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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

3

Large Luncheon Brightens Shenango Street Home

A Thursday afternoon luncheon at Mrs. J. C Ross’s Shenango street home drew about 75 guests with two hostesses Mrs. M. C. Rose and others. St Patrick decor themes featured tulips hya cinths green place cards and conundrums tied with green ribbon. Activities included six hand euchre flinch and social chatter with shamrock tallies.

J. C Ross Shenango Street M. C. Rose Park Avenue Shamrocks C. W. Haus Felix Guenthe Anna Miller Lucille VenGorder Lyda Pomeroy Anna Bender

Local social entertainments planned by residents

Miss Gladys Fulkerson, Mrs. BE. L. Smith, Miss Edna B. Young, Miss Margaret Kirk and others host small gatherings at homes for clubs and cards. The American Women's guild plans a St Patrick party. Mr. and Mrs. J H Frew will entertain the Highland United Presbyterian church choir.

Gladys Fulkerson North Jefferson Street First Methodist Church Elizabeth McMillin Court Street American Women’s Guild BE. L. Smith Wallace Avenue Edna B. Young Walnut Street Margaret Kirk Highland Aenue X. Y.Z American Insurance Union J. H. Frew Moody Avenue Highland United Presbyterian Church

Local couple returns from wedding trip to Cleveland date

Mr and Mrs George Holsinger have returned from a wedding trip to Cleveland and other places of interest. They will reside at the groom's home on North Mercer Street after their marriage this month.

George Holsinger Mies Sadie Gibson Cleveland Mercer Street

Book Club Meeting At Mrs Trelfall’s Home

A large turnout of Circulating Book club members met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J. D. Trelfall’s Boyles Avenue home. Members exchanged books and enjoyed refreshments after the meeting.

Circulating Book Club J. D. Trelfall Boyles Avenue

Stevenson circle meeting at First Methodist church

The Stevenson circle of the First Methodist church will meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Everett Bartlett of 8 Sankey Street. The hour is 7:30.

Stevenson First Methodist Church Everett Bartlett Sankey Street

Afternoon Whist Club meeting canceled due to illness

Illness in the family of Mrs. Tee R. Gordon of North Mer cer street caused the Afternoon Whist club to fail to meet on Wednesday.

Tee R. Gordon North Mercer Street

Olives on sale at McKee Grocer for 10 days

W R McKee grocer at 19 South Mill street advertises queen olives at 35 cents per quart and manzanilla olives at 25 cents per quart for the next ten days.

W. R. McKee South Mill Street

Pretty Dinner For Associates In Kingston

The D. of A. Kingston group met at Mrs. Charles Hopwood’s Waldo Street home for an all day social. A noon dinner featured pink and white decor and an appetizing menu. Mrs. William Graham won the donkey tail game prize, and a linen gift was presented to the hostess. An invitation to meet Mrs. John Anderson in two weeks was accepted.

D. of A. Kensington Charles Hopwood Waldo Street William Graham John Anderson

Carnation Kensington Enjoys St Patrick Day Luncheon

The Carnation Kensington group spent a pleasant Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Elmer Rice of Pittsburg Street. St Patrick day decorations and green lanterns set the mood for a luncheon served late, with Mrs. John Owens and Miss Pearl Rice aiding. In two weeks Mrs. Owens of the Fisher block will host. Guests shared a drink from the nausi cup amid merriment.

Carnation Kensington Elmer Rice Pittsburg Street John Owens Miss Pearl Rice Fisher Block Kensington

Ayers and Black Tie the Knot in Erie Ceremony

Miss Gertrude Ayers and Charles Wallace Black were married in Erie this evening by Rev. Osborne. After a brief wedding trip they will reside temporarily with Mr. Black's parents, as reported by the Mercer correspondent.

Gertrude Charles Ayers Charles Wallace Black T. A. Black Erie Osborne Mr. Black Mercer

Hartman Hosts Name Less Club Euchre Evening

Mr and Mrs Alexander Hartman of Croton avenue entertained the Name less club Wednesday evening Euchre was the diversion and the prizes were awarded to Mrs J W Sankey and Mrs Lyda Pitzer Refreshments were served after which the members adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs George Past ers of Cumberland avenue.

