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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1908

Page

3

Missionary Tea Honors Minister at Epworth Church

The Epworth church Women’s Missionary society hosted a Thursday afternoon and evening missionary tea at the Reiders’ Lincoln avenue home. Rev. and Mrs. J. C. McDonald were honored guests prior to moving Friday to Du Bois, with dinner for 70 and a cut glass souvenir presented by Mrs. Mary McCommon. The society plans to host the district convention in October and next meets in October with Mrs. W. H. Young guiding the young people’s group.

Peter Reider Lincoln Avenue Women’s Missionary Society of the Epworth Church J. C. McDonald du Bois Anderson Mary McCommon McDonald Arthur Stitz- Inger Chester Reynolds James Gormley Hazel Mce- Michael Epworth W. H. Young Walnut Street

Misses Foulke Sutton Elected to Evening Club

Frances Foulke and Hazel Sutton were elected to the Evening club as Miss Mabel Roberts of Pittbury street presided. Officers were re elected: President Jean Buxton, Secretary and Treasurer Lulu White. The group planned to rent cottages at North Girard on Lake Erie next summer and adjourned to meet in two weeks with Grace Mullain of Walnut street.

Frances Foulke Hazel Sutton Mabel Roberts Pittbury Street Jean Buxton Lulu White North Girard Lake Erie Grace Mullain Walnut Street

McDonalds Move to DuBois From Epworth Parish

Reverend J. C. McDonald and his wife depart Epworth Street for DuBois where he will assume leadership of a church. He has served as pastor of the Epworth Methodist church for several years and will take charge of the new assignment in DuBois.

J. C. McDonald Epworth Street DuBois

Miss Rachel Morehead Heads to Newark and Lowell

Miss Rachel Morehead of East Street leaves Friday evening for Newark New Jersey to visit her school friend Miss Helen Huffman before returning to Rodger's Hall at Lowell.

Rachel Morehead East Street Newark N. J Helen Huffman Rodger’s Lowell, Ass

Engagement of Bessie Bronson and Lee Shira Surprises Friends

A surprise engagement announcement is made for Miss Bessie Bronson of Meadville and Mr. Lee L. Shira of Cascade Street. The couple's news emerged at a B A G club gathering hosted by Mrs. John Bay, with lavender and white decor, gifts, and music. Shira, a machinist, will move to Meadville for a new position after the nuptials.

Bessie Bronson Meadville Lee L. Shira Cascade Street B. A. G. Club John Bay Croton Avenue Bay William Williams Shira Hiram Shira

Miss Carrie Metz Attends Taka Kensington Meeting

New York guest Miss Carrie Metz attends a Taka Kensington gathering hosted by Mrs J W Bryson on Sheridan Avenue. The informal event centered on sewing with a choice collation served. Beatrice Chambers and Miss Ruby McNabb assisted the hostess. Next meeting set for two weeks with Mrs James Cunningham on Court Street.

Carrie Metz New York J. W. Bryson Sheridan Avenue Beatrice Chambers Ruby Mcc-Nabb James Cunningham Court Street

Kensington D. A. meeting hostess honors Mrs. Beman

Mrs. Lewis E. Beman of West Falls street hosted the D. of A. Kensington on Thursday afternoon. The ladies sewed and the hostess received a beautiful counterpane. A bountiful repast followed before the guests departed. In two weeks Mrs. David Drumm of Front street will entertain the Kensington.

Lewis E. Beman West Falls Street D. of A

Mrs Strohecker to Return Home From Western Cities

Mrs Frank Strohecker of North Ray street is expected home Saturday from Chicago Denver and other western cities where she has spent several months with relatives. She was accompanied by her two children. Mr and Mrs Strohecker will move soon from Ray street to Kissinger flats in North street.

Frank Strohecker North Ray Street Chicago Denver Strohecker Ray Street Kissinger Flats North Street

Alameda Club Guests At Miss Beatty’s Pittsburg Street Home

Alameda club members enjoyed games of flinch and pit during a Thursday evening visit hosted by Miss Anna Beatty of Pittsburg street. Miss Della Young assisted with lunch, and Miss Elizabeth McWilliams of Hamilton street will entertain the club next Thursday.

Alameda Club Anna Beatty Pittsburg Street Della Young Elizabeth McWilliams Hamilton Street

Miss Sallie Tod Hosts Auto Ride Party

Miss Sallie Tod of Youngstown gave an auto ride to this city on Thursday with guests Mrs. George F. Arr ell, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Forcier, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Trigg aboard.

