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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

3

Y W C A Bible Classes Present The Oxford Farce

The Y W C A Young Ladies Bible classes plan a one act farce The Oxford Affair Friday at 8 in North Mill street association rooms. Proceeds aid the Silver Bay fund. Cast includes Mrs Jack Oxford Grace Cook Margaret Oxford Mary Mor n Dorothy Howe Mae Brown and others.

Oxford Association Rooms North Mill Street Silver Bay Fund Jack Oxford Grace Cook Margaret Oxford Mary Morn Dorothy Howe Mae Brown Phyllis Ashton Myrtle Hughes Zachariah Barnstable Anna Sturgeon Sophronia Price Bertha Houston Ellen Sue Cramer Hazel Wilson

Secret of Sex Claims Stir Four American Families

Mrs. C B Calhoun reports 30 years of study and contracts with four New York families to birth male heirs. She says she can control sex in cattle and humans, cites California ranch tests, and plans a book after she births the children she is attempting to influence.

United Press New York C. B. Calhoun California

Local Folks Wed in New York City

Miss Ethel Rumberger and Mr. W J Clark wed at noon in New York City. The bride wore white filet net over white taffeta and carried a bridal bouquet. The ceremony was performed by Mallory, pastor of the Presby terian church. After a wedding breakfast the couple will live in the Moore block until June 15.

Ethel Rumberger Garfield Avenue W. J. Clark John Wer New York City Mallory Bre Clark New York Moore Block

Moonlight Dance at Cascade Park by Uniform Bank Knights

Wednesday events include a moonlight dance at Cascade Park hosted by the Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias. The Circulating Book Club meets with Miss Jennie Morgan of Grant Street, and Carnation Kensington is entertained by Mrs. Lillian Dout of Lyndal Street. Mrs. J. B. DePuy of Superior Street hosts the Nameless Club. Mrs. Charles Beazel of Wallace Avenue hosts a 1 o'clock luncheon for the Book Club.

Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias Cascade Park Jennie Morgan Grant Street Carnation Kensington Lillian Dout Lyndal Street J. 8. DePuy Superior Street Charles Beazel Wallace Avenue

Two Local Grads Set for Slippery Rock Term

Miss Edna Watson of Pittsburg street and Miss Anna Moore of Bartram avenue plan spring term study at Slippery Rock State Normal School. Both girls expect to graduate from the local high school Friday evening May 29.

Edna Watson Pittsburg Street Anna Moore Bartram Avenue Slippery Rock State Normal School Gins

Highland luncheon honors Napa guest Mrs Noyes

Mrs. George W. Johnson of Highland avenue hosts a 1 o'clock Thursday luncheon honoring Mrs. Frank Noyes of Napa California, who is visiting her father L. S. Hoyt on North Jefferson Street.

George W. Johnson Highland Avenue Frank Noyes Napa, Cal L. S. Hoyt North Jefferson Street

Mrs Ray Hosts Evening in Honor of Linesville Guest

Mrs Louis A Ray of Crawford Avenue will entertain friends Thursday evening in honor of her house guest Mrs W J Griffing of Linesville.

Louis A. Ray Crawford Avenue W. J. Griffing Linesville

Matheny hosts Highland 500 Evening Club gathering

Dr and Mrs S M Matheny of Wallace Avenue will entertain the Highland 500 Evening Club on Thursday evening, inviting members to enjoy an evening of games and socializing at their home.

S. M. Matheny Wallace Avenue Highland 500 Evening Club

Kensington D of A plans all day gathering

Mrs. William Graham of Croton Avenue will entertain the D. of A. Kensington all day Thursday.

D. of A. Kensington William Graham Croton Avenue D. of A. Kensington

Miss Flynn Takes Post at Stritmater Store

Miss Mary Flynn of West Washing Street accepts a position in the Stritmater store. Horton Hardware Co. advertises White House Paints as the best paints made.

Mary Flynn West Washing Street Stritmater Horton Hardware Co White House

Reading Circle Elects Officers

The Reading circle met at Mrs. QW. J. Phillips North Beaver atrest Monday afternoon at 3 o clock. Officers chosen for the year include President Mrs. Thomas W. Phillips First vice president Mrs. David Jameson Second vice president Mrs. Gram Curtis Secretary Mrs. T. A. Kimes Assistant secretary Mrs. Felix Guenther Jr. Mrs. J. C. Raney presented a paper on The Wizard of Menlo Park and Mrs. Frank P. Butz spoke on Alexander Graham Bell.

