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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1908

Page

10

Large Luncheon at Fairlawn A Autumn Day Event

Miss Rebecca Wilkinson of Fairlawn presided over a Saturday afternoon luncheon on the Youngstown car line. Yellow and black decorations featured crepe paper festoons and chrysanthemums. The hostesses invited 60 guests with Misses Iretta Dart Anne Aiken Clara Wilkinson and out of town guest Effie Butz of Pittsburg Mrs. R A Cupper of Rochester among attendees.

Rebecca Wilkinson Fairlawn Youngstown Hallowe Iretta Dart Anne Aiken Clara Wilkinson Effie Butz Pittsburg R. A. Cupper Rochester Hallowe'en

Foreign Missionary Society Hosts Fascinating East Asia Discussion

The session at Mrs. T. A. Patterson’s Wallace avenue home featured Mrs. EB Baer leading a talk on The Nearer and Farther East about Islam and conquest. Members displayed Mohammedan flags on a map while Miss Eva Davidson dressed as an Arab recited the prayer and creed. Seven ladies shared views followed by a Halloween lunch.

Foreign Missionary Society T. A. Patterson Wallace Avenue EB. N. Baer Eva Davidson

Halloween Fashion Set Off Mrs Buchanan Dinner

Mrs L M Buchanan of South Mill street entertained a small company of friends Friday evening at a dinner of attractive appointments. The decorations featured Halloween motifs with candlelight and jack o lanterns. A pink and white color scheme complemented the menu wherever possible.

Westminster College Guests Attend Grove City Football Game

Miss Elizabeth Patterson of Wallace Avenue accompanied by Miss Olive Graham and Messrs. Thomas McNary and John Heinrich of Westminster College will visit her parents Tuesday. They will attend the Westminster Grove City football game in the afternoon.

Elizabeth Patterson Wallace Avenue Westminster College Olive Graham Messrs Thomas McNary John Heinrich T. A. Patterson Westminster Grove City

Miss Sara Dana Falls Sings Solo at Central Presbyterian Service

Miss Sara Dana Falls of North Mill Street will perform a solo during the morning service at Central Presbyterian Church this Sunday.

Sara Dana Falls North Mill Street Central Presbyterian Church

Current Events Class Meets Monday at Mrs Greene Home

The Current Events class will gather Monday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs. Bessie Greene on West Washington street for the meeting.

Bessie Greene West Washington Street

Dances Brighten Halloween Weekend Across Local Halls

A lively Halloween scene unfolds with about 40 couple turning out at the Lawrence club ball room for the first of three winter dances. Attendees from Sewickley Pittsburg Steubenville Philadelphia Corry join in the festive mood with gowns, decorations, and intermission pumpkin treats.

Lawrence Club Betty Wardrop Sewickley Sinclair Steubenville Butz and Norton Pittsburg Shaw William Fermin Borie Philadelphia Raffel Brown Corry

Local social events listed for Wallace, West Washington and Milton streets

Mrs Mary A Davidson hosts Reading circle at 3 PM on Wallace avenue. The Fellows plan a moonlight dance at Mikado hall. Mrs Bessie Green entertains the Current Events circle from West Washington street. Miss Olive Miller hosts the L I G N club on Pine street. Mr and Mrs W T Butz host a Halloween party at the Beer residence on Neshannonk boulevard. Miss Carrie Crawford hosts an evening company for Mrs Joseph Emerick of Philadelphia. The Current Events circle of 1906 plans a phantom party at the Munnell home on Milton street.

Mary A. Davidson Wallace Avenue Reading Mikado Hall Bessie Green West Washington Street Olive Miller Pine Street L. I. G. N. Club W. T. Butz North Jefferson Street Hallowe'en F. G. Beer Neshannock Boulevard Carrie Crawford Hoyt Block Joseph Emerick Philadelphia Howard Munnell Milton Street

Jolly Masquerade Party At C. C. Cox Home

Miss Mary Cox hosted about 35 guests from Hubbard and New Castle for a masquerade party Friday evening at stop 81 on the Sharon car line. The Cox residence was decorated with chrysanthemums lanterns pumpkins and corn. The entertainment featured games and a late lunch of pumpkin pie doughnuts gingerbread coffee and apples.

Jere Bauman Neshannock Avenue Bauman Catherine Clara Shepard Geneva McCaslin Thomas Scott Frank Weir New Castle C. C. Cox Sharon Mary Cox Hubbard

Informal gathering honors Miss Elizabeth Brinton at theater event

Miss Margaret White of Neshannock avenue hosted a small Friday after theater gathering for Elizabeth Brinton of the Graystark company. About 20 guests attended including Washington and Jefferson men who knew Brinton and once lived in Washington. Steve Griffith contributed to the musical program and refreshments followed.

Margaret White Neshannock Avenue Elizabeth Brinton Graystark Company Washington, Jefferson

Y M C A to Host Vesper Speaker Sunday Afternoon

Secretary B A Hoover of the Y M C A will speak at Sunday afternoon vesper services. The Y W C A announces rooms will be open election night for visitors to accept the invitation with a warm welcome and extended hours.

