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TWO PITTSBURGH COURIER FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1912. Pennsylvania a shock to ail. There is only One who can comfort him. May he find Pennsylvania the darkness. "silver lining" in his cloud of Templeton, Aug.

8, 1912. Owing to sickness and the financial condition of the country, it is deemed expedient to postpone the Enty Reunion until July, 1913, and the same is hereby declared to be the date. By order of the Association. L. E.

Enty, President. Arthur Enty, First Vice President. George Enty, Secretary. Erie NOTICE. (By T.

L. Brown.) The friends of Mrs. Thomas Cooper are pleased to learn that she passed through successfully the painful eration performed Thursday and that she is resting comfortably. We join in wishing her a speedy recovery. Mr.

and Mrs. Rufus Baxter and son and daughter are spending their vacation at Montour Falls, N. Y. William, Sims has charge of, the culinary department at Four Mile Creek, Erie's famous resort. H.

C. Thompson, David A. Lawson and Austin Suewell left Thursday on the U. S. S.

training ship Wolverine, on the annual cruise of the chain of lakes. many friends of Ed. Wilson are pleased to learn that his son, Master Herbert, who has been confined to his bed with typhoid fever is able to be out. Announcement was made of the marriage of Miss Isabelle Valentine to Walter Lawson of Erie. Their many friends wish them success through life.

Mrs. Emma Lawrence and Miss Fannie Purdy gave re reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones on Myrtle street, Thursday evening. The guest, of honor was Mrs.

N. D. Temple, wife of the Presiding Elder of the A. M. E.

district. Miss Lenora Jackson of Youngstown, is spending her vacation in the Gem City as the guest of Miss Luceile Williams of East Seventh street. Sherman Waller of North East, spent a few hours in the city Thursday calling on friends. Miss Bernice and brother Richard, of Pittsburgh, were visitors in the Gem City. Miss Clara Williams of Youngstown, is taking a much needed home of her mother, Mrs.

Williams. Riley Baxter and the Misses Leota Franklin and Juanita Thompson returned home Thursday from Cleveland, after a week well spent in pleasure and sight seeing. The Courier is on sale at Brown's, 432 State street, every Saturday. Sharon (By Carl Wayne.) Miss Mabel Phillips of Monessen, who has been visiting friends and relatives here for the past two weeks, has returned home. Her sister, Mrs.

Arthelia Jones and daughter, Miss Alva and Master Leroy Jones, accompanied her home. Mrs. Wm. Mansfield entertained a few of her friends Friday evening. Among the guests were: Douthit, Mrs.

A. Jones, Miss Mabel Phillips and Miss Ella Thurston. Cake and' ice cream were served. Mrs. L.

Pulpress Christy of North Side Pittsburgh, is visiting Mrs. Albert Houston. The A. M. E.

Zion church gave their annual picnic at Idlewild park Saturday, August 16, and had a very enjoyable time. The main features the day were. baseball games between the boys and girls. All the women were girls and they beat the boys to a finish. Jackson Concert band will their last concert and picnic at Idlewild park, Saturday, August 31, 1912.

Bring your basket and have a time. Baseball, the Giants of Youngstown, and the Sharon Giants will play. Dancing all day. Jeannette (By Carroll H. Stevenson.) Mesdames Eda B.

Holley, Jean Stevenson, Lillian Parris and Miss Beatrice Auther attended the picnic at Shady Grove. near Uniontown, Thursday. After the picnic Mesdames dolley and Stevenson were the overnight guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. Carrie Wells. Miss Hazel Norman of McKeesis visiting her aunt, Mrs.

Jane Thompson. Wm. R. Stevenson, our busy photographer, was in Uniontown Sunday. Messrs.

Brown and Banaks of Latrobe, were visiting here Sunday. Anna Mae Thompson was visciting relatives in East Liberty and Swissvale Tuesday. Mattie M. Clays of Pittsburgh, is the guest of Miss Anna Mae Thompson for a week. The Christian Banner Missionary club met at the home of.

Mrs. Nora Barclay of Clay avenue last Wednesday and a delightful evening spent. Address and praise service was rendered after which a dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. J.

