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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1902

Page

4

Atlantic City's Cape May golf day and Quay cottage rents

Atlantic City hosts Cape May golfers at the Country Club amid a humid hot day. Senator Matthew Stanley Quay rents a cottage on New Hampshire Avenue at $24 daily, about $8,600 a year, to keep in touch with state party leaders via telegraph and telephone. A bathing-suit ordinance prompts debate as visitors report wet clothes and public displays, while a monkey on the boardwalk entertains crowds.

Atlantic City Cape May Cape George W. Boyd Matthew Stanley Quay Townsfe&in Quay New Hampshire Avenue Bazoo Ss. Pennypacker Senator Quay Durham Cottage Fifth Avenue Schwab Pennsylvania Avenue Matthew Stanley Ben Sooy Ilegal

Special Saturday and Sunday Trains to Hraondywine Springs

Special Saturday and Sunday trains operate to Hraondywine Springs via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. First at 11 am, with tours and Casas featured, offering Fenty tours for riders and visitors.

Hraondywine Springs Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Fenty Tours Casas

Monkey Dances in Surfer Crowds at August Chelsea Beach

A monkey in a miniature bathing suit danced on the sands as crowds swarmed the surf from morning till night. It finally entered the water and delighted spectators while night bathing became common under electric boardwalk lights. A candy-maker organized buses to fetch children from the Chelsea Seashore Home and Captain Young offered his pier for hours of joy with Adjie, her sons, marionettes, a miniature railroad, and fish-haul sights.

Chelsea Iittle Captain Young Adjie

Atlantic City notes on a Virginia visitor and church dedications

A Virginia young woman arrives for a seaside visit and is teased by a hotel press agent about her wardrobe. Westmin ster Presbyterian Church in Vermont and Madison plans five days of dedication starting next Wednesday with sermons by Rev. Hunter and Rev. McMillan installation services Friday and a grand opening Sabbath on the 17th with sermons by Rev. Nelson and special music.

Atlantic City Virginia Westminster Presbyterian Church Vermont Madison Avenues Dr. Hunter First Church John McMillan J. Wesley Peach Camden B. Nelson St. Peter's Church Rochester N. Y

Honest Atlas City bus driver returns lost gold coin

A New Jersey bus driver in Atlantic City found a passenger who paid with a $10 gold piece by mistake. He notified Captain Maxwell at City Hall, led officers to the passenger at a beach hotel, and returned the coin. The driver then collected his fare, twenty five cents and a nickel.

Atlantic City Johu Maxwell Tan

Philadelphians Arrived at Local Hotels Name List

A long list details Philadelphians newly arrived at hotels including Adolphus Mrs J Pyne T E Jones W Sanforce E A Possce and many others across Allegheny Avon Carlsbad Chester Inn and more with numerous Misses Messrs Mrs and couples named across locations.

J. Scott J. M. Guekes M. T. Douglass Philip Maas Yee Henrietta T. Morris J. L. Rafferty Dr. Sheppard J. B. Woodford Borton Misa A. Pealssein R. Pealassein C. Murphy W. Db. Winder Chetwoode M. W. Genniss K. McBride J. D. Fitch BE. M. Caulley Misa Hartley Om Urse Hall R. H. McCahl Mra. Ferris Ida Ferris Kayna Ferris Dennis

Samuel Davis Body Recovered After Drowning

After a ten hour dive and twelve blasts of dynamite charges, the body of Samuel Davis who drowned in Big Timber creek at Gloucester City while bathing Monday was recovered yesterday by two fishermen with grappling irons.

Samuel Davis Big Timber Creek Gloucester City Frank Funk Louis Suuffin

Indorse Runyon for State Senate at Plainfield dinner

At a Paol and Pencil Club dinner in Plainfield on August 6 Judge William N. Runyon received an endorsement for State Senator. Speeches were given by President Ralph L. Merrow Vice President Archibald Hacker and Judge Runyon.

Runyon Philadelphia Truxs Plainfield Paol and Pencil Club William N. Runyon Ralph L. Merrow Archibald Hacquer

Gloucester Grangers Picnic Opens at Alcyon Park

The ninth annual Grangers picnic of Gloucester county opened at Alcyon Park. The exhibition features fruit vegetables ponies livestock and a money display and is described as one of the finest ever seen.