Sallie Tod Youngstown George F. Arrel R. W. Forcier Wallace Trigg

Miss Mary Mossman Plans Return to Lake Erie College

Miss Mary Mossman of Young Street expects to leave Tuesday of next week to resume her studies at Lake Erie college in Painesville Ohio.

Mary Mossman Young Street Lake Erie College Painesville

Mrs Elizabeth Jameson Leaves for Smith College

Mrs Elizabeth Jameson of North Jefferson Street departs for Northampton Massachusetts to resume her studies at Smith College.

Elizabeth Jameson North Jefferson Street Northampton Mass Smith College

Designs Show at 488 Highland Avenue for Two Weeks

For the next two weeks at 488 Highland Avenue, latest designs and patterns for art embroidery, French underwear, shirt waists, Princess gowns, bed linen, towels. Stamping done, materials furnished, instruction free.

Highland Avenue

Tablecloths and napkins to hen by Mrs Jennie Morrow

Mrs Jennie Morrow of 151 East Street offers table linens including tablecloths and napkins for purchase. The notice lists item types and supplier details with no further context.

Jennie Morrow East Street

Anniversary celebration for Mayor and Alderman spouses

Mayor and Mrs. Harry J. Lusk and Alderman and Mrs. O H P Green marked their twenty third wedding anniversary with a party at the mayor’s 124 Walnut street home. About 24 friends joined in cards, games, and a festive meal as Lusk recalled meeting his wife at a prior reunion.

Harry J. Lusk O. H. P. Green Walnut Street Lusk

Informal card party at Beisel home in Wallace Avenue

A social evening at Mr and Mrs Benjamin Beisel home Wallace avenue featured friends and neighbors gathering for 500 with four tables in play. The event honored Mrs James Harvey Smith of Chestnut Hill Philadelphia and lunch was served. Out of town guest Mrs Mary Shipler of Mercer attended.

Benjamin Beisel Wallace Avenue James Harvey Smith Chestnut Hill Philadelphia Beisel Mary Shipler Mercer

Guardian seeks permission for mother to occupy Flickman home

Attorney B A Winternitz presented in court a petition by W K Hugus guardian of Jemima and Mathew Flickman to allow their mother to occupy the children’s home free of rent while paying taxes and insurance. The petition was granted.

B. A. Winternitz W. K. Hugus Jemima Mathew Flickman

Village Fair Attendees Include Local Residents

Misses Hester Bryson Agnes Wallace Marietta Broe William Eroe Jr Dike Blair and John Crouch were at Pulaski fair on Thursday representing streets Sheri dan Wallace Highland Leasure East avenues.

Hester Bryson Sheridan Avenue Agnes Wallace Wallace Avenue Marietta Broe William Eroe, Jr Highland Avenue Dike Blair Leasure Avenue John Crouch East Street Pulaski Fair

Wo men Home Missionary Society Fall Convention

The Women s Home Missionary Society of the New Castle district plans its fall meeting at Epworth M E Church in October. Delegates from all district churches will attend, with Mrs C W Foulke overseeing arrangements and the program being prepared.

Women’s Home Missionary Society New Castle District Epworth M. E C. W. Foulke

Better Car of Canning Peaches Than Last Year

The ad promises a superior peach canning season with lower prices and urges readers to visit Union Market at 25 Pittsburg Street. It notes G. G. Stitzinger of Rhodes Place as a business visitor in Philadelphia.

Union Market Pittsburg Street G. G. Stitzinger Rhodes Place Philadelphia

McConahy Family Plans Move to New Wilmington

Mrs J G McConahy and her sons from East Street departed Friday to establish residence in New Wilmington. Everett and John McConahy will enroll as students at Westminster College this winter.

J. G. McConahy East Street New Wilmington Everett John McConahy Westminster College

Sale of extra fine peaches at Union Market

Auction notices invite attenders to a peach sale on Tuesday September 22 at Union Market 25 Pittsburg Street opposite Union Depot. Bell phone 5432413.

Union Market Pittsburg Street Union Depot Bell Phone

Eight room house near Highland Avenue School for sale

For sale a modern eight room house two blocks from Highland Avenue School. Bargain price and immediate sale. Interested buyers call Bell 933 or visit 88 Park Avenue. 2312

Highland Avenue School Bell Phone Park Avenue

Fall home makeover call to Veach's

A promotional note invites readers to re furnish their homes in the fall and brighten interiors. Veach's offers a consultant to advise plan and estimate for the project, with the promise of a competent professional.

Veach

Millinery and Suit Openings in Valley Mills

Brown & Hamilton announce millinery openings Tuesday and Wednesday with a suit opening Wednesday of next week. All mills of the Republic plant at Youngstown are reported in operation.

