Pretty event on anniversary at Young residence
The wooden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Howard Young of Richeleu avenue was celebrated with Halloween themed decor Tuesday evening. Guests played six hand euchre with high scorers Miss Rachel Hamilton and A J Fitzgerald. Many wooden gifts were given to the five year couple as a luncheon was served by the hostess and her nieces Misses Hazel and Cora Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Young
Richeleu Avenue
Hallowe'en
Rachel Hamilton
A. J. Fitzgerald
Hazel
Cora Young
Meadville Bride-To-Be Mary Howe Plans Oct 28 Wedding
Miss Mary Howe of Meadville and Clyde Binning of Oil City announced their coming marriage at a matinee party hosted by Mrs. R C Howe. The event concluded a Meadville visit with intimate friends present and a 500 game won by Miss Helen Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Howe
Meadville
Clyde Binning
Oil City
R. C. Howe
North Street
Miss Howe
Mr. Binning
Helen Rhodes
J. Ed. Cook
Gordon
Elizabeth Hutton
Layre
Nancy Hice
George R. Brown
William Miller Wardrop
Susanna Young
Cora Ritchie
Margaret Kirk
Margaret Gailey
Emma Brown
Birthday Party for Evan Jones Jr.
A birthday party honored Evan Jones Jr. as he turned 2 on Tuesday. Twenty children attended at the Jones home, enjoying music, gifts, and lunch after a cheerful afternoon of play.
Mrs L Denning Plans Trip to Meet Welsh Father in New York
Mrs L Denning of the Fisher block leaves Thursday for New York to meet her father William Richards of Llanelly Wales who once resided here. Richards is father to Thomas Richards of Phillips Place and Jack Richards of Granite City Illinois, both formerly of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Denning
Fisher Block
New York
William Richards
Llanelly
Wales
David Elias
Phillips Place
Richards
Thomas Richards
Jack Richards
Granite City, Ill
Park couple returns from western health trip
Mr and Mrs William J Park of this city have returned from a summer journey west taken for Mrs Park health. The trip proved beneficial and friends will be glad. Mrs Park parents Mr and Mrs Reuben Stevenson of Youngstown also returned home after keeping their home open during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Park
Park
Reuben Stevenson
Youngstown
Girls of I. B. H. Kingston Enjoy Pleasant Evening
Miss Margaret Breno of Park avenue hosted the I. B. H. Kingston girls Tuesday evening. They spent the early hours making dainty needlework and shared a lunch. Miss Mary Flynn of West Washington street invited the girls to her home in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. H. Kensington
Margaret Breno
Park Avenue
Mary Flynn
West Washington Street
Fellows Dance Invitation Planned for October 30
Invitations will be issued soon for a Hallowe en dance by The Fellows in Mikado hall on Friday evening October 30. It follows the summer Cascade park series and is expected with pleasure by the younger crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikado Hall
Cascade Park
Messrs. Forsythe
Hildebrand
Larkin
Butler
Martin
Ellwood
Barr
Prospect
Ladies of Rachel Rebekah Lodge Host Social and Trip
The Rachel Rebekah lodge to hold a social in their rooms Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday they depart from Mill and Washington at 7 o clock for Youngstown to visit the Fern Leaf lodge as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Rebekah Lodge
Mill and
Washington Streets
Youngstown
Fern Leaf Lodge
Loyal Orange Lodge Euchre Draws Local Couples
In Fidelis hall on Tuesday evening about 50 couples joined a euchre event hosted by the Loyal Orange lodge. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Florence Frost, Mrs. Mildred Abel, and Messrs. William Miller and C. W. Strayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Orange Lodge
Fidelis Hall
Florence Frost
Mildred Abel
William Miller
C. W. Strayer
Gibson announces marriage of Martha Gibson to Clarence Russell
Local cards from Mr and Mrs John Gibson of Chicago formerly of this city announce the marriage of their daughter Martha Gibson to Clarence Russell of Ashtabula Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibson
Chicago
Martha Gibson
Clarence Russell
Ashtabula
Civic club committee meets at YWCA to discuss school matters
The civic committee from different literary clubs met in the YWCA rooms Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock to discuss school matters. A full account will follow.
