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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1909

Page

41

Canary choir joins German Reformed Church in Ralph Street

Gossip of the Borough reports six new choir members at the German Reformed Church of Jesus their trained canary birds. The birds perform under director Henry Fannal with a prize warbler. Pastor Rev William Oswalt led the service and a child crowd enjoyed the feathered chorus. Detectives probe petty thefts including cigars and coins at the court building.

German Reformed Church of Jesus Ralph Street Central Avenue William Oswalt Henry Fannal Mr. Fannal Supreme Court Kelly Justice Maddox James McGee

Museum Exhibits the Mythic Great Egg at Brooklin

The Brooklin Museum on Eastern Parkway unveils a mammoth egg of the 42pronis, a bird rivaling legends like the roc. Collected after a year’s research by Rowland Ward, the specimen cost 20 dollars and faced a shelved voyage through agencies before arriving at the museum.

Brooklin Museum Eastern Parkway Ronal Bar Anlephant Rec Eavier Madagas Ser Povey Madagascar WSS Rowland Ward America American Express Company Emouy

Wedding News From Flatbush And Brooklyn Borough

Multiple society weddings reported across Brooklyn and nearby areas. Laura Steers wed Dr. William H. Bayles at Flatbush church. others include Siefke Trexier nuptials in Bay Ridge, Hastings Root, Henning Schumann, Hewitt Mitchell, Cooper Budd, and Foster Franklin ceremonies.

Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church Laura Louise Steers Alfred E. Steers William H. Bayles John Elwyn Lloyd Steers Bedford Avenue Dorothy Fosser Manhattan Helen Baines Port Jefferson Long Island Gertrude E. Schefers Ida M. Tompkins Augusta Folser Mildred Steers Helen Schmidt Alfred E. Steers, Jr Samuel D. Abrams Inwood Charles F. Stratmann Harry T. Spelman Charles J. Rathjen

Two Adams Daughters Host Luncheon For Engaged Elizabeth de Selding

Miss Jean Dunbar Adams and Miss Ethel James Adams entertained at luncheon honoring Miss Elizabeth de Selding following news of her engagement to Henry Mason Day. Also present were Miss Mary and other guests in the social gathering.

Jean Dunbar Adams Ethel James Adams Horatio Mortimer Adams Elizabeth de Selding Henry Mason Day Mary

Monday Budget of Big Values at Bargain Store

A sweeping sale listing dozens of items with low sale prices for corsets, underwear, fabrics, hats, shoes, and home goods. Notable deals include Nemo Corsets 210, U S Special Corsets 1.98, Navy Blue Serge 49c yard, 36 inch Shantung Pongees 84c, parasols up to 6.00, and many discounted notions and dresses.

C. la Mode Cretonne

Not on Sale Until Tuesday Extraordinary Sales for Tuesday

A catalog style listing shows discounts on various fabrics and trims including veiling satin chiffon laces and embroidered flouncings. Items priced per yard or per piece include 49c 69c 89c and under a dollar with several yardage reductions. The sale promises notable discounts on lace waists and piazza dresses priced at 3.98.

Harnessing Sun and Wave to Power the World

The essay predicts vast powers from solar engines, wind and tidal devices, and intra atomic energy. It cites Edison and Mouchot and describes a South Pasadena solar pump, a sun motor network, and tides turning wheels. It envisions wireless power, space travel, and Mars voyages enabled by radium and ether energy.

Earth Rimini Italy Atolus Jupiter Wotan Plato Kant Mr. Serviss Mars

Notable Society Voyages and Social Appointments

A list shows Buchanan Jennings and several Misses among hosted guests. Mr and Mrs Ernest Pressprich sail on the Lusitania June 3 then plan continental motoring. St Clair MecKelway depart on Carmania for Europe. Pierrepont on La Savoie to Havre and the L Mauretania travelers depart. Keiser and Nissen couples plan summer abroad with July 1 and August mid returns. Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis leaves for a Northwest trip lasting a month.

Ernest Charles Pressprich Lusitania

Replenishing the Lobster Supply in Maine Waters

The U S Fish Commission steamer Gannet freed over 16 million lobster fry in Maine waters, bringing total releases to about 16.9 million in recent days. Breakdowns show 3,000 at Kennebunkport and Cape Porpoise, 1,000,000 at Kennebunk Beach, and 3,000,000 near Portsmouth New Hampshire to restore regional seed stocks.

