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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

3

Musicale Delight Draws City Social Guests

An informal musicale hosted by Miss Mabel Brierly in Richelieu avenue drew about 30 friends and pupils. Performers Mayme Hogue Elizabeth Sharp and Jenkins offered vocal solos while Brierly with Grace Love presented selections. Mary Criss Grace Love and Bertha Middleton provided instrumental pieces before a luncheon concluded the evening.

Mabel Brierly Beaver Falls B. M. Marshal Richelieu Avenue Miss Brierly Mayme Hogue Elizabeth Sharp Miss Jenkins Grace Love Mary Criss Bertha Middleton

Card Party for Visiting Girl in Lincoln Avenue Home

Miss Maude Kress entertained at a Wednesday card party on Lincoln avenue in honor of her cousin Harriet Kress of Manitowoc. Six hand euchre winners were Miss Grace Jones and Miss Margaret Gailey. Sweet peas adorned the rooms and a delicious luncheon started the event. Miss Kress will stay in the city for some time.

Maude Kress Lincoln Avenue Ara ‘Harriet Kress Manitowoc Is BE. T. C Grace Jones Sharon Margaret Gailey Miss Kress

Book Club Luncheon Concludes Regular Year at Beazel Home

Members enjoyed a 1 pm luncheon at Mrs. Charles Beazel's Wallace avenue home. Twelve covers were set for the final regular meeting until fall, with summer picnics planned at the park and sweet pea decorations.

Book Club Charles Beazel Wallace Avenue

Nameless Club Meets on Wednesday Evening at Superior Street

Mrs J S DePuy hosted the Nameless club on Wednesday evening with cards as the diversion and several musical numbers. After refreshments the guests departed to meet in two weeks with Mrs Lydia Pitzer of Shaw Street.

J. S. DePuy Superior Street Lydia Pitzer Shaw Street

Kensington entertained by Mrs Dout and aides

The Carnation Kensington was entertained by Mrs. Lillian Dout of Lyndal Street on Wednesday afternoon. Hostess assistance came from Mrs. Ada Lomax and Miss Pearl Rice. Mrs. Pinch of Sharon will entertain the Kensington in two weeks.

Carnation Kensington Lillian Dout Lyndal Street Ada Lomax Pearl Rice Pinch Sharon The

Truby Brown Taken to Pittsburgh for Pasteur Treatment

Wampum May 21. Truby son of W B Brown was bitten last Tuesday by a dog showing rabies signs. He was taken to Pittsburgh today for Pasteur institute treatment. The dog also bit other dogs in the area, and serious outcomes may follow.

Wampum Truby W. B. Brown Brown Pittsburg Pasteur Institute

Two Men Charged In Trespass After Train Robbery Suspects

B Cottrell and Harry Budd of New Castle were arrested in Youngstown after being taken from a freight train. They appeared before Judge Calvin on trespassing charges arising from a freight car robbery at New Castle Junction, pleaded guilty, and were fined five dollars plus costs each.

B. C. Cottrell Harry Budd New Castle New Castle Junction Calvin Youngstown

Mrs Phoebe Simlar of Hubbard Died of Heart Disease

Mrs Phoebe wife of John Simlar of Hubbard died yesterday from heart disease. Hard shell crabs were advertised at Cotton Bros.

Phoebe John Simlar Hubbard Cotton Bros

Small Luncheon At Lawrence Club Honors Mrs Noyes

Miss May Hoyt hosted a 1 pm luncheon at the Lawrence club for her sister Mrs Frank Noyes of Napa California. Guests then played bridge whist at the hostess home with Mrs George L Patterson winning the prize. Others present included Mrs Don H Amsbury Mrs Louis B Mather Miss Sara McKinley Miss Katherine Justice Miss Rachel Wallace and Mrs Noyes.

May Hoyt North Jefferson Street Lawrence Club Frank Noyes Napa Cal George L. Patterson Don H. Amsbury Louis B. Mather Sara McKinley Katherine Justice Rachel Wallace Noyes Hoyt George W. Johnson Highland Avenue

Local social events and entertainments listed

Mr and Mrs David Jameson host Lincoln Euchre club. YWCA girls present The Oxford Affair at 8 in association rooms. New Castle high school junior senior banquet at Odd Fellows hall with dancing. Miss Margaret Gailey hosts X Y Z girls. L I G N club meets Miss Minnie Davidson. North Hill Kensington hosted by Mrs Charles Leslie. Mrs Edward Elder entertains American Womens guild. N B B O club hosted by Miss Harriet Hamilton. Shenango Valley Hospital training school nurses graduation at Greer music hall 8. Mrs Harvey L Sherman hosts East Side Kensington Dinner club at 7.

