Big Meeting At Eighth Ward Settlement Inspires Local Residents
An enthusiastic Monday gathering at the Eighth Ward Settlement on Locust Street featured Charlies H. Brooks urging savings and a building and loan plan. Carl Bolavarum and Miss Bartholomew spoke on ward history and community work, highlighting youth mentorship and neighborhood facilities across rooms for games, reading, weaving, and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
Ewenaman
Locust Street
Pestana
Charlies H. Brooks
Brooks
Aim and Object and Loan Association
Cherry Building
Re Halle Mereal
Carl Bolavarum
Bartholomew
G. Grant Williams
D. Ramsey
Tomaece
Lucy B. Willis
E. J. Ringgold
Sarah Henry
Leon Man Pater
Celestine Miller
Ae Waring
Butler
ML. B. Williams
Ocean
Just Gone And The Country Life On Winter Quiet
A diary like note reflects on Christmas holidays in Kent County Maryland with cousins and abundant rural life. The author contrasts city life and country warmth praising winter meals, church visits, and the slow pace while hinting at social observations and lingering fatigue after travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Honor Bright
Burlington Socials Note New Year Felicitations
Residents of Burlington report a busy social period with visits from Mrs. Belle Meredith and Mrs. Mammie Holden, long illness for Henry Watton, Florence Jackson's persistent sickness, and a Thursday evening social hosted by Mr and Mrs Joop with neighbors from St. Mary Street and West Chester in attendance.
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Burlington
N. J
Carol Society
Harry Chinn
Henry Johnson
St. Mary Street
Ae Anderson
Holmes
West Chester
Ie Wallees
Tockened
Rola Taylor Wailing
Belle Meredith
Mammie Holden
Philadelphia
Henry Watton
Florence Jackson
Ieee
Trenton
M Joop
Interesting Brief Jottings From RaMIN Pa January 8 1913
New Year's dinner for 17 hosted by Mrs M e a with guests including Mr and Mrs George Sho Mr and Mrs Horace Williams and others. Rev C H Fareira spent New Year’s Day in Atlantic City. Bert Fial of Wang Wenge had a horse accident and broke a leg.
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George Sho
Horace Williams
John Y
A. L. Baylis
Oscer
Edith
Lilian Bari Minak
Baylis
C. H. Fareira
Atlantic City
Bert Fial
Wang "Wenge
Lanadde Fire Company
Seclaenanalie
Emmaline
Jack Hainey
Shelton
Pauline Miller
Bveiin Vere
Philadelphia
George Davis
Locklear
Philadephia Bee
Real Estate Page Aims to Solve Crowded City Housing
The Philadelphia Tribune promotes its Real Estate page as a solution to housing thousands in a crowded city. The feature invites readers to explore housing options and market information presented by the paper.
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The
Philadelphia Tribune
Colored Servants Entertained at Johnston Home
The wealthiest white citizen in town and Mrs Johnston hosted twenty four Black servants and friends on Thursday evening December 26 at their Magnificent home. White guests dropped by Johnston dining room with Mrs Johnston a leader in Middle Georgia society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Menwen Johnstos
Geangia cEwen
Piuons Johnston
Mrs. Johnston
Judge Pinckneys Square Deal
Judge Merritt W. Pinckney denounces a jury for racial bias in a murder verdict and praises refusing a biased outcome. He cites having set aside a murder verdict when the defendant was colored, insisting a white man would have been freed, and commends the judge for such action.
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Chi Record- Herald
Merritt W. Pinckney
Pinckney
Colored men on committee names Rev J Milton Waldron and Richard Horner
The committee named on the Fourth of March has been finalized. Included are Rev J Milton Waldron and School Trustee Richard R Horner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Milton Waldron
Richard R. Horner
New Hotel in Panama Canal Zone Reported
Fragmentary text notes a new hotel venture in the Panama Canal Zone with mentions of health prosperity and a cafe man among various readers. The garbled content limits clearer details but implies optimism for the enterprise.
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Panama Canal Zone
Emancipation Proclamation Observances Noted in Wildwood
Gossip notes Emancipation Proclamation exercises held at Union Hall on January 1 for next year and a weekly prayer at the A.M. E. Church on Saeven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
A.M. E
Saeven
Lawyer E J Waring Rejoins Service After Notable Career
Everett J. Waring, first colored lawyer to argue before the U S Supreme Court and a pioneer judge, was restored to service in the Pennsylvania Department of Factory Inspection after a temporary removal. A letter from Col George M Arnold praised his intellect and long defense record, noting his prior notable cases and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett J. Waring
Department of Factory Inspection of
Pennsylvania
John C. Delaney
United States
R. Ae. Friends
Loncae
Hrerets J
Mint Arcade
Philadelph
Harrisburg, Pa
Everett
Waring
United States Supreme Court
Ohio
Grover Cleveland
Col
George M. Arnold
Supreme Court
New Year Socials Mark Year’s Welcome Across Delaware
In Philadelphia and Woodbury area, New Year’s Eve gatherings produced dancing, games, and a festive menu. Teachers from Charles Sumner and local families attended dinners with friends and pupils, sharing a tree for children and community cheer as the old year closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cess
R. and. Gerdner
Iphia
Charles Sumner
Roscoe L. Moore
Misses Smyly
Bea Davis
Lawnside and Magnolia Brieflets
Lawnside N J January 8 notes list of social visits and church revival led by Rev Eames at Mt Piegah Church. Residents Emma Titus Dorothy Gil Hazel Townsend Ethel Poson and others attended from Philadelphia. Community events include dinners Sunday school teachers meeting and local booster activities.
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Lawnside
N. J
Elmer Bennett
Philadelphia
Misoce
Emma Titus
Dorothy Ad
Margaret Gil Hazel Townsen
Ethel Poson
Nana
Mesers Buren
John Farmer
Alfred Brown
Ing
Bertha Davis
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New New
Wildwood, N.J. Gossip
E. J. Waring
J. ©. Delaney
Mr. Waring
W. Hartzell
Yours Sincerely, Geo, M. Arnold
Everett J. Waring, Esq
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Geetae
Malet
Woodbury
Magranes
Howe
Cd Pong
Cyrus
Wilmore Pratt
Skea
G Nichols
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