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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

3

Reading Circle Meetings Highlight Social Arts Interest

Miss Sara Dana Falls led the Circle of 89 gathering with music and Thanksgiving reflections hosted by Mrs. Ella T. Hays. Papers by T F Stryker and J E Reilly covered Corsica Sardina Balette Isles Isle of Malta. Next meeting with Mrs H A Rugh in two weeks.

Sara Dana Falls Circle of ‘89 Ella T. Hays North Jefferson Street Corsica T. F. Stryker Sardina Balette Isles J. E. Reilly Isle of Malta H. A. Rugh

Shower Honors Bride-Elect in Croton Avenue Home

Miss Mary Bennett of Croton avenue is honored by the Queen Hather circle with a Monday evening shower at her home attended by about 40 friends. Gifts flowed as games entertained guests in rooms bright with yellow chrysanthemums. Bride-to-be Bennett, president of the Croton Avenue church circle, enjoys strong local ties while Harry W Jeffery of Barbour place is described as well connected. The Spoon club gathering hosted out of town guests Belle Euwer and Conant joined the event with a card contest won by Mrs. Quincy McBride and others, followed by a late collation.

Mary Bennett Croton Avenue Harry W. Jeffery Barbour Place Queen Hather Circle Miss Bennett Bennett Rosa Bennett Mr. Jeffery Jefferson Jeffery Belle Euwer Youngstown Conant Hiram Harry G. Euwer Lincoln Avenue Quincy McBride Louis B. Mather William Moody A. M. Brown Lee Gordon Charles L. Twin William K. Miler

Club Notices From Shaw Street and Local Halls

The Circulating Book club will meet with Mrs. C A McCready of Shaw Street. The Fellows will hold a Thanksgiving dance in Mikado Hall. The Alameda Club marks its first anniversary with a social gathering in Hughes Hall.

Circulating Book Club C. A. McCready Shaw Street Mikado Hall Alameda Club Hughes Hall

City guests attend O'Donnell silver wedding dinner

Mrs. Emmett O'Donnell Miss Tresa Kluse and Messrs Dan Schweikert and Dill Myers were among out-of-town guests at a Youngstown silver wedding anniversary dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. M O'Donnell. Chester Reynolds of Epworth M E choir plans a musical program next Sunday with about 60 voices.

Emmett O’donnell Tresa Kluse Dan Schweikert Dill Myers M. O'Donnell Youngstown Chester Reynolds Epworth M. E. Choir

Harvard Class of 1908 member Westlake attends Yale Harvard game

Fred E. Westlake of this city now at Scranton attended the Yale Harvard game Saturday. He is a member of Harvard's class of 1908 and was noted among attendees.

Fred E. Westlake Scranton Mr. Westlake Harvard

Bible class gathering hosted by Mrs Shilling home

Prof J R Sherrard will lead a Bible class social at the home of Mrs J E Shilling 316 Pittsburg street this Friday evening. The First Baptist church event invites attendees for a quiet social gathering.

J. R. Sherrard First Baptist Church J. E. Shilling Pittsburg Street

Iv Card Club Meeting Postponed To Next Thursday

The Iv Card club meeting is postponed from Thursday evening to Thursday of next week. Members should note the new date and time.

Card Club

Sanderson's Meat Market Schedule at Pittsburg Street

Sanderson's meat market at 70 Pittsburg street will open Wednesday evening and be closed all day Thursday indicating a short midweek service window.

Lady Maccabees Record Keeper at Hall Friday

The record keeper for the Lady Maccabees will collect at the hall this Friday, November 27, to record dues and attend to membership matters.

Park Avenue Card Party Honors Mrs. Howard Walker

Mrs. William G. Holmes hosted a Monday card party on Park avenue to honor Mrs. Howard Walker of Erie. About 50 guests played euchre with prizes won by Mrs. Robert Allen and Mrs. Walker. Miss Reese of Hiram, Ohio, attended as an out of town guest.

