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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1901

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4

State's Money for Normal Schools

Harrisburg June 7 The House alone met as the Senate adjourned. A Senate bill linked to the Pittsburg Ripper bill was reported. A final passage vote on the first appropriation bill failed due to lack of quorum. The House then limited votes to majority measures. Final passage approved appropriations of 260000 to State Normal schools and 1500 to promote uniformity of U S legislation. A list of reported appropriation bills for hospitals homes and social services followed with multiple amounts and institutions named.

Harrisburg House Senate Municipal Corporations Committee John Mann Trust Commonwealth Pennsylvania Commissioners United States Lackawanna Hospital Scranton Children's Home Lancaster Erie St. John General Hospital Allegheny Pair Oaks Ass Hospital Wara Philadelphia Phila Incurables Lock Haven Hospital Ebin Iuse Children’s Aid Society Chambersburg Waynesburg Hospital Tal Grove City College Mercer County Allegh York Washington Hospital St. Christopher's Hospital Friends’ Home Robert Packer Hospital Espace Corveenagons State Line Sanitary Board e+ee Northern Hiladelphia Eny Rosella Aa Pittsburg DUR Hess Srkaaia'y Gas

Bills approved by Governor Stone in Harrisburg

Governor Stone in Harrisburg approves several bills from the Legislature. The measures include defining park use for railroad purposes and arrest powers for professional thieves, plus licensing plumbers in second class cities, street railway police, township street improvements at their expense, and repealing 1866 Susquehanna township supervisor election authorization.

Harrisburg Stone Susquehanna Township Dauphin County

Delaware County Prohibition Ticket Nominations

Special to The Philadelphia Times from Media June 7 The Delaware County Prohibitionists nominate Charles Palmer for Recorder of Deeds Joseph Tennell for Register of Wills Thomas Kirk for Director of the Poor and list delegates Gen Yarnall Palmer Smith Disbrow Burney and others with alternates including Rev Burns Ferguson Johnsons.

Delaware County Philadelphia Times Delaware Register of Wills Joseph Tennell Middletown Corones C. C. Ferguson Moores Thomas Kirk Newtown Gen. S. Yarnall Media Charles Palmer Chester C. W. BR. Smith Lansdowne Lewis B. Disbrow Colwyn Key C. H. Burney Swarthmore Arthur Shirley Rev C. H. Burns

Pennell Leads in Bedford GOP Primary Fight

In Bedford county Republican primaries E. M. Pennell appears poised to win the nomination as voter turnout surges across Crawford county influenced by a hot judicial contest. Longenecker and Jordan hope to narrow Pennell’s lead in yet to report districts while Thropp supporters back Pennell.

Pennell Bedford Philadelphia Crawford County Bedford County E. M. Pennell Longenecker

Aldermen and Constables Face Court Scrutiny in Duryea Case

Special to THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES from Wilkes-Barre June 7 reports alleged schemes by Aldermen and Constables to file fictitious criminal cases to obtain county funds. Testimony before Judge Lynch forms the basis of a petition to remove Justice R. Motiska from Duryea, with the Governor asked to vacate the office amid irregularities.

Philadelphia Times Wilkesbarre Lynch R. ©. Motiska Duryea Motiska

Lebanon Centenarian Die s After Work Injury at Furnace

David Gantz a centenarian Negro died from injuries at Lebanon furnace works where he helped construct the plant over fifty years ago. A mold in the pour pit fell on his head while at work yesterday causing the fatal injury.

Philadelphia Times Lebanon David Gantz Gantz

Reading foreman killed by falling derrick at Shippensburg

Charles Riener of Reading, foreman of the stone masons for the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, was killed when a large derrick fell this afternoon. His skull was crushed and neck broken, witnessed by two of his sons. Samuel Freet of Shippensburg was also struck and seriously injured.

Philadelphia Times Shippensburg Charles Riener Reading Philadelphia Samuel Freet

Recorder Mott's Successor Takes Office in Boranton

W L Connell was yesterday appointed Recorder to succeed James Andes and took office this morning. He named Mark A J his stenographer and secretary Cones vehenek to discuss the art of removals in Boranton on June 7.

