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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1908

Page

5

Bride-Elect Margaret Henderson Fetes Guests With Yellow Themed Card Party

A large card party in honor of Miss Margaret Henderson featured yellow decor and six tables of six-hand euchre. Effie Leslie won the luncheon prize while Henderson received the guest of honor prize. Hostess Roberta Martin and companions Louise Stambaugh and Helen Isenburg attended with out of town guests from Sharon and Pittsburg.

Margaret Henderson Roy W. Hazen 40 Martin Court Street Missa Effie Leslie Miss Henderson Helen Isenburg Sharon Roberta Hazel Martin Sue Grace Louise Stambaugh Pittsburg

Croton social events honor forthcoming wedding

Ernestine Permar of Croton will entertain Tuesday for Miss Clara ye of Croton avenue who will wed George Buhl Field of the city on Wednesday, April 8. Flossie Armstrong of Neshannock avenue will host a girls party Thursday, Olive Dean of Superior street will honor Miss Hoye with a girls gathering, and Miss Hoye presided a piety dinner hosted by Sadie and Pearl Elliott of Wallace avenue with six covers and an excellent menu.

Ernestine Permar Croton Mue Claraye Croton Avenue George Buhl Field Flossie Armstrong Neshannock Avenue Olive Dean Superior Street Miss Hoye Hoye Sadie Pearl Elliott Wallace Avenue

Approaching Marriage of Miss Ethel Allen and Leroy Whiting

Miss Ethel Allen of Cascade street selects Wednesday April 15 as her wedding date with Mr. Leroy Whiting. The ceremony will be at high noon at the Allen home with Dr. Scott F. Hershey officiating. The couple will honeymoon north and live with the Allens afterward.

Ethel Allen Cascade Street Leroy Whiting Thomas Allen Scott F. Hershey First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Allen

Gathering at William Ripple’s Eden home for music and candy

Relatives and friends gathered at the Eden home of William Ripple Friday evening for music watching and candy making. A fine supper was served at 7 oclock. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Park J. H. Weekley Miss Nora Martin of Hillsville Misses Sara Anna and Alice Park Olive Raub and Messrs Joseph and Harold Park.

William Ripple Eden H. W. Park J. H. Weekley Nora Martin Hillsville Sara Anna Alice Park Olive Raub Joseph and Harold Park

First Baptist Sunday School Class Social Recap

Mrs L L Swan hosted the First Baptist church Sunday school class Friday evening at Mrs G B Inghams East Falls street home. Games music and a luncheon followed with Easter novelties used as place cards. The class numbers Misses Edith and Susanna Har.

L. L. Swan First Baptist Church G. B. Ingham East Falls Street Edith Susanna Har

Local Gathering Honors Wynne Hosts and Guests

A social event honored several guests including Gladys Kelley Elsie Mart Ethel Keaney Janie Reel and Jean Ingham. Mrs Swan was aided by Mrs J P Hervey and Mrs Ingham. The main guests were Dr and Mrs H J Whalen and daughters Marguerite and Frances, with J P Swan L L Swan and G B Ingham present.

Reception for Pastor at First Baptist Church

The congregation of the First Baptist Church will host a reception on Tuesday evening March 31 at 8 o'clock to honor their new pastor Rev H J Whalen and family. The 8 to 9 o'clock hour includes welcoming remarks to the city ministerial group temperance and outside work and local associations followed by a response from Rev Whalen with vocal and instrumental music and light refreshments.

The First Baptist Church H. J. Whalen Whalen Andrew Magill Ministerial Association Higley Temperance M. W. Keith Beaver Baptist Association Purkiss Sharon Frank Moehle Court Street Holland Club Kensington Daniel Kennedy Blaine Street Olive Miller Pine Street L. I. G. N. Club Randolph King's Daughters of the First Methodist Church

Daughters of Lydia Meet at First Presbyterian Church

The Daughters of Lydia of the First Presbyterian church gathered Saturday afternoon in the church parlors for a mostly musical meeting. Mrs. W D Wallace and Agnes Wallace sang a duet. Mrs. H O Rughy spoke on Systematic Giving. Sara Dana Falls performed solos and a duet with Mrs. Mary Medard. Mrs. Joseph Rutter presented a paper on Africa. A social hour followed with refreshments served. The next meeting will be the last Saturday of April.

Lydia First Presbyterian Church W. D. Wallace Agnes Wallace H. O. Rughy Sara Dana Falls Mary Medard Joseph Rutter Africa

Marriage of Miss Clara Filer to Talbot E Pierce Planned

Prominent social circle notes the May 6 wedding at the Episcopal church in East Hill with Rev. Frank J. Mallett presiding. Miss Clara Filer of East Hill and Talbot E. Pierce of Syracuse, N Y are the engaged couple.

