Dean Reunion at Cascade Park
The thirty fifth annual Dean family reunion was held at Cascade Park with 82 guests including distant relatives from Sandy Lake Ellwood City Slippery Rock and New Kensington. A noon feast followed by a business meeting elected Arthur Dean president J J Dean secretary and J B Locke treasurer. The group planned to meet again last Thursday of August 1909 at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Cascade Park
J. J. Dean
Pittsburg Street
the Park
Arthur Dean
J. B. Locke
William Dean
Margaret Andrews
Bailey
McCalmont
Sandy Lake
W. A. Dean
Milo Lynn
Clarks Mills
Dilley
Pearl Collins
Leesburg
BE. W. Dean
Ellwood City
Carnation Ken Sington Picnic At The Park
Members of the Carnation Ken sington held a Tuesday park picnic with supper in the grove. Guests included Mrs. Anna Coulter Mrs. Sadie Hartland Mrs. Laura Rice and several others. honor guests were William O C Jenkins and Edward Kelly. In the evening a party formed to the summer theatre. Mrs. Margaret Harkless will host next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnation Kensington
Grove
Anna Coulter
Sadie Hartland
Laura Rice
Goldie Humble
Belle Townsend
Tillie Dout
Jennie Kelly
Mary Jenkins
Lillian Williams
Ada Grossart
Margaret Harkless
Mary Fishlock
Florence Tanney
Louise Barrick- Man
Jeannette Ward
Ada Jockman
Ella Parks
Maryall
William OC. Jenkins
Edward Kelly
Sycamore Street
Kensington
Pleasant Kensington D A meeting at Mrs Anderson home
Pleasant in every particular was the Meeting of the D. of A. Kensington at the home of Mrs. John Anderson of Pearson street Thursday afternoon. Sewing claimed the attention of the visitors during the earlier hours and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by her daughter Pearl. In two weeks Mrs. Hattie Beman of West Falls street will entertain the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of A. Kensington
John Anderson
Pearson Street
Pearl
Hattie Beman
West Falls Street
Alameda club plans picnic at Muddy Creek Falls
Arrangements were made for a picnic at Muddy Creek Falls for next Monday during a Thursday evening Alameda club meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Campbell of Lyndal street. The gathering included games and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Campbell of Grimes street will host the club next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddy Creek Falls
Alameda
Ira Campbell
Lyndal Street
S. R. Campbell
Grimes Street
Miss Vera Barwell Celebrates 16th Birthday Dinner
Miss Vera Barwell, aged 16, celebrated at home with dinner hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Barwell on Cro ton avenue. Pink and white decorations adorned the setting at 6 o'clock with eight covers. Several pretty gifts were received by the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Barwell
Joseph Barwell
Croton Avenue
Banquet and Dance for Employes at Cascade Park
Mahoning and Shenango Valley Railway and Light company plans a banquet at Cascade park tonight for officers and office staff. Banquet at 8 then some guests attend the summer theater while others join a dance at the pavilion. Special cars will bring guests from Sharon and Youngstown for a highly enjoyable summer affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning & Shenango Valley Railway and Light Company
Cascade Park
Sharon
Youngstown
Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs Wanatta on South Pitt
Mr and Mrs Thomas Wanatta celebrated their fiftieth anniversary at their home on South Pitt Street last Thursday. The observance, tied to their recent move, drew about 75 relatives and friends on ideal weather. Dinner at 11 followed by addresses from Rev H A Davis and Messrs Reed and Hamill. Their marriage occurred April 13 1858 at the bride’s home in Lawrence County. They later moved to Mercer County and spent 27 years on a Cool Spring Township farm. They have eight children with four daughters and two sons living. A family portrait captured four generations on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wanatta
Thei
South Pitt Street
H. A. Davis
Reed
Hamill
Vanatta
Elizabeth Clark
Lawrence County
Mercer
Cool Spring Township
Engagement announced for Miss Mary McNabb and Walter Euwer
Socially prominent couple Miss Mary Ambler McNabb daughter of Mr and Mrs M C McNabb and Walter Courtney Euwer of Youngstown announce their engagement. Both are well known in the city with numerous friends. Miss McNabb is related to local McNabb families and Euwer is a cousin of Harry G Euwer and Mrs Lee R Gordon of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ambler McNabb
M. C. McNabb
Walter Courtney Euwer
Youngstown
Miss McNabb
McNabb
Mr. Euwer
Harry G. Euwer
Lee R. Gordon
Last Thursday Night Dance Concludes Summer Series at Park
