Corner Stone Laid at Coatesville Masonic Building
The Grand Lodge State of Pennsylvania F and A M to lay the corner stone of the Valley Lodge No. 69 Masonic Building in Coatesville Pa on June 25. Lodges invited to participate. those arriving after 11:30 am are asked to join Grand Lodge. Masonic service to be observed.
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Grand Lodge
Pennlvania
Valley Lodge No
Coatesville
Broad Street Station
United States
Royal Remedy Company N. W. Cor
Tasker
Philadelphia
Funeral of Bro. Robt. P. Adame Held at Elk's Home
The funeral for Bro. Robt. P. Adame was held Thursday May 25 at the Elk's Home with lodge exercises and a sermon by Rev. d. of Cherry Memorial Baptist Church. A selection titled Led Kindly Light by Sterling Rex moved mourners as Remains lay in Eden Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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Robt. P. Adame
Elk’s
Cherry Memorial Baptist Church
Sterling Rex
Eden Cemetery
James Avery
George Purnell
John Mercer
Willard
Joseph Radford
Norman
George Hargraves
Walter MN
Arthur Tyler
James Jacks
Cecil Jones
David Tinley
Chas
Henry Johnson
Oliver
Mdent Charity Club
Owens
Wm. Williams
Giddings
James Jackson
Frank
Wm. Burton
Community notes from Chester and nearby visits in May
Local Chester area updates describe Rev. Murray returning from Longport, Mrs. J. Coltman dining with Mines, and a Bethel Church dis course by Rev. P Tanner. Myrtle Johnson of Media leaves for illness in her family, while A C Chew hosts a dinner for Pastor C King. Mrs. Mamie Cro is praised by all in the community.
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Chester
Murray
Longport
J. Coltman
Mines
William Murray
Bethel Church
P. Tanner
At- Ga
Bishop Tanner
Elphia
P. Gibbs
King
Loon Street
Jake
Wm. Murray
A. J. Cottman
Barnn
Media News Briefs From Saunders Birthday Party To Church Services
Saunders hosted a birthday party with guests from Media Philadelphia Chester Heights and nearby areas. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah Parker at C Rigby parlors. Madeline Thomas visited Mrs. R G in Philadelphia. Campbell Church services included Rev Philip at 11 am and Dr Reed at 8 pm with a farewell sermon set for June 4. Trinity Church saw large crowds despite heat with sermons by Rev W Lang and Rev M Champ and preparations for a June 11 observance.
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Media
Saunders
Philadelphia
Chester Heights
Philip
Reeding
Reed
Mother Bethel
Campbell Church
Trinity Arch
W. Lang
M. Champ
At & P
Ryder
Morton
Eee
Trinity Church
Berry and Carter Family Plan Maine Summer Trip
Mr. Wallace Berry, Mrs. Ida Carter, and Mrs. Wallace Berry will spend the summer in Maine and depart June 15. Rev. Luther F. Smith occupied the pulpit at Lima Church on last Sunday.
Religious notices and social events in Wayne Pa
Services at St Johns A M E Church attracted many. Anna B Payne of Philadelphia preached at 11 am. Rev J O Mackall delivered the annual sermon for U A P A and Star of West Court. Bishop J H Jones visited with Rev and Mrs Mackall. Alpha Lyceum met with large attendance. Sec ond Baptist communion observed. Drama at St Johns by Mrs Julia Ward a success. Social hosts included Mr and Mrs C F Yates and others. Rev Mackall and Mrs Mackall attended Bryn Mawr reception for Rev and Mrs W J Oliver. Mrs A C Mackall and Mrs Emma Haskins ill with colds.
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Julia Ward
C. F. Yates
Radnor
C. Weldon
Lena Brown
Susie James
F McCall
J Flemings
Lillie Yates
Miss Upsher
Messrs.c. Monroe
Shipley
Glenada J. Hargrove
Lillie
Reading's May events and local sports wrap
Mr A J Young visited son Ralph at Howard University in Washington D C. A Washington Street Presbyterian musical drew encores and sold refreshments. Memorial day observances occurred in Reading churches with Rev B F Glasco speaking on Negro patriotism. Reading Giants lost to Shoemakersville 10 8 as Nelson H Butts and Willis supported Reading. The Gentlemen's Brotherhood banquet at Zion Baptist noted with speeches and closing until September. Zion Zion West pastor vacation approved by vote.
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Reading
A. J. Young
Washington, D. C
Ralph
Howard University
Washington Street Presbyterian Church
B. F. Glasco
Nelson
H. Butts
Willis
Moore
Zion Baptist Congregation
N. J. West
Butler Sermons Highlight Woman Power In North Philadelphia
In North Philadelphia May 31 Dr. Butler preached on The Queen at 11 a.m. and An Joseph Gathered Corn at 8 p.m. Afro-American Club of the 14th ward donated over $12. The Epworth League met at 6:30 led by Mrs. Wilson. birthday parties, deaths, and confirmations are noted. Interment for Walter Gould followed at Eden Cemetery.