Alexander Hartman Croton Avenue Euchre J. W. Sankey Lyda Pitzer George Pasters Cumberland Avenue

First Session of Social Club Delights Local Guests

True to expectations the first meeting of the enchre club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Craw shaw on South Jefferson street Wednesday evening proved a delightful function. Six euchre tables were set with Mrs. John Earl and Miss Gertrude Clark winning prizes. Green and white decorations marked the approaching St Patrick's day. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Henry and Miss Ethel Allen. Mrs. Sarah Kissinger will host in two weeks.

Richard Crawshaw South Jefferson Street John Earl Gertrude Clark Henry Ethel Allen Sarah Kissinger North Street

Ladies Aid elect officers at First Baptist church meeting

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church met on Wednesday after noon and elected officers: President Mrs H H Updegraff Vice president Mrs Hannah Waddington Secretary Mrs Nannie Alford Treasurer Mrs Carrie Highman.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the First Baptist Church H. H. Updegraff Hannah Waddington Nannie Alford Carrie Highman

Wimodausis Posts Schedule for Saturday Meeting

Wimodausis held its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon in the Masonic temple. An additional session is scheduled for Saturday at 3 30 o clock in the afternoon.

Masonic Temple

Miss Garvin Triumphs At City Card Party

Miss Helen Garvin won the card party hosted by the street association on Wednesday afternoon and received a pretty reward for her success.

Helen Garvin Elizabeth McMillin Court Street

Social club theatre party at Mill Street home

Mrs Charles Rigby entertained the Social club on Wednesday evening at a theatre party on Mill Street. Guests included Mrs T A Williamson Mrs Audley Stright Mrs James Lowe Mrs James Lotus Mrs P E Stevenson Mrs Stella Wardman Mrs C E Barnes Mrs P E Ryan and Mrs C Rigby.

Charles Rigby Mill Street T. A. Williamson Audley Stright James Lowe James Lotus P. E. Stevenson Stella Wardman C. E. Barnes P. E. Ryan C. Rigby

Supper At First Baptist Church Event Listing

A church supper is set for Saturday evening March 14 from 5 to 8 at First Baptist. Tickets are 25 cents. Location listed as 17312.

First Baptist Church Veach

St Patrick's Party and Suit Opening Notices

A community notice invites everyone to a St Patrick's party Friday evening March 13 with ladies asked to bring a pie. It also advertises a suit opening Wednesday March 18 featuring Brown and Hamilton and special $25 suits on display.

Brown and Hamilton

Local Residents Report Safe Arrival in Naples

Friends in the city received ecards from Mr and Mrs 8S D Long and family of Falls Street announcing a safe landing at Naples after a rough voyage. They say they had a pleasant time and will travel abroad for several weeks more.

Winona Club Meeting Postponed Due to Illness

The Winona club meeting set for this evening with Mrs. Charles Parker of Superior street is postponed because of a family illness. The next gathering will occur in two weeks with Mrs. Alexander Hartman of Croton avenue.

Winona Club Charles Parker Superior Street Alexander Hartman Croton Avenue

Aiken-Croston Wedding Ties Hoquiam and Aberdeen

The marriage of Miss Croston of Hoquain Wash and John Aiken of Aberdeen Wash formerly of this city occurred Wednesday evening at the bride’s mother Mrs Thomas Croston home.

Miss Croston Hoquain Wash John Aiken Aberdeen Thomas Croston

Pretty dinner honors friends at Gibson home

Mrs. George M. Gibson hosted a 6 o clock dinner at her Croton avenue home. Carnations formed the centerpiece and an excellent menu was served. Honor guests included Mrs. William Taylor Mrs. Francis Klinefelter Mrs. Hannah Wagner Mrs. J. O. Johnson and Mrs. C. W. Foulke. Mrs. Rebecca Chapman Mrs. Gibson's mother attended despite illness. Out of town guest Mrs. J. A. Hume of Pleasantville also joined.