Gloucester Grangers Philadelphia Times Woodbury Gloucester County Alcyon Park

Thread Millionaire Buried in Navy Funeral Mourned

William Clark head of the Clark Thread Company died aboard his yacht Cherokee in English waters. Funeral arrangements in Newark New Jersey were reported as the special to the Philadelphia Times details.

Philadelphia Times Newark N. J William Clark The Clark Thread Company

Clark Thread Company employees attend crowd church event

The July 7 gathering at North Ref Church drew a full house with many Clark Thread Company workers in attendance. Governor Murphy and Senator Dryden were among the notable attendees present at the service yesterday.

North Ref Clark Thread Company Murphy Dryden

Bridegroom at 76 Weds Fair Neighbor in New Brunswick

Thomas Flavell a 76 year old great grandfather of New Brunswick married Miss Mary Hutchinson who had lived next door on New street for years. The couple wed Monday night at the First Baptist Church parsonage and kept the nuptials secret until Tuesday night during a homecoming reception for Flavell’s grandson Walter and his bride.

Philadelphia Times New Brunswick Thomas Flavell Mary Hutchinson New Street First Baptist Church Linn B. Wheeler Flavell Walter

Rescued Worker Grasp Halts Fall From Roof

John Case, supervisor at the Boys' Club alterations, slipped on the roof in Plainfield. He grabbed the gutter just before a fatal fall, saved by fellow workmen moments later.

Philadelphia Times Plainfield Boys’ Club John Case

Cape May golfers win inter city match at Atlantic City

Cape May Golf Club defeated Atlantic City County Club by 55 holes to 42 on their course winning 15 matches to 11 with 4 halved. E A Darby and A C Williams led their teams in a well contested event marked by water on the fairways and slow greens. Return match set for Cape May in two weeks. Cumberland Republican Convention notes Bridgeton August 6. Frank Buck favored for Assembly nomination.

Atlantic City Cape May Golf Club Cape May Feld E. A. Darby Aronimink A. C. Williams University of Pennsylvania Darb Soner W. B. Weir R. J. Baldwin C. G. Dixon R. R. Biddle Riverton Wistar Harvey T. L.harrison Ceesers Cumberland’s Philadelphia Times Bridgeton Cumberland County Republican Assembly Millville Frank Buck Assembly

Cumberland County Board of Elections Chooses New Leaders

In Bridgeton on August 6 the Cumberland County Board of Elections elected Charlies E. Bellows Republican chairman and John Ogden Democrat secretary. Joining them are John Radcliffe Republican of Millville and George W. Eckhard Democrat of Vineland as the other members.

Philadelphia Times Bridgeton Cumberland County Board of Elections Charlies E. Bellows John Ogden Democgt John Radcliffe Millville George W. Eckhard Vineland

Park Commission to Install Tablet at Eden Park

Wilmington officials voted to place a commemorative tablet in Eden Park preserving the names of former owners. The site was once owned by Englishman Haines, then Robert Morris, later by the Garsche family who operated a powder business briefly before the area became a public park.

Philadelphia Times Wilmington Del Park Commission Eden Park Haines Robert Morris Garsche

Policemen To Earn Wages By Clean Water Duties

Special to The Philadelphia Times reports New Castle Delaware officer program requiring police to unclog gutters and open water areas twice weekly to relieve stagnation and ensure street lights burn each night.

Philadelphuia Times New Castle Del Clay Coupell Rudolf Charles R. Myers Eden Hall Ceeginens

Maryland Naval Reserves to Sail for Target Practice

The auxiliary cruiser Sylvia with Maryland naval reserves aboard will depart Baltimore next Saturday for a ten day voyage for target practice and boat work. The cruise will reach Long Island Sound under the command of Commander Geer.

