Atlantic City Still Booming A Race Track in Absecon Site
Atlantic City experiences lingering summer, with a prospective race track planned on the old dair grounds at Absecon six miles from Atlantic City. Backers Morley and Scarlett of Philadelphia and others will fund the project including grandstand, paddocks, clubhouses, and 500 membership tickets. Also noted are Pittsburg visitors and social events at several hotels, and a shark incident involving Huen Dunn’s son while fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlastic Orry
Fairwell
Atlantic City
Seooker
Express
Boniface
Dair
Absecon
Avanune City
Messrs
Morley and
Scarlett
Philadelphia
Allen
Morles
Smiliar
Mullers
Huen
William M. Dunn
Idaho
Pittsburg
Fielong
Seoon
John W. Re
Wentworth
Morse
H. C. Burchinal
Stickney
Minute FE. Benn
Vara W. Benn
Eldredge
J. P. Andrews
John
Leacock
Letitia Leacock
Alleheny
John Moors
Wentworth Ceesos
Peter Young
Thomas Davy
Fred Smith
Ida Foun
Bonnie Young
Allegheny
John G. Miller
C. Meyran
Ager Head
Adam Longhead
I A . Scott Longhead
X. Hirsh
Schauffer's
J. H. Rambo
Eldre
William FE. Conway
Annie AicCabe
Lawrenceville
Alice McKeever
Bella Murdy
Katia O'Donnell
Robert Holdeary
Rose O'Donnell
Kane
Thomas McCaffrey
J. H. Kane
J. J. Kane
F. Morrison
T. Reel
Smythe
Hopkins
M. Wellton
J. Henry
Wiftuam
J. R. Wilson
Lillie Martin
Lou Narger
Frank J. Delavie
T.C. Adams
H. Falkenhagen
Snyder
George Schmidt
T.G. Wagner
Willie
Braddock
D. O'Connell
Altoona
English Servant Leads Cape May Social Scene Around President's Party
A Cape May society page notes Arthur Wellesly Smith, the head butler for the President, walking the beach and guiding appearances as the Vermont and New York party visits. Pittsburg figures like Robert F. Clever and James A. Reed mingle among guests at Windsor, Stockton, and Lafayette hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Cape May
Criz
Vermont
New York
Summer Brown House
Arthur Wellesly Smith
Robert F. Clever
Pitte
J. W. Kert
BH. J. Caswell
Charles W. Caswell
Parkersburg
W. Va
Windsor
James A Reed
Pittsburg
Stockton
Samuel Eccles
George R. Herron
OS Ceca Hee
W. T
Pittsbusan O Tz
Isa Joann White
Christopher Lee
George von Bonhorst
Allegheny County
Harrisburg
Wight
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
F. K. Patterson
Willim C. Valentine
United States
A Gay Week at Cresson Delights Local Children
A Cresson week of children's entertainments ends with a party at the Chalfant cottage for Martha Dalzell's guests. Prizes go to Rebecca Derrington Madeline Laughlin Eleanor and Alice Painter and Oliver Berrin and Mc Claine Brown win boys prizes. A pie party raises funds for the Allegheny Fresh Air Fund, with multiple card parties and prizes noted. Basvoali ts becomes more interesting as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mephcias Teleghas
Cresson Sruimos
Cresson
Dalzell
Martha
Chalfant
Rebecca Darlington
Madeline Laughlin
Frederica Leech
Alice
Kiesner
Bessie Donnelly
Hilda Shapley
Kenneth Painter
0Istron Moorehead
Oliver, Nelson
Me Cisine Browne
Rebecca Derrington
Eleanor
Alice Painter
Oliver Berrin
McClaine Brown
Laurence Perrin
Jack Harper
Allegheny Fresh Air Fund
Park Painter
Pitts
Wis
Park
Shapley
Enare Cottage
Vnry
Sue Dwnlzoll
L. Framer
Bedford at Its Best View From Sun et Hill
Bedford shows August beauty with sunlit valley and surrounding hills. Visitors flock to the famed hilltop for panoramic scenes as August season draws crowds and September plans fill hotels. The week features social events, excursions, fishing, and notable guests amid a thriving resort atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Beprorp Srumxas
Bedford
Suneet Hill
Epite
Sunse
Old Bedford
Altoona Fins Defeat Cresson In Exciting Wednesday Match
A brisk game saw Altoona Fins defeat Cresson 4 to 0 before a large crowd, with Lady observers among the attendees. The event crowned a social season highlight a favor German hosted by Mrs. Nelson Perrin Mia Park Painter and others, featuring pink and green decor, lavish favors, and prizes including silver buttons and a candy box.