E. Smith, a member from Greensburg, was present. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Smelly of Clark avenue. Mrs.

Eda B. Holley, Misses Laura Hazel Stevenson, Myles Stevenson, Bert Thompson, B. Wright, Harley, Henry and Quint Stevens attended campmeeting at Hermenie Sunday. The grand outing and basket picnic of the season to Oakford park, Jeannette, Thursday, September 5, will be given by Edward Baxter of Uniontown. Come one and all and enjoy the day in grand old Oakford with its magnificent dance pavilion, roller skating, coaster, bowling alley, shooting gallery, baseball game, circle swing, miniature railway, restaurants.

ladies' cottage arcade, theater, crystal springs and other cool, inviting nooks. Cars leave Brownsville at a. m. Fare round trip $1.70, and Uniontown at a. fare $1.00.

Returning, leave park for Uniontown at 7:45 p. arriving 10:30: Brownsville 11:30. Seven big cars. Get next to this- Grand masquerade skate after the picnic, September 5, at Oakford park rink, from p. m.

to 11 p. m. As this is the first colored masquerade at the park, everybody should join in making it a gala day. Three prizes will be given for best costumes. popular, business manager, The Wm.

N. the heartfelt pathy of the Courier's many readers in Jeannette. His wife's death was (By Eva Holmes.) The entertainment held at the home of Mrs. James Butler in Beaver on Thursday evening, quite a success. Benefit of St.

John's M. E. church, West Bridgewater. The musicale to be given at the A. M.

E. Zion church, Bridgewater, will be on the 27th of this month instead the 29th. Come and hear some of the best talent of Pittsburgh, to15 cents. invited to attend. gether with homer talent.

Admission Andrew Tanner of Rochester, is crtically ill at his Rochester. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner of Richard" Rochester, have for their guests this week the Misses Lula and Mary Kerr of Youngstown, 0. C.

Robinson of Beaver Falls, was calling on friends in Rochester Sunday. The box social by the ladies of Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church on last Friday evening was a decided success.

There was quite a neat sum realized and the ladies kindly wish to thank all who assisted in this novel entertainment. Mrs. Maria Matthews of New Brighton, had for her visitor on last Sunday Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbons of Beaver Falls. Miss Minnie Washington attended services at New Brighton A.

M. E. church Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Board of Beaver delightfully entertained at dinner last week, Mrs. Anna Miller and Miss Sara Mrs. was the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Wellman last Sunday.

She expects to leave Washington, in September, where she will make her future home. All who attend the Japanese wedding entertainment at Second Baptist church, Rochester, on the 29th, will be assured of an evening's entertainment worth while. Miss Lula Kerr, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Robinson 'in Beaver Falls, returned to her home in Youngstown, last Monday.

Services at Second Baptist church, Be Beaver Falls, were well attended last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. W. N. Nelson, preached two fine sermons to an appreciative audience.

Miss Marie Coff of Beaver Falls, on last Friday evening entertained a few of friends in honor of Miss Hannah Kerr of Youngstown, O. The evening was well spent in music and games. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Williamsport Beaver Falls Catherine Williams.) Bethel' and' Ebenezer are still having union services in the evening. Frank Brewington is again able to be out after several days illness.

Mrs. Lottie Goins is still on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. John Fairfax and son, also Mrs.

Lizzie Cross left for Espy, where they will spend a few days as the guests of Mrs. Mattie Fairfax. It is reported that Rev. G. W.

Williams was indeed himself Sunday at both his own church and Ebenezer as he delivered very masterly sermons. Mrs. Wilson and daughter of Wilkes and the guests were of visitors Mrs. An- in drews. They attended services Sunday at Bethel.

A few gleanings were de received from the rally on Sunday and still the good work goes on. Bethel officers and members are very busy in assisting the pastor since his return, trying to make Bethel's report at our conference shine among the stars. The pastor and wife have made quite a number of calls among his members since his return. Altoona (By Gertrude Dawson.) Mrs. Marie Vkkerd of Washington avenue, is visiting friends in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

Miss Ida Bell is spending her vacation at Bedford Springs. Robert Pool of Johnstown, spent a few hours in the city last Monday. Mrs. George Bell formerly of this but now of Harrisburg, is the guest of her sisters, Mrs. Robert Uricks and Mrs.