Maryland Naval Reserves Baltimore Sylvia Long Island Sound Geer

Japan's Democratic Emperor: A Plain Host to All

The article portrays Japan's emperor as an approachable ruler who greets guests without ceremony and engages widely in conversation. He values clever guests from diverse fields, including engineers, artists, musicians, writers, soldiers, and scientists, welcoming all who have earned distinction.

Japan

Catholics Debate Discrimination Claims Over Philippine Schools

At the American Federation of Catholic Societies convention in Chicago on August 6 the dispute over alleged government discrimination against Catholic teachers in the Philippines was discussed. Delegates reviewed Root's letters and President Roosevelt's reply denying religious bias, and considered policies for Catholic education and funding shares for parochial schools.

Philadelphia Times Chicago American Federation of Catholic Societies Philippine Islands Federation Root Phillippines Roosevelt Ganns Washington, D. C Catholic Church Philippines

Camden Real Estate Agent Surrenders After Daylong Standoff

Walter B. Humphreys of Camden, who held two constables at bay all day Tuesday, was arrested in Merchantville. Justice Schmitz set bail at 1000 dollars for assault on his wife and carrying concealed weapons. Constable Schiller and Officer Kay, with Camden Chief Linderman, traced him to Gottlieb Mick's residence before taking him into custody.

Walter B. Humphreys Camden Merchantville Justice Schmitz Jacob Schiller Poiceman Kay Humphreys Gottlieb Mick Linderman Squire Schmitz Sehtler Sehilier

Professor Fry Held On Misappropriation Charge

Professor George B. Fry, head of the BR. A. Stevens School in Camden, was arrested on a misappropriation claim involving 1800.80 dollars. He was held on 2500 dollars bail, waived a hearing, and the case moved to the Prosecutor's office. The Artisans' Building and Loan Association secretary T Yorke Smith cites an existing deficit possibly up to 20000 dollars, with stockholders promised prior unpaid portions if recovered.

George BE. Fry BR. A. Stevens School Camden T. Yorke Smith Artisans’ Building and Loan Association Recorder Stackhouse Fry Ball KK. L. Stevens Atlantic City Samuel Davis Stevens Association Mr. Smith

Camden Free From Smallpox After Epidemic Ends

Camden ends its October smallpox outbreak for the second time with the Municipal Hospital closed except for a nurse and watchman. The city reported 170 cases and spent over 30000 dollars to stamp out the disease. A wagon collision near the ferry damaged the joer house and ferry gates, while licenses were granted for wholesale and retail outlets in Camden.

Camden Camden City Instituton Allan Gioeeater Joer

Wilcox Succeeds Engard on Camden County Board

Edward L. Wilcos of Blackwood Gloucester township was appointed a member of the Camden County Board of Elections, succeeding Joseph M. and taking the oath of office yesterday.

Wilcox Engard Edward L. Wilcos Blackwood Gloucester Township Camden County Board Joseph M

Pennsylvania Jewels War on Embalmed Meats

Pennsylvania Dairy and Food Commissioner Cope announces immediate prosecutions against illegally preserved meats. He orders agents to sample salted canned and fresh meats and send specimens for analysis, aiming to end nonenumerated preservatives. He also plans prosecutions of ice cream makers using adulterants.

Harrisburg Dairy and Food Cope Commonwealth

Confessed King Murder Suspect Nabbed in Findlay

Joseph Allen, tied to the July 23 Curran saloon killing of Ach sad King, was arrested at his sister’s home in Findlay Ohio. The suspect allegedly confessed to his brother Levi Allen after his wife’s attorney obtained evidence. Police said Allen fainted on arrest and had fled from Pittsburg to Steubenville. He reportedly said he planned to kill Lil before leaving.

Philadelphia Times Pittsburg Joseph Allen Achsad King Curran John Paxton Findlay Ohio Allen W. L. Bedell Steubenville King Levi Allen Allens Joseph Levi Lil

Seizure Ordered of Penny Boxes in Pittsburg

Superintendent Demmel orders seizure of pl acard boxes calling for penny donations to the Pennsylvania Free Maternity Hospital. About 700 boxes exist in Pittsburg with 165 confiscated as the receiver in Philadelphia consolidates the 20 000 boxes distributed statewide. DA Weaver led the crusade.

