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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

19

Pleasant event honors minister at Highland Church

Rev R H Mulholland becomes new pastor of Highland United Presbyterian as Lincoln Ave hosts a reception Friday evening for about 50 guests. Mrs J H Frew Mrs Clarence Fischer and Mrs W G Eckles aided hosting. fresh meats served. summer flowers brightened the pretty home. Rev Mulholland to begin torate this Sunday. he is being entertained at the Craigs' home for now.

Ercy L. Craig Lincoln Averiday R. H. Mulholland Te Highland United Presbyterian Ummer Craig J .H. Frew Clarence Fischer Ts. W. G. Eckles Suny Rev.alholland

Twentieth Century club hosts card evening at Miss fman home

Social event marks Friday with the Twentieth Century club at Miss Jean fman of Highland avenue. Card games decide winners Mrs Carmi Glov t, Mrs E M D Quig, Merers O Leohner, R W Jackson. Visitors prizes go to t, Mrs L C Morris, Mr and Mrs Noah Elliott, Richard Dana of New York was guest. Luncheon follows. Next meeting set with Mr and Mrs J Leonardson of Boyles avenue in two weeks.

Twentieth Cen Club Jean Fman Highland Avenue Carmi Glovt E. M. D. Quig Merers O. Leohner R. W. Jackson L. C. Morris Ts. Noah Elliott Richard Dana New York

Delightful Surprise for Oak Street Couple

A Friday evening surprise party planned by the Tribe of Hen Hur honored Mr and Mrs Frank Adener of Oak Street. About 40 guests enjoyed a long evening of cards dancing and music with a luncheon. John J VanGorder spoke for the group and presented a fine oak rocking chair to the couple.

Frank Adener Oak Street En Hur John J. VanGorder Swadeer Mr. Swadener

Pythian Sisters Inititate Two New Members Friday

Regular business was transacted at the Pythian Sisters meeting Friday evening. At the close, two new members were initiated. The next meeting is planned for in 60 weeks.

Golden Wedding Celebration for Hennessy Couple

William Quinn and family will travel to Youngstown to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Hennessy of Ray street. The couple, married in Cincinnati May 17 1858, later moved to Youngstown and then this city. They are parents of eight, with two surviving, and both in good health at the event.

William Quinn Martina William Julia Quinn Court Street Alice Hennessy North Bay Street Youngstown John Hennessy Ray Street Frank J. Berthh Emerson Street Hennessy Cincinnati Berth Henessy Honora Sullivan Piqua Ohio Mr. Hennessy County Court Ireland

Castelonian Club Dines Together In Grant Street Home

The Castelonian club hosted a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Hainer on Grant Street Friday evening. The 6:30 o clock hour featured summer floral decorations, pink and white colors, and fine menu. Covers were set for 28 guests with Mrs. Hainer’s sisters Mrs. W. A. Stritmater and Mrs. C. A. Reed assisting. After dinner, social conversation and informal amusements filled the concluding hours. This was the club's last meeting of the season until fall.

Castelonian Club Edward L. Hainer Grant Street W. A. Stritmater C. A. Reed George Pearson J. C. McCready East Street Alice McCready Anna Leavy John Knox William B. Gormley J. M. Ormond Mary Jameson Toledo Charles Sankey Cleveland

Reading Circle Program At Mrs Phillips Home

The Reading circle meets Monday at 3 pm hosted by Mrs B I Phillips of North Beaver street. Officers are elected that afternoon and a varied program follows with questions defining electrical terms. Entries honor notable figures and Pennsylvania writers with readings and author sketches.

Reading Circle B. I. Phillips North Beaver Street Wizard Menlo Park J. C. Raney Alexander Graham Bell T. P. Butz Circle of 91 J. T. Gleason Croton Avenue Pennsylvania

Highland 500 Club Members Meet at Lincoln Avenue

The Highland 500 club held a Friday session with Mrs. Noah Elliott hosting on Lincoln avenue. Prizes at cards went to Mrs. A. C. Hileman Mrs. W. G. Price and Miss Bates of Oneonta New York. Refreshments were served and the next gathering is set for two weeks with Mrs. W. S. Mears on Neshannock avenue.

