Wampum Notes From Homewood And Local Life
June 16 1902 items from Wampum discuss visits at Homewood by Co M Parshall and wife, church festival on Saturday, Kittie Butler on leave, health recoveries, a possible depot move, tile works progress, and local social notices including weddings, visits, and sermons. Also reports from 1962 events and community happenings with names such as Angles Winder Ellen Wimner Grove & Grove and J B Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Parshall
L. J. Overlander
Homewood
M. E. Church
Community Notes and Local Appointments
Fields of Cleveland and Idlewood guests visit relatives in the area. Rev. Riley from Clarion county preaches at the M E church. George Gibson to wed Miss Clark near Bethel at noon Wednesday. School board names M A Hunt principal and W G McElhany assistant from Westminster gradua te pool. Mrs Davidson attends Wilmington commencement. adopted daughter Prances Gibson to graduate after four years. Mrs McGinnis and daughters visit Pittsburg. others seek medical and social engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Gibson
Clark
Bethel
D. A. Davidson
Wilmington
Prances Gibson
Board of Education
M. A. Hunt
Westminster College
Cambridge
N. Y
Pleasant Valley Social Notes Show Local Visits
Mr and Mrs H Li Dean were at New Castle Saturday. Mr and Mrs W N Francis visited Mrs J C Taylor and Miss Bessie Allison. Miss Cora Hockenberry guests of Mr and Mrs B H Young. Mr and Mrs W D Stickel passed through the Valley Monday. Mrs Lucy Morrison called on Mrs Belle Reed Monday evening. Miss Jennie Ferree guest of Miss Samuel Cotton Sabbath. Philip Young and daughter Ada at New Castle Saturday. Edna Braden called on friends at Princeton Sunday evening. Josiah Braden visited Rev and Mrs F W Douglass of Grove City. Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor and son Iwan visited Mr and Mrs John Young last week. Dr and Mrs J R Sutton of Princeton guests of Mr and Mrs J L Braden. Mrs C B Glasser and son Kenneth also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Winder
Phoebe
Johnston McCommon
Grove City
W. G. Nelson
Brush Run
Maple
Eugene McCommon
Bessemer
Fanny Graham
Volant
Epworth League
Mt. Pleasant
June Rodgers
Pine Corners
New Castle
EB. Glasser
Thomas Taylor
J. L. Braden
W. A. Harlan
Harry Cline
May
Henry
Pleasant Valley
the Herald
Bert Burns
South Pine Street
McCaslin
Grace Emery
Dewey Avenue
Emery and Pizer
W. W. Dixson
Sarah Carr
Wm. W. Warnock
East North Street
Maude Carr
Highland Avenue
Elliotts Mills
Elizabeth White
Pennsylvania Avenue
H. Li. Dean
W. N. Francis
J. C. Taylor
Bessie Allison
Cora Hockenberry
H. Young
W. D. Stickel
Lucy Morrison
Belle Reed
Jennie Ferree
Samuel Cotton
Philip Young
Ada
Edna Braden
Princeton
Josiah Braden
F. W. Douglass
Iwan
John Young
J. R. Sutton
J. Ly Braden
C. B. Glasser
Kenneth
Community Notes From Hermon and Vicinity
MT. HERMON J H Munnell buys a fine driving horse. George Jones hired with J A Boak this summer. Mrs Jas Stevenson recovering slowly from illness. Miss McClymonds visiting Aunt Mrs Hoyt Shaw. Robert Boak recovering from fever. Charles White near Harlansburg last week. Hamish Cameron suffers rheumatism in arms. John Stevenson plans botany study as June lilies bloom. Clyde Munnell and family visit J J Munnell. Rose Point group delays social. week notice given. Ice cream social at Walker Book home Tuesday June 24. all invited. Union meeting of Young People from Oak Grove Center Princeton Hermon at Hermon church Sunday July 6 at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McClymonds
Hoyt Shaw
Robert Boak
Charles White
Harlansburg
Hamish Cameron
John Stevenson
Clyde Munnell
Sharon
J. J. Munnell
Rose Point
Walker Book
