Harrisburg Woman Dies After Four Month Illness
Mrs. Stella Scott wife of John P Scott Past Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F A M State of Pennsylvania died after a four month illness at 7 30 Monday evening at her home 139 Linden street Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon The M BR Grand Court of Cyrene Auxiliary to the Grand Commandery Knight Templars of Pennsylvania met May 24 25 in Mason ic Hall 409 Solith street with Grand Commandress Sister Lida C Matthews presiding Committees were named and reports heard Delegates from numerous commands attended The year ends with a balance of 27 74 in the treasurer’s hands and 448 00 in the bank Dinner and banquet followed and honors awarded to Sisters for long service The convention adjourned after plans for a new hall Building Association five shares and a day of Divine Service were approved The gathering closed with remarks by several officers and visitors
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Harrisburg
Stell Scott
John P. Scott
Grand Lodge
State of Pennsylvania
Linden Street
M. BR. Grand Court of
Cyrene
Grand Commandary
Knight Templars of
Pennsylvania
Masonic Hall
Solith Street
Grand Commandress
Lida C. Matthews
St. James
Philadelphia
St. Marks
St. Marys
Cheyney
Magdalene
Martha
Rose
Brooklyn
N. Y
Germantown
Naomi
Committee On Rand
Annie Medley
Joanna Braxton
Annie Willis
Elizabeth Nan
Elizabeth Banks
Grand Treasure
Delia Carter
J. J. Hizey
Robert Jack
Mary A. Parker
D. C
Della Robinson
Boston
Mass
G. D
L. H. Stewart
Gue Pasa
Lucy Stafford
J. Papel
Minnie Valen
G. Inspector
Carry Henry
G. Altras
Cornelia Herper
Steward
C. Anderson
I. Sentinel
Julia Ward
G. ©. Sentinel
S. Trent
G. Organit
Hatter Carrol
P. G
L. C. Martha
Virginia C
P. G. Mandress
Washington, D
Mary’ J
Minnie Bo- G
Hattie Car
Reso
Building Association
T. H. Steward
Brook
Broon
Order In General
A. Parker
Washington, D. C
Cornelia Robinson
Elizabeth Ladies
Wilmington Lodge Members Attend Concert and Meet
Abbie Johnson State Deputy and Dr Dorsey Lattimore joined a Wilmington concert night and social at Paulie Dunbar Lodge. Abbie Johnson and other officers attended Temple No 51 events on Friday. Quaker City Temple No 73 shows growing membership in under a year with solid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Johnson
Pocahontas Temple
Wilson
Jackson
Dorsey Lattimore
Wilmington
Paulie Dunbar Lodge
Dorsey
Quaker City Temple
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Perfect Sunday Observance In West Chester Community
West Chester Pennsylvania June 2 reports a bright Sunday with full church attendance both morning and evening. Visitors Helena Ganges and Mr Harmon Jr were in Frieacighia last Sunday. Wilson of Kennett and his companions visited relatives Tuesday and Wednesday of the past week.
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West Chester
Helena Ganges
Harmon, Jr
Wilson
Kennett
Town Notes on Visits and Church Society Events
Mrs Kathrine Patton and Mrs Maud Randall were guests of family in town. The Willing Workers Society at St Pauls Baptist met with Mrs J C King and toured the home of Mr and Mrs Percy Smith. A straw ride featured Mr and Mrs King, Mr and Mrs Percy Smith, and many others followed by a fine repast. Alphonza Chew hosted a luncheon for Miss Ruth and Pearl Williams and friends. The Sisterhood of Mary and Martha met with Rev Daniel Howard offering encouragement. The church debt was reported at 12 000 dollars after a 100 dollar payment. Malinda Crump visited the West Chester Golf and Country Club and Thos E Wesley in Bolmar street. Edward Wesley and wife from Media visited relatives Sunday.
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Kathrine Patton
Coatee
Maud Randall
Philadelphia
E. J. Jones
Amalia Spriggs
Worthington Street
Willing Workers Society
St. Pauls Baptist Church
J C. King
Anna M. Coulston
Alice Seamon
Nettie Ridgley
Margret Hovington
Alice Edwards
Percy Smith
Alphonza Chew
Ruth
Pearl Williams
Norristown
Wilma Allen
Beulah Gladman
Lucille Woodburn
Paul Williams
Pton
Frances Allen
Mary
Martha
Cassie Harris
Daniel Howard
O. W. Ray
Malinda Crump
Mt Vernon Street
Howard B. Whipper
West Chester Golf and Country Club
Thos. E. Wesley
Bolmar Street
Edward Wesley
Media
Our Town
Children take stage coach trip to Valley Forge from Watts School
Chester is abuzz as High and Watts Grammar School boys ride a four horse stage coach at 6 15 am Saturday to Valley Forge to visit Revolutionary sights. Professors Thomas and Valentine supervise. Community notes include church drama profits, garden projects, and upcoming Watts School closing exercises featuring Judge Terrell and Rev Lisby.
