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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1908

Page

3

College Students Return Home for Spring Vacation

A number of students have left colleges and seminaries to spend spring vacation with their families in the city. Westminster College closes Thursday, bringing many young folks home. Elizabeth Jameson returns from Smith College to North Jefferson street. Margaret Moore returns from Dr Jesse Moore's home on North Jefferson street.

Westminster College Elizabeth Jameson Smith College Northampton David Jameson North Jefferson Street Margaret Moore Jesse Moore

Alumni Banquet Plans and Social Hosts Named

The Slip pery Rock Alumni association schedules its fifth annual banquet in the I. O. O. F. hall. Mrs W G Eckles entertains Kensington members at Park avenue. N T B girls visit Miss Hazel Webster on Pine street. American Woman's guild guests are Mrs William Farrington of Sharon with Miss Emma Royce hosting T H E girls on Lincoln Avenue. Mrs W H Watson and Mrs William Allen entertain Martha Washington Kensington at the former’s home. Florence Henderson hosts X Y Z girls on Lincoln Avenue. Mrs Benjamin Beisel entertains for Mrs Harry Ow on Pittsburg Avenue, Lena Hurtig of Boston attends. Helena auxiliary of First Presbyterian meets at 8. Rev and Mrs B E Higley entertain First Methodist choir at their North Jefferson street home.

Slippery Rock State Normal School I. O. O. F. Hall W. G. Eckles Park Avenue Kensington Hazel Webster Pine Street American Woman’s Guild William Farrington Sharon Emma Royce Lincoln Avenue W. H. Watson Pittsburg Street William Allen Martha Washington B. E. Higley First Methodist Church North Jefferson Street

Dunlap Couple Mark 50th Anniversary at Avalon Church

On April 9 1858 Rev C H Dunlap and Mrs Dunlap wed and the two receptions at the Avalon church will celebrate their 50th anniversary. The church members prepare decorations and invite friends from near and far to greet the pastors and Mrs Dunlap. Dunlap formerly led the First Presbyterian church of this city where many friends will join the celebration.

C. H. Dunlap Dunlap First Presbyterian Church

Two Women Travel to New York Then North Carolina

Mrs. George Pearson of East Street and Mrs. Ada Underwood of North Mill Street left Thursday for a several weeks stay in New York. From there Mrs. Underwood will go to North Carolina to remain until June with her son.

George Pearson East Street Ada Underwood North Mill Street New York

Governor Guild Restless Night. Condition Unchanged

Boston dispatch notes at 9 o clock a m the Guild residence prints Governor Guild passed a restless night with his condition unchanged the report comes from the governor’s residence and adds no improvement in his health.

Boston Guild

Spring Wedding Announced for Miss McKinley and Mr Welch

The engagement of Miss Bessie McKinley of West Washington street to Mr Edgar Cunningham Welch of Grove City is announced with a spring wedding planned. Miss McKinley is the daughter of Mrs Sarah McKinley and Mr Welch is a traveling salesman for Arbuthnot and Stephenson of Pittsburgh. After a wedding trip they will reside in Grove City.

Bessie McKinley West Washington Street Edgar Cunningham Welch Grove City Sarah McKinley Mr. Welch Charles H. Welch Arbuthnot and Stephenson Drygoods Pittsburg

Delightful Card Club Gathering At Mrs Wilson’s Home

The 8 8 58 Card club met at Mrs Marie Wilson’s Highland Avenue home for a 500 game. After a brisk contest, Miss Helen Garvin and Clifford Chambers won favors. Tables were later used for a choice collation. Miss Grace Frethy of Blaine Street will entertain the club Friday evening April 3.

Marie Wilson Highland Avenue Helen Garvin Clifford Chambers Grace Frethy Blaine Street

Miss Sara Dana Falls Guests Circulating Book Club

Miss Sara Dana Falls attended the Circulating Book club gathering hosted by Mrs. A W Harbison of East Street on Wednesday afternoon. She performed selections, the usual book exchange occurred, and refreshments followed. Mrs. Charles H Johnson of Highland Avenue will entertain the club in two weeks.

Sara Dana Falls A. W. Harbison East Street Charles H. Johnson Highland Avenue

W. S. P. Card Club Hosts Euchre Meeting

Visitors gathered at Mrs. John Foster's home on North Mercer Street for a Wednesday afternoon W. S. P. Card Club session featuring six hand euchre. A suitable lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. Hood, staying with Mrs. George Hoelzle, was the sole out of town guest.

