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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
5
A Baltimore to Philadelphia extended social page lists Dr. J T Howard at 1533 Lombard Street and several residents moving houses or visiting towns. It notes deaths, births, weddings, illnesses, and gatherings with numerous names and addresses across Philadelphia and adjacent areas.
The Bustill descendants held an alfrieco gathering at Aple Grove on Monday to celebrate Samuel and Cyrus Bustill. A large crowd attended with friends, vocal music, dancing, dining, and literary addresses by Anna Bustill Smith, Howard Fry, and Rev. Dr. Henry L. Phillips, plus a historical by William C. Bolivar read by Mrs. Gertrude Bustill Mosceli. It was a joyful event for all ages.
An appeal to aid the fund for poor children seeks money and donations for a luncheon and refreshments for an outing titled In His Name. Lucy Hickman and Girls of Firewater Street are named as secretaries to organize and lead the effort assisting the Boys and Girls clubs.
Musical union members are summoned to Chaney Memorial at 16th and Christian streets in ia Pa for an evening gathering on June 12. Blanche Poole, Miss Lillie Capps, and Prof. A H Blount will direct the program.
The wedding of Mrs. Mary Peterson and A Edwards took place Saturday June 15 at 8 oclock in the home at 1608 South Seventeenth. Violin music by Jee Danes accompanied the ceremony. The bride and groom received many gifts then departed for New York.
A jumble of advertisements and notices includes washing and ironing requests, a new ice cream saloon with Mason emblem card offer, a hotel headwaiter assignment in Atlantic City, a university commencement mention, a 1912 annual meeting notice for Northern Aid Code, a Vesuvius Mandolin and Guitar Club event with Lawnside transport details, and a Go vane choir reception with bouquets and applauding remarks.
Philadelphia June 12 1912 Dear Mr Editor Referring to an article in The Philadelphia Tribune concerning R Hu ewin and his orchestra I will state that it was not Robinson who did not make good under
Baltimore reports Class Day exercises for the Colored school. The ceremony marks the end of the term with students and faculty participating in speeches and music.
In loving memory of our dear mother Emma L Harvey who died five years ago June. An angel band in heaven was there to fill the vacant seat. By her children.
A brief remembrance note by Emma, Gertrude F. Mene Thie’s mother, expressing enduring love and faith. The fading text honors Gertrude and pledges that she will not be forgotten in memory and spirit, referencing June 25 1906 as a life date.
Fragmentary memorial lines recall fondly loved relatives with dates 1810 and 1902. The incomplete text mentions Julia E. Murray and a general tribute to a departed family member, noting missed presence and affectionate remembrance.
Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania notes Dr Shirley plans to leave for Lancaster. Pine Curtis is confined to his room with a severe cold. Rev William Oliver will be in charge of her home on York.
Fragmentary notes describe weariness at the range and a mention of Bansas tabing with a reference to a guarantee.
Sydmnor of Wildwood visited Cape May relatives last Thursday. Joseph Heath of Philadelphia will assist Harry Waters who provides daily music on trips to Stone Harbor from Atlantic City. Edward Moore of Philadelphia stayed with Alice Robinson. Mrs. John Henderson and daughter visited Mrs.erry Wm Meserseis and Cooper from Merchantville over the weekend. Edith ievete spent the weekend with Mrs. M. Williams in Woodbine. Misses Johnson and friends were guests of Mrs. Katie Roman. Rachel Roman and friends spent a weekend in Atlantic City. James Vance of Philadelphia was a guest at his relatives’ home in New Jersey. Mr. Taylor and wife of a saw were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Green.
Mrs. H. aged 36 was buried from Gouldtown A M E Church with Rev J H Robinson officiating. Miss A Barkes led evening services at Mt Zion and Rev Jenn ead Wonkley preached at M E Church. The Mt Zion missionary meeting and WOC Union prayer meeting were noted. The Camden district conference is set for Lawnside on the 26th with brother R Davie as Mt Zion delegate.
Elmwood notes list Mrs Wright of Christian Street and Mrs Fenn Rock of Pa visiting relatives. The Villa hosts about 90 guests for the season while Mrs Helen Smith of Bristol visits her parents, with Kim Church members leading noonday services at Kimwood A M E Church. C Tines visits Keaneth Square Sunday.
A fractured item from Reading Pennsylvania notes a church service with five persons taking communion and a school session conducted with George as superintendent. Miss E Skinner led the C E Meeting.
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