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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1908

Page

11

Large Stag Party Celebrates 50th Birthday in Crawford Ave Home

A surprise party for Joseph Ligo on his 50th birthday brought 36 guests to his Crawford avenue home. Attendees from nearby homes enjoyed euchre and games, then presented gifts including a diamond and pearl pin, a smoking jacket, and a leather arm chair. Distant guest Dr. R. Davis attended. luncheon followed late.

Joseph Ligo Crawford Avenue Mrs. Ligo Mr. Ligo J. M. Hanna

Local social scenes feature dinners and card parties

Mrs. John Anderson hosts D. of A Kensington dinner. Mrs. R. B. Jameson hosts the Girls club in honor of Miss Jean Norris. Mrs. O. H. P. Brown’s home hosts 2:30 pm event with various tea and card gatherings. Numerous marriages announced in the area including Miss Elsie Hilliard with Earl Huffman and Miss Alma Stevenson with Frank Cartwright, Youngstown.

John Anderson Pearson Street A. Kensington R. B. Jameson Girls” Club Jean Norris O. H. P. Brown North Mercer Street Elsie Hilliard Earl Huffman Alma Stevenson Hamilton Street Frank S. Cartwright County Line Street Youngstown J. 8. Martin Oak Street Charles Turner Card Club Utopia Club Thomas Book Alexander Hartman Croton Avenue Winona Club Eureka Hall William Smith Fairmont Avenue North Highland Euchre Club James Sadler East Division Street Kensington Olive Miller Pine Street Alfred Grant West Washington Street Coterie Club D. of D. of A. Kensington At Dinner. the Ladies of the Golden Eagle Sharon Lodge Harold Bleakley Neshannock Avenue

Nixon club gathering at Norris residence in Walnut Street

Meeting with Mr and Mrs J W Norris of Walnut street Tuesday evening the Nixon club spent several delightful hours in their home. Cards provided entertainment and at the end favors went to Mr and Mrs William Reader Mrs Edward Marshall and William Wolford. A lunch followed and brown and white decor enhanced the event. The club will meet again in two weeks at Mr and Mrs Seth Marshall home on East street.

J. W. Norris Walnut Street Nixon Club William Reader Edward Marshall William Wolford Seth Marshall East Street

Birthday party honors Fern Graham at Pittsburg Street home

A Monday celebration marking the third birthday of Fern Graham was hosted by Mr and Mrs John Graham on Pittsburg street. The party featured red, white and blue decorations and place cards with greetings. Guests included Mrs Jessie Broadbent and daughter Emily and son James Leary, Mrs Edward Rentz and daughter Frances, Mrs Beeler and daughter Donna.

John Graham Pittsburg Street Fern Jessie Broadbent Emily James Leary Edward Rentz Frances Beeler Donna

Temple Club Dance and Card Party at I O O F Hall

A large crowd gathered at the I O O F hall on Neshannock avenue for a Temple club dance and card party on Tuesday evening. Dancing ran from 8:30 to 12 with a short intermission for refreshments. The floor was in excellent condition and the event was a great success. the next party is planned shortly after Easter.

Neshannock Avenue Temple Club

Miss Greer Hosts Card Party For Guest Miss Kellogg

Miss Amanda Greer entertained a party of friends on Wednesday afternoon at cards in honor of Miss Edith Kellogg the house guest of Miss Florence Henderson. The event took place on North Jefferson Street and Brookline Mass connections were noted with courtesy greeting from Lincoln Avenue hosts.

Amanda Greer North Jefferson Street Edith Kellogg Brookline Mass Florence Henderson Lincoln Avenue

Guardians of America Initiates Five Members at McGoun Hall

Five candidates were initiated at the Guardians of America meeting in McGoun hall Tuesday evening. Several applications for membership were read and considered. The next meeting is scheduled in two weeks.

The Guardians of America McGoun Hall

Gilmore Dance Draws 60 Couples at Peerless Hall

More than 60 couples attended the Gilmore dance in Peerless hall on Tuesday evening. The music was excellent and guests from a distance were present, making the event notable for its atmosphere and turnout.

Peerless Hall

Easter Block Finishing and Dance at Woods Block

The Woods block will be finished by Easter, and an Easter dance will be held there. This announcement outlines upcoming improvements and a community event to celebrate completion.