William G. Holmes Park Avenue Howard Walker Erie Robert Fleming Belle Fleming Robert Allen Robert Allen and Mrs. Walker Reese Hiram, O M. C. Winter Wallace Avenue Walker

Handel Ora torio society hosts weekly practice

The high school chapel was filled Monday evening as the Handel Ora torio society held its weekly practice. An hour and a half of hard drill on Elijah choruses and sight reading showed the group’s excellent order and dedication despite seating limits. Next week’s rehearsal is scheduled for Monday night ahead of two spring concerts mirroring last year.

Handel Oratorio Society

Large euchre party at Gilmore hall hosted by St Marys parish

A Mayfield euchre night drew several hundred attendees at Gilmore hall Monday evening. 43 tables hosted six hand games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Margaret Deskin Mrs. S H Hey Miss Anna Schweikert and Miss Hannah Murphy. Dancing followed the cards marking a premier autumn Catholic social.

Gilmore Hall St. Mary's Parish Margaret Deskin S. H. Hey Anna Schweikert Hannah Murphy Kilaher Thomas V. Malloy Thomas Rowland

Dinner for Basket Club at Shaw Home

Dinner of pretty appointments honored the Basket club members Monday evening at the Shaw home of Mr and Mrs C A McCready. The committee included Mrs William M Brown Mrs Charles Greer Mrs David Jameson and Mrs C A McCready with Mrs Frank Blackford of Pittsburg as a guest. In two weeks Mr and Mrs John Butt of Grant Street will entertain the club.

Basket Club C. A. McCready Shaw Street William M. Brown Charles Greer David Jameson Frank Blackford Pittsburg John Butt Grant Street

Ladies Auxiliary Meets Saturday Afternoon at YMCA

The Y M C A ladies auxiliary will gather Saturday at 3 30 in the afternoon. The bean supper planned for this week is postponed to Saturday evening December 5 due to Thanksgiving.

New Castle Club Thanksgiving Dance Planned at Masonic Temple

In Masonic circles the New Castle Club prepares a Thanksgiving dance to be held in the Masonic temple on Thursday evening, December 3. The event is highlighted as a social highlight within local lodge circles.

New Castle Masonic Temple

Three Men Hurt In B and C Wreck Near Glenshaw

Pittsburg workers suffer serious injuries after a freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio line collides with a work train near Glenshaw. Three cars collapse in flames trapping 30 men. 27 escape, three hurt, all freed with quick rescue.

Pittsburg

McFarland Property on Norwood Sold to C Fralick Group

The R. G. McFarland property on Norwood avenue has been purchased by C. Fralick and associates from Sherritt's Real Estate Exchange. The tract includes a house a barn and about four acres of ground.

R. G. McFarland Norwood Avenue C. Fralick Sherritt’s Real Estate Exchange

Unique Campaign To Be Inaugurated In New Castle

Rumor says New Castle will host a groundbreaking campaign after a wave of excitement in New York Newark Jersey City and Philadelphia where the program has drawn praise. Details remain scant until the local drugstore handler arrives tomorrow to disclose specifics and potential results.

New Castle New York Newark Jersey City Philadelphia

Personal notices of births and visits in the city

Born to Mr and Mrs Rush Mc Clurg a daughter at 46 Shadyside. Born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Hahn a son at Fisher block Long avenue. Edward James of this city visits relatives in Youngstown. Deputy Sheriff William F Douds is ill and confined at home. Miss Lyde McGown of Youngstown visits relatives here. Judge Porter goes to Mercer to hold court. Misses Grace Eccles and Elizabeth Gilliland visit Sharon friends. Mrs George Thomas and daughter of Sharon visit here. Mrs Frank Blackford of Pittsburgh is guest of sister Mrs W H Fitch. Henry Klee moved to a sanitarium. Miss Pearl Jackson of Hadley visits Mrs E J Hutchinson. Mrs Frank Miller of Syracuse visits her parents on Croton avenue. Mrs Harrison Wood and son Charles of Pittsburgh visit Miss Aiken. Miss Bertha McNair of New Wilmington visits sister Mrs J W McCullough. Miss Hazel Martin returns from State college after Thanksgiving at Kappa Sigma house. Mr and Mrs Kelly Mehler of Sharpsville. Mr and Mrs Edward McNerney and daughter Vernica of Sharon visit here.

