Spiritual tide rises at Mother Zion under Harrod guidance
Dr Wm A Harrod delivers masterly sermons at the church with themes Making it over The Halo of the Crosse and True Disipleship Eight new members joined the church and eight more received fellowship A Holy Communion service drew its largest crowd in years Trustees purchased a residence at 1839 on Street for a new parsonage for Dr and Mrs Harrod
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Harrod
Zion
Harrod
Mary F. Mason
Florence
Mason
Simon Mason
Memorial Baptist Chapel Services and Children’s Day Plans
Memorial Baptist Chapel Darby Pa reports last Sabbath services with morning and evening sermons by Rev Robert Pierce. Sabbath school at 230 pm includes lesson study and Children’s Day rehearsal. Next Sunday June 2 is Children’s Day with flowers and morning sermon. Rally day June 25 seeks 100 dollars for a new church fund with Rev Dr William Harrod of First African Scone Church scheduled to attend and lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pierce
Peo
Wm. Harrod
Allen A. M. E. Church Pastor Attends Annual Conference
Rev W Spencer Carpenter, a longtime pastor, attends the annual conference for the fifth time. He joined Allen A. M. E. Church in 1811 and was previously a stranger to eight members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Spencer Carpenter
Allen A. M. E
Carpenter
Allen
Trustees Report Boosts Allen Church Finances Under Carpenter
Rev W S Carpenter, new pastor at Allen Church, succeeds Rev M C Brooks. Trustees report during Brooks era raised $19,930 with debt over $31,000. under Carpenter five years, $33,492.56 raised, $27,492.56 for trustees plus $2,000 parsonage. renovations over $4,000. Total raised under Carpenter over $43,500 including Stewards' $8,000. Signed by H H Lober secretary.
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Philadelphia
M. C. Brooks
D. D
Allen Church
Lombard Street
19Th
H. H. Lowther
Brook
Brooks
Allen
Carpenter
Rtral
Old Allen Church
Republic Trust
Friends of the Church
W Spencer Carpenter
Rev. Carpenter
Board OF Trustees
H. H. Lober
Sermon at Camden church draws St Paul’s visitors
Scotts A U Church Camden New Jersey hosted Rev Johnson with Brothers Cleaver and Rhoades from St Pauls Wilmington Delaware. Sunday school grows rapidly. Miss Satchell noted September events. A 10:30 a m sermon followed by 12 m and 2:30 p m services. Visitation announced with cordial welcome.
First African Presbyterian Church Sermon and Communion
The First African Presbyterian Church enjoyed inspiring services last Sabbath with Rev Wm Burton of Franklinton NC and Albion Academy as guest preacher in the morning. He spoke on Thy Word is Truth from John 17 17 stressing the Bible's power and the central figure of Jesus Christ. The evening communion service was led by Rev Dr J W Lee with Burton assisting. The pastor and congregation praised the blessings of the year and invited attendance for the summer season with worship times listed for Sunday and midweek prayer and lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Burton
Franklinton
N. C
Albion Academy
Jesus Christ
J. W. Lee
Burton
Central Presbyterian Church Preaching and Services Schedule
The Central Presbyterian Church will hold preaching at 11 a.m. with the sermon The Solemn Charge, followed by communion. Sabbath school begins at 12:30 p.m. and Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. with The Will and The Way from Phil 1 13. An 8:30 p.m. service presents Our Special Call. Wednesday evening prayer meeting addresses Our Behaviour to our Fellows.
Pinn Memorial Baptist Church Banner Service Receipts Noted
Last Sunday at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church Dr John A Whitted led the morning sermon with Dr Wm A Creditt presiding. Sister Rebecca Allen joined by letter as offerings totaled 110.86 dollars while Sunday school kept 9:30 am summer meeting and 3:30 pm Downingtown Educational session drew a full house.
