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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

3

Engagement Announced At Card Party In Court Street

Miss Elizabeth McMillin hosted a Wednesday afternoon 2 30 engagement party at her Court street home to announce her engagement to Mr Clifford Chambers of North Liberty street Seventh ward. The event featured 500 with yellow hearts, a dinner fitting the color scheme, and a jonquil card announcing the couple. The couple, both popular locals, will wed in spring. The guest list included Misses Emma Brown Harriet Stevenson Sue Grace Mabel Frew Marian Fleming Marian Reeves Roberta Martin Florence Kennedy Helen Garvin Hazel Martin and others assisted by Mrs J M McMillin Mrs Robert Whitla Mrs Seth Marshall and Miss Katherine English.

Elizabeth McMillin Court Street Clifford G. Chambers North Liberty Street Seventh Ward Miss McMillin Chambers J. M. McMillin Robert Whitla Seth Marshall Katherine English J. Milton McMillin S.S. S&s William H. Chambers Masonic Fraternity Emma Brown Harriet Stevenson Sue Grace Mabel Frew Marian Fleming Marian Reeves Roberta Martin Florence Kennedy Helen Garvin Hazel Martin Maria Wilson Fred Clemens Grace Frethy Olive Johnston Nettie Lamm

Tuesday Night Club Meets at White Home

Mrs A W Harbison and E F Norris won the club favors while Mrs Ada Underwood and J N Martin took visitors prizes at the Tuesday Night club gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph R White of East Grant Street. A lunch followed the card game with out of town guest Mr McNamara of Buffalo. Mr and Mrs Charles Greer to entertain in two weeks at their North Jefferson Street residence.

A. W. Harbison E. F. Norris Ada Underwood J. N. Martin Joseph R. White East Grant Street Mr. McNamara Buffalo N. Y Charles Greer North Jefferson Street

Nixon club hosts progressive Pedro night in West Washington

Mr. and Mrs. John Earl entertained the Nixon club guests on Tuesday evening at their West Washington street home. Six tables were set for progressive Pedro with prizes won by Mrs. John Rae, Mr. and Mrs. E. Marshall, and Louis Wolford. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is planned for two weeks hence at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Norris of 50 North Walnut street.

Nixon Club John Earl West Washington Street Pedro John Rae E. Marshall Louis Wolford J. W. Norris North Walnut Street

Local couples view two plays in Pittsburg theaters

Mr and Mrs James Kerr Love of West Grant street and Dr and Mrs R B Jameson of Shaw street travelled to Pittsburg on Wednesday to see Montgomery and Stone in The Red Mill at Nixon Theatre and Frances Starr in The Rose of the Rancho at the Duquesne Theatre this afternoon and evening.

James Kerr Love West Grant Street R. B. Jameson Shaw Street Pittsburg Montgomery and Stone Red Mill Nixon Theatre Frances Starr Duquesne Theatre

Daughters of King Meet at First Presbyterian Church

The Daughters of King of the First Presbyterian church met Tuesday afternoon for their monthly meeting. Miss Anna Kreimendahl presented a paper on Missions in South America. Miss Kathleen Jenkins read a letter from the Laura Southerland school. Refreshments followed.

Daughters of King of the First Presbyterian Church Anna Kreimendahl South America Kathleen Jenkins R Laura Southerland

Library Association Holds March Meeting

The regular monthly business meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at 3. Mrs. Ford Kincaid of North Jefferson Street attended. The association will meet again on the second Tuesday of April.

The Library Association Ford Kincaid North Jefferson Street

Elsie Hollis to Wed Frank Swaydner in Pittsburg

Mrs. Elsie Hollis of North Jefferson street and Mr. Frank Swaydner of this city plan a Pittburg marriage next week.

Elsie Hollis North Jefferson Street Frank Swaydner Pittsburg

Guardians of America Meeting At Mc Goun Hall

The Guardians of America will meet Friday evening at 7 o'clock in Mc Goun hall.

The Guardians of America McGoun Hall

American Insurance Union St Patrick's Party Planned

The American Insurance Union will host a St Patrick's party Friday evening March 13. Ladies are asked to bring a pie. Everyone is invited.

Officers Elected At P. E. O. Meeting

The P. E. O. sisterhood elected and installed officers at a Tuesday gathering led by Miss Edna B. Young of Walnut Street. New members Mrs. Harry Dunlap and Miss Blanche Love were initiated. Officers named include President Miss Katheryne Foulke and Vice President Miss Iretta Dart with Lu cille VanGorder, Bertha Stearns, Bessie Crawford, and Frances Foulke filling secretary and guard roles.

