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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

17

Temple Club Dance Invitations Issued for May Party

Invitations have been issued for a Temple club dance to be held at Cascade park pavilion next Thursday evening May 14 at 8 oclock. It will be the first dance of the season at the park with several more already planned. The Masons plan a charity dance in June and the New Castle club announced a six dance series at the park. The committee includes R. C. Melvin F R Moore and W J Thatcher.

Temple Club Cascade Park Pavilion Park Masons New Castle Club Messrs R. C. Melvin F. ‘.R. Moore W. J. Thatcher

East Street Ladies Host Two Large Luncheons

Mrs. George Pearson and daughter Mrs. J. McCready of East street have issued invitations for two large luncheons at their home next week. The first will be Thursday and the other Friday afternoon.

George Pearson J. ©. McCready East Street

Swastika Club Dance Draws Visitors to Eureka Hall

Eureka hall hosted a Swastika club dance on Thursday evening. The music was excellent and dancing continued late into the night with many out of town visitors attending.

Eureka Hall Out of Towies

New Castle Club Hosts Large Card Party

The New Castle club held its first large card party in its North Mercer street rooms. About a dozen tables hosted six hand euchre for amusement with no prizes. A luncheon followed amid pink carnation décor and lively crowd.

New Castle Mercer Street

Little Miss Lucile Allen Hosts Misses For Afternoon

Lucile Allen of Bay Street entertained a group of girl friends Thursday from 4 to 6 PM. The gathering featured games, a luncheon served in a dainty style, and a pleasant social hour. Visiting out of town guests included Mary Bell of West Middlesex and Anna Schmid of Oil City.

Lucile Allen Baystreet Mary Bell West Middlesex Anna Schmid Oil City R. G. Allen Schmid Allen

Picnic Arrangements for Lady Macabees at Cascade Park

Arrangements are under way for the annual Lady Macabees picnic to be held at Cascade park this summer. A large class will be initiated in June and the memorial service will be held June 14. The meeting was held Thursday evening and another will follow tonight to decide the picnic date.

Lady Macabees Cascade Park

Coterie Club Hosts Six Hand Euchre Evening

Three tables hosted guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Hall on Madison Avenue Thursday as the Coterie club was entertained. Mrs Harry Maher assisted the hostess with lunch. An invitation to Mrs George Meyers home on Madison Avenue in two weeks was accepted.

Walter Hall Madison Avenue Harry Maher George Meyers

Special Opening And Sale Of Children's Ready To Wear

Special opening and sale of children's ready to wear and trimmed hats on Saturday May 9 at Roberts Pittsburg street opposite Union depot see display window

Roberts Pittsburg Street Union Depot

Miss Myrna Long Host's Informal 16th Birthday

Miss Myrna Lucile Long celebrated her 16th birthday with a casual gathering at her parents East Long Avenue home. A group of 10 girls enjoyed music and other informal diversions, with refreshments served by Mrs. Long and Mrs. Dale Carson Funkhouser.

Myrna Lucile Long Charles G. Long East Long Avenue

Hospitable hostess entertains Martha Washington Kensington group

Mrs. H. W. Keagy of Croton avenue hosted a Thursday afternoon reception for the Martha Washington Kensington with several visitors. Pink carnations decorated the home. Honor guests included Mrs. J. N. Blackstone, Mrs. Mina Organ, Mrs. Wesley Rice, Miss Ella Organ, Mrs. C. E. Gleason, and Mrs. Ezra Ashmore. A 5:30 PM dinner followed, with assistance from her daughters Misses Laura and Dora Keagy, Miss Marie Hutton, and Miss Grace Gibson.

H. W. Keagy Croton Avenue Martha Washington Kensington J. N. Blackstone Mina Organ Wesley Rice Ella Organ C. E. Gleason Ezra Ashmore

New Castle Guests Attend Zion Charity Outing at Idora Park

The New Castle party joined the Children of Zion charity outing at Idora Park last evening. Attendees included Mrs. P. H. Levine Mrs. J. Rubenstein Sadie Fisher Mary Goldberg Rose and Myer Schlensky Miss Rose Marquis of Beaver Falls and Mr. Adler of Pittsburgh.

New Castle Children of Zion Idora Park P. H. Levine J. Rubenstein Sadie Fisher Mary Goldberg Rose and Myer Schlensky Rose Marquis Beaver Falls Mr. Adler Pittsburg Youngstown

Trinity Sunday School Hosts Social Evening

Business and pleasure mixed as teachers and officers gathered Thursday evening with Miss Lilian Butz of North Jefferson Street acting as hostess. After the business portion a social hour with refreshments followed.

Trinity Sunday School Lilian Butz North Jefferson Street

Kensington Entertainment Hosted by Grove Street Hostess

M. J. M. W. Kensington attended a gathering hosted by Mrs. Anna Charleston of Grove street on Thursday evening. Refreshments were served and Miss Louis Wilson of West North street was announced as the upcoming hostess in two weeks.

M. J. M. W. Kensington Anna Charleston Grove Street Louis Wilson West North Street

Ladies' league meeting with Mrs Barnes set Thursday

Members of the Protected Home Circle Ladies' league plan a Thursday evening meeting with Mrs Barnes. The event marks a community gathering aimed at organizing activities and support within the group.

Delightful Social After Business Meeting

After the business meeting a social gathering followed with delicious refreshments served, providing a pleasant close to the event and a chance for attendees to mingle.

Florence Brady and Sidney Donnan to Wed in June

Local friends and relatives are invited to note the coming marriage of Miss Florence Brady and Sidney Donnan of Washington Pennsylvania. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday June 3. Donnan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Donnan of Washington and is a nephew of Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Donnan of North Jefferson Street.

