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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1908

Page

3

Reception Honors Pastor and Upcoming Marriage'annonce

Informal Monday reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. L. Roberts in Carlisle Street honored new pastor Rev. H. J. Whalen and his wife. Attendees included local deacons and spouses from First Baptist Church with discussion of church matters and a luncheon. Also noted is the forthcoming marriage of John M. Aiken of Aberdeen to Nellie Croston of Hoquam scheduled for March 11 at the bride's home.

J. Q. L. Roberts Carlisle Street H. J. Whalen First Baptist Church W. D. Switzer J. W. Hyde P. V. Jones John W. Owens Caven Solomon Hilderbrand David 8. Williams John M. Aiken Aberdeen Wash Nellie Croston Hoquam Thomas Croston Aiken Leslie Aiken Wampum The Traction Company

Social Ten Club Hosts Monday Evening Entertainment

Mrs Meskill of Atlantic Avenue entertained the Social Ten club with cards and dancing. A luncheon followed and decorations featured red and green. The club will suspend sessions until after Easter when Mrs Hogue of West Washington Street will host.

Joseph Meskill Atlantic Avenue Social Ten Club Hogue West Washington Street

Current Events Circle Meets at Pittsburg Street Home

The Current Events circle followed its usual order of business in a Monday afternoon session with Mrs J J Dean of Pittsburg Street. After discussing the current events the group adjourned to reconvene in two weeks with Miss Mollie Davis of North Jefferson Street.

J. J. Dean Pittsburg Street Mollie Davis North Jefferson Street

Leap Year Party at Mayers Home

A Leap Year party was held Monday evening at Miss Lena Mayers’s Scott Street home with green and white decorations for St Patrick's Day ahead. The entertainment included parlor games and a reflective farewell treat. Attending were May Armstrong Nellie Fout Cora Yount Carrie Anderson Gila Allen Ethel Campbell Myrtle Caldwell Nellie Lena Mayers Merrs Carl Patterson Edward Davenport Ray Smith John Sedgwick Arthur Foster Owen Shields Albert Sadler Delmer Patterson Roy Caldwell Clarence Lindsey.

May Armstrong Nellie Fout Cora Yount Carrie Anderson Gila “Allen Ethel Campbell Myrtle Caldwell Nellie Lena Mayers Merrs Carl Patterson Edward Davenport Ray Smith John Sedgwick Arthur Foster Owen Shields Albert Sadler Delmer Patterson Roy Caldwell Clarence Lindsey

Paul Laurence Dunbar Reading Circle Elects Officers

The Paul Laurence Dunbar Reading Circle met Monday evening with hostess Katharine Wynn of Harrison Street. "An Evening With the Poets" sparked the program and after it officers were elected: President Katharine Wynn First vice president Nettie G. Coleman Second vice president Margaret Botts Secretary Blanche Dillard Assistant secretary Francis Williams Treasurer Jennie Brown Chaplain Dora B. Hill Assistant chaplain Callie Proffit Reporter Anna Oakes. Refreshments followed. next meeting is March 16 hosted by Ella Witbeck on Hamilton Street.

Paul Laurence Dunbar Katherine Wynn Harrison Street Nettie G. Coleman Margaret Botts Blanche Dillard Francis Williams Jennie Brown Dora B. Hill Callie Proffit Anna Oakes Ella Wit‘beck Hamilton Street

Hostess Miss Gula Gibson Entertains Friends

Miss Gula Gibson of Croton Avenue entertained a number of friends at her parents home Mr and Mrs J M Gibson. Euchre and music prefaced a dainty lunch with assistance from sister Miss Mayme Gibson. Present were Mr and Mrs Chester Glone Mr and Mrs Robert Armstrong and several Misses and Messrs including Anna Patton Helen Gibson Lillian Cameron Forrest Bricker Nelson Armstrong Chauncy Thompson.

