St Johns Day Services At Lily of the Valley Lodge
The annual St Johns Day services were held at the Masonic Auditorium Lily of the Valley Lodge Coatesville on Sunday June 9 at 3 pm. The Cornu copia Masonic Band of Philadelphia performed and a parade preceded the program. Speakers lauded the lodge and its new home and a $50 collection was raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Lily of the Valley Lodge
Cornucopia Masonic Band of
Philadelphia
Swing
Knights Templar
Grand Lodge
Grand Commandery
Stanford Coates
Charles Williams
W. M
Wm. Gee D. D
Eugene Henderson
Wm. H. Thomas
St. John
R. J. Willimas
G. M
Jacksonville
Fla
Grand East
G. Grant Williams
Mattie B. Smith
H. of J
Order
Peter
A. Robinson
P. M
Coatesville
Cornucopia
No. 59
Grand Treasurer in Town Shows Health Return
Hon. John B. Stansberry, Grand Treasurer, visited on the 10th. Despite a serious illness since the last Grand Lodge annual meeting, he now appears the picture of health with a cordial reception noted by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Stansberry
Grand Lodge
SONS OF VETERANS CAMP 29 MEETING AND FURLOUGH UPDATE
The Sons of Veterans Camp 29 held a brief Monday night meeting. Members attended Cherry Memorial church with Rebecca Allen Garrison No. 25. Charles Bowman, son of Edward and Elizabeth Bowman, is on furlough from the Tenth Cavalry in Arizona, and a large group welcomed him with a surprise party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Cherry Memorial Church
Rebecca Allen Garrison
Chas. Bowman
Bro
Edward
Elizabeth Bowman
Tenth Calvary
Arizona
Darby Notes Summer Activity In Suburb Of Philadelphia
In Darby Pennsylvania summer brings new activities as newcomers move in and neighbors interact. Sunday church services drew solid attendance while residents share news of relatives visiting New York City and recoveries after illness or injury. The Harris A M E Zion church hosted a pastor and wife anniversary reception with guests including Rev Flammer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby
Philadelphia
James Baker
Greene
Forrester Avenue
New York City
Ida Wright
Forrestervenue
Hahnemann Hospital
Flemming
Forrester Ave
Montague
Wm. T. Pierce
Robt. H. Pierce
Rochester
N. Y
Lake George
Harris
Marcus Hook
The
Tribune
Thanksburg
Harrisburg
Harris A. M. E. Zion Church
Flammer
Middletown
H. H. Cooper
Lola Stanford
Rosengell
Cunningham
Bedford
Harrisburg Church Events Report Revival and Graduates
Harrisburg report showing Sunday services at the Bethel church with Dr. Cooper sermon and a crowded 8 pm program organized by Mrs. Myrtle Burris. Notables include Laura Kellum and Laura Gilbert soloists, Mabie Clifford and David Burris recitations, and graduates from State Normal West Chester Wilberforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Cooper
Bond
Myrtle Burris
Laura Kellum
Laura Gilbert
Mabie Clifford
David Burris
Mildred Williams
Maud Miller
June Mooper
C. W. Owens
J. Carson
Meade
Archie Polston
George John Baker
C. M. Tanner
Washingston
D. C
Bethel Parson
Mayme Tompkins
State Normal
West Chester
J. Cooper
Helen Johnston
Ruth Parsons
Esther
Wilberforce
Tompkin
John Baker
Philadel- Tribune
Roman Slade
Paul Clifford
Columbia Items Highlight Weekend Visits and Community Events
Columbia Pa June 11 Master Warren Taylor celebrated his third birthday with a large gathering of local children. Visitors include Mrs Mildred Spriggs and Miss Esther Waters visiting relatives. residents from Harrisburg, Coatesville and Reading were guests or visitors. Mt Zion A M E church held Children’s Day with sermons, Sunday school, and a strong offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Warren Taylor
William Taylor
Coumbia
Master Taylor
Mildred Spriggs
Bertie Sweeney
Hettie Jordan
Cornelia Dellum
Reading
Mr. Hayes
Harrisburg
Laura Cole
Pugh
Coatesville
Mary Johnson
Daniel Woodyard
East Liberty St
Pittsburgh
Earl
Kathrine Sweeney
Hannah Cowan
Vancouver
British Columbia
Ester Waters
Asbury Park
Sarah Taylor
Sylvester Waters
William Thompson
William
Myers
Ephriam Morris
Saratoga Springs
Blaine Lyttle
Goldsburg
Mt. Zion A. M. E
Sadie Parker
Stern
Bilmyer
A. M. Jason
James Parker
Lily of the Valley Embroidery Circle Entertained in West Philadelphia
In West Philadelphia on Friday evening June Tth the Lily of the Valley Embroidery Circle hosted by Mrs. Fannie Higgs at 780 Lex Street engaged in embroidery until 11 pm then enjoyed a decorated dining room and a palatable repast. The treasury allocated 5 dollars for the Base Hospital and 6 dollars for the Layton Institution. Guest of honor was Mrs. Sophia Baynham. Attendees included Mrs. Jas. Couch, Mrs. Rosa Nickens, Mrs. Fannie Higgs, and Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harris of UT N Lex Street who have returned from unknown plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Philadelphia
