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Vol. IV
SEWICKLEY,  PA., SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1907
No. 46
The   New
Its Opening Will  Be One of the Most Notable Days in the History of Sewickley.
Saturday, July 20, 1907, will be
marked in the history of this valley
as that of the most interesting in
its-record, the opening of the new
hospital of Sewickley. The month
which saw the birth of the United
States will witness the coming of a
noble institute of mercy, where the
lives of dear ones will be prolonged.
Two years ago Mrs. Harry Oliver
donated the 4)4, acres of land upon
which the hospital stands. A year
ago the building was begun, and
now it is ready, in every way, for
patients. That year has revealed,
in the most interesting manner
since the Givil War tried the hearts
of women, the devoted interest
given by women of this valley to a
noble .cause. The hospital was
made possible by the donation of a
woman, and its building and equipment is very largely due to woman's
efforts and the zeal of men in granting substantial aid. The building
and its furniture represent a. cost
of over $60,000, and on opening
day our hospital begins with a debt
of IT.OOO on the structure. Of
this, the State will pay $2,500,
leaving $4,500. The State also
contributes $2,500for maintenance
for two years. In the near future
the contagipus annex will be put
up. This will be a medium sized
house, of three rooms, located on
the hillside, just above the main
building, It will be devoted entirely to patients afflicted with con-
tageous diseases.
Chief among the men who have
made the hospital and its maintenance possible is Mr. George E.
McGague, whose portrait is herein
given, He is president of the
Hospital Association and chairman
of the executive committee of the
board of managers. Sewickley is
favored indeed in having Mr. McGague, whose beautiful home is on
Academy avenue, as one of her
residents.
At 3 o'clock next Saturday afternoon-the   opening   begins.     The
MR. GEORGE E. McCAGUE.
board of managers will have charge
of the matter* and ceremonies will
be brief and condensed. The hospital will be open for inspection
from 2 to 6 p. m., and on Sunday
from 2 to. 6 p. m. also. The Rev.
Alexander G. Wallace* D. D., will
conduct the services, and these
will not last over ten or fifteen
minutes.
President McGague will give a
short talk which will interest all,
and soon after, a delighted throng
will pass through the new building.
A matter of special interest may
here he mentioned, as revealing the
hold which the hospital has upon
influential donors. The Manufacturers' Light & Heat company will
give natural gas, and electric current for the operation of the laundry, fans, etc., at half the regular
rate. The Bell Telephone company will also give half rates. Each
of these concerns made the contribution cheerfully and emphatically. The great importance of the
electric current in operating the
laundry and other mechanism, and
REV. A. G. WALLACE, D. D.
in supplying light as well as power*
renders the generosity of the L, &
H. company specially welcome and
effective.
Two wards of the hospital are
furnished by Mrs. H. Oliver with
five beds each. A band of women,
the Emergency Society, composed
of young girls and matrons, furnished a receiving room with stretchers,
cots, etc. Mrs. L. Halsey Williams
furnished a reception room with
heirloom table, chairs, desk, etc., a
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Carnival.
The Motor Boat, Canoe Races and
Aquatic Parade This Afternoon
and Evening.,
An elaborate program has been
arranged for the regatta this afternoon and evening, under the auspices of the Ganoe and Boat
Glub.
In the motor boat race those expected to participate are Glen T.
Braden, J. W. Gollins, Harry and
Howard Sipe, Dr. Stevenson,
Lawrence Ghristman and B. W.
Houston.
There will also be single and
double canoe races and double oared skiff races.
The prize for the double canoe
race will be two paddles and forthe
single canoe and skiff event a club
penant.
The races start at 3.SO in the
afternoon. In the evening at ?.30
there will be an illuminated fleet
parade and this will be followed by
an informal dance at the boat house.
Dr. DeWitt B. Nettleton and
Mr. Gilbert A. Hays, were to act as
the officials but Mr. Hays was called to New York on urgent business and will not be able to participate much to his deep regret as
he has taken a deep interest in the
affairs of this new organization.
Off to Camp.
The boys of the local Young Men's
Christian Association leave for camp
on Lake Erie, on Wednesday morning.
A special car will be attached to the
Erie train which arrives at Sewickley,
at 7.53, All boys should be at the
station by 7.30 o'clock so the canip
boxes can be checked. Each boy
should take a lunch. Don't forget the
time.
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