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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1897

Page

3

Talk of the Day in New York City

New York chatter spans Chauncey Depew Jr illness to Anna Held Paris visit and Lyman Abbott’s Trinity critique. A horse accident at Tarrytown tests Mrs Sheppard's team while East Side gossip follows Silver Dollar Smith’s first ride in a horseless carriage and urban spectacle downtown.

New York City Mademoiselle Anna Held Evans and Hoey Horace Porter la Belle France America London Trouville Paris New York Fair Anna Jonah Lyman Abbott Plymouth Church Brooklyn Abbott Henry Street John O'Brien Morris Tekulsky Pat Divyver Nick Brown Marty Miner H. Clay Miner Grand Street East East Side Essex Street Bowery Third Avenue Houston Tommy Bradley Joe Schulum Pete Essex Market Pat Connelly Poverty Hollow Abe Spring Dot Schmidt Gloistein Schlum Silver Dollar

Ministerium Adjourns as Directors Named for Seminaries

The Lutheran Ministerium at Lancaster elected G. F. Krotell and E. H. Pohle as New York Ministerium directors. It approved using 15000 of 22000 from a West Philadelphia sale toward Mount Airy Seminary debt and loaned the remainder to the synod. A long list of trustees and board members for Muhlenberg College Orphans Home and related bodies was announced.

Lancaster Lutheran Ministerium G. F. Krotell E. H. Pohle New York West Philadelphia Mount Airy Seminary Synod Theological Seminary W. F. Weskotten H. Grahn F. Krotell J. A. Zeiss M. Horin William H. Staak Philadelphia Jacob Fregley Pottstown C. D. Norton T. H. Diehl Allentown H. Beates Muhlenberg College E. Ochenford D. D J. D. Schindel F. J. Schantz G. Spieker J. L. Becker E. B. S. Shimer A. Stanley Ulrich Lebanon F. E. Meily A. W. Potteiger Reading Trustees of Orphans’ Home Henry Lehmee Norristown Cassell Germanown Board of Education Board of Home Missions 8. Laird William A. Schaeffer S. A. Repass B. W. Schmauck A. W. Poltteiger F. P. D. Miller Soluble J. Wash Miller T. Saeger Joseph A. Bremer C. Opp Bethlehem Reuben Winters, Sr Orsford A. B. Walp Quakertown G. Endlich William H. Staake J. H. Wolf H. P. Miller C. R. Lantz G. A. Endlich Evangelical Lutheran Frederz ConfremAton Kensington St. Paul's Carondale Church of the Advent New York City Zion Evangelical Church Franklin Street Boe

Red Letter Day for Graduates at Central High School

The Broad Street Theatre hosted the class day exercises for Central High School’s Class of 1897 with Edwin Chase Emhardt delivering the salutatory and Herbert Langfeld reading the class history. J J Jones prophesied for the class while Paul Rosenwey Jr. read the class poem and Lewis Bremerman presented the class gifts. A crowded audience of 2,500 witnessed humorous presents and the announcement that caps and gowns would be worn at commencement.

Broad Street Central High School Edwin Chase Emhardt Herbert S. Langfeld Paul Rosenway, Jr J. J. Jones L. W. Bremerman Emhardt Paul Rosenwey, Jr Lewis W. Bremerman William Andrews Allison Roberts Alexander Beggs, Jr Elliott Edwin Bell William Biggerstaff Howard Valentine Bullinger Aaron, Leinbach Deeter John Morris Dredger, Jr Herbert Fox Rees Jones Fresconi Frederick Giroux Thomas Stewart Harris Joseph Reppard Hayward Carl Henry Hirzel Herbert Sydney Langfeld Albert Griffith Miller Norman Wallace Sharp William Henry Welsh, Jr Charles Fischer Sladen Oscar Clifton Staley Thomas Alexander Teal James Andrew Walker le Roy Isaac Walker Emil Walliser Charles Jacob Wells William Herbert Welch Jobn Wilkinson, Jr Thomas Rawlins Adams DeWitt Dukes Barlow Harry Cattell Bay Harold Elwood Beatty William Knowles Bellows Dillwyn Parrish Blakely Charles Blum Julius Samuel Blum Benjamin Allen Brooks Ralph Burnett Dale Henry Thomas Eastwick

Certificates for Graduates at Northeast Manual Training School

The Northeast Manual Training School held its annual commencement at the Girls' Normal School in Philadelphia. Principal Willard and orator Professor Joseph French Johnson addressed graduates as Avery D. Harrington awarded certificates. a crowded assembly praised the day with music and decorated halls. The class officer list and the 50 plus graduates including Ambler, Bartholomew, Brush, Child, Frowert, Garrison, Koch, Pfeiffer, Rothermel, Stringfellow, Strouse, and others were announced.