Reading QW. J. Phillips North Beaver Atrest Thomas W. Phillips David Jameson Gram Curtis T. A. Kimes Felix Guenther, Jr George Hb, Treatwell

Informal Event Honors Napa Visitor Mrs Noyes

Mrs Frank Noyes of Napa Cal arrives in the city amid social whirl. Monday afternoon Miss Katherine Justice hosted a party with five tables for 500 and a tasty collation. Prize at cards went to Mrs Lee R Gordon. Mrs Noyes to be guest again Thursday for a luncheon by Mrs George W Johnson.

Frank Noyes Napa Cal Katherine Justice North Beaver Street Lee R. Gordon Noyes George W. Johnson Highland Avenue

Sadie Madine Weds Eugene Sheridan at St Marys Church

Miss Sadie Madine of Pittsburg street married Mr. Eugene Sheridan in St Marys Church Tuesday morning just before 9. Miss Alice Jones served as bridesmaid and Edward J. Flaugherty acted as best man. A wedding breakfast followed. Madine was recently with Roseblum and Company. Sheridan lives on West Washington street and is a boiler maker.

St. Mary's Church Sadie Madine Pittsburg Eugene Sheridan Alice Jones Edward J. Flaugherty Madine Roseblum and Company Sheridan West Washington Street

W. 8. P. Club Meeting Postponed

The W. 8. K. club meeting set for Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Roy Bramson of North Mercer street has been postponed.

Roy Bramson North Mercer Street

Women Attend Convention in Beaver Falls at College Hill Church

The Women Missionary society of Pittsburg Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian church holds a convention today at College Hill church Beaver Falls with three sessions. Local delegates include Mrs J S Martin Mrs T J Blackwood plus Mrs D C Pattison Mrs T M Pattison Mrs S S Kennedy and others.

Women’s Missionary Society of Pittsburg Reformed Presbyterian Church College Hill Beaver Falls Reformed Church J. 8. Martin T. J. Blackwood J. S. Martin D. C. Pattison T. M. Pattison R. Kennedy William Allen Merle Allen M. W. Leslie T. E. Smith William Patterson Eet Orr Nina McClelland

Prisoners Taken Away by Sheriff This Morning

Sheriff Waddington took Samuel Parr to Huntingdon and Charles Ewing to the workhouse. Parr admitted placing railroad ties on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie tracks to derail an engine. Ewing confessed entering a Seventh ward house to steal a phonograph while intoxicated.

Waddington Samuel Parr Huntingdon Charles Ewing Parr Pittsburg Lake Erie Ewing Seventh Ward

Nocks at Butler Feature Nocks and Sample Play

Porter denies plans to sign Outfielder Sample but he played with the Nocks at Butler yesterday. Sample had a hit and an error by dropping a fly ball in the field. New Castle’s lineup was shuffled as Jessop batted for Clever with one run in the ninth, but was retired.

Porter Sample Sharon Nocks Butler New Castle Jessop

Girl Struck by Stray Bullet During Grant Street Fight

Miss Katie Brooks of 132 Knox Street was hit in the ankle by a stray bullet in the Grant Street fight where Robert Watson was seriously shot in the elbow. The bullet glanced off and did not injure the bone. Brooks walked home and was not confined to bed.

Grant Street Katie Brooks Knox Street Robert Watson

Local society notes from Grove City and surrounding areas

Dr and Mrs W E Jackson of North Mercer Street are sojourning at Cambridge Springs. Miss Eva Patterson of Wallace Avenue visits Miss Mayme Hanna. Mrs A L Hazen of Wallace Avenue is seriously ill. Miss May Snyder visits her parents Mr and Mrs Findley Snyder. Miss Elmie Nelson visits sister Mrs T H Broadbent. Mrs W J Griffing and son of Linesville visit Mr and Mrs New. Born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs J Ed McWilliams of St Charles hotel Mahoningtown a son. Miss Rose McCready of Haysville and Mrs Curley visit Mrs T D Allen. Dr B O Jack of Cincinnati visits sister Dr Anna Jack. He heads to Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Thomas M Campbell of Croton Avenue return from Grove City. Thelma Humphrey and Nina Humphrey visit their Aunt Mrs W F Gardner. Mrs J S Martin of Park Avenue returns home after operation in Shenango Valley hospital and is improved. Mrs James Barnett and Hazel return home from La throp Street. Hazel recovered from dog bite treatment.

W. E. Jackson North Mercer Street Cambridge Springs Eva Patterson Wallace Avenue Mayme Hanna Grove City A. L. Hazen May Snyder Lathrop Street Findley Snyder Stoneboro Elmie Nelson Steubenville J. Ed McWilliams St. Charles Mahoningtown Pound Rose McCready Haysville Curley Marion T. D. Allen West South Street B. O. Jack Cincinnati Anna Jack Philadelphia Thomas M. Campbell Croton Avenue Thelma Humphrey Jacksville Nina Humphrey Portersville W. F. Gardner J. S. Martin Park Avenue Shenago Valley Hospital James Barnett Hazel Energy J. W. Barnett

New Wilmington Faces School Building Dilemma

May 19 New Wilmington residents debate whether to add rooms to the old school or build a new modern facility. The high school serves surrounding townships and would need a long term plan, with estimates ranging from 3 000 to 15 000 dollars, stirring strong opinions on patching up versus a new structure.