Local Notes Highlight Family Visits and Events
Mack Book recovers and rides in his buggy after three months illness. Smith Patterson of Plain Grove visits friends. Mrs. Julia Brant and daughter visit relatives in Youngstown. George and Floyd Jones, working in Lawrence county, spend a Sunday with parents. Harvey Sherman returns from Harrisburg after attending the Republican convention. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Wogan and son James attend the Pisor and Imery reunion at Jeff Pisor’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Book
Smith Patterson
Plain Grove Township
Julia Brant
James Book
Youngstown
George
Floyd Jones
Lawrence County
Jesse Jones
Harvey Sherman
Harrisburg
Joseph A. Wogan
James
Imery
Jeff
Grand Annual June White Sale of Muslin Undergarments
Our Grand Annual June White Sale runs Friday and Saturday with major reductions on muslin underwear. The basement houses the muslin undergarments while other white goods occupy the first floor. We offer $5,000 worth of gowns corset covers skirts chemise and more from a leading factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Marguerite gown leads summer dress trend in New Castle
The new slips over head Marguerite gown appears in short sleeves for hot weather. A basement table displays hundreds of styles priced from 50c to 3.00, with a 50c gown guaranteed to rival any store in New Castle. Gowns are daintily trimmed with lace and insertion across multiple price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite
New Castle
Ladies Pants 25 Cents at Unnamed Sale
A bargain sale offers ladies pants at 25 cents with a claim of 25c item pricing while stocking 25c items from 39 cents to $3.00. The ad emphasizes high quality workmanship and claims New Castle market comparison with goods priced as high as 5 dollars elsewhere.
Ladies Skirts Sale Promises Big Day Two Deals
The second day of the sale will be bigger with extraordinary values in White Muslin Skirts. Ladies full size skirts offered at 48c made of best Fruit of the Loom muslin and nicely trimmed, worth at least 75e in other stores in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ladies Corset Covers Sale Offers Low-Priced Garments
A local sale features corset covers priced as low as 10c to 25c with 40 dozen on one table. Descriptions boast the finest muslin, lace trimming, and embroidery from standard brands, emphasizing value and quick turnover at crowded sales events.
Infants Wear Stall Offers Large Slips and Baby Garments
The ad promotes affordable children’s wear with emphasis on durable muslin slips for infants and washable outfits for toddlers. It highlights one hundred dozen slips, strong standard muslin, and tables of higher priced baby garments described as beautiful and budget friendly.
White Sale Bed Spreads Debut at Store Entrance
The store announces a white sale with 300 bedspreads in white and assorted colors priced from 69 cents to 3 dollars. Color spreads in pink, yellow and green are offered as the best value, with a one per customer limit at the door.
Veiled Notices From Plain Grove And Nearby
Local items report visits and gatherings in Plain Grove and Neshannock Falls. Activities include church services at Oak Grove U P, band practice, road repairs, and a Velant college commencement with lectures and alumni events. Smallpox scare affects gypsy camp. several residents travel and host visits noted.
Evening Reading and Eye Strain Remedies
Many people abandon evening reading due to eye strain from artificial light. Reading becomes painful and headaches or blurred letters occur. A properly fitted pair of glasses can restore reading comfort, relieve strain, and may delay the need for continuous wear.
