Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Philadelphia Tribune in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Philadelphia Tribune

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1913

Page

5

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.

Warwicks South St Davis Drug Store Makers EB. C. Dawkins Poplar Watts St Douglass. Hospital 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.

Lombard St Philadelphia National Benefit Association Washington D. C Holy Trinity Baptist Church Bainbridge St W. F. Graham D. D Geo. H. White DD. D

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.

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.

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.

Robert Penn

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.

Philadelphia Broad St Josie Harvey St. Peter Claver’s Lombard St Newlin Mary R. T. Tucker R. N Hamilton St Preston Edwin H. Hackley 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.

Algernon Bugg Missouri Pennsylvania United States Philadelphia Morocco Broad St Locust General Bugg G. Grant Williams Philadelphia Tribune A. 8 Mayong

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.

B. Charlotta Smalls Benj. H. Smalls Mary E. Smalls Sydney E. Purnell 17Th St Miss Small Miss Smalls 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.

W. L. Cox Montrose St Philadelphia Boston United States Canada London England Mrs. Cox

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.

Norristown Julia Hazard Atlantic City Stork Andrew Campbell Bessie Hill Germantown Olie Smith David Blackwell Mary Blackwell William Street Laura Nicholas Art Literary Circle Wm. Derry St. Clair Derry General Ewings Rampton Institute Gales Robertson Byra Mawr Lila Benard Bernard Downingtown Norristown Giants South Philadelphia Giants Norristown Boys Swarthmore Giants Our Boys A. U. Mpb A. U Wilmington Del Geo. N. Happy Ebenezer A. U. M. P Jamaica Garrison C. Truse

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.

Frank M.ves South Eighteenth Street

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.

Wilsons Lola B Mattie Estella N. Opal St Boyd Hill James Harger and Sons Geo. E. Hall Mary Logan Jas. M. Davis Mar. Eliza Michell Lydia Myers Vivian Mitchell E. L. Bell Lola B. Wilson Mattie Wilson Estella Wilson

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.

Cape May N. J Macedonia Baptist P. F. Matthews D. D W. P. Baily Lottie Owens Wallingford Charles F. Furgerson Howard University E. N. Dale Hotel Dale N J A. H. Long Catherine Owens Jefferson St Charlotte Hayward Cooper Mortal Ann West Cape May R. C. Ransom New Harry Buchanan Philadelphia Frances Brown Janie Brown R. C. Rawson John Murry A. M. E. Church Paul Singleton Ruth Wiliams Cape May City William Green L S. Wilson Wilson Trusty

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. T. Howard Dentiet Lometreet Mise M. Inez Caseey Jersey City Mre Aloyeios Cuyset Baltimore Fred. Warrick Desiree Pupie Leseon Catharine Street E. F. Hill St Peter Vers Broad Street Atre Eew. Hackley James Morrie William Titan Street Arab A. Jordan Wharton Street Wyebrook Philip J. Fisher M. Frederick Moss New York Park Harper, Jr Mary J. Locke Miseee Nora Waring and Pthel Scott Lincoln University Broad St. Theatre Mayotte Jones Hayti Sarah L. Jackson Princeton Indiana A. B. Jackson Adger the &Th The Post Office Association Endelcohn Club James A. Saddler 12Th and Spruce Madam Jackson Broad Street Teatre Foster Polk N. Beechwood St H. A. Thomas N. Taylor St Charlies H. Brooks Lombard Street Gordon’s Frank Workwell Ellsworth St J. W. Girey Cape Charles An May Miller Fannie C. E. Thomas Maude B. Hainer Druid Hill Ave Mary Frances Stewart Wm. E. Dorsey Catherine St Weldon Sinclair Stewart Thomas Gorgas Helen Magnolia, N. J J. H. Gray Washington, D. C Lydia Fleming Rosemont Ave Theodore Gould, Jr Mrs. Gould R. A. Allsopp Thompson Street Pittsburg Thomas J. Holmes Sharswood Street Lillian D Smith Phoenixville City William Smith William C. Harris N. Norwood St Richard P. Johnson George T. Newman 19Th St Prinston J. L W. J. Richards W. P. Stewart W. W. Still Wm. A. Creditt William Henri Robinson A. P. Caldwell Andrew Stevens Soap Box Social Albion Pine Valley Golf Ground W. Allen J. Lyons Walnut St H. A. Wilson J. B. Jones Chas. R. Bowie Philadllphia W. Pinnock Bailey H. L. Harper Niladelphia M. G. Skelly Merchantsville N. L. Toliver Stone Harbor, N Beaux Esprits 2 Son Penn Hall Darby Kennett Seeese Dale Warren D. Henderson Isabella A. Henderson Mrs. Banton Stockton, Md Mrs. Paskins South Street Frances Allen Chas. J. Mohaney Bell ’Phone Dickinson Geneva M. Morgan Mise Morgan Baby Rose Rosina G. Harrie Tribune Union Post Card Co N. E Cor 16Th South Streets B. Charlotte Smalls W. W. Frazier Frances Batholomew Adah Venable A. J. Bozarth T. Harrison Gibson Chas H. Brooks Frank J. Mulhearn Joseph Gray J. M. Brock Chas. Sandidge J. C. Tabourn A. A. Gordon Humane Wm. H. Bennett E. Jones Amos John Lee Wm. F. Powell Sheppard John W. Harris J. C. Asbury H. A. Davls Helen C. Davls M.S. Jones Richard P. Jones Wm. Burditte Golden E. A. Hamilton Beres A. Foster-Sermon Thomas Blacken Peter Jackson Gertrude Green George K. Harris J. W. Turner A. Jackson Revel Falks Edwin F. Hill W. H. Eddishaw Maud Morrisette Chas. Hardy Fisher Gover Wm. J. Rider Chas. Hopson Caroline la Count Bedford Gale N. F. Truitt Edward Harris Harris Mrs. W. L. Cox
Search Courier

Search the Philadelphia Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Philadelphia Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication