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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1901

Page

7

Harbor tour planned to push Delaware River deepening bill

Assembly members will inspect the Delaware River harbor from Dan Baker Shoals to Marcus Hook to assess needs for a $200000 appropriation. The trip via a Cramp Yard vessel may include stops at Chester Greenwich and Richmond yards with a dinner of shipping interests. Governor Stone's veto claim was disputed by officials.

Appropriations Committee House of Representatives Delaware River Harrisburg Legislative Committee Dan Baker Shoals Bliss Chester Board of Trade Marcus Hook Thurlow Point Breeze Greenwich New York Shipbuilding Company Cramps Great Reading Yard Richmond Samuel H. Ashbridge Stone

Ordination teems at St Charles Seminary and holy week notices

Archbishop Ryan presides as fifteen St Charles Seminary students receive subdeacon orders. Deacon and priest ordinations follow in coming days with many clergy and lay observers noted. Novena to the Sacred Heart opens June 6 at St Malachi with Rev Owen Hill S J delivering sermons. Other churches host sermons, anniversaries, and confirmation services across the city.

Ryan St. Charles’ Theological Seminary P. J. Garvey D. D John Lawrence Moore Thos Francis Dougherty Joseph Aloysius Kelly James P McDermott Thomas Brady Dennis John Melley Martin John Steffy Jos Aloysius Moran John Martin Danneker James A. Meald Peter Stephen Hogel Bernard Edw. Daly John Henry Melchior Henry T. Conway James Henry Monahan Joseph A. Kelly Thomas F. Goumberty James P. McDermott John Patrick Leahy Joseph A. Moran James A. McDonald Peter Stephensoal James Joseph Dean Hugh Joseph Bowen James A. Gallagher Wenceslaus J. Walsh Peter Stephen Hugel Daniel J. Gercke Joseph A. Eat John Patrick Lea Thomas F. Dougherty John L. M James P. Cermott Joseph A Keith A. Moeely Oran William Thos Virnay Sacred Heart St. Malachi’s Church Owen A. Hill S. J St. Joseph's College

New Filtration Station Planned Near Torresdale Beds

The report outlines plans for a new duration filtration station near the Spring Garden Pumping Station site and the Torresdale filtration beds. Chief Webster of the Bureau of Surveys prepares the plan, mirroring the existing test station. The Harrison farm mansion will be removed to allow the project, which aims to test Delaware River waters for future supply.

Spring Garden Webster Bureau of Surveys Harrison Farm Delaware River

Queen Lane Engines Shut Down for Repairs

The engines at the Queen Lane Pumping Station were shut yesterday due to reservoirs at full capacity. The downtime will allow needed repairs to machinery and systems.

Queen Lane

Jesus as High Priest and Mediator in Heaven

Sunday school lesson on Hebrews 6 11 14 24 28 and 7 25 focusing on Christ as High Priest with eternal redemption through His blood. It stresses Jesus as God man mediator, victim and kingly priest who shares in human sorrows and grants reconciliation with God for believers.

Jesus Christ Bfe Aaron God Jesus Christ

Christian Endeavor officers named as meetings announced

The Broad Street Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society elected officers including President Charles E B Millier and Miss Cora E Miller recording secretary. The South Branch society chose Harry Pringle Ford as president and J M Firth as recording secretary. Summer services at Ocean Grove will be led by Rev. C H Yatman with camp meetings starting August 18. The New Jersey State convention at Ocean City was canceled by the executive committee.

Christian Endeavor Society Broad Street Baptist Church Charles EB. Millier John M. Neff Cora E. Miller Emma J. Eslow Lena Hein Bessie Ashmore New Jersey Christian Endeavor Societies Ocean City Baptist Young People’s Union Chicago South Christian Endeavor Union South Broad Street George M. Peak J. A. Culbertson T. A. Carter H. H. Lowther A. F. Cox Ocean Grove C. H. Yatman Epworth League San Tue Denier Lea Parkside Baptist Mission Jane the Annoval Park Nation of Tenethan

Fish Fin Causes Blood Poisoning in Delaware Fisher

In New Castle, Delaware, William Duncan, a shed fisherman, cut his right hand on a fish fin. He ignored the wound, but it became very sore days later and led him to attend a local venue, with speculation that card game gallery exposure worsened the infection.

