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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1908

Page

3

Coming Marriage Is Announced In City

Miss Minnie Agnes Schweikert daughter of John Schweikert of 78 North Mercer street will marry Mr. William J. Carlin on Tuesday morning October 27 at St Marys church at 8 oclock Rev Father OShea officiating Miss Christine Schweikert will be bridesmaid and Bert Schweikert best man A wedding breakfast will follow at the bride s home and the couple plans a later trip They will reside in the city where Carlin is a prosperous plumber Rev and Mrs Magill farewells lead to dinners and visits as engagement events conclude

Minnie Agnes Schweikert John Schweikert North Mercer Street William J. Carlin St. Mary’s Church Father O’shea Christine Schweikert Bert Schweikert

Dinner and 500 prizes mark first Unexpected club evening

Dinner of pretty appointments at 7 o'clock opened the autumn season for the Unexpected club at Mr and Mrs George B Zahniser home in Highland avenue. Prizes in 500 went to Mrs Louis Crawford and H K Gregory. Two weeks hence Mr and Mrs Louis N Crawford will entertain the club.

George B. Zahniser Highland Avenue Louis Crawford H. K. Gregory Louis N. Crawford North Jefferson Street

A B C Girls Study Japan the Beautiful at Church

The First Presbyterian church group studied the book Japan the Beautiful this winter. At Tuesday’s 7 p m meeting the first chapter was discussed covering trees flowers locations islands and other physical conditions. Refreshments followed and Miss Dorothy Curtis will lead the next meeting on Tuesday November 3.

Japan First Presbyterian Church Dorothy Curtis

I. B. Club Girls Meet Miss Eakin for Kensington Evening

The I. B. club girls gathered with Miss Blanche Eakin of Delaware avenue Tuesday evening for a delightful session. Kensington work and music engaged guests before a luncheon was served. About a dozen guests attended, and Miss Margaret Breno of Park Avenue will entertain the Kensington in two weeks.

I. B. Club Blanche Eakin Delaware Avenue Kensington Margaret Breno Park Avenue

Mrs George Winter Hosts North Bea ver Girls Club

Mrs George Winter of North Bea ver street will entertain the Girls club Friday afternoon in a social gathering.

George Winter North Beaver Street

Pleasant Surprise At League Meeting

Miss May Gilbert of Oak street who serves as pianist for the Luther league of St John s Lutheran church was honored with a pleasant surprise at the league meeting Tuesday evening. She received many handsome gifts as a token of affection and good wishes for her coming marriage to Charles Dick.

Charles Dick May Gilbert Oak Street Luther League of St Pittsburg Marian Hess

Nix On Club Holds Card Contest and Prizes Awarded

Prizes awarded to Mrs William Evans Mrs Fred Reahrer and Messrs William Reahrer and William Evans at the Nix on club meeting with Mr and Mrs James Shaffer of Croton avenue on Tuesday evening Four tables were used for the card contest The hostess received a gift from the members and lunch was served by Mrs Fred Readrer and Mrs Stevenson The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mr and Mrs Harry Wogan of West North street and the committee will be Mrs William Norris and Mrs George Rae.

William Evans Fred Reahrer William Reahrer Nixon Club James Shaffer Croton Avenue Fred Readrer Stevenson Harry Wogan West North Street William Norris George Rae

Quiet Wednesday Wedding Joins Minnie Wilson and William Behrer

Miss Minnie M. Wilson of West Park Way wed William Budd Behrer of Fort Matilda at Rev E E Higley's parsonage. After a New York trip they will live in the city where Behrer works at the Pennsylvania freight office. The bride is a Bell telephone operator and daughter of Mr and Mrs Bara Wilson.

E. E. Higley First Methodist Church Minnie M. Wilson West Park Way William Budd Behrer Fort Matilda New York Behrer Pennsylvania Freight Office Bara Wilson Bell Lines

Evening honors extend to Mrs Elliott guest of Miss Agnew

As a courtesy to Mrs Elliott of Newville, the guest of Miss Mary Agnew of Grant street, Dr and Mrs Harry W McKee of Guer ard North Mill street entertained a few relatives at dinner Tuesday evening. The hours following were informal ones. Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs J C Hutton of Lincoln avenue will entertain a few relatives at dinner in Mrs Elliott's honor.

J. C. Hutton Lincoln Avenue

Banquet Plans by Randolph Circle for Alumni Event

Randolph circle of King's Daughters at the First Methodist church completed arrangements for serving the banquet to Slippery Rock State Normal alumni next Wednesday evening. Members worked in the morning sewing and planning, had lunch at noon, then held a business session, and they will meet again at 2 30 in the afternoon next Tuesday.

