Funeral of Former Mayor John Reyburn Held Quietly
Ex Mayor John J Reyburn laid to rest in South Laurel Hill Cemetery after simple services conducted by Rev Dr Charles Wadsworth Jr and Rev Dr Robert Hugh Morris. Family and close friends attended while nearly 15000 mourners filed past the casket in the flowered chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, J. Reyburn
South Laurel Hill
Charles Wadsworth, Jr
North Broad Street
Presbyterian
Chuch
Robert Hugh Morris
Spring Garden
Energetic Young Clerk Announces Marriage to Miss Fletcher
Joseph C. Smith a popular postal clerk from West Chester Pa surprised friends with wedding news to Miss Mary Etta Fletcher of Washington DC The ceremony took place August 12 1913 in Camden New Jersey Mrs Smith formerly a leading social figure in Washington DC and known for her lively spirit Mr Smith started in the postal service in Washington and later moved to Philadelphia area with state legislator Harry W Bags at his residence The note ends with warm wishes for the couple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Smith
Mary Etta Fletcher
Washington, D.C
Camden
N. J
Smith
West Chester
Washington, D. C
Harry W. Bags
Church of England Faces Gravest Crisis Since Oxford Movement
London reports a looming split over Kikuyu joint mission for East Africa to combat Islam. Anglican bishops and nonconformists clash with Gore and Henson over high and low church orders. Canterbury and York seek unity amid calls for a new Lambeth conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Church of England
Oxford
East Africa
Kikuyu
Uganda
Mombasa
Zanz
Canterbury
Times
York
Gore
Dean Wace
Hensley Henson
Durham
Christendom
of Canterbury
Lambeth
Mrs Scott Visits Washington During Holidays
Mrs Wm H Scott of 2011 Manton visited Washington D C during the holidays with her friend Levi L Fowler of 407 Third Street N. She says Washington holds the place in her heart and she loves the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Scott
Manton
Washington, D.C
Levi L. Fowler
Third Street
Rae
Washington
Colored dealer wins bid at Hastings estate sale in Harlem era gasp
New York news reports detail John M Royall bidding 9000 dollars for Vanderburgh estate in Hastings on the Hudson. Royall, representing a colored client, secured the property with 700 dollars down. The buyer promised a road house conversion awaiting alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hasting
Hudson River
Vanderburghe
Alexander Vanderburgh
Vanderburgh
Young
John M. Royall
No. 21
West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Street
Royall
Dr. Weir Mitchell Dies at 84 From Influenza
The noted physician and writer Dr Weir Mitchell died at 3 a m Sunday at his home 1524 Walnut Street influenza was the direct cause though age aided. Survived by wife three sons Langdon Elwyn Mitchell Dr John K Mitchell and their wives nephew John Kearsley Mitchell and two attending physicians. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm in St Stephen s Episcopal Church Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir Mitchell
Walnut St
Petside
Frankford Town Talk Briefly Mentions Church Events
Frankford Pennsylvania reports a quiet Sunday as Campbell A. M. E. Church attendance waned due to bad weather. Rev. Williams preached at 11 am and Rev. Beckett spoke at 8 pm on Spiritual Stock Taking. The item notes social gatherings, visiting guests, a mock conference planned for February, and various local obituaries and sick lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankford
Campbell A. M. E
R J. Williams
P. E
J. C. Beckett
Margaret DeRogers
Ansonia
Conn
Mamie Smith
Chas. H. Clarkson
Frank Hawkins
Louisa Vontreal
T. Martin
George Turpin
Fred Harmon
Moses Bedford
Geo. Jackson
Anna Barrett
Dora Jones
Lanning
Letitian
Ellen Barrett
Henry Roberts
Campbell A. M. E. Church
Judge compares divorce case to tempestuous sea
Mrs Agnes Brown of 189 Lincoln Road Brooklyn was granted 20 a week alimony and 460 counsel fee by Supreme Court Justice Benedict in the absolute divorce suit brought by Charles A Brown son of Charles B Brown a wealthy retired banker The judge said a husband who compels his wife into that sea must provide a competent pilot for her voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Brown
Lincoln Road
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Benedict
Charles A. Brown
Charlies B. Brown
Eac Ktelewating Eamach Tel
Baltimore Plans Centennial Celebrations for Star Spangled Banner
Baltimore aims to mark the 1914 centennial of the Star Spangled Banner with nationwide patriotism events. Highlights include North Point Fort McHenry defenses and a main Baltimore climax with state governors and Vice Presidents assisting. a September pilgrimage to historic sites, including Dr. William Beanes’ grave at Upper Marlboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
North Point
Fort McHenry
Ghent
Washington
Annapolis
Frederick
Chesapeake Bay
Arshall
James H. Preston
Patuxent River
Upper Marboro
William Beanes
Francis Scott Key
Death of an Old Baltimorean
An elderly Baltimorean, long known for his business ventures, died recently. He once ran a fruit and candy stand in Baltimore and later opened an oyster and ice cream shop in Philadelphia. He was thrifty and regularly created his own employment. His widow and relatives accompanied his remains to Baltimore for interment after funeral services held midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Storks Present Fine Daughter in Crestmont