Brown & Hamilton Valley Plant of the Republic Youngstown

Deaths of the Day Nicholas Bauder and John Eliott

Portersville resident Nicholas Bauder dies at 72 after kidney troubles in his home village. Survived by wife Anna Bratchie and five children, with funeral at Portersville church. John Eliott, 87, longtime New Wilmington resident, dies after years of feeble health. Survived by three sons and two daughters, funeral Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with interment at Fairoaks.

Nicholas Bauder Porterville Mr. Bauder Portersville William Rose Point Charles Sewickley Samuel Illinois Edward Bauder California Jacob Henry Fred Bauder Mary Kennedy Church John Eliott New Wilmington Ireland Fay Second United Presbyterian Church of John Elliott Thomas Elliott Sharon Samuel Elliott D. D Crafton Anna Elliott Letitia Elliott Emsworth Fairoaks

Local Social Notes From Butler and Nearby Towns

L R Houston of Butler visited in New Castle Friday morning. Dr and Mrs R B Jameson of Shaw street attended the Pulaski fair Thursday. Miss Gladys Moore of Park avenue guests Miss Gemiska Louthan of Beaver Falls. Mrs Mary Shipler of Mercer visits Mr and Mrs W H Shipler of Highland avenue. Miss Mary Hamilton on East North street goes to Pittsburg to visit friends. Mrs Leon Fox of East Liverpool guests of Mr and Mrs Jacob Cosel of Delaware avenue. Rev and Mrs Eugene Dunlap of Siam visit Mr and Mrs Robert Shaw of Mahoning avenue. Mr and Mrs W W Perry of Greenwood avenue and grandson Joseph Miller depart for three weeks in Detroit. Miss Bessie Kirk of Wilkinsburg returns home after visiting her sister Mrs R H Pattison of Court street. Mr and Mrs George Wellar of Crafton conclude visit with Mr and Mrs R W Alexander of Croton avenue and leave for New Bedford.

R. B. Jameson Shaw Street Gladys Moore Park Avenue Gemiska Louthan Beaver Falls Mary Shipler Mercer W. H. Shipler Highland Avenue Mary Hamilton East North Street Pittsburg Leon Fox East Liverpool Court Street George Wellar Crafton R. W. Alexander Croton Avena New Bedford

Bell official transferred to New Castle as sub license agent

R. F. McAdams of Pittsburg formerly with the Bell Telephone company main offices there has been transferred to New Castle to serve as sub license agent. Additional changes are expected in local offices in the near future.

R. F. McAdams Pittsburg Bell Telephone Company New Castle Lpear

Petrified Desert Bridge in Arizona Draws Interest

A colossal petrified tree trunk lies across a canyon in Arizona, its roots towering eight to ten feet high, the trunk over 50 feet long and spanning a 40 foot wide gap. Trees have grown around it, and miners speculate the interior may be solid agate.

Arizona Arizona Petrified Forest Great Desert State Technical World Magazine

Stritmater Millinery and Suit Opening Next Tuesday

Stritmater announces the millinery department and women’s tailored suits opening next Tuesday September 23 at the store. The event highlights new hat styles and ready to wear ensembles with special early shopping hours.

Stritmater Nnext

Big Tunnel to be bored in Washington at millions cost

Spokane report says Greenwood Phoenix Tunnel company plans a double track tunnel three and a half miles long and 2000 feet deep to link Greenwood and Phoenix B C near Spokane. Estimated cost five million dollars funded by Chicago and British Columbia capital. Ten mining firms show interest and engineers deem project feasible with rich ore deposits.

Spokane Wash Richard Armstrong Chicago Greenwood-Phoenix Tunnel Company Greenwood Phoenix B. C Boundary Country British Columbia Greenwood- Phoenix Tramway Company Canada

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Evening Club Minister Washington Street SOC the Adventuress Barbara Winslow THE Grey Horse Troop Kansas Doctor Luke OF Labrador Fair God David Grieve Honor OF Savelli John Ermine Yellowstone Miss Prichard Susan Tales OF Sherlock Homes TRIXY Meiziei’s Daubenspeck Reunion Daubenspeck Elmer E. Daubenspeck North Hope Hepler Hilliard Milliron Smathers Kamerer Earhart Emerick Hoover Butler J. C. Donaldson Parker Mr. Harper Mr. Stewart Bruin William Fetter Lutheran Church W.W. Miller Taka Kensington D. of A. Kensington Kate M. Keast Stillman’s Weave Boston Garters Taffeta Cloak and Suit Manhattan Waist Co Waite Panama East Washington ST Mence J. W. Veach & CO Oil City, Pa L. R. Houston Washington Clearange Mather Bros. CO. Wholesale and Retail Jewelers
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