Opening Day at the Sanitarium Red Bank
The Sanitarium at Red Bank opened for the 1897 season with hundreds visiting the grounds. John F. Smith and the Elizabeth Monroe Smith boats ferried children, a nurse supervised play, and a noon soup is served free. The event highlights the association’s effort since 1877 to provide seaside outings for poor children, supported by Reading Railroad and donations, with admissions and trips detailed from last year’s report.
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Sanitarium Association
Red Bank
George D. McCreary
John F. Smith
Elizabeth Monroe Smith
Windmill Island
Delaware Channel
Reading Railroad Company
Board of Managers
Association
Monroe Smith
Eugene Wiley
Edward H. Rowley
William B. Atkinson
William H. Ford
Charles Thackara
James D. Winsor
John F. Combs
Samuel Y. Heebner
Alfred ©. Harrison
Wiliam T. Jack
Harry H. Wiley
Phbit-Hasi Shoes Offer Comfort and Value
A local shoe retailer promotes a perfectly fitting footwear option, claiming comfort, style, and durability. Phbit-Hasi Shoe Stores at 12 and 14 South Eighth Street and 41 North Eighth Street advertise a large stock of shoes, guaranteed, with a season’s fresh assortment sold at half regular price.
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South Eighth Street
North Eighth Street
Low Rate Excursions to Washington from Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces low rate Sunday trips from Philadelphia Broad Street Station to Washington D C and return on June 6 and June 20. Fares are $3.40 Philadelphia $3.25 Chester and $3.00 Wilmington with two sleeping cars each direction and trains depart 2 10 AM and return 11 PM.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Washington
D. C
Broad Street
Chester
Wilmington
Levering Acquitted in Quarter Sessions Court
John Levering was acquitted yesterday before Judge McMichael in Quarter Sessions Court No 2 of assault and battery with felonious intent on Theresa Marr larceny of a receipt and obtaining $10 by false pretenses.
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McMichael
John Levering
Theresa Marr
Monument Unveiling Honors George Ross in Lancaster
Lancaster Historical Society prepares to unveil a ten foot pyramid monument on the site of George Ross home. Figures include Governor Hensel and Congressman Brosius with Miss Blanche Nevin reading a poem. Ross, last signer of the Declaration of Independence from the Pennsylvania delegation, is remembered as statesman lawyer and patriot.
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Lancaster County
George Ross
John A. Coyle
Brosius
Hense
Blanche Nevin
Lancaster
Rossmere
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Castle
Pennsylvania Assembly
Philadelphia
Congress
Ross
Court of Admiralty
Concerts at Willow Grove Planned by Damrosch
Conductor Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra will present weekly symphony nights on Mondays at Willow Grove Park with half the program from masters. Wednesdays feature soloists, Fridays operatic nights, and daily concerts continue with high standards. an electric fountain will enhance the mood.
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Walter Damrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
Willow Grove Park
Jan Koert
Geo. Otto Fritzsche
Franz Xavier Reiter
Paul Miersch
Louis Kloepfel
D. Mohnhammer
Europe
Damrosch
Mrs Louis A Von Hoffman Dies in Monte Carlo
Mrs Louis A Von Hoffman widow of L Von Hoffman & Co senior member died in Monte Carlo on May 80 from complications after cataract operations on both eyes. Born Miss Athenais Grymes of New Orleans she leaves a Baroness Von Stumm and another who is widow of the Marquis De Mores. Burial planned in Cannes France.
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New York
Louis A. von Hoffman
L. von Hoffman & Co
Monte Carlo
von Hoffman
Athenais Grymes
New Orleans
Baroness von Stumm
Marquis de Mores
Cannes
France
School board approves new division and staff moves
The Board of Education committee granted permission for a new division in Bellevue and Tacony schools and approved appointing an assistant to the Cambria School principal at 37 per year. The industrial arts committee met briefly for routine business.
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Board of Education
Bellevue
Tacony
Cambria
Two Men Indicted for Murder of Samuel A Heins
The grand jury yesterday returned a true bill charging Faul Otto Taylor and John B Coombs with the murder of Samuel A Heins. The indictment states they wounded Heins on May 3, from which injuries he died May 8.
