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Newspaper

Berwick Advertiser

Location

Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1896

Page

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New Presbyterian Church Dedicates 18500 Building

The Presbyterian congregation at Vine and Second streets dedicated their new church, costing 18500 with 9500 pledged. The service featured Rev J A Herold, Rev W C Roberts, and Rev G H Stephens, with a large crowd, stained glass, and a 700-seat auditorium in a Gothic red brick building designed by Benjamin D. Price.

Vine Second Streets G. H. Stephens Ray. Dickinson Matt Roberts Parke J. A. Herold First Presbyterian Churc Williamsport Herold Day Plymouth W. F. Lowry Herald Pittston Peter E. K. Richardson L. T. Tomkinson M. EB. Church Wm. C. Roberts D. D LL. D New York City General Assembly Stephens Richardson Board of Trustees Building Committee Tie O. FF Benjamin D. Price Atlantic Highlands N. J Second Street

Newsy Gleanings From Berwick And Nearby

Philadelphia visitor McMurtrie calls Berwick home, Miss Nellie Richardson returns to Portland New York for school, and Dr Leon's troupe to perform at the Opera House. Jeweler K R Irwin opens on Front street with a large opening crowd, bouquets for ladies. Marriages include Dr W T Vance and Annie Kisner, and Una Butler and George Hutchings. Public notices cover a local caucus with a broad ticket and district officials forthcoming.

McMurtrie Philadelphia Berwick Nellie Richardson Portland New York J. W. Vought Scranton M. J. Crispin Princeton College B. F. Crispin H. F. Hicks Hummelstown Pa C.M. Aurand Leon Hata Rey Ross Taylor Wm Taylor Dr Taylor Illustrated Africa Africa K. R. Irwin Front Street Ladie’s Aid Society Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Aurand Dick Dyson Commedian W.T. Vance Orangeville Annie Kisner Dr. N. Myers Plymout Lida Kisner Ida Fowler C. N. Kisner Mary C. Kisner J. WH. Eck Briar Creek Emma Bernard Vance T. L. Tomkinson Una Butler Brewster George Hutchings Bloomsbury Anna Hutchings Noble Butler Mendelsohn Lillian Myers Rey Brewster Citizens Opera House Commen A B McCrea G'T Reagan Daniel Reedy W B Williams James E Smith D W Stevens J S Hicks A N Sheerer

Frank H Eaton Elected President of Jackson & Woodin Co

The Jackson and Woodin Manufacturing Company announced the resignation of President and Director Mr Zehnder was accepted at yesterday's board meeting. Frank H Eaton was elected President and H F Glenn was named a director while the vice presidency remains vacant. Other officers stay as before.

Zehnder Jackson & Woodin Manufacturing Company Frank H Eaton H F Glenn

The Popular Loan Oversubscribed in New York Bid Totals

The popular loan attracted heavy demand with bids nearing 700 million dollars. Pierpont Morgan bid 108 for the entire issue and Stewart 108 for half, reflecting strong investor interest in the issue announced today in New York on February 5.

New York Pierpont Morgan Stewart

King's Daughters Hold Pleasant Reception for Helpers

The King's Daughters hosted a cheerful reception at Mrs. Annie Oswald's Front Street home for drama helpers and their gentlemen friends. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and amusements, with all praise for the evening. The group clarified that refreshments were funded by the young ladies from charitable drama proceeds, not their own funds.

King’s Daughters Annie Oswald Front Street

Literary Society Delivers Creditable Saturday Programme

The Literary Society presented a strong Saturday programme before a larger audience. After a prayer by Rev. Tomkinson, Miss Erath Jones opened with a piano solo, followed by Daisy Hartman’s touchingly praised selection. Sterling Fowler read on Slavery and the Civil War, Annie Glenn spoke, Lettie Deiterich and Adah Kepner performed a piano duet, Martha Ferris recited well, John Houck’s Grip and Grapple drew applause, and May Breece closed with a recitation. Next Saturday will feature a debate on the Armenian Question with doors at 7:30 and meeting to order at 7:45.

Tomkinson Erath Jones Daisy Hartman Sterling Fowler Annie Glenn Lettie Deiterich Adah Kepner Martha Ferris Jotn Houck May Breece

Anna Dunkel to teach class at YMCA Wednesday

Anna L Dunkel will meet her class in Physical Culture, Elocution and Dramatic Action Wednesday Feb 12 at 2 o clock in the YMCA building. School girls meet at 4 pm. The regular meeting of the Kings Daughters at YMCA Tuesday Feb 11 at 7 pm. Members are asked to note the hour change and be prompt.

Anna L. Dunkel King’s Daughters

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Ture Ladies’ Aid Society Vine Street Ruth Naomi Third Street John Temple Jerusalem Wilson EK. K. Richardson Mae Williams Alice McAnall Will Johnson Ada Ferris D. Connor Grace McAnall O. F. Ferris Corkins John McAnall Will S. Johnson Harry Laycock M.C. Carey J. Harvey Hess George Crisman Bruce Percil Frank Bloss Clyde Croft Willard Smith Warren Johnson Birt Sholes James Smith O F Ferris G B W Hosler William Hager William J. Lowry C C Evans Frank Shive W W_ Kirt OT Ferris G BW Hosler Are Alfred Hand Judge Hand Wilkes-Barre George Hl.stephens All Flanders Stevens Hether the New Presbyterian Church Frank H. Eaton King's Daughters
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