Clara Filer East Hill Talbot E. Pierce Syracuse N. Y Episcopal Church Frank J. Mallett Sharon Telegraph

Free Lectures on The Science of True Living by Anita Trueman

The First Unitarian church announces a series of free lectures by Anita Trueman in Pearson block rooms. Sessions begin Tuesday evenings and occur twice weekly. Trueman covers evolution of individuality balance of character conception concentration meditation happiness success and more with dates ranging March 31 to April 17.

First Unitarian Church Pearson Block Anita Trueman Miss Trueman Unity Club

Boyhood Taft Home Sees Delegates Clash In Caucus

In Millbury Massachusetts the third congressional district, including Taft’s boyhood home, will hold a caucus to choose a delegate for the Republican national convention. Two candidates vie Taft supporter versus Crane faction seeking an unpledged delegation, and tomorrow’s caucus could determine Taft’s influence.

United Press Millbury Mass Massachusetts Taft United States Crane

News ad sells farm for owner

A letter from W A Maitland of Los Angeles reports his farm for sale was advertised three times in this paper and quickly sold. Maitland, formerly with New Castle Water Works, now resides in Los Angeles with his family and is pleased with the city.

W. A. Maitland Los Angeles Cal Maitland City of New Castle Water Company

Millinery Opening At Roberts on Pittsburg Street

Millinery shop opens Wednesday April 1 at Roberts opposite Union de pot with a bright spring display. The new head wear offers a variety of styles to suit every taste and feature distinct designs.

Roberts Pittsburg Street Union Depot Miss Lowe Pittsburg South Mill St Woolworth Nickelodeon Woolworth’s

Lenten Social Calendar Highlights Spring Brides and Club Gatherings

Lenten season social schedule features spring brides elects and numerous informal events. Notable gatherings include book club cards at Mrs. Benjamin Bessel’s, Royal Neighbors, Monday Night club, Current Events circles, Oratorio society, Spoon club, Holland club, and Kensington groups. Residents host receptions, cards, and musical meetings across city venues including churches and high school chapel.

Benjamin Bessel Wallace Avenue Royal Neighbors P. Hall Stella Foulke Lincoln Avenue W. G. Dunn East Street John BE. Norris Neshannock Avenue Francis Williams

North Jefferson pair returns from California trip

Messrs. Richard Dana and Crawford Hoyt of North Jefferson street have returned after a two months visit with friends in California. They toured many interesting points in the west during their journey.

Messrs Richard Dana Crawford Hoyt North Jefferson Street California West

Mrs EB D Powell Hosts Millinery Sale This Week

At Mrs EB D Powell's millinery parlour 102 East Long Avenue a sale takes place Monday and Tuesday March 30 and 31 featuring hats and accessories.

EB. D. Powell East Long Avenue

Mother speaks on death of Gillette's son and capital punishment

The mother of Chester Gillette laments the loss of her son and urges opposition to capital punishment. She thanks clergymen, the Auburn alienist Mr. Hampton, attorney John P. Dugan, and strangers who aided the family through the trial. Gillette admits the murder of Grace Brown and describes the confession while denying certain details. Chaplain Herrick notes the family will say no more.

Henry Mellivarey Chester Harrick Hampton Auburn John P. Dugan Albany Chester's Dugan United States United Press Gillette Grace Brown Big Moose Lake Herrick

Women at Mines and a Vast Bible Error Revealed

The article notes historical uses of women in surface mining in England and reports mixed outcomes across colonies in Africa. It also recounts a 1580 printing error in a Wolfenbüttel Bible where the word herr was replaced by narr, triggering a dramatic punishment and near-total destruction of copies except one preserved in Wolfenbütte library.

England Great Britain German Africa West Africa Belgium Germany Wolfenbuttel Hesse Wolfenbutte

Matrimony Institution Faces Modern Reconsideration

A columnist notes many widows and other singles in St. Louis showing renewed interest in marriage. The piece reflects social attitudes toward remarriage and the evolving view of matrimony in contemporary times.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Miss Ortie Bush Visiting Uncle in Hillsville

Miss Ortie Bush of Hillsville is the guest of her uncle H. B. Bush of Epworth street.

Ortie Bush Hillsville H. B. Bush Epworth Street

The Confederate Colonel

The Baltimore Sun describes the southern colonel as a courteous, deferential man who treats others with respect, yields to others’ views, and avoids asserting superiority even in business matters, noting good manners as a valuable asset.

New England Baltimore Sun

The Peaceful Suburbs Feud Goes On

A city visitor and suburban resident recount a farce of retaliatory animal feuds. Chickens eat garden seed, a tomcat eats chickens, a bulldog eats the tomcat, and a calm mount from a circus is borrowed to end the chase, with an elephant looming in the punchline.

Scott Wim

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