Crestmont notes a new birth for Mrs. Dade on Washington Ave with the family announcing a fine daughter. The entry lists visits and local folk like Miss Mary Ellen Smith and Miss Mattie Edwards as ill or improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crestmont
Storks
Dade
Washington Ave
William Giles
Stevensburg
Mary Ellen Smith
Mattie Edwards
Chas. B. Cornish
Raymond J. Burr
Susan Carter
Douchette
R. Clarke
Robert A. Gardner
Abolishes Wine Cellar by Drexel Biddle’s Call
Philadelphia, Jan 2. A J Drexel Biddle clubman sportsman and amateur boxer founder of the Drexel Biddle Bible classes burned or threw away contents of a wine cellar valued at several thousand dollars. Biddle told a Bible class he prefers life without liquor though not criticizing moderate drinkers. He once drank a quart of whiskey daily but lately used a mix of claret and ginger ale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jen
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Drexel Biddle Bible Classes
Biddle
New Gold Pieces Aid Poor Through Christmas Gifts
The New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor uses a donor list read by a wealthy benefactor to allot gifts in new gold pieces to destitute families. District visitors visit households year round and stock stockings with names for Christmas. Donations fund Christmas dinners, stockings, and gifts, helping families keep dignity while receiving aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Association For
United Charities
East Twenty-second Street
William P. Capes
Theternity
Heretary
Elsie Dutton
Philadelphia Bride Weds Harrisburg Belle in Charity Episcopal Set
Harrisburg Pa Jan 6 Christ Episcopal Church hosted a grand wedding on Dec 31 when Kathryn J Edwards of 626 a wed Joseph per any oyphia. The ceremony followed the full Episcopal ring rite with bride in white charmeuse and hyacinth bouquet. Attendants included Esther Edwards and Miss Ellison. Best man Edward coffee and ushers James Edwards Thomas Ellison Benjamin Andrews Melvin Peach Edward Grimes. After Mendelssohn bridal march the couple planned a home visit then to Philadelphia and eastern points, with many gifts and tributes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Christ Episcopal Church
Kathryn J. Edwards
Esther Edwards
Thomas Ellison
Cincinnati
Edward Coffee
James Edwards
Benjamin Andrews
Melvin Peach
Edward Grimes
Mendelssohn
Philadelphia
Oe Ang
Wade Tanteduait
Councils Consider 10 Million Dollar City Loan Plan
New Philadelphia Councils to meet Monday plan to place a May referendum on authorizing a permanent loan of at least 10 million dollars. Funds would modernize Philadelphia Hospital, finish Byberry Farm housing for the insane, build an art gallery, extend harbor improvements, barber crossings, water and sewer works, paving, bridges, and related projects. Despite administration threats, Republican members of the Finance Committee are expected to be reappointed and pay little heed to the administration attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Byberry Farm
Long Municipal
Finance Committee
Elmwood News notices register New Years Day visits and obituaries
Elmwood items note Carl Lucas and Samson of Camden visiting friends on New Year’s Day. Joseph Sarly mourns the loss of his father. Mrs. Rachel Berkley hosted the Pimwood A. M. E. Intermediate class gathering with songs and recitations and a collation. Funeral services for Miss Lilie Gertrude Freeman of Chester Pa were held at 8805 Laycock Ave. Interment Eden Cemetery. Reverend H. D. Lowther led services. Miss Freeman was the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lewis
Foulkard St
Andrew Williams
Trenton Ave
Mary .Tribbitt
G. Simmons
Blanche Kirk
Anna Spriggs
Kattie Pearl Blake
Mathias Co
Nora Spaulding
John Brown
Second Baptist Church
Fairview Cemetery
Thomas Hugh
Chancellor
Phoebus
Matilda Roberts
Bertha Hugh
Frankford
Alfred Burrell
Bessie Crenshaw
A. Williams
Coatesville
M. C. Stewart
Maryland
Nannie Maxwell
Philadelphia
C. W. Coffey
Elm
Carl Lucas
Samson
Camden
N. J
Joseph Sarly
Rachel Berkley
Pimwood A. M. E
Lillie Gertrude Freeman
Chester
Laycock Ave
Eden Cemetery
Miss Freeman
Y. Freeman
Mrs La Follette Attacks Segregation in Federal Departments
Mrs Belle C La Follette wife of Senator La Follette denounced racial segregation of colored clerks in Washington Federal departments at the NAACP annual meeting. Oswald G Willard urged Secretary McAdoo to take a stand on segregation and protested recent dismissals of colored federal workers in Atlanta referencing local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Capital
Belle C. la Follette
Wisconsin
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Oswald G. Willard
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Willard
Federal Service
Atlanta
South
Science debate links skin color to UV protection claims
Paris reports a controversy on whether skin color shields people from UV damage. Dr Roquette suggests blacks absorb solar energy better in sunlit regions while whites deteriorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Michmond Roquette
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J. Ereyburn
John E. Reyburn
Munion
Missionary
Tempest
DR. Mitchell
Thor
Fancy
Nathan Gibson
Crestmont News
Rich Man
Pri
Elmwood News
LA Follette
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