W. S. P. Card Club John Foster North Mercer Street Hood George Hoelzle

Marriage of Miss Elsie Hilliard and Mr Earl Hoffman

The couple will be married Thursday at 7 30 PM in the home of Rev W G McConnell. Miss Nettie Hilliard of Butler a sister of the bride will attend. After the ceremony they will move to their newly furnished home in the Preston block.

Elsie Hilliard Earl Hoffman W. G. McConnell Nettie Hilliard Butler Preston Block

Card party honors Edith Kellog at North Jefferson home

Mrs Elder Rhodes and Mrs Quincy McBride attended a Wednesday afternoon card party hosted by Miss Amanda Greer on North Jefferson street to honor Miss Edith Kellog of Brookline Massachusetts.

Elder Rhodes Quincy McBride Amanda Greer North Jefferson Street Edith Kellog Brookline Mass

Lady Macabees Masquerade Draws Town Crowd

A large masquerade hosted by the Lady Macabees at Woodman hall drew over 50 attendees. Guests, masked, paired by lunch-card numbers for a 10 30 grand match, with prize winners Mrs J W Sankey and Mrs Anna Bailey in comic costumes receiving sweet pea bouquets.

Frank Churchfield BE. C. Porter Lyda_ Pitzer Charles Biles Mary Rhodes J. W. Sankey Anna Bailey

Deaths of the Day Mrs Emilie Crawford Bartlett

Mrs Emilie Crawford Bartlett of Philadelphia died Tuesday night from a stroke. Born in New Castle, she was daughter of the late John Crawford. She leaves husband two sons a daughter and her mother Mrs Elizabeth Crawford of Philadelphia and a brother John Crawford of California. Remains to be brought to New Castle for burial in the Crawford plot at Greenwood cemetery with services at the cemetery on arrival of the 9 45 train.

Emilie Crawford Bartlett New Castle Philadelphia John Crawford Elizabeth Jones Crawford California Crawford Greenwood Cemetery Pennsylvania

Remains of Andrew E Dodds Interred in Greenwood Cemetery

Andrew E Dodds who died in Warren was buried Thursday morning at Greenwood cemetery. He was born August 12 1872 in Vernon Wisconsin and was the son of Rev James Dodds of New Wilmington. He is survived by sisters Miss Florence Dodds Pittsburg Miss Laura Dodds Wilmington township and brothers Arnott Dodds Lawrenceville Ky and L Dodds Titusville.

Andrew E. Dodds Warren Greenwood Cemetery James Dodds New Wilmington Vernon, Wis Florence Dodds Pittsburg Laura Dodds Wilmington Township Arnott Dodds Lawrenceville L. Dodds Titusville

Funeral services for infant Jennie B Cross

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Cross home for Jennie B Cross infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cross of 5 Blunston avenue. Rev J L Stratton pastor of Croton avenue M E church officiated. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery with four pallbearers Viola Means Gertrude Smith Ollie Lowers and Mabel Fox.

Jennie B. Cross William Cross Blunston Avenue J. L. Stratton Croton Avenue M. E Greenwood Cemetery Viola Means Gertrude Smith Ollie Lowers Mabel Fox

Mil Holyoke Delegate at Vassar Debating Week

Miss Mary Vandivort daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Vandivort of Milton street is a Mt Holyoke College senior spending the week at Vassar College Poughkeepsie New York as a delegate of the Mt Holyoke Debating club.

Mary Vandivort Alfred Vandivort Milton Street Mt. Holyoke College Vassar College Poughkeepsie N. Y Mt. Holyoke

Whitlings Host Reception at Sandy Lake Card Party

Mr and Mrs W H Whitling of Richelieu avenue returned from Sandy Lake where they were honored guests at a large reception and card party hosted Tuesday evening by Mr and Mrs W A Whitling.

W. H. Whitling Richelieu Avenue Sandy Lake W. A. Whitling

Local social event marks departure plans in city

Mrs. William Ferring ton of Sharon entertained guests Friday afternoon. The group will leave the city on the 12:30 car from Mill and Washington streets.

American Woman's Guild William Ferrington Sharon Mill and Washington Streets

Funeral for Patrick J. Mooney on Saturday at St Marys

The funeral for Patrick J. Mooney of State street, who died Wednesday noon, will be held Saturday morning at 9 o clock at St Marys church. Interment follows in St Marys cemetery. He is survived by one daughter Sister Catherine Baptist of the St Candice school in Pittsburg and one brother Daniel Mooney of Boston.

