Social and Otherwise: Week of June Activities
A rundown of community gatherings and notices across Philadelphia in June 1917. Dances at Claver Hall and Federal Hall. piano pupil recital. Lawn Fete at St Michael Church. Thespians dance. Mercy Hospital barn dance. social events hosted by Mme Keen's Orchestra. and numerous society notices, church events, and personal announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claver Hall
The
Who R We
Philo
Maude Brown
Marion Anderson
Emelyne J. Tindley
Union Baptist Church
Albertha White
Waltz Dream Hall
Madame Keen
E Orchestra
Ad Mn
Wallace
St. Michael Church
Lawn Fete
Subway
Thespians
Mme
Keene
Mercy Hospital
Federal Hall
17Th
Federal Streets
Umne
Pleasure Seekers
Joe
Charity
Waltz Dream
Dane
Eagle
Maple Grove
Mudgett’s Hospital
Carde
Community notes from Philadelphia letters and obituaries
Mr Travis R Hudson and family extend thanks for sympathy and floral tributes after the death of Elizabeth Hudson. Various social events, church notices, musical gatherings, club meetings, and a flower shop advertisement fill North Philadelphia life through June.
Children's Day at Morris Brown A M E church Observed
The Bible School and church community held Children Day events with 2:30 pm service, an 8 pm program by the children, and a 7 pm young peoples meeting. Reba Taylor sang, Anna Granger and others performed, Dr. Charlotte Abbey spoke, and Rev. Keeys led the Reverence theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Morris Brown
A. M. E. Church
Reba Taylor
Anna Granger
Alice LaBarr
Iola Walton
John Fisher
Weston Loveday
Charlotte Abbey
Chester Fisher
Francis Caden
Keeys
A. M. BR. Bible School
Ella Whitaker
Union A. M. E. Church
Witten
Janney
Uber Street
Anna Davis
Warwick
Zear M. E. Church
Elma Murray
Gates
M. E. Church
M. E. Gaines
Carrie Hall
Cabot St
Millie Ford
Ringgold Street
Edith Gaines
Bass
Lawyer Bass
Francis Lawrence
N. Ringgold Street
van Pelt Street
Ella W. Pleasant
Frankford
Mary Gates
Death of Mrs Jerry Hollis 41 in 1917
Mamie Hollis of Atlanta born 1876 died Tuesday May 29 1917 at 3 am. Funeral from Calvary M E Church June 1 at 1 pm. Buried Eden Cemetery. Death notices list multiple local deaths with ages and addresses dated May 22 through June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence May Turner
Cambridge Street
William Turner
Eden Cemetery
Mamie Hollis
Atlanta
Second Baptist Church
Jerry Hollis
Cherry Memorial Church
Calvery M. E
Broad
Fitswater
Calvary M. E
Walter W. H. Casselle
Christiana Haines
Addison St
Elizabeth Hudson
Wood St
Hannah Thomas
Montrose St
Rachel Parker
Burtin Ave
Sharon Hill
Adalaide Morris
Ridge Ave
Horace T. Tunner
Arch St
Isaac West
Gerritt
William Henry Kelly
Juniper St
Lavenia, Barnett
18Th St
George Tyler
Mountain St
Alice Chestnut
Jefferson St
Louise Johnson
N. Darien Bt
Sadie Sublett Fox
In Memory of Captain Warren D Henderson
In memorial lines the family recalls Captain Warren D. Henderson who died June 12 1910. They speak of sorrow tears and enduring memory with references to labor fields and shared burdens. Wife Isabella signs the remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren D. Henderson
Isabella
Green Huston
Edward
Carrie
Jack Huston
Boy injured after blind horse causes accident
A boy riding a blind horse was knocked down when the frightened animal bolted into a mall truck near 23rd and Market streets on Monday afternoon. George was involved in the incident and received treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Streets
George
Frame Dies After Accident at Medico-Chi Hospital
A 13 year old frame was fatally injured and died at Medico-Chi Hospital about a half hour after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frame
Medico- Chi Hospital
Coatesville Boys and Girls Club Honor Philadelphia Editor
The Boys Club of the Merchant Street Community League in Coatesville hosted a closing social on June 6 with guest G. Grant Williams City Editor of the Philadelphia Tribune. He urged racial uplift, character over clothes, and supporting Black enterprises, citing friendship with Booker T Washington and Harriet Beecher Stowe, and praising Black citizens' contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Merchant Street Community League
G. Grant Williams
Philadelpha Tribune
Illiams
Philadelphia
Williams
Booker T Washington
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Miss Thompson
Dunbar
Wm. Burrell