David Jameson North Jefferson Street Lincoln Euchre Oxford Association Rooms New Castle High School Odd Fellows Hall Neshannock Avenue Margaret Gailey North Mill Street Greer Music Hall Harvey L. Sherman Pine Street East Side Kensington Dinner Club

Mrs Ormond Hosts Lincoln Ave Gathering

Mrs. John M. Ormond of Toledo guest of Mrs. David Jameson held the place of honor at a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Percy L. Craig’s Lincoln avenue home. Pink and white decorations adorned the luncheon tables and guests played six hand euchre after a delicious meal.

John M. Ormond Toledo David Jameson Percy L. Craig Lincoln Avenue

Circulating Book Club Hosts and Plans

The Circulating Book club was entertained by Miss Jennie Morgan of East Grant street on Wednesday afternoon. Refreshments were served and Miss Ellen Long of East Falls' street will host the club in two weeks.

Jennie Morgan East Grant Street Ellen Long East Falls’ Street

Meade G A R Circle Plans Memorial Day Meeting

The Meade circle of the G A R will meet in the G A R hall Saturday evening at 7 30 to arrange Memorial day activities. The meeting is called by president Mrs Thomas Davis.

Meade G. A. R. Hall Thomas Davis

Local residents noted in ill health and visits

The Steubenville Gazette item lists Mrs. Frank Mayers of Scott Street improving from a serious illness, Mrs. A L Hazen of Wallace Avenue slightly better, and several relatives and friends visiting or traveling for illness or church events, including Rev. John Gealey in New Bedford and Mrs. James Eagen in New Castle.

Frank Mayers Scott Street William Bennett Boyles Avenue John Gealey New Bedford Pittsburg Wilbur Grace Cleveland Bennett Grace East Street A. L. Hazen Wallace Avenue James Eagen New Castle Robert Adams Steubenville

Robbers murder a Chicago citizen

The body of R. C. P. Holmes purchasing agent of the Commercial Electric company was found in a downtown alley. He had been murdered and robbed with a fractured skull and evidence of choking. The body was found near Adams street and Wabash avenue after last seen at the Auditorium hotel at 2 p m following an electrical convention.

United Press Chicago R. C. P. Holmes Commercial Electric Company W. H. Snyder Lyon and Healy Music Company Adams Street Wabash

Sunday School Membership Contest Boosts Attendance

New Wilmington May 21 The Presbyterian Sunday school runs a contest between its male and female youths for new members. The side with the most recruits earns a supper from the losers, closing Sunday as an even race drives turnout and interest.

New Wilmington Presbyterian Sunday School

Mayor Craver Expected to Veto City Fight Ordinance

It is believed the Youngstown mayor will veto the fighting ordinance, drawing opposition from union labor men who oppose the measure.

Craver Youngstown

Hubbard High School alumni banquet set for June 11

The annual Hubbard high school alumni banquet is scheduled for June 11. Snapping turtles at Cotton Bros.

The Hubbard High School Cotton Bros

81st Birthday Honor for Mrs Dorothy Miller

A gathering honoring Mrs Dorothy Miller on her 81st birthday occurred at her daughter Mrs Presley Ryhal’s home at 456 Moore Avenue. About 30 guests from St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and neighbors enjoyed social time, gifts, and a dinner where the honor guest baked the bread.

Dorothy Miller Presley V. Ryhal Moore Avenue St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Mystery Deepens in Besore Case

Youngstown coroner notes a parallel to Laporte cases as autopsy shows Jacob Besore’s stomach severely shrunken possibly from heavy acid. Strychnine found in son Jacob S Besore who died recently with life insurance around 8000 dollars. Elder Besore insured for 5000 dollars. Inquest set for next Saturday before coroner's jury with insurer testimony anticipated.