City social noted as Mrs Perkins visits
Mrs William Howard of West Falls street entertained friends informally Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs F A Perkins of Cleveland who is visiting in the city. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard
West Falls Street
F. A. Perkins
Cleveland
City
Randolph circle of King's Daughters meet for sewing
The Randolph circle of King's Daughters gathered Tuesday afternoon and spent the time sewing. They plan to meet again next Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Circle
King’s Daughters
Nixon club hosts enjoyable Tuesday evening gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wogan entertained Nixon club members with pink and green decorations. Guests who won favors included Mrs. George Rae Mrs. John Earl and Messrs William Reaher and Seth Marshall. Mrs. Fred Reaher received the visitor's favor. A menu followed the games. Next, Mr. and Mrs. William Wolford will host in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wogan
West North Street
Nixon Club
George Rae
John Earl
William Reahrer
Seth Marshall
Fred Reahrer
Walter Reahrer
William Wolford
Local Society Hostesses Share Fall Gatherings
Mrs. John W Knox hosts a 1 PM luncheon for Mrs Joseph Emerick in North Mercers Street. Mrs Fred Clemens entertains the S S Kensington. Grace Bagnall hosts Edis Tsae girls at 2 PM. Y M C A officers plan a 7:15 PM banquet. Other events include Protect Home circle, Fern Leaf Rebekah guests, Kensington clubs, Epworth church Missionary group, East Kensington Dinner club, Abendzeit Gesellschaft hosted by Miss Mullain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Knox
North Mercer Street
Joseph Emerick
Philadelphia
Fred Clemens
Front Street
S. S. Kensington
Grace Bagnall
Walnut Street
Edis Tsae
Ladies’ League
Protected Home Circle
Susanna Burrows
Etna Street
Rebekah Lodge
Fern Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Youngstown
Rebecca Allen
West Falls Street
M. J. M. W. Kensington
Chester Reynolds
East Sutton Street
Home Missionary Society
Epworth Methodist Church
Almon Shaffer
Pearson Street
East Side
Kensington
Abendzeit Gesellschaft Club
Grace Mullain
Ella Whiting to Wed Theodore Dunkle at A M E Zion
At 8 o clock Wednesday evening in the A M E Zion church Miss Ella Whiting of this city will marry Mr Theodore Dunkle of Homestead Rev Upperman to officiate The bridal party includes Mrs Eppie Dillard matron of honor Miss Alverta Hall Canton maid of honor Miss Ethel Crable bridesmaid Walker Robinson best man and ushers Joseph Cottom and Ernest Allen A reception at Miss Julia Roots Shenango street will follow Attending from Mercer Johnstown and Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. E. Zion Church
Ella Whiting
Theodore Dunkle
Homestead
Rev
Upperman
Eppie Dillard
Alverta Hall
Canton
Ethel Crable
Walker Robinson
Joseph Cottom
Ernest Allen
Julia Roots
Shenango Street
Mercer
Johnstown
Sharon
Teachers Leave for Health in Ft Pierre South Dakota
Word arrived that Misses Maude Myers Frances Johnston and Monroe Johnston have departed for Ft Pierre South Dakota. The teachers in this county for five or six years seek improved climate and plan to settle there if weather agrees.
Visitors.Arrive to Stay with Knox Family in North Mercer
Mrs Joseph Emerick and her young daughter from Philadelphia arrived in the city and will be guests of Mr and Mrs John W Knox on North Mercer Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emerick
Little Daughter
Philadelphia
City
John W Knox
North Mercer Street
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Social Planned
The Young People’s Christian Endeavor society of Fourth Presbyterian church will host a social and entertainment event on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society of
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Mayor Lusk Encounters Smaller Morning Drunk Row
Mayor Harry J. Lusk handled eight arrestees this morning, down from twelve last night. Frank Ray received five days in jail, Thomas Hurns paid a five dollar fine, and two suspects agreed to leave town within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Lusk
Frank Ray
Thomas Hurns
Local Knights of Pythias Enjoy Butler Banquet
67 members from five local lodges attended Butler No 211’s banquet last night. The group traveled by a Harmony line special from New Castle and back late, as two candidates were initiated with success. Western Star lodge 41 members led the attendance. local committee J A Carpenter B F Morehead and Ed Lamm praised the event and promised a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights
Sce
Butler
Butler Knights
No. 211
New Castle
Butler Lodge
Harry Ethridge
Western Star Lodge
New Castle Lodge
Fidelis
Robert Blum
Mahoningtown Lodge
J. A. Carpenter
B. F. Morehead
Ed. Lamm
Handcuff King Demonstrates Escape in Cascade Theater
Von Ray, known as the handcuff king, performed a trick at the Cascade theater. He was shackled by Detective Logan, Matt Gibbons, Lt. McCarthy, and William Wilcoff behind a screen and vanished from all restraints within five minutes. A straitjacket turn is promised tonight as a likely solo act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Ray
Cascade Theater
Logan
Matt Gibbons
McCarthy
William Wilcoff
Town Building at Queens Junction
A new town is being built at Queens Junction on the Western Allegheny railroad where the line shops will be located. Several new houses are under construction and more will follow before spring. Queens Junction lies in Butler county about 10 miles northwest of Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queens Junction
Western Allegheny
Butler County
Butler
Rummage Sale on South Croton Avenue Marshall Block
A rummage sale is held at Marshall block located at 638 South Croton Avenue from Thursday through Saturday. Proceeds support local community projects as shoppers browse a variety of donated items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Block
South Croton Avenue
Zelienople and Harmony Social Roundup
Social happenings in Zelienople and Harmony include visits from Clarion Pittsburg Warren and Tulsa residents. Dance events draw guests from Butler Ellwood Prospect and Jamestown with a Halloween party planned for October 30.