B. A. Hoover Young Women's Christian Association

Local Social Tea Hosted By Wallace Avenue Friend

Numbered among Friday’s informal events, Miss Cora Ritchie of Wallace avenue hosted the X. Y. Z. girls with Miss Betty Wardrop of Sewick ley as an out-of-town guest. A choice collation followed and was well received. Miss Margaret Gailey of North Mill street will host next Friday afternoon.

Cora Ritchie Wallace Avenue Betty Wardrop Sewickley Margaret Gailey North Mill Street

Hallowe'en Event At Merrill Home In Mahoningtown

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church hosted a Friday evening Halloween gathering at Rev. and Mrs. R. N. Merrill’s Mahoningtown home. Guests enjoyed various games and a seasonable luncheon in a festive, charitable setting.

R. N. Merrill Mahoningtown Women’s Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church

Masquerade Party Hosted by Calderwood Kin

Master Paul Calderwood son of Mr and Mrs William Calderwood invites guests to a masquerade party this evening at their residence on eee avenue. The event promises playful costumes and festive revelry hosted by the Calderwood family.

Paul Calderwood Bie William Calderwood Eee Avenue

Halloween Parties Across the City

Festive Halloween events filled Fairlawn and Youngstown with gaiety as about 40 guests enjoyed six hand euchre at Rebecca Wilkinson s home. Gypsy fortune telling and masked prizes, jack o lanterns, and lanterns marked the celebrations with luncheons and gifts for birthday memories.

Masquerade Parties Light Up City Halloween Weekend

Friday night vloomed with masquerades taffy pulls and card games across Mooyd Avenue Court street and East North street as the town celebrated Halloween. Hosts included James Frew and the S A R girls with decorated homes and themed refreshments.

Wallace Avenue Dinner Honors Philadelphia Guest

The home of Mr and Mrs J C Wallace on Wallace avenue hosted a Friday evening dinner in honor of Mrs Joseph Emerick of Philadelphia, guest of Mrs John W Knox of North Mercer street. The decorations and menu were noted as attractive. A similar dinner to honor the same guests is planned for Mr and Mrs J N Martin of North Mercer street tonight.

Superior Street Luther League of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Sara Weinshenk Edgar Thompson J. C. Wallace Wallace Avenue Joseph Emerick Philadelphia John W. Knox North Mercer Street J. N. Martin

Halloween party given to T. H. E. girls by Elizabeth Douds

Miss Elizabeth Douds of Croton avenue hosted a Halloween themed afternoon for the T. H. E. girls with extra touches while still allowing sewing. A dinner of pretty appointments followed and Miss Dorothy Curtis of North Jefferson street will entertain the club in two weeks.

B. A. G. Club Clara Locke Croton Avenue Gladys McCoy Miss McCoy Birdie Barwell Pearl Leiby W. E. Locke Martin Street Ewill Elizabeth Douds Dorothy Curtis North Jefferson Street

Local Girls Club Opens With Social Sewing

Miss Marie Skelly of Greensburg and Mrs. William Clark of Zelienople were lone distant guests at the opening meeting led by Mrs. Elder Rhodes on North Mill street Friday afternoon. The event featured sewing and a luncheon, with Mrs. M. C. Winter of Wallace Avenue hosting next Friday afternoon.

Marie Skelly Greensburg William Clark Zelienople Girls’ Club Elder Rhodes North Mill Street M. C. Winter Wallace Avenue

Winter couple hosts Cotterie circle gathering

Mr and Mrs William Williams of Winter Avenue entertained the Cotterie circle Friday evening with games and refreshments.

William Williams Winter Avenue

Halloween Social at New Castle Club Draws Guests

An informal Hallowe en gathering was held at the New Castle club Friday evening with card games as the main activity and delicious refreshments served to attendees.

Hallowe'en New Castle Club

Persia Topic Highlighted by Helena Auxiliary Meeting

Helena First Presbyterian church auxiliary discussed Persia at Friday afternoon session led by Miss Clara Phipps. Louise Wilson sang a vocal solo. Presentations covered Schools and Hospitals of Persia by Harriet Blanchard Mohammed Strongholds by Jack, Charlotte Montgomerys Life by Mrs. D A Moore, and Call of the Waters chapter review by Mrs. T A Kimes. Next meeting is the last Friday in November.

Persia Helena First Presbyterian Church Pasjors Clara Phipps Louise Wilson Harriet Blanchard Mohammed Strongholds Jack Charlotte Montgomery D. A. Moore T. A. Kimes

Sorosis Club Gathers for Afternoon Meeting

Sorosis met Friday afternoon with Mrs. W. G. Eckles of Park Avenue. Each member spoke on American scenery and Mrs. J. H. Jordan presented the paper of the day on The Thirteen Colonies. In two weeks the club will meet with Mrs. Cc. G. Long of Long Avenue.

