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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1908

Page

3

Surprise Birthday for Bessie Bradley at Cleveland Avenue

Friday afternoon a surprise tenth birthday party for Bessie Bradley was hosted by her mother at home on Cleveland Avenue. Guests included many local girls, with Miss Elizabeth Blews assisting, and a pink and white dining room with a large cake and candles.

Bessie James Bradley Cleveland Avenue Mrs. Bradley Elizabeth Blews Navetta Heslop Ruth Remley Mildred Gibson Grace Clinefelter Jessie Locke Eleanor Amon Amber Blackstone Mildred George Viola Dute Loraine Lovejoy Florence Campbell Marian Hover Violet Kerchival Honor Bradley Hannah Foster Ruth Lillian Armstrong Mildred Florence Allen Ava Stern Rosaline Parsons Theo Brown Bessie Bradley Viola Jones

Bleakley Habegger Nuptials Quietly Planned in Franklin

Miss Margaret May Bleakley and Dr Louis Edmond Habegger schedule a quiet wedding at the bride elects Franklin Pennsylvania home with Rev Beaty presiding at 4 PM. No attendants, immediate family present due to a recent death. Miss Bleakley has visited W S Foltz West Grant Street and Margaret Kirk Highland Avenue.

Franklin Margaret May Bleakley William J. Bleakley Franklin, Pa Louis Edmond Habegger Mr. Beaty Franklin’ Presbyterian Church Pittsburg Dispatch Bleakley W. 8. Foltz West Grant Street Margaret Kirk Highland Avenue

Inventors Highlighted In American Women's Guild Meeting

The American Women's Guild met with Mrs. John W. Bay of Croton Avenue on Friday afternoon. Roll call responses named inventors. Papers presented included Wireless Telegraphy by Mrs. Mina Organ and Women and Their Inventions by Mrs. J. W. Bay. Also Reading Darius Green and His Flying Machine by Mrs. W. J. Wolford. Next gathering set for two weeks with Mrs. N. Blackstone of Cascade Street.

American Women’s Guild John W. Bay Croton Avenue Mina Or Gan J. W. Bay Reading Darius Green W. J. Wolford N. Blackstone Cascade Street

Club entertainment in North Beaver street home

Mrs George Winter hosted the Girls club on Friday afternoon with needlework and a later collation. She was helped by her mother Mrs James Stevenson and out of town guest Mrs Findley McConnell of Pittsburg attended the event.

George Winter North Beaver Street James Stevenson Findley McConnell Pittsburg

Girls Meet To Sew With Miss Rhodes In City

The X Y Z girls sewed Friday afternoon with Miss Helen Rhodes of Neshannock Avenue. Refreshments were served and the group will be entertained by Miss Leah Hughes of Lincoln Avenue next Friday afternoon.

Helen Rhodes Neshannock Avenue Leah Hughes Lincoln Avenue

Pittsburg Guest Miss Challinor to Visit Henrickson Avenue

Miss Margaret Challinor of Pittsburg arrived in the city to be the guest of Mrs Frank Butz of Henrickson avenue for some time. Challinor has many friends here and has frequently visited.

Margaret Challinor Pittsburg Frank Butz Henrickson Avenue Miss Challinor

Birthday Surprise for Leroy Merriman Celebrated

In honor of his birthday anniversary Leroy Merriman was tendered a pleasant surprise Thursday evening. Cards and other interesting diversions made the evening a happy one for the guests who partook of a delicious luncheon.

Leroy Merriman

Surprise Birthday Honors for Mrs Seth Marshall

A 37th birthday celebration for Mrs Seth Marshall drew 50 or more friends from the Daughters of America at Hutchinson street. A ruby ring was presented by Mrs Ben Dean with remarks. Prizes in a euchre contest went to Mrs Margaret Rigby Mrs Mildred Able Kenneth and Marshall. Refreshments followed later.

