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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

3

Sixth Birthday Party for Lois DuRant Delights Guests

Pleasant memories center on the sixth birthday of Lois DuRant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. DuRant of North Mill Street. A Teddy Bear game pleased guests led by Mary Patterson who won a frames prize.

Lois DuRant Charles H. DuRant North Mill Street Mary Patterson DuRant William Newell D. W. Beyers Helen Cowden Lowellville Hugh Frisbee Peach Sara McMasters Frances Robison Grace Gretchen Patterson Madge

Lincoln Euchre Club Opens Fall Season Meeting

Members gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs C J Kirk on Highland Avenue to assemble for the first fall meeting. Prizes at cards were won by Mrs James Ward Reis and C A Phillips. Refreshments followed and the group planned to reconvene in two weeks with Mrs Lillian Westlake of North Jefferson Street.

Lincoln Euchre Club C. J. Kirk Highland Avenue James Ward Reis C. A. Phillips Lillian Westlake North Jefferson Street

Roberts Jones wedding surprise ties Highland city to Kokomo

Mrs Elizabeth Keast Roberts of Highland avenue married Mr George D Jones of Kokomo Ind in a quiet First Methodist ceremony conducted by Dr E F Higley at 3 pm The couple plans to reside in Kokomo where Jones works in real estate Mrs Keast Roberts teaches china painting and was well known socially Mr Jones previously lived here and worked with Cherryhurst land company.

Elizabeth Keast Roberts Highland Avenue George D. Jones Kokomo Ind E. F. Higley Jones Cherryhurst Land Company

Epworth Church Women Honor Richs At Missionary Meeting

Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Rich of Epworth church were honor guests at the Women's Foreign Missionary Society meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. Samuel Johnson's Walnut street home. Mrs. J. C. Sanderson led devotionals. participants included Mrs. A. M. Leohner and Mrs. S. M. Rearke. Dinner for 50 was served. Aides were Mrs. Robert Russell and Miss Eva Donaldson. Next meeting location to be announced.

R. A. Rich Epworth Church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Samuel Johnson Walnut Street J. C. Sanderson A. M. Leohner S. M. Rearke Robert Russell Eva Donaldson

Helping Hand Bible Class at Central Presbyterian

The Helping Hand Bible society of Central Presbyterian met on its anniversary with 150 members. The quarterly meeting approved amendments to the constitution, followed by a social hour with refreshments. The next regular gathering is planned for early November.

Helping Hand Helping Hand Bible Society Central Presbyterian Church

Mary Alexander’s Daughter Marries New Bedford Pastor

Marriage announcement from Philadelphia residents Mr and Mrs Alexander Coalville for their daughter Mary to Rev Barnard M Paul pastor of the Presbyterian church of New Bedford. The ceremony occurred Thursday and the couple will reside in New Bedford after November 1.

New Bedford Alexander Coalville Philadelphia Mary Barnard M. Paul Presbyterian Church of

Ladies From Pittsburg Holmdaysburg And Zelienople Attend Club Meet

Mrs Findley McConnell of Pittsburg Mrs Martin B Christy of Holidaysburg and Mrs William W Clark of Zelienople were out of town guests at the Girls club Friday afternoon with hostess Mrs James Kerr Love of Grant street The group spent the early hours in needlework and social conversation A choice collation was served The place of the next meeting will be announced later.

Findley McConnell Pittsburg Martin B. Christy Hollidaysburg William W. Clark Zelienople Girls’ Club James Kerr Love Grant Street

West Grant Street hostess leads Friday sewing party

A pleasant Friday afternoon offered sewing as the main pastime with Miss Susanna Young of West Grant street as the hostess. Refreshments were served and Miss Helen Rhodes of Neshannock avenue will entertain the girls next Friday afternoon.

Susanna Young West Grant Street Helen Rhodes Neshannock Avenue

Pythian Sisters Plan Halloween Party and Birthday

At Friday’s meeting the Pythian Sisters discussed a Hallowe en party and arranged a birthday party to be held in two weeks. After initiation, music was played and refreshments were served.

Pythian Sisters

N. T. B. Girls Visit Miss McMurtry for Sewing

The N. T. B. club girls spent Friday afternoon sewing with Miss Ethel McMurtry on Crawford avenue. Refreshments were served and they were invited to Miss Nell Elliott’s home on Neshannock avenue in two weeks.