Birthday Social Raises Over Thirty Dollars for Kohler School

Stevenson circle of the First Methodist Church hosted a birthday social at Mrs. Jesse Cooper's North Street home Tuesday evening. The event, led by committee members Laura Marquis W L Beal Shields and J Trusel Rutter Ross, featured music by Jesse Mockel, games and refreshments. Each guest contributed as many pennies as their age, with funds earmarked for Kohler School in India.

Stevenson First Methodist Church Jesse Cooper North Street Laura Marquis W. L. Beal Shields Jessie Mockel John Trusel Frank Rutter W. H

Miss Olive Miller Hosts S. A. R. and Edis Tsae Guests

Miss Olive Miller of Pine street entertained the S. A. R. girls and numerous young men at her home on Tuesday. Progressive games gave a prize to John Waddington, with tallies in flags. Sixteen guests enjoyed a tasty repast before departure. Miss Miller hosts the Edis Tsae group on Thursday evening.

Olive Miller Pine Street John Waddington Miss Miller Edis Tsae

North Jefferson couple host Tuesday night club gathering

Mr and Mrs Charles Greer of North Jefferson entertained the Tuesday night club on Tuesday evening with six hand euchre. Mrs H G Dean and William K Hugus won the club favors while Miss Mary Harris and C A McCready claimed the visitor's favors. Refreshments were served at the conclusion.

Charles Greer North Jefferson, Street H. G. Dean William K. Hugus Mary Harris C. A. McCready

P. O. E. Sisterhood Meets With Miss Blanche Love

The P. O. E. sisterhood was entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Blanche Love of Leasure Avenue. Each member shared a quotation from Sir Walter Scott a current event and a biographical fact. Miss Frances Foulke presented a paper on the Lady of the Lake historical background. The next meeting is set for April 14.

P. O. E. Sisterhood Blanche Love Leasure Avenue Walter Scott Frances Foulke

Picnic for Protected Home Circle Set at Rock Springs

The Protected Home Circle plans its annual picnic at Rock Springs on Thursday July 2. The event draws many members and is expected to be an important social occasion for the coming summer.

Protected Home Circle Rock Springs

Randolph Circle Plans Alumni Banquet At Methodist Church

The Randolph circle held their regular business meeting in the par lors of the First Methodist church Tuesday. Final arrangements for the S. R. S. N. alumni banquet were made. They will meet again next Tuesday.

Randolph Circle First Methodist Church

Mrs Beisel Hosts Friends For House-Guest Visit

Mrs Benjamin Beisel of Wallace Avenue will entertain friends Friday evening in honor of her house guest Mrs Harry Ow of Pittsburg and Miss Lena Hurtig of Boston Mass.

Benjamin Beisel Wallace Avenue Harry Ow Pittsburg Lena Hurtig Boston Mass

Higley Hosts First Methodist Choir Dinner Friday

Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Higley of North Jefferson Street will entertain the choir of the First Methodist Church Friday evening.

E. E. Higley North Jefferson Street First Methodist Church

Meeting Postponed for Edis Tsne Club

The Edis Tsne club meeting with Miss Agnes Burns of Pine Street, set for Friday afternoon, has been postponed.

Edis Tsne Club Agnes Burns Pine Street

Mrs George Pasters Hosts Nameless Club Social

Mrs George Pasters of Cumberland Avenue will entertain the Nameless club Friday evening at her home, hosting members for a social gathering with light refreshments and conversation.

George Pasters Cumberland Avenue

Farrell Appointed Postmaster at West Middlesex

President Roosevelt recommended the appointment of David Farrell as postmaster at West Middlesex. With no apparent Senate obstacle, the recommendation appears likely to be promptly confirmed by the Senate, following Senator Penrose's lack of opposition in Mercer County.

Roosevelt David Farrell West Middlesex Penrose Mercer County Senate Farrell

Pretty Function Honors Visitor At Cleveland Social

Miss Flossie Gregory of Cleveland visited and was feted by Miss Helen Jones and Henry Jones of Boyles Avenue. A Tuesday evening party featured red and white décor and a menu. Guests enjoyed 600 and music by Charles Fleming. Elizabeth Harvard sang.