Philadelphia Times Pittsburg Pennsylvania Free Maternity Hospital Demmel Philadelphia Weaver

Villanova Chapel Demolished for New Athletic Field

Villanova August 6. Work has begun to tear down the old chapel on the college grounds once the Augustinian Fathers church home. Built in 1844 it served as a coach house and part of John Rudolph estate. The site will become an athletic field, the old college will feed into a new preparatory school, and the monastery will house the Sisters.

Philadelphia Times Villanova Villanova College John Rudolph

Bulldog Found Starved Returns To Old Home

Lower Merion police handed a half starved bulldog to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The dog was found hiding under a Greenfield avenue porch after its owners moved away and tried to relocate. After nearly a month the dog refused to leave and was coaxed out with raw meat before capture.

Philadelphia Times Rrdmore Lower Merion Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Greenfield Avenue

Oldest Pennsylvania horse dies after 36 years of plowing

In Finleyville on August 6 the farm horse owned by John P. Sheplar of Snowden township died at age 22 years and 0 months. The St. Lawrence strain animal plowed for 36 years, never ill until two hours before its death, and once ran a mile heat at Homewood Park Pittsburg in 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Finleyville Pennsylvania John P. Sheplar Snowden Township Homewood Park Pittsburg St. Lawrence Sheplar

Stephens Seeks Parole for Lafayette Ex-Instructor

George H. Stephens, former Lafayette College instructor now at Eastern Penitentiary serving nine years, plans to apply to the State Board of Pardons for release. He burned Pardee Hall after conflicts with President Warfield, and has been imprisoned since February 1899.

Philadelphia Times Easton George H. Stephens Lafayette College Eastern Penitentiary State Board of Pardons Stephens Pardde Hall Warfield

Plague of Bugs at Doylestown

August 6 report from Doylestown notes a severe insect plague. Residents complain of a strong stench from morning bug discharges from electric light weber, left to bake in the sun. Street committee tries to abate the nuisance.

Doylestown Sreday THE Philadelphia Times Siale

Edgar M. Guard Appointed Railway Clerk in Washington

Reading August 6 Edgar M Guard of this city was named a Railway Clerk by the Bureau of Railway Mail Service at Washington.

New England Road Enjoined by Northampton Court

On complaint of the Northampton Railroad Company the county court yesterday granted an injunction

New England Philadelphia Times Easton Northampton Railroad Company County

Railroad row blocks branch line to cement plants

Restraining the Lehigh and New England Railroad from crossing the plaintiff's road is sought in a case about a branch to cement plants at Martin's Creek and Sandt's Eddy. The L E N Company advances an extension from Nazareth to the Delaware River via Stockertown and Tatamy. the Lackawanna Railroad is alleged to oppose the progress, with its backers suspected to be behind these proceedings.

Lehigh and New England Railroad Company Martin's Creek Sandt's Eddy Lehigh and New England Company Nazareth Delaware River Lackawanna Railroad Company

Chester druggists organize Chester County branch

The Chester county druggists met in West Chester August 6 to form the Chester county branch of the National Retail Druggists Association. Fred C. Vincent chaired the session and officers were elected: President George W. Davy Coatesville First Vice Frank P. Rogers West Chester Second Vice C. J. Seltner Parkesburg Third Vice D. L. Oberholtzer Phoenixville Secretary William A. Pierce West Chester Treasurer W. S. Young Coatesville Executive Committee Joseph Brinton Thompson Samuel K. Hammond West Chester W. J. Bergstresser Kennett Square C B McCullough Oxford.

Philadelphia Times West Chester Chester County National Retail Druggists’ Association Fred C. Vincent National Association George W. Davy Coatesville Frank P. Rogers C. J. Seltner Parkesburg D. L. Oberholtzer Phoenixville William A. Pierce W.S. Young Joseph Brinton Thompson Samuel K. Hammond W. J. Bergstresser Kennett Square C. B. McCullough Oxford

Banker Annibale Anni bale Charged With Embezzlement

Balotta Anni bale a banker who arrived from Naples this year is jailed in Pittsburg on $400 embezzlement charges. Fifteen men testified they gave him funds to remit to relatives in the old country and the relatives never received the money, leading to the investigation and arrest.