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John A. Whitted
Wm. A. Creditt
Rebecca Allen
Downingtown
J. C. Jackson
Killgore
N. H. Hester
Mt Zion Baptist Church Schedule and Activities
Mt Zion Baptist Church at 47th and Lunmore Avenue led by Rev. C W Gregory held morning service with text St John 39 5. A new member joined. Sunday school at 2 30 p m. Evening service by Rev Bird text St John 10 11. Sunday morning prayer at 6. Wednesday 8 30 prayer and Thursday 8 30 literary. Wiling Workers Club met at Mrs Martha Branch 1324 S May St, refreshments served. Next meeting at Mrs Malvina Parker 1217 Melville St. Carrie Harris president B M Gregory secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
47Th and
Lunmore Avenue
C. W. Gregory
St. John
Christian Workers
Bird
Tasker Street Baptist Church
Wiling Workers Club
Martha Branch
S. May Street
Malvina Parker
Melville Street
Carrie Harris
B. M. Gregory
Wesley Church Honors Pastor Wallace With Farewell Plans
A large Wesley A M E Zion Church congregation in Philadelphia heard Rev. Dr P A Wallace preach a strong sermon on the blood of sprinkling and seven new members joined. Rev Levin Gattis spoke in the evening and a farewell sermon is set for the third Sunday in June before Wallace moves to the New York Brooklyn Conference. a Monster Appreciation and Reception is planned for Monday evening June 19 to honor him and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley A M. E. Zion
15Th
Lombard Streets
P. A. Wallace
Levin Gattis
Wallace
Wesley
New York
Brooklyn
Varick Temple Hosts Sunday Services and Pew Rally
At 6 30 a m a meeting opened then J Eason preached from Luke 21 9 on Lessons from the War. 3 30 p m Rev Mrs J C Moore preached and 6 45 Christian Endeavor followed by 8 p m pastor’s sermon The End is not bye and bye Holy communion served all day Assistant pastors were Revs Alex Hicks T D Fenderson and J M Davis Pew Rally Sunday drew a large collection about 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Eason
J. C. Moore
Christian Endeavor
Alex. Hicks
T. D. Fenderson
J. M. Davis
Mats Wel
Retreat for men and boys at St Michaels and All Angels
The first annual men and boys retreat at St Michaels and All Angels on 43rd and Wallace streets runs today from 5 to 9 pm with silence meditation and prayer led by Rev Elliott White. Whit Sunday services include 6 am and 11 am Holy Communion and a 3 pm Sunday school with 8 pm evensong. A procession precedes the 11 am celebration. A Home for Colored Boys project by all colored Episcopal churches will open soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michaels and All Angels Church
43Rd
Wallace
St. Michaels and All Angels
Elliot White
St. Marks Church
Ascension themes mark Church of the Crucifixion services
The rector delivered an eloquent May 4 address on the Ascension and its role in salvation, warning that questioning the Incarnation or Resurrection undermines Christianity. May 11 Whit Sunday features Holy Communion at 11 am with Rev. Robt H. Tabb, and evening services follow. Sunday school times noted. all are welcome.
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Robt H. Tabb
Whit Sunday Services At St Augustine Episcopal Church
St Augustine Episcopal Church on Columbia avenue between 20th and 21st streets will observe Whit Sunday with communion at 7 am morning prayer and sermon at 11 am Sunday school at 12 45 pm and evening prayer and sermon at 8 pm. Wednesday evening prayer at 8 pm and Brothers meeting Thursday at 8 30 pm. Rev Henry S McDuffey Priest in Charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Avenue
Brothers Meeting
Henry
McDuffey
Union A M E Church Day Report and Sermons
The Union A M E Church held services from morning through the evening with sermons from Dan 1 8 at 10 30 and Rom 12 1 2 at 8. Rev Dr H L Phillips of Crucifixion Church spoke on Whence Why Whither. Two were added to full membership. Total offerings for the day were 189 00 and since April over 1 000 had been raised. Mr William Dixon on behalf of the Advance Teachers Training Class presented Dr Cooper with a purse for faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
H. L. Phillips
Wm. Dixon
Berean Church
Advance Teachers Training Class
Union A. M. E. Church
Cooper
Temple C M E Church Weekly Activities
Last Sunday Rev N C Christie preached at William Temple C M E Church. Sunday school at 2 30 led by Mr Bradley. 3 pm joint service with Rev Whitten. Epworth League at 6 45 led by Mrs E Ferebee and Miss Mary Harris. 7 45 sermon by Rev G T Long. Violet Sewing Circle meets Thursday at Miss V Harris 1231 8S Shadwick St. Mrs N C Crisden leaves Wednesday to visit mother Mrs M Perry. Rev and Mrs A E Ferebee of Morton PA guests at parsonage. Mrs Bessie Nichols of North Philadelphia visiting sister Mrs Lucy Maniss 2633 Annin St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Christie
