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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

3

Notable Speakers to Open New Year Lyceum Series

Dr Thomas E Green aims to lead a civic reforms push and speak on The Key to the Twentieth Century. Leland Powers, age 9? or 25? considered top monologist. Dr Oscar Haywood to lecture March 30, praised by Sam Jones and Thomas Dixon Jr. Despite money strain, six attractions offered at 1.50 and course tickets go on sale October 12. solicitors will call.

Thos. E. Green Great Patriotic Society of the Sons of the Revolution Actors’ Church Alliance Oscar Haywood Sam Jones Haywood Thomas Dixon, Jr Lyceum

Bids for Pittsburg Coal for 1908 1909 Season

County Commissioners will receive bids for furnishing screened Pittsburg coal for the 1908 1909 season until October 12, 1908 at noon. Coal to be weighed on city scales and delivered to the boiler house at the Court House. W. E. Agnew, Commissioners Clerk.

Pittsburg Court House

Wednesday Musical Club to Bring Pianist Charles De Harrack

At the Wednesday Morning Musical club meeting in First Baptist church it was announced the club will bring pianist Charles De Harrack to town for a recital on Thursday night November 12. The program featured American composers and included soloists Miss Elizabeth Blevins Miss Laura Sankey Miss Caroline Rearke Miss Lillian Butz Miss Mildred Hanna and Miss Charlotte Griffin among others. Next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs W W Cubbison as hostess.

First Baptist Church Margaret Sankey Charles de Harrack de Harrack W. G. Smith Arthur Demuth Henry Hadley Bernardus Boekelman J. Norman Martin Smith Elizabeth Blevins Rapillon Dewaint Hadley Charlotte Grif W. W. Cubbison

Adella Hoover Weds Harvey Booher In Shenango Wedding

A home wedding of Miss Adella Hoover and Mr. Harvey Booher was held at Shenango township with Rev. Ira F. Leeper officiating. Mrs. Leeper played the Lohengrin march as the couple entered the parlor at high noon. Grandfather Hoover, 84, attended.

James Hoover Shenango Township Adella Hoover Harvey Booher Ira F. Leeper

W. S. P. Club Hosts 500 Game With Mrs Hoelzle

The W. S. P. club met with Mrs. George Hoelzle on Wallace avenue Wednesday afternoon for a game of 500. Refreshments were served before departure. Mrs. Jesse Cooper will host a Halloween party for members and husbands Friday evening October 30. The next meeting is in three weeks with Mrs. Leslie Johnston.

George Hoelzle Wallace Avenue Jesse Cooper East North Street Leslie Johnston Blaine Street

Visit Ends As Bridal Couple Heads To Pittsburg

Mr and Mrs Harvey R Cramer of Walkersville Maryland are guests of Rev and Mrs C G Leatherman in East Long Avenue They are a recent bridal couple and will depart Friday with the Leathermans and their son Paul for Pittsburg.

Harvey R. Cramer Walkersville, Md C. G. Leatherman East Long Avenue Leatherman Paul Pittsburg

Snyder Couple Return From Northward Honeymoon

Mr and Mrs John W Snyder after a long trip to Detroit Cleveland Buffalo Mt Clem ens and Erie return to reside with the bride s parents Mr and Mrs Jere Bauman of Neshannock avenue for the present.

John W. Snyder Detroit Cleveland Buffalo Mt. Clemens Erie Jere Bauman Neshannock Avenue

Highland United Presbyterian Party Attends New Brighton Convention

A church party from Highland United Presbyterian led by Rev R H Mullhollan and including Prof C G Lindner Amy Smith Ruth Welch Howard Milton Frew and Hart Craig will attend the Christian Endeavor society convention in New Brighton on Friday.

Highland United Presbyterian Church C. G. Lindner Amy Smith Ruth Welch Messrs. Howard Milton Frew Hart Craig R. H. Mullhollan Christian Endeavor Society New Brighton

Reception for Pastor at Epworth Methodist Church

Rev and Mrs R A Rich will be honored at a reception this evening from 8 to 10 o clock at Epworth Methodist Church. The event invites congregation members and friends to meet the new pastor and his wife.

R. A. Rich Epworth Methodist Church

Mrs John Elliott Honor Visit Ends in City Dinner

In honor of Mrs John Elliott of Newville who concluded a visit with friends and relatives in this city Thursday morning Mr and Mrs J C Hutton of Lincoln avenue entertained a few relatives at dinner Wednesday evening.

John Elliott Newville J. C. Hutton Lincoln Avenue

Miss Agnes Wallace and Marietta Broe Visit Westminster College

Miss Agnes Wallace of Wallace avenue and Miss Marietta Broe of Highland avenue drove to New Wilmington Wednesday and visited Miss Helen McCracken of this city, who attends Westminster College.