Edward James Youngstown William F. Douds Lyde McGown Judge Porter Mercer Judge Williams Grace Eccles Elizabeth Gilliland Sharon George Thomas Frank Blackford Pittsburg W. H. Fitch North Street Henry Klee Pearl Jackson Hadley E. J. Hutchinson North Bay Street Frank Miller Syracuse N. Y William Hunter Croton Avenue Harrison Wood Charles Aiken North Mill Street Bertha McNair New Wilmington J. W. McCullough West North Street Hazel Martin Court Street State College Kappa Sigma House Kelly Mehler Sharpsville Edward McNerney Vernica

Y W C A Barn Party Tonight At Association Rooms

Members anticipate a regular monthly social at the Y W C A association rooms this evening. A secrecy around arrangements exists but guests are asked to wear sunbonnets. The 8 o clock start follows a committee led plan. A cross country walk is planned for next Saturday at 4 PM, to continue as weather permits.

McFarland Buys Modern Home In Second Ward

R G McFarland purchased from J H Sherritt a fine modern home on Blaine Street in the Second ward for 5000 dollars. The first mission chapel in Steelton, Youngstown area, will open Sunday.

R. G. McFarland J. H. Sherritt Blaine Street Second Ward Youngstown Steelton

Westminster closes season with Grove City showdown

New Wilmington reports Westminster to wind up its best season under Coach McMahon. The team, Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate league champions, has lost only to W. and J. and West Virginia. A large student body and town crowd will travel by special train for Thursday’s battle with Grove City.

New Wilmington Westminster McMahon West Virginia Grove City

Two Large Receptions This Week by Mr F B Gilmore

Mr F B Gilmore hosts two large receptions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The first lesson of the new term is Tuesday at 7 30 reference required.

F.B. Gilmore

Local business to stay open Wednesday evening

Announcement says the shop will be open Wednesday evening but closed all day Thursday. Address listed as J. C. Sanderson at 70 Pittsburg Street.

Help Wanted Ad Sparks Laundry Help Debate

Mrs Leroy seeks a help wanted ad to hire a washwoman but Anty Drudge suggests buying Fels Naptha soap. The humorous exchange urges washing with the soap in cool water to avoid exhaustion rather than hiring help.

Unknown man killed on Erie tracks near Greenville

A tramp sleeping on the Erie tracks near Greenville was killed on Sunday. The incident is reported amid other notes of local activity and ongoing improvements at the Fannie furnace in West Middlesex, including a stack height increase of four feet.

Erie Greenville West Middlesex

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Mather Bros. CO Wholesale and Retail Jewelers East Washington Street the Health CO Nassau St Geo. W. Clutton New Market J. Union G. B. Zahniser Clendenin Block Bell Reading Circle Circle of '91 Edgar Scott Leasure Avenue W. A. Taylor William D. Howells Carmi Glover C. E. Gleason Silas Lapham Francis Sowersby S. M. Roarke Ella Caine Perry Eva Donaldson John C. van Dyke E. I. Phillips J. C. Offutt Augustus St. Gaudens Grace Morton Elda Brown East North Street Spoon Club Bible Class Sanderson's Lady Maccabees Rush McClurg Shadyside Joseph Hahn Fisher Block Long Avenue Freshies Sophs Woods Krohn Stewart Conway Love Watkins Dickey Vosee HG Woos Coves Clark Martin Lone Hamilton Porter Taylor Chc Ice esskaTy Cove Oess Wright Maneon Lsbh Coces Elliott Woods Finney Ruland L.H Phillips Cocesso Moote Krohn Ore VY Presbytery Shenango W. J. Moffatt Mac Weddell Stella Conway Laura Thompson G. A. Stewart J. H. Crooks Canton W. P. Murdock Sewickley G. V. Watkins Mike Scaglione Ed Daum J. C. Sanderson Charles T. Metzler Co Neshannock Avenue Roh Kapha Dey Karin Fels-Naptha Anty Drudge Saling Eis H. Rosenblum Union National Bank Savings Bank Elbert Hubbard Lawrence Savings & Trust Co
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