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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1908

Page

3

Farewell Party for Miss Ingham

Edith Ingham of Falls street prepares to leave for Chambersburg to attend Wilson College this winter. At the N T B girls gathering hosted by Amy Smith the seven guests enjoyed informal needlework and refreshments. Miss Ingham received a Wilson souvenir card strung on blue and silver ribbons with the college name.

Edith Ingham Falls Street Chambersburg Wilson College Amy Smith Wallace Avenue Wilson Ingham

Women’s Home Missionary Society and Queen Esther Circle Meet

The two groups of First Methodist church joined in a 7:30 pm Friday session in the church parlors. Mrs. Charles Greer and Miss Ada Newton led the program on Young People’s Work. Miss Newton spoke, Miss Roberts read Queen Esther, and Miss Lloyd sang a solo before a social hour with light refreshments.

Women’s Home Missionary Society Queen Esther Circle First Methodist Church Charles Greer Ada Newton Mabel Roberts Queen Esther Winifred Lloyd

1908 Card club formed by Mrs Mears group

A ladies gathering at Mrs W. H. Mears home on Neshannock avenue planned a new social club named the 1908 Card club. More than 30 members, including both women and men, will meet biweekly on Thursday evenings, starting with the third Thursday in October at Mr and Mrs W. S. Mears of Neshannock avenue.

W. 8. Mears Neshannock Avenue Card Club W. S. Mears

Highland 500 Club Elects Officers at October Meeting

Members met at Mrs. J. C. Leohner home on Boyles avenue and planned fall gatherings. The first October meeting will be hosted by Mrs. E. E. Hileman on North Jefferson street. Officers elected: President Mrs. W. S. Mears, Secretary Mrs. A. C. Hileman, Treasurer Mrs. E. E. Hileman.

Highland 500 Club J. C. Leohner Boyles Avenue E. E. Hileman North Jefferson Street W. S. Mears A. C. Hileman

L T L Executive Committee Plans Car for WCTU Convention

The L T L executive committee met Friday with Miss Ethel Ashmore to arrange a special car for the WCTU convention in Sharon on Friday October 2. The next meeting is Friday September 26 at Miss Anna Dodds 74 Nes hannock avenue.

Ethel Ashmore North Mercer Street Sharon Anna Dodds Neshannock Avenue

Pythian Sisters Plan Monthly Birthday Parties

At the Friday business session arrangements were made for monthly birthday parties. Members with birthdays in the month will oversee the social, with the first event scheduled for Friday evening October 16.

Pythian Sisters

Popham Hosts Coterie Euchre Night in Clayton Street

Mrs John Popham of Clayton Street entertained the Coterie club Friday evening with three tables of euchre. In serving refreshments the hostess was assisted by Mrs William Osborn.

John Popham Clayton Street Coterie William Osborn

Wallace and Emlenton guests in Pittsburg gathering

Miss Leta Breckenridge of Wallace avenue and her guest Miss Helen Hunter of Emlenton are spending Saturday with friends in Pittsburg.

Leta Breckenridge Wallace Avenue Helen Hunter Emlenton Pittsburg

Engagement of Miss Clarissa Perkins Reported

The engagement of Miss Clarissa Perkins daughter of Simon Perkins of West Hill Shar reached local notice. Details of the match and impending wedding plans were announced in community circles.

Clarissa Perkins Simon Perkins West Hill, Shar

Chicago social scene dinner announces Waller engagement

At a six o clock dinner Thursday evening hosted by Miss Perkins in her home, Robert A. Waller of Chicago was announced. Miss Perkins is a prominent figure in younger social circles, noted for frequent visits to the Ys.

Robert A. Waller Chicago Miss Perkins

Daughters of the King Host Reilly Reception and Circle Meetings

Trinity church Daughters of the King plan a 7:30 reception for Dr and Mrs J E B Reilly with a musical and literary program. Blanche Dilliard hosts the P L D Reading circle. J A Breckenridge hosts Current Events circle at 3. Social hour follows the sessions as the Clarks entertain the Yucat an club.