Bradley
Shadwick Street
N. C. Crisden
M. Perry
A. E. Ferebee
Morton
Bessie Nichols
North Philadelphia
Lucy Maniss
Annin Street
Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel Service Schedule
Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel on Lombard Street between 19th and 20th hosts Sunday Holy Communion at 8 a.m. A service with sermon is at 11 a.m., with Holy Communion on the first Sunday. Sunday school and Bible classes begin at 2 30 p.m., with another service at 5 p.m. Holy Communion observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel
Episcopal
Lombard Street
Elso
Emanuel A M E Church Receives Rev Norris Family
Members and friends gave a grand reception to Rev E H Norris and family at Emanuel A M E Church located at 24th and York. Rev Dr W H Davis acted as master of ceremonies before leaving. Rev Alfred Fisher led. Closing services of the conference year featured sermons by Rev Gibbs and Rev Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel A. M. E
24Th
York Streets
E. H. Norris
Norris
W. H. Davis
P. E
Alfred Fisher
Fisher
Keene, Miller
Abraham Anderson
James Lockerman
Webster Hand
Phoebe Anderson
Annie Thomas
Adda Harmon
Mamie Grice
Dr. Gibson
Church of the Brotherhood officers invite seekers
Church notices advertise Friday services at 530 So 15th Street and Wednesday evenings at 1117 Lloyd Street in Chester Pennsylvania. Long service and lecture with spiritual messages to all. Sceptics and unbelievers are welcomed. Conducted by Rev. N C Johnson, spiritualist and divine healer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brotherhood
15Th Street
Lloyd Street
Chester
N. C. Johnsn
The Holy Cross Spiritualist Church Services at 1528 Bainbridge
The Holy Cross Spiritualist Church at 1528 Bainbridge Street holds regular services every Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Long service and lecture by pastor H. E. Douglass, Master of Occult Science, aided by eminent spiritual mediums with spirit delineations. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross Spiritualist Church
Bainbridge Street
H. E. Douglass
United Methodist Church Revival in Philadelphia and New Jersey
The 1916 First annual conference of the Philadelphia and New Jersey Conference of the United Methodist Connection met at St Matthews Chapel in Philadelphia May 24. The event was a grand spiritual and financial success with appointments announced for Rev A J White Rev A B Williams Rev Alfred Reading and Rev Namon Ince to various chapels in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
John H. Hanley
John R. Jordan
A. J. White
Philadelphia and
New Jersey
United Methodist Connection
St. Matthews Chapel
18Th
Lombard Streets
Hamadan in Biblical and Grecian History Lore
London reports Hamadan in Persia, occupied by Russian forces, linked to ancient Shushan and the estates of Mordecai and Esther. The town is noted for tombs, a carved lion site, inscriptions aiding cuneiform decipherment, and a leather trade now dominates after fame for white wines. Local myths claim buried treasure under a nearby stone.
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London
Hamadan
Persia
Echatana
Alexander the Great
Shushan
Ahasuerus
India
Ethiopia
Vashti
Esther
Mordecai
Xerxes
Nineveh
Ground Breaking for New Mt Carmel Baptist Church
Next Monday at 3 p m Mt Carmel Baptist Church at 58th and Race streets will break ground for a new church building costing fifteen thousand dollars. Rev Thomas D Atkins D D, the pastor, aided by his wife and congregants, has earned respect for church building and preaching. Contractor is J T Trent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt.Carmel
J. T. Trent
Farewell reception for Rev J C V Burbage at Mt Zion
A large gathering at Mt Zion A M E Church Darby marked Rev J C V Burbage farewell after five years as pastor. The program opened with choir selections prayer and congregational singing All Hail the Power of Jesus Name. Numerous brief talks and solos followed then a repast was served. A purse was presented to Rev Burbage as he left for the Harrisburg conference with Rev Arnold Miller serving as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby
J. C. V. Burbage
Rickett
Robert H. Pierce
Memorial Baptist Chapel
Power of Jesus
Mr. Wells
Murray
Boulden
Wm. Pierce
Berkley
Geo. Porter
Register
Lula Jeffries
Ida M. Hilton
Wells
Robt. H. Pierce
Fletcher Williams
First Baptist Church
C. V. Monk
Wilbur
S. Henderson
Burbage
Harrisburg
Arnold Miller
Philadelphia Tribune adopts paid in advance subscription policy
Effective June 15 the Philadelphia Tribune switches to a strictly paid in advance policy. AW subscriptions end at expiration and all subscribers in arrears must renew now or face discontinuation due to rising costs for paper ink and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Tribune