George M. Gibson Croton Avenue Gibson J. A. Hume Pleasantville

Mrs Wallace Hosts Informal Tea for Rochester Guest

Mrs William Wallace of Rochester entertained about a dozen intimate friends of honor guest Miss Frances Greene of West Washington Street on Thursday afternoon. Tea was served before departure, and Mrs Wallace is formerly Miss Ethel Maddock of this city.

William Wallace Rochester Frances Greene West Washington Street Wallace Ethel Maddock

Rhodes Place Family to Sail for Extended Abroad Trip

Mr and Mrs Edward King with daughters Anna Margaret and Frances Bush of Rhodes Place will sail from Boston on April 21 aboard the Ivernia for an extended trip abroad lasting several months.

Edward King Anna Margaret Philip Frances Bush Rhodes Place Boston Ivernia

Guardians of America Meet Tonight at TeGoun Hall

The Guardians of America will gather at 7 o'clock this Thursday evening in the TeGoun hall for a local meeting.

Guardians of America teGoun Hall

Vesper Services at First Christian Church in Yr CA

Vesper services are set for next Sunday afternoon at the First Christian Church from 4 to 5 o'clock. Mrs J S Martin presides with assistance from Mrs W E Porter and Mrs Margaret Speer Gibson. Mr Harris, choir director, will lead special music. Miss Grace Erhardt, secretary, will give the address, while attending a missionary convention in Pittsburg.

First Christian Church J. S. Martin Association W. E. Porter Margaret Speer Gibson Harris Grace Erhardt Pittsburg

Realty Transfers in Shenango and Nearby Townships

Realty transfers show multiple parcels changing hands across Shenango, Wilmington, Union, Ma honing and other townships with prices ranging from $1 to $2,500. Notable moves include Charles G. Long to Leslie A. Johnston in Shenango for 2500 and Laura J. Falle to Katherine A. Rice in the Second ward for 650. Other transfers list buyers and sellers in Fifth and Seventh wards and Ma honing areas with small payments recorded.

Charles G. Long Leslie A. Johnston Shenango Township Leonard M. Uber Emery Fifth Ward William Boozel Jacob Moose Wilmington Township Jacob K. Whitmer Ike M. Hartzell Union Township Anna G. Robinson David D. Rhodes William D. Smith Porter A. Smith Lizzie A. Davies Eliza M. McBride George Book Ora Wright Mahoning Township W. Book Safi Ali George Russell Ali Laura J. Falle Katherine A. Rice

West Side W C T U Pie Social Planned

The West Side W C T U announces a pie social on Friday evening March 13 at the home of Mrs Monroe on Lee Avenue West Side. Everyone is invited.

West Side Lw Ue Monroe Lee Avenue

Linen Sale At Brown And Hamilton’s

All who need linens may attend a two day sale at Brown and Hamilton’s on Tuesday and Wednesday March 17 and 18.

Brown and Hamilton’s

School Reports From Gaston and Pleasant Hill Schools

Gaston school room 1 reports 41 enrolled, 96 percent attendance, lists students with perfect or near perfect attendance and those missing days. Teacher Della Dicks signs. Gaston school room 2 lists 22 enrolled, 99 percent attendance, teacher Pansy Houk. Pleasant Hill school lists students and teachers Braden Houk.

Gaston School Sullivan Foustas Cassie Marine John Marine Adam Farelli Edwin Perry George Gaston Roy Fléeger Lillie Mottle Mary Pascoe Rose Fringell Elizabeth Fringell Mae McClafferty Lillie Staph Jennie Staph Willa Lyman Elmer Yoho Earl Yoho Charles Fringell Frank Fringell Harold Good Ernie Parnell Lonella Wright Elizabeth Eckles Mary Esposito Julia Staph Levi Parks Della Dicks Catherine Irwin Nettie Cameron Rosie Eckles Stella Gregory Helen Cameron Jennie Ross Maud Gregory Budd Fleeger Louie Parrott Reuben Cameron Lyle Gaston Ralph Fleeger Carl Wright Earl Keast John Gaston Alexander Irwin Nick Ross Tony Marino Bertha Esposito Tony Staph Pansy Houk Pleasant Hill Fannie Jones Belle Lutton James Patterson George Jones Daniel Cameron Harry Cameron Frederick Cameron Johnie Lutton Edward Strawhecker Carl Galice Philip Stanthorne Herman Meyer Catharine Shaffer Charles Reed Braden Houk

Ellwood City Residents Named in Local Notices

The list includes Andrew L. McElwain Ellwood City Annie Hamilton Ellwood City Louis C. Brown cer scecs New Castle Ella M. Cameron Edenburg Harry Whiting Edenburg Mary E. McCreary chvine Eastbrook.