Girls’ Normal School Thirteenth Spring Garden Streets Northeast Manual Training School John B. Falkner Germantown Willard Joseph French Johnson Wich Professor Johnson Cuba Johnson Avery D. Harrington Samuel F. Stringfellow Stanley J. Child Charles C. Brush Chas. . Pfeiffer James B. Ambler Harry J. Koch Samuel H. Frowert Julian A. Tobias James Burnett Ambler William H. Ambler, Jr Walter C. Arrison Theodore Eugene Ash Lin Wynne Bartholomew Francis D. Batchellor Warren C. Batroff Edwin F. Bayha Joseph 8. Beckman Lester Bernstein Ceodore Biswanger John Briggs, Jr Joseph Brinton Arles C. Brush George W. Buzzard Sidney Buckley Edwin D. Cassel Stanley G. Child Lewis Edward Coles Edwin Dyer Dalling Howard H. Dalton Jonathan R. Fox William 8. Garrison William B. Goenther Howard D. Henry Myron Caren Ernest G. Hoffsten Charles Hucker, Jr William Jeffries, Jr Walter Thompson Karcher Harry Justus Koch Charles L. Kuen Benjamin F. Moore Franklin Stewart Nelson Lewis L. Newmayer John J. Otto Henry J. Paulus Charles G. Pfeiffer Harry R. Rittenberg Daniel Raymond Rothermel Harry Earl Rothermel Franklin Frederick Schauer August C.schmid Thomas Nebinger Scholey Philip Hichborn Spear Clarence Stratton Samuel Franklin Stringfellow Louis Strousse Julian A.bias Evert Verbeek Francis V. Westermaier Alf M. Wolf John R. Wolter

Johns Hopkins Graduation Highlights Women Firsts at Commencement

Mary Secord Packard of New Jersey, a Vassar BA and Johns Hopkins medical degree trailblazer, led the procession at the university’s commencement in McCoy Hall. President Gilman lauded the medical school’s progress as Ira Emmsen gave the principal address. The Woman's College conferred diplomas on 43 graduates with Harvard’s John Fisk delivering the history address. Goucher announced two $500 foreign fellowships to support European study, with several named scholarships and honors awarded to Woman's College students and alumnae.

Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Mary Secord Packard New Jersey Vassar College Johns Hopkins Gilman McCoy Hall Iraemsen Woman's College United States John Fisk Harvard Goucher Mabel C. la Barre Centenary Collegiate Institute Hackettstown N. J Florence I. Cohen Wyoming Seminary Kingston Florence Vitrine Frost Helen Bancroft Ireland Florence Peebles Bryn Mawr College Lilly G. Kollock University of Pennsylvania Bloomfield- Moore Foundation M. Zoe Busaiey Bryner College

Helping Her Wonderfully Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad

Mrs Elizabeth Kulp of Plymouth Meeting Pa testifies Hood s Sarsaparilla relieved her rheumatism and boosted appetite strength and flesh She says her daughter gains with the blood purifier s aid and would not use another medicine for the same purpose Remember

Plymouth Meeting Hood Elizabeth Kulp

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier

An era advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and tonic. It claims cures for liver ills and promotes the product as a universal remedy, reflecting period health quackery and branding.

Scholarships for the Girls High School Graduates

The High School for Girls committee plans to award scholarships to top graduates. Bryn Mawr College honors include Ellen D. Bilis H T Rowley Grace Andrews Julia C Downing Leonora W Gibb Virginia M Lowe M B Masland Emma L Miller. Simon Muhr scholarships go to Rowley Ellis Downing. Lillian H Green wins a Pennsylvania School of Industrial Art scholarship. Design School for Women awards Lena Bartlett Magdalena L Dittrich Jane H Dickey. Gold medals at the Academy of Music for top classical and commercial students. Alumnae and New Eatery Club offer $100 yearly four years scholarships to follow.

High School For Girls Board of Education Bryn Mawr College Ellen D. Bilis H. T Rowley Grace Andrews Julia C. Downing Leonora W. Gibb Virginia M. Lowe M. B. Masland Emma L. Miller Simon Muhr Miss Rowley Ellis Downing Pennsylvania School of Industrial Art Lillian H. Green School of Design Lena Bartlett Magdalena L. Dittrich Jane H. Dickey Academy of Music Dodd New Eatery

Water Pollution Threatens Millville Supply

Millville faces polluted water as streams carrying acids and factory refuse flow into Union Lake, the city’s water source. The Board of Health has investigated and may escalate the issue to the New Jersey State Board of Health if the problem is not halted.

the Times Millville Vineland Union Lake Board of Health New Jersey State Board of Earth

The Bladder and Womb Its One-Purpose Design

The article explains bladder and womb functions and warns that kidney or bladder issues often misattributed to female weakness. It advises testing urine by 24 hour sediment and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy with sample bottle and pamphlet offered by mail from Kilmer Co.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Fanciulli May Be Discharged From Marine Band

Special Telegram to Tom Times reports Professor Fanciulli, leader of the Marine Band, recommended for discharge by a summary court martial over subordination after he refused Lieutenant Draper control over music selection for Decoration Day. Findings go to the commandant and Navy Secretary for final approval. possible clemency appeal to the President.