Philadelphia Trues New Castle Del William Duncan Opera

Turkish Government Pays First Installment for Ottoman Cruiser

The William Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company will lay the keel of a new Ottoman cruiser on the Delaware river. General R. J. Williams in London confirms the Turkish government has paid the first installment, with planned speed of 22 knots and armament including two 6 inch guns and a midship battery of eight 4.7 inch guns. The vessel will be completed as a flag ship with quarters for 20 officers and 280 enlisted men and delivered ready for use.

Edward Buchholz Henry Aaeies Jos. M. Adams Eli B. Hallowell Thos Wiltbank Albert Webster Samuel P. Towne Edward A. Anderson David Fish Tenry R. Schoch Robert McFetridge Samuel Lamond R. F. Scofield James RK. Cramwel Crothers George T. Thackara Jeremiah H. Shaw Jomes Harbet Charle Sonn Barton Jos C. I. Brown Dayton Ohio Frederick Wagner Charles Williams Joseph Goldwin A.J. Smith John Walsh New York and Cuba United States Navy Monterey Cramp Henry Burk Third R. Bringhurst Isaac D. Hetzell Edwin 8. Cramp Courtland D. Cramp Atlantic New York Havana Mexican Carib Sea Mexico Aptier William Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company Ottoman Empire Cramp Company R. J. Williams London Delaware River Niclausse Retvizan Variag Navy Department of the United States

Cramp Directors Re‑Elected Amid Consolidation Rumors

William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company re elected all nine directors at Beach and Ball streets. Rumors of a Vickers Maxims or Bethlehem consolidation were not discussed. The board then re elected officers Charles H Cramp president Henry W Cramp vice president and treasurer and Charles S Taylor secretary.

William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company Beach Ball Streets Vickers-Maxim Cramp Company Charlies H. Cramp Thomas Dolan Edwin 8. Cramp Clement A. Griscom Henry Leligtan William H. Barnes Henry W. Cramp Samuel Dickson Morton McMichael Bethlehem Iron and Steel Company Charles H. Cramp Charles 8. Taylor R Way

Judgments Entered In Common Pleas Court

Judgments were entered in the Common Pleas Court listing several cases and amounts. Notable entries include Girard Loan Company versus Laura Coolatt for 122.25 and FP A Poth & Bons versus Michael Conway and James Blount for 800. Also A Pan An EE Bellevue Building and Loan Association versus Millard Zell and Mary Zell for unspecified sum.

Common Pleas Court Girard Loan Company Laura Coolatt A. Poth & Bons Michael Conway James Blount A. Poth & Son John ¥. Kelly Katie C. List Pote Robert ¥. Prophet Herman F. Prophet Pete Dempsey Samuel McConnell Pan EE Ee Bellevue Building and Loan Association Millard Zell Mary Zell Pera Ifes

Horse Show Focuses On Tan Bark Ring Amid Rainy Day Decline

The horse show centered on tan bark exhibits as rain kept visitors away. Notable entries included E. D. Jordan's Scarlet Letter which won ponies under saddle, and saddle horse prizes awarded to Flashlight and Tandems led by Dumnorix and Baltimore. Several riders from Philadelphia and surrounding counties competed in classes including hackneys, saddle horses, and roadsters, with awards totaling hundreds of dollars.

Evelyn Howell R. B. Strawbridge Carter E. D. Jordan Maud Highland Farm English Hackney Horse Society Philadelphia Montgomery Delaware Chester Elsie Cassatt Oscar Seeley Marion Holloway Katherine Cassatt Mildred Harrison Dumnorix Baltimore R. A. L. Parr West Womens Farm Spring Farm Letort Maplewood Farm Epongee Norval CG. Z. Weber Hambelyte Coleman Freeman Rickell Ch. S Gerkendale Farm Brandon Mitchell Harrison Alarm Frederick Steven Po. Banda T S T s—First Prize $100, Mrs. Stanton “Ehots Sisebhot H. H. Good W. L. Elkins Theresa B. m Foxwood Alexander van Nest Royal Turk Curryi Brillant Gerkendale Rand Belmar B. G William Whitney Kitchener Kopelia

Mayor Ashbridge Goes on Brief Vacation

Mayor Ashbridge left the city with his family for a short trip. Secretary Morrow could not disclose locations and said the party is likely resting at the Philadelphia Yacht Club near Eesington. Director of Public Safety English is away. the group is expected back Monday.

