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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1897

Page

5

Relief From the Alien Paupers Bill Aimed at Pennsylvania

Harrisburg reports the joint committee findings on aliens in state institutions. The 18 month inquiry cost about 3000 dollars and cites swelling burdens on taxpayers. A bill modeled after other states seeks to curb alien paupers and improve citizenship standards, potentially saving millions.

Pennsylvania Commonwealth the Times Harrisburg Patriotic Societies Clarence F. Huth Shamokin The Patriotic Order Sons of America D. R. Smith Laurelton B. K. Focht Union Perry M. Lytle Huntingdon Frank Comly Montgomery John Pascoe Lehigh Staples Luserne John J. Coyle Schuylkill Christian C. Kauffman Lancaster William H. Hyde Elk Huth Smith Hastings Senate House West Tate Minnesota Massachusetts New York Rhode Island New Jersey

Mark Twain Reported Near Poverty in London Fund Launched

The New York Herald started a $1,000 fund to aid Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain. Reports say he faced heavy debts after failed ventures and a publishing firm crisis. A London view notes his sorrow after his daughter's death and ongoing financial strain.

The New York Herald Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain London Tom Sawyer Charles L. Webster & Co New York Webster Clemens Gents Virginia City Enterprise

Fire damages three buildings in early morning blaze

A dwelling at 1332 Tahasa street owned by Mrs. Katherine Stewart suffered about 200 in damage from an early morning fire of unknown origin, arousing occupants who were alerted by a watchman. The John Bower & Co smoke house at Twenty fourth and Brown streets burned about 800 in damage, also from an unknown origin. Mrs. Myers dry goods store at 1013 Oxford street was only slightly damaged when pods near a stump caught fire and spread to the exterior.

Katherine Stewart Tahasa Street John Bower & Co Twenty-fourth Brown Streets Myers Oxford Street

Changed Her Mind About Postum Beverage Choice

A woman recounts reconsidering coffee after bitter experiences and praising Postum Cereal as nourishing and delicious. She notes initial trials, a few poor batches, and a lasting decision to quit coffee and tea, reporting improved well being. Cushman Bros. Co. of New York is cited.

Cushman Bros. Co Hudson St New York

Lebanon Valley College Commencement Week Events

Graduates at Lebanon Valley College Annville were welcomed by President and Mrs. Bierman after reunion night. Bishop Kephart delivered the baccalaureate sermon in the college chapel and Rev Brane spoke at the Bible Normal onion event. Commencement is set for Thursday morning with conferral on ten graduates.

the Times Lebanon Lebanon Valley College Annville B. Benjamin Bierman EB. B. Kephart Baltimore C. LB. Brane Leganop

Marriages and Deaths Notice Thread

Philadelphia area obituaries and marriage notices dated June 1897 list multiple individuals with residence details, funerals, and interment plans across streets such as Iseminger, Christian, North Seventh, and Holy Cross Cemetery, including families like Alcorn Anderson Davis Kin sports and Bowker. Names include Patrick Gallagher, Ellen Barry, Vincent Baginski, George Davis, Mary Lindsey, and many others with church Mass times and burial locations noted.