Agnes Wallace Wallace Avenue Marietta Broe Highland Avenue New Wilmington Helen McCracken Westminster College

Syracuse Native Arthur Heape Leaves for Pittsburgh Dental Study

Arthur Heape of Syracuse formerly of this city has been visiting William Braden on Walnut Street for several days and left Thursday for Pittsburg to enter the dental department at Western University of Pittsburgh.

Arthur Heape Syracuse N. Y William Braden Walnut Street Pittsburg

Hazel Dell families visit Mrs Hess in Wampum

Mrs Latimer and children Lyle Elizabeth and Theodore visited Mrs Hess of Wampum along with Mrs Solsberg and her children Mary and Harry and Miss Belle Jones from this city on Wednesday.

John Latimer Lyle Elizabeth Theodore Martin Solsberg Mary and Harry Hazel Dell Belle Jones George Hess Wampum

Universal Bread Maker Demonstration Ends Saturday at Os Good Hardware

A local ad notes a doctor comparing kitchen hygiene to dough handling and promotes the Universal Bread Maker costing $2.00. The demonstration runs through Saturday at Os Good Hardware Co, highlighting easier bread making with no messy hands.

Universal Osgood Hardware Co

Officers Elected by Social Union at First Methodist Church

The Social union of the First Methodist Church elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. George Greer Honorary president Mrs. E. E. Higley Vice presidents Mrs. George W. Moody and Mrs. 8 A Flinn Secretary Mrs. W. W. Fielding Assistant secretary Mrs. E. Whitaker Treasurer Mrs. George Treadwell. Superintendents were named for departments: Mrs. Edward Norris, Mrs. Harry Mills, Mrs. E. Emery, Mrs. W. McLaughlin, Mrs. Co. D. Hamilton, Mrs. J. Garvin, Mrs. John Shiner, Mrs. J. S. Westlake.

First Methodist Church George Greer E. E. Higley George W. Moody 8. A. Flinn W. W. Fielding E. Whittaker George Treadwell Edward Norris Harry Mills E. Emery W. McLaughlin Co. D. Hamilton J. Garvin John Shiner J. S. Westlake

Mrs Gillespie Hosts Carnation Kensington Meeting

Mrs Martha Gillespie of Miller avenue hosted the Carnation Kensington group on Wednesday afternoon with 19 ladies attending. The gathering was informal and refreshments were served. the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs John Grosshart of Agnew street.

Martha Gillespie Miller Avenue Carnation Kensington John Grosshart Agnew Street

J G C Girls Enjoy Pleasant Evening at Shenango Street

The J G C girls spent a delightful evening Wednesday at Miss Birdie Campbell’s Shenango Street home. Cards and music entertained them until late. Miss Flossie Chardt will host the group next Wednesday evening.

Birdie Campbell Shenango Street Flossie Chardt

Dance Draws 50 Couples at Gilmore Hall

More than fifty couples attended the Twentieth Century club dance in Gilmore hall on Wednesday evening. Guests from out of town joined the event as music entertained and the party was successful in every particular.

Twentieth Century Club Gilmore Hall

Mrs Mary Gardner Returns From Winchester Visit

Mrs Mary Gardner of Walnut Street has returned from a two months visit with friends and relatives in Winchester Virginia, her former home.

Mary Gardner Walnut Street Winchester

Mrs Blanche Dillard Hosts Magnolia Kensington Social

Mrs Blanche Dillard of Elm Street will entertain the Magnolia Kensington on Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock in her home, hosting friends and acquaintances for a cordial social gathering.

Blanche Dillard Elm Street Magnolia Kensington

Castelonian Club To Meet At Mrs Dunlap's Home

Mrs William Dunlap of Court Street will entertain the Castelonian club next Tuesday afternoon in a social gathering at her residence featuring light refreshments and conversation.

William Dunlap Court Street Castelonian Club

Brooklyn Women Rebel Against Hat Edict at Baptist Temple

In New York on October 8, Brooklyn women react with shock and revolt to Rev. Cortland Myers demand that women remove hats during his sermons at the Baptist temple. A temple matron condemns the edict as horrid, noting St Paul forbids uncovered heads in church in Corinth.

New York Brooklyn

Miss Emma C Butz Teaches China Painting and Craft

Miss Emma C. Butz offers classes in china painting, special orders, and firing at studio 129 Croton Avenue. Bell phone 103 J. 4113.

China Cro‘ton Bell Phone

Rummage Sale by YMCA Auxiliary on Mill Street

The ladies' auxiliary of the Young Men's Christian Association will hold 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

Mrs H S Jordans New Millinery Goods in Harlansburg

Announcement from Harlansburg Pennsylvania promoting the latest millinery goods offered by Mrs. H S Jordan. Includes shop location and seasonal selection.