Youngstown Laporte Ind C. M. Klyne Besore Jacob Besore Jacob S. Besore

Controller Hughes Goes to Washington

City Controller Lyman C. Hughes leaves for Washington to join the executive committee of the League of American Municipalities. He is among the few third class city controllers named to the panel as the group prepares for a forthcoming convention and discusses improvements to municipal administration.

Lyman C. Hughes Washington, D. C League of American Municipalities Hughes

Moyer Anderson Damage Case Heads to Jury

The Moyer Anderson damage case at Youngstown draws wide attention as the trial nears a jury decision. The verdict or next procedural steps are expected either tonight or tomorrow morning.

Moyer-Anderson Youngstown

WAMPUM Social Notes Show Local Visits and Travel

Mrs. D. E. Orris spent Tuesday in New Castle. Mrs. Madie Stapf was a Pittsburg visitor Wednesday. Mrs. Robert McAnlis visited New Castle Wednesday. Dave McDonald was in New Castle on business Wednesday. Mrs. James Stewart and daughter Iva spent Wednesday in New Bright On. Mrs. Ira Cunningham of Slippery Rock visits Kay street. Miss Ada Whitehouse returned to Pittsburg after visiting her sister Mrs. Ed Snare. Miss Linnie Stewart returned to Crafton after visiting here. Mrs. George Stoner of New Castle spent Wednesday with Miss Blanche Elliott on Kay street. Miss May Robinson...

D. E. Orris New Castle Madie Stapf Pittsburg Robert McAnlis Dave McDonald James Stewart Iva New Brighton Ira Cunningham Slippery Rock C. C. Cunningham’s Kay Street Ada Whitehouse Ed Snare Linnie Stewart Crafton George Stoner Blanche Elliott May Robinson

Local Notes On Residents And Sports Update

Illness confines subject until now. Mrs. Ed Cochran Ada Cochran and Mrs. Fred Cochran visit New Castle on Wednesday. Robert Grinnen Wampum B B C right fielder remains on crutches after a broken foot several weeks ago.

Ed Cochran Ada Fred Cochran New Castle Robert Grinnen Wampum B. B. C

Rev J C McDonald to Return Home Sunday

Rev J C McDonald and his wife plan to return to this city Saturday after attending the Methodist Episcopal general conference in Baltimore. He is pastor of the Epworth M E church and will preach as usual Sunday. Our fish selection includes white fish herring pickerel blue pike and catfish from Cotton Bros 25 East Washington Street.

J. C. McDonald Methodist Episcopal General Conference Baltimore Cotton Bros East Washington Street

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DR. D. Jayne Jayne Mather Brosco Mather Bros. CO East Washington ST Veach G. W. Veach & CO E. Washington St Clutton Soda Man Urata de Une Eugene Otcard Spectacle Co Penn Ave Musicale Children’s Party Oma Bartlette Vinestreet B. L. Bartlett Pauline Rhodes Margaret Bentley Helen Ryan Florence Campbell Violet Bartlett Caroline Knoblock Lee Foster Maoma Bartlett I Be Watt Virginia Watt Lucille Brennan Rue Oma Mildred Bartlett Harry Campbell Orran McKissick Wallace McKissick Joseph Bentley Gail Riggs Hugh Bartlett Knights of Pythias Guy Caswell Brooks Earley Greenville Daisy Sippers Rock Point Carnation Kensington Circulating Book Club John Patterson Cascade Park Mary Hainer Mary James F. Hainer Ellwood City Charles Flannery Gilbert Cincinnati J. Flannery Carlisle Street Annie Ackerman Richmond A. C Paul Haid A. C. Haid Emerson Avenue Grace Morton Phillips Place James D. Rhoades Sewickley William Trick Hamilton Street Alban Haid T. A. Patterson East Wallace Avenue Elizabeth Hill Side B. Elliott W. N. Freesch Etta W. Freesa Seattle Wash Lee Gilmore Mel Porter West Water Street New Wilmington Boys’ League Earle Davis Co. C. Vance Westminster Five S. H. Smith McKeesport W. U. P. Medical School Edward Dann Allegheny Dwight Russell Westminster Eleanor S. Kirkwood Russell Fresno California Coast J. D. Barr Hubbard Alumni White House Horton Hardware Co Washington R. L. Matthews Electric CO North and Mill Sts Union Bell D. McGoun Colonial Pumps J. C. M’donald Lawrence Savings and Trust Company Lawrence Savings & Trust Co New Castle, PA
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