Recorder Mott Philadelphia Boranton James Andes Mark A. J Stenta Cones Vehenek

Lancaster Conductor Amos K Brown Killed in Yard Accident

Amos K Brown a Pennsylvania Railroad freight conductor was struck by a care in the railyard early today and died instantly. He was aged years and resided in Columbia.

Lancaster Amos K. Brown Pennsylvania Railroad Umbia

Child Smothered the Post Hole Tragedy Reported

Special to Tee describes a fatal accident in Media Pennsylvania where a child fell head first into a post hole while playing. Authorities would investigate as a county incident and note the boy’s identity as a son of Ford.

Philadelphia Aodrem the Arkbash Ford

Postmasters Appointed in Presidential and Fourth Class Posts

The Post Office Department announced several fourth class postmaster appointments across Pennsylvania and Maryland including D. M. Butterbaugh in Burlington and A. I. Selman in Watersville. Presidential appointments named John J Jenkins in Edwardsdale Nanticoke Samuel Powell Pittston and Willam J Peck in Pittston for Pennsylvania as well as George L. Clark Morristown and John Thompson Woodbridge in New Jersey. The town of Decker in New Jersey will change its post office name to Sussex.

Pennsylvania Buington Maryland A. I. Selman Watersville Edwardsdale John J. Jenkins Nanticoke Samuel Powell Pittston Willam J. Peck New Jersey Morristown George L. Clark Woodbridge John Thompson Post Office Department Deckertown N. J Sussex

General Strike Threatened on Lehigh Valley Rail Road

Firemen in the Lehigh Valley Railroad threaten a general strike in Pittston on June 7. Grievance committees demand an additional fireman for the pushers hauling coal and freight over the mountains. Croton shops report many engines crippled and the few operational are poorly manned. No response yet from the old line.

Philadelphia Times Pittston Lehigh Valley Croton

Girl Ella Flam Missing Near Nome Mines

SHAMOKIN June 7 Ella Flam eleven years old vanished from guardian A R Settler's Excelsior home last night. Search efforts cover valleys and mountains with no trace found. authorities fear she fell into a local mine breach in the area.

Gifl Nome Philadelphia Times

Women to Vote In This Election

Wilmington June 7 Women property owners will vote in a narrow election for members of the Board of Education. Candidates unopposed in several wards include J. Horn James P. Carter H G Buckmaster John Valmer Jr William G Baugh Francis J McGovern. Contests listed in other wards include James H Green Bernard Donahoe Lewis B Morrow James H Morgan Robert Fraim Mordecai Barnes John Schaeffer John White Robert Adair Townsend Miller J W Shaffer George L Norris.

Philadelphia Times Wilmington Norrow Board of Education First Ward J. Horn James PD. Carter H. G. Buckmaster John Valmer, Jr William G. Baugh Francis J. McGovern Second Ward James H. Green Bernard Donahoe Lewis

Husband Penitent Wife Unforgiving

Walter Daniels of Newark forged his wife’s name to a check and fled with their son to the North after securing the funds He later returned to Newark and surrendered the child Then he disappeared when his wife refused to aid his forgery arrestending the incident with his penitent surrender

Philadelphia Times Wilmington Janes Walter Daniels Newark

Boy Awarded 15000 for Electric Injury at City Electric

A special jury in the Superior Court awarded Frederick Strattner a damages verdict of 15000 for the loss of his forearms caused by an October electric burn in the Wilmington City Electric Company meter gallery. The company is expected to appeal.

Philadelphia Times Wilmington Superior Court Frederick Strattner Wilmington City Electric Company

Coroner's Jury Clears Motorman in Memorial Day Accident

The coroner's jury ruled Motorman Benson not to blame in the Memorial Day crash on the People's Railway. Joshua Gillman leaped from the car window and Elmer Jones was crushed between cars.