Flossie Gregory Cleveland Helen Jones Henry Boyles Avenue Elizabeth Harvard Charles Fleming Emily Jones Josephine Biles Elizabeth Gardner Nellie McCormick Gladys Kelley Elisabeth Harvard Helen Boal Ada Carpenter Mésars Clayton Fleming PhilipGreer Ralph White Earl Morehead Horace Miller

Easter Dinner Club Hosts Chickens as Favors

Mr and Mrs J M McMillin hosted the East Side Kensington Dinner club on Tuesday at Court Street. Tiny chickens and rabbits were used as table favors with Easter decor. Elizabeth McMillin and Mrs Seth Marshall aided. Mr and Mrs W E Porter of Wallace Avenue to entertain the club in two weeks.

J. M. McMillin Court Street East Side Kensington Dinner Club Elizabeth McMillin Seth Marshall W. E. Porter Wallace Avenue

Notice to Woodmen Special Car for Warren

Notice to Woodmen states a special car for Warren Ohio will depart at 7 10 p m city time tonight March 26 W R Rogers clerk

Warren W. R. Rogers

Mercer Native Rev. Dr. Alexander Dight Dies at Worcester

Rev Dr Alexander Dight a native of Mercer has died at his home in Worcester Massachusetts. He was a respected clergyman and member of the community, with a long record of service in the church and local affairs.

Alexander Dight Mercer Worcester Mass

Entertaining young people at Mt. Pleasant home

A group of youths gathered at the Mt. Pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Booker for an afternoon of music games and luncheon. Attendees included Emma Gardner Myrtle Churchfield Bessie Aiken Sarah Sage Bessie Dungan May Tindall Grace Mayberry Jennie Booher Minnie Tanner John Kelly Fred Booher Ernest Wilkison John Cameron Herman Booher James Edwards Joseph Kelly Herman Reed George Churchfield Charles Kelly Samuel Tanner Lewis Reed William Kyle and Ford Aiken.

W. V. Booker Mt. Pleasant Emma Gardner Myrtle Churchfield Bessie Aiken Sarah Sage Bessie Dungan May Tindall Grace Mayberry Jennie Booher Minnie Tanner John Kelly Fred Booher Ernest Wilkison John Cameron Herman Booher James Edwards Joseph Kelly Herman Reed George Churchfield Charles Kelly Samuel Tanner Lewis Reed William Kyle Ford Aiken

Jolly Crowd entertained by Mrs VanHorn

Mrs Walter VanHorn of Cumberland avenue hosted the Jolly Crowd on Tuesday evening with card games as the diversion and refreshments provided. Out of town guests Miss Nellie Shaner and Miss Bessie Shaner of Leesburg attended, while Mr and Mrs Harry Brown of Mulberry street will entertain the club in two weeks.

Walter VanHorn Cumberland Avenue Nellie Bessie Shaner Leesburg Harry Brown Mulberry Street

Neal Dow Meeting At Craton Avenue Home

The Croton W C T U held a Neal Dow meeting at Mrs F M Jones home Craton avenue Tuesday afternoon Sketches of his life were read and local option was discussed The next meeting will be with Mrs Margaret Vandegrift.

Croton Neal Dow F. M. Jones Craton Avenue Margaret Vandegrift

N B I I Club Meeting At Miss Bessie Smith Home

Fortune telling was the principal diversion at the N B I I club meeting hosted by Miss Bessie Smith of North Jefferson street. Refreshments were served. Honor guest Miss Clara Hoye of Croton avenue, who will wed George Buhl Field April 8, attended.

N. B. I. I.club Bessie Smith North Jefferson Street Clara Hoye Croton Avenue George Buhl Field

Lady Maccabees to Hold Special Thursday Meeting

The Lady Maccabees announce a special session in their hall Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. The meeting is described as of special importance and will convene in the hall.

Lady Maccabees

Friends at Cards on Thursday Evening

A brief note mentions a small gathering of friends playing cards on Thursday evening in a casual social setting. No names or places are specified.

Miss Olive Knobloch Hosts Orchestra Club Evening

Miss Olive Knobloch of Court Street will entertain the Orchestra Club Thursday evening, providing a social gathering and musical program for members and guests in a local community setting.

Olive Knobloch Court Street Orchestra Club

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