Philadelphia Times Pittsburg Balotta Annibale Naples Annibale Old Country Anniable

Capitol Building Commission Announces Public Bid Opening

Harrisburg August 6 A Capitol Building Commission meeting set a public bid opening for noon September 6 at the Executive Department. Bids must be sealed in uniform envelopes supplied by the secretary. Blueprints and specs are available at Joseph M Huston Philadelphia architect’s office.

Harrisburg Capitol Building Commission Executive Department Commission Joseph M. Huston Philadelphia

Local Man Arrested in Larceny Case in Norristown

Thomas Pedley of Lafayette was jailed on larceny charges. Prosecutor Mary Redley, 50, of 1123 South Eleventh Street Philadelphia, a peddler, claims Pedley attacked her at his home, stealing her pocketbook with $10.50 and a pack of goods valued at $10.

Philadelphia Times Norristown Thomas Pedley Lafayette Mary Redley South Eleventh Street Philadelphia Pedley

Capitol Building bid ad to be inserted soon in Harrisburg

The Capitol Building Commission announced that bidder advertisements will appear in a few days and that the building will be completed within the legal time and the allotted funds without altering plans or requesting more money.

Philadelphia Times Harrisburg Capitol Building Commission

Hostetter Estate Worth Millions Divided Among Widow and Children

The estate of Theodore R. Hostetter, who died in New York last Sunday, is valued between 2 and 4 million dollars. With no will, the widow receives one third of the personal property and dower in real estate, while the children share the remainder in equal parts. Robert B. Robb, former clerk to the Hostetters, applied for letters of administration.

Philadelphia Times Pittsburg Theodore R. Hostetter New York Robert 8 Robb Hostetters

Towed Disabled Launch to Safety

Captain Edward Goff of the steam launch Lentz Garrett received a letter of thanks from David W. Conway of Philadelphia for aiding him and friends after their launch struck a rock off Pennsgrove breaking paddle wheel blades. Goff towed the disabled craft and passengers to safety.

Philadelphia Times Edward Goff Lentz Garrett David W. Conway Philadelphia Conway Pennsgrove Goff

Roessel Charged With Robbing Sisters at St Joseph’s

Francis Roessel, 20, jailed in Reading on charges of robbing Sisters of Charity at St. Joseph's Hospital. Sisters say he, while in their private rooms over several weeks, took $25 during chapel devotions.

Philadelphia Times Reading Francis Roessel Sisters of Charity St. Joseph's Hospital Roessel Sisters of the Hospital

Narberth Aims Water and Electric Plant Upgrade Plan

Citizens and Town Council push for municipal water and electric light plants with a committee urging councils to approve both improvements. Springfield Water Company currently cannot deliver sufficient pressure for fire fighting needs in Narberth.

Narberth Couneil Springfield Water Company

Carbolic Acid Mistaken Drink Kills County Resident

Charles Mullin of Upper Uwehlan township drank carbolic acid this morning thinking it whisky and died fifteen minutes later. He had been drinking heavily for several days.

Philadelphia Times Westchester Charles Mullin Upper Uwehlan Township Mullin

Allan Mathues Named Postmaster for Media

Allan C. W. Mathues received his commission as Postmaster of Media and will take charge tomorrow. He succeeds Harriet Gault, who held the office during President Taft's term.

Allan Mathues Philadelphia Times Allan C. W. Mathues Mathues Harriet Gault Menley

Erie Forge Works Burned Down

The Erie Forge Company plant was totally destroyed by fire. About one hundred men lost work, with losses estimated over 50 000 dollars and insured for 18 000 dollars. Rebuilding plans will start immediately.

Erie Erie Forge Company

Succoth Carpenter: Oldest Metropolis Industry Before Feast

In the ghetto among Orthodox Jews the succoth carpenter works one week yearly before the Feast of Tabernacles. He builds simple boxlike booths in backyards, six by four by six feet, with inexpensive materials to symbolize the ancient Israelites’ wandering and shelter.

Succoth Israel Egypt

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