Philadelphia Times Wilmington Joshua Gillman Elmer Jones People's Railway Benson Gillman Jones

Delaware News Notes Highlights Local Governance And Events

Wilmington councilman Prince A. Mousley is elected president of the Brandywine Gun Club. Gov Hunn appoints Sen Benjamin A. Groves as Commissioner of Schools for New Castle county. New Castle area rain causes farm damage. Wilmington principals form Round Table to join the National Educational Association. Nazareth Church women plan a festival to aid Dover Conference Academy debt. Dover Library Club to repeat Maypole dance June 14 near Dover. Walton & Whann Company in receivership. 12 1/2 percent dividend proposed to creditors. Benson Hardesty joins Dickinson honors, to teach at Cape Girardeau Normal School. Gillon and Welsh held on bail in Norristown after oak brass journey incident. Reuben Friedel to graduate Brown, sail to Philippines as teacher. Wilmington Board of Trade nominates officials for Port Wardens. Delaware Pharmaceutical Society announces officers for counties. Epistle: James Dey Day observed at Little Creek Arch with Rev R H Lewis and James Erroll to speak on Wilmington Conference Academy funding.

Prince A. Mousley Wilmington Brandywine Hunn Benjamin A. Groves New Castle County Arnold Naudain New Castle Wilmington Public Schools National Educational Association Women Nazareth Methodist Episcopal Church Dover Conference Academy Dover Library Club Manlove Hayes Dover Walton & Whann Company Benson C. Hardesty Representative Hardesty Prederica Dickinson College State Normal School Cape Girardent Chester Gillon George Welsh Norristown Saxse Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Reuben F. Friedel Viola Brown University Rhodesland San Francisco Philippines Friedel Wilmington Board of Trade W. D. Dimmock Charles W. Pusey George M. D. Cann Charles 8. Robb Tatnall Warner Howard T. Wallace A. G. Mc« Causland William W. Lobdell The Delaware Pharmaceutical Society J. T. A Younger W. Taylor New Castel Henry MebDaniel Kent T, Nmersley Sussex Oscar Draper F. W. Fenn Little Creeh Arch R. H. Lewis James Erroll Wilmington Conference Academy

Wonderful Courage From Cassell’s Magazine

A historic act of valor by a French regiment under Colonel Walhubert at the Simplon pass. Facing Austrian entrenchments and a deep chasm, they used a felled tree as a bridge under heavy fire. One by one they crossed, with the first two men killed as they stepped onto the improvised bridge.

Walhubert Simplon Pass

Baltimore reader notes on Chicago prophet Elijah claim

Mr Meddergrass laughs at a Chicago man claiming to be the prophet Elijah while eating dried mackerel. He jokes about how fakers would corner fame and the country would learn the lesson from such acts.

Mr. Meddergrass Baltimore American Chicago Prophet Elijah

Deal to Hold County Offices Sparks Testimony

K B Hunter testified that Edward Kester and Henry Becker deposited 2000 pounds as a forfeit to back a deal that installed fourteen almshouse employees for a year. Plaintiffs sued for April salaries. Alderman awarded 600 pounds. The suit starts a yearly series as new appointees face pay disputes.

Philadelphia Times Pottsville K. B. Hunter Merchants’ Bank Shenandoah H. B. McCool Edward Kester Board of Directors of the Poor Henry Becker Schuylkill County

Striking Reading workers form river camp on Schuylkill

Three thousand Reading Iron Company workers begin a sit in camp on Frita's Island in the Schuylkill below Reading. Organizer Flynn leads the effort with a plan to live cheaply in tents as strike conditions continue. The first meal features chickens from supporters as the camp accelerates.

Philadelphia Times Reading T. S. Fiyon Reading Iron Company Frita’s Schuylkill River Flynn

New Christian Society Secretary Appointment

SHIPPENSBURG June 7 J W P Woodside assistant secretary of the Y M C A at Lebanon has received a unanimous call to the general secretaryship of the Shippensby Association to succeed W Y Hays who has accepted a call to Xenia Ohio

Philadelphia Times Shippensburg J. W. P. Woodside Young Men's Christian Association Lebanon Shippensby Association W. Y. Hays Xenia

Funeral of Senator Stewart's Mother in Shippensburg

Mrs Eunice Wilson Stewart widow of Dr Alexander Stewart and mother of Judge Stewart of Chambersburg Senator Alex Stewart of Scotland and Mrs John H Craig of Reading was buried today in Shippensburg July 6 according to the report each line ends with a period.

