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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1908

Page

3

Slub Associates at Reaher Home

Card enthusiasts who attend the Nixon club met Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. William Reahrer’s West North Street home. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Seth Marshall, Mrs. J. Norris, and Will Evans. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs. Wogan and Mrs. Walker Readrer. next entertainment is planned by Mrs. James Shaffer of Croton in two weeks.

William Reahrer West North Street Nixon Club Comany Seth Marshall J. Norris Will Evans Wogan Walker Readrer James Shaffer Croton

Local Society Gossip From Crawford and Nearby Streets

Mrs R W McAnlis and daughter Gail of Crawford avenue will entertain at dinner. Mrs W G Ayers of North Jefferson street will entertain the Utopia club. Miss Marian Reeves of Boyles avenue will entertain the U S S Kensington. The Ladies league of the Protected Home Circle will be entertained by Ida Bluedorn of Pennsylvania avenue. Elizabeth McWilliams of Hamilton street will entertain the Alameda public. The Royal Neighbors will meet with Mrs Norris Mitchell of Blaine street. The M J M W Kensington will be entertained by Mrs Jackson of Mahoning avenue.

R. W. McAnlis Gail Crawford Avenue W. G. Ayers North Jefferson Street Utopia Club Marian Reeves Boyles Avenue U. S. S. Kensington Ladies’ League Protected Home Circle I da Bluedorn Pennsylvania Avenue Elizabeth McWilliams Hamilton Street Alameda Royal Neighbors Norris Mitchell Blaine Street M. J. M. W. Kensington Jackson Mahoning Avenue

Dinner in honor of Rev and Mrs Magill before Brooklyn move

Mr and Mrs A E Kerr of Chestnut Street hosted a 6 o clock dinner for 16 guests Tuesday evening in honor of Rev and Mrs Andrew Magill who soon depart for Brooklyn NY. The hostess was aided by her daughter Miss Ada Kerr, Miss Emily Rice and Mrs William Brown.

Andrew Magill Brooklyn N. Y A. E. Kerr Chestnut Street Ada Kerr Emily Rice William Brown

Holland Club Hosts Social Evening in Maryland Avenue Home

Mrs. Joseph Patterson of Maryland Avenue hosted Holland Club members on Tuesday. Progressive euchre provided the entertainment and light refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for two weeks later at Mrs. Charles Gorley’s Bartram Avenue home.

Joseph Patterson Maryland Avenue Holland Club Charles Gorley Bartram Avenue

Book club picnic marks honor guests in the park

The husbands were honor guests Tuesday at noon as members of the Book club enjoyed a picnic dinner at the park. In the afternoon card playing and fancy work provided the main amusements.

Book Club

Mrs Leohner to Visit City for Two Weeks

Mrs. C. W. Leohner of Los Angeles California will arrive in the city on Thursday to visit for two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Leohner of Boyles avenue and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Leohner of Oak street.

C. W. Leohner Los Angeles Cal City J. C. Leohner Boyles Avenue A. M. Leohner Oak Street

B A G club meeting postponed to October 2

The B A G club meeting is moved from next Friday evening to Friday evening October 2 with Clarence Hogue of Cascade street extension near the paper mill as host.

B. A. G. Club Clarence Hogue Cascade Street Extension

Norman Rogers Leaves Wallace Avenue For Culver Military Academy

Norman Rogers of Wallace Avenue has departed to attend Culver Military Academy in Culver Indiana. He moves to enter the service and training program at Culver.

Norman Rogers Wallace Avenue Culver Military Academy Culver, Ind

Evening School Opens at First Methodist Church

Opens Monday September 28 at First Methodist church with Miss Gertrude Dowler as principal and Misses Margaret Kirk plus Cora Ritchie as assistants. Classes run 9 to 12 weekdays except Saturday. Tuition 3 dollars monthly with special rates for two in a family. Admission ages 4 to 7 years. Limited enrollments. Call Miss Hazel Wilson at Bell phone 1546-W.

First Methodist Church Gertrude Dowler Margaret Kirk Cora Ritchie Hazel Wilson Bell

Randolph Circle of King's Daughters Appoints Committees

The Randolph circle of King's Daughters at the First Methodist church held a Tuesday business session at 2 30 pm. Colonel Young of the Volunteers of America spoke. The charity, work, and property committees were named with listed members. An all day meeting with lunch at noon is planned in two weeks.