Gula Gibson Croton Avenue J. M. Gibson Mayme Gibson Chester Glone Robert Armstrong Anna Patton Helen Gibson Lillian Cameron Carl Richel

Local club dances and meetings announced

The Pleasure club plans a dance at Peerless hall. The Temple club hosts the second dance in the 1. O. O. F. hall on Neshannock avenue. The Wednesday Morning Musical club meets at the First Baptist church at 10 with Miss Mary Hamilton as hostess. The Current Events circle of 1906 meets at Mrs. W. J. Whitling’s Richelieu avenue home. Mrs. Albert Butz will entertain the North Highland Swastika Kensington on Edgewood avenue.

Pleasure Club Peerless Hall Temple Club Neshannock Avenue First Baptist Church Mary Hamilton W. J. Whitling Richelieu Avenue Albert Butz Edgewood Avenue Kensington

Funeral services for Frank O. McFarland

The remains of Frank O. McFarland of Cleveland avenue were taken to Mercer county Monday for interment in Union Home cemetery near Grove City. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the late residence conducted by Rev. Andrew Magill of the Second United Presbyterian church. Many flowers were sent by friends.

Frank O. McFarland Cleveland Avenue Mercer County Union Home Cemetery Grove City Aiieendance Andrew Magill Second United Presbyterian Church Annie Clara Lee Sharpsville W. D. Parker County Line Street A. E. Kerr Third Ward Chestnut Street Scott F. Hershey First Presbyterian Church G. F. Falls East Falls Street W. J. McFarlin Belle McFarlin Youngstown Hays Kimmel R. W. Kushner Struthers Frank McFarland J. T. Schimer Schloss Bros. & Co Custom Tailors Baltimore Cooper & Butler William Moore Lawton Oklo Elizabeth Patterson Olive Braham Westminster College T. A. Patterson Wallace Avenue New Wilmington

Mrs. Watkins Hosts Farewell Party for William French

Mrs. BL F Watkins of Hamilton street entertained Monday evening in honor of William French a well known barber who will soon move to California Pa to make his future home Nine couples enjoyed games and music at the Watkins home A luncheon in pink and green followed and the guest received a set of cuff links.

BL. F. Watkins Hamilton Street William French California Watkins

Yucatan Club Hosts Card Night at Highland Home

The Yucatan club met Monday at Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clark’s Highland avenue residence. Prizes in the card game were won by Miss May Hoyt, Mrs. J. N. Martin, Mr. C. A. Phillips, and Mr. C. J. Kirk. A lunch was served.

J. M. Clark Highland Avenue Yucatan Club May Hoyt J. N. Martin C. A. Phillips C. J. Kirk

T. S. S. Girls Planned Saturday Program

The T. S. S. girls will be entertained next Saturday afternoon by Miss Margaret McBride. Last Saturday afternoon they visited Miss Emma Christie of 100 Neshannock avenue where games and music preceded a dainty lunch.

Margaret McBride Emma Christie Neshannock Avenue

Y. P. C. U. Meeting at First United Presbyterian

The Y P C U of the First United Presbyterian church will meet Thursday evening March 5 at 8 at 121 East Grant Street Miss Jessie Patton will host the monthly business meeting followed by a social period.

First United Presbyterian Church Jessie Patton East Grant Street

Auxiliary of Central Presbyterian Society Meeting

The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the Central Presbyterian Church will hold a Saturday afternoon meeting at six o'clock with Miss Annabel Stewart of Boyles Avenue.

Young Ladies’ Missionary Society The Central Presbyterian Church Annabel Stewart Boyles Avenue

Mr and Mrs Joseph Ligo Entertain At Two Dines

Mr and Mrs Joseph Ligo of Crawford Avenue will entertain at two dinner gatherings hosted at their home. The event emphasizes hospitality with guests welcomed for an evening of conversation and light refreshments.