Union AME Church Holds First Quarterly Meeting in Smyrna
Smyrna Del June 6 report covers May 28 Union A M E Church quarterly meeting led by Rev Asbury Smith D D P E with sermon on Amos. Pastor Rev Albert Price present. new member Mrs Ethel Clifton. various visits and social events noted including P B and W A R entertainment for Rev Albert Price and a large farewell sermon by Rev H D Lowther at Bethel Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Price
Leonard Hardin
Camden
N. J
Dora Murphy
A. Stockley
David Robinson
Lizzie Johnson
Dr Price
Edward Dolly
Bethel A. M. E
H. D. Lowther
Clayton
Mary Roberts
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Howard Butcher
Riley
Philadelphia
Offrey Riley
Albert Watson
Mae Hester Gibbs
Blanch Bryan
Emma Butcher
Earner Johnson
Charles Johnson
John Starky
John Jones
Carrie Jones
P. B
Odd Fellows Hall
Albert Price
Willie Waymen
William Williams
Benj. Collins
Eli Fisher
Fred Clifton
Harvey Garner
J. H. Sammnes
Johnson
Murphy
Grace Johnson
Ella Till
Della Jefferson
Stella Murphy
James Winchester
Frank Burler
Alonzo Harris
Wilmington
Del
Ethel Nesbit
West Philadelphia
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Union A. M. E. Church
Walter G. Johnson
Benj. Turner
Fisher
Smyrna
East Stand
Main Street
Percy D. Landon
Hiram Grand Lodge F. A. M
Laurel
Zora Bell
Lincoln Street
Tribune
Reading
Joshua Bell
Asbury Park
W. C. Potts
House for sale bargain on Real Estate page
Real Estate listings in The Phila. Tribune highlight a bargain house for sale via Mapecally. Seller offers aggressive pricing and quick closing options to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phila. Tribune
Housekeepers' Aids For Cleaning And Pest Control
Practical home care tips cover hanging carpets to beat pests, making corrosive sublimate mixtures for centipedes, mattress cleaning with starch and soap, furniture finishes with linseed oil and wax, and kitchen hacks. Advice notes risks to humans, suggests safe handling and substitutions where possible.
The Harm of Hate and Its Hidden Power
A reflective piece on how hate distorts the self and voice, opposing the idea that hating proves strength. It cites envy, vanity, and hypocrisy as fuel for hate, urging readers to channel energy toward love and justice and to hate intolerance and injustice in a constructive, Christlike manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Johnson
Balzac
Christ
POR THE BUSINESS WOMAN The great secret with the business woman
A fragment discusses a business woman who keeps house and how removing half the furniture and bric a brac can simplify chores. It argues unnecessary work can be ruled out to make the home more attractive rather than less.
Stationery fashions change with new papers and colors
A fragmented report notes linen and imitation linen leading in popularity, with kid like Mole and Lawn paper available widely. The piece highlights half mourning paper with a narrow black border and lavender edge, plus envelope shapes and ragged tissue lined varieties in black white and purple.
Seemingly Fashionable Blouses for Summer Wear
The article describes summer blouse styles for business and social wear, including chiffon and satin designs. It highlights a chiffon white over pink satin blouse with a white organdie collar, pearl and paste embellishments, and full sleeves with satin cuffs. Other mentions include navy chiffon blouses with beaded embroidery, black voile options, and a kimono fashion blouse in jetted net with silver embroidery and a crimson carnation accent.
Shortcake recipe with strawberries and meringue topping
A recipe describes making shortcake with four cups flour, baking powder, lard, milk, and a quart of strawberries. It instructs mixing dry ingredients, forming a soft dough, baking, inverting, removing crumbs, filling with strawberry sauce, reassembling, and finishing with a baked meringue top to be served promptly.
Sour Cream Pudding Roll and Sauce
A compact recipe explains sour cream pudding dough combining two quarts sifted wheat with three heaping teaspoons of powder and milk to a soft dough. Fold in dried fruit, roll to half inch thickness, steam over boiling water for hours, and serve hot with cinnamon-sweetened milk or cream sauce.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittt African
First African Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Pinn Memorial Baptist Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Varick Temple
Thomas D. Atkins, D. D
St. Augustine Episcopal Church
William Temple C. M. E. Church
Phillips Brooks
the Holy Cross Spiritualist Church
United Methodist Church
Rev. Burbage
Joan
Orch
Sil
By Erar Terpicce
Smyrna News
Belgium
Brittany
Shortcake
H. S. Duter
J.T. Seth
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