Stewart Philadelphia Times Shippensburg Eunice Wilson Stewart Alexander Stewart Judge Stewart Chambersburg Alex. Stewart Scotland John H. Craig Reading

Broken Axle Triggers Freight Wreck Near Shamokin

A broken axle caused a Philadelphia and Reading Railway freight to derail near Shamokin. four loaded cars were destroyed and the crew escaped by jumping to safety.

Philadelphia Times Shamokiln Philadelphia and Reading Railway

Lomady Faces Fresh Accusation from Wife in Zellner Case

In Wilkesbarre on June 7 police pursued Professor A. K. Lomady who figured in the Zellner case in Allentown. Lomady's third wife, once Mrs. Je W Freeman, resides in this city and says he deserted her.

Lomady Philadelphia Times Wilkesbarre A. K. Lomady Zellner Allentown Je W. Freeman

Killed by a Trolley in the Dark

Alan Gar rettson of Plymouth township near Norristown was run over and killed instantly by a car on the Norristown and Chestnut Hill Railway shortly after midnight last night.

Philadelphia Times Norristown Alan Garrettson Plymouth Township Here Norristown and Chestnut Hill

Woman drinks laudanum over unrequited love

Lizzie Pike of New Kingston swallowed three tablespoonfuls of laudanum at the American House in Mechanicsburg after an unrequited love. Doctors saved her life.

Philadelphia Times Carlisle Lizzie Pike New Kingston American House Mechanicsburg

Burglars Foiled by Sleeper Station Agent

NORRISTOWN June 7 Burglars fled after shots scared them from a depot at Iron Bridge on the Perkiomen Railroad as Station Agent Brownback slept through the attempted break in.

Philadelphia Times Norristown Robters Iron Bridge Brownback

Local Officials Elected and Indictments Quashed in Chester Area

Dr Francie Rabin of Perkiomenville elected physician at Charity Hospital Norristown. Chester Board of Education reorganized electing William L as president and David Rose as secretary. A G Bradley and Senetey junk dealers had indictment quashed over alleged illegal material handling. court deemed statute unconstitutional. Borough council and Philadelphia ties noted with local governance disputes.

Francie Rabin Perkiomenville Jefferson Medical Coth Philade Bia Charity Hospital Norristown Chester Board of Education William Power David F. Rose Secreta L Chester Delaware Erie Glen May Philadelphia Teeterdey Park

Sousa's Final Willow Grove Shows Stir Philadelphia Rail Talk

Sousa's last nights at Willow Grove stir local interest as trains to Philadelphia and Reading run frequently. The bustling schedule highlights swift departures and continued performances drawing rail and music enthusiasts alike.

Sousa Willow Grove Philadelphia Reading Adyt

Catholic High School List For Graduation Exercises

On Thursday at 10 a m the Roman Catholic School will hold its annual graduation exercises in the auditorium at Vine Street. Archbishop Ry will preside with Rev Nevin F Fisher directing. Thomas J Byam M D will deliver the address to graduates including Bayer Bergman Boyd and many others from Our Lady of Mercy St Elizabeths St Bridget s Immaculate Conception Visitation St Johns Evan gelists Sacred Heart St Patrick St Paul St Michael s and more with names such as Carroll Cleary Collins Doran Fanning and Kelly among the attendees.