Seth Marshall Hutchinson Street Daughters of America Marshall Ben Dean Margaret Rigby Mildred Able Kenneth and

Reading Circle Meetings Schedule and Papers

Reading circle sessions are set for Monday at 3 PM with Mrs. George W Moody on Highland Avenue. Roll call responses will be the favorite book of the year and papers include Emmanuel Movement by Miss Mary Dickson and reviews of Outlook and Century for September by Mrs. L Hewitt and Mrs. Ford Kincaid. The Circle of 89 will meet at 3 PM with Miss Alma Broadhead on Craig Street for Whittier quotations and papers on Life of John G Whittier and Whittier’s Anti-Slavery Poetry with a Whittier poem by Mrs. A Martin Graham.

George W. Moody Highland Avenue Emmanuel Movement Mary Dickson Review Outlook Century L. Hewitt Ford Kincaid North Jefferson Street Circle of 89 Mary Allen Faroes Shetland William K. Hugus Hebrides Orkneys Alma Broadhead Craig Street Whittier Rall John G. Whittier L. W. Ranney J. P. Caldwell William Montgomery A. Martin Graham

Miss Gertrude Cogan to Speak for W C T U

Miss Gertrude Cogan visiting the city for weeks of W C T U work has spoken in multiple churches and will speak at Croton Methodist Free Methodist Mahoningtown Pulaski Methodist and Presbyterian churches with events on Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and the following Monday in various venues.

Cogan Gertrude Cogan Croton Methodist Church Free Methodist Church Arlington Avenue C. W. Waddington East North Street Mahoningtown Pulaski Methodist Church Presbyterian Church South Jefferson Street

Yoho Birthday Party Held for Helen Yoho

Nathaniel Yoho organized a surprise party for his sister Helen on her birthday Friday. Entertainment included music games and magic lantern pictures with refreshments served. Guests included Mamie Hickey Margaret Hickey Lyda Book Nettie Galbreath Nellie and Marie Yoho Nellie Grinnen Susie Gray Lillian McCready Claire Cunningham Lola Josie Naugle Marie Snare Grace Galbreath Leona Trunk Geraldine Harvey Alice Gray Florence Weitz and Florence Yoho.

Helen W. W. Yoho Nathaniel Mamie Hickey Margaret Hickey Lyda Book Nettie Galbreath Nellie Marie Yoho Nellie Grinnen Susie Gray Lillian McCready Claire Cunningham Lola Josie Naugle Marie Snare Grace Galbreath Leona Trunk Geraldine Harvey Alice Gray Florence Weitz Florence Yoho

Handel Oratorio Society to Hold First Meeting

The Handel Oratorio Society schedules its season start at the High School auditorium on Monday October 12 at o'clock sharp. Members must enroll. those unable to attend should mail name address and voice part. Bring Messiah All Through the Night and Hail to the Happy Bridal Day. John N. Emery secretary.

Handel Oratorio Society John N. Emery

New Castle High School Senior Class Elects Officers

The first annual senior class meeting at New Castle High School elected officers for the class to graduate next June. President Donald Trelfall, Vice President Frank Hamilton, Secretary Ruth Ehrlich, Treasurer John Kennedy, and Athletic Captain Charles Loveridge were named.

New Castle Donald Trelfall Frank Hamilton Ruth Ehrlich John Kennedy Charles Loveridge

Birthday party honors Mrs Douglas of Sharon

Friday marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Douglas of Sharon formerly of this city. A group of former neighbors and friends visited her for the day. Dinner was served at noon and the guests returned home at six in the evening.

Douglas of Sharon Sadie McCaine Jennie Emery Annie Stevenson Minnie Parchie Margaret Clark Edward Crocker Jessie Crocker Amy Hall Beryl Drake Sadie Metzler Bert Terwilliger Ida Drake Lottie Maitland

Reading circles meet Monday and locals plan concerts

The three Reading circles will meet at 3. Local residents will travel to Youngstown to hear Madame Lillian Nordica in a Park Theatre concert. The Oratorio Society resumes after summer vacation. Daughters of the King of Trinity Church hold their regular meeting. Mr and Mrs L Baldwin of East Grant Street entertain the Spoon Club. The Ladies League of the Protected Home Circle hosts a Coliseum vaudeville theatre party.

