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Vol. Ill
SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1906
No. 27
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REV. B. F. WOODBURN.
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ter S. Woodburn, of this city, sons of
the dead pastor; K. T. Mead of Warren,
Ohio, and T. B., Aylesworth, of this
city, sons-in-law, and> Francis J. Torrance.
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Rev. Benjamin F. Woodburn, pastor
of the Sandusky Street Baptist, church,
Allegheny, died Monday morning at his
home in the Iroquis apartments, Oakland, after a long illness.
Dr. Woodburn was perhaps the oldest
minister in Allegheny county actively
engaged in religious work. He was
pastor of the Sandusky street church
thirty-four years.
Dr. Woodburn was born in what is
now Shoustown, this county, March 23,
1832. He was the son of William Wood-
burn, a prominent farmer and at one
time justice of the peace of the town.
At an early age he was made captain
of a steamboat, and while on the river
. Dr. Woodburn first espoused the cause
of religion. He attended camp meetings along the Wabash river, which at
that period were very popular forms of
worship. Though he lived and loved
the life, of a riverman Dr. Woodburn's
thoughts soon turned in a more serious
channel. He joined the Presbyterian
church, and soon afterward entered old
Jefferson college M Canonsburg, now
Washington and Jefferson college.
After receiving his degrees at Jefferson college he entered the Western
Theological seminary.
After graduating from the seminary
Dr. Woodburn renounced the Presbyterian faith in which he had been reared,
and became a member of the Baptist
church.
In 1854 Dr. Woodburn was married to
Miss Margaret Shouse, a daughter of
Samuel Shouse, for whom the town of
Shousetown was named. Mrs. Wood-
burn died in June, 1904, had she lived
until September they would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Thirteen children were born, of
whom the following survive: Arthur
EL, Walter S., Joseph D., B. F. Jr., of
New Yerk City; Mrs. K. T. Meade, of
" Warren, Ohio; Mary B,, who is Mrs.
Gharles B. Aylesworth, at whose home
Dr. Woodburn died, and Dr. Samuel S.
Woodburn, of Allegheny.
From noon until 2 p. m. Wednesday
the remains lay in state at the Sandusky
Street Baptist church. The services
were conducted by the Rev. Dr. A. J.
• Bonsall, assistant pastor of the church.
Interment was made in Sewickley cemetery. The pallbearers were Dr. S. S.
Woodburn, of Allegheny; B. F, Wood-
burtt, Jr., of New York Gity'; and Wal-
MRS. LILLIAN BROWNING   /
HAWKINS.
Mrs. Lillian Browning Hawkins, aged
60 years, died Monday at the home of
her son, Charles Hawkins, No. 242 Lehigh avenue, Pittsburg. She was born
in Larkhall, Scotland, and came to
America with her husband 35 years
ago. They settled at Saltsburg, on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railpoad, where
her husband died 25 years ago. Mrs.
Hawkins leaves one son and three
daughters, Mrs. Agnes Brown, of this
place; Mrs. Lielle Gardner, of Glen-
wood; Mrs. Annie Porter and Charles
Hawkins, both of Pittsburg.
Why Shouldn't He Sing.
There was a pin stuck in the calendar
on February 28 at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Leo Egler, Henry avenue, and
that date will ever be a joyful one in
their home. A baby girl took up her
residence there on that day. This young
lady's father, Mr. Egler, the genial
clerk at Gray's meat market, Was
somewhat flustered over the numerous
congratulations—and some were even
cruel- enough to accuse him of fondly
carrying large sections of meat up and
down the shop and singing lullabies, but
we do not believe ihaC However, if
he did sing, he has a good excuse—who
wouldn't sing under these circumstances.
Among the Sick
The many friends of Mr. Herman
Beuchler, who is connected with the
Valley Greenhouse company, will
be pained to learn of his serious illness.
Mr. Beuchler, attended church on Sunday evening and did not fell well, and
when he reached his home on Hopkins
street he became quite ill. He has been
confined to his bed since, and at one
time was considered as in a critical
condition from pneumonia. He was reported as slightly improved yesterday.
Master Andrew Ritchey, one of the
Herald's brightest newsies is confined
to his home on Hopkins street, through
illness from catarrhal fever. He is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Newton Ritchey
and is an exceedingly interesting lad.
His speedy recovery is hoped for.