Road Vine Streets Archbishop Ry Nevin F. Fisher Thomas J. Byam Joseph Anthony Bayer Our Lady of Mercy Henry John Bergman St. Elizabeth's Robert Aoraiss Boyd St. Bridget’s Brsanel Anthony Burns Immaculate Conception Thoman Joseph Carroll Visitation John Alexius Cleary Annunciation James Joseph Collins St. John the Evangelist’s Joseph French Devine Sacred Heart John Francis Doran St. Patrick's Norris- Nenatine Lageis Pannatius Loyola Dudley St. Paul's Francis Joseph Fanning Francis Com St. Alphonsus Henry John Bulger St. Matthew's Conshohocken Commercial Joseph Robert Burke John Patrick Cooney St. Ann's William Bernard Dunn St. Francis de Sales George Mooney Francis Aloysius Malpartes St. Michael's Edward Michael Smith St. Ann‘s

Swarthmore College Commencement Week Opens

Swarthmore College begins commencement week with class suppers and a baccalaureate sermon by W. J. Wilbur. The 35 member class will hear orations by Percival M. Fogg Edith H. Janney and Mark Thistlethwaite. John K. Richards Solicitor General will give a key address. Fellowships announced include Lucretia Mott to L Winifrid Rogers and Joshua Lippincott to Mary Gray Leiper. Philadelphia attendees and Swarthmore Preparatory School ceremonies noted. Dean Josiah H. Penniman of Penn delivers the principal talk on college devotion.

Swarthmore Swarthmore College W. J. Wilbur Percival M. Fogg Pennsylvania Edith H. Janney West Virginia Mark Thistlethwaite Indiana John K. Richards United States Lucretia Mott L. Winifrid Rogers Corry Joshua Lippincott Mary Gray Leiper Wallingford Swarthmore Preparatory School James R. Balbridge Margaret D. Leiper Edna Price Jane Pene Margaret Craig Wil Frank Bramwell Geddes William Darrybath Harry Wm. Knight Frederick B. Terrell Josiah H. Penniman University of Pennsylvania

State College to graduate largest class in college history

State College will hold its forty first annual commencement next week with fifty one graduates the largest class in the college history Dr Lawrence M Colfelt of Philadelphia will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday The graduates include Grace Mabel Alexander Centre Hall Albert Miles Centre Hall Charles Heyd Bassler St Thomas William Harkness Backhout State College and many others from Centre Hall Arney Oswego N Y Wayne Saxton Titusville Lancaster Philipsburg Bellwood Bellefonte Harrisburg and Williamsport among the named graduates concerted to be honored white garb and caps in the ceremony

Philadelphia Times State College Lawrence M. Colfelt D. D Philadelphia Grace Mabel Alexander Centre Hall Albert Miles Arney Charles Heyd Bassler St. Thomas William Harkness Backho Thomas el Pases Tdubois Reuben Jas Rdper Vacmerelle Alfred Stevensgow Bellwood Robert Olin Glenn Aul Collins Haldeman Marietta Charles Miller Harris Bellefonte Sara Bertha Harter Harry Clayton Heaton Woodment Harry Joseph Hunsicker Lehighton John Hunsicker, Jr Lebanon Willis Alden Ishler Joseph Paul Ritenour Uniontown Harris Abram Robbins Goshen N. Y Joseph Dravo Robbins Robbins’ Station James Coburn Rogers Hefoite William Fay Ross Williamsburg Joseph Shirk Ruble Robert William Salisbury Pittsburg William Marion Schaure Selinsgrove Tony Scholl Williamsport Cha Franklin Sir Mechanicaburg Willard Aaron Smith Philipsburg George Johnston Stuart Boalsburg

Wilmington Conference Academy Commencement Week Schedule

The Wilmington Conference Academy will begin commencement week with a baccalaureate sermon on Sunday by Rev. Alpheus S. Mowbray of Tome Memorial Church Port Deposit Maryland. An evening sermon will follow in Wesley Church by Rev. Morris Watson Prince of Dickinson College, with a vesper service in the Academy Hall.

Wilmington Conference Academy Philadelphia Times Dover Alpheus 8 Mowbray Tome Memorial Church Port Deposit Wesley Church Morris Watson Prince T. D Dickinson College Academy Hall

Metzger College closes with organ recital by Thompson

Commencement exercises at Metzger College end with an organ recital by Misa Cornelia Thompson of the faculty assisted by Mrs. T B Angell of Harrisburg. Alumni Association officers elected include President Miss Clara McKeehan Carlisle and vice president Milas Cannon Bridgeville Del. recording secretary Mia Frank Parks Harrisburg and corresponding secretary Miss Bowers Carlisle.

