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SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1906
No. 30
SHENANDOAH.
The proposed improvements to our
local soldier's monument are shown in
the accompanying reproduction of the
drawing made by Mr. Nicols for the
committee, and for which the military
play, "Shenandoah," will be given in
April.
This beautiful memorial commemorates the deeds of valor and self sacrifice of the heroic dead, who went out
from Sewickley at the outbreak of the
Rebellion, giving their young lives in
defense of their country's flag.
Upon the front face of the monument
an inscription within a lauril wreath
reads:
".Erected
by the
Citizens of Sewickley,
in Memory of their
Volunteer Soldiers
who sacrificed their lives
for the
Unity of the Republic
in the war of the
Great Rebellion,
1861 to 1865."
On the south face, within the typical
laurel:
"Killed in Battle.
Lieutenant William C. Shields, William Banks, William Painter, Robert
White, Theodore Webb, William Wharton, John D. Tracy, James D. Travelli,'
William C. Ritchey, Robert Johnston,
Thomas Smith, Moses Sherman.''
On the third side :
"Died of Wounds and Diseases.
Captain Alexander McKinney, James
Scott, John Park, Joseph Moore, Jame*
L. Grady, Albert J. White, Andrew J.^
Gray, Henry M. Rhodes."
And on the fourth side :
' 'Died of Wounds and Diseases.
William I. Nevin, Thomas A. Hill,
Harry Black, Alex. Black, W. H. Forrester, G. W. Forrester, James Grimes,
L. B. Gainer."
The winged embodyment of Fame
presides over all on the marble shaft.
She holds the trump of fame in one
hand and the laurel wreath in the other.
The monument was dedicated with
appropriate ceremony, on the afternoon
of July 12th, 1866.
The following is the record of
Sewickley men who lost their lives in
the Rebellion from 1861 to 1865, as
inscribed on the monument;
Andrew J. Gray, died of disease
contracted inthe field, at Point of Rocks,
Maryland,  January   6,   1862.   Private
SOLDIERS' MONUMENT.
Gray's remains were brought home and
buried in the Sewickley cemetery.
m James Moore die 1 from the same cause
at Frederick, Md., March 14, 1862, and
was interred at that place.
John D. Tracy, William C. Richey,
and John D. Travelli, were killed at the
battle of Antietam September 17, 186?..
Their remains were recovered and
brought to Sewickley, where they were
buried.
• Moses Sherman was killed in the same
battle, and his body found a grave on
that bloody field.
Lieutenant W. G. Shields, William
Painter and Thomas Smith, were killed
at Chancellorsville, May 3,1863, and left
on the field.
Robert Johnson was killed, at
Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, and buried
there.
„. William Wharton and' Patrick Malone
were killed ■ at Wauhatchie, Tenn.,
November 3, 1863, and inteix-ed at thai
place.
(Continued on page 3.) "
School Exhibit,
On Friday afternoon, April sixth,
from two o'clock to five, an exhibit of
pupil's regular school work will be
given by the teachers of the
Kindergarten, Primary, Intermediate
and Grammar Grades, at the school
building. All parents, patrons, and
friends of the schools, are cordially and
earnestly invited to attend and view the
exhibit. Children will be permitted in
the school building during those hours
only when accompanying parents.
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Lively Meeting
of Business Men.
Holidays Established, Important   Matters   Discussed,
will Abolish Program
Advertising.
WILL HAVE A GALA DAY
IN AUGUST.
About thirty members were present
at the regular session of the Sewickley
Valley Business Men's Association on
Tuesday evening. Some important
committee reports were received and
action taken on other matters that
called for a general discussion. The
amendments 'to the By-Laws, which
were read at a previous meeting, were
taken up and passed finally, and it was
also decided to recognize New Years'
Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas; also the first Wednesday in
August, which will be known as Sewickley Valley Business Men's Day, as
holidays. This latter day will be quite
an event as it is the intention of the
committee in charge to have an elaborate program of outdoor sports, band
concert, automobile and pony rides,
light   refreshments,    lemonade,  etc.,
which will be free for everyone. This
is going to be a jolly day. On certain
days before the event many of the
merchants will give out coupons with
every cash sale, which will entitle the
holder to many privileges on the
grounds. ■
After receiving applications for membership and the balloting for candidates,
the matter of abolishing program advertising was brought before the meeting. This question was fully discussed
and it was unanimously agreed to not
buy space on any program, display
cards, or "so-called directories." The
reasons for this action on the part of
the merchants are many, they have
been in numerous cases imposed upon
and the space has no value as an advertisement. This ruling is simply falling
in line with merchants in various towns
and cities in this section, who for many
years have refused to advertise in any
but legitimate publications. Tnis does
not mean, however, that the business
men will not. assist worthy institutions
and organizations who hold entertainments, etc., for.the purpose of raising
funds.
One of the main features of the business men's organization is the advancing of the best interests of the community and those institutions that are deserving will receive liberal support, as
heretofore, but not in the way of advertising.
The next regular meeting will be held
in the new quarters, Odd Fellows Hall,
Broad street, on Tuesday, April 3. This
will be an .extraordinary occasion and a
committee has been appointed to arrange for a program of music and refreshments. Every member is urged
to come out on this occasion.
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Death of a Young Ma^.
Eugene S. Jennings Died Suddenly Friday Morning of
Heart Failure.
Eugene S. Jennings, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel D. Jennings, of Broad and
Thorn streets, died at his home on Friday morning about two o'clock, of
hsart failure. He had been il! for some
weeks with typhoid fever, which weakened the action of his heart and proved
fatal. Deceased was in his sixteenth
year, and is survived by his parents and
cwo sisters^ Misses Juliet aiid Virginia.
Services will be held at the home tomorrow evening at 7,30 o'clock. Interment will be private, Monday morning, in the Sewickley cemetery. Rev.
William 0. Campbell, D. D., will officiate.
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