N. T. B. Club Ethel McMurtry Crawford Avenue Nell Elliott Neshannock Avenue

Local Hostesses Set Up Social Gatherings This Week

Mr and Mrs C J Kirk of Highland avenue will entertain the Yucatan club. The Current Events circle will meet with Mrs John Butz on West Grant street.

C. J. Kirk Highland Avenue Yucatan Club John Butz West Grant Street

Harvard Expects Easy Victory Over Maine at Stadium

Boston, Oct 3 Harvard aims for an easy win as they face the University of Maine at the Stadium. Last year the Crimson beat Maine 30 to 0. Maine relies on a strong drop kick and kicking game while Kermit Roosevelt was seen in football gear aiming to tackle the freshman team despite being light for the position.

Boston Harvard University of Maine Crimson Maine Bearce Kermit Roosevelt

Piano Tuning by Joseph Ritter in Pittsburg

Pittsburg piano tuner Joseph Ritter will be here next week. Orders can be left at Metzler Company's store.

Joseph Ritter Pittsburg Metzler Company

Masquerade Party At Foltz Home

Samuel Foltz of Wallace avenue hosted the D. C. club for a masquerade party with Virginia Foltz, Dorothy Edmunds, and Helen Trelfall among the guests. June Norris won the guessing contest as masks came off and candy caramels were hunted. Refreshments of candy and nuts were served and Mary Gregory will host next Tuesday evening.

Samuel Foltz Wallace Avenue Virginia Dorothy Edmunds Helen Trelfall D. C June Norris

Sorosis Club Inaugurates Fall Winter Meetings

The Sorosis meetings open at Miss Mollie Davis's home on North Jefferson street with a vacation reminiscence from members. Papers by Mrs. Frank Woods on Columbus Massachusetts and De Cabot and Mrs. Ira Fulkerson on The Oldest City in the United States are presented. Mrs. Scott Paisley leads a parliamentary drill. Two weeks hence Mrs. Charles Beadel of Lincoln avenue will host.

Mollie Davis North Jefferson Street Columbus Massachusetts de- Cabot Frank Woods United St Ira Fulkerson Scott Paisley Charles Beadel Lincoln Avenue

Candelabra Theme Lights Coterie Club Meeting

Mrs. Charles Pinkerton hosted the Coterie club on North Liberty street Friday evening. Guests played six hand euchre and enjoyed refreshments themed in purple and white, the club colors. Next meeting location has not been decided.

Charles Pinkerton North Liberty Street

Butz Couple Celebrate Seventh Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Albert Butz of Edgewood celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary Friday evening with an informal gathering of a few friends and card playing as the diversion.

Albert Butz Edgewood Lucile Ziegler Ira Ziegler

Fire from defective chimney damages clothing in hall closet

G C Battley of 467 South Mill Street reports a fire in a second floor hall closet caused by a defective chimney. Smoke appeared shortly after 7 PM and Battley extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived. Losses were clothing items and were insured.

G. C. Battley South Mill Street Mr. Battley

Real Estate Prices Jump on Pittsburg Street District

Recent sales along Pittsburg street district show large gains over last year. Lots near the Third U P church rose from $450 to $600, a 33 1 3 percent increase, with no other city section showing a similar rise.

Pittsburg U. P

Card of Thanks for Infant Son’s Death

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen I. Bird of East Liverpool Ohio thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their infant son. They also thank the Ladies of the Golden Eagle the Daughters of America and Rev. Roscamp for their kindness.

Stephen I. Bird East Liverpool Ladies of the Golden Eagle Daughters of America Rev Roscamp

Deaths of the Day Zuriah Belles

Zuriah Belles aged 79 died at his home in North Sewickley Township Beaver County after a tree fell crushing him. Civil War veteran with Company C Fifth Heavy Artillery. Survived by several children including William, Anna, Ada, Albert, Wesley, Fred, and Dora among others. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday from 16 Uber Street with special Mahoning Valley car to Youngstown for interment.

