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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

Page

3

New Castle Masons Finish Summer Dance Series

Ideal weather fueled a last New Castle Masons summer dance at Cascade park pavilion attracting about 66 couples. A program of waltzes, two steps and barn dances ran as the club plans more dances this fall and winter with few out of town guests noted.

Cascade Park New Castle Canton Miss Kennedy Butlery Harry G. Burch Corry Avid Thompson George E. Cobbler V. A. Shannon Matthew A. Riley Mr. Site Mr. Morton Ellwood Ty

Wedding Anniversary Highlights Enon Valley Couple’s Golden Milestone

Mrs. C. L. Best and Mr. C. Lest celebrated their fiftieth anniversary at Enon Valley with family from nearby towns. Dorothea Fisher Best, born August 31, 1858, was a former Miss Dorothea Fisher of Pittsburg. six of seven children and twelve grandchildren noted. The event followed a life from the South Side of Pittsburg to Enon Valley.

C. L. Best Enon Valley M. G. Best Enon C. Burns East End J. J. Martin J. C. Martin Beaver

Club Meetings Resume With Pleasant Washington Hostess

Mrs. Orrie J. Rider from Washington D C spent several weeks in the city and hosted the S S S Card Club at her parents home on Park Avenue Thursday evening. Nathaniel Brown of Youngstown attended as an out of town guest and the division was 500 with prizes to Miss Harriet Stevenson and Paul Griffith. The Garvin sisters Margaret and Helen assisted in serving lunch.

Orrie J. Rider Washington, D. C S. S. S. Card Club T. J. Garvin Park Avenue Nathaniel Brown Youngstown Harriet Stevenson Paul Griffith Margaret Helen Garvin

Stevenson circle opens fall session at Ayers home

The Stevenson circle began its fall meeting at the home of Mrs. W G Ayers on North Jefferson street. In memory of the late Mrs. John Trush el the vice presidency will remain vacant for one year. Miss Laura Marquis, president, attended after a summer in Europe. Refreshments followed and the group planned to meet October 8 at Mrs. J K Hess's Centennial street residence.

Stevenson Circle W. G. Ayers North Jefferson Street John Trushel Laura Marquis Europe J. K. Hess Centennial Street

Alameda club meeting entertains guests with games

Misses Ethel and Alice Frush of Youngstown Miss Marie Schier of Monaco George Thompson of Pittsburg were out of town guests at the Alameda club meeting held Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs 5 R Campbell of Grimes street. Flinch pit and other games provided entertainment and refreshments were served. Next Thursday Miss Anna Beatty of Pittsburg street will be the host.

Ethel and Alice Frush Youngstown Marie Schier Monaco George Thompson Pittsburg Alameda Club 5. R. Campbell Grimes Street Flinch Anna Beatty Pittsburg Street

Kensington Social Tea With Grace Frethy Hostess

Miss Grace Frethy of Blaine street entertained the S. S. S. Kensington Thursday afternoon with dainty needlework and a dinner. An out of town guest, bd. C., attended. Two weeks hence Miss Marian Reeves of Boyles avenue will entertain the Kensington.

S. S. S. Kensington Grace Frethy Blaine Street Orrie J. Rider Washington, Bd. C Marian Reeves Boyles Avenue Kensington

Stag party hosts a pleasant informal camping club evening

Clyde Morrison of Young street hosted a stag party for a camping club whose headquarters lay on the Neshannock creek north of the boulevard. The gathering occurred Thursday at 6 o'clock with a tempting menu and a pleasant informal mood.

Clyde Morrison Young Street Neshannock Creek

Mrs Orrie Rider Ends City Visit This Saturday

Mrs Orrie J Rider of Washington visits with her parents Mr and Mrs T J Garvin of Park Avenue and will conclude her city visit on Saturday evening.

Orrie J, Rider Washington, D. C T. J.qgarvin Park Avenue City

Euchre Party at Mc Goun Hall Friday Evening

A euchre party will be held in Mc Goun hall on Friday evening with admission set at 15 cents. Everyone is invited to attend.