Florence Brady Sidney Donnan Washington, Pa Mr. Donnan John W. Donnan Washington E. A. Donnan North Jefferson Street

Mrs Simpson Hosts Kensington Scene With Sewing and Song

Mrs Robert Simpson of West Washington street entertained Thursday evening with sewing and music before a dainty luncheon. Miss Blanche Davis of West Washington street will be hostess in two weeks.

Robert Simpson West Washington Street Kensington Blanche Davis

Clements Hosts Friends From Epworth Class

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Clements of South Walnut street entertained a party of friends informally Thursday evening. The guests included the Sunday school class of Mr. Clements at the Epworth church. Games were the principal amusements.

James G. Clements South Walnut Street Clements Epworth Church

Miss Olive Miller Hosts S. A. K. Girls Event

Miss Olive Miller of Pine Street will entertain the S. A. K. girls Saturday with a social gathering.

Olive Miller Pine Street

Local social notes highlight travel and visits

Mrs Frank Runkle of 215 Pittsburg street returns from Fredonia visiting her parents Mr and Mrs S V McDowell and other relatives. Frank Veach of Delaware avenue leaves for a three weeks stay in Southern Texas. Mrs Veach guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Russell of Sharon. Mrs Orrie J Rider of Washington DC guest of her parents Mr and Mrs T J Garvin of Park avenue, accompanied home by nephew Jack Osgood who has spent months with her.

Frank Runkle Pittsburg Street Fredonia S. V. McDowell Frank Veach Delaware Avenue Texas

Longworth to Campaign for Ohio Republicans This Fall

Congressmen Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati will campaign for the Republican ticket led by Governor Harris in Ohio this fall. Mrs. Longworth will likely accompany him, though he denies plans to speak in Congressmen Cole's district or stump there.

Columbus Nicholas Longworth Cincinnati Harris Longworth Cole

On Keeping Young and the Power of Enthusiasm

A reflection on staying youthful through inner zeal and generosity. The piece cites Amiel’s Journal, urging poetry contemplation and charity as the keys to maintaining a hopeful spirit despite age or gray hairs.

Amiel

Deaths of the Day Mrs Mellvenny and Mr Long

Death notices report the sudden passing of Mrs Martha Mellvenny wife of J Douglas Mellvenny at 234 Court Street age 52 and Mr Hiram Long at 58 Lathrop Street age 52 after pneumonia. Surviving relatives include family in Pittsburg Beaver Falls Spokane and Braddock with funeral plans in local residence.

Martha Melissa Mellvenny J. Douglas Mellvenny Court Street Meiilvenny Taylor Township Benjamin Butler First Methodist Episcopal Church Lulu Mellvenny Terrace Avenue Laura Jones Pittsburg May Newton Beaver Falls Jane Blucher David and George Butler Spokane Wash B. F. Butler

Death of East Side cement works employee

Giovanni Librare a cement works employee on the East side died Thursday morning at his boarding house No 29 of the company's houses. He had been ill for some time and saw no physician. He was single and Coroner Cox was summoned to conduct an investigation.

Giovanni Librare Cox

Impressive services held for Earl Wayne Shoaff

Beautiful and impressive services were held Thursday afternoon over the remains of Earl Wayne Shoaff, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Shoaff of 685 Moravia Street. The services were attended by many friends of the family and playmates of the child.

Little Earl Wayne Robert Shoaff Moravia Street

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Tate held at East High street

Rev A H Jordan of Central Christian church and Dr I A Thayer conducted services for Mrs Margaret Tate wife of Charles H Tate at her home 412 East High Street. Oak Park cemetery interment followed with pallbearers play mates and flower bearers named amid trappings of community support.

A. H. Jordan Central Christian Church I. A. Thayer Oak Park Cemetery Clare Wood Norman Hartman Patsy Maloney Perry Carson Ralph Edwards Carl Shoaff Lavada Smith Margaret Shoaff Margaret Charles H. Tate East High Street J. C. McDonald Epworth M. E. Church

Remains Shipped for Interment in Greenville Friday

The P. H. C., Daughters of America, and Knights and Ladies of the Red Cross arranged the transfer of the remains to Greenville at 7 10 Friday morning where interment followed.

The Daughters of America Knights and Ladies of the Red Cross Greenville

Mrs Cartwright Funeral Held at Wilson Avenue Residence

The funeral of Mrs Matilda Phoebe Cartwright wife of Charles Cartwright was held Thursday at 2 pm at the family home 5 Wilson avenue. Rev Bryington of the Free Methodist church conducted the services. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers G W Cartwright F Cartwright Enos Cartwright Gordon Cartwright John McGaffie and John Bryson.

Mrs Schmid and Anna Visit Mrs Allen in Ray

Mrs Schmid and her daughter Anna of Oil City are visiting the former's sister, Mrs R G Allen, of Ray Street, staying as guests.

Schmid Anna Oil City R. G. Allen Ray, Street

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Stillman’s Stillman New York Les ST. J L East Washington ST Worth New York State Kodak Kodak Store Childrens’ Party Lady Maccabees Coterie Club U. S Mrs. Longworth Hiram Long Oveline McGaffie Lathrop Street Free Methodist Church Leander Braddock Emmitt Harvey Henderson John M. Lee Finch Street Earl Shoaff Mrs. Tate Mather Bros.co Thermos Mather Bros. CO Wholesale and Retail Jewelers Washington St J. A. Breckenridge
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