P. E. O. Sisterhood Edna B. Young Walnut Street Sisterhood Harry Dunlap Blanche Love Katheryne Foulke Iretta Dart Lucille VanGorder Bertha Stearns Bessie Crawford Frances Foulke Anne Perry South Mill Street

Local Social Gatherings Chronicle

Miss Frances Allen hosts afternoon card party at Fountain Inn. Swastika Dancing club hosts event in Eureka hall. Charles Rhodes and wife entertain North Highland Euchre club on Edgewood Ave. Ladies league of Protected Home Circle meets Mrs. H. H. Updegraff. Mrs. Edward Bartlett hosts Stevenson circle of First Methodist. Mrs. Charles Parker hosts Winona club. Miss Alice Brown to entertain Edison Tea club on Allen St. Rachel Rebekah lodge plans social. Miss Ethel Wimner hosts Eureka club guests. Mrs. Barbara Genkinger to entertain Martha Washington Kensington. Luncheon at 161 Shenango St hosted by Mrs. J Calvin Ross and Mrs. M C Rose. Hall council No. 9 Guards of America to meet. Mrs. Mary Kerr entertains M. M. J. W. Kensington on West Falls St. Mr. and Mrs. D C Wallace entertain Spoon club on Lincoln Ave.

Frances Allen Fountain Inn Eureka Hall Charles Rhodes Edgewood Avenue North Highland Allen Street Edis Tsae Club Rachel Rebekah Lodge Ethel Wimner Eureka Club Barbara Genkinger Butler Avenue Martha Washington Kensington J. Calvin Ross M. C. Rose Shenango Street Hall Council Guards of America Mary Kerr West Falls Street

New Social Club Formed by Eight Girls in Mercer Street Home

Eight girls met at Miss Marian Hess’s South Mercer street home on Tuesday evening to form a social club. The group will meet biweekly for games and music. Officers elected: President Miss Edna Mcelver, Vice President Miss Marian Hess, Secretary Miss Marie Cole, Treasurer Miss Hattie Beck. Refreshments were served and a name will be chosen at the next gathering hosted by Miss Hattie Beck on Terrace avenue.

Marian Hess South Mercer Street Edna Mcelver Marie Cole Hattie Beck Terrace Avenue

Engagement announced for Miss Bleakley and Dr Habegger

New Castle readers learn of the engagement of Miss Margaret Bleakley daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Bleakley of Franklin Pennsylvania to Dr Louis E Habegger of Pittsburgh. Miss Bleakley has visited at the homes of Miss Margaret Kirk on Highland avenue and William Foltz on West Grant street.

New Castle Margaret Bleakley William J. Bleakley Franklin, Pa Louis E. Habegger Pittsburg

Monday Night Club Dance At Peerless Hall

The Monday Night club held a dance in Peerless hall with excellent music and many out of town guests. Dancing continued until a late hour. The girls of the club will give a leap year party Friday evening, March.

Garvin couple plans spring return from Hot Springs

Mr and Mrs B F Garvin of Shenango street announce they will leave Hot Springs Arkansas on March 16 to visit Chicago for about two weeks before returning home in the second week of April Local friends report their intended travel and timing.

B. F. Garvin Shenango Street Hot Springs Ark Chicago

Margaret DeVenny's Sixth Birthday Party Invites

Margaret DeVenny daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred DeVenny of Margaret Avenue will be six next Saturday. She has invited a number of young friends to celebrate with a daytime party at their home.

Margaret Fred DeVenny Margaret Avenue

St Patrick's party invites issued by Miss Effie Leslie

Miss Effie Leslie of North Mercer street issued invitations for a St Patrick's day party at the Wanatta house on North Jefferson street Tuesday evening March 17 at 8 o'clock. Three Greenville boys under 14 were arrested on a charge of breaking 38 panes of glass in a house.

Effie Leslie Mercer ‘Street Wanatta House North Jefferson Street Greenville

Make the Stomach Work with Miona Tablets

Advertises Miona stomach tablets to strengthen stomach muscles and walls for relief from indigestion bloating and flatulence. Claims rapid cure enabling unrestricted eating and targets headaches fullness and distress with a money back guarantee on a 50 cent box from George W. Clutton.

Miona George W. Clutton

Surprise Visit for Mrs Biddle Celebrated by Church Women

A Central Christian church ladies group hosted a surprise party for Mrs. Francis M. Biddle of Phillips Street. Nearly 100 guests attended with baskets of refreshments. Gifts included a linen tablecloth napkins silver thimble and money purse. Rev and Mrs Biddle plan to move to Wellsburg next week.

Francis M. Biddle Phillips Street Central Christian Church Biddle J. C. Wahls Rev

Rigel Court No 9 marks eleventh anniversary celebration

The Tribe of Ben Hur held a reception in their hall Tuesday to celebrate Rigel Court No 9's 11th anniversary. About 125 members attended with a reception committee, lunch, and an orchestral program. The court plans to make this an annual event, noting membership grew from 12–15 to 375 in eleven years.