Herbert Jackson. Mrs. Alfred Downing and children left Wednesday morning for a visit to her mother, Mrs. Gates of Bedford, Pa. Mrs.

Lottie Cruse and daughter of Hollidaysburg, have returned home from a visit 1 to Philadelphia and Bedford, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wicks, Mrs. Herbert Jackson, Mrs.

George Bell, Thomas and Harrison Gates all attended the picnic at Bedford last Thursday. Mrs. Katie Gantz and sister and children, have returned from Alliance, where they were the guests of their brother. Mrs. Augusta Freeman and children of Philadelphia, are the guests of her sister.

Mrs. Ottoway Graves of Hollidaysburg. been visiting friends in Harrisburg Miss Edith Hawkins, who has and other points in the East, returned home accompanied by her sister, Miss Nora. Mrs. Jennie Holmes and children sojourning in are, Mrs.

William Jackson Parkin avenue, is visiting in Washington, D. Atlantic and Virginia. Mrs. Samuel Powell of Fourth avenue, is convalescing. Miss Susie Crawley of Bedford, who has been visiting Mrs.

John Tolliver, returned to her home Wednesday. Mrs. Tamor Davis, formerly of Tyrone but now of Pittsburgh, spent a few hours in the city Wednesday en 'route to Bedford. Mr. and Mrs.

Jennie Stewart of Brooklyn, N. will visit in the city for a few weeks and will reside at the residence of Mrs. Laura Bateman, 1516 Seventeenth avenue. Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Myers of Washington, D. are visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs.

Grant Bantam and Mrs. Wm. Anderson left for a visit to friends and relatives in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Wilmington. Del. Wm.

McGinty of Braddock, was the guest of his sister over Sunday. Mrs. Jones of Boston, Mass, is the guest of her cousin, Carrie Alexander of Hollidaysburg. George. of Gould his of grandmother, Pittsburgh, Mrs.

was the Agnes Jackson of Fourth avenue, last weck. Lawrence Downing is spending his vacation at Somerset and Meyersdale. Miss Darkins of Baltimore, has returned to the city after several weeks absence. Festus Hollinger has returned home after camping in the mountains for ten days. Edward Molson, who has been employed at the Logan house for sometime has gone to Philadelphia to reside permanently.

Mrs. Georgiana Green, who has been circulating among old acquaintances, has returned to Springfield, O. Mrs. Hill Allegheny, and Mrs. Morris and daughters, Miss Irene, Loris and Josephine of Braddock, are the guests of of their sister, Mrs.

Wm. F. Bolyar. The Derrick Aid society held a shoe entertainment at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.

Festus Hollinger last Friday evening which was a decided success. The banking fund is still growing and they now have $100. The ladies deserve great credit for their zealous, and Zion untiring Baptist labor. Church. The Rev.

Dr. Joseph Spells of Philadelphia, was here Sunday and preached two most eloquent and soul stirring sermons. Theme Sunday evening, Psalm twentieth chapter, on me in the time of trouble, and I will answer thee." Dr. Spells is also interested in the State association will convene here in October. The Metropolitan band gave a concert last Thursday evening which was well attended and a decided success.

Mrs. Elden of Philadelphia, is the guest of her niece, Mrs. E. E. Jackson of 1919 Ninth avenue.

Mrs. J. Goodall of Jersey City, is the guest of Miss Mattie E. Carl of Fourth avenue. West Middletown (By Jennie Walker.) Sunday was a glorious day at Israel A.

church. It was rally day for the trustees. Two elegant sermons were delivered by the Rev. C. A.

McGee, who is in town taking a much needed rest. He has a host of friends here always made welcome. The attendance was good and one person united with the church. Alice Harris of Washington, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Frank Anderson.

Edward Kelley was a recent Washington visitor. Chas. and Wm. Linder and Milton Kelley have gone to Akron, 0. Mrs.