Daughters of the King of Trinity Church J. EB. Reilly Blanche Dilliard P.L. D J. A. Breckenridge Wallace Avenue J. M. Clark Highland Avenue Yucatan Club

Family dinner honors Mrs. Eakin guest in Venango County

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Magill from Crawford avenue hosted a dinner at 6 pm Friday in Clintonville Venango County. Mrs. Frank Eakin was their guest of honor. Fourteen guests were invited and served a appetizing menu. The evening hours after were spent in formal hospitality.

Frank Eakin Clintonville Venango County Howard Magill Crawford Avenue

New Castle Country Club Stockholders Meeting Tonight

Cards have been issued for a business meeting of the stockholders of the New Castle Country Club this Saturday evening at 7 30 o'clock at the club house. Lunch will be served from 5 to 7 o'clock and dancing will follow from 8 to 9 30 o'clock.

New Castle

Highland Avenue hostess entertains X Y Z girls

Miss Marguerite Fuller of Meadville and Miss Christy of Butler attended as honor guests Friday afternoon when Miss Margaret Kirk of Highland avenue hosted the X Y Z girls. Sewing and refreshments were the main features. The next meeting will be in two weeks.

Marguerite Fuller Meadville Christy Butler Margaret Kirk Highland Avenue

McLean Family Concludes Visit From Aiken South Carolina

Reverend and Mrs. Philip J. McLean and their son Philip of Aiken South Carolina wrap up a pleasant visit with Mrs. Charlotte McLean of Court Street.

Philip J. McLean Philip Aiken,s. C Charlotte McLean Court Street

Local residents record of visits and travels

A roundup of residents leaving for trips and visiting relatives. Clyde Smith heads to Detroit Saturday evening. Others host guests from Bluff street Pittsburg Meadville Butler Toronto and more while relatives visit in Cleveland Gaston and Wheeling.

For Sale Eight Room House Near Highland Avenue School

Classified notice offers a modern eight room home two blocks from Highland Avenue School. Describes a bargain sale with immediate availability. Contact Bell at Seal to inquire.

Highland Avenue School Bell

Officers Elected At Girls Club Fall Meeting

Friday afternoon's Girls Club session at North Jefferson street featured officer elections. President is Mrs. Robert Allen, vice president Mrs. William F Moody, secretary and treasurer Mrs. J W Cunningham. Guests included Mrs. Lee Ochs Miss Helen Hunter and Miss Annaline Miller. Miss Leta Breckenridge will host next Friday.

Girls’ Club Frank Offutt North Jefferson Street Robert Allen William F. Moody J. W. Cunningham Lee Ochs New York Helen Hunter Emlenton

Mitchells Host Dinner for Nellie Geddis Visitor

Mr and Mrs William Mitchell of Chestnut street entertained a small party in honor of Miss Nellie Geddis of Toronto guest of Aunt Mrs James Geddis of Oak street. Prizes went to Miss Katherine Sweeney and Vincent Gallagher. Nellie Geddis to visit friends in Rochester after the event.

William Mitchell Chestnut Street Nellie Geddis Toronto James Geddis Oak Street Katherine Sweeney Vincent Gallagher Charlotte Griffith Irene Griffith Minnie Schweikert Mary Carson Adelaide Jackson Jane Geddis Marty Gallagher Butler Guy Waddlinger Elmer William Carson Miss Geddis Rochester

Miss Edith Aikens Will Wed Peter Shidle in October

Miss Edith Josephine Aikens daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kerr Aikens of Pittsburg has set October 24 for her marriage to Mr Peter C Shidle of Pittsburg The bride to be is a National Park Seminary alumna and is well known in this city where she has visited friends.

