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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

3

Corn Roast at Willow Grove Draws Jolly Crowd

The Skidmore boarding house party in Willow Grove held a long corn roast and woods dinner. A hay wagon procession, large fires, and ample corn and potatoes fueled an all evening fest with singing led by married couples. William C. Smith won the corn eating contest, with Prof and Mrs Evans contributing songs and entertainment.

Wil- Grove Skidmore Robert G. Miles Leslie Willow Grove William C. Smith New Castle Traction Company Miles T. Evans Pittsburg M. IE. Skidmore Sadie Mellin Effie Leslie Bessie Woodward Mary Jones Kate Long Ollie Murphy L. R. Skidmore Norman Ehrlich James Casey Martin Gibbons R. G. Miles Charles Cochran William Smith Carl Devlin Ed O'Donnell Beighley Runyon

Ladies Auxiliary hosts a social evening at Flynn home

The ladies' auxiliary of the Brother 100d of Railway Trainmen held a pleasant function at Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Flynn's Butler Avenue home on Wednesday evening. Rooms were brightened with clusters of roses and carnations as guests danced and played cards. Music provided major amusement and refreshments were served at a suitable hour.

Frank P. Flynn Butler Avenue

Violinist Edward F. Kurtz to join Welsh singer at Park Theatre

Edward F. Kurtz, a renowned local violinist, will assist Evan Williams, the celebrated Welsh lyric singer, in a concert at the Park Theatre in Youngstown on Friday evening September 25. Williams recently performed as a soloist in the city festival conducted by the ee society.

Edward F. Kurtz Evan Williams Park Theatre Youngstown Williams Ee Society

Luncheon Honoring Mrs De Cardines at Lawrence Club

Mrs W B Jackson hosted a noon luncheon at the Lawrence club on Wednesday to honor Mrs De Cardines of East Orange New Jersey, guest of Mrs A M Brown of Lincoln avenue.

W. B. Jackson North Mercer Street Lawrence Club de Cardines East Orange N. J A. M. Brown Lincoln Avenue

Luncheon and Bridge Teatime for Miss Mary Clark

Miss Mary Clark of Highland Avenue hosted a four cover luncheon at the Lawrence club on Wednesday at noon. Later the guests played bridge at Miss Clark's home.

Mary Clark Highland Avenue Lawrence Club Miss Clark

Leiby to Enroll at State College in Chemistry Course

Fred E. Leiby of Crawford Avenue will attend State College next school year to study a special chemistry course.

Fred E. Leiby Crawford Avenue State College

West Side WCTU to Meet at Mrs Samuels Home

The West Side Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its Friday evening gathering at Mrs. Samuels residence on Smithfield Street.

Pretty wedding at St. Mary's Church

Miss Gertrude Griffith and Edward C. Gannon wed at St. Mary’s Church on Thursday at 8 am with nuptial mass. Bridesmaid Miss Charlotte Griffith and best man Mr. Guy J. Waddlinger attended. The couple plans a secret wedding trip and will reside with the bride’s parents before moving to Park Avenue.

St. Mary's Church Gertrude Griffith G. L. Griffith Edward C. Gannon Charlotte Griffith Guy J. Waddlinger Carlisle Street Gannon John S. Gannon McKeesport Rolinda James Bellaire Neil Geiser Robert E. Gannon Pittsburg

Church groups hold varied meetings this week

The Home Missionary society of the First Methodist church meets at 7 30 in the church parlor with Queen Esther circle members. The Yucatan club gathers at 8 at Mr and Mrs C J Kirk’s home. Cur rent Events circle executive board meets at 3 with Mrs J A Breckenridge. Girls club elects officers with Mrs Frank Offutt. Pythian Sisters meet. Mrs John Popham hosts Coterie club. Miss Amy Smith hosts N T B girls.

Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church Queen Esther Yucatan Club C. J. Kirk Highland Avenue J. A. Breckenridge Wallace Avenue Girls Frank Offutt North Jefferson Street Pythian Sisters John Popham Clayton Street Amy Smith

Lawrence County L. T. L. Executive Committee Meeting

The executive committee of the Lawrence county L. T. L. will meet at 17 North Mercer street Friday evening.

Lawrence County L. T. L North Mercer Street

Officers Elected At C. T. C. Meeting

The C. T. C. club elected officers with Miss Anna Boulich as president and Miss Clara Burkhart as vice president. Other officers named were Miss Hoyland secretary Miss Maude Russell treasurer. The gathering hosted by Miss Helen Beck included music games and refreshments. Next meeting is in two weeks with Miss Grace Bolich.