Randolph King’s Daughters First Methodist Church Colonel Young The Volunteers of America W. G. Ayers Frank Rutter J. F. Rowland Graw Charles Mayne William Matthews Craig Steen Jesse Cooper E. C. McCombs McCallen

Surprise housewarming at Eowing home in Youngstown

About 20 friends and relatives gathered Monday evening at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Eowing at Bissell and Florencedale avenues for a surprise housewarming. Guests from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. Robert McAnlis, Miss Gail McAnlis, Mrs. Margaret Work and W. J. McAnlis of New Castle. Local attendees were W. J. Wing, J. Cook Ewing, A. J. Buehrle, G. J. Jones, Ethel Ewing, James McAnlis and Benjamin Harris as they enjoyed music and a light lunch. The event culminated in a delightful family reunion.

G. C. Eowing Bissell Florencedale Avenues Robert McAnlis Gail McAnlis Margaret Work W. J. McAnlis New Castle

Wilkinson and Ada Line John Wed in Butler

William Wilkinson and Miss Ada line John, both of this city, were united in marriage in Butler Tuesday afternoon. The couple will surprise friends here as they had not shared the news. They reside in the Fifth ward at a home prepared for their reception after returning from Butler. The groom is a Shenango Lumber Company teamster and the bride is sister to Mrs. Philip Evans.

William Wilkinson Adaline John Butler Mrs. Wilkinson Fifth Ward New Castle Philip Evans Shenango Lumber Company

Basket Picnic By Helena Auxiliary at Nothdurst Home

The Helena auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will hold a basket picnic at Mrs. John G. Nothdurst’s home on Neshannock boulevard Friday afternoon and evening. Each member brings their dish silver and napkins. The hour is 4 o'clock with dinner at 5.

Helena First Presbyterian Church John G. Nothdurst Neshannock Boulevard

Miss Frances Hamilton Plans Winter Study Abroad

Miss Frances Hamilton of East North Street will depart next Monday to visit friends in White Plains New York before going to Rodgers Hall in Lowell Massachusetts to attend school this winter. Last year she attended Heathcote Hall in Scarsdale New York.

Frances Hamilton East North Street White Plains N. Y Rodgers Hall Lowell Mass Hamilton Heathcote Hall Scarsdale

Miss Lissie Kennedy Resumes Studies in Philadelphia

Miss Lissie Kennedy of Pearson Street leaves Friday morning for Philadelphia to resume her studies at an art school.

Lissie Kennedy Pearson Street Philadelphia

Orchestra Club Meets at Miss McCandless Home

The Orchestra club will meet Thursday evening at the home of Miss Mabel McCandless on Pittsburg street.

Orchestra Mabel McCandless Pittsburg Street

Local Notes and Visits Highlight Pittsburg Trip

Miss Laura Shaw of North Mill street spent Wednesday in Pittsburg. J W Wood of the Knox Long and Morehead block is confined at home by illness. A Sherman Cohn of New York guests E S Lipsins of Neshannock avenue. Miss Marian Reeves of Boyles avenue returns from Orwell Ohio. Mr and Mrs William Daggett return after visiting Mrs Albert Butler of Sharon. Edward C Carpenter of Allegheny, supreme district deputy of the Im proved Order of Heptasophs, was in New Castle Tuesday. Mrs Edward Allen and daughter Velma of Anderson Indiana visit South Mill street relatives Woodson Anderson.

J. W. Wood Knox, Long & Morehead A. Sherman Cohn New York E. S. Lipsins Neshannock Avenue Marian Reeves Boyles Avenue Orwell William Daggett Albert Butler Sharon Edward C. Carpenter Allegheny Improved Order of Heptasophs New Castle Edward Allen Velma Anderson Ind

Auto Accident Injures Two Drivers Testing New Car

Charles Colnot and two companions were thrown from a new Thomas car on New Wilmington road when it struck a hidden obstruction. Colnot escaped with a jolt, companions were stunned but recovered. The car, damaged, was sent for repairs after being sold to John Knox. A separate crash near Nashua involved Robert Allen and E J Robison’s carriage. no serious injuries.