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Faul Otto Taylor
John B. Coombs
Samuel A. Heins
Heins
Doings of a Daughter of Eve on Linen Collars and Cravats
A late 19th century style note describes linen collars and varied cravat fashions. It covers mannish cravats for blouse and gown motifs, hunting stocks in cottons, and delicate options in lace, silk, or chiffon to achieve immaculate throat dressing and fashionable neckwear.
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Madras
Bedspread and bureau scarf with rosebud embroidery directions
The article describes making a bedspread a scarf and a matching bureau cushion using white muslin and pink silk for rosebud embroidery. Leaves and stems are outlined in dark green silk with outline stitches. Edges are hemmed with pink silk and finished with white lace.
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Bureau
A Common Cause of Button Relief for Summer Attire
A lively tip for women to simplify hot weather wear. The piece notes how multiple cuff and collar button sets can save time by letting laundresses swap parts in and out from a box. It highlights new stud options the size of dimes in silver gold or enamel and mentions cuff sets in link style.
French Farmers Drive 50 Miles In Rain For Market
The writer notes French farmers travel long distances in wet weather to reach markets. They cover 40 to 50 miles with tarpaulins over loads, horses sheltered, and waterproof coats on. In contrast, such behavior is rare in the United States.
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France
United States
A Bridesmaid's Duty And Shoe Custom In Wedding Cheer
The article discusses the bridesmaid duty of fitting shoes for the bride, noting size differences and practicalities. It describes breaking in sturdy walking boots, morning wear for certain shoes, and occasions for tan, leather, kid, cloth-topped, and satin footwear across day parts.
Sunshiny Woman Graces Everyday Life And Hope
A string of light notes extols the sunshiny woman as a cheerful constant in home and society. The piece praises her smile warmth and resilience, describing her as a mental bracer and joyous presence guiding families through mood and misfortune.
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Legion
Cook
Financial Bureau
Rest and Routine for Working Women in Afternoon Bath
Advice urges women to schedule a two hour block for relaxation including a bath and a rest an hour before dressing. It notes a midday ten minute nap can be easier for workers and claims a timed wake up after a nap leads to reliable sleep after the bath and dressing.
Earliest European Tea and Coffee Cups Contact
The Jewelers' Circular notes tea cups entered wide use after tea’s spread in Europe while coffee cups followed later with first European dates in Venice 1645 Paris 1659 London 1652 and Leipzig 1604. It recalls oriental coffee cups lacked stems or handles and that Chinese porcelain arrived in the mid ages but mainly as vertu.
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Europe
Constantinople
Venice
Paris
London
Leipsic
Germany
China
Fragrant cones for refreshing aroma from roasted ingredients
A recipe for fragrant cones to scent a drawing room uses cascarilla bark gum benzoin styrax yellow sanders alibauum charcoal nitre and tragacanth. The substances are powdered aged mixed into a paste with mucilage then formed into cones and dried in a hot oven.
Dairies and Drugs: A Milkman or Dipper’s Dilemma
A famous exchange recalls a man selling a watered cream product daily while inspectors stay silent. The speaker questions whether this makes him a milkman or a druggist.
Veil fashions across nations for the summer season
The article surveys veils from Parisian to American styles, noting cream appliques, velvetine meshes, black and cream chantilly sprigs, and washable fabrics. It highlights white tulle and dotted veils as popular summer options and praises veils that suit bright colors and daily wear.
Hair styling tips for face shapes and stature
The guide advises hair dressing to suit face shapes and height. It covers round narrow faces with side collars and neck fullness, sharp features with no top crown line, low to crown fringe balance, narrow dresses for round or broad faces, high styling for tall or stout figures, and cautions for enhancing stature.
French Adopt English Teagown in Paris Fashion
The French have adopted the English term teagown for the garment known by that name, noting its significance as a key feature of the Parisian wardrobe. The piece highlights cross language fashion influence in Paris.
Teagowns in White Crepe de Chine With Gold Embroidery
The description highlights late mode teagowns with white crepe de chine fabric bordered by gold embroidery. A white moire waist ribbon in Eton style, Jabot front, a grand black velvet collar embroidered with wildflowers, and cream lace sleeves are noted. Teagowns rarely change, though modistes offer charming designs. A French woman claims she never feels shabby with a fresh teagown and topcoat.
