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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
5
Dr J T Howard dentist on Lomis hard street. Miss Bertha Disharoon remains sick. City Editor Mrs Mary Churchville convalescent. Mrs Florence Waters of Buffalo NY in city for operation. numerous visits by Mr and Mrs Moseley and Miss Alice Owe. Barabbas by Mrs Lela Bryan at New Century June 8. Holistic listings show health, travel, theatre, and social notices across Philadelphia and surrounding towns.
The concert at Union Baptist Church on May 23rd was a grand success. It was organized by Mrs. Charles A. Hopkins whose charitable work with the church and YWCA has supported Mercy Hospital and other institutions.
The Friday Nights organization with fifteen members hosted a dinner for Robert Peterson, its oldest member, with several addresses and songs. In another event at 103 South 34th Street, Mrs Green and daughter Alice Green hosted a well-decorated gathering with music by Jarais and Leon Walls and guests including Miss Murray.
A A Malon died at his residence 4133 Reno Street West Philadelphia of Bright's disease. He was a member of the Citizens Alican Club. Services will be held at home Saturday evening at 8 30 p m with interment at Port Clinton Pa Sunday. Body laid out at 5 p m Saturday.
Estate of Edward A Ledbetter grants letters testamentary to Roeney Ledbetter. Those indebted to the estate should make payment and those with claims must present them promptly to Roeney Ledbetter or her attorney W. W. Still at 1607 Bainbridge St.
Mr M W Newton and family return from a health benefiting trip and report a fine time. The Bell Boys wear new summer uniforms for his return. Various locals including Reuben Peace a rat trap tale and jokes about Bankok Hats and vacations fill this lively column.
Elmwood notes list Sunday visitors including Mrs Maggie Blake of West Philadelphia and families of Mr E G Davis Mr W Johnson and Misses Mar retts along with Mrs Daniel Shorta and niece Carrie Lowe. Rev J McClarin and wife hosted guests. Dr. is home for a few weeks. Mrs Mary L Bland stayed with Mr Lee Hunt and wife at 87th and Erwin Ave. A reception is being planned for Rev Lowther and family next Thursday at the A M E Church.
Mise Frances Bartholomew returned home from Atlantic City after a month at the seashore. The Settlement house closes for July as preparations begin for playground openings the first week in July. Claude Lee Patrick defeated Willie Willeta by a score of 25 to 100.
In Reading Pennsylvania the day featured multiple church services with Rev 8 A Jones at the First M E Church and Rev Taree of Zion Baptist preaching. Prof Moore of Howard University delivered a morning sermon on Prepare ye the way of the Lord and spoke again at night to an engaged congregation. Dr Moore was hosted by Mr J T Young and wife. the J P S E was led by Mr G Hawkins. a June 6 reception is planned for Rev Reed.
Mrs Elea nor Hooper and her son Charles visited her son Walter in Harrisburg. Mrs May Thu visited Peaton friends. Mrs Annie Davis and Mrs Josephine Williams attended Lansdowne services. Rev Dr Charles E Browne preached at Macedonia Baptist Church with choir. Mrs Florence Vamper fell ill at church. Annice Grimes held a lawn fete and strawberry festival. John Camper welcomed a new Sunday school member. Thomas Guy and wife hosted the pastor. St John’s choir gave music.
Rev A L Smith led a quarterly meeting with an afternoon sermon by Rev L H Banton from Canada. Mrs John Blackwell of Philadelphia visited relatives. Green Street family members spent Sunday with others. Mrs Ethel Cook performed at the Colon ado Theatre. Ambler welcomed the Nonistow Concert Company for a successful show last Thursday.
A dated testimonial praises Ford's Hair Pomade and Ford's Royal White Skin for hair and complexion. Local merchants listed show where to buy the products including William Proctor Jr Co and Henry C. Eddy with multiple street corners and shop names.
Ardmore notes report a May 23 concert by the Ladies' Aid of Zion Baptist Church featuring Madam Ella Wright at Philadelphia and local talent. Other events include a June Bazaar at First Church led by Rev. C and the Zion choir’s parsonage visit honoring Prof. J Treat Anderson, with further services celebrating Dr. G Washington’s installation at Wayne church.
May 29 Bridgeton reports President Taft's visit to town. Rev J H Scarboro funeral at Bethelshure Wurnell visiting Mary d. Women attend services at 10 Bad them. Sunday school crowded. Hubert organizes church board. prayer meetings well attended.
Last Thursday evening at St. John’s A. M. Church Rev Green and Shirley hosted a reception for the pastor and guests. Mrs. Anna Batson and Mrs. Drummond visited remains several days, with Miss Lillian Williams set to graduate Berwyn High School in June. Rev Drummond significantly increased church membership and praised for a successful year.
An advertisement fragment urges readers to hire caregivers or attendants from nearby services. It mentions a garage and ten people in a city context, asking to call and reference the fribane when inquiring.
An offer to buy a house on easy terms is advertised with instructions to send word to The Tribune. The notice provides no other details on location price or terms.
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