Ben Hur Rigel Court No. 9 Rigel Court

Personal mentions from local towns and visitors

A long list notes births and returns including Bert Moore son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Rice of Croton avenue who has returned from Sharon. Several relatives and guests travel between Youngstown Pittsburg Warren Mercer Greenville Sharpsville A nop Ar nop Sharon and other nearby places.Notable visits include George H Burgess at the Y M C A and Dr E E Higley lecturing in Mercer. Francis King’s death brings relatives from Youngstown to this city.

Bert Moore Sharon Richard Hughes Lincoln Avenue Pittsburg Elyda Chambers North Liberty Street Youngstown Frank Knox S. B.curry Falls Street May Watkins Bower Suit Department New York Agnes Wallace Wallace Avenue Mercer W. P. Felch Sheridan Avenue Warren McNamara Buffalo N. Y E. E. Leavy Highland Avenue Leslie Johnson Quest Street John A. McNary Greenville Charles McKnight Sharpsville E. E. Higley First Methodist Church Second United Presbyterian Church George H. Burgess Young People’s Missionary Movement Abraham Kimberly Frank Fear Francis King Clark Arnop, Pa Danforth John K. Hess Shields Centennial Street

Deaths of the Day in Volant and Nearby Cemeteries

Funeral services were held for James S. Collins at his Volant residence with Rev. Leatherman and Rev. Smith officiating. Interment followed in Volant cemetery. Lloyd Clark, son of the late Oliver Clark, was buried at Pulaski cemetery after services at King’s Chapel. Rosa Allen died at a P and L E crossing and her funeral will be at Second Baptist Church. No park opening plans announced for Avon Park this season.

James S. Collins Volant C. G. Leatherman Bethany Lutheran Church Smith Methodist Church of Collins Salem Lutheran Church Fay Lloyd Clark Oliver Clark A. J. Clark Pulaski Road King's Chapel Pulaski Cemetery Rosa Allen South Mill Street Second Baptist Church

The Japanese Girl Delights Greer Music Hall Crowd

The operetta The Japanese Girl by the Queen Esther Circle drew about 400 at Greer Music Hall Tuesday. Miss Winifred Lloyd starred as O Hanus San with strong support from Cassie Johns and Angeline Sickafuse. The chorus of 30 and a varied program including fan dance and three Little Maids encore impressed the audience. a repeat performance was tentatively discussed.

Greer Music Hall Queen Esther M. E. Church O Hanu San Winifred Lloyd O Tori-Kayo O Hanu Nora Dora Twinn Velma Bertha Bahra Dora Keagy Fantana Miss Bahra Bronwen Jenkins Sadie Powell Cassie Johns Hazel Wilson Mary Martha Bigley Katie George Charlotte Ashmore Helen Westlake Jane Edmunds Charles Pearce Jeannette Shaner George Westlake Harry Davis Charles Hillier J. Paul Moseley John Alexander Frank Harlan Almon Shaffer George Sherman Mary Bigley Mary Thomas Lina Perry Leota Perry Sue Cramer Margaret Alexander Annie Davis Katie Thomas Harriet Fielding Elizabeth Sharp Edna Culver Henrietta Lightner Martha McNeil Ella Waddington Alice Reese Miss Waddington Miss Huston

Meat sale notice at A I Wachs store

Meat sale advertised for Friday and Saturday only at A I Wachs 28 W Long Ave with Union phone 295 X. Items include ham 10c lb pork loins roast 10c lb best chuck roast and steak 10c lb round steak 12 1 2 c leaf lard 10c lb and home made sausage 10c. Local residents urged to visit the shop.

A. I. Wachs Long Avenue Union

Henry Adams Held for Court on Defrauding Charge

Henry Adams was held for the June term to answer a defrauding charge against boarding house keeper Anna Moffatt. He waived a hearing before Alderman Ranney yesterday on the charge.

Henry Adams Alderman Ranney Anna Moffatt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mather Charles T Hulda Veach’s Veach John Bower Washington Street Fyascad Theatre South Mill ST Statinee Daily W.c. Welker Lawrence Savings and Trust Bell Phone DR. Likens Mercer Street Pittsburg Theatres King American Insurance Union New Social Club Mather Bros. Company East Washington Street Mrs. Biddle Jesse Rice Croton Avenue Mr. Collins Mrs. Allen Avon Park Hanu San Kitu San Kayo Chaya Chaye Tori Kayo Dora Miss Knowall Cheres Mademoiselles America Corn Products Mfg. CO F. S Hyson Japan Santos Baker's Chocolate Howard Munnell Pittsburg Street Union Station R. L. Matthews Electric Company Bell Mahoning W. S. Foltz Samuel Foltz George Greer First National Bank PENNA St. Mary’s Dramatic Society St. Mary’s Winter Brothers M. C. Winter’s Ohio Dr. Sabine Graduate School of Applied Science Harvard University Raven School
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