Noah Elliott Lincoln Avenue Highland 500 Club Fafors A. C. Hileman W. G. Price Miss Bates Oneonta N. Y W.S. Mears Neshannock Avenue

Washington couple to wed in June home ceremony

Invitations are issued for the marriage of Miss Florence Brady daughter of Mr and Mrs C N Brady of Washington and Mr Sidney Donnan son of Mr and Mrs John Donnan of Washington. The ceremony will be held Wednesday evening June 3 at the bride’s home. Mr Donnan is a nephew of Dr E A Donnan of North Jefferson Street.

City Florence Brady C. N. Brady Washington Sidney Donnan John Donnan Mr. Donnan E. A. Donnan North Jefferson Street

Reception for Rev and Mrs Roscamp at St Andrew's mission

Rev and Mrs R G Roscamp were honored at a reception Friday evening by St Andrew's mission. The event drew a large gathering, featured a musical program, and refreshments. The reception welcomed the new leader, Rev Roscamp, to the mission.

R. G. Roscamp St. Andrew’s Mission Rscamp

Ben Avon guest attends X Y Z girls meeting

Mrs. John W. Harbison of Ben Avon was the only out of town guest at the X. Y. Z. girls meeting with Miss Amanda Greer of North Jefferson street Friday afternoon. Sewing followed by refreshments. Miss Margaret Gailey of North Mill street will entertain the group next week.

John W. Harbison Ben Avon Amanda Greer North Jefferson Street Margaret Gailey North Mill Street

West Side W C T U Meeting At Sankey Street Home

The West Side W C T U was entertained at Mrs Varnlett’s Sankey street home Friday evening. President Mrs Ida Cramer led the meeting. The next gathering will be in two weeks at Mrs Charles Strong’s West Washington street residence.

Varnlett Sankey Street Ida Cramer Charles Strong West Washbington Street

B A G Club meets with Ward Sizer on Friday

The B A G club was entertained Friday evening by Ward Sizer of Martin street. The first part of the evening was spent with business matters and a social hour with refreshments followed. The next meeting will be with Earl Williams of Croton avenue.

Ward Sizer Martin Street Earl Williams Croton Avenue

D M Stevenson of Sharon to wed soon

Mrs Anne Wells Cook of Lincoln avenue Pittsburg invites for the marriage of her daughter Miss Helen Chassey Cook to Daniel MacAuley Stevenson of Pa The wedding will be Thursday June 4 at North Presbyterian church followed by breakfast at grandfather Calvin Wells home in Lincoln avenue Stevenson is son of Mr and Mrs John Stevenson Jr of Sharon He graduated Yale 1905 is a director in Driggs Seabury Ordnance and a member of Duquesne club Pittsburg and Strollers of New York

Anne Wells Cook Lincoln Avenue Pittsburg Helen Chassey Cook Daniel MacAuley Stevenson Ae Pa North Presbyterian Church Calvin Wells Miss Cook New York Stevenson John Stevenson, Jr Sharon Driggs- Seabury Ordnance Corporation Yale Duquesne Club Strollers

Class of 1904 New Castle high appoints outing committee

Harry K. Bell president of the Class of 1904 selects Miss Helen Westlake Miss Jeannette Shaner Miss Olive Johnston Clarence E Baer and Samuel Clark to organize the annual class outing Likely set for the last of June so college students may attend Many 1904 members are finishing college this year.

Harry K. Bell New Castle High School Helen Westlake Jeannette Shaner Olive Johnston Clarence E. Baer Samuel Clark

Concert Attendees From Pittsburg and Walnut Streets

Miss Elizabeth Sharp of Pittsburg street and Bertha Mindleton of Walnut street returned Saturday from Youngstown where they attended the American Glee club concert Thursday evening. Evan Williams of Akron, who sang in the Oratorio concert here a few weeks ago, was one of the soloists.

Elizabeth Sharp Pittsburg Street Bertha Mindleton Walnut Street Youngstown American Glee Club Evan Williams Akron

Couple to Wed in New York High Noon Tuesday

Miss Ethel Rumberger of Garfield avenue and W S Clark of this city will marry Tuesday at noon in New York at the home of the bride elects aunt Mrs John Brewer.

Ethel Rumberger Garfield Avenue W. S. Clark New York John Brewer

Professor Gilmore hosts reception at Gilmore Hall

Professor Frank B. Gilmore will give a large reception in the Gilmore dancing hall Tuesday evening. Refreshments will be served and a number of out of town guests will be present.

