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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

3

Stansfield Delivers Desultorium Talk on Life and Spirit

William Stansfield spoke at the Unity club on Desultorium arguing life and death are not purely material. He urged spiritual evidence for continued life and cited authorities who found life continuous. A brief discussion followed with Rev. George Jones and others. no meeting next Friday due to Halloween festivities.

Unity Club William Stansfield Kichock George Jones W. G. Price Bentley J. W. Hays Hallowe'en

Morton-Scott Wedding Planned at Catlettsburg Church

Invitations announce the marriage of Hazel Morton to Dr. Charles Matthews Scott in Catlettsburg First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday November 10 at 8 30 PM. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W W Morton of Catlettsburg Ky and the event is described as a large wedding with relatives in the area.

W. W. Morton Catlettsburg Hazel Morton Charles Matthews Scott First Presbyterian Church Edith Hill Belle Megown West North Street S. J. Chambers Court Street W. H. Chambers North Liberty Street

Halloween Party Invites Guild Members at Croton Avenue

Mrs P K Fike of Croton avenue invites American Women's Guild to an old fashioned Hallowe en party at her home next Saturday evening The regular session was held at Mrs J N Blackstone Cascade street Friday afternoon An interesting program on New York included A Brief History of New York by Mrs J N Blackstone Notable Places of New York by Mrs E L Smith A Trip Down the Hudson by Mrs W W Fielding Reading Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Mrs Lyle Emery The next regular meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs W Burrows Morton street

P. K. Fike Croton Avenue American Women's Guild Hallowe'en J. N. Blackstone Cascade Street New York State New York E. L. Smith Hudson W. W. Fielding Reading Sleepy Hollow Lyle Emery W. Burrows Morton Street

Reading Circle Meets Mrs Davidson at Wallace Avenue

The Reading circle will meet with Mrs Mary A Davidson of Wallace avenue at 3 o clock. Oratorio society will meet in high school chapel at 8 o'clock. Mr and Mrs EB Phillips of North Teaver street will entertain the Basket club. Mrs John Nothdurst of the Neshannon Boulevard will entertain the Circle of 89 at 3 o'clock. The Spoon club will be entertained by Mrs William B Gormley of North Mercer street. The Circle of 91 will meet at 3% o'clock with Mrs T C Armstrong of Croton avenue, Mr and Mrs Edward Kendall of West Washington street will entertain the Monday Night club.

Reading Mary A. Davidson Wallace Avenue Oratorio Society EB. I. Phillips North Teaver Street John Nothdurst Neshannock Boulevard Spoon Club William B. Gormley North Mercer Street T. C. Armstrong Croton Avenue Edward Kendall West Washington Street

Hughes and Smith Marry in Beaver Ceremony

Announcement states Miss Cora B. Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Hughes Volant wed Mr David A Smith of Pittsburg in Beaver on Wednesday. The bride is described as accomplished and the groom a noted Pittsburg oil operator, with residence to be in Hast End.

Cora B. Hughes J. B. Hughes Volant David. A. Smith Pittsburg Beaver

Mrs Harper visits Grove City for luncheon honor

Mrs BE F Harper of Park Avenue returned from Grove City where she was guest of Miss Ida Pearsall. A luncheon with pretty appointments welcomed her Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Harper was accompanied by her daughter Eleanor.

BE. F. G. Harper Park Avenue Grove City Ida Pearsall Harper Eleanor

Cleveland Guest Attends Gilmore Hall High School Dance

Miss Blanche Stone of Cleveland attended the Gilmore hall dance as an out of town guest. About 35 couples participated and the music was unusually lively. The next dance is planned for two weeks later.

Blanche Stone Cleveland Gilmore Hall

Pittsburg Sightseeing Duo See Maude Adams Play

Mrs. Josephine Martin and her daughter May of Court Street visited Pittsburg on Saturday and attended Maude Adams in What Every Woman Knows at the Nixon Theatre this afternoon.

Josephine Martin May Court Street Pittsburg Maude Adams Nixon Theatre

Daisy Thompson and Louis Guenzi Granted Marriage License

A marriage license was granted in Youngstown to Daisy Thompson and Louis Guenzi of the city.

