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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
10
The article highlights a June sale of lighter fabrics for summer, boasting an expanded Wash Fabrics line including Ginghams Percales Zephyrs Lawns Dimities Poplins and other options as good values for shoppers seeking lighter materials.
A list of ginghams and shirting prints offered in June sale pricing. Gingham colors include blue ice green and brown in assorted checks, advertised as strong and serviceable at 7c a yard, with June Sale Price 5¢ a yard. Dots and stripes described as perfect goods.
A new lot of 27 inch dress ginghams in checks and stripes in blue pink and brown offered at a regular 10c quality with June sale price 6 3-4c.
Multiple fabrics including cotton pongee 27 inches wide at 15¢ a yard, 18¢ cotton poplin 27 inches wide, 15¢ mercerized foulards 27 inches wide, and American Beauty Batiste 30 inches wide at 124¢ a yard. Flaxon wash fabrics 19¢ a yard. June Sale highlights varied weaves and patterns across lawn batistes organdies and linens.
Westminster college at New Wilmington celebrates commencement with 33 degrees as New Castle alumni shine in governance and in an alumni victory over the varsity. Dr. R. M. Russell ends four years as college head and two faculty members resign.
Mt Pleasant college discussed improvements for the year. The warden was elected to succeed themselves for a four year term, with actions taken on planning and potential projects.
James Cooper Lawrence joins Ohio State University as instructor in history and English. He will work under Prof. E. L. Beck and Dr. J. O. Campbell. Highly recommended, he is expected to become one of the school’s top instructors.
The board granted honorary degrees during today’s exercises. Ph. D. will be conferred on Rev. J. C. Scott Colia New York Rev. William M. Anderson North Whurch Philadelphia Rev. M. W. Keith Mahoningwn Presbyterian Church New Castle Pa Rev. William J. Dey Scio Ontario L L D will go to Dr. J. R. Alexander president of Assiut College Assiut Egypt and Dr. Andrew Watson United Presbyterian mission in Egypt.
The board acted on securing graduate student managers for Westminster College athletic teams and expects within a year that these graduate managers will oversee all programs.
The board approves a plan to appoint student managers for athletic teams via the faculty athletic committee. Pending a graduate sports manager with faculty affiliation, the committee may appoint necessary student managers to support all teams.
Large crowds fill houses and rooms in the village as visitors stay for the exercises. Alumni interest at the school appears to be rising, with many New Castle alumni in town for today's ceremonies.
Reunions of both the college literary societies were held yesterday morning at the college halls. A large number of New Castle alumni were present at both receptions. Programs and refreshments were carried out at both.
Pupil performers offered a difficult program in a morning recital. The chorus class presented its annual ensemble concert this morning at the Second United Presbyterian Church.
The alumni banquet took place at Hillside, convening about 150 guests served in the dining room on a Wednesday afternoon. The article notes the event proceeded with decor and formal dining.
A blue and white college banquet featured a full menu and post event speeches. Rev. Hugh Given presided as toastmaster with Rev. D W Lusk of Newark NJ discussing college memories. Other speakers were W T Pierce on alumni bonds Dr Elizabeth McLaughry on Westminster women and Ralph Houston on college friendships.
Following a meeting the alumni varsity baseball game featured former stars guiding the youngsters. Cameron pitched effectively holding modern players to one hit while Ronald blasted a hit. Pete Porter of New Castle O P led the alumni with two hits and stellar fielding. The lineup included Attorney Chambers and physician Edmunston among others, hailed as the best alumni team.
Alumni from Hillside gathered in the college chapel for an enthusiastic meeting. Rev. J. C. Kistler of Houston was elected president and Mrs. Kenuit of Pittsburg named poorsay to lead the organization.
Five thousand people are expected for today’s commencement. The open air address will be followed by a crowded campus ceremony with seating prepared. Salutatory by Ruth Reed, commencement address by Bishop McDowell, and valedictory by Raymond Bryan. The graduating class includes arts, science, and philosophy degrees for numerous students from New Wilmington and nearby towns, with names and hometowns listed.
The association budget introduces an alumni due of 1 or more annually to fund college needs. The auditorium committee, led by R. K. Aiken and others from New Castle and New Wilmington, reports progress and plans a large new hall. Aiken and W. T. Pierce are elected as alumni directors for four years.
