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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1910
Page
3
Mr and Mrs W J Quinn of 156 Court Street wed Tuesday and Friday evening friends staged a lively serenade. Fire department ladders were used to coax the couple from a second floor room, then a neighborhood ride on a nearby track followed by a crowd party with horns pans and noise makers. Mr Quinn treated the crowd before they dispersed.
Pretty array of linen and cut glass framed Miss Ella Sullivan as she awaits marriage to Mr. Frank H. Carney of Sharon next Wednesday. The event at Miss Agnes Driscoll’s Spring street home featured informal fellowship and music before a luncheon. Miss Katherine Williams and Miss Katherine Sullivan assisted.
Mr and Mrs John K Norris of Neshannock Avenue hosted the Unexpected club Friday evening with a dinner entertainment and a six hand on bye card game. Favors went to Mrs H K Gregory Dr and Mrs W E Jackson and George B Zahner. The Smiths of Highland Avenue plan to host the next meeting in two weeks.
A group of friends who play cards biweekly gathered Friday evening at Miss Gertrude Raidy’s Shaw street home. They enjoyed a game of 500 and a light luncheon. The next gathering will be in two weeks at Miss Ruby MacNab’s Highland avenue residence.
Miss Dorothy Morehead of East street hosted a six cover luncheon at the Tea Cup Inn today in honor of Miss Virginia Stone of Beaver. Mrs S A Flinn of Grant street hosted a four cover luncheon there at noon today.
Miss Margaret King of Rhodes Place issues invitations for an informal tea next Wednesday afternoon from 8 to 5 o clock. The event invites neighborhood guests to attend in a social gathering setting.
An enthusiastic company of Pollock township alumni gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. DuShane on North Mill Street. Guests, including former students from Crowtown Reynoldstown and Slabtown, answered roll call and shared stories songs and recitations. Prizes were awarded to J Norman Martin Anna Raub Dinsmore Miss Ella McBurney and Mrs. Watson.
A Rose filled Shaw street home welcomed B B Card club members on Friday evening. Four tables played six hand euchre and a tasty collation was served. Mrs Pearl Huntzinger of Philadelphia participated. Mr and Mrs H Akens of North Mill street will entertain the group next Friday evening.
Friday evening a cleverly arranged surprise party honored Mrs. Harry Gaston. Guests included Donnelly, Albert Jones, Anna Reese, Sue Hennessy, Edna Gaston, Mr. Barnes and Edward Ryan who performed songs and instruments. A dainty lunch followed with guests from Beaver Falls in attendance.
A party of friends surprised Leroy Van Eman for his birthday at a location south of the city. Gifts included a gold watch and chain. Hostesses and helpers named were Mrs Barnett of Energy and Mrs Laura Houk Mrs Florence Van Eman and Mrs Maude Collins of Hazel Dell.
The Lady Maccabees met Thursday evening in regular session. The booster committee presented a delightful program after the business hour. The committee for the program in two weeks includes Mrs. W. H. Martin, Mrs. Albert Hunter, and Mrs. Wilbur Jones.
At Richard Watters home in the Harbor the X Cel lent club enjoyed an evening of games and food after the business hour. The location for the next meeting will be announced later.
Mrs. Charles Montgomery hosted Highlands Book Club members on Friday afternoon. After a books exchange a card game followed and the next meeting will be in three weeks at Mrs. J. S. Westlake's home on Highland Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Sidney Smith held a surprise party for their son Sidney on his seventh birthday Friday. About 10 children gathered at 2 pm on Brooklyn avenue and played games until 6 pm. The dining room featured patriotic decorations and a large seven candle cake as the centerpiece served by Mrs Smith with help from Mrs Edward Hennon and Mrs Charles Duff.
A Fairfield avenue home hosted a Friday afternoon miscellaneous shower for Mrs Cas sius Ralph. Mrs Lewis H. Pyle chaired the event with assists from Mrs R B Jameson and Mrs W K Hugus. Twenty five guests attended and presented gifts of beauty and value to the honoree.
Miss Eleanor Anderson of Wallace Avenue attends a house party hosted by Mr and Mrs Carroll Thornton of Youngstown in honor of their daughter Josephine, Raven High School graduate. Mrs Edward E Miller of Arlington Avenue hosts a luncheon Friday afternoon. Harry Brindle of North Jefferson Street, a participant in the Thursday commencement, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Sutliffe of Vine Street depart for Jackson Center to honor the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McConnell, to be celebrated June 21.
Notice to members of New Castle Typographical Union No. 270 calls a 2 PM Sunday meeting at The News office to attend funeral services for Thomas Jefferson McCleary former publisher of the Democrat. Remains lie at his residence Lee Avenue West side. burial at Greenwood Cemetery after 2:30 PM services. Officials J T Moroney president and P S Evans secretary-treasurer.
The Bohemians of the city gave a lively program at the Mahoningtown Presbyterian church on Friday evening. A large audience enjoyed spirited ballads, mandolin and guitar pieces, encores, and a supper with spring flowers and candles afterward. Oran W. Panner and James Moore joined Rochester guests for the Bohemian quartet.
