Masonic Grand LodgeVisits Star in the East Lodge in German Town
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania led by the Cornucopia Masonic Band visited German Town on Sunday June 1 to dedicate a cornerstone at Grace Baptist Church 16 E Sharp street. Worship services at the church were followed by ceremonies led by officers including Andrew S. Cole and Wm H. Miller with benediction by Rev J C Brown. Visiting craftsmen from several lodges assisted, while the Cornucopia Band drew praise for music and appearance under Prof Cole.
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Grand Lodge
State of
Pennsylvania
Cornucopia Masonic Band
Germantown
East Lodge
Wenhouse Street
E Grace Baptist Church
P. Hughes
E. Sharpk Street
J. H. Whitted
Pinn Memorial Church
Andrew S. Cole
Wm. H. Miller
J. C. Brown
Enon Baptist Church
Geo. W. White
Geo. W. White Athenian Lodge; Bro. C. Lee Ran“son
Phoenixville Lodge
Louis Barrett
Temple Lodge
Joseph Conway
Morning Star Lodge
R. W. McCord
Star the East Lodge
Weerless
Prof
Cole
Williams Appointed to Bethel A M E Church Pulpit
At the A M E Conference in Harrisburg Rev R G Williams R W deputy grand master of Pennsylvania was appointed to fill the pulpit at Bethel A M E Church 6th and Pine streets. Members are urged to govern themselves to ensure a successful administration.
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Harrisburg
R. G. Williams
R. W
Grand Lodge
State of Pennsylvania
Bethel A.M. E
Pine Streets
Mortesville Delays Corner Stone Laying
The corner stone ceremony at Coates is postponed to Sunday July 2 as many Camden residents plan to attend the Camden Grand Lodge event in Philadelphia. The St Johns Day celebration will occur on the original date.
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Coates
Ladelphia
Camden
N. J
Grand Lodge
St. Johns Day
Pyramid Temple Boy Scouts Prepare for Chicago Convention
The St Marks unit reports constant drill and confidence they will win at the Chicago Convention in August. Brother Williams, 8 W of 27, visited Wednesday evening and cleaned up with the round ivories.
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Chicago
St. Marks
Brother Williams
St Johns Day Observance By Grand Lodge District
The Grand Lodge State of Pennsylvania and the First District lodges prepare St Johns Day events. The Union Baptist Church will host activities at 1 p m with a parade and church services led by Masonic members.
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Grand Lodge
Pennsylvania
First District
Union Bap
Asst Grand Secretary Visits Washington
E. B. Van Dyke Asst Grand Secretary of the Odd Fellows visited Washington D C on Sunday as guest of Henry P Slaughter editor of the Odd Fellows Journal He attended St Lukes P E B Church and was hosted by James M Coleman and B M C Committee members He reports a favorable outlook for a large September convention and says the committee will accommodate all attendees.
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E. B. van Dyke
O. F
Washington, D. C
Henry P. Slaughter
Odd Fellows Journal
St. Lukes P. EB. Church
James M. Coleman
Colonel J E Allen and Staff Entertained by Sir Knight Richard Taylor
Sir Knight Richard Taylor of King Solomon Lodge and Pride of the East Co. A A E of P. celebrated his forty second birthday at his Darby Pennsylvania home. The afternoon included a visit to encampment grounds for the state encampment week of July 23. Colonel J E Allen led as master of ceremonies with remarks on the Order’s welfare followed by speeches from Maj W A Harper Capt Levi Stevenson Capt Lopez Capt Braxton First Lt J M Johnson Lt J H M Martin Sergt D R Lewis Sir Knight Edward Bolden Sir Knight Richard Taylor Sir Knight Irving Wilson and Bro J Wesley Thompson Wm Anderson.
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Richard Taylor
King Solomon Lodge
Pride of the East Co
Summit Street
Darby
Adgt
G. L. Stevenson
Keystone Co. No. 8
J. E. Allen
W. A. Harper
Levi Stevenson
Lopez
T. W. Stringer Co
Braxton
J. M. Johnson
J. H. M. Martin
D. R. Lewis
Edw. Bolden
Irving Wilson
Bro
J. Wesley Thompson
Wm. Anderson
Light House Lodge elects officers and strengthens ranks
At the regular meeting of Light House Lodge No. 9, 300 Elks attended as Hoyt won re election as exalted ruler over Page. In three months membership rose to 394 with over 1500 in treasury. Delegates chosen include G Hoyt Wm Coleman H Lewis H Holland Geo Banks John Thomas J M Johnson Tom Jackson.