The final Thursday dance of the summer drew a large crowd to the park. The evening was ideal for dancing with excellent music and a congenial crowd. Among out of town guests were Miss Edna James of Columbus Ohio and Miss Grace Biddle of Morgantown West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna James
Columbus
Grace Biddle
Morgantown
W. Va
Marriage of Hilda M Walker to Robert Cooper Vandevort
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Hilda M Walker to Robert Cooper Vandevort on a Wednesday. The ceremony was quietly held at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs F W Walker Patterson Heights Beaver Falls. After January 1 the couple will reside in Seattle Washington. The bride is well known among the city’s younger set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda M. Walker
Robert Cooper Vandevort
F. W. Walker
Patterson Heights
Beaver Falls
Vandevort
Seattle
Wash
Meagher Home Hosts Pleasant Pittsburg Street Party
The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Meagher on Pittsburg street hosted a merry Thursday evening gathering. Guests included Misses Bernice and Beulah Schorndorfer of Chicago. Cards and music entertained, followed by a luncheon served at a suitable hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Meagher
Pittsburg Street
Bernice
Beulah Schorndorfer
Chicago
McConnell Reunion Honors Denver Captain at West Middlesex
A reunion hosted by Mrs. Thomas McConnell near West Middlesex honored Captain Joseph McConnell of Denver, Col. with over 100 guests. Rev. Thompson of New Wilmington and Prof. George Bell of Connellsville delivered addresses after a noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Thomas McConnell
West Middlesex
Joseph McConnell
Denver
Rev
Thompson
New Wilmington
George Bell
Connellsville
Fraternity to Initiate Seven in Jackson Hall Tonight
Members of the Grand fraternity will meet this evening in their hall in the Jackson building. Initiations will be the main feature of the evening and seven candidates will be taken into full membership. F. C. Cummins of McKeesport will be in charge of the degree work. The later part of the evening will be spent in playing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Building
F. C. Cummins
McKeesport
Kensington Club Hosts Sewing Tea at Park Avenue Home
The Taka Kensington group met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. M. C. Rose’s Park Avenue home for sewing and lunch. Mrs. Thomas Davis assisted. Mrs. J. W. Bryson of Sheridan Avenue will host the Kensington in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Rose
Park Avenue
Taka Kensington
Thomas Davis
J. W. Bryson
Sheridan Avenue
Kensington
Members Honored by G K W Kensington Picnic
Misses Jessie Marstellar and Fannie McBride, two of the girls who left Friday afternoon with The News out ing party, were honored by their associates in the G K W Kensington at a picnic given at the park. Dinner was served in the grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Marstellar
Fannie McBride
Miss Lucille Van Gorder To Return Home Soon
Miss Lucille Van Gorder of Boyles avenue is expected home in a day or two from an extended vacation. She has been absent for about two months, spending time at Atlantic City and Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille van Gorder
Boyles Avenue
Aftlantic City
Reading
Pleasant Event Honors Visitors
A musicale hosted by Mr and Mrs John Harvard of Lyndal Street entertained Mr and Mrs Arthur Hitch of Cleveland and guests. Miss Sue Harvard Steubenville and Misses Elizabeth Mary Harvard sang selections while John T Thomas and Misses Winifred Anna Lewis performed. Purple white decorations and a luncheon followed. Out of town guest Mrs Charles Thompson of Cincinnati attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hitch
Cleveland
John Harvard
Lyndal Street
Sue Harvard
Steubenville
Elizabeth and
Mary Harvard
John T. Thomas
Winifred
Anna Lewis
Charles Thompson
Cincinnati
New Castle Circle Meeting Highlights Program Planned by Evanses
Members of the New Castle Circle P H C met in their hall at Citizens National bank building Thursday evening. Under guardian Mrs Mary Hughes a musical program followed with performances by Miss Helen Travers James Travers Mary McCarthy Teresa Poe Lawrence Ward and Miss Mary Devlin. A concert for circle members by Prof and Mrs T B Evans of Pittsburg is scheduled two weeks from last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Circle
Citizens National Bank
Mary Hughes
Guardian
Helen Travers
James’ Travers
Mary McCarthy
Teresa Poe
Lawrence Ward
Mary Devlin
James Travers
Nelson Bride Weds Paul Foster at Home Ceremony
Miss Bessie Nelson wed Paul Foster in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the Nelson home at 4 o clock. Rev H A Davis officiated. Relatives and a few close friends attended including E Baer and E B Wilson of Eastbrook W A Gealey J W Nelson J D McCune of Plaingrove and L D Miller of Wellsville O Mercer Dispatch notes Miss Nelson formerly lived in Plaingrove and is well known there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
