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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1908

Page

3

Local Social Notes From City Guests and Visits

Mrs W B Caldwell visits friends in New Wilmington and Mrs Charles Freed visits in the city from Sharon. Numerous guests attend from Pittsburgh Canton Beaver Falls and Cleveland with travel to Youngstown and Holidayburg. Visitors include Albert O Toughlin seriously ill and Mrs Mary A Houston ill with pneumonia.

W. B. Caldwell New Wilmington Charles Freed Sharon City Friay

The New Neckwear at Reese Brothers

B and H JC Reese offers new neckwear items including wide ruchings in black white and light blue 25 to 65 cents a yard neck girdles in tinsel velvet ribbon and silk cords 25 35 and 50 cents new Gibson collars 25 cents to 2.50 and updated Gibson shapes for fall mousquetaire lace sleeves 1.00 and 1.50 a pair navy blue elastic belts with oxidized buckle 25 cents and fancy belts 25 cents to 1.00.

Gibson

Helena auxiliary First Presbyterian holds annual basket picnic

The Helena auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church met at the Neshannock boulevard home of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Nothdurst for its annual basket picnic attended by 25 members. Dr. and Mrs. Scott Hershey were honored guests with talks on the book Outlook and other topics.

John G. Nothdurst Neshannock Boulevard Helena First Presbyterian Church Scott F. Hershey Harry A. Moore A. Willson Nothdurst Hers

Daughters of Lydia Host Gathering at Mrs McCracken’s

At Mrs S L Mc Cracken’s near Scotland on the Youngstown line Daughters of Lydia of the First Presbyterian church spent Friday. They rode the line, had a sumptu ous dinner, yellow and white decor, 20 covers, and informal hours. Guests Wilcox of Birmingham and Henrietta Woods of Washington joined from Sheridan avenue. Next meeting set for last Saturday in October at 4 pm in the church with husbands as special guests. committee appointed.

S. L. McCracken Scotland Youngstown Lydia First Presbyterian Church Wilcox Birmingham Henrietta Woods Washington Frank Woods Sheridan Avenue

Pink Tea Club Guests Entertained in Crawford Avenue Home

Mrs. R. W. MecAnns and her daughter Gail hosted the Pink Tea club of Youngstown at their Crawford avenue residence all day Friday. Attending were Mrs. W. J. Ewing and Misses Ethel Hazel and Charlotte Ewing, with Mrs. T. J. (name incomplete in text).

R. W. MecAnns Gail Crawford Avenue Pink Tea Club Youngstown W. J. Ewing Ethel Hazel Charlotte Ewing T. J

Queen Esther Kindergarten Opens at First Methodist Church

The Queen Esther Kindergarten opens Monday September 28 at First Methodist Church with Miss Gertrude Dowler as principal and Misses Margaret Kirk and Cora Ritchie as assistants. Classes run 9 to 12 daily except Saturday, with a monthly fee of 3 dollars and reduced rates for two in a family. Admissions are limited to children aged 4 to 7, call Hazel Wilson at Bell 1546-W.

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

Local ladies plan Sunday visit with husbands

Jones, Miss Laura Buehrle, Mrs. C. C. Ewing, Mrs. Albert Buehrle and Mary Isabelle, Mrs. J. C. Ew ng, along with Mrs. T. J. Jones and Mrs. Albert Queuhrle, will stay at the McAnlis home over Sunday and be joined by their husbands for the day.

American Women’s Guild entertains with Whittier program

Mrs J A Cox of Bay street hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for the American Women’s Guild. The program featured biographical sketch of Whittier reading, Barefoot Boy, Pipes of Lucknow, and a review of Snow Bound. The next meeting is set for two weeks with Mrs J W Bay of Croton avenue.

American Women’s Guild J. A. Cox Bay Street Whittier A. Black J. R. Agnew Lucknow Mina Organ O. McMillin J. W. Bay Croton Avenue

Miss Gertrude Cogan To Lead Two Weeks Of S T S Work

Miss Gertrude Cogan arrives October 6 to direct two weeks of S T S work in the city. Meetings begin Tuesday evening at Fourth Presbyterian Church on South Jefferson Street and continue each evening at specified churches including First Methodist Reformed Presbyterian South New Castle and Croton Avenue Methodist.

Gertrude Cogan Fourth Presbyterian Church South Jefferson Street First Methodist Church Reformed Presbyterian Church South New Castle Croton Avenue Methodist Church

Birthday Surprise Honored Mrs Hettenbaugh At Madison Ave Home

A group of 40 or more relatives and neighbors surprised Mrs George Het tenbaugh on her birthday at her Madison avenue home Friday evening. She received many linen gifts and other presents. The guests enjoyed a quiet evening with several musical numbers before leaving.

George Hettenbaugh Madison Avenue

Girls Club Meeting Held At Wallace Avenue Home

Miss Helen Hunter of Emlenton Mrs Lee Ochs of New York and Mrs Martin Christy of Hollidaysburg were honor guests at the Girls Club gathering Friday afternoon hosted by Miss Leta Breckenridge on Wallace avenue. Earlier hours featured needlework and a tempting collation followed. The date for the next meeting will be announced.

