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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

3

Joneses to Host Tenth Anniversary Dinner in Lyndal Street

A dinner Thursday night at J and Mrs W R Jones home in Lyndal street marked the second of a series honoring their tenth wedding anniversary. About 20 guests attended with pink and white decor, post dinner cards and music featuring Miss Winifred Lewis Miss Elizabeth Harvard Miss Blodwin Lewis William Harvard and C J Snyder.

W. R. Jones Lyndal Street Winifred Lewis Elizabeth Harvard Blodwin Lewis William Harvard C. J. Snyder

Carpet Rag Sewing Social at Mershimer Home

Social gathering Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mershimer on Spruce Street featured carpet rag sewing with about 30 friends. Old-time songs and a solo by Mrs. Hanson Aiken followed by a recitation, plus dancing. Grandma Pardoe, over 80, sewed a ball of carpet rags without glasses. Hostess aided by daughters Emma Marie and Laura, with many attendees listed.

Francis Mershimer Spruce Street Harson Aiken Grandma Pardoe Emma Marie Laura Harrison Swift Warnock Rou Lley Fisher Orr de d Sowash Mayne Re. Parsons Whalen Graham Newberry Elsie Paroe Pardoe Hollis

North Highland Euchre Club Ends Evening With Cards

Musical selections by Ella Smith entertained members of the North Highland Euchre club at the Rhodes home on Edgewood avenue Thursday evening. Cards were the diversion. William Smith won the most games. Refreshments followed before adjournment to Smith’s on Fairmont avenue.

Little Ella Smith North Highland Euchre Club Charles Rhodes Edgewood Avenue William Smith Fairmont Avenue

Ladies' League Adds Two Members at Updegraff Home

Members of the Ladies' league of the Protected Home Circle gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. H. H. Updegraff's home on Sheridan avenue. Two new members joined the group. A luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. William G. Fisher and Mrs. D. Updegraff. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. W. Anderson of South Mill street.

Ladies’ League of the Protected Home Circle H. H. Updegraff Sheridan Avenue William G. Fisher D. Updegraff W. Anderson South Mill Street

Belmont hostess entertains Jolly Crowd with cards and luncheon

Mrs William Cotton of Belmont Avenue hosted the Jolly Crowd with a charming luncheon and card session. The event featured Mrs Roberts of Mulberry Street as a guest, with another hosting planned in two weeks.

William Cotton Belmont Avenue Roberts Mulberry Street Hill

Mrs W W Clark Visits Miss Greene in West Washington St

Mrs William Wallace Clark of Ro ter spent several days with Miss Frances Greene of West Washington street and went to the Seventh ward Friday to stay with her aunt Mrs Rebecca Odes of West Madison avenue.

William Wallace Clark Roter Frances Greene West Washington Street Seventh Ward Rebecca Odes West Madison Avenue N. J. Potter Frank Armstrong Monaca Lyle Sutton Beaver Falls Lee W. Sutton Court Street William Daughtery Blaine ‘Street Youngstown Robert Fisher Chalmers Avenue

Suit Opening at Brown and Hamilton

Strawbridge and Clothier hosts a spring suit opening on Wednesday March 18. The event features junior Misses and ladies suits or skirts. Brown and Hamilton advertise the sale at 17815 and 1738t6 with the mention of Mr Sanderson attending.

Brown and Hamilton MR. Spring Wal Merry Widow Bob Evans

Informal Sewing Party at Fountain Inn

A group of about 20 girls assembled Thursday at the Fountain Inn as guests of Miss Frances Allen for an informal afternoon of sewing and social talk. A seasonable lunch was served and Miss Florence Whitaker invited the attendees to sew at her home next Thursday afternoon.

Fountaing Inn Frances Allen Florence Whittaker Young Street

Missionary Club Elects Officers at Oak Street Meet

The A. H. 8 S. E. missionary club held its first meeting at Miss May Gilbert's Oak street home. Officers elected include President Miss Alice Miles Vice president Miss Helen Adams Secretary Miss Sarah Thomas and Treasurer Miss Esther Jeffries. The next meeting will be at Miss Helen Adams Court street home next Tuesday.

S. E. Missionary Club May Gilbert Oak _ street Alice Miles Helen Adams Sarah Thomas Esther Jeffries Court Street

Delightful Rebekah Lodge Social Delights Town Guests

The Rebekah lodge hosted a charming social on Thursday with committee members Mrs. Richard Foster, Mrs. Ralph Hays, Mrs. Sisley, and Mrs. Laura Johnson. Several out of town guests attended and next week the group will entertain the Snarpsville lodge.