Zuriah Belles North Sewickly Township Beaver County Fifth Heavy Artillery Mary A. Black New Brighton William Riverview B.h Stephenson, Cal Anna Battelbaugh Tiffin C. H Beaver Falls Ada Stickel New Galilee Albert C Wesley Wampum Fred C Lima Dora William Wilkes Uber Street Mahoning Valley Youngstown

Social visits span cities as locals host friends

Miss Helen Rhodes of Neshannock avenue visits Pittsburg. Mrs. William W. Clark of Zelienople spends Friday with city friends. Mrs. Findley McConnell of Pittsburg guests Edwin F. Norris family. Mrs. Margaret Cunningham of Volant visits friends. Miss Helen Rearie and Miss E Mabel Campbell spend a week in Pittsburg. Mrs. R L Deniston of Mercer county stays with daughter Mrs. Sidley. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Devenny and daughter Margaret attend Pittsburg exposition. Miss Mary Tunison of Greenville visits sister Mrs. Leslie in Boyles avenue. Mrs. J A Gehres and Margaret of Akron and Mrs. Charles W Johnson of Barberton visit Mrs. J C Leohner. Mr and Mrs James Agnew of Mercersburg visit son John R Agnew in Croton avenue. Morganza couple join Agnew for a few days.

Margaret Cunningham Volant Helen Rearie Bartram Avenue E. Mabel Campbell Pearson Street Pittsburg R. L. Deniston Mercer County W. E. Sidley South Pine Street Fred Devenny Margaret Edgewood Avenue Mary Tunison Greenville Charles Leslie Boyles Avenue J. A. Gehres Akron Charles W. Johnson Barberton J. C. Leohner James Agnew Mercersburg John Samuel Weigle Beaver Falls Josephine Gelbach Jamestown N. Y Earle Kidd Conway Zelienople Harmony C. S. Passavant Charles and Lewis Florence Wright New Wilmington Edna Buhl Frances Greene New Castle Will Clark Clay Street Phil Gierling Hazel Margaret Gold William Gold George Lamberton Margaret Cubbison Henry Stokey Carrie Stokey Ifft

Rummage Sale on Long Avenue

Rummage sale scheduled for Monday October 5 on Long Avenue opposite Central Christian Church.

Long Avenue Central Christian Church

Zelienople and Harmony Social Notes Update

Miss Boots was in Ellwood City Saturday. Folks from Zelienople and Harmony visited relatives in Ellwood City Bea ver Falls New Castle and Pittsburg over the period. Gas line work by A Gold of Patterson Natural Gas expands to Lancaster farms improving winter supply for both towns.

Boots Ellwood City Miss Barr Jefferson Center H. H. Beighley Harmony Ellwood Hiram Bicholtz and Son

Hurricane brings present cold snap across regions

Temperatures run below seasonal averages from the Mississippi valley to the coasts as frost is reported in the middle Atlantic and New England, Ohio valley and Tennessee. The West Indian hurricane has moved northeastward over the western Atlantic. Prohibition candidate Frank Milliken of Ellwood City visited town yesterday.

Washington Mississippi Valley Gulf Frank Milliken Ellwood City

Y W C A Announces Start Of Educational Classes

The YWCA says educational classes begin next week. Monday night features Miss Harry’s Higher English 7 30 to 8 30 and Miss Rose Stewart’s French 7 80 to 8 30. Vesper service Sunday at 4 50 discusses Why Study Missions. Bible class work grows, a new class will form, totaling five classes and about 50 participants.

Association Harry Rose Stewart

School Report Hillsville No 3 Pupils Present Daily

The Hillsville school notes month ending September 28 with 88 percent enrollment and 95 percent attendance. Students listed include Frank Veltri Charley Stone Charley Sarchen elle James Longmore Bennie Micco Nora Hardesty Edith McCreary Jennie Myers Marie Rickle Annie Verl Otto Jennie Casontine and Gua B Hofmeister is the teacher.

Frank Veltri Charley Stone Charley Sarchenelle James Longmore Bennie Micco Nora Hardesty Edith McCreary Jennie Myers Marie Rickle Annie Verlotto Jennie Casontine Gua B. Hofmeister

Rummage Sale by YMCA Ladies Auxiliary

The ladies' auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association hosts a rummage sale at 463 South Mill Street on Friday and Saturday October 9 and 10.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Young Men's Christian Association South Mill Street

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Neshannock Ave Metzler Mather Bros. CO Washington Street Missionary Meeting N. T. B. Girls FOLTZ Sorosis Coterie Circle Mellin’s Store Water Co.’s Universal Osgood Hardware CO Edwin F. Norris R. W. Clendenin Wooltex Made In America Hillsville, No Edmund Vance Cooke Saturday Evening Post First Baptist Church Champ Clark Shearer
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