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Chester
High
Watts Grammar School
Watts School
Valley Forge
Old Hospital
Omcee
G. Thomas
W. K. Valentine
Jitneyville Club
Murphy Church
John W Holmes
Central Avenue
Greensboro
Robi H. Terrell
Washington, D. C
Theodore Lisby
Rome
N. Y
Robt. Lisby
Harriet E. Wheaton
West Chester
Florence G. Wilson
J. L. Pate
Atlantic City
Matthew Nutter
Philadelphia
Nancy Lisby
Francis Hunt
Pittsburgh
Nettie Richardson
Quann
Grasty
Colston and Downs
Pearl K Henderson
Miss Smith
March of the Nation
Hattie Battle
Camden
N. J
Alice Moore Nelson
Wilmington
Del
Ruth L. Bennett
Sirs Barnett
Wm. Decatur
Chester Hospital
Pennsylvania State Federation of Negro Womens’ Clubs
Lillian Crawford
Gartside School
Mothers’ Department
Lucretia Colston
Bennett
David T. Howard
Mattie Ford
Atlanta
G. E. Armes
Altoona
A. L
Dreen
Belifonte
H L. Fisher
Wm. H. Moses
Texas
J. M. Moses
Hunter Test
Blanche Boyd Nee Morris
New York City
West 2Nd Street
Campbell Church marks a successful year with sermons and farewell
Media Pa June 6 Sunday at Campbell Church featured Dr Reed delivering a morning sermon The Lord's Supper followed with many taking part In the evening Dr Reed closed with A Portrait of Modern Life The year was praised as successful and officers asked for Dr Reeds return Funeral sermon for Mr J Jas Palmer was given Saturday at his South Media home Out of town attendees included Charles Waters Philadelphia and Mildred Guy Clayton Del A chocolate event at Campbell Church Sunday was a success
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Reed
J. Jas. Palmer
South Media
Campbell Church
Charles Waters
Philadelphia
Mildred Guy
Clayton
Campbell Church and community notes from Felton Pa
Dr Reed and family celebrated Memorial at Felton where the Doctor’s parents lie. Several Read ing residents and visitors attended Campbell Church services, a purse was given to Mrs Reed, and thanks extended to Janie Wilson. Local weddings, engagements, and student achievements are noted along with upcoming events at Trinity Church and Vernon street reception plans.
Local social and church notices from Reading PA
Reading Pa June social notes list visits to Mechanicsburg Media and Philadelphia. Memorial Day address by Rev B F Glasco. Bethel A M E Society package social. Philadelphia Club Grand Ball at Sender Krantz Hall. Elks Club expanding with new members and interstate visitors gauge community growth.
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Reading
Susie
Ella Hubert
Mechanicsburg
George Dorsey
Stella
Media
A J. Young
Washington, D. C
Howard University
Mamie
Knoxville, Tenn
B F. Glasco
Washington Street Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia North Presbytery
Pennsylvania
Washington Street
Senderkrantz Hall
Chestnut Street
Elks Club
Farewell sermon at Mt Zion Church in Berwyn
Mt Zion Church in Berwyn held well attended services as Rev. Watkins gave his farewell address on Sunday evening. Visits included Miss Katurah Nash of Devon staying with Mrs. Geo Baylis and Mr. Travilla Scott from Manyunk visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tyre. Lux Lyceum from Devon joined Alpha Lyceum of Wayne for an engaging program.