Carlisle Metzger College Misa Cornelia Thompson T. B. Angell Harrisburg Clara McKeehan Milas Cannon Bridgeville Del Mia Frank Parks Miss Bowers Sara Biddle

Hunn to Address Military Graduates

Wilmington events announce Governor Hunn will speak at the Wilmington Military Academy commencement Wednesday morning. A Sunday sermon by Rev Thomas A McCurdy LL D precedes exercises. A 3 30 p m competitive drill and 8 30 p m declamation contest occur the day before.

Hunn Philadelphia Times Wilmington Wilmington Military Academy Central Presbyterian Church Thomas A. McCurdy

St Josephs Academy to Close Year with June 19 Exercises

In Bordentown New Jersey on June 7 the closing exercises of St Josephs Academy run by the Sisters of Mercy are set for June 19 with Bishop MacFaul and Rev John Fox of Trenton in attendance.

Philadelphia Times Bordentown N. J St. Joseph's Academy Sisters of Mercy MacFaul John Fox Trenton

German Dialect Comic Parody in Opera Company

Fragmentary OCR shows a comic dialogue mocking a German dialect comedian and a political aspirant. The garbled text references a performer and a bureaucratic figure, with distorted phrases implying mispronunciations and satire.

Flinn Retired as City Chairman in Pittsburgh

Senator William Flinn retired as chairman of the Republican city committee in Pittsburgh. J O Brown was elected to the post with support from Recorder A M Brown and the Bigelow faction. Flinn did not contest and said he seeks more time for personal business. Representative John P McTighe filed a contest from the Sixth ward, to be reviewed by a committee.

Philadelphia Times Pittsburg William Flinn Republican City Committee J. O. Brown Department of Public Safety A. M. Brown Bigelow Flinn Tariff Club J. ©. Brown Brown Senator Flinn Clarence Burleigh Recorder Brown John P. McTighe

Insurgent Movement Seen Dying as Flinn Quits

June 7 Harrisburg reports say Flinn has effectively retired from politics and J. Brown was elected chairman of the Pittsburg Republican city committee to succeed Fitznn. Observers expect Republicans to avoid major conflict at the state convention and Governor Stone declines to comment on a harmony deal.

Philadelphia Times Harrisburg Flinn J. ©. Brown Republican City Committee Pittsburg Fitnn Stone

Beacom Faction Faces Breakup as Rugh Resigns

Beacom faction turmoil grows after Charles A. Rugh resigns from the Controllership inquiry committee. The Beacom minority loses a key member, leaving the county chairman powerless to replace him. Ex-Senator Brown leads the anti-Beacom drive and hints at an independent bid if Brown is nominated. Democrats ready to exploit the rift amid bitter county politics.

Philadelphia Times Greensburg Charles A. Rugh Quay Beacom Brown

Teachers in Annual Session Upper at Prince George County

In Marlboro Maryland June 7 the Prince George County Teachers Institute held its annual session. Notable speakers included Miss Lelia N Patridge of Philadelphia on pedagogy and psychology and State Superintendent Stephens.

Philadelphia Times Marlboro Prince George County Teachers’ Institute Baltimore Washington Lelia N. Patridge Philadelphia Stephens R. W. Sylvester State Agricultural College Richmond State Normal School C. C. Magruder, Jr J. & Fulton State Board of Health G. P. McAney

Swiss Yankee Advertises for Fair Weather Customers

A Swiss tailor in Constance, born in Connecticut, runs an ad warning against bad customers. He rejects potential clients who seek immediate luxury, and his notice, mismatched and garbled, hints at a cautious, self serving approach to clientele.

Constance Switzerland Connecticut Mallee Ban Bard Renee

Neptune’s Sea Parade Sparks Oceanic Rally

The Marine Journal notes Neptune’s spirited speech as he proclaims a lively hockey crowd. The mermaid questions the ride while he whips up his sea horses and rides in a curtained chariot.

