tote
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