Memorial Day Observance by Sons of Veterans Camp No 80
Fraternal groups led by Major Harry Willet hold a Memorial Day program at Olive Cemetery with a 25 member fife and drum corps, flower girls, and remarks by Major Williams praising the Grand Army of the Republic. Police and public escort praised. a bountiful repast follows at the Armory as members and auxiliary honor deceased comrades.
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Sons of Veterans
Harry Willett
Brown J
Olive Cemetery
William Gumby
James Boyer
Post
Little Flower Girls
Major Williams
Jas. Boyer
Grand Army of the Republic
Lieut Ewing
Sergt. Johns
Willames
Alfred Fisher
Ladies Auxiliary
Singing of
America
John Hilton
Sam’ Solden
Harry Chambers
Geome
Mesdames Rosaliie Villa Jane
Marjorie McCormick
Mary Laws
Roxie Lewis
Florence Gilmore
Alice Crosley
Helen Steverson
Ferri Johns
Carrie Flood
Olivia Jenkers
Pauline Rodgers
Mary Gessleman
Lizzie Crosley
Marc Dutton
Lauretta Parker
Anna Milf Ord
Masters Walter Jenkins
Je Toy Differ
Clarence Worley
Memorial Day ceremony at Olive Cemetery honors Civil War comrades
The Charles Summer Post No. 103 G A R and Woman's Relief Corps No. 20, escorted by Sons of Veterans Camp 80, held ceremonies at Olive Cemetery and returned to the Post Hall for lunch. Speeches honored Comdr Carter, Chaplain John Junior, Mrs Christie D Jones, and Rev Dobson. Comrade John H Barnes recalled their 1865 Richmond flag mission.
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Charles Summer Post No
Woman's Relief Corps No
Sons of Veterans
Olive Cemetery
Relief Corps
Carter
John Junior
Sons
Christie D. Jones
Dobson
John H. Barnes
5Th Mass
Calvary
Richmond
Cole
Few Invincibles Headed to New York Delayed by Low Turnout
A planned Memorial Day trip to New York for the Invincibles was nearly canceled as only eleven citizens bought excursion tickets and the A Company commander had sufficient men prepared. Major Hart arranged uniforms and staff gear, but poor marshal stalled the voyage. Capt Taylor led the first platoon with Lieut Johnson and Parker, the second by Lieut Wendell Hart and Sergt Carl Walker while the reception in New York became a notable ovation.
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New York
Sam'l B. Hart
Taylor
Invincibles
Captain Taylor
Johnson
Parker
Wendell Hart
Carl Walker
New York Crowd Disappointed by Small Gray Invincibles Showing
Wm. T. Harkless lamented the limited turnout for the Gray Invincibles visit. The New Crescent Cafe on West 135th Street welcomed Clyde Meek and Wm. Leonard of Philadelphia as guests of Mrs. F. L. Hatcher. John J. Bell Jr and former Chief Lee aided in hosting Philadelphia visitors plus W. McKie, a longtime New Yorker, remains active.
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West
135Th St
Clyde Meek
Wm. H. Leonard
Philadelphia
F. L. Hatcher
Arkania
139Th Street
John J. Bell, Jr
Lee
Philadelphians Co
W. McKie
New York
B P C E of W By Joe Williams
Brother John Menser returns from Canada en route to Atlantic City and mentions bringing the Captain on his car to the Brothers.
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John Menser
Canada
Atlantic City
O V Catto Lodge of Elks Celebrates 11th Anniversary
The 11th anniversary of O. V. Catto Lodge of Elks was marked with services at Varick A M E Zion Church in Philadelphia. A 2:30 parade from the Elks Home led to the church, featuring Rev. Joseph L. Butler, musical numbers, and an anniversary sermon by Rev. S. L. Carruthers. The 250 members wore uniforms, and the celebration included remarks on Octavius V. Catto and lodge history.
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O. V. Catto Lodge of Elks
Varick A. M. E. Zion
Elks
Joseph L. Butler
Monumental Lodge
Baltimore
Walters Union A. M. E. Zion Church
Varick
Miss H Morris
Ellis Band
Clarence Smith
L. Carruthers
W. H. Jones
Octavious V. Catto
W. Henry Johnson
O. V. Catto Lodge
George Johnson
Wm. A. Sheaff
19Th St
Okinson
Broad
South St
Phylis Wheatley Temple
Panama Sre
C. V. Catto Lodge
W. H. Johnson
O. W. Catto Lodge
Keystone Building
Good Samaritans and District Grand Lodge Meet
The Select Encampment held a regular meeting on the fourth Tuesday and an extra Monday session with about 30 candidates. The District Grand Lodge annual session drew large attendance from Pennsylvania and Delaware. Officers were elected and installed. Next meeting location to be chosen by Grand Chief Louis Russell.