The Marine Journal Neptune

Will contest seeks move to circuit court in McPherson estate

Jersey City June. Marshal Van Winkle for Mrs. Eda Muir asks Hudson County Orphans Court to remove the suit to the Circuit Court for jury trial. The judge had earlier named Otto Crouse administrator. Counsel for Baldwin Yale University Christ Hospital seek adjournment as the case is reset to Friday.

Jersey City Marshal van Winkle Eda Muir United States John R. McPherson John A. Blair Hudson County Orphans’ Court Circuit Court Albert ©. Wall Muir Blair District Court Otto Crouse Baldwin Abel. I. Smith Hoboken McPherson John J. Tracey Yale University Edwin A. 8. Lewis Christ Hospital Islair

Princeton Seniors Elected to Phi Beta Kappa

Princeton June 7 Professor Humphries announces that 15 members of the senior class have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Named are Arthur H. Adams Wyalusing Pa William Breckenridge Hoosic Falls NY Morgan Edwards Kingston Pa Edward Glassmyer Reading Pa Charles Gray Camden ND Elroy Headley East Orange NJ Walter Hope Brooklyn NY Andrew Merrick Pottstown Pa Howard Omwake Green Castle PA Gordon Russell Oyster Bay LI Howell White Walton NY James Taylor Walton NY Emery Wilson Bellefontaine OH Edward West Hamilton Square NJ Robert Belmore Chattanooga Tenn.

Princeton Philadelphia Times Professor Humphries Phi Beta Kappa Society Arthur H. Adams Wyalusing William Breckenridge Hoosie Falls N. Y Morgan C. Edwards Kingston Edward Glassmyer Reading Charles 8. Gray Emery J. Wilson Bellefontaine, O Edward J. West Hamilton Square N. J Robert Belmore Chattanooga, Tenn

A Cry for Help and Its Results

John Rutland of 517 Somerset Street Philadelphia was attacked early today after responding to a woman's plea. He found a wagon by the water works with two men and a woman. a man struck him with a bottle, and the trio fled. Police arrested Newton Kates and Robert Dowrick in an Eginen ward saloon. bail set at 500 dollars. The woman who cried for help fled and could not be located.

Philadelphia Times Glouceester City John Rutland Somerset Street Wes Jutland

Mercer County Bible Society Elects Officers

The Mercer County Bible Society annual meeting in Pennington elected officers: President the Rev. Dr. Thomas O’Hanlon of Pennington. Vice President the Rev. W. A. Brooks of Trenton. Secretary Colonel J. S. Reiger of Trenton. Treasurer Hi. M. Voorhees of Trenton. Executive committee includes Rev. J. D. Fox of Trenton, Rev. Thomas Tyack Hights town, Rev. M. J. Buartlett of Princeton, Franklin Dye of Trenton, J. A. FH. Deep of Trenton, A. Opagne of Tennington, and Robert A. Messier of Trenton.

Pennington N. J Mercer County Bible Society Thomas O'Hanlon W. A. Brooks Trenton J. S. Reiger Trenon Hi. M. Voorhees M. J. Buartlett Princeton Franklyn Dye J. A, FH. Deep A. Opagne Tennington Robert A. Messier

Camden Pennsylvania Railroad terminal set for July 4 train service

The Camden terminal of the Pennsylvania Railroad will be ready for train service on July 4. A new ferryboat schedule begins June 28 with four minute service from 6:80 to 9:30 A M. daily, then boats every five minutes until 6 P M, resuming four minute service until 7 P M, then every ten minutes thereafter. Sunday service stays at ten minutes.

Pennsylvania Railroad Camden

Judge Armstrong Named Honorary President of Camden Outing Association

Camden Court of Common Pleas judge BE A Armstrong was made honorary president of the Camden Children's Outing Association. New officers include President Rev. George Horter, vice presidents Thomas H. Davidson Rev J W Grout and Charles Adams, secretary Miss M B E Ledyard, and treasurer J Wilbur McAllister. Horter appealed for funds noting public appeals had failed to meet needs.

