Sunday School Convention at Epworth Church in June
The 102nd Lawrence County Sabbath School Association convention will be held at Epworth Methodist church on Thursday June 13. It features a flag service led by Rev A M Stevenson with Scouts, devotional leadership by Rev D L Ferguson, leadership training, reports by staff members, and an afternoon program with speeches by J Raymond Schmidt and Dr A Gordon MacLennan. Evening events include installation of officers, music, awards, and a fellowship dinner to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Sabbath School Association
Epworth Methodist Church
A. M. Stevenson
D. L. Ferguson
Highland U. P. Church
John
Gibsonia
W. V. McLean
First Methodist Church
J. Raymond Schmidt
Washington D. C
National Civic League
A. Myfanwy Roberts
The
State Association
A. Gordon MacLennan
Shady Side
Miss Roberts
Young Peoples
Rey. Stevenson
Magill
Home Department
Bingham
Rev. Patton
Convention Fellowship
Alice Grimes
Epworth Church
J. Uf. McIlvaine
First Presbyterian Church of
New Castle
Schmidt
MacLennan
Shields
Ladies of Convention Church
T. M. Shaffer
West
Rural Electric Lines Progress in Pennsylvania in 1899
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Engineering reports 1681 miles of rural electric lines built in 1899, costing 3,227,442 dollars. Pennsylvania Power Company added 162 miles serving Allegheny to Mercer counties with 841 contracts, including 514 farmers. Overall 5495 extensions, 12946 rural customers, 4475 farmers, and 3057 potential new customers. Average cost per mile 1915 dollars, per customer 249 dollars, and monthly electricity guarantee 2.65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Engineering
Public Utilities
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Power Company
Allegheny
Beaver
Butler
Lawrence
Mercer County
State Bureau
Liberty Bell To Ring At GOP Convention In Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 10 The Liberty Bell will chime at the opening of the Republican national convention in Independence Hall Square on June 24 marking its first international radio hookup. More than 1,000 delegates and national committeemen will attend as Republican Chairman Hamilton and former Senator Pepper rededicate the party to American government principles. Buy in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Philadelphia
Four Corners of the Earth
Independence Hall
John Marshall
S. Davis Wilson
John D. M. Hamilton
U. S
George Wharton Pepper
New Castle
Night Hawks Inquiries From Roof-Nesting Birds
Inquiries reach Owen Fox about night hawks found nesting on downtown building roofs. Observers note the birds shuffle on their breasts and appear injured, as young hawks are brought to Fox by well-meaning residents. Birds feed on airborne insects, not human help, and assistance is unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Fox
Mr. Fox
Pastoanth Powder Promises Secure Denture Fit
An advertisement touts Pastoanth as an alkaling non acid powder that helps false teeth stay in place more firmly and comfortably without gummy taste. It claims to freshen breath and reduce plate odor, with quick availability at drug stores.
Seek To Elevate Health Standards In Public Schools
State health department launches a six week conference at Mont Alto to raise school health standards, with county medical directors nurses and clinicians preparing the program. Lectures field trips and exams will map new measures to improve rural and overall school conditions across the commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Apfelbaum
Harrisburg
State Health Department
Mont Alto
Commonwealth
John W. German, Jr
New Castle
Local Social Notes From Princeton and Nearby Areas
Princeton Station Mrs. Robert Myers and visitors called on Mrs. Richard Harrison in New Castle on Thursday. Families including the Youngs visited in Butler on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McCurdy visited Grant McCurdy in Harlansburg on Sunday. Martha Robinson of Grant City toured her aunt Mrs. Margaret Wimner for a few days. Mrs. Ross Kyle with Hilda and Virginia of Barkeyville were guests of Mrs. Lida Wright Thursday evening. The Slippery Rock WCTU meets at Mrs. Mary Hunt near McQuaid on Thursday afternoon. Clyde Book and family were guests of niece’s family near Slippery Rock on Sunday. My. and Mrs. James White of Gibsondale were Sunday dinner guests of their daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Myers Young. Ralph Flack returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlansburg
Myers Young
Lusenla Henry
Camp Phillips
Rey
Clifford Duncan
New Castle
George ©. Young
William Patterson
Ellwood City
J. M. Blackwood
Cleveland Heights
Ohio
Robert Myers
Richard Harrison
James Young
N. M. Young
Butler
Clyde McCurdy
Grant McCurdy
Martha Robinson
Grant City
Margaret Wimner
Ross Kyle
Hilda
Virginia
Barkeyville
Lida Wright
Slippery Rock
Mary Hunt
Near McQaslin
Clyde Book
Homer Boyd
James White
Gibsondale
Mrs. Myers Young
Ralph Flack
Prepare To Feed Birds Next Winter
Harrisburg June 16 More than 15000 pounds of special game food plot mixture have been purchased by sportsmen statewide for feeding wildlife next winter. The Pennsylvania Game Commission says demand is higher than expected and seeks additional seed companies to meet the need. Seeds may be bought at a nominal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Game Commission
James N. Norton
Division of Land Management
Commission
New Castle
Junior
Mrs. R. E. Long's Sister Dies in Florida
Funeral services were held in Milani Florida for Mrs. F. E. Ramsey sister of Mrs. Robert E. Long of 709 Sampson Street She was born in Greenville in 1864 and active in the Church of Christ in Miami She leaves her sister and a nephew Gilbert E. Long of New Castle plus many friends in the area. A note on plant care suggests nicotine sulfate spray to deter cats and dogs from evergreens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milani
Fla
F. E. Ramsey
Robert E. Long
Sampson Street
Ramsey
Church of Christ In
Miami
Greenville
Long
Gilbert E. Long
New Castle
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Freda Hanna
East Long Avenue
George Abrams
Alice
Los Angeles
California
George
Seattle
Washington
Young People’s Home
Edna Lewis
Donald Porteous
Virgil Maybray
Abrams
Nazarene College
Wolleston
Mass
Canada
Maine
A. M. Roberts
Atyle Vata
Striangli
Julian Goldman Peoples S'Fore
E. Washington St
Lawrence Auto Sales CO
South Mercer St
Bell & Howell
Eastman Movie Cameras & Equipment
Kodaks
Hyde’s Cut Rate Drug Store
Liberty St
Carter
Ela
Yao Git Se
Ailustegiad
MT Neneh
Trey T
Bell Telephone Company of
Pennsylvanie
Bell Telephone
Peter Fick
Camel
Tain
HJ. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Pete Fick
Princeton Station
R. E. Long
Patricia
Patty
B.O
Darling
Lifebuok
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