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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
3
A party of about 50 friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Shoaf on Berger street Enango township Saturday to mark their 26th wedding anniversary. Music and games followed by a luncheon at 11 o'clock. gifts were exchanged.
Miss Sadie Madine and Mr Eugene Sheridan plan to wed at St Marys church on Tuesday morning after their marriage loans appeared for the last time Sunday. Miss Madine, employed with Rosenblum and Co, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Madine of Pittsburg street. Both have many friends in the community.
The Swastika dancing club sues invitations for a May party at Cascade park on Tuesday evening May 26 at 8 30. Special cars will convey guests to the destination. The committee includes J J Cloonan and J F Calahan.
The Saturday Afternoon Kensington was entertained by Miss May Martin of Court Street. The event featured sewing and a 6 o'clock dinner. This will probably be the last meeting of the Kensington until fall.
Bans were posted at St Marys church on Sunday morning for the marriage of Miss Mary Anna Ward of this city and Fred Deverall of Lincoln Avenue. Both are well known in the parish.
Mrs Richard Foster of Vine Street leaves Sunday for Philadelphia to attend the Rachel Rebekah lodge convention opening Monday afternoon. The event will be held in the Odd Fellows hall.
L. L. Hoyt of North Jefferson street has come home after a winter in California. He is accompanied by his daughter Mrs. Frank Noyes of Napa California who will spend some time here.
Mr and Mrs H E McGown of North Mercer street who have spent the winter in California are expected to return home Tuesday or Wednesday possibly arriving in the city.
Miss Felicia Hamilton of Boyles Avenue has returned after a several weeks visit with relatives in New York City.
The Women's Guild of Trinity church will convene in the guild room Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Miss Laura Keagy of Croton Avenue will entertain the Evening club Tuesday evening in a social gathering at her home venue.
City society notes a social lull before summer trips with a busy May calendar. Highlights include the marriage of Miss Ethel Rumberger and W. S. Clark at the aunt's New York home, plus numerous clubs dances banquets and card parties across streets and homes. Local guests plan moonlight dances and receptions at Cascade park and various Kensingtons.
Saturday evening the Good Time club enjoyed music and games at Mrs. John Herbert’s Grant street home. Pink and white decorations adorned the house and Mrs. Audrey McFadden helped serve a delicious lunch. An invitation to meet at Mrs. McFadden’s Sutton street home in two weeks was accepted.
Mrs. Charles H. Beazel hosts the Book club at 1 PM on Wednesday at her Wallace avenue home.
Community notices a special meeting is held at 7 o clock to arrange the funeral of Mrs Jos White with Chas HAND AL listed as organizer.
Mrs. Edwin F. Norris hosted her daughter Beulahs tenth birthday with 30 or more guests at West Grant. Children enjoyed free play and a peanut hunt with prizes to Miss Rachel Patterson and Herbert Kirk. An 5 oclock dinner featured kid friendly dishes served by Miss Ed Norris and Miss Sara McKinney.
Miss Elizabeth Waters of New Castle visits Ellwood City. Miss Zada Waldorf of Walnut Street spends Sunday in West Middlesex. Mrs. J. D. Long and daughter Mary visit friends in Franklin. Miss Susie Kahl of Sharon guests the Waddingtons of Albert Street. Mrs. Sarah Rigby of Youngstown visits sister Mrs. W. A. Love. Mrs. Hannah Cunningham returns from Sharon. Charles H. Johnson and John C. Jackson visit Pittsburg on business. Mrs. J. G. Patterson spends Sunday with her parents in town. Paul Haid of Pittsburg visits his parents on Emerson Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Griffing and son Richard visit Louis A. Ray in Crawford Avenue. Miss Charlotte Ashmore returns from Sharon. Miss Grace Kissinger heads to Slippery Rock for schooling. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Ohl and son Edwin Jr. return from winter at Hotel Schenley. Mrs. Carl Thompson and Mrs. L. Stiles are visiting friends in the city. Rev. Charles T. Greer spends Sunday in Grove City and will occupy the pulpit in May. Rev. Meade attends Baltimore conference sessions.