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Good
Daniel Scott
Carrie Robinson
Sarah Grimage
Jane Sadler
Emma Green
Cora Johnson
Douglass Hospital
Atlantic City
District Grand Lodge
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Hannah Jones
Harrisburg
John J. Jones
Seaford
Del
Vedella Young
Laurel
Chas. Thomas
Lilly
the Valley Lodge
Louis Russell
Asso
Mary V
Mamuel Tribbitt
Lucy C. Robinson
van. Groston
Mary Henry
Sarah D. Oliver
Bro
St Johns A M E Church Activities and Local Socials
Wayne Pennsylvania report details services at St Johns A M E Church led by Rev J O Mack Pearson and mentions a church conference on May 24. It notes residents Burton and Mrs Warren Johnson visiting Philadelphia, and lists attendees including Pearl Mosley Beulah Mosley Dixson Ruth Mullen Ann Twisdale Laurel Holiday and several others at a reception and banquet following a local affair.
Berwyn News Highlights Local Obituaries and Faith Update
Mr Zion their moon pastor Rev J H Watkins seemed pleased with him hoping for greater church success this year. Mrs Jennie Showell of Church Hill died of heart failure and was buried at Mt Zion Cemetery. Mr J H Evans of Frankford attended the funeral. Mrs Mary Hearn returned from Atlantic City in improved health. Mr and Mrs Chas Smith visited Mrs G Baylis on Sunday.
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Berwyn
J. Showell
Mary Hearn
Atlantic City
Chas. Smith
G. Baylis
Camden man attends Crestmont event with Caldwell family
Paul Daniels of Camden was seen at the Crestmont gathering with Mr and Mrs Jas E Caldwell. Mr and Mrs James E Christopher hosted visitors from Philadelphia for a Sunday visit.
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Crestmont
Ae Daniels
Camden
Christopher
Jas. E. Caldwell
Adelphia
Jas. E. Christopher
Local Socials Report from Willow Grove and Elkins Park
Miss Martha Willis and Miss Lillian Ganges spent Decoration Day with Mr and Mrs Wm Quigiler. Mr Phillip Williams Miss Davis Mr Phillip Hazen and daughter and Mr and Mrs Waller Moseley visited Mr and Mrs Joseph Clark on Sunday. The Stork visited Mrs Richard Jones on Wednesday the 27th and left her a daughter.
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Martha Willis
Willow Grove
Lillian Ganges
Elkins Park
Wm. Quigiler
Phillip Williams
Davis
Phillip Hazen
Waller Moseley
Joseph Clark
Stork
Richard Jones
West Chester Daily Notes and Local Uplifts
Mrs David Charlies buys a lot near her Minner Street home and plans a fall move. Mrs Julia Murray improves after illness and hopes to travel for health benefits. A J Darnell Sr attends the Second Annual May Music Festival in Philadelphia with 5 000 voices. Janifer Austin dies at Homeopathic Hospital aged 16. services held Friday.
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West Chester
Jume
David Charlies
E. Minner St
Julia R. Murray
W. Miner St
A. J. Darnell, Sr
E. Miner St
Philadelphia County Sunday School Association
Convention Hall
Broad and
Allegheny Ave
Philladelphia
Janifer
Jula D. Austin
Page
Tire Factories Sales Co. Dayton Ohio Ad
Auto tire sale offers factory prices with 30 to 60 percent savings and various tire sizes listed. Includes discounts, payment terms, and COD option from Tire Factories Sales Co. Dept. A Dayton Ohio.
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Examination Tire Factories Sales Co
Dayton
Ohio
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Joe Williams
C. V. Catto Lodge News
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Richard Body
Henry Wright
Horace
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Good Samaritans
Wayne, PA
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Crestmont News
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Broad Street
Lombard
Ellsworth
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A. Foster
Bell Phone
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Coatesville
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E. W. Johnson
MO. A. Mitchell, JR
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Atlantic Ave
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Trenton
Lincoln Building
City’ Hall
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Law
William Kayser
Olesale
Tannhaeuser
South Street
Philadelphia, Pa
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Makel
Co. K. Brown
Broad Bt
Philadelph
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