Slippery Rock State Normal School Randolph Circle of King’s Daughters First Methodist Church

Wallace Avenue Girl Hosts D C Club Party

Miss Mary Gregory of Wallace Avenue hosted a Tuesday afternoon D C Club gathering with games and refreshments. Miss Jane Norris will entertain the girls at her Neshaminock Avenue home next time.

Mary Gregory Wallace Avenue D. C Jane Norris Neshannock Avenue

Lady Maccabees to hold regular lodge meeting Thursday

The Lady Maccabees will hold their regular lodge meeting Thursday afternoon and later Thursday evening celebrate their sixteenth anniversary with a musical program for members and friends.

Lady Maccabees

Dinner hosted by Mrs. Jared Hoyt in North Jefferson street

Mrs. Jared Hoyt hosted a handsomely appointed six o'clock dinner at the home of her brother L. S. Hoyt on North Jefferson street Tuesday evening. The guest list totaled eight. After dinner the theater was enjoyed.

Jared Hoyt L. S. Hoyt North Jefferson Street

Personal mentions from East Street and surrounding areas

Miss Dave Hartsuff of East street visits sister Mrs. William Lind in Cleveland. Miss Minnie Nickum of East street with Mrs. Nickum of Mercer spent Tuesday in Youngstown. Mrs. Wylie Steinberger of Richelieu avenue leaves for Chicago for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wagner of North Mercer street head to Philadelphia Atlantic City and other eastern points for about a month. Mr. and Mrs. W. Fred Davidson of Wallace avenue return from summer with relatives in Searsmont Maine and Boston. Frank Milliken of Ellwood City, Prohibition candidate for county commissioner, campaigns actively. Mrs. R. G. Lynn and Miss Eleanor Hamilton visiting Miss Anna Craig of South Mill street for a week. Mrs. John Limrie of Akron visits daughter Mrs. J. C. Leohner of Boyles avenue. Rev. Fred Shriner and wife return to Emporium Pennsylvania after visiting here. Mrs. Shriner came for illness of her brother Andrew Stanley Jr. of East side. He suffered a severe attack of es and is nearly well.

Dave Hartsuff East Street William Lind Cleveland Minnie Nickum Nickum Mercer Youngstown Wylie Steinberger Richelieu Avenue Chicago Philip Wagner North Mercer Street Philadelphia Atlantic City W. Fred Davidson Wallace Avenue Searsmont Boston Frank Milliken Ellwood City R. G. Lynn Eleanor Hamilton Northside Pittsburg Anna Craig South Mill Street John Limrie Akron J. C. Leohner Boyles Avenue Fred Shriner Emporium

Wylie Bride Marries Donald Martin in Wilkinsburg Home

The wedding of Miss Clara Wylie and Donald Bruce Martin was held last evening at the bride’s parents’ home in Wilkinsburg. The ceremony was performed by the groom’s father with bridesmaids Miss Margaret Wylie and Miss Hester Ralph assisting and flower girls Miss Hester and Miss Frances Wylie. Decorations featured yellow chrysanthemums, dahlias, palms and ferns. the couple will reside in the west.

Clara Wylie Oliver Wylie Donald Bruce Martin G. C. Martin North Highland Avenue Wilkinsburg Pittsburg Margaret Wylie Hester Ralph Hester Frances Wylie Renwick Martin William Wylie

Plans for winter work discussed by club governing board

Members of the Wednesday Morning Musical club met with president Mrs. D. R. Harris of North Jefferson street to discuss winter plans. The meeting occurred at the First Baptist church this Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday Morning Musical Club D. R. Harris North Jefferson Street First Baptist Church

Swastika Club Dance Draws 50 Plus Couples

More than 50 couples attended the Swastika club dance at the I O O F hall on Neshannock avenue Tuesday evening. Miss Fern Kirker and brother Stanton of Ellwood City were the only out of town guests. The next dance will be next Tuesday evening.

Neshannock Avenue Fern Kirker Brother Stanton Ellwood City

West Pittsburg social notes list local visitors and visits

Slater McGeehon of McCaslin toured Moravia on business. Mrs Hennon of New Castle called on friends. Eugene Coutt improved from illness. A town dance drew a crowd from the area. Dr E D Jackson of New Castle visited Mrs Chas Bauman. Mrs Waller finished a weeklong visit in Pittsburg. Retta Veon returned home after visiting River Way. Mrs Fred Anderson hosted a dinner honoring several women. Hewitts returned from Troy New York after two weeks away. Garland executives visited town for business. Samuel Crawford joined contractor Waller in New Castle for sewer work next week.