Ashbridge Morrow Public Safety English Philadelphia Yacht Club Eesington

Negro Hanged for Assault in Towson Morning

Wiley Kirk, an 18 year old Black man, was hanged at Towson in the morning for criminal assault on a woman reported in Baltimore. The act occurred prior to the execution and drew attention from local authorities.

Baltimore Wiley Kirk Towson Morning

Typhoid Epidemic Over in West Philadelphia Says Colonel Good

Colonel J Lewis Good chief of the Bureau of Health declares the typhoid outbreak in West Philadelphia has subsided with only five new weekly cases. He ties causes to heavy rains and sewer issues while supporting filtered water and future plant readiness to curb typhoid.

Philadelphia J. Lewis Good Bureau of Health West Philadelphia Waring Havana Schuylkill Belmont Haddock J. Madison Taylor Pine Street Philadelphia Times Taylor Roxborough

Wagner Electric, Mustard Answer Westinghouse Patent Suit

In U S circuit court yesterday Wagner Electric Manufacturing Co and its agent John Mustard filed an answer to Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co bill in equity alleging infringement of patented electrical distribution improvements. The defendants challenge the patent’s validity citing prior invention by William E Sawyer and Thomas A Edison.

Wagner Electric Manufacturing Company John Mustard United States Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company William &E. Sawyer Thomas A. Edison

Judge rules for Singer in High-arm Philadelphia Singer case

Judge Dallas filed an opinion in the United States Circuit Court in favor of Singer Manufacturing Company against Ida K. Hipple. The suit sought to restrain the defendant from selling sewing machines marked High-arm Philadelphia Singer. Singer claims the use of Singer infringes its longstanding rights dating back about fifty years.

Dallas United States Circuit Singer Manufacturing Company Ida K. Hipple Philadelphia Singer

Common Pleas Court Dismisses Suit Over Railroad Bonds

Common Pleas Court No. 1 dismissed the equity suit by Carrie B Kilgore and others as executors of Simon P Kase against George Burnham and others. The court held the proceedings lacked merit in fact or law and favored the defendants with a period to file exceptions. The case involved bonds of the Danville Hazleton and Wilkesbarre Railroad used as security for money borrowed and later leased by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.

Common Pleas Court Carrie B. Kilgore Simon P. Kase George Burnham William P. Henszty Edward Longstreth John H. Converse Edward G. H. Williams M. Baird & Co Danville, Hazleton and Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Railroad Company Danville Road

Claims for False Arrest Against Officer Morris

James Monteith files suit in Court No 1 seeking damages from Samuel Morris of the Thirty fourth district for alleged assault and battery and false arrest. Monteith says on Sunday April 28 he stood on his doorstep when the officer, without cause, arrested him and struck him in the face before dragging him away.

James Monteith Samuel Morris Thirty-fourth District Monteith

Writ of ejectment against Charles B. Gross in lease dispute

Elizabeth Wilson filed a writ of ejectment from the Common Pleas Court against Charles B. Gross at the northwest corner of Vine and Frazier streets. The case alleges Gross violated lease terms by tearing down a sale sign on May 2.

Elizabeth Wilson Charles B. Gross Vine and Frazier Streets Common Pleas Court Gross

Adjudication in Scott estate in Orphans Court

Judge Ashman in Philadelphia Orphans Court filed an adjudication in the Anna D. Scott estate under Philadelphia Trust Company as trustee. The will residues go to Mrs. Scott and four children. after Mrs. Scott’s February death a codicil provision affected the distribution. The case notes balances of 2,175,940.38 principal and 8,165.12 income, with distributions to be scheduled.

Mrs. Bickley Fidelity Trust Company James P. Scott Edgar T. Scott Mary D. Scott

Caspar Wister Estate Adjudication Award Made

Judge Ashman in Orphans Court adjudicated the Caspar Wister estate. The balance of principal totaling 63,705.88 was awarded to Horace H. Furness surviving trustee under the will. The trustee also holds real estate and mortgage interests as part of the trust estate.