Thomas Charles Colnot Wilmington Colnot Robert Allen John Knox C. Ed Smith Colnor New Castle Majchine E. J. Robison Nashua Robison Pulaski Fair Allen Charles Colnor

Tag Day 15 Set for October 17 by YWCA Finance Group

The Young Women’s Christian Association schedules Tag Day for October 17. About 150 sellers will station at city locales to urge contributions all day. Participants may offer any price from a penny to a million, drop donations into banks, and only then receive a tag to avoid further requests. The finance committee finalized plans Tuesday and will reconvene next Tuesday before the registration reception.

Young Women's Christian Association Finance Committee

Musical Club Rally A Success At First Baptist Church

The Wednesday Morning Musical club held its first fall meeting at the First Baptist church. A large crowd of active associate and junior members attended. Millard Ochs, son of Mrs. Nanna Kaufman Ochs of New York City, wowed with a drum performance despite being only three or four. Mrs. D. R. Harris presided as hostess. Tea and crackers followed the program, with fall flowers adorning tables.

First Baptist Millard Ochs Nanna Kaufman Ochs New York City D. R. Harris J. Norman Martin Margaret Kirk H. G. Dean Paul Browne Patterson Adelaide Kaufman Nevin Veach Dudley Buck Sara Dana Barcarole Goddard Miss Crawford Reichardt Miss McCurdy Greig Hilliary Selan Rose Arditti Miss Bauman

Young People's Convention Planned for West Middlesex

A committee including J. G. Nothdurst Rev E R Tait Rev Harrison and Rev A B McCormick met at the Central Presbyterian church to plan a Young People's convention in the last week of October at West Middlesex. The event will span one evening and the following day focusing on Young People's work with emphasis on missions.

J. G. Nothdurst E. R. Tait Wampum Harrison West Middlesex A. B. McCormick Central Presbyterian Church

Rabid Dog Threat Sweeps Jefferson Street Area

A dog displaying rabies signs ran amuck on South Jefferson near Division Tuesday evening causing panic. No injuries were confirmed though several near misses were reported. The animal was shot by a policeman.

Jefferson Street Division

Opening Reception and Classes at Batt Dancing Academy

The Batt Dancing Academy announces an opening reception on Thursday October 1 with classes starting the same evening at 7 30. A juvenile class is offered in the afternoon at 4 at Gilmore Hall near Juvenile. Visit Likens optical rooms at 33 North Mercer Street for invisible bifocals.

Gilmore Hall North Mercer Street

Mrs Catherine McGivern Returns Home In Ill Condition

Mrs Catherine McGivern of Chestnut street has been ill for some time at her daughter Mrs Charles Carr's home in Youngstown and has been brought back to her own home in the city Mr and Mrs Carr friends express sorrow that she is no better.

Catherine McGivern Chestnut Street Charles Carr Youngstown

Turtle Soup Supper at Trinity Church Guild Room

In Trinity Church guild room on Thursday evening September 24 at 5 o'clock a Turtle Soup supper will be served with menu items including turtle soup crackers celery cold sliced ham potato chips bread jelly jam peperhash New York Goshen cheese gingerbread and coffee for 25 cents.

Trinity Church N. Y

El len Campbell liquor case ends with costs

A jury found El len Campbell not guilty but taxed with costs in a liquor license and Sunday sale case. The trial included evidence of a whiskey bottle allegedly bought for the case by a man sent by Chief Gilmore, and a search that found no liquor at Mrs Campbell’s home.

Ellen Campbell H. A. Wilkison Young Waddington Porter

Reception for Rev. Andrew Magill at Lafayette Baldwin’s home

Lafayette Baldwin hosts an informal reception in honor of Rev. Andrew Magill of the Second United Presbyterian Church. Magill will leave in October for Brooklyn after accepting a call. A congregational meeting of the church is tonight, and Beaver Valley presbytery holds a special meeting on September 30.

Lafayette Baldwin Andrew Magill Second United Presbyterian Church Brooklyn Beaver Valley

Demented Man Captured After Roaming Beaver Falls Area

Constable William Freed of Big Beaver township captured a demented man who had roamed woods and farms frightening residents. The man wore ragged overalls fastened with safety pins and is believed to have escaped from a lunatic asylum. He is now confined in Beaver jail.

Beaver Falls William Freed Big Beaver Township Beaver

Democrats Hold Mass Meeting in New Bedford Area

Democrats opened the county campaign with a mass meeting in New Bedford. Speakers included C H Akens for Congress A Martin Graham for state senate and W K Hugus. County turnout from New Castle included Hannon Ramsey Long Barnett McCleary Flynn and Harry Good.