Sorosis W. G. Eckles Park Avenue J. H. Jordan Thirteen Colonies Cc. G. Long Long Avenue

Misses Henessey Return From Youngstown Party

Misses Helen and Burnett Henessey of North Street recently returned from Youngstown where they attended a party hosted last evening by Mrs. Marie Wilson of Last Hileman Street. They report a pleasant time.

Helen Burnett Henessey North Street Youngstown Marie Wilson Last Hileman Street

Zelienople and Harmony Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Henry Stokey and Miss Lizzie Cook visited in Butler on Friday. Mrs Will Clark guests in New Castle Friday. Miss George Lamberton left Friday to visit Knox relatives. Mrs S O Wright hosted a large dinner party Friday evening. Rev and Mrs Littell hosted Zelienople teachers at six oclock. The Hallowe en party Friday night drew many, with a special trolley car bringing Ellwood youths to town.

Robert Whitla Youngstown Edward Kendall Hoyt Block Henry Stokey Miss Lizzie Cook Butler George Lamberton Knox S. O. Wright

Making Ready for Celebration at Youngstown

The Young Men's Republican club calls for members who cannot attend Youngstown Monday afternoon to return capes and spats by noon. The note, signed by Captain A. Reed English, urges quick returns due to limited uniform supply as many desire to join the celebration.

Young Men’s Republican Club Youngstown A. Reed English

Rummage Sale by Woman's Guild at Trinity Church

A rummage sale by the Woman's Guild of Trinity Church will be held at the Bevin Block on South Mill Street on Wednesday and Thursday, November 4 and 5. Proceeds support church work.

Woman's Guild of Trinity Church Bevin Block South Mill Street

Personal mentions of visitors and relatives in town

Mrs J R Speer visits sister in Sewickley. Charles and Ora Fehl from Petersville visit Mr and Mrs William Fehl of Chestnut St. Charles Steinberger of Kansas visits brother Wylie Steinberger on Richelieu Ave. Mrs Wylie Steinberger and daughter Mary return from Chicago. W V Stevenson and J B Stevenson visit mother Mrs Elizabeth Stevenson. Charles Stewart of Geneva football team visits uncle J R Speer in Johnston Ave, returns to Beav er Falls. Mrs Rae Bopp of Bedford Park NY completes months visit with son and daughter in law on Lincoln Ave, departs. Miss Betty Wardrop returns from Sewickley after visit with William Miller Wardrop family. Mrs Fred Harris and Miss Tillie Hill of Niles called by illness of Isaac Hill on South Mill St. Miss Linna and Leota Perry return home from Santa Cruz, Cal.

J. R. Speer Sewickley Charles Ora Fehl Petersville William Fehl Chestnut Street Charles Steinberger Kansas Wylie Steinberger Richelieu Avenue Wylie Seinberger Mary Chicago Miss Steinberger Steinberger W. V. Stevenson J. B. Stevenson West Washington Street Elizabeth Stevenson Greenville Charles Stewart Geneva Johnston Avenue Beaver Falls Rae Bopp Bedford Park N. Y T. H. Bopp Lincoln Avenue Betty Wardrop William = Miller Wardrop North Jefferson Street Fred Harris Tillie Hill Niles Isaac Hill South Mill Street

Letters Granted in Four Estates

Letters of administration and executorship awarded in four estates. Elizabeth J. Vaneman’s estate grants administration to Marietta Daugherty. Benjamin C. Rhodes’s estate grants letters testamentary to his wife Sarah J. Rhodes. Martha Virginia Mehard’s estate grants to her father Charles E. Mehard. George Williams’s estate grants letters to Lawrence Savings and Trust Company.

Elizabeth J. Vaneman Register Eakin Marietta Daugherty Benjamin C. Rhodes Walnut Street Sarah J. Rhodes Martha Virginia Mehard Charles E. Mehard George Williams Lawrence Savings and Trust Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Metzler Mather Bros. Co East Washington Street Temple Club Young Ladies’ Club Gilmore Hall Miss Brinton Hallowe’en W. A. Dicks Harlansburg Lillian Rosaline Parsons Ella Organ Bess Davis J. R Sherrard First Baptist Church Mill Washington Streets Bessie Holbrook Huron Avenue James Frew J. Howard Frew Moody Avenue Caroline Fruit Charlotte Ashmore Elsa Ashmore Adeline Woodworth R. H. Mulholland Gladys Kelley Frew Co. G. Lindner C. H. Fischer Grace Woodworth Gertrude Waddington Court Street Grace Smith Marie Parker County Line Street Bess Allen Croton Louise Edgar Blaine Street Eva W. S. P. Club Jesse Cooper East North — Street Miss Book Hazel Webster Amy Smith Jerusalem Ada Kerr Miss Webster Jeannette Webster Coterie Circle Coats McComb Mellin’s Store la Resista C. B Water Office Sorosis Meeting Will Clark Lawrence County New Castle Hardware Co Horten & Whitten Co Kline Lumber & Construction CO General Contractors and Builders West Pittsburg Linna Leota Perry Frank J. Perry Pennsylvania Railroad Santa Cruz Cal Seavy’s
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