Clara, Elliott Mary Cleland Harlandsburg H. G. Else Superior Street Gaston, O Philip McLean Aiken S. C New Castle Mabel Gardner Harold West Grant Street Cleveland Louis Ray Crawford Avenue Ray James Lindsay Pittsburg Ben Miller Slippery Rock Louis Reis George M. Gibson Croton Avenue A. F. Frew Pittsburg Street David Frew Los Angeles Cal Buffalo Nigara Falls J. W. Walls Galbreath Avenue Wheeling W. Va John Haus Edith Josephine Aikens Joseph Kerr Aikens Peter C. Shidle Aikens National Park Seminary

Current Events Board Opens Week With Breckenridge Visit

The executive board met with Mrs. J. A. Breckenridge of Wallace avenue on Friday afternoon. The first regular meeting is set for Monday at 3 o'clock at the same location, with a social hour to follow the business session.

J. A. Breckenridge Wallace Avenue

First Presbyterian Helena Auxiliary Plans Picnic

The Helena auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church holds its first meeting as a basket picnic at Mrs. J. G. Nothdurst’s home on Friday, September 25. Members are asked to bring their own dishes, silver, and napkins.

Helena First Presbyterian Church J. G. Nothdurst

Mills Return From Washington With Daughter Entering Georgetown

Mr and Mrs James Harry Mills of Fountain Inn return from Washington D C where they accompanied Miss Frances Allen sister of Mrs Mills who entered Georgetown University.

James Harry Mills The Fountain Inn Washington, D. C Frances Allen Georgetown

Mrs Newell and Elizabeth Attend Arlington Ave Card Party

Mrs A D Newell and her daughter Elizabeth of the Seventh ward were honored guests at a mati nee card party hosted by Mrs Edward E Miller on Arlington avenue in Youngstown on Friday afternoon.

A. D. Newell Elizabeth Seventh Ward Edward E. Miller Arlington Avenue Youngstown

Mrs Harvey Smith Leaves Philadelphia After Visit

Mrs James Harvey Smith of Chestnut Hill Philadelphia departed for her home Saturday morning following a visit with Mrs Benjamin Beisel of Wallace Avenue.

James Harvey Smith Chestnut Hill Philadelphia Benjamin Beisel Wallace Avenue

Mrs Kaufman Hosts Card Party for Daughter in New York

Mrs. Jonas Kaufman of Highland avenue will entertain at cards next Wednesday evening in honor of her daughter Mrs. Lee Ochs of New York City.

Jonas Kaufman Highland Avenue Lee Ochs New York City

Pontz and Klingen smith Granted Marriage License

A marriage license was granted at Youngstown to Henry P. Pontz and Grace Klingensmith of the city.

Youngstown Henry P. Pontz Grace Klingensmith

Brown & Hamilton Fall Fashion Show Opening Days

Brown & Hamilton announces opening days Tuesday and Wednesday of next week for a fall fashion show urging attendance. The event invites shoppers to preview season styles and trends.

Brown & Hamilton

Mercer Fair Showcases Exhibits and Races

The Mercer fair runs September 23 through 25 with a lineup of good exhibits and exciting races attracting local families and visitors.

Mercer Fair

Hoochie-Koochie Dancer Flees as Fair Ends

Report describes Millie DeLeon the Salome dancer at the Pulaski fair escaping arrest by departing Thursday night or Friday morning. Officers targeted gamblers and the show closed before they could be pinched. The piece condemns the fair for scant entertainments and lack of suitable attractions for women and children.

Millie DeLeon Millie

Foraker and Standard Oil in Ohio Politics Revealed

Collected reports trace Senator Foraker’s ties to Standard Oil and his role in the Ohio legislature. Price and Archbold letters link bills on stockholder publicity to party policy and McKinley administration aims, with Nash pressuring to kill the measures.