McGoun Hall

S A K Club Hay Ride To The Patton Home

The S A K club and friends enjoyed a moonlit hay ride to Miss Jessie Patton's home on Harlansburg road. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn and porch as outdoor games were played and a late lunch was served inside. Attendees included Eva Fisher Louisa Edgar Harriet Smith Grace Smith Bess Allen Belle Edie Olive Miller Gertrude Waddington Marie Parker Marie Sontum Eva Patterson William Allen Roy Jamison John Edgar John Waddington Wylie McClelland Leon Fink Herbert James Earl Douglas Carlton Smith and Fred Sontum.

Jessie Patton Harlansburg Road Eva Fisher Louisa Edgar Harriet Grace Smith Bess Allen Belle Edie Olive Miller Gertrude Waddington

Farewell for Margaret Alexander Before Indiana State Normal

Miss Margaret Alexander of Front Street leaves Saturday morning for Indiana State Normal. The Queen Esther circle of the First Methodist Church hosted a surprise farewell at her home Thursday evening with games and music. Refreshments followed as she planned a Bellevue stop and then continued to school by automobile with friends.

Margaret Alexander Front Street Indiana State Normal School Queen Esther First Methodist Church Miss Alexander Bellevue

Y P S C E Corn Roast At George Matthews Home

A party of 25 local folks under the Y P S C E of the First Christian church gathered for a corn roast at George Matthews residence on the Sharon car line Thursday evening. They enjoyed the event and returned home late.

First Christian Church George Matthews Sharon

Opening Reception at Gilmore's Private School for Dancing

Gilmore's private school for dancing holds an opening reception at Gilmore hall on North Mill street Tuesday evening September 15. Class at 7 30 with reception at 8 30. References on all occasions. Private lessons by appointment. F B Gilmore. LBell phone 365.

Gilmore Gilmore Hall North Mill Street F. B. Gilmore

McFarland Family Reunion Held Near London

The annual McFarland family reunion gathered at John McFarland’s home in Mercer county near London. A midday dinner preceded a business meeting electing officers: President Mr. McFarland, Vice President Lemuel Sterling, Secretary Mrs. William Stoner. The next reunion is set for Joseph McFarland’s on the Harlansburg road last Tuesday of August.

McFarland John McFarland London Mercer County Lemuel Sterling William Stoner Joseph McFarland Harlansburg Road George McFarland Solomon Hilderbrand Louis McFarland May McFarland

Ladies League Picnic at Mrs Young Home Frizzleburg

The Ladies' league of the Protect ed Home circle hosted a picnic at Mrs Mary Young's Frizzleburg Sharon car line home on Thursday. About 45 attendees enjoyed dinner and supper on the lawn with roast corn among the items. An afternoon business meeting named Mrs Ida Luder of Pennsylvania avenue to host the league in two weeks.

Ladies’ League Mary Young Frizzleburg Sharon Young Ida Luder Pennsylvania Avenue

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Car roll at Ashland Ave

At 616 Ashland avenue Mrs Sadie Car roll hosted a Thursday evening surprise for her 28th birthday. About 40 guests attended with dancing as the main feature and the crowd enjoyed the celebration.

Sadie Carroll Ashland Avenue

Mrs Foster Griffiths Feted At Lawrence Club Lunch

Miss May Hoyt hosted a luncheon at the Lawrence club Thursday noon in honor of Mrs. Henry Foster Griffiths of East End Pittsburg visiting as a guest of local friends.

May Hoyt North Jefferson Street Lawrence Club Henry Foster Griffiths East End Pittsburg

D of A Kingston Members and Friends Reunion

A brief note records Kingston D of A members gathering with friends totaling a large, unspecified number. The item notes social turnout and community participation in a local church hall event.