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North Philadelphia
Butler
14Th Ward
C. Carney
Marshall
Lowther
Chase
Ford
Walter Gould
Thomas Gould
N. Fawn Street
A. Brown
Job
Mr. Gould
Philadelphia
Handy
Ster
Dorsey
Song
Thompson
Banker
Solo
Jesus
Raglan
Eden Cemetery
Green
Continental Bellmen
Snellenburgs
Grace Smith
Emma Bradford
James Burleigh
Harriet Harmon
Ches. Burnett
Coston
Moses de Shields
H. Handolph
George Maith
Mareeret
Margaret Gould
E. Thompson
Coatesville Church Day and Cornerstone Set in Stone
In Coatesville Pennsylvania on May 30 1916 events marked a full church day at Hutchinsons Memorial U A M E Church with sermons by Rev E Smith and Rev E P Dilworth plus a Sunday school rally. A cornerstone laying for a new $10000 Masonic building at Seventh Avenue and Lumber Street is planned for June 25 1916 with visitors expected from across the state.
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Coatesville
Hutchinson's Memorial U. A. M. E
E. Smith
Thomas Smith
Sober Retreat Lodge
G. A. Order of Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth
J. C. King
Frankfort Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Oxford
Christina
Parkesburg
West Chester
Spencers League
Christian Endeavor
E. P. Dilworth
Delaware
Junious Jordan
Eula McCoy
Lifford Smith
Masonic
Seventh Avenue
Lumber Street
St. Pauls A. M. E. Church
W. Parker
Wm. Harvill
John Fels
Wm. Caviness
Albany
N. Y
Henry Johnson
Coates ‘Street
Wayman Harts
Merchant Street
Phoenixville
Frances Haley
Coates Street
J. A. Cottaman
Harvey
Richardsons
St. Paul A. M. E
Stanford
Richards
West Coast Africa
Freetown
Harrisburg
St Paul Church
Rev Stanford
Kathryn Woodburn
Florence Wilson
L. W. Stanford
Malvern Church Services Highlight Weekend Activities
St Pauls AME in Malvern held attendance strong with Rev M J ace at 11 and evening service by W G M Watkins. Mrs Annie Holmes of Wayne and Mrs Thomas visited, while Sara Taylor and Ruth Taylor attended Malvern’s commencement. Sara Taylor announces Alberta Newton’s marriage to Harry Miller.
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West Chester
Lizzie Cotton
Mary Tinson
Mary Schenck
Charles Smith
State Normal School
Malvern
W. G. N. Watkins
Sara Taylor
Wm. Thomas
Sara Jones
Ruth Taylor
Roberta Brown
Marie Milburn
Camden
Alberta Newton
Harry Miller
Ardmore church workers and services noted in Ardmore
Ardmore church leaders welcomed six Billy Sunday volunteer workers whose stories appealed to converts as ex convicts and vice offenders shared salvation experiences. The service featured a red hot choir number and Pastor Tilghman praised the workers.
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Ardmore
Zion Church
Tilghman
Maria Nelson
York Nelson
Holland Avenue
Zion Sunday School
Childs
Ebenezer
Virginia
Elmer Johnson
Delaware
Zion
Helen E. Price
Sampson Road
Jeanette Madeline Holland
Sarah and
Rose Howard
Clementine Butler
Louise Adams
Margaret Williams
Virgie Thomas
Elizabeth Tunnell
Wayne
Pa Smith
Ardmore Tigers
Harrod
Bonds
West Philadelphia Church News Reports Ongoing Congregational Growth
West Philadelphia May 31 The Bethe Baptist Church at 41st and Spring Garden streets led by Rev C C Scott reports continued growth in its ministry. The Ward AME Church at 46th and Fairmount avenues, led by Rev Edward, is described as a lighthouse on the hill attracting many to hear him.
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West Philadelphia
Bethe) Baptist Church
41St
Spring Garden Streets
C. C. Scott
Edward
Ward
46Th
Fairmount Avenue
George E. Adams
No. 41St Street
George W. Adams
Pallas Street
Powelton Avenue
Green
Walnut Street
Wilmington
Del
Dorothy
Patterson
Wilbert Thomas
Eugine Brown
George Gardner
Earl Gardner
Campbell
Miller
Newport
R. I
Local Briefs Mention Residents and Social Events
Weeks has returned home. Miss Viola P Muse of 710 Bainbridge Street is better after illness. Mr Thomas Mack of 700 Holly Street improves after a week at home. Mrs Annie Nugent of 3841 Haverford Avenue moved to Atlantic City. Miss Blanche Roberts of Germantown and Mrs Gertrude Gale attended Mme C J Walker lectures at North Broad Street Lab Room. Mr and Mrs Gibbs and Mrs Jos Williams of Germantown. Mrs Lizzie Satchell and Mr and Mrs Gall visited Mrs Emma Gardner at the Wistarians dance Friday at Waltz Dream Auditorium.
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Viola P. Muse
Bainbridge Street
Thomas Mack
Holly Street
Annie Nugent
Haverford Avenue
Atlantic City
Tennessee Avenue
Blanche Roberts
Germantown
Gertrude Gale
Mme
C.J Walker
North Broad Street
Gibbs
Jos. Williams
Lizzie Satchell
Gall
Emma Gardner
Wistarians Dance
Waltz Dream
Fourth annual May Hop at Northampton Temple No 50
Northamp ton Temple No 50 of I E P O E W held its fourth annual May Hop on May 25 with stylish gowns and out of town guests. The event was socially and financially successful and the Daughter Elks received praise for their conduct. Oscar Lee, former Easton barber, has moved to a summer home he bought. Mrs Lee stays to run their Easton business.
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Easton
Northampton
Ellis
Elks
Oscar Lee
Lee
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