Deaths of the Bay: James Harper obituary and family notes
Harry Clyde and Mont Riley returned from Beaver after funeral services for their uncle James Harper. Harper, past eighty, remained active as a surveyor for 61 years and taught his class, attending services until his death after an active day. Religious leaders Rev. R. W. Kidd and Dr. Marquis officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Clyde
Mont Riley
Beaver
James Harper
R. W. Kidd
Beaver Falls
Marquis
Harper
Untitled reminiscence of a beloved local figure
The passage notes the subject's excellent qualities and widespread affection. It highlights his good fortune of never having fallen ill, underscoring a remarkable longevity and health admired by many.
Funeral services for John D. Stewart held at 2 oclock
The funeral was conducted Tuesday at 2 PM from 2% East Long Avenue for John D. Stewart who died Sunday morning. Dr. I A Thayer officiated with friends and relatives in attendance. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers W Haycock Jasper Hall C Bowen S Richards Jacob Shook and Frank Shook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Stewart
East Long Avenue
I. A. Thayer
Greenwood Cemetery
W. Haycock
Jasper Hall
C. Bowen
S. Richards
Jacob Shook
Frank Shook
Funeral for James Samuels' Infant Son Held at Home
The funeral of Benjamin J Samuel s little son of Mr and Mrs James Samuels of 79 Shady Side will be Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the residence. The remains will be shipped Thursday at 9 20 am to Stoneboro for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin J. Samuels
James Samuels
Shady Side
Stoneboro
Ohio Insurance Probe Sparks Home Guard Inquiry
A Cleveland notice directs Home Guards members to send names and addresses to an unnamed signer for disclosures tied to an Ohio Insurance Department investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Insurance Department
P. O
Cleveland
Ohio
Love Family Attends Olean Native’s Funeral in Sharon
Mr and Mrs W A Love Miss Sarah Love and Messrs A S J B and H A Love of this city attended the funeral of the late William Love of Olean New York which took place in Sharon Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Love
Sarah Love
A. S
J. B
H. A. Love
William Love
Olean
N. Y
Sharon
Linen table and towel sale listing from 19th century ad
An advertisement page lists linen products with prices including 60 cent per yard for Irish Cream Table Linen, 1.00 for heavy bleached, 1.25 for 72 inch double damask, napkins at 2.00 to 3.50 per dozen, Huckaback towels from 12.4 to 40 cents, and 17 inch all linen towels at 12.5 cents per yard.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mather Brob. CO
China
ARRIV
ING Daily
Mather Bros. CO
Wholesale and Retail Jewelers
E. Washington Street
First Baptist Church
Sterling Jubilee Singers
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Bostonia
Pittsburg Exposition
Thomas E. Green
Leland Powers
Oscar Haywood
Charles T. Metzler Co
Love &, Megown
McKinley & Frantz
J. H. Douglas & Son
Calvin Smith, Hyde & Yates
Jos. Harris
Royal Welsh Ladies
Cardiff
Great Britain
Emmanuel Baptist Church
South Jefferson and
Reynolds Streets
Charles M. Morrow
Bell Phone
Scott Street
Pretty
Wilfred
Evan Jones
Evan, Jr
Jones
Hallowe'en Dance
Rebekah
Euchre
Civic Committee
Will
S. D
Co. EB. Social
Mayor Lusk
Queen’s Junction
Edward Young
Richelieu Avenue
J. W. Cunningham
Wayne Township
J. Almon Mackey
Charles L. Baldwin
East Grant Street
Pittsburg
Helen Hartsuff
Hoysdale
Martha Swafford
C. A. Jones
Wheeling
Rufus Patterson
Edward King
Rhodes Place
Emma Bauman
J. Ed Cooke
Wallace Avenue
Will Lowry
Margaret
Wilkinsburg
G. C. Thompson
Leon Stewart
Apollo
B. C. Rhodes
Wesley Davy
Crawford Avenue
John Alexander
East Main Street
Franklin
James M. Blackwood
Pittsburg Street
Chas. Pearson
John Magee
Near -Ose Point
Emma Hughes
Madame Hughes Thomas
Welsh Ladies’ Choir
John Evans
Waldo Street
Evans
J. L. Pyle
Ed O'Brien
Miller Street
Elizabeth O’brien
Tin Horns
Metzler
Prof. Woodring
Harmony
Clarion
Plasmeyer
Theresa
Marie Gelbach
Aiken
W. J. Lamberton
George and
Ruth Lamberton
Bonita Halstein
Dunn
Warren, O
Halstein
Elsie Weigle
Jane Lockwood
Tulsa
Oklo
Zelienople
Miss Lockwood
Jamestown
Pittsburg St
Union Depot
Roberts
Mr. Stewart
New Leslie Hotel
Boggs & Buhl
North Sides
Pittsburgh, PA
W. H. Dunlap
Court Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!