New Wilmington

New Castle Party Dines at Hotel McCreary and Local Notes

A New Castle group dined at Hotel McCreary on Monday including A. Henline C. Woodworth M. Wemi E. Wemi S. Hautala K. Muntch M. Jenkins and S. Tillman. J. F. Shrader returned to Mercer that morning. A. D. Newmeyer of New York visits. Prohibition candidate James Peebles for state senate was in town. Dr. R. A. Dell GC Goodwin and J. B. Caborn of St. Louis are in New Wilmington briefly. Anna Thompson returned to Slippery Rock State Normal after visiting home. An Evangelist Sunday excursion to Sharon will go via Sharpsville Friday evening with a big crowd. train leaves at 5.

New Castle Hotel McCreary A. Henline C. Woodworth M. Wemi E. Wemi S. Hautala K. Muntch M. Jenkins S. Tillman J. F. Shrader Mercer A. D. Newmeyer New York City James Peebles Harlansburg R. A. Dell GC. C. Goodwin J. B. Caborn St. Louis New Wilmington Anna Thompson Slippery Rock State Normal School Sharon Evangelist Sharpsville

Deaths of the Day: Brandon and Drake Infants

Two infants die in the area within days. Clare Reed Brandon aged 1 year 3 months died after a three week illness from an abscess on the head. Katharyn Louise Drake aged about 5 weeks died from liver trouble and pneumonia. Both families receive community sympathy and plan funerals.

J. A. Brandon North Bay Street Clare Reed Brandon Graceland Homer C. Drake County Liner Street Katharyn Louise Drake

Y W C A Board Sets Reports for Annual Meeting

The Young Woman's Christian Association board of trustees met Monday afternoon to finalize reports for the upcoming annual meeting. The board of managers is scheduled to meet Friday afternoon of this week.

The Young Woman's Christian Association

Amalgamated Union Expands Member Benefits

The Amalgamated association introduces a $5 weekly accident and sick benefit a $50 funeral benefit and a graded death benefit of $500 after 10 years of good standing with a minimum $100 death benefit for new members No other constitutional changes occurred the $100 death benefit has long been in effect.

Amalgamated Association

Morganza Reform School May Take New Name

The Morgiliza Reform school in Lawrence county may be renamed the Western Pennsylvania Industrial School for Boys and Girls. An act of assembly is needed to change the name. The change aims to remove the stigma tied to youths departing the institution as law offenders.

Morgiliza Reform School Lawrence Country Western Pennsylvania Industrial School

Catarrh Cure Promoted as Positive Remedy

A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure fully cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by acting on blood and mucous membranes. The firm offers $100 if any case remains uncured and invites testimonials from readers, listing F. J. Chesney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.

Lea Sciences Hall Mhall F. J. Chesney & CO Toledo Ohio

Death of Mrs. Mary J. Streeter in Kansas

John Offutt learns of his sister Mrs. Mary J. Streeter’s death in Kansas at age 78 from pneumonia. A native of Plaingrove township, she left two sons J. H. and Charles, and several siblings including Mrs. Nancy Lowry and John Offutt. Funeral was held Sunday with burial in the western home city.

John Co. Offutt Mary J. Streeter Kansas Streeter Lawrence County Plaingrove Township John Offutt Susan David Hamilton Plaingrove J. H Youngstown Charles Nancy Lowry John Brown Harlansburg Thomas Martin Mercer Caroline Rice Sharon James Offutt Oregon John ©. Offutt

Amalgamated Association Rejects Initiative for Officers

Youngstown Ohio May 19 The Amalgamated Association convention rejected the initiative and referendum method for selecting officers for the coming year. Officers will be elected on the last day of the convention.

Youngstown, CO Amalgamated Association

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J. T. Gleason Pennsylvania Bayard Taylor M. Speer Gibson Margaret Deland Thomas Armstrong Frank R. Stockton Leona Spear Robert J. Burdette 8. M. Rearke J. B. Love Leasure Avenue Highland Mather Brosco Mather Bros. CO East Washington ST Reading Circle Madine-Sheridan Nocks AT Matthews Electric Corth and Mill Veach G. W. Veach & CO E. Washington St W. S. Foltz Samuel Foltz George Greer First National Bank New Castle, Penna U. S Banking House U.S. Treas, Cash and Exchange McGoun STETSON _ andl H. E. MecGoun Brown Hamilton
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