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Berwyn
Mt. Zion Church
Watkins
Katurah Nash
Devon
Geo. Baylis
Travilla Scott
Manyunk
Harvey Tyre
Lux Lyceum
Alpha Lyceum
Wayne
Chas. Welden, Jr
Harry Houston
Bessie Cannon
Chas. Weldon
Joan Hokins
Helen Blake
Sermons and wedding notice in North Philadelphia church scene
Dr Butler preached at 11 a m from Acts 16 9 and at 3 p m a second sermon from St Luke 2 2 A glorious communion followed At 8 p m he shared an echo from the General Conference praising ministers and delegates Miss Eunice Toulson of Galena Md visits for wedding to Lewis Jackson of Townsend Del on Wednesday evening Mrs Lizzie Jones hosted a reception in her 1017 W Susquehanna Ave home Decoration Day observed with visits to Ogontz and La Mott Church
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North Philadelphia
Butler
M. E
Todd
Eunice Toulson
Galena
Wilmington
Lewis Jackson
Townsend
Del
Lizzie Jones
Susquehanna Avenue
Eunice
Bolding
B. Shepherd
E. Jones
Carrington
Cox
Clark
Farner
Sawyer
Toulson
Ogontz
la Mott Church
Church Meeting Sparks Plans For Community Improvement
Friday evening church session featured Dr. Butler outlining near term plans to benefit the church and local community. Ice cream and cake followed. Notices urged attendance at services and meetings. Members urged to bring flowers for Children’s Day. Several residents named with get well and travel notes. Women’s Home Missionary Society reported an $8.77 mite box, officers installed, and praise for continuing service. North Philadelphia Blue Ribbon Sewing Circle hosted by Mrs. Lottie Stewart with refreshments. William Walker leaving for Stone Harbor for the summer. Mrs. M. L. Johnson returned from Baltimore after several weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Wm. Smith
N. Camac Street
Elsie Griffin
French St
Marion
Clara
Violet Jackman
Charles Porter
Womens Home Missionary Society
Dent
F. Wilson
H. Wiley
S Sharp
A. Waters
A. Thompson
L. Wilson
North Philadelphia
Blue Ribbon Sewing Circle
Lottie Stewart
Cabot Street
Josephine Wallace
William Walker
Fairmount Avenue
Stone Harbor
M. L. Johnson
Baltimore
Easton Clergy Reception and Local Social Notes
In Easton Pennsylvania on June 8, readers learn of a Bethlehem preacher reception hosted for local clergy, visits by Mrs. Alonzo Johnson in New York and Henry Johnson to Connecticut for summer, and return by Mrs. Josie Burton from Jersey City and New York. Community gatherings include the Gold en Leaf Literary Club meeting with papers by Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. F. P. Diggs, plus social visits in Scranton and a new Bethlehem residence visit by Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hall. Reverend F. P. Diggs preached at Sunday services with strong attendance, while J. A. Burton enjoyed a four day home vacation amid local chatter. a local figure Loney Jefferson, who styles himself the second John Jasper, claimed a call to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Baltimore
F. P. Diggs
Roland Prime
Scranton
W. T. Hall
Jos. L. Ray
Bethlehem
Chas. Lucas
Atlantic City
L. Tabb
So. 5Th Street
J. A. Burton
Loney Jefferson
John Jasper
Tri City Lodge Elects Officers in Semiannual Vote
Tri City Lodge No 135 I B P O E of W held its semiannual election Thursday night naming D Freeman as E R Est Leading Knight R Prime as Est Sect Knight E Jackson as Est Loyal Knight H Hubbard as Sect I S Burton as Tres W Purnssey as Tyler and Daniel Lane as P G Bro Geo Draper was chosen as delegate to the convention Also noting the return of Bro Chas Price on Sunday at a time of resumed activity Continued on Page 7
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Pleasant Hour
Canal Street
Tri-City Lodge No
E. R
Bro
D Freeman
Bro. R. Prime
E. Jackson
H. Hubbard
I. S. Burton
W. Purnssey
Tyler
Chester Good
P. G
Daniel Lane
Geo Draper
Chas. Price
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Lady Elks News
Felton
Rebecca Dorsey
Stella Dorsey
Coles
Birdsboro
Rebecca Byrd
Miles Kelley
Elizabeth Williams
Anna Brown
Hilda Brown
Susie Green
Etta Bell Long
Ellen Townsend
Fannie Scott
Campbell
Janie Wilson
Marian Green
Geo. Cooper
T. J. Clarkson
Lorenzo D. Blackson
Marie L. Llwellyn
Darby
Mabel Turner
Florence Louise Dall
Douglass Clarkson
Reidence
Vernon Street
Ernest Carter
Media High School
Carter
Dramatic Club
Paul T Lawrence Dunbar Literary Society
Trinity Church
Madeline Thomas
Easton News
Hollander & Fleishman
Hollander & Fleishman CO
Chestnut Sr
Palmer
Jacobs
Pharmacy
Agents
Paul F. Keene
Thompson Street
Ritka Avenue
Roxborough
So. 19Th St
William Kayser
Tannhaeuser
South Street
Leisureland
Albany
Troy
Lake George
Adirondacks Lake
Beautiful “Searchlight Magazine
Hudson Navigation Company
Pier 32
North River
New York
The
Bourne’s Pharmacy
James F. Bourne
Arctic Ave
N.J
Estle
S. Rubin & Sons
Sa P
Saleemen
A. Foster
Lombard Street
Philadelphi
Bell
Bell Phone
Dickinson
Keystone
Walter W.H. Casselle
South Mth Street
N. Ruby St
West
Marks Avenue
South 34Th Street
Germantown Ave
German
Mulberry St
Brankford
North 23Rd Street
Beri
Royal S. Weaver
Undertaker
United Ec
Royal Remedy Company N. W. Cor
15Th and
Tasker
Sts
Cosmopolitan Industrial Insurance Company
Capital
S.W. Cor
20Th and
Spring Garden Sts
Evan G. Badger
ED W. H. Gurk
Gen
Mgr
Sec’y
FRED
Keystone Aid Society
New Jersey
S.E. Cor
16Th & Louthard Sts
Philadephia, Hi
N. 7Th
Broad Street
Meeker Bidg
Market Street
Newark
Merchant Street
Coatesville
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