Slater McGeehon McCaslin Moravia Hugh Hennon New Castle Wampum E. D. Jackson Chas. Bauman George Waller Eleventh Street Pittsburg Retta Veon Samuel Miller Riverway Fred Anderson Edgemore Mary Book Geo. Banner Milo Gibson W. B. Hewitt Troy N. Y John W. Garland Garland Corporation H. W. Collins Garland Nut and River Co Samuel Crawford North Beaver Township Waller Tenth Street

Chestnut outing and campus notes at Westminster

About 15 couples picnicked in the woods gathering chestnuts worth five cents and tasting sweet cider. Banjo Pete played in New Wilmington, Westminster vs W. J. prep for a Saturday game, with Freshman Stewart chosen relay captain and Abbie Everhart football captain.

J. K. Stewart Abbie” Everhart

Three in family III with typhoid fever spreads illness

Three children in the family of Mr and Mrs J C McCombs lie very ill with typhoid fever. The parents have the sympathy of many friends in their affliction. The father is a teamster.

Childen J. C McCombs

New Castle Umbrella Mfg Co Opens New Mercer Street Room

New Castle Umbrella Mfg Co will occupy the new room at 14 Mercer Street New Castle with a full line of umbrellas for men women and children. Any umbrella purchased will be kept in repair for one year free of charge and repairs and recovering are done promptly at the lowest prices.

Mercer Street New Leslie Block

Great Opening Sale All This Week

M SulIT? Unsure. Continuous sale tease from a local shop. owner M Sulum or similar promotes a week long opening sale with limited information and no concrete details.

Social Notes From Edenburg And Nearby Towns

Miss Ira Parsons of Pittsburg visited Ruth Abel this week and many locals hosted friends Sunday. The column lists numerous visits across Beaver, Oil City, New Castle, Youngstown and McKeesport with hospitality at homes and churches along with local prayers and praise services midweek.

Ira Parsons Pittsburg Ruth Abel Stella Hess Beaver Sylvester Burk Lowellville Harry McClelland Oil City Rev Oliphant F. L. Hofmeister E. E. Douglass Pulaski Ralph Shiner New Castle J. W. Biddle I. M. Hofmeister Scott Hofeister Hillsville J. E. Myers Beaver Falls Harry Park Charley Stanley Youngstown Pearl Mabel Reed Struthers Grace Stanley Sunray Wiley Wallace McKeesport Frank Coates Mahoning Town Joseph Cameron Jessie Mattison F. R. Hess Susanna Raub New Middletown

Krepps Family Heads to New Akron Home

Krepps' mother Mrs. Dickson plans to move with her son from the current residence to a new home in Akron, signaling a change in family location and future plans.

Krepps Mrs. Dickson Akron

Reader Edward Cook Delights Large Church Audience

Edward Vance Cook, writer and reader of poems, pleased a full First Baptist church Tuesday night. The program featured his own humorous writings and drew broad approval, especially from pieces titled The Young Man Waited and The Moo Cow Moo.

Edward Vance Cook First Baptist Church Cook

Also Mentioned on This Page

Magill Andrew Magill Brooklyn George Rigby Leasure Avenue H. L. Robinson Pittsburg Street Magil William F. Douds Walnut Street City E. Swift Warnock Superior Street Pollock New Leslie Hotel Mather Bros. CO China ARRIV ING Daily Washington Street Randolph Circle Children's Club Albert Butz Edgewood Avenue Highland United Presbyterian Church Laura Falls Ellen Fisher Edna K.smith Pauline Gilkey Harriet Dunlap Lenora Thorne Margaret DeVenny Cornelia Gilkey Helen Butz Ira Campbell Lyndal Street Alameda Club S. S. Kensington Julius Sypher W. C. Bludorn Pennsylvania Avenue Ladies’ League Protected Home Circle Stevenson Circle J. K. Hess Centennial Street Epworth Methodist Church Rich Bride Executive Board West Pittsburg Eugene Coutt Couch Choice Directoire New Wilmington Banjo Pete Banjo Westminster W.J Washington Morgantown James Veazey Allen Perkins Leechburg Presbyterian Sunday School Frances and Roe Johnston Harold Elliott Adelphie Literary Society Dr. Russell Russell Lisbon New York Synod U. P. Church C. McCreery George Phillips Sharon McQuiston Des Moines Minick M. E. Thompson Homestead M. E. Medard New York City Ray Slack College Hallowe'een Miss Barnes W. F. Dixon Katherine W. B. Pettitt B. W. Bridgman Cotton Hirts Metzler Spalding and New Castle Umbrella Mfg. Co M. Sullum Euwers Edenburg William Landis Mrs. Ritter Augusta Simon Joe Shaffer Harry Gibson S. C. Wagoner Hudson Benton Ohio Mary Webb S. B. Smith Kenneth Bessie Salem Fred and Curtis Webb Clinton Raush Mont Ryal Arnold Biddle Gertrude Coger Illinois Paw Krepps Ets Meillin’s Mellin’s Store Water Co.'s North Mill Street W. H. Dunlap Court Street Bell Phone
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