Sewickley Herald

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Fear no man, and do justice to all men/'
Vol. V
SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1907
No. 8
Good Fellowship.
Informal and Pleasant Political
Assemblage Held Thursday
Evening of this Week.
A decidedly agreeable gathering
of Sewickley voters took place on
Thursday evening in that dreadfully small room used by the firemen, as a meeting place. It is an
apartment so utterly out of keeping with the importance and population of this borough as- to arouse
smiles of wonder from the prominent-candidates present. The occasion was a manifestation of
hearty good friendship and though
political in cause was non-political
in action. "Nothing formal' took
place, and the many brief addresses
made were genial expressions of
desires to become acquainted with
Republican voters of this valley.
At 8.SO the meeting was called to
order by Hon. R. J. Gunningham.
The gathering was brought about
by the Republican county committee, and Mr. Gunningham's first
call for a speech was up to Mr.
Fred. W. Edwards, secretary of the
committee. He declared that he
couldn't make a speech, yet made
a graceful effort, in which he urged
all present to' be at the committee
meeting on Saturday evening, at
Old Gity Hall, Pittsburg. Also, that
the Republicans never had better
judiciary, candidates and should
give them thirty or forty thousand
majority. Judge Swearingen was
then asked, to speak. When he got
up, hearty applause greeted him.
His honor said: "I don't feel as if
I was a stranger here. For, though
I'm a native of Beaver county, I
once lived in Sewickley. I'm not a
speech maker, and came here to
refresh my acquaintance in this
valley. I know that it is an important thing to be a judge; nothing
is more solemn.   This- election is
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therefore very important. In such
a center as Allegheny county it is
a tremendously important matter.
The words of Fred Edwards are
well timed. Gome to the polls and
vote! Accept my thanks for your
generous reception. I am glad to
meet you and express my thanks."
(Applause,)
Then Mr. Gunningham called
upon Judge Garnahan for an address and neatly introduced the
honoroble gentleman. "I didn't
come to make a speech," said he,
"but to get acquainted. And I was
told by Edwards not to make a
speech. It is a benefit to get acquainted here and this is the only
meeting - of its kind we have attended, except one in Homestead.
I never have a doubt that this valley will support the whole three of
us. Was startled at Fred Edwards'
speech. Didn't know he could
make one. We\ will have a real
speech when Judge Gohen comes.''
•' Mr. Ed. S. Graig said: "Am
much pleased to be here. Gan't
make a speech. Just talk a little.
Have had the pleasure of knowing
the candidates for a long time. As
for Judge' Gohen, I regard him as
my father in law, for he taught me
in my profession. All the candidates are mighty good men." ■ (Applause.)
Mr. Sol. Ague and Mr. S. Y. McFarland were called on for speeches. The latter stated that he didn't
think anyone wanted to hear either
Ague or himself, and sat down.
But Ague declared that it was his
ambition to see the Republican
ticket elected from top to bottom.
The colored • pastor, Rev. Henry
Durham, rose to say that.he was
not there to.make a speech, but
wished to. pledge his people for a
solid vote for the Republican candidates. "Now I. will have to be
excused, for I am off to my'church,"
.he added, and disappeared amid
applause/
(Continued on page 11.)
Died in California.    v V
Mr. William Warren Holman, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Holman, of Ambridge, met with a
serious accident on September 30,
while drilling a well at Tompoc,
Gal., which resulted in his death on
October 9. The deceased w&s aged
26 years, and had been traveling
through the west since February,
intending to return . home next
spring. He was the first to break
the family circle of six brothers and
five sisters, making a family of
twelve loving children. Mr. Holman was a favorite among his host
of friends and will be missed by all
who knew him. The funeral services took place at the residence of
his parents in Ambridge, Saturday
of last week, the Revs. McKee and
Wilson officiating.
Mr', and Mrs. Holman, parents of
the deceased, extend their thanks
to the many friends for the kindness
and sympathy shown in the hour of
their bereavement, and especially
to Mr. Weigle, who attended to the
shipping of the remains.
FJrst Meeting.
The first meeting of the season
of the St. Stephen's Women's Guild
was held on Monday afternoon, at
9 o'clock. This organization has,
for years, been active in preparing
clothing, etc., for missionaries. A
mission diocesan box was put up
on Monday.f or a distant representative of the Episcopal church. The
officers of the Guild are, president,
Mrs. Archie George; vice-president,
Mrs. Bostwick; treasurer, Mrs. J.
P. Rankin; secretary, Mrs. A. Briscoe.- The meetings are held in
the parish house and will assemble
every ' two weeks, on Mondays,
lasting from 10 to 4. About a
score of active workers are members of the Guild.
Union Service.
On Sunday evening at 7.45
o'clock there will be a union service
in the Methodist Episcopal church
Dr. George J. Fisher, of New York,
will deliver the address. Dr. Fisher is one of the international secretaries of the Young Men's Ghristian
Association, having charge of the
physical department work. Dr.
Fisher is one of the strongest
speakers in the Association work
and is particularly fitted to speak
on the physical work.
Scott-Bootoyer.
The wedding of Miss Harriett
G. Scott,- second daughter of I. W.
Scott, of Pittsburg, and J. Edward
Boobyer, of Sewickley, Pa., took
place at the home of the bride,
Anderson avenue, East End, on
Thursday, October 17th, at 7.30
P. M. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. T. McCrory,
pastor of the Third U. P. Ghurch
of Pittsburg. The wedding was a
quiet home affair. ' After a wedding
dinner the couple left for an extended trip.
Washington's Address.
The address by Booker T. Washington, on Saturday evening, October 26, should not be forgotten.,
The speaker's subject is "Success-
of Negro Education," and will be
given in the Auditorium. The proceeds are for the building' fund of
the new A. M. E. Zion church. Mr.
Edward A. Woods.and a number of
other prominent people in. the Valley were instrumental in having
Mr. Washington come here.
Billiards and Bowling.
Thursday evening there was a
large attendance at the Sterling
billiard parlors and bowling alleys.
Prof. R. S. Lowther, of New York,
gave some remarkable exhibits,
proving to be a masterhand with
both finger and cue. In his exhibit
game he used every finger and did
wonderful playing. His highest
run at that game was 43. At bowling, George Haley had his "Golts"
on the alley, for practice, and they
did as well as their namesakes.