Surprise visit honors pastor at St Pauls Baptist church
West Chester on June 11 members of the Sisterhood of Mary and Martha of St Pauls Baptist church surprised pastor Rev D E Howard at his home with songs and tokens of appreciation after a quiet assembly and dessert. The group included Rev and Mrs Howard and several church families. A poem by Maud Lewis was read and ice cream and fruit served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Society of the Sisterhood of Mary and Martha
St. Pauls Baptist Church
Maud Johnson
D. E. Howard
Ard
D. Cobin
St Pauls Baptist Church
Cormick Hall
Wilmington Jottings of June News and Obituaries
In Wilmington a married pair Bell and wife Mary Ringgo Bell reside at Pampton Lake. Mt Joy M E church hosted a fine Children’s Day program. Lena Richardson returns to Marshalton after nine months teaching in Cecilton and plans summer study at Penn. Layton 614 Home for the Aged to hold a mortgage lifting ceremony June 21 at Bethel A M E church with a Wilmington Musical Association program. A $2000 mortgage for the home was funded by Miss E Reed and friends to remodel the facility for elderly care. Mrs Annie Freeman died at her daughter’s home. funeral at Ezion M E church. The Tent held its annual convention at Ezion church. Bethel A M E Sunday school, led by Mr Lewis A Redding, presented a Children’s Day program with a splendid evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul A. M. B
L. W. Stanford
Stanford
Mary Hirkson
Philadelph
D’ Haven Hinkson
Keen
Downington
Bethel A. M. E
Paul A. M. E
Coatesville
Roy Smith
Spence League
Joseph P. Burt
Charles Williams
Mason Sisters of Tabernacle Sunday School
Thes. E
Thomas Smith
C H.garet Salisbury
Alexander
Tabernacle Brtist Church
Lulu B. Stanford
Merchant Street
Philadelphia
The
Tribune
Wm. Harvill
Merchant
Wilmington
Del
Allen F. Bell
Mary Ringgo
Bell
Pampton Lake
Mt. Joy
Bethel A. M. EE
Wilmington Musical Association
E. Reed
L. E. Wales
United States Court For Delaware
Annie E. Freeman
L. C. Anderson
Kennett
J. H. America
Tatnell Street
Ezion M. E. Church
Exzion Church
Bethel A. M E. Church
Lewis A. Redding
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Eureka Sanatorium
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Mme. E. Evans
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Frank A. Hinson
Flora
Jame Rhone
Cordelia Booker
Emma Pratt
Ambler
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Richmond
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Bishop Johnson
Freedman’s Hospital
Washington, D. C
W W. L. Porter
the Press Association
Zion Baptist Church
Howard T. Wright
John Warren
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George R. Brown
Mr. Henry
Irene Adams
Lucinda Jackson
Mr. Vinson
A. B. DeShields
Paris O. Daker
Anna Belle DeShields
Jacob M. Jones
A. Fe
Daisy Perkins
Grand Lodge
Cuneo Beneficial Association
South Street
Shiloh Baptist Church
Lombard St
Geneva R. Lewis
Dennis Lewis
Baltimore
Darius H. Keene
Baltimore High School
Fannie Barber
Delaney
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Matthew Barber
Carl R. Diton
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J. W. Harris
Sara Whalen
Thomas
Geo. W. Gemaees
York Street
Clarence Whalen
Taylor St
Mary R. Eee
Sallie Smith
15Th Street
Marcellus Barnes
N. Norwood Street
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Woodstock Street
John Sh. Beardley
Sharswood Street
Salem
West School of D-rssmaking
12Th
Spruce Sts
Odd Fellows
19Th Streets
Mudgett Hospital
N. 13Th Street
Idell Robinson
19Th St
Ellen Holmes
Rachel Jackson
Nannie Hall
Mme. C. Wood
C. J. Walker
Mme. Walker
Mary Watts
Thompson Street
Sara Howard
Geo. Clemens
Marcella
Samuel Brown
Norman Brown
Delair, N. J
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Beechwood Avenue
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Daisy Gross
Margaret Fenwicke
Archie Gates
Wm. Hall
Beaulette Hall
Florence Porter
Salem, N. J
Clara A. Ramsey
Mary Chase
New Haven, Conn
Ramsey
Beryl H. Gardner
Armstrong Association of Philadelphia
New Jersey
Trenton
Lillian Riley
16Th Street
Chicago
Sarah Pendleton
Media
Eugenia Waters
Locust Street
Decoration Day
Annie Ringgold
Chester
Mary Parnsley
Elizabeth B. Bass
New London
Conn
New York
Tillie Gorgas
Viola Warrick
N. Camac Street
Newport News
Frazier Piner
Edwin Street
8. Raiders
Ardmore
Annie Wilson
Middletown
Hawkins
Germantown
James Cooper
R. Wilson
Swedesboro
Piner
Mary Piner