Rebekah Lodge Richard Foster Ralph Hays Sisley Laura Johnson Snarpsville Lodge

Pleasant Afternoon at Miss Alice Browns for Edis Tsae Girls

The Edis Tsae girls enjoyed sewing and social chat at Miss Alice Browns on Allen street followed by a luncheon. Miss Margaret Lloyd of Newton Falls attended as an out of town guest. Mrs Jennie Fleming of Elm street will entertain the group next Thursday afternoon.

Edis Tsae Alice Brown Allen Street Margaret Lloyd Newton Falls Jennie Fleming Elm Street

Thursday Afternoon Kensington Members Entertained

The Thursday After noon Kensington group was hosted by Mrs. John T. White on Smithfield Street. Mrs. James Sadler joined the group, and will host at her East Division Street home in two weeks.

Kensington John T. White Smithfield Street James Sadler East Division Street

Pretty Event Card Club At Wallace Home

Lincoln avenue hosts a Spoon club gathering Thursday with Mr and Mrs David C Wallace. Miss May Hoyt and John E Norris win handsome favors. Refreshments served. Mr and Mrs John B Norris to entertain the club in two weeks.

David C. Wallace Lincoln Avenue May Hoyt John E. Norris John B. Norris

Swastika Dance At Eureka Hall Draws Guests

Out of town guests from Youngstown Ellwood City and Wampum attended the Swastika dance in Eureka hall Thursday evening. Fully 88 couples were present and spent the evening in the usual pastime with excellent music.

Hedges Lyn Youngstown Messrs Shaner Ellwood City McAnlis Wampum Eureka Hall

Marriage Licenses Granted in Youngstown

Marriage licenses issued in Youngstown list Fred W. Graham and Grace May Hanes of the city and Daniel L. McKissick and Pearl M. Boulin of the city.

Youngstown Fred W. Graham Grace May Hanes Daniel L. McKissick Pearl M. Boulin

Fresh Eggs at 23 Cents Per Dozen Saturday

East Side Butter Co. offers strictly fresh eggs for 23 cents per dozen for Saturday. Mr Sanderson will display Strawbridge and Clother’s spring suits at the opening on Wednesday March 18. Brown and Hamilton, 17315.

Kensington Hosts Martha Washington Gathering

Mrs Barbara Genkinger of Butler Avenue welcomed Martha Washington Kensington members to a cordial Thursday afternoon at her spacious home. Guests included Mrs Harry Dunlap Miss Schmid Mrs Bartlett Mrs Zeigler and Misses Ivah Dart Iretta Dart Clara Hamilton. Granddaughters Ruth and Lillian Genkinger assisted.

Barbara Genkinger Butler Avenue Martha Washington Kensington Harry Dunlap Schmid Bartlett Zeigler Ivah Iretta Dart Clara Hamilton Ruth Lillian Genkinger

Local House Party Honors Wesley Reed Return

Mrs. Ira D. Leslie hosted a informal gathering on Thursday evening in Superior street to compliment Wesley Reed recently returned from Oregon. Games and luncheon framed the event with guests Grace Wilson Harriet Smith Mary Wright Grace Smith Fred Wilson Wesley Reed Charles Wright and Charles Fisher in attendance.

Wesley Reed Oregon Ira D. Leslie Superior Street Grace Wilson Harriet Smith Mary Wright Grace Smith Fred Wilson Charles Wright Charles Fisher

Birthday party planned by Sankey street circle

Mrs Everett Bartlett entertained the Stevenson Circle of the First Methodist church on Thursday evening. A birthday party was planned for Mrs Jesse Cooper on Tuesday March 24 at her home. A social hour with refreshments followed and Mrs W Ross of Falls street will be the next hostess.

Everett Bartlett Sankey Street Stevenson First Methodist Church Jesse Cooper W. Ross Falls Street

Quiet City Wedding Sees Hoover Weds Irwin at Home

Miss Margaret S Hoover of Sutton Street and Mr Michael Irwin of Chicago Heights Illinois wed Thursday at 4 PM in the home of Rev H M Burns Hamilton Street. The ceremony was unattended and the couple will reside at the groom s home in Chicago Heights Illinois.

H. M. Burns Hamilton Street Margaret S. Hoover Sutton Street Michael Irwin Chicago Heights Illinois Ill

Guardians of America Hold First Meeting in Mc Goop Hall

The Guardians of America met Thursday evening for the first time since their organization. Supreme president H. C. Hall and deputy Mr. Humes of Sharon attended. Another meeting is planned for Tuesday evening March 24.

Guardians of America McGoop Hall H. C. Hall Humes of Sharon

Physicians Club Hosts Dr James Blackwood on Pittsburg Street

Dr James Blackwood of Pittsburg street entertained the Physicians' club Thursday evening. A committee of Drs John Foster W A Worner and H G Dean was appointed to secure a suite of rooms for the meetings. Late in the evening refreshments were served.