Washington Fanciulli Marine Band Marine Corps Draper Leutenant Frank Harrington Heywood Navy Department Secretary of the Navy Fanciulu

Postal Delegates Arrive for Sixth NA RC Convention

Almost the entire National Association of Railway Postal Clerks delegates contingent arrives for the sixth annual convention. A reception at Girard House introduces delegates and visiting wives. Opening session start 10 a.m. in Post Office building room 28 with W. Blackmer presiding. steamer excursion to Washington Park planned for 7 p.m. tonight.

National Association of Railway Postal Clerks United States Girard House J. K. Bellville Terrace Park Ohio Aug. Bindeman Buffalo N. Y Post Office Peet Ww. W. Blackmer Arch Street Wharf Washington Park

Examinations at Old Penn Begin for Entrance

Candidates for entrance to the college and law schools of the University of Pennsylvania were examined yesterday. Applications for admission are as large as last year and, with matriculants before fall, will form the largest classes yet for the two departments. Today, examinations begin in the medical school.

University of Pennsylvania

Soloists Will Be Heard At Willow Grove Park This Evening

At Willow Grove Park this evening a soloists night concert features Louis Kloepfel, renowned trumpet soloist, and George Otto Fritzsche, eminent clarinetist. The New York Symphony Orchestra under Dam Rosch performs several special numbers for a highly entertaining program.

Willow Grove Park Damrosch New York Symphony Orchestra Louis Kloepfel George Otto Fritzsche

Hollidaysburg Seminary Holds Annual Exercises

The Hollidaysburg Seminary conducted its annual exercises at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Solon Cobb of Pittsburgh delivered the literary address on The place of Woman in the Progress of the World. Diplomas were presented by Rev. Dr. David Barron and Mrs. Emma Porter Makinson of Pittsburgh gave a song recital.

the Times Hollidaysburg Hollidaysburg Seminary First Presbyterian Church Solon Cobb Pittsburg David Barron Emma Porter Makinson

Long Branch High School Commencement Exceeds Throng

Long Branch on June 15 saw about two thousand people attend the commencement exercises for the class of 1897 at St Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church. The class size reached seven. Superintendent Gilbert of Newark led the event, addressing the audience and dedicating the occasion to the students’ future.

Long Branch High School TIMES Long Branch St. Luke’s Methodist Episcopal Church Dlass Gilbert I -Schools Newark Dian

Hosiery Sale Offers Mens and Womens Lisle Stock

An old advertisement notes men’s hose in black Lisle with silk clocks offered at 37 percent discount, 1200 pairs never below 50 cents, and women’s hose in fast black Lisle imported and priced at 29 cents, previously 50 cents.

No Fight for National Vice Chancellor at To Day's Session

At the National Council Junior O U A M session in Pittsburgh on June 15 the debate over annual periodical funding ended with a $2,000 grant and a policy allowing withholding support from papers publishing objectionable material. The factions reportedly settled on Frank W. Pierson of Delaware as the sole candidate for National Vice Councillor to be presented to the Council.

the Times Pittsburg National Council Junior Order Deemer Philadelphia Frank W. Pierson Delaware

Lying In State For Archbishop Janssen In New Orleans

Crowds fill St Marys Church as Archbishop Janssen lies in state. Solemn High Mass at 8 am officiated by Bishop Van Dyver of Richmond. Nine bishops attend the pageant and funeral services set for tomorrow including McQuaid Rochester Gallagher Galveston Forest San Antonio Vertagler Laredo Fitzgerald Little Rock Heslin Natchez unne Van Dyver Richmond.

New Orleans St. Mary's Church Janssen van Dyver Richmond McQuaid Rochester Gallagher Galveston Forest San Antonio Vertagler Laredo Fitzerald Little Rock Heslin Natchez Unne Dallas McCloakey Louisville

Reading Nurses Graduates Shine At Sevent Annual Commencement

Dr William Pepper ex provost of the University of Pennsylvania spoke on nurse duties and progress in training at Reading Hospital Training School for Nurses seventh annual commencement this afternoon The graduates were Marie M Moyer Cressona Louisa Erwin Tentate Bethlehem Laurie A Laldy Berryville Va and L Margaret Taylor Shippensburg

TIMES Reading William Pepper University of Pennsylvania Reading Hospital Training School Marie M. Moyer Cressona Louisa Erwin Tentate Bethlehem Laurie A. Laldy Berryyite L. Margaret Taylor Shippensburg

Bargain Mattings Offered At Deep Discounts

About 2,000 rolls of matting from a recent spot cash purchase are advertised below value. Prices span $35 to $9, with rolls offering 40 yards each and discounts per roll. out of town customers may request mailed samples and specify a target price.

Judgment entries in common pleas court notes

Judgment entered yesterday in the Common Pleas Court on several notes. John A. Church sues William T. Goekler and Wilhelmina Goekler for 3000 dollars dated May 22 1807, one day. Another suit by Church against Mrs Caroline Goekler for 1500 dollars dated May 18 1807, one day. Execution issued on a De Witt Wire Cloth Co judgment against Juniata Manufacturing Co for 1200 dollars payable on demand, signed by W Steel president and William F Steel secretary.

Common Pleas Court John A. Church William T. Goekler Wilhelmina Goekler Caroline Goekler de Witt Wire Cloth Company Juniata Manufacturing Company

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