Miss Rose Stewart of Boyles Avenue and Miss Grace Erhardt formerly secretary of the Y W C A in this city sailed this morning from Philadelphia aboard the steamer Haverford of the American line. They will tour the British Isles on a walking trip and exit Europe by sailing from Liverpool on August 3, joining friends for the voyage back.
The annual basket picnic of Wim adausis will be held at the park next Wednesday. Members are asked to notify the committee of Mrs. J. H. Jordan, Mrs. Leroy Taylor, and Mrs. Mildred Rice by Monday evening whether they expect to attend.
The Sunday school class of Miss Sue Cramer, hosted by Miss Ella Griner, voted to be known as the 8 S. E. C. girls. They plan to secure class pins soon after a dainty lunch marking the last regular summer meeting aside from park picnics.
Pleasant in every detail the Mentor club hosted an evening at the home of Mrs. W. J. Nowling on Court street. A game of cards preceded a dainty lunch served to guests.
Mrs S M Matheny of Wallace avenue will entertain the Monday Afternoon club and Miss Ethel Ray of Newell avenue will entertain the D O T K club this coming afternoon.
Mr and Mrs James Sloss and daughter Mary of New Wilmington left this morning to visit relatives in Toledo Ohio.
The annual Davidson family reunion will be held Monday July 4 at the home of Mrs. Sarah Davidson in Wampum.
A cold wet season reduced hammock sales prompts a clearance of Palmer Hammocks with a twenty percent reduction on the complete stock of new 1910 patterns.
Personal notices list births for families on South Mill, Monroe and South New Castle borough. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilkins, Ira Cox, Joseph Sheaff. visits by Mollie Patterson, Mrs. James Durant, Mrs. William Lewis, J. L. McCormick, Regina, R. W. McConacy, Lucy Wilson, Alringen, Edgar Wilson, William J. Caldwell, Joseph Blucher, Edna Brand, and others. Travelers return from Meadville Parkersburg Baden and Grove City areas.
William Landis is raising and repa iring his house. A series of visits occurred as W G Knapper, Miss Belle Shaffer, Mrs. Frank Louden and Thelma, Mrs. T B Jones of Youngstown, and others visited in New Castle. Mrs C R Bennett and Jessie joined Elmer Myers group near Lowellville. the C W E M hosted a meeting with Mrs W J Biddle, including a missions program and lunch, with next meeting in four weeks.
An advertisement for Conkey’s Lice Powder Lice Liquid and Head Lice Ointment by Smith Hutton Kirk Co. invites readers to request Conkey’s Poultry Book by mail.
In a city trial the judge charged the jury after Attorney Gardner argued that the Free Press publishers concealed identities and used disordered city conditions to publish inflammatory material. He urged treason or sedition laws to curb abuse while affirming free speech. The jury retired after 10.
Pulaski and nearby towns see a flurry of Friday visits and short trips. Names like Miss Gertie Evans New Castle George D Brown Maude Schley Mrs C W Book Mrs W Hodge Mrs Samuel Mick and Margaret Wimer appear alongside residents of Slippery Rock Sharon Volant and Jacksonville in varied visits and dinners.
Mrs. Sarah Dean of Slippery Rock visits the Cotton home for a few days. The two sisters of Mr. Cotton have not seen each other in about 15 years. Also visiting is Mrs. William Webb of Akron, Ohio this week.
Sharon Herald says Westminster College directors may spend hundreds of thousands to construct a top dormitory. The decision rests, reportedly, on the Sharon New Wilmington New Castle trolley line, whose completion could boost attendance records and campus accessibility.
The passage argues books serve as friends, easing tedium and affliction and shaping imagination. It compares the leather binding to a soul and warns that association with bad ideas, like bad company, can influence one’s moral viewpoint. It highlights how people are defined by their books as well as their company.
A nine year old Richmond girl tries to teach the cook’s child the letters. She learns A and B before pausing when asked what the letter C is. The tutor asks what eyes do and Teeny responds that they sleep with them.
Joe Souson a laborer at the Republic iron and steel plant in Youngstown was severely burned yesterday when molten steel flashed over his face and body.
Beginning June 19 the New Leslie Hotel offers a 50 cent version of its regular 75 cent Sunday dinner. The menu includes items such as Consomme a la Royal Braised Halibut Steak Prime Ribs of Beef Roast Chicken and more with desserts and beverages.
If you contemplate leaving New Castle during the summer you can have The News mailed to you while away. Arrange at the office before you go. It costs ten cents a week or $1.09 for four months. Only the office can take orders, no carrier or agent has authority. Let your paper follow you.
Thomas Sharp now works for Ss H Shaw. J A Boak dined with R W White. Miss Eliza Dean called on Mrs Scott Munnell. Miss Carrie Hunt stays with her parents. Children day planned for Sabbath evening June 26. J J Munnell of New Castle visited his Hermon brother. Ice cream and strawberry social at Howard McConnell home on Wednesday evening June 22. Everyone invited.
An advertisement promises relief if not satisfied after using two thirds of a bottle of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with a money back guarantee. It claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve digestion regulate the bowels and drive illness away. Sold by dealers.
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