Ashman Orphans’ Court Caspar Wister Horace H. Furness

Licenses Withdrawn From Retail and Wholesale Liquor Trade

Ten retail liquor dealers one wholesale and two bottlers granted licenses for the coming year failed to pay the required fee and must close. Affected locations include Francis J Callaghan 1825 Moyamensing Ave Patrick Brogan Fifth St and Washington Ave Frank Butterworth 950 Swanson St Joseph Querol 927 S Sixth St Charles A Johnson 330 S Nineteenth St James Tallan 24th St and Fairmount Ave Allen B Warren Mantua Ave and Union St 8 Norman Van Meter 3301 Richmond St John Flanagan Ninth and Ellsworth St Anthony Loftus Ninth St and Snyder Ave Weger Brother bottlers Eleventh ward D F Shull & Brother Market St

First Ward Francis J. Callaghan Moyamensing Avenue Second Patrick Brogan Fifth Street Washington Avenue Frank Butterworth Swanson Street Joseph Querol South Sixth Street Seventh Ward Charles A. Johnson South Nineteenth Street James Tallan Fairmount Avenue Allen B. Warren Mantua Avenue Union Street Norman van Meter Richmond Street John Flanagan Ninth Ellsworth Anthony Loftus Ninth Street Snyder Avenue Jere Smith & Bro Market Street Weger Brother Northeast Corner Buttonwood Streets D. F. Shull & Brother

Wills Heard In Probate Hearings For Multiple Estates

Register of Wills indicates Frederica Schemm estate valued at 106000 to granddaughter Louisa Mussing minus 1000 in small bequests. William H Abbott estate over 350000 with 250000 in real estate leaves widow Sarah G Abbott and son Yarnall Abbott as executors. Other probates include Lucy H Shober Siepetics 108500 Emma A Buckley 6800 Eliza Huston 3100 George Wa Pine 2500 and Sophia Stringer 100 left to Penn Widows Asylum.

Register of Wills Singer Frederica Schemm Peter Schemm Niagara Falls Louisa Mussing William H. Abbott Sarah G. Abbott Yarnall Abbott Carlin Lucy H. Shober Siepetics Emma A. Buckley Eliza Huston George Wa Pine Sophia Stringer Penn Widows’ Asylum

Court Notes on Charter Changes and Public Works

The court authorized amendments to St Matthew's Church charter and Mary J Drexel House provisions forming a Board of Managers. A personal injury suit by Charles B Ryan against contractor Christian Dear claims injury from an unprotected Lehigh avenue excavation. Assessors appointed to fill vacancies in Common Pleas Court. The Pennsylvania Railroad was allowed to acquire land at Twenty third and Filbert with bond secured damages.

St. Matthew's . E. Church Board of Trustees Charles B. Ryan Christian Dear Lehigh Avenue Miller Street Ey Ted Common Pleas Court Robert Buchanan John McCrory Edgar Wright Moses Porter Pennsylvania Railroad Company Twenty-third and Filbert Streets Twentythird Street Filbert Street Schuyill River

Obituary notes for Brigadier General Thomas Wilson and others

Retired U S Army Brig Gen Thomas Wilson died Thursday night in a New York hospital. Born in Washington DC about 75 years ago, he graduated West Point in 1853 and served on the Western frontier and in the Civil War including Lee's surrender. Also noted are the deaths of Dr John L Freny on Staten Island aged among oldest physicians, Mrs Catharine Prettyman 80 and Rev C W Pretden, plus William E Andrews former Albany resident and long-time Ga Gon any B official.

Thomas Wilson United States Army New York General Wilson Washington, D. C West Point Army of the Trues Catharine Prettyman Cam C. W. Pretden Del William E. Andrews Payers Ga Gon

Henry E. Perrine Dead Leader in Buffalo Business Circles

Henry E. Perrine, a prominent Buffalo businessman and father of Sing Grover Cisvend, has died. The obituary notes his long career and public standing.