Joseph Ligo Crawford Avenue

Spring Box Coats and Corset Covers Inexpensive Sale

Readable copy notes low price garments for infants and young children including coats and corset covers with small price marks. The listing emphasizes affordable spring wardrobe items and size details are limited due to OCR damage.

Fragments Hint at Two Evening Events This Week

The readable lines indicate two upcoming events scheduled for Thursday evening and Friday evening this week. Details such as exact times and venues are not provided in the fragment.

Newport C S P club hosts social evening at Moravia home

The C S P club of Newport enjoyed a pleasant evening at John Emery's home in Moravia with music and games and refreshments. They plan a meeting next Monday at Homer Aults Newport home. Attendees included Lena McDaniells Estella Ault Emma Ault Idyl Hennon Laura Veon Florence Gimberling Charles Law West Pittsburg Herman Veon Beaver Falls Fred Emery Homer Emery. Also noted a Lawrence county alumni L T L reception at George Sutton’s South Mill street home for Terrace avenue and Home street teachers, organized by the alumni class of 1907.

C. S. P. Club Newport John Emery Moravia Homer Ault Lena McDaniells Estella Ault Emma Ault Idyl Hennon Laura Veon Florence Gimberling New York City Charles Law West Pittsburg Herman Veon Beaver Falls Fred Homer Emery Lawrence County George Sutton South Mill Street Terrace Avenue Home Street South Side

North Mill street couple host biweekly card club

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Greer of North Mill street entertained a circle of friends who meet for cards every two weeks. After the games, refreshments were served. Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Zerner of North street will entertain the club in two weeks.

J. F. Greer North Mill Street H. E. Zerner North Street

Orchestra Club Entertainment At Milton Street

Albert Street of Milton Street entertained the members of the Orchestra club Monday evening. Music was the principal feature of entertainment and refreshments were served. The members will meet next week with J. W. Sarver of Garfield Avenue.

Albert Street Milton Street Orchestra Club J. W. Sarver Garfield Avenue

Covers Laid for 12 at Mrs Parker’s County Line Home

Mrs W D Parker of County Line street laid covers for twelve in a social gathering at her home. Neighbors and friends attended the event, sharing refreshments and conversation.

W. D. Parker County Line Street

Dinner Social Honoring Misses Annie and Clara Lee

A pleasant Monday evening event featured a social hour and an elaborate dinner at six o clock honoring Misses Annie and Clara Lee of Sharpsville. The gathering entertained attendees with a formal program and refined menu.

Annie Clara Lee Sharpsville

Quiet Mercer wedding unites Ad da McGee and Melville Eppinger

Miss Ad da McGee wed Melville Eppinger at the bride’s home in Mercer county. Rev. S. M. Clark officiated at 7 o'clock with Bertha Eppinger playing the wedding march. A 45 guest luncheon followed before the couple, now headed to Warren for a short trip, plans to reside in Plaingrove where the groom farms.

George N. McGee Mercer County Adda McGee Melville Eppinger Plaingrove S. M. Clark Bertha Eppinger E. V. Gillespie Warren

Invitations Sent For Luncheon At Shenango Street

Mrs J Calvin Ross and Mrs M C Rose invite guests to a 1 pm luncheon at 161 Shenango Street on Thursday March 12 stating further details.

J. Calvin Ross M. C. Rose Shenango Street

Mrs Frank Mayers to entertain friends midweek

Mrs Frank Mayers of Scott Street plans a small party for friends on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, inviting social companionship and light gathering.

Frank Mayers Scott Street

Mrs Anna Craig Hosts Ladies Evening

Miss Anna Craig of South Mill Street will entertain a few ladies in a formal Thursday evening gathering at her home.

Anna Craig South Mill Street

Deaths of the Day Hannah King widow of Andrew King

Funeral services for Hannah King 83 widow of Andrew King of Little Beaver township were held at the residence with interment in Little Beaver cemetery. Born in northern Ireland she came to the United States in 1858 and is survived by two daughters and one son John C King, Miss Anna, and Mrs Robert Stauffer of Enon Valley.