Youngstown Lillian Nordica Park Theatre Oratorio Society Daughters of the King of Trinity Church L. Baldwin East Grant Street Spoon Club Ladies’ League of Protected Home Circle Coliseum

Oldest Allegheny-born man 97 celebrated in New Bedford

Martin Jackson of New Bedford turned 97 on Thursday and hosted a family dinner at his home. He is the oldest man living who was born in Allegheny and won a prize at the sesqui centennial in Pittsburgh last week. Notable guests included Mrs. N Gehrett Mrs. Charlotte Scott of Courtland Mrs. Robert Pinkerton and Miss Jennie Pinkerton of Warren.

Martin Jackson New Bedford Mr. Jackson Allegheny Pittsburg N. Gehrett Charlotte Scott Courtland Robert Pinkerton Jennie Pinkerton Warren Don Center Church Center Ethel Phillips Philadelphia Margaret Wilson Pearson

Miss Marie Brehm To Speak In Local Churches

Miss Marie Brehm arriving Saturday will stay with Mrs. Benjamin Beisel and Mrs. Eliza A. McBride at 80 East Wallace Avenue. She will speak in local churches Sunday and remains in the city until Monday. Brehm is a traveling secretary for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church promoting temperance and was formerly state president of the Illinois WCTU.

Marie Brehm Benjamin Beisel Eliza A. McBride Wallace Avenue Miss Brehm General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church Illinois

Mrs Parsons Hosts Friends for Bushs Visit at Cleveland

Mrs M B Parsons of Cleveland avenue entertained Friday evening in honor of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs E A Bush of Punxsutawney. The evening featured games and refreshments.

M. BE. Parsons Cleveland Avenue E. A. Bush Punxsutawney

Basket Club Hosts Card Evening Committee Members

Mrs J Norman Martin Mrs J C Hutton Mrs David Jameson and Mrs Charles Greer served on the committee at the Basket club meeting Friday. Mr and Mrs Charles Greer of North Jefferson street hosted dinner at 7 and guests played cards. Mr and Mrs E I Phillips of North Beaver street will entertain the club in two weeks.

J. Norman Martin J. C. Hutton David Jameson Charles Greer Basket Club North Jefferson Street E. I. Phillips North Beaver Street

Entertainments At St Mary's Church Plans For Winter Plays

A meeting will be held by the young people of St Marys church to arrange several amateur performances for the coming winter. The church drama society has staged a few plays in recent years with success and more are planned.

St. Mary’s’ Church Drasaic Society of the

Ministerial Association to Hear Dr. Whalen Monday

Dr H J Whalen pastor of the First Baptist church will address the Ministerial association Monday morning at 10 o clock.

H. J. Whalen First Baptist Church Ministerial Association

Meeting Notice at City Church Guild Room

The church will meet Monday evening at 7:30 in the guild room for a brief gathering.

Emma C Butz Offers China Painting and Ceramic Work

Miss Emma C Butz advertises classes in china painting and special order work with firing services at Studio 129 Croton Avenue telephone Bell 1063 J 4213.

China Croton Avenue Bell Phone

Mrs Loveland Drops Dead After Rising in Fredonia Area

Mrs A G Loveland wife of a hiker merchant in Fredonia ercer county drops dead shortly after arising on Friday. Marshall Bros announce a 25 cent poultry copyright book for any poultry owner who calls this week titled Full of sound chicken sense.

A. G. Loveland Fredonia Ercer County Marshall Bros

Excellent music at Gilmore Hall high school dance

Friday evening at Gilmore Hall a lively high school dance drew about 30 couples. The event featured strong turnout from the younger crowd and a note that the next dance will occur in two weeks.

Gilmore Hall

Come and See Mrs H S Jordans New Millinery Goods

Advertises Mrs H S Jordan in Harlansburg Pennsylvania inviting readers to view her new millinery goods at the shop.

Mrs

Desperate Arrest After Harmony Fight Ends With Capture

Daniel Behm fought off Harmony officers for two days trapping himself in a house. He attacked Constable Renno and Constable Miller when finally arrested after a trap door chase and a kitchen confrontation in Butler. He faced charges of assault resisting an officer and threatening to kill.