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Light House Lodge No. 9
E. R
Light House Lodge
Bro. Hoyt
E. Ruler
Bro. Page
Elks
Banner Lodge of Elkdom
Prof
Stricker
Elks Band
Progress Light House Lodge No 9
Tom Jackson
Brothers
Suburban Darby Town Buzzing With Sport and Rumor
A Darby observer notes lively town life centered on sports with reports of illegal beer drops at four crates and two or three crates at a second house on Fourster Avenue and Maple Terrace area. The writer warns of lawlessness and plans to act if disturbances persist.
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Darby
Philadelphia
Forrester Avenue
Maple Terrace
Eye Opener and Local Notices Report
A fragmented local notice describes a speakeasy on Forrester Avenue run by women. Mentions Mr Jeremiah Garner needing glasses changed and parishioners Edith Cork and Parker Washington at Memorial Baptist Church. Mr William Lewis, uncle of Irvin Wilson, moved with family to Frankford.
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Forrester Avenue
Jeremiah Garner
Edith Cork
No. 10Th Street
Miller Memorial Baptist Church
Parker Washington
Primus
Memorial Baptist Chapel
Wm. Lewis
Irvin Wilson
Frankford
Media brief notes from Oxford and Media events
Mrs A M Davis of Oxford visits brother Jos Nacho and family. AM B conference attracts 300 delegates in Harrisburg with district superintendents from Norfolk Newark Philadelphia and Chester. Trinity services, Lords Supper, and Children's Day joy. summer rally planned for July 2. Dr J F Reed departs Campbell A M E B Church to Norristown. praised for work against separate schools. many social visits and entertainments described.
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Media
A. M. Davis
Oxford
Jos. Nacho
AM. B
Harrisburg
Enoch Love
John Pratt
Rhoda Dorsey
J. R. Reed
Henry Pendleton
O. Ridley
Jennie Beechem
Francis Rich
Benj. Pierce
Ellsworth Barrett
Lauretta
Theo Hilton
Darby
Sunny
Grand United Order of Tent
Campbell Church
L. Bonney
Norfolk
M. E. Steward
Hampton
Georgie Queen
Newark
N. J
L. V Thomas
Philadelphia
H. Parnsley
Chester
Pierson’s Hall
Elizabeth Wright
Wilmington
Del
Martha's Tent No
Mesdames C Dickerson
F Hall
D. Ridley
S. Nicholson
A. Turner
Trinity
Cynthia Dickerson
S. Benny
M. Stewart
Adelia Berry
Nellie Reed
Helen Ryder
Rachel Reed
Mary Lockwood
R. Worick
D. Jamison
N. Reed
M Bruce
E. Love
R. Dorsey
C. Norman
L. Grimes
J. M. Taylor
M. Palmer
D. Myers
F. Watson
D. W. Smith
E. Ambrose
J. Guy
Ambrose Reed
Irvin Taylor
Danville
Bertha
Louise
Toughkenamon
Chester Co
Campbell A. M. EB. Church
J. F. Reed
Dr. Reed
Norristown
Unshaken Confidence in God in Face of Death
Local notes from Morton County detail Rev. A Hopkins sermon at Shorter Church on Acts 17 56 and an evening address by Rev Silas Green. Reports mention members visiting Harrisburg conference and winners of a Hope Loyal Temperance Legion medal. A Darby wedding unites Charles Monroe Freeman and Annie Billups with multiple attendants and gifts.
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Cape May
First Baptist Church
Beatrice Burrell
Hope Loyal Temperance Legion
Shorter Church
Edith Vinson
Mt. Zion A. M. E
Darby
Charles Monroe Freeman
Hilldale
Annie Billups
C. C. Scott
D. D
A. W. Miller
William Cork
Hilldale A C
Malviene
Margaret Freeman
Blanche Fields
William Caulk
Messrs. Chase
Howard Tolliver
Reginald Sargett
H. C. Mastham
Thomas Lytle
John Richards
Helen Robinson
Flower
Eva
Rosa
Ella Dardson
Chattanooga
Local Society Notes Highlight Morton Church Return and Births
The notice salutes Rev R O Napper's return to Shorter Church for another year and records a 7% pound baby girl born to Mr and Mrs George Dickerson. Also mention visits, dinners, school commencements, residents moving, and young prize winners at Morton public school.
