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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1909
Page
3
The week features numerous weddings and social gatherings. Notable events include marriages in Sharon and Steubenville, receptions for a new pastor, and several club meetings and picnics by local organizations across Many city.
Miss Flora Denniston a Pittsburg schoolteacher and former faculty member travels with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs W E Sidley from Pine Street. They will sail Tuesday for a lengthy tour visiting major cities in Italy Switzerland France Belgium Holland and England returning to Philadelphia August 22.
Miss Mabel Nye of Enon Valley and Mrs. Charles Craig of Northside Pittsburg journey to Ireland for a several months visit. They are well known locally and will visit at the homes of sisters Mrs. Harry Good on Boyles avenue and Mrs. Charles Stritmater on Court street.
The Ladies' Aid society will picnic at the park on Thursday. Guests will depart on the 10 o'clock car.
The Ladies Aid society of Central Presbyterian church hosts an ice cream and strawberry social on Friday June 25 at the church. Admission is 15 cents. Mon-wed.
A local sale promotes ribbons at McComb's with notable discounts. The notice highlights June 23 as the sale day and urges shoppers to visit for reduced prices.
Mrs Charles Sankey of Cleveland is visiting her sister Mrs M H Henderson on Lincoln avenue.
Sunday brought many drivers to New Wilmington and McConnell’s Mills for meals and socializing. At Hotel McCreary in New Wilmington guests included Julius Newwahl and M Feuchtwanger families, Miss Woodworth, and several local residents. Visitors from the city joined for dinners at Kildop's.
Niles correspondent reports the marriage of Nellie Jones a public school teacher to Frank J Thomas a director at Thomas Steel Company. The ceremony occurred in New Castle on Wednesday night without their friends knowledge and the couple departed for a two week trip up the St Lawrence River.
Mrs. John Freck Jr of Niles and Miss N Francis Crum of the city attended an entertainment hosted by Mrs. Charles Walters on West Wood street Youngstown. Miss Crum and her sister Mrs. W H Marshall provided a program of vocal and instrumental numbers.
Mrs J S Wu Shane of North Mill Street entertained the Union Veteran Legion ladies at a 5 o'clock Saturday dinner. Summer flowers adorned the tables and a delicious menu was served. Most members attended with two absent, and a most delightful time was enjoyed.
Miss Frances Hamilton of North street played at the Allegheny County Tennis Association tournament today at Pittsburg Field Club. She faced Mrs. A M Collins of Sewickley as society folks gathered for the event.
Mrs Orrie J Rider of Washington DC has returned home after a several weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs T J Garvin of Park avenue. She was accompanied by her husband who arrived Saturday morning.
Announcement states the engagement of Miss Rebecca Dickey and Walter Evans of Greenville with a wedding planned for early fall. The bride-elect is noted as known in the city.
The Womens guild of Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 o clock in the church. It is necessary that every woman in the parish attend this meeting.
The Highland M E Dorcas society will meet with Miss Shirley Garwig of Hillcrest avenue Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock.
The Gayety Musical club will meet Wednesday evening with Miss Mabel Pearson of 302 Long Avenue as a featured guest.
The 1909 Kensington event scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed and will now be held the following week.
The Keefer family reunion will be held at the park on Thursday June 24 with gatherings for relatives and descendants in a community event.
The notice seeks seven month instructors in Big Beaver township Lawrence county with wages from 40 to 50 dollars. Provisional certificates of two or better required. Apply by June 28 to W T Jenkins secretary at No 1 New Galilee Pa 26012 wit
A note states the person has returned to town and can be found at any time at Weller's livery barn located at 18 South Croton Avenue, 25813.
A sunny Saturday afternoon at the Country Club featured a progressive card party and dance organized by Mrs. C. J. Kirk Miss Rachel Morehead and Mrs. Jerold. Thirty two guests played euchre with prizes won by Mrs. J. D. F. Newell and Mrs. J. T. Glenn. George Fwart of Pittsburg attended among the players.
At the Cross-Graham reunion held at Mrs. Henry Cross's home in Slipperyrock township, John Graham of Butler was elected president and Charles Lutz of the city became secretary. The group voted to hold the next reunion at Cascade Park on June 22, 1910.