Henry Kelley of Wolftown and Mrs. Jacob Kelley of Burgettstown, were week end visitors at the home of their father, Thomas Proctor of Mt. Hope. Geo. Johnson left last week for Canton, where he expects to enter in business.

Mrs. Sara Walker of Leetsdale, and niece, Florence Reese of Sewickley, are spending ten at the home of the former's days, law. Bernice Walker. anther stork Jno. visited Kelley, the August home 16, of and Mr.

left a fine baby girl. Mrs. Harry Oliver of Patterson Mills, was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Jos. Fullum last Tuesday.

W. L. Wheeler, who has been suffering with a bealed face, is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs.

Wheeler expect to spend some time with friends at McConnells Mills, where their daughter is now visiting. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Wheeler, July 20, a son. Brownsville (By Alice Hilton.) Rev.

and Mrs. Alex. Smothers of Monongahela, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas.

Smothers last week. Miss Retta Thornton visited relatives at Uniontown recently. Miss Olive Florence of Pittsburgh, spent Sunday with her parents on Clover street. Miss Mary E. Drew is on the sick list.

Miss Eliza Hallow of Uniontown. was the over Sunday guest of Miss Sarah Thornton. The entertainment given by Emma Robinson at the Aubrey building on Second street, Monday evening, was well attended. Good music was furnished by the band. Miss Chella Peyton is visiting relatives at Monongahela.

Isaiah Wheeler, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Davis, died at the home of his parents on Mill street, August 18, after an illness of months. He is survived by a devoted father and mother, four sisters and four brothers, the sympathy of the community. Funeral services were held at the home, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.

M. A. Dyer and Rev. A. Lomax.

Interment in Green Lane cemetery. A grand program was rendered at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church last Thursday evening. Mrs. Smothers entertained at dinner Friday, Rev.

and Mrs. Alex. Smothers and Rev. and Mrs. A.

S. Lomax. George Clark of McKeehport and Grand Chief of the Good Samaritans of Pennsylvania, visited the Good Samaritan lodge No. 36, Tuesday evening. Rev.

R. H. Bumry delivered a grand sermon last Sunday evening. Sunday will be Woman's day. Mrs.

L. V. Jones of Charleroi. will be present and deliver an address at 3 p. m.

The Sewing circle attended a picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse West at Centerville last week. Mrs. Thomas Manning of Pittsburgh, and Mrs.

Ellen West of terville, worshipped at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Howard Carrell are visiting at Harrisburg. and" Mrs. August William 16, at the Morgan home on of High Mr. street, South Brownsville, covers were laid for nine in honor of fifth wedding anniversary.

The honored guests were: Mr. and William Fox of Pittsburgh, Mrs. George Arnett and daughter, Olive. A bountiful luncheon was served. Scottdale (By Bianche Moore.) Mrs.

Charles Wilburn of Madison. spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs. James Warmack. Miss V. Coates of Pittsburgh, is spending several days as the guest of Miss Estella Harvey.

Mrs. D. M. Washington of Pittsburgh. Misses Mamie and Blanche Moore worshipped at the A.

M. E. church in Connellsville, Sunday evening. Mesdames Dyer and J. Warmack and family were calling on friends in Brownstown Thursday.

Misses V. Coates and Estella Harvey spent Friday evening the guests of Miss Edith More. The services were well attended at the Morning Star Baptist church Sunday. The pastor, Rev. Overton, preached two able sermons.

There will be services on the grounds of the new church in morning and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon the corner stone will be laid. The speakRev. W. Smith of Pittsburgh, Rev. T.

P. Ford of Uniontown, T. P. Brown of Vanderbilt and Prof. E.

Brooks Fuller of Washing. ton, D. C. There will be a platform meeting and choir of fifty voices. Come and help in this great work.

Don't forget the corner stone laying August 25. Services at the old church in the evening. Last Sunday was a red letter day at St. Paul A. M.

E. church, it being the annual Women's day. The meetings marked the most successful series held in the church's history. At each service the church was filled to its limit. At 10 a.

m. love feast was conducted by Mrs. Rev. West and Mrs. Gant, which was a spiritual feast.

