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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1912

Page

10

Kermiess Dancers and Patronesses to Perform Next Week

The Society chorus known as the Kermiess Dancers and Patrone sses will present a large program next week featuring more than 40 young participants. A major rehearsal is set for this evening at 8 o'clock with signatories including Josephine Fessler Jessie Wilson Jessie Mockel Isabel Hileman Frances Seavy Anna Seavy Elizabeth Douds and many others. Patronesses and dancers are listed with numerous names across two sections and a season's dance group also named.

Society Kermess Josephine Fessler Jessie Wilson Jessie Mockel Isabel Hileman Frances Seavy Anna Seavy Elizabeth Douds Grace Wood Lista Williams Louis McKinney Hester Bryson Florence Whittaker Nell Elliot Joe Biles Regina Hirt Florence Rearke Beatrice Chambers Florence McNab Elsa Ashmore Ruby McNab Gladys Kelly la Mott Levoy Harry MceCreary J. M. Foster John Kennedy Albert Holland Dal J. Graham Joe Chambers William Baker Myron Rice Fred Allen Jim Wallace J. Campbell Tom Offutt Charles Colnor Fulton Jackson Harry Brindle

Carrier pigeon lands at Garfield Avenue home

A tame carrier pigeon, possibly lost, stopped at F. E. Sowersby’s Garfield Avenue residence yesterday. It bore a paper tag showing a keystone image, the letter J, and the number U. S. 16,686, tied to one leg.

New Castle F. E. Sowersby Garfield Avenue U. S

Westminster Alumni Day Highlights College Events

Westminster College New Wilmington hosts alumni day with trustee meeting to elect new board members, select instructors, and plan endowment growth. Commencement Thursday features open-air exercises, 28 graduates, speeches by Rev. Nacy Magee Watters and James Russell, with diplomas awarded.

New Wilmington Westminster College Westminster Nacy Magee Watters New York James Russell Martha Payne School of Music Pittsburg Collegians Elijah R. H. Kistler J. K. Stewart Waynesburg Messrs. Cummings Thompson Kistler Alter Daum Clark Woods Snodgrass

Reverend P J Mclean Receives Divinity Degree

The Journal of Aiken reports Furman University conferred the Doctor of Divinity on Rev. P. J. McLean, pastor of the First Baptist Church in our city, during Tuesday night’s commencement. The event honored two recipients, including Dr. Masters of Atlanta, with Lieut. Gov. Charles A. Smith presenting the degrees.

P. J. McLean Furman University First Baptist Church Journal of Aiken McLean South E. M. Poteat Philadelphia Chas. A. Smith Masters Atlanta

Congressman's Death on Potomac Bridge Shocks Washington

Representative Robert C. Wicliffe of Louisiana was found dead on a Potomac river bridge near Washington after a southern railway train passed. Police could not determine if he was struck or fell from a car, and his identity was confirmed only after officers searched his pockets.

Washington Robert C. Wicliffe Louisiana Potomac River Southern Railway Wicliffe

Olympic team torn by bread and butter duties

New York reports a clash between sports and work as Platt, Ben Adams, and J Lott refuse to leave jobs to travel to Sweden for the Olympics. The trio, top jumpers and javelin thrower, would miss the trip due to regular employment commitments.

New York United States Platt Ben Adams J. Lott America Sweden

Miss May Martin and Frances Miller Visit Beaver Falls

Miss May Martin of Court Street spent the day at Beaver Falls with Miss Frances Miller of the Sunday section.

May Martin Court Street Beaver Falls Frances Miller

Heating System to be Rebuilt at Highlands School

Highland school plans a full rebuilding of the heating plant after years of unsatisfactory service. The board will seek quotes from D R Kimball Company to assess needed changes and costs. A track meet venue, staff hires, and a few budget items were also discussed with a late adjournment and a special meeting set for next Tuesday.

Highland School D. R. Kimball Company Greenwood Williams J. L. Moser Helen Moseley George Dewberry Phillips East Street

Turk Dynamited Insects In Tuscarora Home Destruction

John Turk of Tuscarora used dynamite to kill bed infesting insects and blew up the bed and house. He woke in a mud puddle on the road. Harry Kelly seeks legal advice on damages or against the advisor who suggested dynamite.

Pottsville John Turk Tuscarora Turk Harry Kelly

Still Probing Titanic Disaster Over in London

London inquiry testimony cites lack of binoculars in Titanic crow nest and claim that lookouts were unnecessary. Captain Bartlett argues searchlights useless and too many lifeboats would hinder rescue. Captain Bertram says he did not slow for wireless ice warnings unless visibility failed. France offers loan on word of honor for humble applicants.

London Titanic White Star Board of Trade Bartlett Bertram White Star Line

Poslam Promises Rapid Relief for Skin Ailments

광고 describes Poslam as a cure for eczema acne and other skin diseases promising rapid relief and overnight results. It touts Poslam Soap for cleansing and skin health, notes safety and purity, and cites McKee Drug Co Geo W Clutton and other druggists selling Poslam with a request for free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.

McKee Drug Co Geo. W. Clutton West 25Th Street New York City

Troop F to Camp Mt Gretna for Army Maneuvers

Troop F of Gretna will join four state troops at Mt Gretna near Harrisburg on July 6 for army maneuvers with regular troops and Cavalry units from Maryland Delaware and New Jersey. The camp is to become permanent and enlistments of nine members from Troop F are due at the Armory in Hast Washington Street on Friday evening. The troop needs 60 horses for eight days with $16 paid per horse and invites eligible young men to apply in writing to Capt Cunningham or Lieut Graham, at the Armory, by 8 o'clock Friday.

Mt. Gretna Harrisburg Tate Maryland Delaware New Jersey Hast Washington Street Cunnigham Graham United States

New Cement Arch Bridge Opened at Eastbrook

The cement arch bridge at Eastbrook opened to public travel yesterday with contractors Kim brough and Elder presenting. The first crossing was by W. B. Culbertson of East Washington Street in his automobile as barriers came down. The bridge is described as handsome and substantial, improving the old structure and nearby road access.

Eastbrook Kimbrough and Elder W. 8. Culbertson East Washington Street Culbertson

June Reduction Store Offers Linene Wash Skirts

A June sale offers white linen wash skirts priced at 89 cents each, in all sizes up to 30, made to button down the front with pearl buttons. The advertised value is $1.25.

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Lecture series to grace winter program at Presbyterian church

Residents learn a winter lecture course is assured through the Cleveland lyceum bureau representative J C Syling. Acts include Ernest Gamble concert party Suwanee River Male Quartet Col George Bain Arthur E Gringle Emma De Randle and more as part of a noted entertainment lineup.

Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church J. C. Syling Cleveland Lyceum Bureau Ernest Gamble Suwanee River Col George Bain Kentucky Arthur E. Gringle Lyceum World

Hospital Notes From Shenango Valley Hospital

Mrs Martha McClymonds of Pointersville returned to her home Tuesday after surgery at Shenango Valley hospital. William Carnes of Mahoningtown recovered from surgery and went home Tuesday. Mrs George Harrah and baby left the hospital today for the Graceland family home.

Martha McClymonds Pointersville Shenango Valley Hospital William Carnes Mahoningtown George Harrah Baby Graceland

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