Frank B. Gilmore Gilmore Dancing Hall

Dr and Mrs Dean Host Tuesday Night Club

Dr and Mrs H G Dean of North Mill street will entertain the Tuesday Night club next Tuesday evening. The event invites members to gather at their home for a social evening with light refreshments and conversation.

H. G. Dean North Mill Street

Memorial services and union meetings announced

The Central W C T U recalls Mrs. Sarah E. Cooper with a memorial service at 125 East North Street on Tuesday May 19 at 3:00 PM. The Croton L T L meets at Croton Avenue Methodist church Sunday at 2:30 PM. The Frances Willard W C T U gathers Monday evening May 18 with Mrs. Merle Allen of Spruey.

Co. W. Waddington East North Street Sarah E. Cooper

Sunday Believes Whale Story In Sermons At Sharon

Evangelist Billy Sunday, during his meetings at Sharon, asserts belief in the biblical whale tale. He defends its truth as God’s word and cites a 1906 Literary Digest clipping about a whale swallowing a man named John Bartley as supporting evidence.

Billy” Sunday Sharon Jonah Mr. Sunday Literary Digest John Bartley

Shocking charges arise over Somerset county home abuse

Union Telephone 896 X. Du Shane, Clare P. Real Estate, 59 E. Washington St. report alleged mistreatment of inmates at the Somerset county home. Poor Directors William Brant and John Reiman were arrested after bail was posted before Justice of the Peace Pies. Constable William Gilbert filed the charges.

X. du Shane Clare P Somerset County William Brant John Reiman Justice of the Peace Pies William Gilbert

Personal notices from Pittsburg area social page

Birth announced for a boy to Mr and Mrs Will Campbell of Pittsburg street. Miss Mary Sutton of Court street a visitor in Pittsburg Saturday. Mrs W S Mears of Neshannock avenue is spending Saturday in Pittsburg. W L Brandon of Clyde Kas guest of his mother Mrs Martha J Gray of Huron avenue. Charles S Stewart of Geneva college visiting Mr and Mrs J R Speer of Johnston avenue. Mrs John W Harbison of Ben Avon guest of her father Dr S A Bowman of Highland avenue. Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher of Rose Point guests of Dr and Mrs James Blackwood of Pittsburg. Misses Mary and Myrtle Steinberger returned from visit with Miss Ethel Morgan of Sharon. Mr and Mrs W H Amberson returned home at Harlansburg after wintering here. Leo Griffith and James Eagan returned from Cambridge Springs state Knights of Columbus convention. Miss Gertrude Griffith of Carlisle street went to Pittsburg Saturday to see Pittsburg Philadelphia game and spend Sunday.

Will G. Campbell Pittsburg Street Mary Sutton Court Street Pittsburg W.S. Mears Neshannock Avenue W. L. Brandon Clyde Kas Martha J. Gray Huron Avenue Charles S. Stewart Geneva College J. R. Speer Johnston Avenue John W. Harbison Ben Avon 8. A. Bowman Highland Avenue Frank Fisher Rose Point James Blackwood Mary and Myrtle Steinberger Ethel Morgan Sharon W. H. Amberson Harlansourg Leo Griffth James Eagan Cambridge Springs Knights of Columbus Gertrude Griffith Carlisle Street

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Pythian Sisters Mather Brosco Solitaires Mather Bros. CO East Washington ST Fiz L L. Matthews Electric CO North and Mill Sts. Union West Side B. A. G. Club D. M. Stevenson Union Telephone Buwers Weil-Haskel Weil, Haskel & Co Weil, Haskel Co Anna McCullough Braddock Margaret Woods Mahoning Avenue Margaret Moore Washington Seminary Letitia Hamilton J. M. Hamilton Boyles Avenue Veach G. W. Veach & CO E. Washington St Kse Seoul M. Summers Sumner Herb McGoun C.M. Hartzel Jefferson ST Bell Citizen Thomas J. Hamilton B. C. Rhodes Burnham Leon Stewart Rev Mrs. Stewart Apollo Mr. Rhodes Hanna New Castle Hardware Co W.co. Welker Lawrence Savings and Trust Bell Phone New Castle Bridge Works
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