Youngstown Daisy Thompson Louis Guenzi

Masquerade Party for Associates

The G. 8. club of the First Baptist church enjoyed a masquerade party hosted by Miss Jean Ingham of East Falls street. Guests wore original costumes, with Miss Margaret Whalen in the best disguise as an old woman. Themed decorations featured pumpkins and autumn leaves, games included bobbing for apples won by Miss Jane Reel, and music and refreshments followed. The guest list totaled about fifteen, with Mrs. Swan of Meddlebury, W. Va. traveling from afar.

G. 8. Club First Baptist Church Mies Jean Ingham East Falls Street Margaret Whalen Jane Reel

Pretty function at Miller home in Croton avenue

A Friday afternoon gathering at the Miller home on Croton avenue hosted by Mrs. A. S. Love Mrs. George McKee and Miss Laura Miller attracted 56 luncheon guests Carnations formed the centerpiece for an unusually attractive decor After luncheon guests played 500 with engaging results no prizes were awarded A card party is planned for next Tuesday evening at the Miller residence.

Miller Croton Avenue A. S. Love George McKee Laura Miller John McClure Beaver Milier

Social at First Christian church women’s group

A Pittsburg street home hosted a Friday gathering by the women’s union of the First Christian church. Miss Lyda Ruth Brooks Miss Edna Woods Miss Hartman Thelma Ellis and young Misses Virginia and Georgia Johnson presented a musical and literary program. Over 40 members and friends attended and refreshment was served.

J. J. Dean Pittsburg Street Women's Union of The First Christian Church Lyda Ruth Brooks Edna Woods Hartman Thelma Ellis Virginia Georgia Johnson Emery Johnson

Miss Ester Stockman’s Twelfth Birthday Soiree

In honor of her twelfth birthday Miss Ester Stockman of Pittsburg street entertained many girl and boy friends Thursday evening. The young guests enjoyed games and a dining room lunch after ten o clock. Miss Neretta Hazlep toasted Miss Stockman to many more happy birthdays. Miss Anna McGurk recited Seeing Things at Night and Old Grady's Ghost. Miss Stockman received many pretty presents.

Ester Stockman Pittsburg Street Neretta Hazlep Miss Stockman Anna McGurk Grady

S A K girls host Miss McKee for progressive dinner

Arrangements planned previously for a progressive dinner on Friday evening October 30 were carried out at a meeting of the S A K girls. Miss Ethel McKee of Wallace Avenue acted as hostess. The group sewed and enjoyed a luncheon. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Miss Gertrude Waddington of Court Street.

Ethel McKee Wallace Avenue Gertrude Waddington Court Street

Cleveland guest Miss Stone to stay with Croton friends

In honor of Miss Blanche Stone of Cleveland, guest of Miss Lena Winternitz of Croton avenue, her sister Mrs. Quincy McBride entertained at a small luncheon at the Lawrence club. Messrs Joseph Stone and Isadore Ebstein of Cleveland will visit the city this afternoon in their machine and will be accompanied home Sunday by Miss Stone.

Blanche Stone Cleveland Lena Winternitz Croton Avenue Quincy McBride Lawrence Club Joseph Stone Isadore Ebstein Miss Stone

Halloween party promises fun for New Castle club

A group of four gathered at the New Castle club on Friday evening to play cards. The popular diversion of £ 00 provided entertainment, followed by a delicious collation. A Hallowe'en party will be held next Friday evening.

New Castle Club

Youngstown Groom Weds Clara Evans in Quiet Ceremony

Bert F. De Normandie son of Sheriff F. L. De Normandie of Youngstown married Clara Evans Thursday evening. The groom, a nephew of Mrs. John Knox of Lincoln avenue, is well known locally.

Bert F. de Normandie F. L. de Normandie Youngstown Clara Evans J. R. Ewers John Knox Lincoln Avenue

Lincoln avenue hostess entertains X Y Z girls with sewing

Miss Elizabeth Hutton of Lincoln avenue hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for the X Y Z girls. Sewing and social talk filled the time and a nice lunch was served. The location of the next meeting will be announced later.