Lily of the Valley Embroidery Circle
Fannie Higgs
Lex Street
Base Hospital
Layton Institution
Treasury
Sophia Baynham
Jas. Couch
Rosa Nickens
John B. Harris
UT N. Lex Street
Ten Day Trip to Hay Market and Washington D C
Reports detail a ten day excursion to Hay Market Virginia and Washington D C with visits to Camp Meade and encounters with relatives. Names include Geo H Oldrick Mrs Harris Mr R P Hill and others with social visits in Philadelphia Morton Wilmington and New York. Public notices mention a June 5 wedding at White Rock Baptist church for Miss Lillian Ridley and Elisha Ridley with a large bridal party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Market
Washington, D. C
Washington
Geo. H. Odldrick
Harris
Francis Alien
Crump
Morton
Freddie
Purnell
Lewstreet
R. P. Hill
Robert Bushrod
New York
Hill
Geo. D. Saunders
Lexstreet
Camp Meade
Rosa Baynham
Wilmington
R. P. Byrd
Virginia
D. L. Roane
Holly Street
Richard Hamilton
Roane
White Rock Baptist Church
Lillian Johnson
Elisha Ridley
Robert Matthews
Harry Moore
Jack Moore
Etta Broaddus
Lillan Ridley
Virginia Washington
Marie Beverly
Agnes Pollard
Texanna Ridley
Robert Ridley
Matthew Johnson
R. W. Goff
Dowden
Tribune
Mary Heck
46Th St
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Ollie E Richards
Ludlow Street
Ladies Thimble Club
Florrie Wright
Milie Richards
Mas
Blanche Schley
Columbus
William H. Chase
D. C. Richards
Nesbit
Alexander Sutherlin
Robert Sutherlin
Downingtown News Colored Graduates Highlight School Year
Downingtown reports Mary Jones and Rachel Asberry graduate from Downingtown High School as the year’s only colored graduates. The piece also notes church events at Bethel A M E and East Downingtown Home Guard formation led by T Harris and Roy Smith with Rev M C Clark as secretary.
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East Downingtown
Town Home Guard Association
Colored Home Guard Company D
T. Harris
Roy Smith
Rev. M. C. Clark
Nath. Brown
H. L. Kinard
Kinard Calls Community Support For Downingtown Boys
A letter urges local residents to back Downingtown boys by attending Tuesday meetings and offering encouragement. Signed by H. L. Kinard, the appeal emphasizes caring for homes and colored women and children and standing united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downingtown
H. L. Kinard
Des ney A M E church Services At Port Richmond Pa
Port Richmond church services were well attended with morning and evening sermons by Rev A J Smith. Sunday school held at 10 am. Local residents and visitors including Mrs Mary J Harris Mrs Anna E Lee and others visited friends and enjoyed social activities around Agate street and Tacony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Richmond
Viola Harris
Warnock St
Agate Street
Evelyn Anderson
Grace Trusty
Frankford
Norman Newsome
Tacony
Cornick
Alice Laws
Camden
Clark
Hannah Stocker
Miss Laws
Lizzie Kinney
Trenton
Job Trusty
Isaac Brown
Jose— Worrell
Florence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Williams
Sons of Veterans
Pennsylvania
Darby News
Gharrisburg
Downingtown News
Rebecca Gibbs
Wm. Boggs
Camp Dix
James Boggs
Fisherville
Mary Jones
Rachel Asberry
Downingtown High School
Edna Butler
Bryn Mawr
Herbert Butler
Whiteland Avenue
Della Kinard
Fix
Kater St
Rosa Smith
Silvia Small
Whitford
Jennie Harrod
Steelton
Joseph Harrod
St. Bethel A. M. E
Mt. Raymon U. A. M. E
John EB. T Williams
Mary J. Berry
T. J. Blair
Temple Building
N. W
Penna
Frank W. Burrell
Inbridge Street
Bainbridge
Taylor’s
T Dressing
C.J. Walker
Ogy
Silas Traverse
Yocum 8
W. Phila
McDowell’s School System
Mrs. BE
B. M. Boyer
Fiora
Amolin
Pooder
TN Akeier
Wilbert Company
Ich St
Duncan
James Duncan & Co
Dr. Bourne
Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City
N.J
Broad & Olivette
A. Foster
Lombard Street
Autonno
Bell
Walnut
Bell Phones
Keystone
S. 17Th Street
South 34Th Street
North 23Rd Street
Marks Ave
Hook Road
Sharon Hill
North
A. Bell
Germantown
Walter C. Beckett
Undertaker
W. Coulter
Philadelphia, Pa
Mme. Sheppard
Hair Dressing
Fairmount Ave
W. Philo
Capitol Petroleum
Advan
Fred
Burton
Denver, Colorado
Wm Rubin’s
David Ruban
N. W. Cor, Kira
South Philadelphia
Henry G. Herrmann Confectioner
South Street
William Kayser
Wriskey & Bottledezer
Tannhaeuser
Young Omens | Christian Association
Arctic Ave
Marc’ Santa Derua
Keystone Aid Society
16Th & Lombard Sts
16Th Street
J. CO. Asbury
WM. H. Jackson
Jas. H. Irvin
John A. Carrington
Geo. H. Solicitor Sro
Tormer Medical Directoe
Pepaeiyanie
Bow Jersey
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