Daniel B. Taylor
N. 13Th &T
Plymouth Inn
Dover Plains
N. Y
Rosa B. Perry
Ametha
Johnson Street
Annapolis, Md
D. Gilbert
New York City
Charles F. Matthews
Charles
Augusta
Haley M
Bavannah
R. L
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Young Republican Club
15Th Ward
Reading Terminal
12Th and Market Std
Pennsylvania Hospital
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Joan
Bel Air
Cornelia F. Ruff
Sadie Baxter
S. 23Rd Street
Anne Ring
Emma J. Anderson
Ruth P. Temple
Burlington, N. J
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Hot Springs, Va
Madgett Hospital
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Julia Anderson
N. 18Th Street
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Eugene Morrison
Lillian James
Turner Street
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J. E. Worsham
Knights Templars
Annie McIntosh
William Smith
Saturday
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Ridge Avenue
James R. Wellman
Bolton Street
Miller Memorial Church
Jones
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Nice
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Jerry Brooks
Camden
Tom Lemonier
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Wm. A. Sinclair
Howard University
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Robert Lee Hackett
Page Street
Hampton
J. W. Parker
Olive Street
Ida Foontaine
Cleveland
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Miss B
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William Fountaine
Joseph Turner
Stiles Street
Public Works
Second
Susquehanna Streets
Josephine Woodland
Redner Street
Barclay, Md
Martha Pipes
John Pipes
Water Bureau
N. 21St Street
Dauphin Street Baptist Church
Gertrude V. Norris
E. H. Norris
Academy of Music
Temple University
Miss Norris
David Bowser
Daniel Demby
Newport
Mabie Harrison
Ella Thomas
Elizabeth Becton
Wilbert Hill
John Ragsdale
Christopher Thomas
Mary EB. Dennis
Jefferson Street
Nogh End
Women’s Hospital
Rev. Brown
Haven M EB
Princess Anne, Md
M. C. Johnson
Cabot Street
James M. Randolph
Maple Terrace
Darby
Mamie A. Allen
South
Norwalk
Nannie B. Johnson
Alfred Johnson
Morton, Pa
Lelia G. Randolph
Thomas Randolph
Lewis Gilliam
Windsor
N. C
B. E. Randolph
G. Pernell
Mise M Crawley
W. Johnson
Phila
Travis R. Hudson
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Newhall Street
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Webster Street
Charles Bates
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Albert
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North Philadelphia
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Anna DeShields
Laura Potter
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N. 16Th Street
James Tate
Sumner Street
David Gales
East Cumberland Street
Wm. Hopkins
David Havelow
H. H. Cooper
B. Johnson
Davidson
N. 39Th Bt
Social Service
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A. Swells
H. Leary
Opportunity
Groton Social
A Gardner
Arthur Gross
Earlith
Herbert Johnson
William I. Whitaker
James Howard
C. Oscar Hutchins
Bassy Thomas
Harold McCabe
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A. J. Hill
Bessie Imes
N. Sloan St
Ghvey Incging
Hughes
Lottie Haines
Bertha de Batton
Ruby Byrd
Bouvier Street
Eureka Club
Miss Burke
D. W. Parker
Helen Anderson-Walker
Hardy
Magnus Barbour
Lotta O. Washington
R. Leonard Brown
Ossie Day
Josephine Young
William Woodlyn
Kelly
Davies
Clarke
Bell Phone
Dickinson
Blue Ribbon Embroidery CJ
Rosie Grey
Nicholas Street
Annie Wright
Sarah Henderson
Ada Boyed
Emma Clark
Rosie White
Anna V. Miller
Josephine Wallace
Emma Terry
Rosie Guy
Jeannette Brown
Francis Street
Geo. M. Williams
N. Norwood St
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Chas. H. Williams
Central Y. M. CA
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Coleridge Taylor
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Fontainestree
Spo
Clara Hollis
Cherry St
Grace Spruce
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State Street
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D. EB. Beal
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George Savage
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J.pettie
B. Gray
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Wharton Street
Paradise Lodge No. 1
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R. A. M. Union Commandery No. 1
K. T
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