Helen Hunter Emlenton Lee Ochs New York Martin Christy Hollidaysburg Girls’ Club Leta Breckenridge Wallace Avenue

First Winter High School Dance Held in Gilmore Hall

The initial winter dance in Gilmore hall Friday night drew about 26 couples and many alumni attended. Almon Shaffer and Edward Connery led the party committee and planned the next event for two weeks hence.

Gilmore Hall Almon Shaffer Edward Connery

Dinner honors Rev and Mrs Magill before Brooklyn move

Mr and Mrs Phillip Wagner of North Mercer street hosted a dinner for twelve at their home on Friday honoring Rev and Mrs Andrew Magill of the Second United Presbyterian church who soon depart for their future home in Brooklyn New York. Covers were laid for twelve and a yellow and white scheme accented the occasion.

Phillip Wagner North Mercer Street Andrew Magill Second United Presbyterian Church Brooklyn N. Y

Ladies Host Euchre Evening For Cleveland Guest

In honor of house guest Miss Harriet Wilson of Cleveland Mrs Ethel Robinson and Miss Beryl Robinson of Grant street entertained with a six hand euchre game Friday. Prizes went to Miss Minnie Miller and L A Runyon. Lunch followed. Miss Wilson's visit ends Sunday.

Harriet Wilson Cleveland Ethel and Beryl Robinson Grant Street Minnie Miller L. A. Runyon Wilson

Miss Eva Fisher Hosts S A K Girls In Afternoon

Miss Eva Fisher of North Jefferson street entertained the S A K girls Friday afternoon with formal hours. The hostess was assisted by Miss Margaret Moore and refreshments were served. Miss Olive Miller of Pine street will entertain the club next Tuesday.

Eva Fisher North Jefferson Street Margaret Moore Olive Miller Pine Street

Local women attend field meet at Miss McCracken’s

Misses Frances Seavy Margaret Marshall Florence Whittaker and Margaret Wallace of this city drove to New Wilmington Saturday and had dinner at Hotel McCreary. This afternoon they were guests of Miss Helen McCracken at the field meet.

Frances Seavy Margaret Marshall Florence Whittaker Margaret Wallace New Wilmington

DeLeone Wedding Reception Held at Ravenna Home

Several guests from the city attended the wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Francesco DeLeone at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James DeLeone of Ravenna. The couple were married in Cleveland.

Francesco DeLeone James DeLeone Ravenna Cleveland

Mrs James M Blackwood Nominated Delegate to County L T L Meeting

Mrs James M Blackwood has been elected a delegate from the County L T L to attend the meeting to be held in Sharon on Monday evening October 5.

James M. Blackwood Sharon

Rev Kidd Preaches Preparatory Service at Highland Church

Beaver Falls pastor Rev Kidd preached the preparatory service at Highland United Presbyterian Church, delivering a sermon expected to set the tone for upcoming rites. Local congregants reported a hopeful and reflective gathering.

Kidd Beaver Falls Highland United Presbyterian Church

Bible Class Banquet Details at Highland United

The Men's Bible class of Highland United Presbyterian Church will host a banquet next Tuesday evening at the church.

Highland United Presbyterian Church

M'Combs Fall and Winter Opening

The notice outlines the fall and winter opening events for M Combs on Tuesday the 209th and Wednesday the 30th. Local residents are advised to attend for early season showcases and sales.

Basket club meeting hosts and plans for fall events

Mr and Mrs 4 M Roberts of Cleveland were honored guests at a Basket club meeting with Mr and Mrs C J Kirk of Highland Ave Friday evening. The committee included Mrs W M Brown Mrs John Butz Miss Carrie Crawford and the hostess. Two weeks hence Mr and Mrs Charles Greer of North Jefferson St will entertain. The E T C club girls fall initial meeting was at Miss Jean Snyder's home on Highland Ave with social afternoon and dinner at 6. next meeting place undecided.

4. M. Roberts Cleveland Basket Club Cc. J. Kirk Highland Avenue W. M. Brown John Butz Carrie Crawford Charles Greer North Jefferson Street E. T. C. Club Jean Snyder

Miss Jean Young and Edwina Norris Leave for Studies

Miss Jean Young of West Grant street will depart Wednesday to resume studies at The Armitage in Wayne Pennsylvania. She will be accompanied by Miss Edwina Norris of Grant street who will enter National Park Seminary at Forest Glen Maryland.

Jean Young West Grant Street the Armitage Wayne, Pa Edwina Norris Grant Street National Park Seminary Forest Glen

Deaths of the Bay Mrs. Gilmore Buried

Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Gilmore were held Friday at Immaculate Conception church with many family and friends present. Pallbearers included Thomas Laughlin and John Laughlin. Interment followed at Calvary cemetery.

Rose Gilmore John Laughlin Youngstown Immaculate Conception Church Thomas Laughlin James O'Neil Will O'Neil Walter O'Neil Wallace O'Neil William Monroe Neshannock Township Crill Coaltown Free Methodist Church J. L. Stratton Croton Avenue M. E Oak Park Cemetery George John William Frank Fobes Samuel Say James Connor

Y M C A Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday at 3 30

The Y M C A auxiliary will hold its meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 o clock with members requested to attend.