BE. A. Armstrong Court of Common Pleas Camden Camden Children’s Outing Association George ©. Horter Thomas H. Davidson J. W. Grout Charlies Adams M. BE. Ledyard J. Wilbur McAllister Association

Woodbury Public Schools Closed and Local Community Notices

The Woodbury public schools were closed yesterday while the Layton public schools held a commencement at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Pastor Johnson presenting diplomas. The Gloucester City Council finance committee met with the Board of Health and decided no general vaccination was needed due to no smallpox cases. Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No. 3 in Gloucester City elected officers led by President Thomas Daly and others.

Layton Public Schools Methodist Episcopal Church Johnson Gloucester City Board of Heart Ancient Order of Hibernians Thomas Daly Patrick Sully George Casey James Stuart Joseph Lynch

Photograph Offer Sparks Recall of Notoriety Tale

In Chicago a Post reporter asks for a photograph for a Sunday feature. A man famed for his son eloping with a variety actress resists notoriety, offering a memory sketch instead before handing over a photo.

Chicago Post

Elopement Wedding Surprises Baltimore Social Circle

John Moale son of Hotel Stamford proprietor and Miss Maysie Boyd wed in a private Atlantic City ceremony after a elopement from Clifton Avenue Walbrook. The couple married at Loygla College with Rev. John A Chester, honeymooning at the Hotel Iroquois. The bride's uncle, J. S. Boyd, confronted the couple at the Iroquois and later offered congratulations. Mrs Moale's father is a Baltimore Trust Company leader with ties to the Crescent Club and Democratic leadership. another uncle is pension agent J Partlett Lloyd.

Philadelphia Times Atlantic City John Moale Stafford Baltimore Maysie E. Boyd William L. Boyd Clifton Avenue Walbrook Miss Boyd Chesapeake Bay Loygla College John A. Chester Iroquois Boyd John South Maryland Steel Ier Moale Baltimore Trust Company J. Frank Morrison Crescent Club J. Partlett Lloyd

Shield of Honor Elects Officers in Atlantic City

The Supreme Lodge Shield of Honor elected officers for the year led by Supreme Master Dr. G. H. Taylor and Judge W. H. Edwards. Meetings will be held in Philadelphia. A law change removed a 2000 death premium, leaving 1000 max and 25 min. In a second item, the yacht Fly rod was stolen from Gardner's Basin. thieves jailed at Avalon, then escaped Sea Isle City after robbing a railroad station.

Shield of Honor Philadelphia Times Atlantic City Supreme Lodge G. H. Taylor West Virginia W. H. Edwards Maryland William T. Henry Charles Sinclair W. F. Strang Camden N. J Edward Hawkes Pennsylvania Flyrod Harry B. Cook Leonard Alger Gardner's Basin Hereford Inlet Avalon Baitzell Tettit Sea Isle City

Gloucester Dives Licenses Cut by City Council

Gloucester City council refused 14 saloon licenses last night widening a crackdown from 58 licenses granted last year to 44 this year. The action targets beach area dives and ends decades of seaside drinking establishments.

Gloucester Philadelphia Times Gloucester City

Newark man steals milk for hunger in New York court relief

Fred Stewart of Newark New Jersey was arrested for taking a can of milk from a creamery at Seventy sixth street and Madison avenue. He said he was en route to Holyoke Massachusetts seeking work and, nearly starving, drank the milk. The court discharged him and arranged a benevolent purse for his aid.

Philadelphia Times New York Fred Stewart Newark N. J Seventy-sixth Street Madison Avenue Holyoke Mass Benet

Elderly man attempts suicide in Bridgeton

Edward Scull aged 80 tried to cut his throat with a penknife last night. His daughter found him in time to stop the self harm. A physician sewed the wound and admitted him to an asylum. His mind is described as unbalanced.

Philadelphia Times

Camden News Notes: Tragedy and Court Actions

An unknown man who died by suicide by stepping in front of a train at Bellmawr on the Atlantic City Railroad was buried in Potter's Field, Camden. In Camden District Court the jury in Linderman vs Standard Motor Company failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. eight removal warrants were granted in judgments, including Cole vs Hoeelve.

Bell Mawr Atlantic City Potter's Field Camden David B. Linderman Standard Motor Company Eigth Cole Vs

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