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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1897
Page
2
Mrs Mary A McNamee of 616 Mifflin Street is said to be cured of nervous dyspepsia palpitation of the heart and vertigo by Munyon remedies in this city.
Mrs. Mary A. McNamee reports relief from nervous trouble dyspepsia and heart attacks after Munyon’s Nerve Heart Liver and Dyspepsia Cures. She says dizziness stopped and she feels cured, plans to treat her daughter likewise. Mrs. Amy Ashman describes grippe induced catarrh and severe head cold ending after Catarrh Remedy and Catarrh Tablets under Munyon’s care. She praises complete relief and urges others to try Munyon cures.
Eminent doctors at your service free for catarrh and throat or lung complaints. Call for a free trial local treatment. We positively cure catarrh with personal letters answered and free medical advice for any disease.
The John Ericsson, built for the Baltimore and Philadelphia Steam Boat Company, slid into the Delaware amid crowds at Neafie and Levy. Mayor Hooper and other Baltimore officials witnessed the christening by Mary Helen Cadwalader. The three deck ship measures 209 feet by 24 feet by 10 feet 6 inches with triple expansion engines and electric lights, offering passenger and cargo space plus a first class library. The company plans contracts with royal firms to improve service by retiring slower steamers.
A man registered as H. A. Yorke of Leamington England claimed to be heir to the Earl of Hardwicke. He left for Glenwood Springs after cashing checks at the First National Bank of Trinidad, which were repudiated. Tradespeople and clubs were duped, and authorities seek Yorke and his baggage. he may be in San Francisco.
Andrew Graham of 1019 Hamilton Street was held in custody yesterday by Magistrate South to answer highway robbery charges. John Henry of 2850 Herman Street attended a downtown theatre Friday night and, after the show, dozing on a doorstep at Eighth and Vine streets, was awakened by Graham and a companion attempting to rifl pockets until Policeman Jackson of the Sixth district arrived and arrested Graham.
A detailed roster of speakers and instructors for the Norman Cha tavua at East Stroudsburg includes State Superintendent Nathan C. Schaeffer and deputy Henry Houck, Dr. BEB White on Psychology and Pedagogy, Miss Lelia Patridge, Apgar on botany, Dr. Hyde on Pompeii, Deane on Arithmetic, Miss Edmund on child study, and lectures on Art Expression and History and Biography, with faculty from the Normal School and local leaders contributing readings and entertainments.
Describes thousands in a despondent state unable to sleep, eat, or work. Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla provides pure blood, cures nervousness, restores appetite, strengthens the stomach, and increases overall vigor. Also said to cure scrofula humors, boils, and eruptions from impure blood and fortify against summer effects.
In Common Pleas Court Judge Beltler refused to approve amendments for St Peter's German Evangelical Lutheran Church West Philadelphia. The proposed change would ban English in services, aiming to lock in German language, which the court said violates public policy and the English language used in the state. The petition to approve the amendments was denied.
Hannah Keane 84 died of pneumonia at her Lancaster avenue home after several days. Her demented brother George 81 was the sole other occupant. Neighbors and a visiting friend had tended to her, while the estate valued at about 28 000 dollars included real estate and personal property. Keane had no will but wished her brother inherit, with letters of administration anticipated.
Edward Scull, 88, resident of Atlantic City at 135 North Missouri avenue, died after taking chloral and morphine last night. Despondent from ill health, he had not worked for a year. He left a wife and two children. His suicide followed an evening routine and a period of seeming fainting before death at 9 am.
Senator Aldrich left Washington by physician order for absolute rest at his Rhode Island home. He has suffered indigestion and dysentery since the tariff debate, and his return to the Senate is uncertain though physicians expect a possible return by mid next week.
Six candidates were ordained yesterday at the Cathedral with Bishop Prendergast officiating in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Five seminarians from Overbrook Seminary named Kavanaugh McCullough Monville Keane Clarke and one from the Congregation Mission of Germantown Vincent Piper received the priestly vows and robes.
The annual Temple College art display opened yesterday and shows advances over prior years. Charcoal drawings are strong while water colors oils and china decorations appeal with color and value. Mechanical and architectural drawings are a feature supervised by Miss S McGarvey and R Doughty.
Policeman Thomas F. Morrison of the Sixth district was commended for heroism on June 1 on Thirteenth street above Market. He leapt to the heads of a heavy furniture wagon driven by runaway horses, preventing probable loss of life.
Heirs contend the late Charles Myers estate, valued at 125000, should be probated. Cape May County Orphans Court heard testimony in Cape May Court House with Mrs Mary DeRoche and Mrs Stacy Wilson shown small legacies. Judge Douglass postponed until June 23 for further Ocean City hearing as witnesses remained uncalled.
Vienna reports the death of Privy Councillor Von Falke aged 72. He formerly served as Director of the Austrian Museum of Art and Industry. The obituary notes his long tenure and contributions to culture and museum work in Austria.
A mother should guide daughters to health and strength in a womanly way. Unhealthy neglect risks lifelong weakness and disease. Letters to Dr. Pierce offer free advice on self care at home for feminine ailments. His Favorite Prescription is claimed to cure obstinate weakness and support expectant and nursing mothers.
In Chester at 2:30 a.m. George Wallace shot at a second‑floor intruder in a fur nishing store location. The burglar leapt from a third‑story window, ran through streets, and escaped with a limp. Police believe the suspect, who wears a sprained hand, may be the man who robbed William Nelson’s home earlier.
EB T Singer of Chicago probes the death of his father BR N Singer, who died after a fall from a moving Pasadena streetcar. Remains sent to Lockport NY for interment. five months later reburial found traces of poisoning. Singer son suspects foul play linked to estate.
The Fern has sailed from New York for Fortress Monroe. Lt Col Lewis C Forsyth retired as deputy quartermaster general. Senor Dupuy de Lome visits Assistant Secretary Day at the late Department. Secretary Long amends navy yard hiring rules to favor late war veterans. Eight more veterans are reinstated in the Interior Department. The Raleigh meets the Cincinnati at sea. Cincinnati heads home via Gibraltar.
Denver reports the death of William H. Karn of Leadville from yellow fever in New York quarantine, ending one Colorado prospecting party. Other members Thomas Quayle of Aspen, Frank O'Keith and William Hahn of Leadville died in Bolivia. A second four-man party left Colorado. only William Hurley survives, ill in New York quarantine. Karn’s father, distraught, disappeared from Buffalo, NY, since Memorial Day, feared to have killed himself.
June 12 report from Berlin states new U S Ambassador Andrew D White was received in audience by Emperor William and formally presented his credentials.
Judgment notes recorded yesterday in Common Pleas Court show Jesse Lukens & Bros. against John Berner for 2468.91 dated July 8 1891 and Williams against Elmer J Williams for 1700 dated May 11 last payable in one day. Another judgment entered for want of defense in Proper vers Patrick Collins against George L Collins who survived John J Collins, copartner in a firm with ongoing claim of 19474.39 plus interest.
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