Local notables inhabit recent social rounds
John Gibson excels in writing while Ellis White lies ill. David Jones lost a valuable cow last week. Hiram Miller visited Mr. Sherman. Terrence White hauls slate for a new house. Will Munnet called on Geo. Martin. Miss Maude Stoner visited New Castle. Tra English saw Altman sights. Master Robbie Book visited Master Scottie Munnell. The Kildeers cause havoc around J. J. Munnell's. Miss Myrtle Blair has been seen in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibson
Ellis White
David Jones
Terrence White
Will Munnet
Geo. Martin
Robbie Book
Scottie Munnell
Earl A Smith Scientific Optician Opens New Castle
Earl A. Smith, a scientific optician, operates at 43 North Mill Street in New Castle Pennsylvania, offering precision eyewear and optical services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific Optician
N. Mill St
New Castle, Pa
Children’s Day Observed at Local Christian Church
Sunday June 15 marked Children’s Day with a delightful program for a large audience. Rev Riley, former M E pastor of this place, preached an elegant sermon Sabbath evening. Home Missionary society plans a strawberry and ice cream festival at Edenburg M B church grounds on June 20, inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Riley
M. E. Church
Ladies of the Home Missionary Society
M. B
Edenburg
Reward Offered for Arrest of Adovasio Near Hillsville
A $300 reward is posted by the county commissioners for the arrest and conviction of Vincenzo Adovasio, the escaped murderer of Mrs. Sas senelli, last Friday in Doud's alley. Police declined to reveal a solid lead, with tips pointing toward Hiltown or the Carbon limestone district. detectives Moyer and Nolan searched Lowellville and Hilltown area but found nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Board of County Commissioners
Vincenzo Adovasio
Dominic Sassenelli
Doud’s Alley
W. W. McDowell
Adovasio
Hiltown
Carbon Limestone
George B. Moyer
James Nolan
Lowellville
Hilltown
Emerson Wheland
Warren
Niles
Public sale of estate at Hillsville near Wm Davis farm
The undersigned offers at public sale at the former residence of the late Wm Davis, near Hillsville, on Tuesday June 24 1902 at 1 pm, a driving horse nine years old, two young colts, five cows, mowing machine plow harrow wagons buggies power fodder cutter feed grinder and other articles. Terms cash under $5 and six months credit over $5 with approved security. Auctioneers Byron W. J Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Davis
Hillsville
J. Davis
Byron W
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kittie Butler
Mahoningtown
Joe Sarcanell
Gunton
Wampum Run Coal Company
Lake Erieg
Chas, Day
Caroline Vance
Clearview
Angles Winder
Ellen Wimner
J. B. Rodgers
Grove & Grove
Buhl
H. B. McCommon
Ephrain
Ira McNulty
Geo. Montgomery
Arthur Rodgers
J. B. Rogers
John A. Heckathorn
Robert Boyd
Mont Emery
Locust Grove
Wendell Speer
Dr. Boyd
Nechannock I. RP
Boyd
Ralston
Portersville
MT. Jackson
Samuel Chambers
Harry
Idlewood
W. Chambers
Hattie Cochran
S. M. Brown
MT. Hermon
J. H. Munnell
George Jones
J. A. Boak
Young People’s Societies
Oak Grove
Center
Hermon
Hermon Church
Grantboro
White Sale
Childrens
J. N. Euwer
Pisor
Plain Grove
Batchelor
East Brook
J. C. Clark
W. MéeNickle
Neshannock Falls
John White
James H. Munnell
John McKnight
D. Dinsmore
Kn. A. Patterson
R. A. Patterson & Co
Charlie White
Walter Crowl
G. Annable
McCreary & Dinsmore
Samuel Hutchison
Bess
Alice
Slippery Rock
Maud McAnlis
Moravia
Dale Fullerton
Sara
Sadie Patterson
Thomas Quigley
Wm. Quigley
Altman
Mrs. Audley Boak
Mrs. Boak
Mrs. Kelley
Belle McCurdy
Hermon Cemetery
Oak Grove U. P
H. 8S
Chambers
S. B. Allison
Will Quigley
Mr. Spencer
Thomas White
Miss Della Quigley
Jacksville
William Carrier
Rose
Mary McNees
Butler High School
Allegheny County
Osborn
Slippery Rock State Normal School
Chewton
Wm. Lynn
Emma Ford
P. W. Freed
Newport
William Miller
Philip McQuiston
James Moore
William Latimer
W. S. Fosnaught
Bert Terrer
Campbell
Urey
Volant College
Presbyterian Church
Samuel Moore
Abraham Lincoln
Rev. Stewart
Wm. Thorn
E. Grace Elder
W. G. McConnell
W. E. McQuown
J. B. Hawk
Rodgers
T. W
Big Run Valley
Hiram Miller
Mr. Sherman
Tra
Kildeers
Myrtle Blair
Earl A. Smith
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