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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
5
Numerous abbreviated notices report residents like Dr J T Howard Mrs Samuel Raney and Mrs Fletcher ill confined or recovering. Other items mention illnesses visits to Atlantic City and Newark, church picnics at Washington Park and social gatherings hosted by Mrs J F Needham Mrs J Adger and Miss Williams with attendees from Philadelphia Jersey Shore and Norfolk.
Announcement of the marriage of a Camden Public Schools teacher in Wilmington Delaware to a Hartford Connecticut native. The ceremony drew scholars, teachers and friends at a Camden Public church after a parents meeting. The Berean Mangal Training and Industrial School plans a musical during commencement week June 11 1912 with student performances and trips. Tickets are 2 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Refreshments offered.
In memory of Augustus Capps who departed this life on June 6 1909 as noted by Mrs Addie Capps. The obituary speaks of his beauty and power and the inevitable hour, with a reflection on glory and mortality.
Notice asks subscribers to mail their current and previous addresses with names to the office for update. It indicates a move to Delaware and then to Chester later this month.
The Settlement house closed last Friday for summer. The sg rg will reopen the first week of July and preparations are under way to open Happy Land. Frazier Athletic Club denied Decoration Day at Fairmount by the South Nod Giants, 2 to 0. Busy Bees Sewing Class held an enjoyable entertainment last Wednesday. Charlie Brown leaves soon for New Hampshire to camp over the summer. Edgar Milby returned from Manaesas Maryland and will summer here. He looked dashing in a military uniform. Louis Martin of Hampton Institute visited several days this week, to Connecticut. Anna Gray won a prize for waffles last week. Laura Ford struggles to win a prize this week for Myonaice dressing.
Camden on June 4 reports Mrs. Livinia Evans of Atlantic City visiting her mother on Kaighn avenue. Burial of Mrs. Tipit, mother of Mrs. L Jackson, from Macedonia church. Various residents including Ella Smith and James Robinson noted visiting, with daily errands and family transfers across Philadelphia, Washington D C, and Bristol.
A Lawnside and Magnolia News summary highlights Memorial Day gatherings by residents from Philadelphia and Camden, a May Pole Dance by Mrs James Hemmings, a Musi cal Club banquet at Miss Ada Jackson’s home, and social visits by Miss Victoria Blackwell. The Lawnside plot on Winton avenue and Charleston road was conveyed to Home Mutual Investment Company, comprising twenty four lots.
Rev W B Janes preached both services as a storm hit Sunday night affecting attendance. Seven peskaesets noted. New window panes installed enhancing church appearance. Leap Year Social at Bethel A M E Church on May 28 was a success. Mrs Addie Danson traveled to Bart to visit her mother Mrs Susan rs. Cain's foot scalding improved. Mrs Leonora B Gardner teaching in Mises City Del plans vacation with family.
Mrs Carrie J. Ross wife of Reuben Ross dies at 48 West Pearl street after a two month illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon.
Fragmentary text describes the first scene of a drama performed before an audience. The note mentions a choir and sacred concerts as part of the event in Ardmore.
Fragmented ad copy describes a skin remedy sold by multiple Chicago addresses and several merchants. Mentions Pomadé and Ford’s manufactured by Oxzonized Ox Marrow Company with various contact points including Lombard and Dearborn areas and several street corners.
A published letter accuses Prof Robinson of arranging music and occupying the piano while directing a show on May 30 at Broad Street Theatre. It claims he replaced his own players with a white orchestra to appear capable and criticizes his conduct and favoritism. Signatories include Joseph E. Lymas and others.
Atlantic City on June 4 opened with crowded beaches and vigilant life guards. The Reverend H. P. Anderson delivered a sermon at St James A M E Church for the Ladie of Isis and Nobles of the Shriners. Ongoing church events include Price Memorial A M E Zion with Dr Langford as pastor and speaker Dr J P Gregory at Temple Baptist. A six hundred dollar rally at Temple 18 drew praise, while a tour of the world is planned for Adams and family in mid June. Visitors include Miss Florence Bird of Philadelphia and Mr James N Deaver of Brook.
York notes detail Rev Arthur Pinanko visiting, funeral notices for Mrs Lottie Patrick and Ella Jones, and a Harrisburg hotel waiter visiting Mr Kent Hopins. York High School celebrates its forty first commencement with honors for Johan Chambers and notes Paul Foster joins the local orchestra.
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