Henry E. Perrine Buffalo Sing Grover

Marriages in City Registry Include Several Couple Listings

Marriage licenses issued include William H. Forgy and Auote Harry Solliday with Jennie Hollan, Charles Milbourn and Marguerite Williams Hearp, J Tarmer and Mary A. Kelly, Stephen Pederke and Aona Wilkus. Death notices not detailed in readable text.

William MH. Forgy Auote Harry Solliday Jennie Hollan Charles Milbourn Marguerite Williams Hearp J. Tarmer Mary A. Kelly Stephen Pederke Aona Wilkus

Bid List of Named Pairings Appears in Record

A lengthy sequence lists numerous paired names such as Edward J. Patterson with Kenegan John P. Lane and Elizabeth Feaster, William T. Ryan with Anna B R Malseed, Thomas D. Alexander with Ida V. Bowen, Michael J. Warren with Agnes Hughes, and others. No narrative context or action is provided.

Edward J. Patterson Kenegan John P. Lane Elizabeth Feaster William T. Ryan Anna BR Thomas D. Alexander Ida V. Bowen Michael J. Warren Agnes Hughes William Barger Melinda Price Benjamin Cohen Hannah Stelmbers Michael J. Brown Martha J. Clowley William A. Curry Margaret G. Dixon James M. Mason Elizabeth J. Hines Frederick C. Mergard Julia Platzer Harry Grossmiller Rosie

Local Marriages and Obituaries Recorded in Camden NJ

Notices list May 1901 weddings including Duffey Johnson Miley Gorden Littlejohns Hardiker Mussick Kellum Love and Wards Woods with dates and church venues. also obituaries for Margaret Woods and Jane Yates with funeral details and cemetery info.

Percate South Franklin Street W. A. Ferguson D. D Pone Il M. EB Wil AM H. Gorden Mary B. Jattlejohns Hardiker- Mussick Scott M. EB James B. Hardiker Minnie W. Mussick Kellum Love W. H. Burrell J. Francois Kellum Lily Camden N. J. Woods Margaret John Woods Anthon Mary Maher County Tipperary Ireland Callowhill Street Cathedral Cathedral Cemetery Bethlehem Allentown Yates Jane P Samuel W. Yates South Thirteenth Street Mount Moriah Cemetery

Death notices list numerous Philadelphia residents

A long list of death notices and obituaries with names and addresses appears, including Bauer Annie at 239 Christian St and many others such as Bears Harry 424 Pitewater St, Bloom Fannie 523 Kater St, Boyd Rhoda 4212 Ludlow St, Boyle Sarah A 3827 Spring Garden, Bradley Margarette 215 Fore St, Brown Margaret J 1812 N 28th St, Burn Katherine Sprague Ave, Burnett Sarah K 1438 N Camac, Caughlin Mary E 1110 8 29th St, Cavend Pauline 1834 8 2d St, and numerous others. Funeral details follow for several individuals, with service times and burial locations at various churches and cemeteries.

Bauer Au Annie Christian Bradley Margarette Fore St Brown Margaret J N. 28Th St Katherine Sprague Ave Gtn Burnett Sarah K N. Camac Caughlin Mary E Cavende Pauline Cumming Barthold Utah St Cuthbert Nora Vine St Dawson George P DE Camp John C Oak Lane Dickson, Olive Pene St Dufford Laura 19Th Jackle Worentips Grimes A Charles F T. És Senzle Viola LACE Ist E. Price Aceman H. W N. 16Th St LA Geica Katherine L Salter LE Y George N. Mascher St Low Oe B Allen's Lane BOE Oegeg Whey Cose Sc Excesiss Aerocece LOWEY Albert W W. Cor Mary W Trenton N. J Pilla Tierssa Carpenter Pollard Melvina R Ban- Scheddoffer Henrietta A Schoffield Susanna Schreck George Wood St Scott Amanda 34Th Spriggs Sarah A Latona St Turner William Nami Annie Nettle Anna Vineland O'Byrne May E Curtford St Owens Girard Ave Pantarella Antoni S. 9Th St. Oo Porte Julius N. Orianna St Rhoads Jacob Cheltenham Peace Aia & Yeager James Market St Young Alice C Federalsburg Zimmer Linzle N. Orianna Zimmerman

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