James Blackwood Pittsburg Street Physicians’ Club John Foster W. A. Worner H. G. Dean

Cameron Brown Wedding in Edenburg and Sharon

Miss Ella Cameron of Edenburg and Mr. Lewis Brown of Sharon were married Thursday at the bride’s home. Brown, a conductor on the Sharon New Castle street railway, resides on North Irvine avenue in Sharon. They will honeymoon briefly and then establish a home in Sharon.

Ella Cameron Edenburg Lewis Brown Sharon New Castle Street Irvine Avenue

Miss Reeves and Colnot Attend The Red Mill Showing

Miss Marian Reeves of Boyles Avenue and Charles Colnot of Sheridan Avenue visited Pittsburg on Thursday evening to see The Red Mill at the Nixon theater.

Marian Reeves Boyles Avenue Charles Colnot Sheridan Avenue Pittsburg Red Mill Nixon Theater

Misses Anna and Ella McBurney Host Friday Evening

Miss Anna McBurney and Miss Ella McBurney of Highland Avenue will entertain a few friends Friday evening in an informal gathering at their home. The event emphasizes a quiet social visit with close acquaintances.

Anna Ella McBurney Highland Avenue

Immigrant Son Johnson Seen As Minnesota Governor Hope

Local notices note several residents visiting friends and illness reports including Mrs. J. F. McFadden and Miss Helena Greer. A reprinted St. Louis Post-Dispatch piece analyzes Gov. Johnson as the son of an immigrant and his broad appeal to native and foreign-born voters in Minnesota.

Johnson Minnesota Dunn Eseo Evo Cole United States Alee Republic

Steel rail fight halts new work over 1908 specs

The Pittsburg Post reports a dispute between steel rail makers and railroad managers over the 1908 specifications. United States Steel Corp reportedly refuses to fulfill more than 14 000 tons ordered by Pennsylvania, threatening delays in construction and repair on major systems. Officials plan a meeting of big railroad general managers to push for higher quality rails. Mills remain busy with existing orders to stay operating.

Pennsylvania Pittsburg Post United States Steel Corporation Steel Corporation

Why He Was Released From Jubbulpore Jail

The Jubbulpore jail superintendent cites Lazarus the cook who received two days in default of a two rupee fine. He was released the day of admission because the jail staff faced trouble far out of proportion to the likely effect of the punishment.

Jubbulpore Lazarus Westminster Gazette

Tea for Gout Advice From The Hospital

Tea is urged as a preventive against gout and as aid to uric acid excretion. It should be weak and freshly made. Avoid sweet fruits and use green vegetables freely, according to The Hospital.

Democratic ascent from aristocracy to democracy in two states

The text notes that Jackson marked the start of a democratic era by breaking caste barriers, led by a son of an immigrant. It anticipates Johnson’s potential revival of Democratic principles and successes, highlighting immigrant roots and party transformation.

Jackson Democratic Party Johnson

Body found in bushes near Niles with facial wound

Police found a man with a bullet wound to the cheek in Niles last night. He is believed to be a resident of Youngstown.

Niles Youngstown

Strictly Fresh Eggs Sold at Union Market

Advertisement notes eggs at 23 cents per dozen from Union Market located at No 25 Pittsburg street 17412. Includes health claims for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising natural bowel action and restored health with 35 cent tea or tablets by J C Wallace.

Union Market Pittsburg Street Hollister J. C. Wallace

Reverend Burns to Discuss The Church and Socialism

Rev H M Burns pastor of Grace M E church will discuss The Church and Socialism at Sunday evening service at 7 30 o clock The address echoes a previous Methodist meeting and is expected to draw a large attentive crowd He will repeat the discussion Monday at the Y M C A under sociology class auspices

H. M. Burns Grace M. EB Methodist Episcopal Preachers Burnss

Supper at First Baptist Church Slated for March 14

A church supper is set for Saturday evening March 14 from 6 to 8 at First Baptist Church. Tickets cost 25 cents. Proceeds support church programs. Location 17312.

First Baptist Church

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Margaret DeVenny Wimodausis Eva Fisher North Jefferae Wiris W Miles Amy Smith Wallace Ave Spalding and Metzler Euwers New York City Fountain Inn Missionary Club Rebekah Social East Side Butter Coo Hoover-Irwin Cameron-Brown J. F. McFadden Helena Greer Jane Hayden Bartram Avenue Samuel Cosel Rose David Roberts Fisher Block Louise Norton Kenton Strimater’s The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Mather Bros. Company East Washington Street Hulda Veach’s St. Patrick’s Day Watch G. W. Veach & CO Burns Archie Gordon North Mill Street Baldwin New York State Peck
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