Hundreds viewed the annual art department display revealing a wide range of projects and indicating the department remains in excellent shape after a year of effort by students and teachers.
In the college library at seven oclock the senior memorial services featured John C. Young as class president delivering the address during the presentation of Longfellow bust to the college. Prof Hewetson accepted the gift on behalf of the college. The memorial will be a valuable addition to the library.
The class of 1895 and the class of 1905 held reunions on Wednesday evening, reflecting the community’s memory and shared history as alumni revisited old ties and stories.
About twenty members of the classes attended reunions held at Hotel McCreary as they carried out a program and enjoyed a banquet.
The day's events closed with a faculty concert at Westminster featuring regular music staff and soprano Mrs. Forrest of Boston Massachusetts joining the program. The gathering emphasized peaceful themes in a community arts setting.
The peace pow wow was held on the college campus after the concert. Carl W. McNary delivered the senior oration while A. Williamson was the noted junior orator. Bell rings and class yells echoed after years of silence, and the ceremony was much enjoyed.
The Westminster College baseball team delivered a sensational season with most games won. Coach Smith receives noted appreciation for his excellent work guiding the squad.
The president hosts a reception for students alumni and faculty as the 1910 commencement becomes history and thirty three graduates prepare to enter the world in the battle of life.
Y M C A Bible classes meet this week with leaders and home addresses for Crawford Avenue Ray Street West Side and East Side sessions. Patterson Cramer Leslie Burrows lead.
W. M. Thompson, arrested yesterday, claimed to be deaf and dumb. He remained silent in jail and during a mayoral hearing, and was ordered to leave the city.
A Friday job notice seeks 100 salespersons with experience preferred. Applicants invited to Neuwahl's shoe store Friday afternoon between 8 and 4. Preference given to red attire.
A Sunday excursion offers a $1.25 round trip to Woodlawn Park and Ashtabula Harbor Ohio. The special train departs the P. and L. E. depot at 9 05 a m city time and passengers may spend the day on Lake Erie.
A brief guide advises roiling or filtering water that appears murky to improve safety before use. It emphasizes ensuring clarity, then using filtration or settling methods to remove visible particulates.
A Smithfield Street gathering honored Eva Ramsey on her 19th birthday with games music and a floral rose and peony decor. Hosts Misses Jessie Morrow Anna Rhodes Mary Wallace and others organized the party with gifts from family friends and neighbors.
About six inches will be cut off the west end of the new Pittsburg street bridge when the Miller Devlin MecGoun block is erected. The sidewalk remains unaffected as the cut is only on the balustrade. The change follows an agreement with the Devlin heirs tied to the bridge foundation and wall extensions onto Devlin property.
At the bride's Salts bury home Miss Florence Wilson married Roy A. Long of this city today. Relatives and intimate friends attended. A wedding dinner followed. After a eastern wedding trip the couple will live on Court street. Mrs James Long mother of the groom attended and will visit Reading to see son Clarence Long and family.
An agreeable surprise was tendered Miss Ella Kerber of Sutton street on Wednesday evening with games and music and choice refreshments. Attendees included Messrs James Travers Francis McCullough James Marsh James Morgan Thomas Essinger Jack Cunningham Mike Donovan Elmer Wisner Elmer Riddle Donald Mitchell Frank Guyton and Misses Lillian Keefer Marie McNally Helen Flanker Frances Tripp Della McCullough Marie Vetter Edna Guyton Katherine Granfield Dessie Johnson Hilda Henderson.
Covers were laid for a dozen Misses and Mrs. Co. Stoner and Mrs. Jamison at a dinner hosted by Miss Eva McMillin in Jackson Center. The party arrived by hay wagon after being met at the train.
Lou Peterson hosted a Wednesday evening gathering on Morehead Avenue for Miss Lavina Kirkwood of Ellwood City. Twenty five guests attended a program of games and music before lunch was served.
If you cannot sleep or feel clouded, the ad promises help with Sexine Pills at little cost. It claims $1 to $5 worth of Sexine Pills will strengthen nerves and urges readers to buy from McKee's Cut-Rate Patent Medicine Store with no substitutions.
Street department workers will start a new night cleaning scheme in downtown streets this evening under Street Commissioner Barteaux. Ten workers will operate on side streets likely Mercer or Jefferson Street at 7 o clock, then move to Washington Street after midnight to continue until morning.
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