At 11 a. m. Mrs. Rebecca Aidridge preached a soul stirring sermon. A splendid program was rendered at 3 p.

by the following participants: Mesdames A. Murry, I. Temple, E. Reed, M. Wakefield, M.

Bazier and Morris. A selection by a quartet in pantomime was excellently rendered by three young ladies, and a young man of Sharpsburg. At 8 p. m. a most inspiring sermon was delivered by Mrs.

Hattie Solomon. A pleasing feature of this service was a musical selection rendered by Mrs. Plumber and family. The day was in charge of Stewardess and a aids, managed by Mrs. E.

Pryor, president of the Stewardess Board to whom much credit is due for this grand success. Airs. Rachel White of Elizabeth, Mrs. Hattie Burget of New Brighton and Rev. Webster of Charleroi, were guests of Mrs.

Jno. Collins for a few days this week. Mrs. Chas, Proffitt and little son Castle, and Jno. Manley were visitors at the residence of Mrs.

R. B. Smith last week. Mrs. Ella Pryor left for Fishersville, Friday.

Mrs. Sanders of Homestead, Mesdames W. Sims and M. Sockwell of Braddock, M. Bazier and P.

Wilson of Pittsburg, Misses McGee Canonsburg, Rev. Webster of Charleroi, Messrs. S. D. Moss of Homeand W.

H. Proctor of Pittsburgh were recent callers at the A. M. E. parsonage.

Miss Helen Pryor was hostess at a prettily appointed luncheon Tuesday in honor of the Misses McGee and Sanders. Covers were laid for the Misses Antoinette, Grace and Ruth McGee of Canonsburg, SandHomestead, of Augusta, Kearneyville, Emma Dee Young, Irene McCray, Bess Grinnage, Ella Blunt. Martha McCray and M. Goiden Young. The color scheme was pink and white.

A pleasant afternoon was spent in various ways after which all departed for their homes voting Miss Pryor a charming hostess. Wm. Thompson narrowly escaped losing his wagon which went over a precipice, killing one horse and completely demolishing the wagon, but fortunate Mr. Thompson escaped uninjured. Mrs.

N. Johns left for Stewardcraft, Fridases McGee and Helen Pryor were, G. entertained Handers at of dinner Homestead. Monday Mrs. Hattie Burket will occupy the pulpit at St.

Paul A. M. E. church Sunday Rev. P.

A. Scott of burgh, will preach Monday at 8 All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. L. Golden.

Misses Laura and Virginia Yancy left for Richmond, Friday. Miss E. Darcus of Pittsburgh. spent Sunday as the guest of the Misses Young. McKeesport Charleroi (By Mabel J.

Webster.) Rev. L. V. Jones was a business caller in Washington and Pittsburgh Thursday and Friday of Jast week. Little Pearl Richardson has returned rome after a fortnight's visit with Mr.

and Mrs. Geo. Williams of Belle Vernon. Miss Mabel J. Webster was a Monongahela caller last week.

Mrs. Robert Peyton was a Pittsburgh visitor Monday. Emanuel Primas and his niece, Miss Lily Primas, for a two weeks visit at Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Washington, D. and other points. Mrs.

Emma Sims of Harrisburg. is the guest of her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Sims of Fallowfield avenue.

Mrs. S. A. Webster of Charleroi, was the Sunday, G. guest Jones of and Mrs.

niece. Robt. little Peyton. Anna Powell, were Monesson callers a few days ago. Miss Beulah H.

Lee is home after a week's visit with friends and relatives "in Homestead. Mrs. Ethel Armstrong and son, Charles Stepens, visiting relatives here. Mrs. Bryans and granddaughter, Ethel of Elizabeth, was visiting relatives here Saturday.

All lovers of music should attend the grand musical concert at the St. James A. M. E. church, August 27.

Dir Lippscott and Mr. Garfield of Pittsburgh, are employed here for a few weeks. Members will please not forget to see stewaress' for presiding elder Rev. Hoyce and wife callers at the parsonage. Monessen (By Mattie Scales.) Mr.

and Mrs. A. Chapman of Sheridanville, accompanied by Mrs. Gentry and daughter of Braddock, were the guests. of Mr.

and Mrs. Burleigh on their home on Chestnut street. over Sunday. Their presence was delightfully enjoyed. William Turner and Edward Carter were the guests of Mrs.