R. N. Nelson
Paul Foster
C. O. Foster
Nelson
H. A. Davis
E. Baer
E. B. Wilson
Eastbrook
W. A. Gealey
J. W. Nelson
J.D. McCune
Plaingrove
L. D. Miller
Wellsville
Mercer Dispatch
Mrs Jennie McCreary Hosts Trolley Park Party
Mrs Jennie McCreary of Skidmore entertained a party of friends at a trolley party to the park Thursday evening. Dinner was served there with covers for Mrs John McCreary and daughter Ruth Mr and Mrs William McMillin and daughter Catherine Mrs Joseph McCaslin and daughter Mary of this city Mrs Emma Rhodes and daughters Gertrude and Hazel Mrs Bert Dinsmore and son Ronald all of Eastbrook. The affair honored Mrs McCreary's guest Mrs John P Thorn of Verona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie McCreary
Skidmore
John McCreary
Ruth
William McMillin
Catherine
Joseph McCaslin
Mary
Emma Rhodes
Gertrude
Hazel
Bert Dinsmore
Ronald
Eastbrook
Primary Department of First Christian Church Hosts Joyful Afternoon
Thursday afternoon will be long remembered by the children of the primary department as one of the happiest days. Teachers Miss Anne Perry Mrs R B Jamerson Mrs Paul Moseley Miss Edna Woods and Miss Rachel Pollock entertained them with lawn play and a delicious lunch in the primary room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Anne Perry
R. B. Jameson
Paul Moseley
Edna Woods
Rachel Pollock
Picnic outing at the park with Treadwells hosts
A merry party of children chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Treadwell enjoyed a Thursday afternoon picnic in the park. Supper was served in the grove at six. Afterward the group enjoyed park amusements and later attended a theater box party. Miss Marie Neal of Mercer was an out‑of‑town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Treadwell
Marie Neal
Mercer
Ladies' Aid Picnic at First Methodist Church
The Ladies' Aid society held their annual picnic at the park on Thursday. They departed the city at 10 30 a m and dinner was served in the grove at noon. The day was pleasant for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Methodist Church
Tuesday Night Club Holds Business Session at Mrs Butz Home
The Tuesday Night club conducted a business session at Mrs John Butz's Grant street home on Thursday afternoon. The venue for the group’s first regular meeting has not yet been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Butz
Grant Street
Gleaners Church Picnic By Volant Home of Drake
The Gleaners of the Second United Presbyterian Church, about 12 in number, enjoyed a Wednesday picnic. They took the morning train to Volant where a hay wagon met them and led to the home of Robert Drake about a mile away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Church
Volant
Robert Drake
Picnic at Volant Station Ends With Train Departure
A half day picnic at Volant station ended with an excellent dinner and supper. In the evening the hay wagon drove the party to the train, marking a simple, pleasant outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volant Station
Marriage Invitation for Mary Jane Smith Holt and Harry Richardson
Judge and Mrs R Richard Smith Holt invite the marriage of their daughter Mary Jane to Harry Bentley Richardson of Bentleyville. The ceremony will be at 7 p.m. on September 23 at the bride's parents home on Fourth Street in Beaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Richard Smith Holt
Mary Jane
Harry Bentley Richardson
Bentleyville
Fourth Street
Beaver
Utopia Club Members Dine at Cascade Park Then Theater
Utopia club members and their families enjoyed supper at Cascade park on Thursday evening and later attended the summer theater. In a few weeks winter meetings are expected to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utopia Club
Cascade Park
Toothache Called Worse Than Cancer Says Dentist
A dentist argues toothache surpasses cancer in agony, citing physicians and elderly patients. He recalls DeQuincey’s Opium Eater to support the claim, asserting lancinating pains and paroxysms of torture exceed those of cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeQuincey
Ants as Weather Prophets Offer Folk Insight
The article notes ants as springtime weather predictors. Morning ant activity clearing nests signals several dry days ahead, while afternoon westward movement and sentinels urging retreat forecast rain that day or night. The nest seals after wanderers finish, showing ants’ apparent anticipation of showers.
New Instrument Measures Metal Hardness by Ball Rebound
A glass tube device drops a jewel-hard steel ball of 40 grains to test metal hardness. The rebound height, scaled to 100 for carbon steel, indicates hardness with minimal denting, useful for tools like twist drills.