Buckeye Statesman Ohio Standard Oil Company Senate Washington Foraker Standard Congress Taft Cincinnati Standard Oil Supreme Court Cincinnati Traction Company Ohio Legislative Archbold Burkett Lima Findlay Monnett Smith W. Bennett Bennett Lal Walter Brown Toledo A. G. Denman Foster Hancock County Standard Companies Columbus Maron E. Price Athens Ohio House of Representatives Price George K. Nash Hanna McKinley Foraker-Archbold Nash Judiciary Committee Russell Ash House

Hall’s Catarrh Cure Claim and Deafness Cure Offer

An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promises a constitutional remedy. It claims nine of ten cases arise from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure, urging readers to send for circulars.

Hall J. Cheney & CO Toledo C. F D Tbe Wall

Deaths Of The Day George W Ashton

Death notices for George W Ashton of 535 Pollock avenue detail his death from stomach cancer after illness, his birth in 1853 in New Brighton, railroad work with Baltimore and Ohio, and surviving family. Funeral in his residence Monday at 2 pm with Oak Park cemetery interment. Also notes the death of Gladys Evans and Annie Maskeiwitz with service details and interments.

George W. Ashton Pollock Avenue Mr. Ashton New Brighton Thomas Martha McGahey Ashton Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Brotherhood of Railway Mary Charles Percy Benjamin Byson Harry Lewis Glatys Walter Daniel John J. H. Ashton Buffalo Maud Ashton C. G. White Chicago W. S. MccCandless Oak Park Cemetery Evan Evans Gladys James Paul Pittsburg Thomas James Albert Street South Side

Transfers of Title on Harrison and Adams Streets

Clare P. DuShane transfers two Harrison street lots to D F Book for 1200 dollars. DuShane also transfers a Harrison street lot to John W Book for 550 dollars. Estate of D C Irish transfers a Adams street lot to J Congdon for 600 dollars.

Clare P. DuShane D. F. Book Harrison Street John W. Book D. C. Irish J. Congdon Adams Street

Better Car of Canning Peaches Than Last Year

Union Market at 25 Pittsburg Avenue promises improved car canning peaches with lower prices than last year. The note urges customers to join in and get in on the deal.

Union Market Pittsburg Aretha

Personal Vanity as a Gentle Blessing in Self View

The piece extols personal vanity as a humane blessing that softens life and preserves self esteem. It argues people overestimate riches beauty cars boats and children and find comfort in self view. Vanity is framed as a shield and castle against a world that might jar them.

Why do college boys love athletics according to Mr Level

Mr Level muses that college boys imitate elders who brag about past feats and feel compelled to keep up. He suggests the drive stems from listening to older chaps boast about their youth and wanting to match those tales with effort and effort.

Barker laments loss of respect after horse trade

Sirius Barker refuses to move past being cheated in a horse trade. He asserts he does not mind losing money but resents losing respect, reflecting on the fallout from the deal.

Sirius Barker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Ingham L. T. L. Executive Meeting Coterie Club China Clyde Smith Detroit Mary McCormick Bluff Street Lawrence Foust Akron M. BE. Mumbaugh William Skyles Margaret Fuller May Martin Anna F. Caldwell Neshannock Falls Annaline Miller William K. Miller John Crouch O. J. Shannon Beaver Falls John Street J. D. Long Emerson Avenue Franklin 8. J. Conner Indianapolis Ella Culbertson Kansas City Windsor Ind Sohm Grove City Edward Davis Clark Guernie Campbell Lathrop Street William Ulrich Long Avenue Claude Campbell Rover Rover Boys Hans Brinker Metzler Neshannock Ave Hoochie Koochie Fair Association Haskell Charles N.haskell F. S. Monnett N. Haskell Oklahoma Justice Shauck Mellin’s Store Faillee North Mill Street Water Company’s Gladys Evans Annie Maskeiwitz Frank Maskeiwitz South Scioto Street Annie St. Joseph's Cemetery Mr. MacBlink Mr. Blink
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