Mr. Mooney Patrick J. Mooney State Street St. Mary’s Church St Mary's Cemetery Catherine Baptist St. Candice School Pittsburg Daniel Mooney Boston

Obituary Notice for I N Pearson and Cecelia Llewellyn

Word reached relatives of the death of Hon. I N Pearson a former resident who died in Macomb Illinois He was born in Centerville Butler County in 1842 youngest of several children He later served as secretary of state Funeral time not specified The funeral of Mrs Cecelia Llewellyn will be held Friday at 2 PM at 18 East Home Street Interment at Graceland Cemetery

I. N. Pearson Macomb Ill Centerville Butler County Illinois Cecelia Llewellyn East Home Street Graceland Cemetery

Carnation Kensington Club Reports Meeting Note

The Carnation Kensington club met yesterday with Mrs. John Owens of the Fisher block. The next meeting is set for two weeks later at Mrs. John Sullivan's Taylor street home.

Carnation Kensington Club John Owens Fisher Block John Sullivan Taylor Street

Hugus to Attend Michigan Alumni Banquet in Pittsburg

William K. Hugus of Shaw Street will attend the University of Michigan alumni banquet at the Union Club in Pittsburg on Friday evening.

William K. Hugus Shaw Street University of Michigan Union Club Pittsburg

Sale of Personal Property by Executrix at 28 Allen Street

The undersigned executor of Margaret Devore deceased will offer for sale at her late residence No 28 Allen Street on Tuesday March 81 1908 at 2 oclock p m all of her personal property signed Co W FENTON Executor

Margaret Devore Allen Street Co. W. Fenton

Penrose’s Condition Unchanged Amid Illness

Senator Penrose remains seriously ill in Philadelphia with erysipelas and lung congestion. At 9 this morning doctors reported his condition unchanged though cautiously hopeful for recovery, noting the crisis moment in his ailment and that no definitive forecast could be given.

United Press Philadelphia Senator Penrose

Moving Away From Youngstown To Union Shops

Several carpenters desert Youngstown for jobs in other towns where only union carpenters are employed. The exodus reflects broader labor market shifts and union preference.

Youngstown

Local social notes from New Castle area

Elmer Grinnen, Miss Margaret McGrath, Mrs. Madie Stapf and others are noted visiting or staying with friends in New Castle. Various individuals travel to Beaver, Butler, Olvier Huffman of Volant visits his mother, and trips to Youngstown and Bea ver Falls are recorded. Names include Be Nickel, S. Book, Mrs. Wilson, Rev. J. S. Martin, Miss May Blackwood, and Dr. Charles Baird funeral attendance.

Elmer Grinnen New Castle Margaret McGrath Madie Stapf John McCandless George Wallover Rochester Wampum Friends T. J. Garvin Park Avenue Beaver Mary E. Wolford Butler Fred Wolford Neshannock Avenue Olvier Huffman Volant Eli Hovis Chestnut Street Walter E. Gregory Mt. Vernon, O BE. G. Nickel Smithfield Street Presbyterian Church Beaver Falls L. H. Emrick Santa Cruz Cal James Kelley Henrietta Agnew Elizabeth Agnew E. S. Agnew Highland Avenue Youngstown Charles Baird

Supper Fundraiser by YMCA Ladies at First Baptist

Saturday evening from 5 to 8 oclock a hot supper is given by the Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA at the First Baptist church. Price is 25 cents. Menu includes ham meat loaf scalloped potatoes lima beans cold slaw pickles bread cheese gelatin cake.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of First Baptist Church

Supper Butter Coffee at Second U P Church

Supper butter and coffee served at the Second U P church Saturday evening from 5 to 8 o'clock. Price is 25 cents.

U. P

Five Days Left in Duffords Carpet and Rug Sale

Only five days remain in the Duffords sale offering carpets and rugs with a small deposit to hold selections. Customers are urged to choose now and reserve items before the offer ends at Duffords location number 48513.

Duffords

Also Mentioned on This Page

Biles E. Washington St Clutton The House of Quality E. P. Frey & Bro East Washington Street Owens Studio Washington St D. McGoun Gov. Guild Champ Clark Washington Congress Sion Mittee Circulating Book Club W. S. P. Club Lady Maccabees Child American Guild Kensington Club Penrose J. S. Martin May Blackwood Sunday School Institute Jell-O Dept EUWER Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Sc.nerall Central Fire Department Berger Fort Mercer Street A. J. Druschel Bell Union Arlington Ave City Piso’s
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