Harmony Daniel Behm Butler F. H. Davy Behm F. M. Renno Jess Miller Renno Miller

Statewide ruling: non resident not liable for township road tax

Judge A W Williams rules that non residents owe no per capita tax for special road purposes. The suit by Pymatuning Township supervisors against non resident property owner Sr. O Simonton ended with the decision that a non resident must not pay the tax in that township.

Sharon A W. Williams Pymatuning Sr. O. Simonton Williams

Card of Thanks for Thompson Family Loss

Mr and Mrs C H Thompson and family thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness extended in the recent bereavement of their little son and brother Clifford.

C. H. Thompson Clifford

Local social notes list visiting friends and guests

Mrs. William Covert of Sharpsville and Miss Millie Waters of Lowellville visit local friends and relatives. Miss Mabel Allen spends a Saturday in Pittsburg while Robert White visits Washington. Don Lusk improves from illness. Mrs. W. B. Davis visits Greenville. Miss Anna North visits Miss Jeannette Shaner in Youngstown. M. L. Clark and Pearl visit relatives in the city. Muscular rheumatism affects Mrs. E. S. Warnock. Nessle and Taylor return from Lowellville business trip. Mrs. Dodds visits in Pearson street. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Dana complete a Cambridge Springs stay. Chauncey Hettenbaugh and Joseph McKnight visit Pittsburg. Quinn family returns from Pittsburg. Wilda Emery concludes visit with Helen Aye in Cascade street. Latimer family returns from visit to John Mills family in Shar on.

William Covert Sharpsville Millie Waters Lowellville Mabel Allen Walnut Street Pittsburg Robert White Neshannock Avenue Washington Don Lusk Pine Street W. 8. Davis Mary Davis Greenville Anna North Youngstown Jeannette Shaner Young Street Chauncey Hettenbaugh Joseph McKnight West State Street J. F. Quinn Julia A. Quinn William J. Quinn, Jr

Special Service at Italian M E Church

A special service is set for Sunday morning at the Italian Methodist Church in Howard Alley. Rev Grisafi will preach at 10 30 o clock on the baptismal text Go baptize all the people in the name of the Father Son and Holy Ghost. After the service the pastor will baptize children.

Howard Alley Rev Grisafi

Farewell Sermon by Rev. J. M. Wilkes

Rev. J. M. Wilkes of the A. M. E. church will preach a farewell sermon Sunday at 8 p.m. He leaves Tuesday for conference and is expected to return, having done significant work among his congregation.

J. M. Wilkes

Leesburg Hears A Singing Class Plan And Local News

Community to organize a singing class taught by Sherman Black of Grove City. Crop reports say corn nearly cut and potatoes dug. typhoid patients improving. Local clergy activities include temperance lectures in South Dakota and church events in Leesburg and Center.

Sherman Black Grove City Leesburg Heydrick Ome Dougas

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Bride American Guild Mather Bros. CO ARRIV ING Daily Wholesale and Retail Jewelers E. Washington Street Frank Myers John D. Myers Princeton McClintock Luna Nettie Hogue Herman Hogue Ellwood City Crawford Houk Association King Emma C. Butz Brodney's George Barr McCutcheon Harold MacGrath Katherine Cecil Thurston Joseph Medill Patterson Robert W. Chambers Mary Roberts Rinehart Kildare Meredith Nicholson Peter F. Hopkinson Smith Randall Parish Metzler KID Glove Sale Martin Newton Annis Detroit, Mich Lee Tat Ieee Black Lynx Black Pony Chinchilla Isabelle Fox Euwers M. L. Clark Pearl Harlansburg City E. S. Warnock Superior Street Messrs Dave Nessle Lee Taylor Mrs. Dodds Prospect George Kennedy Pearson Street S. W. Dana Cambridge Springs, Pa Wilda Emery Petrolia Helen Aye David Latimer M. E Corner Mill May Carey Sandy Lake James Potter Volant Chuck Margery Wingard Co. G. Jordan South Dakota Leesburg Presbyterian Church T. W. Pearson Beaver James A. Nelson Lon Emmanuel Baptist Church South Jefferson and Reynolds Streets Royal Welsh Ladies’ Choir Ocean Grove
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