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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1897

Page

8

Hunting a Lost Mine on Silver Islet in Lake Superior

NEGAUNEE Mich June 12 An expert diamond drill runner George B Mitchell has been asked to lead a recovery of the rich Silver Islet vein just north of Isle Royale The work could decide millions in wealth as the old mine once yielded vast silver from a thin underground vein and was swallowed by Lake Superior after a blast flooded the openings If successful the mine may again make its owners millionaires according to long time miners and local authorities

Negaunee Mich George B. Mitchell Silver Islet Isle Royale Mitchell Comstock Lode United States Lake Superior Mr. Mitchell Calumet Hecla

Favorite Steamer to Run to Augustine Park on Delaware Bay

The propeller steamer Favorite, chartered by Augustine Park owners, will operate from Augustine Park to the Delaware Bay resort this season as a popular down-the-bay excursion.

Augustine Park Delaware Bay

Damrosch Orchestra Draws Big Crowds at Willow Grove Park

Damrosch's orchestra has proven wildly popular at Willow Grove Park with daily matinee and evening concerts. The tri weekly schedule features symphony nights soloists nights and operatic nights drawing crowds despite unseasonable June weather. The park offers electric fountain improvements and pleasant scenery along the old York road enhancing the visitor experience.

Damrosch New York Symphony Orchestra Willow Grove Park Amrosch Babee Old York Road

Birch Auction House Opens In New Bicycle Rooms

The Birch Auction House completes preparations at its new rooms at the northeast corner Twelfth and Arch streets. Mr HE S Birch, a prominent figure in local arching circles, secured cramped quarters and built a spacious second floor display area. Bicycle racks are arranged to give visitors a clear view of wheels to be auctioned weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, with sales to highest bidders.

Birch Auction House Twelfth Arch Streets HE. S. Birch Securin

Wes Perfect Resort Details in Ocean City New Jersey

Wes Perfect describes a resort in Ocean City New Jersey praising its natural beauty and moral standards, noting liquor prohibition and a permanent foundation. It highlights superb fishing boating and bathing, plus commodious hotels and fine cottages. Access is via Pennsylvania Railroad Market Street Ferry and South Jersey R R Royal Blue Line.

WES Perfect Ocean City New Jersey Pennsylvania Railroad Market St. Ferry South Jersey R. R Royal Blue Line

Robbed on the Street Pocket Book Snatcher Stole $750

Miss Delia Lally of Barker & Starbird, 56 Bromfield street Boston cashier, was robbed on Devonshire street this afternoon. A thief snatched a green CAB containing $485 and New England Trust bonds totaling $750. The young woman fainted. the suspect fled.

Boston Mass Delia Lally Barker & Starbird Bromfield Street New England Trust Company Devonshire Street

Wilmington Dramatic Club Stages She Stoops to Conquer

The Wilmington Dramatic Club delivered a creditable performance of She Stoops to Conquer at the Opera House last evening. Cast includes Sir Charles Marlow Willard Hall Porter Young Marlow William S. Hilles Mrs Hardcastle Henry P. Scott Tony Lumpkin Alfred I. DuPont Hastings Joseph Hilles Stingo Harlan G. eoet Charles M. Curtis Simon Pobeohnston Theo Andrew G. Wilton Jr Mat Murgins J P Nields Jack Slang Robert Scathereee Aminadab FBE Walker Kate Hardcastle Mrs Alfred DuPont Constance Neville Mrs Charles Mt Curtis Maid Miss Martha Robinson Mrs Hardcastle Miss May Canby.

the Times Wilmington Wilmington Dramatic Club Opera House Sir Charles’ Marlow Willard Hall Porter Young Marlow Williams. Hilles Simon Po Beohnston Theo Andrew G. Wilton Jr Mat Murgins J . P. Nields Jack Slang Robert Scathereee Aminadab Fbe. Walker Kate Hardcastle Alfred DuPont Constance Neville Charles Mt. Curtis Martha Robinson Hardcastle

Hotel resort advertisement for H R Rhinesmith and Idley Park Hotel

H R Rhinesmith of New Bloomfield Pa promotes mountains scenery boating and fishing access and a remodeled house with reasonable rates in a descriptive circular. H B Rhinesmith proprietor. Idley Park Hotel offers a delightful suburban resort with large lawns ample shade unsmapped cuisine and proximity to Broad Street Station with moderate terms. Address Sam L Lewis.

H.r Rhinesmith New Bloomfield H. B. Rhinesmith Idley Park Broad St Sam'l H, Lewis Adirondacks Edgewood Inn Star Lake Pr. O Oswegatchie Damaclattre Inglehart & Brown

Down to Old Ocean Republic to Resume Cape May Trips

The steamer Republic, a four-deck palace vessel, will begin daily Cape May trips starting June 23. A redesigned deck, sun rain protection, new theatrical company, expanded orchestra led by Harry M. Lemisch, and special amusements mark opening week. Round trip fare is seventy five cents. The Republic departs Race street wharf at 7.30 each morning.

Pier 8 North Wharves Philadelphia Augustine Park Chester New Castle Park City New York Republic Cape May Friends of the Republic Frank D. Coyle Harry M. Lemisch The Race Street Wharf

Pennsylvania News Notes

Thirteen young women graduated from Allentown College on Friday. Children’s Day will be observed in churches statewide today. The Chester Pipe and Tube Works at South Chester will resume operations tomorrow. Diphtheria and scarlet fever among Wilkes-Barre children are declining. State district trade shipments show a big year over year increase. Mayor Black signed the Chester bond reissue ordinance. Rev. Eneas McLean died at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. Harrisburg council favors curfew ordinance with two votes for. Dr. John H. Miller joins National Military Hospital staff in Dayton. Mrs. Michael Louski travels with her 15-month-old babe seeking her faithless husband, now in Scranton. On the Lancaster turnpike near Brookside Berks county, Charles H. Wesley was injured after a collision and being run over. United States Fish Commission agents inspect streams to learn how they thrive and plan summer stocking.

Allentown College Chester Pipe South Chester Wilkesbarre Black Chester Eneas McLean Presbyterian Church Chill Moses Taylor Scranton Harrisburg Common Council John H. Miller Harrisburg Hospital Te National Military Hospital Dayton Michael Louski Lancaster Turnpike Brookside Berks County Charles H. Wesley United States Fish Commission

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