Mrs

Annual Meeting at Day Nursery Elects Officers and Board

The Children's Day Nursery Association held its annual meeting on Wednesday at 4 pm. Officers elected include President Mrs J Edward Cooke and Vice President Mrs Thomas W Phillips. 12 board members were chosen for two years. Treasurer Mrs E L Smith reported $223 in treasury with a $300 sinking fund. matron Mrs E C Watson praised the year's results. The president will appoint the executive board.

Children’s Day Nursery Association J. Edward Cooke Thomas W. Phillips Ella Caine W. P. Hanna George W. Moody James Ward Reis O. H. P. Brown J. Ea. Cooke Anna Patterson J. ©. McCready Thomas Phillips B. L. Smith George Lamoree Sol Brown C. J. Kirk E. L. Smith Treasury Association E. C. Watson

Local exchanges in Edenburg and nearby towns

Bessie Cover, a New Castle visitor, and Verna Gilmore, suffering quinsy, figure among a string of town visitors and trips. Local residents including W H Raub, C M Duff and Lillian, and J A Rape made business trips to New Castle while others visited Pittsburgh and Youngstown. The local ball team plans a game with the New Castle Athletic Club, and church activities are announced.

Bessie Cover New Castle Verna Gilmore William Welsh W. H. Raub Youngstown C. M. Duff Lillian R. W. McCurdy J. A. Rape John Wiley Mt. Jackson W. F. McCullough Doss Newell B. A. Young Company Eldridge Pennsylvania Company Sara Douglass Alfred Pittsburg William Kerr Elsie North Beaver Township

Girl Returns Reveals Mystery Behind Sudden Absence

A 17 year old girl known as Miss Fuller is returned to her mother in Wilkes Barre Pa. The police withhold her real name. She was lured away after meeting Jay Fuller who employed her as a stenographer in Wilkes Barre. Fuller has left town. Police say relations between the two were proper.

United Press New Haven Conn Wilkes-Barre Miss Fuller Jay Fuller Fuller

For Sale Five Hill Crest Lots Near Highland Line

Largest bargain offered on North hill. Five 40 by 127 foot lots on Hill Crest avenue one square above Clenmore boulevard within 200 feet of Highland street car line with sewer water and gas. Sell one or five together. C Ed Smith Hardware Co 18 Pittsburg St Marshall Bros offer 25c poultry book to any poultry owner calling this week.

North Hill Hill Crest Avenue Clenmore Boulevard Highland Street C. Ed Smith Hardware Co Pittsburg Street Marshall Bros

Local society items from Pittsburg area visits and family events

A string of social notices lists Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Diefenderfer’s Pittsburgh visit, a healthy birth to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stansfield, and Mrs. Nancy Taggart’s illness. It notes Charles P. Taggart’ s trip to support his ailing mother, Cambridge Springs trip for S W Dana and son Richard F Dana, Emma Brown’s Washington visit, and various callers and hospitalities across Phillips, Rose Point, and East Falls Street. It mentions Don Lusk’s illness improvement, and Lou Mather’s stay in New York with George L. Cooper, plus several visits to and from local residents including Miss Lizzie Morehead and Miss Long.

Charles P. Taggart New York City Nancy Taggart Grant Street W. L. Aiken Neshannock Avenue Paul Papenhausen East Main Street Pittsburg B. W. Henderson Chicago John H. Hamilton Court Street Wheeling Lou Mather George L. Cooper New Castle Lizzie Morehead East Street East Falls Street East End Richard Ward

Bryan May Visit Youngs Town This Month

W. J. Bryan may come to Youngs town in the latter part of the month. The potential appearance is awaited by residents seeking a prominent political event.

W. J. Bryan Youngs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mather Bros, CO Parcest Jewelry Establishment ARRIV ING Daily Mather Bros. CO Washington Street Literary Entertainments Sterling Jubilee Singers William Dixon Honolulu Hawaiian Islands THE Bostonia Matt King Pittsburg Exposition Leland Powers M9 Musical Club Hoover-Booher W. S. P. Club C. E. Convention Social Union George Winter North Bears Street Charles Greer Orth Jefferson Helen Rhodes American Women's Guild J. W. Bay Croton Avenue Emma C. Butz Crane Crane’s Linen Lawn Metzler Edenburg N. G. McClelland Mary Belle Euwers KID Glove Sale BOAT America United States Customs House Guarante W. H. Diefenderfer Phillips Place Samuel Stansfield Moody Avenue S. W. Dana North Jefferson Street Cambridge Springs Attorney Richard F. Dana Emma Brown Washington, D. C Orrie Rider George Anable Rose Point A. P. McElwain John W. Wissinger A. E. Kerr Chestnut Street Samuel Russell Cornell W. J. Lloyd Edgewood Avenue George E. Thatcher J. E. Duff North Mercer Street Emma Hambley la Cota Michigan Lewis Beman West Falls Street Fred Grace Bennett Grace Don Lusk Pine Street Bryan Osgood Hardware Company North Mill Street New Castile
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