The Presbyterian church plans a Saturday afternoon picnic at the home of Mrs. J. R. Taylor on Sharon line stop 89. Families are invited as special guests with dinner to be served at seven o clock.
The Royal Neighbors will meet with Mrs Norris Mitchell of Blaine Street on Thursday evening for a community gathering and discussion.
The Lookout Kensington will meet with Mrs. Bessie Fletcher of Waldo Street on Friday instead of Thursday.
Mrs B C Rhodes of Walnut Street visits her mother at East Brook. Albert Schefenecker is ill at his parents home 254 Wood Street. Mrs W H Shipler of Highland Avenue visits relatives in Ligoni er. Miss Carrie Dice of Court Street returns from visits in Kittanning and Pittsburg. Health Officer Will McCandless and family spend Sunday with Lewis Carr on Butler Road. Mrs Robert Fleming and daughter Dorothy visit Mrs William G Holmes of Akron. Dr John Clark Logan of Pittsburg spends Sunday with relatives here called by the illness of his aunt Miss Margaret Boyd of Walnut Street who fractured her thigh. Horatio Bennett of Cleveland spends Sunday with sisters on Falls Street. brother called by illness of the latter who underwent an operation and is in critical condition.
The Boys' Camp near NeShannonock Falls held its first service yesterday with attendees from New Castle and nearby residents. President E E McGill and Secretary B A Hoover spoke briefly as boys enjoy fishing, swimming, basketball, baseball and hiking. Information for future trips is available at the Y M C A office.
A four year old girl murmurs a long word to sleep. Her father explains its meaning to please her, she cries, and with the mother’s help the father learns the word she used to fall asleep. She laments you spoilt her word.
New Hampshire was named for the original patentee who governed Portsmouth in Hampshire England. It is known as the Granite State because its mountains largely consist of granite.
A witty exchange notes accepting a poem at regular rates though the editor directs to consult the advertising department for the applicable fees. The poet asks how many times the poem was meant to be inserted.
A Philadelphia Star item quotes a New York society leader declaring no gentleman can get along with fewer than 30 suits. The remark suggests tailors view wearers as less than gentlemanly if under that total.
Mrs. A. D. Mornes, secretary of the Lawrence county branch of the Children's Aid society, releases the annual year end report. The branch cared for 34 children with 19 placed in private homes, one in an institution, three in boarding homes, two deaths, and two aged out. Four children went to other counties, two were received. The Western Pennsylvania Children’s Aid Society spans 23 counties with headquarters in Pittsburgh. An annual meeting will be held in June. local officers include President Mrs. T. W. Phillips, Vice President Miss Ella Caine, Treasurer Mrs. G. W. Moody, Secretary Mrs. A. D. Mornes.
Prof Will Grant Chambers of Greeley Colorado accepts a chair at the University of Pittsburg as professor of education. He is a Lafayette graduate with post graduate work at Clark Wooster and Chicago. former head of the Greeley Normal School. Prof and Mrs Chambers will move to Pittsburg.
William McClelland suffered a broken shoulder and several broken ribs after a scaffold collapse while working on a house addition owned by J. R. Speer on Johnston avenue. Speer also fell but caught a window and saved himself. Injury not life threatening, but painful and will confine him to home for some time.
The British Nautical Magazine notes the sea's calling has shifted since 40 years ago. It recalls a time when owners sought a suitable man and built a ship for him, whereas now the practice is reversed, with ships and owners shaping careers instead.
Vallecas in Spain rises as a town of meerschaum with quarries on its outskirts yielding a coarse variety not for pipes. The ivory white town shines under the Spanish sun, a landscape shaped by its unique mineral resource.
A Hearth and Home quote notes that young girls often possess greater sense of duty and mental balance than boys their age, with training and female disposition fostering steadiness and a mature understanding of marriage obligations in most cases.
A Kansas City Journal remark notes an exchange preps full credit for clippings and attributes them to The Brook by A ten nyson in the New York Tribune.
Progress In Argentina. The main factor in Argentina's progress during recent years has been its constant railroad extension.
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