Andrew L. McElwain Ellwood City Annie Hamilton Louis C. Brown Cerscecs New Castle Ella M. Cameron Edenburg Harry Whiting Mary E. McCreary Chvine Eastbrook

John Electric Co Moves to New Mercer Street Block

The John Electric Co has relocated from 17 South Mill Street to the first floor of the new Greer block on Mercer Street. New styles and colors in suits announced at Hamilton store. opening noted with 1671f and 173tb references.

South Mill Street Greer Block Mercer Street

Free Trial Of ANTI-PILL For Digestive Ailments

This advertisement offers free trial of ANTI-PILL a remedy developed by Dr J S Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska for constipation heartburn indigestion sour stomach and bilious headaches. Readers may present the coupon and a name address slip at John F Neelys drug store to receive a trial package free with the aim of building customers for future sales.

J. S. Leonhardt Lincoln Neb John F. Neely

Local Patients And visitors Note Health In Community

Birth announced to Mr and Mrs William Sloss of Neshannock avenue a daughter. Ralph Mitchell of Blaine street recovers from mumps. A E Kerr of Chestnut street improves while recovering from typhoid fever. Miss Bessie Herbold of Park avenue returns from Pittsburg visit. Mrs Leslie Johnson of Quest street returns from Greenville. William F Moody of Delaware avenue improves after typhoid threat. Mrs E H Grace spends Wednesday with relatives in Youngstown. Mrs William Wolford of Butler visits her brother Fred Wolford. Mrs James M Gilliland and children return from Sharon visit. Wallis Gaggert visits sister Mrs William Burns in Sharon. Grant W Atwood of South Sharon returns from visit with friends. Misses Ray and Bessie Durant return from Chestnut street visit with Youngstown friends. Joseph Reiber returns to Davenport Iowa after visit with his parents on Carlisle street. Katheryne Hartzell of North Beaver street goes to Pittsburg to visit her sister. Friends of Mrs William Leicht of Spruce street regret her typhoid illness is critical. Mrs J D Shepard of Saegerstown seriously ill with heart trouble at daughter Mrs Clifton Ingals home in Division street. Mrs G W Daugherty and little son

Ralph Mitchell Blaine Street A. E. Kerr Chestnut Street Bessie Herbold Park Avenue Pittsburg Leslie Johnson Quest Street Greenville William F. Moody Delaware Avenue E. H. Grace W. Cosgar Youngstown Willian Wolford Butler Fred Wolford Neshannock Avenue James M Gilliland Sharon Wallis Gaggert William Burns Grant W. Atwood South Sharon Ray Bessie Durant Joseph Reiber Davenport William Reiber Carlisle Street Katheryne Hartzell North Beaver Street William Leicht Spruce Street J. D. Shepard Saegerstown Clifton Ingals Division Street G. W. Daugherty

Local visitors return home amid city engagements

Russell and Mrs. Fisher's guests have returned to their home in the city. Mrs. H W Hays and her children Ida and Harold Gasset Franklin are visiting Mr and Mrs Edward Fink of Garfield Avenue. Mrs. Lillie A Brown, who has spent the year in northern Kansas, will leave this week for Montour Ja and then Lima Ohio before returning home.

Lillie A. Brown Kansas Montour Lima

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Stevenson Circle Whist Club Biles RILES East Washington Street Euwers New York City MR. Spring Merry Widow Bob Evans Theatre Party Croston-Aiken Rachel Rebekah Sharpsville Charles T Pie Social The John Electric Co William Sloss Mellin’s North Mill Street Water Company Hulda Veach’s Owens Studio Washington St S. H. Norris Mr. Norris
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