Brest Family Holds Annual Reunion in Moravia Region
About 140 relatives gathered at the David Brest home between Mahoningtown and Moravia for the annual reunion. Weather pushed the orchard dinner earlier. speeches by C. V. Riley and R. G. Leslie among others. Officers elected: President J. P. Brest Moravia, Secretary B. M. Brest, Asst. Secretary John W. Brest, Treasurer A. W. Brest. The next reunion set for late June 1910 at Moravia. A wedding followed at Trinity church with Miss Sara Louise Smith and Edgar George Peifly unwed for the ceremony. they plan to reside in the city after July 1 at 74 South Ray Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
David Brest
Mahoningtown
Moravia
C. V. Riley
R. G. Leslie
Bartlett
A. M. Brest
Pomona
Cal
J. P. Brest
A. W. Brest
Meadville
B. M. Brest
John W. Brest
C. M. Brest
John Chambers
Rearie
Mary McCommon
Elwinger
Dewey
E.S. Mead
This City
Flora Craig
Mont
Freedom
Holliday
Clearview
Hattie Potter
Sara Louise Smith
Butler Avenue
Edgar George Peifly
Pine Street
Trinity Church
J. E. Reilly
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Jennie P. Smith
Peifly
George Peifly
Allentown
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
South
Ray Street
Mammosa Girls Enjoy Pleasant Evening at Garfield Ave Home
The Mammosa girls spent Thursday evening at Miss Mary Hill's Garfield avenue home. They had visiting and a delicious lunch, with no set diversion provided for their entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammosa
Mary Hill
Garfield Avenue
Marriage Surprise for Their Many Friends
A surprise marriage announcement reveals the couple wed recently, drawing warm congratulations from family and friends. The brief notice notes the union received unexpected joy and well wishes from the community.
Ladies' League of the Protected Home Circle entertained at Y W C A
Miss Sarah Reed and Miss Grace Moncrief hosted the Ladies' League event at the Y W C A Thursday evening. Officers elected: President Gertrude Halbert Vice President Florence Cunningham Chaplain Dora Hunter Secretary William Thomas Treasurer Della Hover. Next meeting set with Mrs. Amelia Jones of 15 Weaver in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Reed
Grace Moncrief
Ladies’ League of the Protected Home Circle
Gertrude Halbert
Florence Cunningham
Dora Hunter
William Thomas
Della Hover
Amelia Jones
Weaver Street
Lincoln Avenue hosts Elbaicos club gathering evening
The Elbaicos girls met at Miss Anna Elliott’s Lincoln Avenue home on Thursday for music and sewing. Refreshments followed as they departed. Next Thursday evening Miss Cecelia Boyle of Elm Street will be hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbaicos Club
Anna Elliott
Lincoln Avenue
Cecelia Boyle
Elm Street
Standby Club Hosts Miss Nellie Mayers on Friday Evening
Standby Club on Scott Street will be entertained by Miss Nellie Mayers this Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mayers
Scott Street
Ribbons and Reductions Highlight Mc Comb's Sale
A fragment notes large discounts and impressive ribbon displays at Mc Comb's shop with a reference to a 258-14 price reduction in one item line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McComb
Helena Picnic on Kurtz Porch Delights Local Auxiliary
The Helena auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held a porch picnic at Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Kurtz home on Kurtz Place despite weather issues. About 60 guests enjoyed informal dining, fragrant magnolias, and famed hospitality with a committee including Mrs. E. A. Donnan and Mrs. Darley coordinating. Meanwhile Charles Pinkerton of Pulaski travels to Cleveland and beyond with companions, planning a year absence visiting several cities and regions before returning.