Alcorn J. K. Miller James Henry Alcorn R. Alcorn Philadelphia Anderson Reiss Basture Street William B William J. Anderson Adelphia Misa Adaline Reiss Hellertown Pennsylvania Camden—Cunningham Cincinnati Ohio F. Mansey Horace Amden George N. Davis West Virginia Kinsports Grant Williamson— McMullen William Sterrett Thomas Williamson Irene McMullen Wishart Booz Franklin Street E. BE. Burriss John BE. Wishart Bertha Booz Patrick Doran Christian Street Maas St. Charles’ Church Holy Cross Cemetery Bowker Lamberton N. J William H. Bowker Pointville Methodist Episcopal Church Boyd Sophia M Thomas Boyd Cambridge Street Mount Vernon Cemetery Bren George Frederick Cheka A. Bren Iseminger Street Thirteenth Ritner Streets Brown Walter Thomas Harriet B John K. Brown R. R. Bringhurst North Elev Ith Street Callen Municipal Hospital John Frank Catharine Callen New Cathedral Cemetery Condron Kate Catherine Dennis Condron Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality Sacred Heart League Hugh Condron North Seventh Street St. Edward's Church Collom Delanco Herbert A Andrew FA Mary J. Collom N. J. Cooke Harry John H Kate Cooke South Thirteenth Street Dennis Mount Holly Elsie May Dennis Franklin B. Dennis Rancocas New Cathedral Dougherty James Annie Dougherty Wyansing Avenue Downey Edward Downey Buttonwood Street Biddle Street St. Francis’ Church Dukes Edwin W. Dukes Dunn John Dunn Sears Street Elliott Edward L John F Luley R. Elliott Tree Street Fleming Thomas Sarah Fleming Carlisle Street Fluck Telford Aaron Gga Gallagher Patrick Gallagher Elijah B. Goldsborough Richmond Street Fernwood Cemetery al. Malachi Thedral James M. Henbbereons Perald Stree Soea Slater Baie Jone We Peace Kurtzschenkel Atharine Kurtzechenkel North Fifth Saree St. Peter's Church Most Holy Redeemer Bert Pany A. Lambert William Ry Elizabeth Lambert Aneral Tongey Church Street Bridesburg Leibrandt Ane Charles Leibrandt East Snaquehanna Avenue Green Mount Cemetery Lewis John W. Lewis Powean Avenue Lindsey Swain Street St. Francis' Church Cathedral Cemetery Lugcas Ann Timothy Lucas Palethorp Street Thirty-third Ward Church of Our Lady of the Visitation St. Mary's Cemetery Gloucester Knox Street Chelten Avenue Germantown McElwee Eliza Robert McElwee Wallace Street McGarrigle William Sarah John McGarrigle South Tenth Street McGlone Chestnut Mill John J Johanna MecGlone James J. McGlone Main Street Evergreen Avenue Chestnut Hill McGuigan Francis M Maggie McGuigan Sarah McGuigan Fernon Street Church of the Annunciation Mckernan Mary Patrick McKernan James Patterson Ashburton Street McMahon Mary Ann John McMahon County Clare Ireland Indiana Avenue St. Veronica's Church Holy Sepulchre Forest Excelsior Casper Maag Morrell Street West Philadelphia Mars Helen F Join Mars Lancaster Avenue Masterson Malinda John Masterson Beach Street Church of Immaculate Conception Miller Old Ladies Rebecca Miller State Road Wissinoming O'Brien Anna Patrick J Catharine O'Brien Oelock Marion Street Owens Maurice Patrick Mary Owens Hunter Street Loucester City Parr Susan William Parr William H. Scott School Lane Wayne Avenue Patterson James H Isabella Hamilton Patterson North Twenty- -seCon Mount Moriah Pickering George W Amelia C. Pickering Locust Street Camden Evergreen Cemetery Prospect Street Roxborough St. Mary’s Cemetery Schombert Frederic J Frederick C. Andre Schombert Henrich North Sixth Street St. Bonaventura's Chare Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery Lancaster Shaw Walter G Albert Mary Shaw Marsden Street Northwood Cemetery Smythe Catharine Arthur G. Smythe North Fifty-third Street Sparks Benjamin D. Sparks B. Frank Sparks Broadway Lizzie Charles Staley Philetus A. Stevens Marston Street Twentrelehth York Streets Wood Strang Elmer Mary Eulse Jape Gaiden

Sharpless Brothers Dress Fabrics Ad

Sharpless Brothers advertise 30 inch wide fast color dress fabrics not sold for less than 65c or 75c. The ad promises newest colorings and this season’s latest styles. A dress in the Chestnut Street window displays the material’s prettiness and effectiveness.

Chestnut Street

Summer Underwear Sale Promises Deep Discounts

A vintage advertisement lists reduced prices on women and men garments. Fine white cotton vests with silk straps, gauze vests, silk ribbed vests, and lisle union suits mark substantial cuts from regular 25¢ to $1 ranges. Also includes Balbriggan shirts, drawers, and children's wear with many items halved or more.

Oneita Union

Summer Silks and Waists at Deep Philadelphia Sale

A Philadelphia store bills a summer silk and dress fabrics sale with Japanese Silks at 29c to 39c per yard, Printed India Silks 28 to 50c, Black Merveilleux at 79c, and discounted Shirt Waists from 75c to 1.00. Lappet Lawns and Madras waists drop to 75c to 1.50, and muslin underwear items including gowns and corset covers are heavily reduced. Also offered are covered wash boilers at 45c.

India

Obituaries and notices from Chestnut Street era

Various death notices and funeral services listed for June 9 to 18 1897 including Elizabeth Warnick Matilda Watson Ellen White Annie Whittington Margaret Wildman Ellen Wilson Harriet Young and more. Also contains ads and notices for lectures mental training and local services and products. Contains details of funerals addresses and interment locations. plus dividend notice from Wellbach Light Co and various advertisements.

Ann. McCullough Charles McDevitt M. McElwee MccGarrigle William McGlone John J McMahon A. McKernan Mary McNichol Daniel Maag Mars Helen Masterson Malinda Brien Wens Maurice Parr Susan Patterson Gence MH. Pickering John. Rhodes Courtlandt Scherf Elmer P. Hombert Mount Moriah White Riverton N. J Ellen M. White Stephen W. White Henry and Catharine Seibert Broad Street Station Philadelphia Pessi Agree St. John's Church Whittington Annie Joseph Whittington Joseph McCarkell Thomas R. Patton, Jr South Eighteenth Street Wildman Ellen J. M. Wilson John MacLean South Nineteenth Street Young Harriet C Nathan Young North Fourth Street Wellbach Light ¢ R CO Drexel Building Phila Edward C, Lee

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