Parker, of Twelfth street. on Sunday. evening spent in music. John Spencer has been on the sick list for week, but is now able to go back to his work. Miss Ethel Spinner was a Charleroi caller on Sunday.

Miss Annie Crawford has returned home after a visit of five weeks in Homestead. Miss Lily Butler of Uniontown, is visiting her brother and sister. The Women's Mite Missionary SOciety of Mt. Olive Baptist church held. a program in the afternoon on Sun- AVERY COLLEGE TRAINING SCHOOL Avery and Nelson Streets, NORTH SIDE PITTSBURGH, PA.

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We reach all points of the city, day or night, with our own Ambulance. Doctors and Nurses in attendance day and night. This department of Avery College was organized to meet the urgent necessity of caring for the physical side, as weil as the mental and industrial. The facilities for Nurse-Training are excellent and the standard of admission high. The course of study covers three years, but it is so arranged that those who are able, can complete it in two years.

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For catolgues and other information address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Secretary and Treasurer, N. Pittsburgh, Pa. day and a large congregation was present. Miss Bertha Washington of burgh, is visiting Mrs.

J. Crawford. Mrs. Hattie Turner, who has been on the sick list for a number of weeks, is now able to be out. The Mt.

Olive Baptist Sunday school will hold a rally on Sunday. All are cordially invited to be present as the Sunday school will render a gram. Mose King is selling pictures of the Mt. Olive Baptist church. Ail wishing pictures see him.

Price $15 Proceeds a are for the benefit of the coming rally. The Afro-American Protective League made application for a charter. Mrs. Jackson was a Van Vorce caller Saturday, the past week. Mrs.

Henrietta Taylor, who has been on the sick list for a number of weeks passed away ear Tuesday morning at 4:20. She leaves three children, a son and two daughters. Milus Taylor and Mrs. Pearl Mansfield and Mrs. Effie Bradshaw and a host of friends to mourn her joss.

The deceased was member of Wayman's A. M. E. Chapel. Mrs.

Mabel Smith of Charleroi is visiting in Virginia at home of Mrs. John F. Smith on the farm, Stuarts Draft, Va. Miss Lillian Ody of McKeesport. is visiting her mother, Mrs.

Edward Ody. Sewickley (By A. C. Walkup.) The Antioch Baptist Missionary society rendered a fine program Sunday evening and raised a nice sum of money. Mr.

Martin of Glenfield, has been away on a two weeks vacation and reports having a fine time. Mrs. R. Gansett of Akron, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. William Ford of Edgeworth, Pa.

Mrs. S. B. Walkup of Moline, is visiting her son, A. C.

Walkup. Mrs. M. L. Matthews and Mrs.

G. H. Holland started for Bellefonte as delegates for the annual convention of the Federation of Negro Women's clubs Tuesday morning. We are giad to weicome Mrs. Dr.

Coe back to our little town as her many friends missed her. Mrs. Lawrence Matterson left Saturday for an extended trip west to Chicago. is ill at the Allegheny hospital Miss. Agnes Collins of Edgeworth, after an operation for appendicitis.

We are glad to know that M.s. Rose Howard Lee is improving. Mrs. Ellen Ford is away on an tended trip to Washington and other points. Miss Katherine Hawkins and Benjamin Ford were united in marriage last week.

Mrs. Adda Banks was visiting her brother, Eli Bowler of New Kensing. ion. Pa. The choir of Antioch Baptist church will give a concert at the Calvary Baptist church, Pittsburgh, Thurs.

day, August 29. Some of Sewickley's best talent will take part. Eli Bowier. has just returned from a two weeks trip to Sparrow Lake, Port Stanton and Canada. Hie having had a fine time.

Miss Willie Curry and mother left Friday. August a trip to Cincinnati and Charleston, W. Va. Master Charles Bowler was a visitor at New Kensington over Sunday. The Ladies Home and Fereign Missionary society had a specia program Wednesdar at which time several selections were very well readered.

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