Moral value of the sword in modern armies
An article argues officers should be ordered to resume swords though discarded after the Boer War. It notes the sword's moral value as a symbol and distinguishing mark, warning that removing it erodes military spirit while acknowledging the longer reach of rifles and the idea that states can be saved without war instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meissonier
Must Not Smoke In the Theater at Havre
Paul Mounet appeared in Le Duel at Havre where he lit a cigar near the wings. An officer reminded him smoking was forbidden in the theater. Two firemen followed with water and a sponge. The audience roared as Mounet placed the cigar in the bucket and wiped his fingers before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mounet
Havre
New York
Eben Plympton
Otis Skinner
Fire Brigade
M. Mounet
France
Times
Fancy Dress Nuptials Theatrical Weddings in London Sketch Tone
A London Sketch note observes wedding ceremonies growing into theatrically styled pageants. Brides and bridesmaids wear medieval robes and ancient Greek inspired outfits while celebrants attire fluctuates. The piece jests that the male groom is the only true English gentleman and laments children officiating in varied garb, hinting at future matrimonial rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellas
London
Kipling Autograph Captured On Last South Africa Voyage
A woman autograph hunter watched Rudyard Kipling on his final South Africa voyage. He scribbled on a drink card reading two sodas and one whisky with the signature R Kipling. The card was collected with weekly bundles of drink orders. She asked to buy it, offering to pay for the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
South Africa
Fair Huntress
R. Kipling
Beggar Refuses Charity Says Charity Begins at Home
A passerby refuses to give money to a beggar saying he cannot aid today and that charity begins at home with himself. The exchange ends with asks about the beggar's address.
Advice for Wives Upbraid Your Husband for Roar of Joy
A concise dated quip from the Chicago Record Herald notes provocative marriage etiquette. It suggests that scolding provokes a joyful roar, while silence prompts complaints of lost love, implying behavior prompts improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Personal mentions of births and visits across city and region
The notice lists numerous social updates including births at several city homes such as Mr and Mrs J B Evans on Pollock avenue and Mr and Mrs David Valensi on Smithfield street, visitors from Tarkio and Boston, and friends staying or traveling to Jamestown, Mercer, Cleveland, Pittsburg, and various towns. Records show guests at homes of G Nark, Lucille Ross, and W S VanGorder, with church delegates and conference travels noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Evans
Pollock Avenue
Miss McLaughry
Tarkio
Birdie Barwell
Croton Avenue
Cleveland
Howard Gresham
Ray Street
Howard Waddington
Vandergrift
David Valensi
Smithfield Street
Sarah McFarland
Titusville
C. A. Wise
Parker Cunningham
Reynolds Street
Atlantic City
Irene Miller
Jamestown
Seventh Ward
Floy Rodgers
Pittsburg Street
Pittsburg
H. C. Iseman
Beaver Falls
Lenore Gageby
North Mill Street
Boston
Mass
Milo Lynn
Clarks Mills
J. J. Dean
May Martin
Court Street
Pearl Clark
Harlansburg
L. H. Cunliffe
Philadelphia
Lucille Ross
Lincoln Avenue
Marie Neal
Mercer
G. Nlark
Grace
Ruth Woodworth
Wallace Avenue
New Wilmington
J. L. Stratton
Haus Avenue
N. Y
Sudden Death of Chicago Merchant Mandel
Emmanuel Mandel, first vice president and founder of Mandel Brothers, long a leading Chicago merchant, died suddenly last night in Basle Switzerland, according to United Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Emmanuel Mandel
Mandel Brothers
Basle
Switzerland
Henry Klee Acquires Gus Dennison Shop in Croton Avenue
Henry Klee the barber has purchased the Gus Dennison shop at 1 Croton Avenue and remodeled it into one of the city’s prettiest barbershops. Klee is noted as one of the oldest barbers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Klee
Gus Dennison
Croton Avenue
Mr. Klee
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. ‘Metzler Co
Biles
Biles Art Shop
Washington Street
Walker-Vandevort
McConnell Reunion
P. H. C. Meeting
Nelson-Foster
Veach
Stillman’s
Washington ST
Ecru
Martha
Effie Douglass
Emerson Avenue
Susanna
Jean Young
Sparrow Lake
Canada
W. J. McCaslin
Oswego
James Thompson
W. H. Diefenderfer
Ellis
Phillips Place
Muskoka Lake
Martha Bovard
J. C. Offutt
Neshannock Avenue
Mitchell
Frank Fischer
East Street
Prudence Eckles
Lucille B. VanGorder
Lucille B. Ross
W. 8. VanGorder
National Mining Company
Morgan, Pa
Klee
Mather Bros. CO
Roger Bros
Elgin
Wholesale and Retail Jewelers
East
New Castle
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