Elizabeth Hutton Lincoln Avenue

West Grant couple hosts Tuesday Night Club event shift

Mr and Mrs John Butz of West Grant street will entertain the Tuesday Night Club next Tuesday evening instead of Mr and Mrs H G Dean as previously announced at the last meeting.

John Butz West Grant Street H. G. Dean

Exposition for Youngstown Advocated Similar to Pittsburg

A proposal is urged to establish a Youngstown exposition modeled after the Pittsburg arrangement. Supporters cite economic and industrial benefits and urge municipal backing and planning details to advance the project.

Youngstown Pittsburg

Ministers to Speak at Temperance Meetings Next Week

Temperance gatherings will continue in city churches with speakers announced. Rev W G McConnell at Third U P church Monday, Rev J S Martin at Grace M E church Tuesday, Rev R H Mulholland at Fourth Presbyterian Tuesday, Rev A H Jordan at Highland U P Thursday, Rev G J Jefferies at Simpson M B E Thursday, Rev J L Stratton at Second U P Friday, Rev William Bryenton at Primitive Methodist Monday, November 2.

W. G. McConnell Fourth Presbyterian Church Third U. P J. S. Martin Reformed Presbyterian Church Grace M R. H. Mulholland Highland U. P J. L. Stratton Croton Avenue M. E U. P William Bryenton Free Methodist Church F Primitiva Methodist Church

Local residents return and visit in city circles

M A Pooler returns from Cleveland. Mrs Allen Hull of Denver is guest in city. Mrs John McClure of Beaver visits friends. Mrs James Merchart of Sharon guests of Mrs George Forbes. Detective Thomas O'Brien of Pittsburgh returns home. Miss Lena Winternitz hosts guest. Mrs Swan of Meddlebury visits Mr and Mrs J L Swan. Miss Mary Hamilton and Miss Elda Brown spend Saturday in Pittsburgh. Mrs Elvira Mills of Pittsburgh visits sister Mrs M A Hartiman who is ill. Mrs O H P Brown and daughter France spend Saturday in Pittsburgh. Mrs Howard Vance ill but out. Miss Ethel Wygal returns from visit to Mrs Pearl Smith. Mrs James M Blackwood returns from visit to Portersville and Ellwood City. George W Hamilton returns from Kend Neb and Dixon Ill. Miss Margaret Camblin visits mother on Wallace Avenue. Will Wier, Rufus Bell, Scott Cole, and Butch Mahne attend Republican blowout then return. C Ed Smith returns from Buffalo with order for two Thomas autos.

M. A. Pooler Cleveland Allen Hull Denver Col John McClure Beaver James Merchart Sharon George Forbes Thomas O’brien Pittsburg Blanche Stone Lena Winternitz Croton Avenue Howard Vance South Street Ethel Wygal Pearl Smith McKeesport James M. Blackwood Pittsburg Street Portersville Ellwood City George W. Hamilton Court Street Relatves Kend Neb Dixon Margaret Camblin John Camblin Wallace Avenue Rochester Rufus Bell Beaver Falls Scott Cole Darlington

Mayor Lusk cases abuse and begging in city court

At police court Mayor Lusk sentences Pat Kernan for child and wife abuse after witnesses testify to taking 50 cents from his child. He faces six to nine months. Mike Mitchel is questioned about farming and Mike Conway is fined for begging. Chief Gilmore notes a $100 loan to an Italian and a North Hill begging incident. Two foreigners arrested for drunkenness are discharged.

Pat Lusk Pat Farrell Kernan Mike Mitchel Mike Mike Conway Joseph Gilmore Conway North Hill

Councils to Oppose New Transfer Policy Conflicts

City councils refer transfer question to city solicitor for opinion. Street car company issued notices that transfers were unavailable unless requested at fare payment. Councils introduced a resolution directing the police committee to examine measures to halt the company’s transfer policy.

