Ambassador at Broad Street Theatre Promises Colored Orchestra
The notice touts the Ambassador at Broad Street Theatre with performances on June 12 and tickets for sale at Warwick s, Davis Drug Store and other local outlets. It notes an emphasis on a colored orchestra and previews summer happenings at Cape May Hotel Dale including dinners and weekend rates. Many local residents and visitors are listed with movements, visits, and social events around May and June 1913.
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Philadelhia Tribune
Grand opening of National Benefit Association branch office
The National Benefit Association of Washington DC opens its new fully paid branch office at 1414 Lombard Street Philadelphia on Wednesday June 18 at 8 pm. The event takes place at Holy Trinity Baptist Church Bainbridge Street above 18th. Speakers include Geo H White W F Graham J War ring E W Moore L J Coppin W G Parks S Rutherford and R W Brown of Washington DC.
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In loving memory of Marion L Harris
Memorial inscription notes Marion L Harris died June 5 1910 entering the unknown world. The family includes Mary E Harris as mother Frank Jr as brother Rosina G as sister and a touching farewell verse accompanies the tribute.
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Marion L Harris
Marion
Mary E. Harris
Frank 8, Jr
Rosina G
In loving remembrance of Victorine Haywood
Memorial verse for Victorine Haywood who departed this life on June 4 1912. The message asks readers to sleep on dear Victorine and to take their rent while noting that she is not forgotten and that children and friends miss her.
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Victorine Haywood
Victorine
In Memoriam for Robert Penn Dated June 8 1912
Sacred memory of Robert Penn who departed this life June 8 1912. Far above earthly joys are the sweet memories of our life together. Rest in Peace, Wife.
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Ambassador production and local events in Philadelphia 1913
The Ambassador is a Philadelphia production at Broad Street Theatre with original songs by Edwin H. Hackley and an all colored orchestra led by F Hall Johnson. Performances run Thursday evenings with related notices about piano recitals and community services at St Peter Claver's Auditorium and local social work from Mary R T Tucker.
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F. Hall Johnson
Ambassador
Wm. Coie
First Colored Ambassador to visit Philadelphia reception
General Algernon Bugg the first colored United States Ambassador to be accredited to a foreign court will visit Philadelphia on June 12 en route to Morocco. A public reception at Broad Street Theatre will feature welcome addresses a special musical program and a reply by the ambassador Seats cost 50 cents to 1.50 and tickets are available from G Grant Williams at the Philadelphia Tribune office or at the door. A detachment of A B Yong will accompany the ambassador.
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Bright Young Girl Birthday Celebration in West Philadelphia
Eighteenth birthday of Miss B Charlotta Smalls celebrated with a surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Sydney E Purnell home. Her mother presented a diamond ring at 10 30 pm amid music dancing and a large decorated cake. Miss Smalls an accomplished musician assistant organist at Allen A M E Sunday School and now called to be organist of a leading West Philadelphia church. Aimed to prepare her for future teaching in public school and music. Names of attendees listed among the youth and some letters of congratulations received.
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17Th St
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Allen A. M. E
Philadelphia
Josephine Tomlinson
Mabel Boyden
Edna M. Upshur
Ethel Lowther
Georgia Fernandez
Lucele Fernandez
Bertha Campbell
Louisiana Morant
Selena Reeks
Helen Harris
Helen Davis
Gladys M. Hyman
Sadie Cottingham
Agnes Robinson
Lurlene E. Pharr
Matilda Clark
Messrs
Willie Harris
Clarence Edwards
Jas. S. Buncombe, Jr
Chas. Savoy
Andrew Stoner
Harry Cole
Leon Taylor
Frank Green
Mr. Robinson
Cox Celebrate 25th Anniversary At Montrose Street Home
Mr and Mrs W L Cox celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on May 31 1913 from 830 to 1130 pm at 1630 Montrose St Philadelphia. About one hundred guests attended and gifts from across the United States Canada and London accompanied by many congratulatory letters.
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Norristown Briefs Highlight Local Events and Sports
Local notices report Mrs. Julia Hazard visiting from Atlantic City and the birth of a 20 pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Campbell. The Art Literary Circle hosted its tenth monthly banquet with speakers and embroidery displays. Norristown Giants beat South Philadelphia 8 to 5 and defeated Swarthmore 10 to 5. The Mid dle District A U MPB Church conference closed in Wilmington and Rev Geo N Happy, returning from Jamaica, will depart June 25 for rest with Rev Garrison C Truse in charge during absence.
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Olie Smith
David Blackwell
Mary Blackwell
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Gales
Robertson
Byra Mawr
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Bernard
Downingtown
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Mr and Mrs Frank M ves Celebrate Tenth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank M ves mark their tenth wedding anniversary at their home on 1224 South Eighteenth Street Monday evening May 12 with a sizable gathering of friends.
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Daughters Honor Mother's 40th Birthday Celebration
The Misses Wilson Lola B Mat tie and Estella hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs. Wilson at 1543 N Opal St on May 29. The event featured flowers, nice gowns, and a purse gift containing 40 dollars and 40 new 1913 nickels. Guests included Mrs Boyd Mrs Hill and Rev E L Bell among others.
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Cape May Church News Highlights Woman's Day and Local Visits
Macedonia Baptist hosted Woman's Day services with Rev. P F Matthews delivering a sermon to Cape May women. Visitors included Dr W P Bailey and families from Philadelphia. Notes mention Miss Lottie Owens returning home and local figures attending events, with Fathers Day observed at the A M E Church and a baby contest planned for the Steward's Fund.
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