Maine United States Fish Commission Kennebunkport Cape Porpoise Kennebunk Beach Portsmouth

Solar Power Promise From Ancient Rays to Modern Use

The article argues that solar energy will vastly reduce dependence on coal and water power as direct use of the sun becomes feasible. It cites solar heat and energy: on a bright day each acre wastes 1400 horsepower, Manhattan lighting equals national manufacturing horsepower, and historic experiments from Archimedes to field trials illustrate concentrated sun power.

Garrett P. Serviss Manhattan Island United States Archimedes Syracuse

Bathing Accommodations Planned by Fife Coal Company

Vice-Consul Charles Drysdale reports the Fife Coal Company will offer bathing facilities for miners after their shift. A small weekly charge, about two cents, will apply. Uncertainty remains whether the miners will accept the new amenity as only a fraction have indicated interest.

Charles Drysdale Dunfermline Fife Coal Company

Railway guards of old trains and their evolving duties

The article traces the evolution of railway guards from exposed top-guard duties to safer practices. It notes roles, communication with enginemen, luggage security on roofs, passenger safety rules, and the shift from handbrakes to automatic brakes, including the porting of an under guard to a locomotive tender and later improvements for comfort and safety.

Ostiers London Great Western Company Dickey Var North London Company

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Brooklyn Kq Halos Chase Dreamland New York Coney Island Crystal Palace Ocean Greater Dreamland Museum Bay Ridge Christine Siefke Charles Daniel Trexier D. D. Trixier Reading Penn Herman Siefke 74Th Street Ruth Kent Jessie Dowling Marguerite Dudgeon Samuel Trexler Frederick Siefke Edmund M. Devoe Hida Dreyer Packer Frederick Schover Wagner Edward F. Wagner Caldwell N. Y Miss Dreyer August Dreyer No. 175 Congress Street L. Mason Clarke Eleanor Devereaux Hastings Ralph Root Charles T. Root West $24 Street Orlando Burr Hastings Winifred Root Esther Root Laura Louise Coombs Fay Randall Westfield N. J Grace L., Hornby Cornelia Blankiey Josephine Bacchus Ethel Genung Franklin T. Moot Lawrence Park Mrs. Root New England Puritan Congregational Church Etta Aurora Henning Caroline Henning Herbert M. Schumann Emil A. Schumann Lafayette Avenue Henning Alice Court J. Noble Pierce Edith R. Steiner Alma Schumann Caroline Haas Irving A. Schumann Charles A. Kohlstadt Henry Hach Schumann Halsey Street Therese Hewitt Charles B. Hewitt Pierrepont Street John Fulton Berrien Mitchell, Jr Erlewest Edward M. Shepard Lake George Russell Cornell Leffingweill Lachen Hewitt Edna Shepard Nina Mitchell Candace Thurber Emily Fowler Helen Bean Charlotte Morton Elizabeth Luther Margaret Wilson Henry Bedinger Mitchell Russell Cornel Leffingwell Edward 5. Hewitt Dexter Ferry Arthur A. Fowler Frederick Kappell Richmond Mead F. Gordon Brown Edward Bedinger Mitchell Mr. Mitchell John Fulton Berrien Mitchell Linden Hill Flushing Adele Hunt Cooper Willis Hunt Cooper Ralph Whitbeak Budd East 11Th Street Rev. L. Ward Brigham Miss Cooper Marjory Foster Frank E. Foster Avenue L Manhattan Terrace Herbert Foster Franklin Thomas W. Franklin Edna Foster Carl Franklin Lewis Thurston Reid Grace Norton Miles Charlock Otis A. Glazebrook Thomas Norton Decatur Street Eamily Margaretta Roebling Charles G. Roebling Trenton Richard McCall Cadwalader Philadelphia Grant R. Pitbladdo Ocean Avenue Isabelle Wenche Batiste Wan John Ericsson Mouchot Thomas A. Edison Existance South Pasadena Cal Metropolitan Missouri Nevada Brooklyn Museum Mrs. St. Clair MecKelway Europe Carmania Mrs. Sethlow Pierrepont Havre la Savoie Donald L. Fee Mauretania Edwin M. Keiser Ludwig Nissen Cincinnati Newell Dwight Hillis Northwest Wm W. Azior Josh Choate Waite An Reid John Whitley Fulton St. Brocxlyn, N British Isles Germany England
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