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Robert Johnson
Walnut Street
E. E. Smith
Maple
Pennington Avenues
Levi Coppin
Hubert
Rosie
Morton
Joshua Holliday
Shorter Church
Reading Pa. Tidings Young and old gather for church events
Alvin Peaker of Bridgewater visits Reading as a surprise party honors Mildred Templeton for 21 years as Presbyterian organist. Rev Stansberry testimonial at Bethel A E Church as he heads to the general conference. Readings students Ralph J Young, Mamie O Young, Rena Terry return home for summer. Two Butler brothers graduate from Reading High School with diplomas and athletic honors. Children’s Day exercises draw large attendance.
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Reading
Alvin Peaker
Bridgewater
Mildred Templeton
Presbyterian Church
B. F. Glasco
A.J. Young
G. T Hawkens
Templeton
Thelma Cayler
Teachers Institute
Howard University
Washington, D. C
Harry E
George J
M Richard Butler
Reading High School
Harry
George
Local Notices and Obituaries Highlight June Deaths and Events
Mrs Gertude Terry of Boston dies June 4 in Pittsburgh leaving a husband and five children. Clarence, son of Dora Garrison of 447 Pear Street, dies of tuberculosis Friday at home. burial at Charles Evans Cemetery Wednesday at 2 p.m. A Berry Festival by Mrs Maude Dobson in the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday June 13 drew a large crowd. He will attend the Baptist Convention in that place for two months.
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Gertude Terry
Boston
Pittsburgh
Clarence
Dora Garrison
Pear Street
Johnson
Charles Evans Cemetery
Maude Dobson
Presbyterian Church
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Masons
MT. Olive Lodge
Mt. Live Lodge
Brothers A. B. Cottman
P. M
Louis Rusee
A. Winslow
L. Green
Asbury Park
C. L. Berkley
Louis Co
Chas. Thomas
Ay Cox
North Carolina
West Africa
James P. B. Richards
Freetown
Sierra Leon
Jand
Richards J
Oberlin College
Card
M. E. Cooper
John Long
G. Grant Williams
S. W
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Levi Oberton
N. L. Sydnor
Rev. Williams
Bethel
Mortesville
G. U
Washington
K. of
Atlantic City
By Jos. Williams
Hollander & Fleishman
Hollander & Fleishman CO
Chestnut St
Ial Ie
Palmer
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Atlanta
Paul F. Keene
Thompson Street
Ruuka Avenue
Roxborough, Pa
William Kayser
Wriskey & Bottledeer
Tannhaeuser
South Street
Leisureland
New York City
Albany
Troy
Lake George
Adirondacks Lake
Beautiful “Searchlight Magazine
Hudson Navigation Company
Pier 32
North River
New York
The
Bourne
James F. Bourne
Arctic Ave
Sion
S. Rubin & Sons
Ae S. P
James Duncan &Co
Christian Oe
South St
Broad and
Girard Ave
F Ave
17Th
South Ste
18Th
A. Foster
Louberda Street
Can
Bell Phone
Voila
Keystone
Walter W.H. Casselle
Dickinson
South Th Street
N. Ruby St
West Philadelphia
Marks Avenue
South 34Th Street
Germantown Ave
Mulberry St
Brankford
North 23Rd Street
Ighly
United States
Euro Royal Remedy Company N. W. Cor. 15Th
Tasker Sts. Philadelphs
COSMOPOLITAN INDUSTRI/ INSURANCE COMPANY
S.w.cor
20Th and
Spring Garden Sts
Philadelph
Evan G. Badger
ED W. H. Gurk
Mgr
Fred. W. Duceworth
J.A. Perrett
H. L. Chambers
T. Gen
Keystone Aid Society
Pam Ams
NEW Jersome
S.E. Col
16Th & Lombar
16Th Strer
N. 7Th
Broad Street
Pittsburg
Meeker Bidg
Ens
Merchant Street
J. C. Asbury
WM. H. Jackson
Jas. H. Levin
John A. Carrington
Geo
H. W Boliri
JO. P. Turner
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New Jersey
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