Police stations nationwide tracked anxious parents seeking missing youngsters. In New York City the East Side saw the highest reports with Seward Park named as a frequent site where kids vanish amid park crowding. The Gerry Society cared for up to a hundred lost children during the hot hours.
Walter Norris and Frank Rowan were discharged by Alderman Green Saturday evening after no evidence supported a conviction for stealing a chair from Walter Wolford's porch. The theft occurred during a recent beer party near the Third United Presbyterian church, causing local excitement.
Unknown burglars shattered a glass pane at Union Fruit Market on Pittsburg Street and stole nuts on Saturday evening. The market had been broken into last Friday night with fruit taken. Police are investigating the incidents.
All Modern Woodmen are called to camp for special business to be transacted by order of the committee. Members are urged to attend this evening.
Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Reynolds of Ellwood City a son. Mrs Reynolds was formerly Miss Lenora Allen of this city.
Dr W W Orr the evangelist will return to New Wilmington for two evenings next week after finishing current engagements in Canonsburg. He is welcomed here for his rest days and is highly regarded locally. The report lists college events and church activities including new members from recent evangelistic campaign.
General Allen orders removal of army aviation gear at Fort Omaha and Fort Myer to prepare for a summer aeronautic carnival in Washington. A dirigible under construction by Captain Baldwin may be tested in August and Roy Knabenshue may submit a three man machine for long distance. Wright brothers and Prof. Herring aircraft to be tested. Lt Lahm directs Fort Myer station.
Rev Adolfo Cascianelli, pastor of Hillsville church, was arrested by Constable John Stitt in Pittsburg on a larceny by bailee charge. Girolano Attanasis filed the information. $17 entrusted to Cascianelli by church trustees allegedly not delivered to the defendant. Cascianelli posted bond and is to appear before Alderman Mayne next Wednesday.
Rear Admiral Hemphill and captains with the American warships squadron in Japanese waters were received at Shiba palace by the Mikado. The ruler spoke in friendly terms about the United States and other guests included Japanese Admirals Togo Yamamoto Saito Dewa and Kataoka.
The National Horseshoers' Association of New Castle announces kept prices for horse shoeing due to hard times. The adjustment was decided at a special meeting held Saturday night.
Local florist 3S Woods advertises fresh flowers for sale at 30 Greenwood Avenue. The listing notes stand and delivery options with price hints for bouquets and arrangements.
Mrs Ada E K White wife of Joseph B White dies at 6 PM Saturday at 9 Lathrop Street heart trouble after months of grip illness. Aged 54 born in New Castle she lived in the city a long time and was active in Third United Presbyterian church Ben Hur lodge and Modern Protective association. Survived by husband son Robert S White daughters Harriet and Eva White sister Mrs Kate Stockman and two other siblings. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the residence.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Anderson were conducted Saturday at 2 PM at her son-in-law Frank Robinson’s Rebecca street residence. Rev Duke of the Christian and Missionary Alliance spoke, with interment in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were John Andersen, John Scheatrom, George Scheatrom, Z Robinson, Arthur Lehew, and Bert Lehew.
Isaac Cartwright of 70 Croton Avenue was buried Saturday afternoon in Graceland Cemetery. Funeral services were held at the late residence with Rev. C. W. Foulke officiating. Many mourners attended.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills for sleeplessness backache and pain with claims of fast relief. A testimonial from Charity A Tower of Well Texas describes months of suffering eased by a trial pill, praising the product and urging others to try it. The ad promises a guarantee refund of 25 doses if no benefit and lists Miles Medical Co Elichart Indiana as the distributor.
The board of trustees of the association holds an afternoon meeting to prepare for the annual gathering scheduled for next Monday evening May 25.
Vessels have departed from Nassau to find the six sailors and four passengers from the Greek steamship Cyclodes which foundered off the Berry islands on May 13. The captain of Cyclades reached Nassau with 16 crew and joined a rescuing schooner to direct the search.
Chief Connery of the Central department responded Saturday evening at 6:80 to a rear Pearson Street residence occupied by foreigners where a small fire was found in a bedroom. Loss was small.
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