Land Purchase Along Union Township Road

Geo Mee of South New Castle borrows land from J H Sherritt on the new road in Union township. The deed records a parcel described as acres in the transaction.

Geo. Mee South New Castle J. H. Sherritt New Road Union Township

Police Com Add to Youngs Troubles Over Dog Catching

The police committee questions Jack Young's dog catching work in Atlantic avenue disputes. Chief Gilmore notes dogs returned after capture and Jack cites unpaid fees for nonlethal releases. Councilmen press for details as Young seeks his $70 monthly bill.

Police Committee of Councils Jack Young Joseph Gilmore Jack Atlantic Avenue Gilmore Long Avenue

Westminster junior orations highlight college talent

Westminster College in New Wilmington hosted the first series of junior class orations and essays. Students Jesse Clyde Amon Raymond M. Kistler Grace Cooper Dickey Elizabeth Bartley Douthett Bessie Lorena Ferrer Marian Blakely Forsythe delivered notable works, with a large audience in attendance and a strong student rally for the Geneva game.

New Wilmington Westminster College Dr. Russell Awakening Giant Jesse Clyde Amon Grace Cooper Dickey Jewish Progress Elizabeth Bartley Douthett Raymon M. Kistler Lafcndis Hearn Bessie Lorena Ferrer Marian Blakely Forsythe

Five Executions In One Day Shock Louisiana

Five African Americans were hanged in Louisiana in a single day for murder. Robert Hall was executed in Plaquemine parish for killing two of his own race, Ernest Montgomery in Vermilion parish killed three, Edward Ayles in Rapides parish murdered his wife, and two others in New Orleans strangled a white policeman, Robert Cambias, before their executions.

New Orleans Louisiana Robert Hall Plaquemine Parish Ernest Montgomery Vermilion Parish Edward Ayles Rapides Parish Robert Cambias

Chicken and Waffles at Hotel McCreary

Short notice service offers chicken and waffles at Hotel McCreary in New Wilmington. Bell and Citizens phones listed. S406 waite.

Big 500-ton Soho Furnace Blown In at Pittsburg

The 500 ton Soho furnace of Jones and Laughlin Steel at Pittsburg has been blown in after a period of idleness and will be started in full next week.

Jones and Laughlin Steel Company Pittsburg

Large two pound potato from Audley Book farm

Adam Mershimer delivered a two pound potato to The News office on Friday. The oversized spud, one of several from the Audley Book farm near Hermon church, is described as exceptionally large.

Adam Mershimer Audley Hermon Church

Y W C A Vesper Services Set At 4 30 Sunday

Vesper services will be held at 4 30 Sunday afternoon at the Y W C A with Rev A B McCormick of Central Presbyterian delivering the address. A social hour follows after 5 30 with a story reading and a light lunch to enable attendees to stay downtown for Young People's meetings.

Young Women’s Christian Association A. B. McCormick Central Presbyterian Church

Croton L T L to Meet Sunday Afternoon

The Croton L T L will meet Sunday at 2 30 PM in the Croton Methodist church. Central W C T U will meet Monday at 7 30 PM with Mrs William Isaac 810 Highland Ave. Miss Bessie Williams visits Miss Carrie Gibson of South Sharon. change in date.

Croton L. T. L Croton Methodist Church Central W. C. T. U William Isaac Highland Avenue Bessie Williams Carrie Gibson South Sharon

Also Mentioned on This Page

WM. Stansfield Earth D. R. Bollard Sarial S. A. K. Girls C. Ed Smith Buffalo Thomas Harry J. Lusk Police Court Pat Kernan Mather Bros. CO New Castle China ARRIV ING Daily Mather Bros.co Washington Street Samuel J. Chambers Third Ward Democratic County Committee Chambers Lawrence County Pennsylvania H. M. Good A. Martin Graham Lawrence Democratic Party Vely Board of County Commissioners M. C. Galliher A. G. Knox Young Westminster Geneva F. R. Bailey Clenny Long Park Portfield Waite Theo Clark Love & Megown Bell Phone Union Phone Charles M. Morrow Scott Street South Mill Street Roy McClelland Prop
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