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Helena
First Presbyterian Church
E. T. Kurtz
Kurtz Place
Kurtz
Kurtz Home
E. A. Donnan
Darley
Bowman
Blanchard
J. E. Duff
Glaze
Hershey
Jack
John Oursler
Jackson
Charles Pinkerton
Pulaski
Cleveland
Percy Meyers
J. Bynon
Detroit
Chicago
Springfield
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone Park
Butte
Mont
Seattle Exposition
California
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Kensington Girls Receive Out-of-Town Guest
Mrs. Orrie Rider of Washington D C attended as the only guest from a distance while Miss Harriet Stevenson hosted the S S Kensington girls on Thursday afternoon with visiting sewing and a dinner. Miss Olive Johnston of Pittsburg Street will entertain the group in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrie Rider
Washington, D. C
S. S. S. Kensington
Harriet Stevenson
North Street
Olive Johnston
Pittsburg Street
J Wallace Allen Heads to Chicago for Western Electric Job
J Wallace Allen, a State College graduate, arrived home Wednesday to visit his mother Mrs Mary Allen on Neshannock Avenue before leaving for Chicago Illinois where he has accepted a position with Western Electric Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wallace Allen
State College
Mary Allen
Neshannock Avenue
Chicago, Ill
Western Electric Company
Social afternoon draws Rachel Rebekah lodge members
Members of the Rachel Rebekah lodge gathered Thursday for a formal social event. It is hoped all members attend the regular meeting next Thursday evening when important business will be trans acted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Rebekah Lodge
Highland Dorcas Society Meeting With Miss Myrtle McCullough
The Highland Dorcas society met Thursday afternoon with Miss Myrtle McCullough of Blaine street. Sewing and refreshments were the principal features of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Dorcas Society
Myrtle McCullough
Blaine Street
Festival at Highland U P Church This Evening
A community festival featuring strawberry short cake is planned at Highland University Place church this evening. Organizers invite people to attend and bring friends for fellowship and desserts.
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Highland U. P. Church
Jordan Reunion Held at Volant
The Jordan family held its twenty first annual reunion Thursday at the home of William C. McConnell near Volant. Members arrived with baskets. a business meeting elected officers for the year and planned a 1910 reunion at Chas Turner’s home in Harlansburg. A country dance followed despite rain that canceled a Jordan Rich Hill baseball game. Notable attendees included Dr. Pizer family of North Washington and several Jordan relatives from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
William C. McConnell
Volant
Henry Brenneman
Joseph Jordan
Margaret Nelson
D. D. Simison
Chas Turner
Robert Jordan
D. T. Cleland
Harlansburg
McConnell
Rich Hill
Dr. Pizer
North Washington
John Jordan
Sarah _ Bocchias
New Castle
Brenneman
Portersville
James MccConnell
St. Louis
Ken McConnell
Wilkinsburg
Henry McConnell
Youngstown
S. Jordan
McKeesport
Young Veach party sails for home after abroad trip
Mr and Mrs E L Smith and daughter Amy of Wallace Avenue depart for an extended western trip. Members of the Young Veach party who have been abroad since March will sail for home. A card party will be held at the Country club at 2 30 under the direction of Mrs C J Kirk Miss Rachel Morehead and Mrs Jerold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Smith
Amy
Wallace Avenue
Young-Veach
Country Club
C. J. Kirk
Rachel Morehead
Jerold
Mrs Ella Bentley Heads West for Summer Vacation
Miss Ella Bentley a Central school teacher travels to California for summer vacation and plans visits to Colorado and other western points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Bentley
Central School
California
Colorado
West
Mrs Brooks To Spend Summer At Colorado Springs
Mrs C S Brooks of Moody Avenue plans to leave in early July to spend the summer at her old home near Colorado Springs Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Brooks
Moody Avenue
Colorado Springs
Colo
Rearie Bros Offers Chickens and Spring Lamb
Local ad promotes chicken and spring lamb sales at Rearie Bros located at 125 127 Pitts Bug Street. Includes street reference and a misread number 258 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rearie Bros
Pittsbug Street
Public Sale of Simpson Lots in Mahoningtown
Public sale of Simpson lots in Mahoningtown scheduled for June 19 1909 at 2 p m E T. Kurtz is master of the proceedings with 25613 on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown
Pleasant Event for Visiting Girl in Ben Avon
Miss Margaret McVurdy of Ben Avon visits and Miss Caroline Rearke of Wallace avenue hosts the J. B. G. girls with friends. Mrs. S. M. Rearic assists in the refreshments. Guests include Marjorie Smith Frances Moore Reba Hilborn Jane Whitten Rebecca Reis Louise Treadwell Florence Rearic Harriet Reis Helen Boal. The Kensington club members enjoy a Cascade park picnic with a noon dinner and a trip to the summer theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McVurdy
Ben Avon
Caroline Rearke
Wallace Avenue
Kensington Club
Cascade Park
Grove
Reilly Family Plans Island Heights Summer Trip
Mrs J E Reilly and her children of Garfield Avenue depart Monday for Island Heights New Jersey to spend the summer. They will be joined later by Dr Reilly who will spend some time there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Reilly
Garfield Avenue
Island Heights
N. J
Dr. Reilly
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