Capes and Skirts Offered at New York Prices
A buyer in New York viewed 422 Capes and Skirts and notes sharp price reductions. Capes include oil-like fabric at 59 cents sold as 1.50 value with trimmed collar. 75 cents for black habit cloth with satin ribbon trim. Skirts feature Cheviot at 58 cents valued 1.50, plus all wool serge at 1.75 valued 3.00, noted as well-fitting and stylish.
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New York
Remnant Day Silk Skirt and Fabric Sale
Remnant Day offers 75 brocaded Silk Skirts and 44 percent yard widths at 4.00 to 5.00, with Organdies Dimities and Lace Stripe fabrics at deep discounts. Lace Linen and French Hair Cloth bargains, Cambric, German Hair Cloth, and Rustle Taffeta sold at reduced prices for today only.
Philadelphia Plans for Postal Congress Delegates Entertainment
Philadelphia officials move to host International Postal Congress delegates arriving Saturday in a six hour visit. Postmaster Carr discusses arrangements with the Mayor as Ex- Minister William Potter pledges support and funds. Citizens volunteer efforts to ensure memorable hospitality, aligning with past national city entertainments. The party travels from Washington, via New York, to Atlantic City before returning.
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Postal Congress
Washington
Philadelphia
Carr
Italy
William Potter
International Postal Congress
American Medical Association
United States
Congress
Vienna
Berne
Paris
Lisbon
Washingon
New York
Atlantic City
Tours by Pennsylvania R R Temptation for Summer Travel
A heavily illustrated two hundred page volume from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company offers detailed route descriptions with costs and visit options. An index guides readers to desired destinations and a large map shows service across the St Lawrence to Michigan and Tennessee.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
St. Lawrence River
Michigan
Tennessee
Waterspout Hits Jasper Nebraska Area Flooding Roads
Reports from Jasper a town six miles northeast say a waterspout struck last night. The Great Northern track for miles is two feet under water and most culverts and bridges are washed out. Crops damaged greatly.
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Sioux Fallls
Jasper
Here
Great Northern
Gloucester county louse plaque rises as residents faced fines and notes
In Gloucester county Albert Young of Williamstown was fined $3 by Justice Paulin for disorderly conduct in Glassboro. The Glassboro High School commencement occurs tonight with nine graduates. General Howell Post of Woodbury plans to attend the Atlantic City encampment on June 10. Theodore J. Green of Hightstown has declined the Woodbury principalship. Thieves stole two watches and clothing from homes in Woodbury. Bridgeport Board of Education elected Theodore Fleetwood principal Annie Flanagan Abbie Justice Chassie Owen and Lou D Thompson. A census lists 441 scholars.
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Gloucester County
Albert Young
Williamstown
Victor Simons
Woodbury
Board of Education of
Bridgeport
Theodore Fleetwood
Annie Flanagan
Abbie Justice
Chassie Owen
Lou D. Thompson
Netter Celebrates Twelfth Anniversary of Philadelphia Wine Firm
Henry H. Netter the Philadelphia wine merchant marked the twelfth anniversary of his business at 704 and 706 Market Street with events on the first and second of the month. A Pacific Coast transplant twelve years ago he built a reputation in pure California wines and brandies and operates distilleries in Eddington Pennsylvania and Union Town Kentucky. Netter champions trade unity and freight-rate improvements for Philadelphia wine dealers.
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Henry H. Netter
Market Street
Philadelphia
Mr. Netter
Pacific Coast
California
Eddington
Uniontown
Netter
New York
Readers' Notes and Queries on Legal Nuances and Historical Events
A compilation of letters discussing the 1863 draft riot in New York, Monmouth Rebellion’s end in 1685, impeachment of President Johnson, betting rules, plumbing advice, and banking etiquette. The questions span legal technicalities, factual clarifications, and everyday guidance.
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New York
TIMES
C.R. B
the Express Company
Duke of Monmouth
Charles II
Sedgemoor
James E Os
Monmouth
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Morse & Townsend
John Forney
Tillie May Forney
Cape May
James Elverson, Jr
Marion Manola
Shoemakers
Marks Bros
Capes
St Marks Bros
Shelburne
R.R
Across the Delaware
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