Annual meeting highlights Arm strong Association work
A large turnout heard a report on the year’s work of the Armstrong Association. The organization, described as a business effort elevating a retarded population, noted 455 placements with 39 780.76 in wages and contracts, 35 000 paid to skilled workers. The report stressed self help and described departments including Home and School Visitor and Neighborhood Welfare, with reference to Dr Brumbaugh praising Miss Richardson’s services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Association
Philadelphia
Brumbaugh
Controller Walton Reveals Sinking Fund Surplus
Revised report to Councils shows a large sinking fund surplus and 140 excess in 1914 appropriations. Walton notes a $1,251,864.87 surplus credited to Sinking Fund Commissioners and suggests allocating $407,140 excess to 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Connelly
Finance Committee
Hall
Jones jailed for liquor sale as club leader held on bribery ties
Frank Jones, steward of the South Side Social and Political Club in Lakewood New Jersey, is in Ocean county jail for refusing a $150 fine for selling liquor without license. He was a witness in a bribery case and had disappeared after indictments. two more indictments remain with sentences held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood
N. J
Frank Jones
South Side
Ocean County
Carmichael
Joseph H. Hoff
Republican
Jones
Baptisms at St Daniels M E Church and local notices
Rev W T hemsley administered the rite of immersion to ten members at White Baptist Church Chester last Thursday. The Arton Glee Club of Philadelphia performed at St Daniels with Miss Anderson singled out. Various local updates include a wedding notice, Lincoln University commencement, and a poem about memory by Chester High School’s Lenin Middle Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
W. Themsley
St. Daniels M. E
White Baptist Church
Jeffrey Sts
Annie Jordon
Eva Turpin
Ruth Maston
Turner
Hattie Smith
Crisden
Sadie Harris
John Holmes
Samuel
Murphy A. M. E
Drummond
Bruce
Asbury Av
M. E
Palmer
Church
Wes Os
Archurch
Philadel
William Billingstea
Hatty Christy
Lincoln University
William Brown
Watts School
al Rege
Mise Tlent
Garisiie
J. Hume Miller
Tie
J. Eee
We 3
Ghee A Colt
Cimo
Lenin
Chester’ High School
A New Organ At Ry and Pry of Thur Bowie
A new organ is installed at Ry and Pry of Thur Bowie, presented as a magnificent addition by R. H. The crisp report notes the instrument's grandeur and potential impact on the church or venue it serves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry & Pry
Thur Bowie
R. H
Noted specialist Prince toasted at farewell banquet
Chicago officials and professionals gathered at Wilson Plaza to honor Dr. George W. Prince before his departure to Vienna Berlin and Paris. The event, hosted by the Chicago Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Society, highlighted his contributions to medical research and education admired by peers and citizens of the West.
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Chicago
Ill
George W. Prince
Wilson Plaza
Wabash Ave
Vienna
Berlin
Paris
Chicago Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society
Dr. Prince
Germantown Notes Reflect Clergy Change and Social Visits
Germantown May 31 Rev C H Fareira preached his first sermon as Bethel A M E Church pastor to a large audience. Ex Pastor Rev Ringgold moved to Zion Church Philadelphia. Local residents and visitors share social updates from Pitman Grove Atlantic City and nearby areas.
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Germantown
C. H. Fareira
Bethel A.M. E
Bethel Church
Fareira
Ringgold
Bethel
Zion Church
Philadelphia
Herbert L. Thompson
Pitman Grove
N. J
Thos Blue
Tresanne
Elizabeth
Pri
Buffalo
N . Mf
Pric¢illa St
Katie Compton
Atlantic City
Robinson
Big cigar factory proposed for Egg Harbor City
Egg Harbor City residents report a Philadelphia factory owner plans moving his Alexis brand plant to Egg Harbor City. Investor interest from Mr Blase and Mr Walter L Little accompanies a tour by Gibson-Bo salesmen and local groups at City Park with Memorial Day exercises. Community leaders meet at G A R headquarters to discuss the project and area development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egg Harbor City
Alexis
Philadelphia
Blase
Walter L. Little
Chiver Ae
Siort
Ministers urged to promote Railroad Day across community
We rely heavily on ministers to keep Railroad Day in public view. They can lead services and urge participation as part of outreach efforts in the faith community.
Liberian Educator Outlines Plans for Hinterland Schools
Dr J Edmeastone Barnes former Liberian Public Works minister and head of the Society for the Establishment and Maintenance of the Liberian Industrial Training Institution spoke in Cleveland Hall Chapel. He described Liberia’s history and urged aid for aborigines who make up about seventy percent of the population of more than 1.5 million. He said lack of funds prevents inland civilization efforts but plans elementary schools and a higher industrial school in a healthful Hinterland location upon his return home.
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Hampton
J. Edmeastone Barnes
Liberia
Society For
Cleveland Hall Chapel
Barnes
Mercy Hospital Sixth Annual Commencement Highlighted
The Sixth Annual Mercy Hospital and School for Nurses commencement will be next Wednesday evening June 19 at St Peter Claver Auditorium. Dr Martin G Brumbaugh will address the graduates Miss Ethel Bradford Miss Emily Carney and Miss Cynthia Warren are among the graduates. After exercises the Board and Women's Auxiliary will host a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital and School For Nurses
St Peter Claver Auditorium
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Public Schools
Philadelphia
Ethel C. C. Bradford
Pennsylvania
Emily Elizabeth Carney
Cynthia Ross Warren
Virginia
Tal
Morris Brown Church welcomes pastor and visitors on Sunday
A good congregation gathered Sunday to greet Rev. E. on his third return. Visitors included Mr. Mce Kinney of Berean Church and Mrs. Lillie Postal of Chester. Rev. Carlton Tanner of Atlanta spoke at evening services while visiting his mother who was ill. A funeral for Joseph Chester Fisher drew many mourners Friday afternoon. Several residents were noted for illness and social visits, including Mrs. Olie Lee and Mrs. Jessie Winn, with Toliver planning a summer in Wildwood.
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E. On
Perste
Mce Kinney
Berean Church
Lillie Postal
Chester
Mery E. Taylor
AngleSea
Carlton Tanner
Atlanta
Tanner
Morris Brown
Josephee
Chester Fisher
Olie Lee
Taylor St
G. Clayton
N. J
N. J. Peal
Rebera McNair
Gray Invincibles Visit New York City with Veterans
The Gray Invincibles of this city joined New York Provisional Regiment of Infantry in a citywide program. Chas W Fillmore commanded the regiment as veterans paraded to honor fallen comrades and receive hearty welcomes from Gothams citizens.
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Gray Invincibles
New York City
New York
New York Provisional Regiment of Infantry
Chas. W. Fillmore
Gotham
Invincibles
Stevens Post
Calumet Cyclers
Grays
Lone
Charles W. Fillmore
Civil Service Rules Restore Statesville Janitor to Post
The civil service commission orders Chambers the colored janitor of the Statesville federal building reinstated with full pay for three months after being fired to replace a white man. Senators Simmons and Overman urged action while Collector Watts pressed for his plan. The ruling requires the collector to be restored to his former position and full civil service status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Simmons
Overman
Watts
Civil Vice Commission
Chambers
Federal
Statesville
N. C
Jo Bis
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Anderson
Quebec
THE
Ear
Paul Grammer
ST. Stevens
Sing Little
Ing Liquor
Meta
EGG Harbor News
Liberian Industrial Training Institute and
Mercy Hospital
DR. Brumbaugh
Phila. Tribune
Sapentala
Civil Service Commission de
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