Monster potatoes grown by J Wright

John Wright of Taylor township brought two oversized Early Manistee potatoes to the News office. One weighed a pound and a half, the other a pound and three quarters. He predicts abundant blight proof yields this fall while other varieties are ruined. He urges farmers to rely on blight resistant potatoes.

John Wright Taylor Township

Blevins Presents Opening Millinery Display

Blevins announces opening millinery display Tuesday next week September 29 featuring new hats and spring styles from 2617 shop.

Blevins

Kennelly Co Millinery Opening This Week

S. B. Kennelly Co. announces a millinery opening on Tuesday and Wednesday September 29 and 30 at 68 West Washington Street and 3014.

West Washington Street

Box of rubbers found near Bruin residents investigated

A box of rubbers addressed to Sproul and Shiever of Bruin Pa was found near George Gommel at 27 Ralph Avenue last night. Gommel alerted police who took the box to Central Station as detectives from multiple railroad companies investigate a possible theft from a freight car nearby.

Sproul & Shiever Bruin George Gommel Ralph Avenue Gommel Central Station

Harvest Home Service At St John’s Lutheran

The congregation of St John’s Evangelical Lutheran church will hold a harvest home service Sunday morning. Pastor Dr J H Miller will preach a harvest sermon. Children in the Sunday school will bring fruit and grain for church decorations.

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church J. H. Miller

Art Needle Work by Mrs Falls at Phillips Place

Mrs Frances C Falls returns from Philadelphia and New York with new patterns for art needle work and shirt waists. She will be at home for ten days at 68 Phillips Place to stamp and give instructions.

Frances C. Falls Philadelphia New York

Millinery Opening at Powell's 64 East Long Avenue

Announcement for a millinery opening on Tuesday and Wednesday September 29 and 30 at Powell's No 64 East Long avenue next to Union National Bank. Also promotes Frew's home furnishings with a prompt reminder to visit after next Monday morning.

Powell's East Long Avenue Union National Bank Frew’s

Embroidered Swiss Handkerchiefs and Lawn Aprons On Sale

Tomorrow on an aisle table an assorted display of embroidered swiss handkerchiefs some slightly mussed fairly worth 20c for 10c. Women’s fancy sewing aprons of white lawn 50c. Children’s school aprons of white lawn all sizes 25c and 50c.

Unclaimed Package Sale Yields Mysterious Yellow Tablets

Mrs Potter prompts her husband to open a small box from a rail yard sale of unclaimed parcels. The label instructs two pale yellow tablets every hour to relieve pain, prompting alarm and plans to inform the buyer, Fred, after airing grievances.

Mrs. Potter William Mr. Potter Fred

Allen Property Sold By Trustee In Bankruptcy

The R. G. Allen property on Ray Street was sold by Trustee in Bankruptcy Homer Drake for about 5300 dollars. The residence sold to E. T. Kurtz representing the Dollar Savings Association for 4250 dollars. Adjoining lots were sold to L. M. Uber. Think again then Frew's 10-day sale.

R. G. Allen Ray Street Homer Drake E. T. Kurtz Dollar Savings Association L. M. Uber

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George McFarland Court Pittbury Albert O'Toughlin Rev. Kidd P. L. Craig Lincoln Avenue Mary A. Houston A. M. Roberts C. J. Kirk Grant Avenue John Fee William Welsh Thomas McGrath Pollock Avenue Dal Shaffer Chicago Martin B. Christy Edith Finney R. J. Martin Colton Cal John S. Martin Park Avenue James R. Martin North Mill Street John Edwards Jane Estella Rochester Stella Jessie Foulk Elmer White B. & H. JC Reese Metzler The Kodak G. W. Veach & CO New Castle Oil City, Pa Queen Esther Kindergarten Miss Cogan S. A. K. Girls M'Comb Mary Elizabeth Reed E. L. Hainer Ella Henry Mary Patterson Bernice Mildred Hanna Marjorie Duff Margaret Hice Helen Foster Virginia Sara Weinschenk Katherine Kennedy Marian Wallace Jean Leohner Margaret Lee Lauretta Lee Ruth Zerner Margaret Weinschenk Mabel Cooper Edna Wilson Mary Reed Mrs. Gilmore Mrs. Monroe Gamavino Giro Fazzone Mercer Street St. Vitus’ Church St. Vitus’ Cemetery J. Wright S. B. Kennelly Co Mather Bros. CO. Wholesale and Retail Jewelers Washington Street Harvest Home Service Brown Hamilton Frew Emmanuel Baptist Church South Jefferson and Reynolds Streets Royal Welsh Ladies’ Choir Ocean Grove Emery Wall Paper CO Bell Phone Union Lawrence County New Gastie Hardware Co Horten & Whitten Co Central Presbyterian Church E. A. Smith Meadville John Fleccho Mont Hammond George Venis James Gellocchi Antonio Fillo Violet J. E. Duff Mgr N. Mill St Man Ranney Fillo Jefferson Street
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