Mr. Fred Ague, who was operated
on last week at the Homeopathic hospital for appendicitis is reported as improving and fast gaining strength.
This will bfr glad news to the young
man's friends. Dr. McClelland, who
performed the operation, states that
Mr. Ague will soon be able to return
home.
Enthusiastic Gunners Participate in Several Contests
at That Place.
The blue rock and rifle shooting contest held by the Economy Gun Club
Saturday afternoon, at Economy, was
a brilliant success in every way. The
weather being fine the gun sportsmen
came out in good numbers. Every
arrangement and detail was in perfect
working order, and in the blue rock
events the shooting was rapid and continuous, clearing all events in about
three hours, at an average rate of 20
shots per minute, until over 3,200 clay
pigeons had been cast, most of which
fell as dead birds to the unerring aim of
the skilled men behind the guns, most of
whom made a record of from 125 to 145
shots each.
Mr. Lutz, of New Brighton, was high
gun, scoring 118 hits from 125 shots,
while Mr. .Stephens, representing the
Union Metallic Cartridge Company, was
a close second with 115 hits from 125
shots.'
The scores for all blue rock events
are as follows:
Birds. Broke. Birds. Brk.
Lutz ... 125 118 Knox ... 90 59
Bower . . 135 ii5 Andrews . . 90 , 31
Stevens . 125 115 Burnham. . 90 62
Hickey . 125 107 Reithmiller. 70 41
Lang . , 125 97 Fickinger. . 70 53
Bakewell. 125 97 Buckley:. .50 23
Garland . 125 97 Sommerville 45 27
Boyle . . 155 97 McGlaston '. 40 33
Carnes. ,140 88 Montgom'y.55 36
Stevenson 110 85 Beggs ... 30 19
McCready 125     79
Prizes for blue rock events were
taken by the following:
Event No. 1—Captain Hickey, first;
Brockwell, second.
Event No. 2—Lutz, first; Hickey, second.
Event No. 3—Lutz, first; McCready,
second.
Event No. 4—Fickinger, first; Bake-
well, second.
Event No. 5—Lutz, first; Stevenson,
second.
Event No. 6—Lang, first; McCready,
seeond.
Event No. 7—Bower, first; Over, second.
Event No. 8—Lutz, first; Bower, second.
Event   No.   9—Rye,   first;   Hunter,
second.
(Continued on page 12.)
• With the Lodges.
The fraternal organizations of the
Valley are vieing with each other for
the front rank in popularity, and much
enthusiasm is being injected into the
work. On Tuesday evening of this
week the Knights of Pythias had a well
attended and interesting session. The
Third rank work was conferred upon
three candidates in a manner never before approached. Some fifteen members from the Ambridge lodge were
present and enjoyed the work. The
team of 426 has a reputation second to
none in Western Pennsylvania. The
floor work and setting was exceptionally
good. On next Tuesday evening they
will hold a smoker, a luncheon will also
be served on this occasion. Every
Knight is urged to be present as a very
enjoyable time is anticipated.
Sewickley Conclave No. 93, Improved
Order of Heptasophs will hold an installation and banquet on Thursday
evening, February 8, at which time
there will be about thirty-five members
from Ethel Conclave present. The installation will take place in the regular
lodge room, but the banquet will be
served in Gray's hall. This is going to
be an interesting night in the history of
the local conclave and every member
should be on hand and show the visiting brothers that they are capable of
extending a right royal welcome.
Sewickley Lodge, No. 962, I. O. O. F.,
will hold dedicatory exercises in its
new hall, Broad street, on Friday evening, March 9, from 2.30 to 4.30 p. m.
There will be an elaborate program and
prominent men of the order will participate. Among them are Brothers
E. R. Silver, Lewis K. White, W. B.
McKaughton and M. A. Wilen. There
will be some fine orchestral music and
solos. The committee in charge is
sparing no pains to make this an enjoyable and impressive affair. The organization is growing in numbers and
several candidates will be given the
work at the next meeting, which will
be held Friday evening. -They have a
lodge room that is a credit to any fraternal organization.
Will Be a Treat.
Mr. J. Horace McFarland, president
of thy American Civic Associatiod, will
give an interesting lecture on "Improvements," March 9th, at 8.15 p. m. in
the auditorium of the Edgeworth school,
under the auspices of the Edgeworth
Village Improvement Society. This
lecture will be free and every person is
welcome.
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