Hannah King Andrew King Little Beaver Township Little Beaver John C. King Anna Robert Stauffer Enon Valley

Funeral for George E. Foulke at Monongahela City

The remains of George Eugene Foulke of 163 Green Street were taken to Monongahela City Monday at 10:25 AM for interment. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 PM at the family residence conducted by Dr E Higley of the First Methodist Episcopal church with many floral offerings from friends and lodges.

George Eugene Foulke Green Street Monongahela City E. Higley First Methodist Episcopal Church

Rev Geo B Evans to Preach Sunday at Central Christian

Rev George B Evans of Big Run Pennsylvania will preach Sunday morning and evening at Central Christian church on Long avenue. The church seeks a new pastor after Rev F M Biddle resigns to move to Wellsburg West Virginia. Evans is a candidate and unfamiliar to the city. A prior candidate, Rev Cardell of Hiram College, preached last Sunday. The committee plans three or four more candidates before a congregational meeting.

George B. Evans Big Run Butler Central Christian Church Long Avenue F. M. Biddle Wellsburg W. Va Evans Rev Cardell Hiram College

Lent Begins Wednesday March 4 Oyster Sale At Market

Lent begins Wednesday March 4. Ful ton Fish Market at 24 South Mill Street Central Market advertises a special oyster sale with solid meat oysters priced at 25 cents per quart.

Fulton Fish Market Central Market South Mill Street

Local residents head trips and returns across towns

John C Wallace leaves Wallace avenue for Philadelphia while Miss May Watkins sails to New York on business. Mrs Charles G Martin visits Volant for the day and Miss Ethel McKee returns from a visit with Miss Mildred Lee. Laura and Margaret Sankey return from weeks in Florida as families travel for health, business, and bereavement.

John C. Wallace Wallace Avenue Philadelphia May Watkins Lorain Avenue New York Charles G. Martin Crawford Avenue Volant Ethel McKee Mildred Lee Sharon Laura Margaret Sankey Florida F. C. McCreary Lathrop Street Anna Reynolds Eastbrook Nna McCullough Braddock Griffith Carlisle Street Harry E. J. Blanning Neshannock Avenue

At First Christian Church Saturday March 6

An item listing for an event at First Christian Church notes a price of 265c and a quantity 164t2, likely an auction or sale set for Saturday March 6. The readable fragment provides no further context on the event or its organizer.

First Christian Church Price

Judge voids $1 a day demurrage law in 1907 act

Judge John A. Evans of common pleas court No 3 ruled the 1907 Pennsylvania demurrage cap of $1 per day unconstitutional and in conflict with federal law. The case Pennsylvania Railroad v M D Coggins Co involved freight storage charges and could go to the Supreme Court after appeals.

New Castle Pittsburg John A. Evans Common Pleas Pennsylvania Railroad M. D. Coggins Company Judge Evans Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania Railroad Company M. O. Coggins Company Evans Congress State of Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Pretty look wins men to the altar says Holister's tea

An advertisement touts Holister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a quick path to a “clear sweet look” and a happy smile. It urges women to begin now and promises dramatic results, claiming many men will be led to marriage by this beauty aid sold by J. C. Wallace.

J. C. Wallace

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Social Current Events Circle ING Books Metzler Owens Studio Children’s Pictures Washington St Mayers Pr. L. D. Reading Circle Mr. Mefharlin T. S. S. Girls Y. P. C. U. Meeting Missionary Meeting Finest Chambray Ginghams Tures Beau White Stillman’s Isle Fancy Black Wom Union Lisle Dorset Taffeta Panama Beautiful Hee East Washington Street New Castle, PA Ners Biles E. Washington St Mr. Foulke Geo. B. Evans Queen Esther M. EB. Church Greer Music Hall Amsterdam Veach G. W. Veach & CO Washington Street
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