C. T. C. Club Helen Beck Terrace Avenue Anna Boulich Clara Burkhart Miss Hoyland Maude Russell Grace Bolich High Street

Pretty home wedding unites Minnie Boal and Jasper Tate

Minnie Mae Boal daughter of Mr and Mrs William Boal of West Middlesex married Jasper Raymond Tate at 4 p m in a Main street home ceremony attended by four generations. Rev James F Ray performed the ring service with the great-grandfather Thomas Ray giving the bride away. The bride wore white messaline embroidered in pink and carried bride roses. The couple is connected to the Boal and Ray families. the Croton Avenue M B church Ladies Aid will meet Friday at 8 for officer elections following the Sunday school children's practice.

Minnie Mae William Boal West Middlesex Jasper Raymond Tate Main Street James F. Ray Grove City College Ladies’ Aid Society Croton Avenue M. BE

Engagement of Miss Hamilton to Mr Hewett Announced

A luncheon at the Hamilton residence announced the engagement of Miss Mary Hamilton to Mr Daniel Foster Hewett. The couple to wed in Pittsburg, details given at the North Street home during a Thursday afternoon gathering.

Mary Hamilton S. 8. Hamilton North Street Daniel Foster Hewett Pittsburg

Keast Offers Two Week Embroidery and Fashion Classes

Miss Kate M. Keast will conduct two weeks of design and embroidery instruction at 488 Highland Avenue. She will supply materials and stamps, with patterns for art embroidery, French underwear, shirt waists, Princess gowns, bed linen, towels, and more, free of charge.

Highland Avenue

Personal Notices From Greenwood to Pittsburg Visits

Birth announced to Mr and Mrs David Henderson of Greenwood Avenue a son born. Mrs M J Black of New Wilmington visits friends here. Miss Eva Leohner of Boyles Avenue attended Pulaski fair. Miss Bessie Smith of North Jefferson Street spends day in New Brighton. Joan Connery Myron Rice and Will Broe attended Pulaski fair. Mrs Thomas Davis and Mrs J H Jordan attend Old Home Week at Beaver Falls. Mr and Mrs Bert Wagner attended Pulaski fair. Frank Dewberry leaves for Kane Pa for two weeks. Mrs James Ferguson guests of Louise Robertson. Pittsburg visitors L B Mather W A Strimater Benjamin Agnew. Mr and Mrs John S Gannon attend Griffith Gannon wedding. Mrs George Biffett and daughter Mary return from Pittsburg. Mr C J Connors leaves for Philadelphia New York and eastern points. Rev and Mrs J J Excell return home. Mrs Roy Marsh Jr guest of Mr and Mrs William C Collins. Mr Marsh joins wife soon. Miss Katherine Hartzell travels to Pittsburg to visit sister and Miss Ethel Hartzell in Rochester before returning.

David Henderson Greenwood Avenue M. J. Black New Wilmington Eva Leohner Boyles Avenue Bessie Smith North Jefferson Street New Brighton Joan Connery Myron Rice Will Broe Pulaski Thomas Davis J. H. Jordan Beaver Falls Bert Wagner North Mercer Street Pulaski Fair Frank Dewberry West Washington Street Kane, Pa James Ferguson Young Street Louise Robertson Pittsburg L. B. Mather W. A. Strimater Benjamin Agnew John S. Gannon McKeesport Griffith-Gannon George Biffett Mary George Speed Cottage Street C. J. Connors Bartram Avenue Philadelphia New York New Jersey J. J. Excell Wooster,o John Reel Bleakley Block Roy Marsh, Jr Mason, Mich

Reserved Seats For H Evan Williams Concert

Reserved seats for the H Evan Williams concert in Youngstown on Friday September 25 will be sold next Saturday at Patterson's Stationery store. A representative will be there all day to handle the sale.

H. Evan Williams Youngstown Patterson

Eight-room house near Highland Ave School for sale

Modern eight room dwelling located two blocks from Highland Avenue School is offered at a bargain. Immediate sale possible. Interested buyers may call Bell at 93g or visit 88 Park Avenue, 2312 to arrange viewing.

Highland Avenue School Bell Park Avenue

Sharon man sentenced for severe domestic assault

On his wife s claim that he battered her so hard she could not do family washing last Monday Conrad Kloss of Sharon received a 90 day jail sentence.

Conrad Kloss Sharon

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