New Bedford Frank Moeschberger T. E. Shields C. H. Akens Congress A. Martin Graham State Senate W. K. Hugus New Castle Joseph Hannon Richard Ramsey J. D. Long A. J. Barnett T. J. McCleary James Flynn Harry Good

Public hangings debated at Hillsville jail proposal

The News suggested a public execution at Hillsville, drawing favorable comments. Judge Porter and District Attorney Young noted it could have a salutary effect but current laws require executions at the county jail, making transport to Hillsville illegal and exposing the sheriff to liability.

Hillsville Porter Young

Oak Street Defeats Central 9 to 0 in League Game

Oak Street school shut out Central by 9 to 0 yesterday afternoon. Battery for Oak Street was Simpson and Patterson, while Riley and Rodenbaugh faced Central. Oak Street seeks football contests with city amateur teams. managers may call Fred Kerr at 1614 J Bell.

Oak Street Central Simpson Patterson Battery Riley Rodenbaugh Fred Kerr Bell Telephone

Star of Bethlehem Now Visible in Eastern Sky

The Star of Bethlehem is visible for about two weeks every 300 years. It appears near the moon in the eastern sky and is seen in pre dawn hours. City residents are rising early to observe the wondrous star.

Bethlehem

Cornfield Went Pop in Dry Harvest Conditions

In Bucyrus Ohio Lewis Stemmer found his pop corn field cracked open during harvest. Extremely dry weather and high heat caused the ears to pop on the stalks, turning the field into an unusual sight for farmers.

Bucyrus, CO Lewis Stemmer

Canadian seal poaching alleged in Alaskan waters

Canadian fishermen faced accusations of seal poaching in Alaskan waters during the previous summer under the open season pact between the United States and Great Britain.

Alaskan United States Great Britain Massachusets Arthur Sawyer Florence Sawye New York

Man Arrested After Entering Wrong House While Drunk

Elijah Berentitz, who had just won a case against three friends for aggravated assault and battery, was arrested by a city official on a charge of malicious mischief and disorderly conduct after allegedly entering the Daskinck home on Preston Avenue while very intoxicated. He reportedly thought the house was his and later agreed to pay costs to settle the matter.

Elijah Berentitz Nat Williams William H. Crabill Mike Daskinck Elijah Daskinck Preston Avenue Mike

Goodwin Seeks Divorce in Nevada Court

Nathaniel C. Goodwin filed a divorce petition in Reno on September 23. His wife Bessie Hall Goodwin also known as Maxine Elliott announced she will sue for divorce. The sealed complaint outlines unspecified charges against the wife.

Reno Nathaniel C. Goodwin Bessie Hall Goodwin Maxine Elliott

Blevins Unveils Millinery Display Next Tuesday

Blevins announces opening display of fine millinery to be held Tuesday on September 29. This event highlights a curated range of hats and accessories for the upcoming season.

Deaths of the Day Alexander D Grant Oil City resident

Alexander D. Grant aged 57 longtime Oil City resident died Sunday in Oil City. Funeral held Tuesday from St. Joseph's church. He was the stepfather of John Tobin of this city.

Alexander D. Grant Oil City St. Joseph's Church John Tobin

Y M C A Conference Planned at Wilmerding Pa

Arrangements have been completed for a conference of Y M C A associations in Western Pennsylvania to be held at Wilmerding next Saturday. Newcastle will be represented at the meeting.

Pennsylvania Wilmerding Newcastle

Catherine Black sues for possession in six room Sutton Street house

An action in ejectment was filed by Catherine Black against F. C. Gaston to recover possession of a six room house on Sutton Street. The complaint claims five months of rent due at fifteen dollars per month.

Catherine Black F. C. Gaston Sutton Street

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Slub Associates Reahrer Home Queen Esther Kindergarten Berkshire Metzler Orchestra Club Laura Shaw North Mill Street Pittsburg Musical Club Young People’s Convention Batt Dancing Academy Mather Bros. CO. Wholesale and Retail Jewelers Washington Street M’givern Stillman’s ECRU Embi Heatherbloom Mantown Battenburg East Washington ST Star OF Bethlehem Bott Danging Academy Margaret Roger Carroll Knapp Phillips Samuel Mannes Francis McCabe N. C. Goodwin A. D. Grant Wilmerding, PA At . Metzler Veach’s G. W. Veach & CO Oil City, Pa
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