Miller’s hayride and corn roast delights County Line guests

67 guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Miller on County Line Street for a harvest gathering. The yard was decorated with lanterns and corn fodder, they enjoyed a hearty supper, roasted corn, and praised the Miller hosts as charming entertainers.

Wallace Miller County Line Street Mrs. Miller

Daughters Host Dinner For Miss Anna Douchie

Miss Clara Patterson and Miss Margaret Patterson of Crawford avenue hosted a six o clock dinner Thursday for their guest Miss Anna Douchie of Youngstown Ohio. Eight were seated with yellow and white decorations and formal service.

Clara Margaret Patterson Crawford Avenue Anna Douchie Youngstown Ohio

Corn Roast Prizes Won By Helen Aye At Sharon Event

A party of 25 youths enjoyed a corn roast at the Robinson home on the Sharon car line Wednesday evening. They rode part way on a car, then were met by a hay wagon that carried them to the destination. Miss Helen Aye was found to be the champion corn eater.

Robinson Home Sharon Helen Aye

Closing Dance Attended by Sharon Swatika Club

A number of local folks attended the closing dance given by the Swas tika club of Sharon on Wednesday evening.

Swastika Club of Sharon

S. A. K. Girls Meet Led by Miss Louisa Edgar

Miss Louisa Edgar of Blaine street will host the S. A. K. Girls for their first fall meeting this Friday afternoon. The gathering marks the season's opening activities.

Louisa Edgar Blaine Street

Harriman to Build School for Young Men

E H Harriman announces plans to erect a free school at Arden in Orange County Middletown N Y to educate worthy young men unable to afford schooling. Noted educators may join the faculty and a combined trade and academy course is proposed in line with his prior pledges.

Middletown N. Y E. H. Harriman Arden Orange County Harriman

Death by self-inflicted wound linked to unemployment

Elmer E. Donaldson of Salem near Youngstown was found dead on the village outskirts with a revolver in his hand and a bullet wound in the head. He had been out of work for some time, suggesting a suicide tied to recent unemployment.

Elmer E. Donaldson Salem Youngstown

Logan Rifles Return After Eight Days Near Indianapolis

The Logan Rifles have returned to Youngstown after eight days of minute warfare near Indianapolis, concluding a tense patrol.

Logan Rifles Youngstown Indianapolis

Charter sought for Sharon Manufacturing company

Application will be made to Governor Stuart on September 18 for the charter of the Sharon Manufacturing company to engage in hardware supplies. The capital is $75,000 and the company is headed by John B. Howat of Sterling Illinois. The plant is now in the course of erection.

Stuart Sharon Manufacturing Company John B. Howat Sterling, Ill

Ward's Mothers Bread wagon delivery starts Monday

Beginning Monday September 14 Ward's bread will be delivered daily from a bread wagon. Mr Howard Reynolds oversees fresh bread buns and rolls. Orders can be telephoned to the store for home delivery. W R McKee is agent for Ward Mackey's bread.

Ward Howard Reynolds W. R. McKee Ward-Mackey’s

Kryptock bi-focal lenses repaired by Dr Likens

Broken lenses replaced with new ones in old frames. Corrective work aims to stop headaches and blurred vision. Dr Likens performs eye refraction at 33 North Merstr Street with hours on Wednesday and Saturday.

Likens North Merstr Street

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NEW Castle Club Ezra Ashmore Highland Avenue North Girard Lake Erie Hazel Sutton Frances Foulke Frank Bickell Grace Mullain Joan Buxton Laura Keagy Ethel Ashmore Ethel Moorehouse Norman Smith Ad Dale Clark Douthitt Beaver Rails Daughters of America Wool Craft Co Fto Reseda Canedo S. A. K. Club Patton M’farland D. of A. Kensington Ward’s Mothers Bread A. G. Crawford Bell Phone Huron Ave Mather Bros. CO Washington St Lealance Sale Lawrence County Roger Bros Elgin Wholesale and Retail Jewelers East Washington ,St
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