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Cresson
Altoona Fins
Altoonas
McCandless
Lesky
An Sughter
Bedford
Darlington
Pittsburg
Marta
Cincinnati
Fran Darlington
Indies
Pittsburgers
Kauffman
E. Wertheimer
Miss Oliver
H. B. Ma
Names listed for event or notice in historic text
Master Brooks, Enoch Ranc, Rev. Dr. Mayer, Mrs. A. M. Watson, J. D. Bernd, Miss Fanny H. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carroll, Mrs. A. W. Rook, Howard Carroll, Roohn Carroll appear as a roster in a period notice or announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Brooks
Enoch Ranc
Dr. Mayer
A. M. Watson
J. D. Bernd
Fanny H. Reed
Charles Carroll
A. W. Rook
Howard Carroll
Roohn Carroll
Auditorium to Cost 250000 at Ocean Grove Camp Meeting
Asbury Park and Ocean Grove draw crowds with 30 000 excursionists and a grand camp meeting led by Bishop Cyrus D Foss. Plans for a new auditorium seating 9000 and a large pipe organ are under way with ground donated by the camp meeting association and a winter erection cost estimated at 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grove
Asacay Park
Asbury Park
Ite Zenith
Asbury
Cyrus D. Foss
Talmage
Louis Klapch
Pblisheer
Ansay
Ocean Pathway
Camp Meeting Association
Gale French
Pittsburgh
Second Avenue
Enos Shay
E.T. Normecutt
Camping in the Rain at Ohio Pyle
Weather at Ohio Pyle turned showery but campers flocked to Ferncliff and area hotels. The text lists numerous visitors from Pittsburgh and nearby towns, noting record camper numbers this year and a sequence of guests at Ferncliff Hotel and other spots.
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Prin
Cony Emanon
Murphy
Dawson
Cora Fewmrer
William Simpson
Pittsburg
Harry Porter
Uniontown
Ruff
Connellsville
Ferncliff Hotel
W. W. Smith
Marquis Cottage
Smith
R. B. Brown
Ferncliff
Isaac Jackson
Iliam Davidson
B. F. Biber
C. H. Adams
William N. Fergueson
Albert Johnston
Thomas. Kingsley
Jessie Smith
Mary Coulter
Emma Frazier
Dan Gallagher
Patricus Ward
John Davis
J. Fitzraid
P. L. Herbertson
F. A. Schaffer
B Milligan
D. S. Barnett
W. B. Junker
Charles Duffy
F. A. Carr Will Long
William Sherlock
P. Martin
W. Schnore
James A. Wilson
McKeesport
F. FE. Thomson
George H. Hood
Williamson
Beach at Tem Preston Sees Rising Bathing Interest
Aug 21 report from TemPreton Pennsylvania notes gentle river eddy beach draws new arrivals from Pittsburgh for swimming. Eleven visitors listed with names and residences while several local residents are listed as expense crostors with women named among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TemPreton
Pittsburg
J. D. Mason
Mies
Bertha Zouche
Charles G
Grace Ga
Adella Gilpin
Fredrika McConneil
Lizzie McConnell
Train Fares and Railcar Details From Union Station
An old rail fare list offers rates to Niagara Falls Toronto Muskoka Lakes Thousand Islands and return with 15 day validity. Train departs Union Station at 8 20 am with Eastlake coaches and Pullman parlor buffet cars. A separate notice praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy via Dr M J Davis of Lewis Cass County Iowa. Upright pianos are advertised for sale at Henrys Music Company Lim ited 111 and 113 Fifth Avenue next to the post office at about half value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ae
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Muskoka Lakes
Thousand Islands
Union Station
Eastlake
M. J. Davis
Lewis, Cassounty
Iowa
Des Moines
Chicago
Chamberlain
Henricks Music Company, Limited
Fifth Avenue
Postoffice
Low Rates From Pennsylvania Lines For Western Excursions
Excursion tickets will be sold on August 25 September 15 and 29 from principal coupon ticket stations of Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets are valid for return within 30 days from the date of sale offering travel to the west northwest and southwest regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
To Let Rooms Dispatched Excursion to Cleveland
A notice in The Dispatch announces lodging and travel details for an excursion to Cleveland on August 83, with a return and put-in-Bey option. Tickets are valid for 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pest
Augest SL
Eric R. R
Department Communications Mail to Tae Distatece by Saturday
All communications for this department should be mailed to reach Tae Distatece not later than Saturday morning. Reasonable space will be freely given to all organizations classified under this heading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Distatece
Pride of Manchester Councils and Daughters of Liberty notes
Reports from Pride of Manchester Council No 25 and No 2 show active growth with new applications and a strong record of meetings. The article also previews the Daughters of Liberty annual session in Waterbury Connecticut, urging full council representation and a cordial welcome to the Brass City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride of Manchester Council
Herman Bergmann
Napoleon Orn Star Packer
Chicago
Illinois
National Council
Comrades Report From Knights of America Circles
Knights of America updates note comrades returning from Niagara Falls with families and enjoying a splendid time. J A McKee shows 10 and 4 busily engaging at camp meetings in the area while Grand Lieutenant Commander praises Banner Legion in Youngstown. Grand Commander Todot and Colonel C V Lewis plan visits to legions as cool weather returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clople
New Castle
Niagara Falls
J. A. McKee
Todd
Brown
Erie
Banner Legion
Youngstown
Ohile
Eric
Todot
C. V. Lewis
Knights of the Golden Engle Commanderies Report Growth and Activity
Brother Adam Spellman remains ill but improving while Brother Fred Weasel labors for the Commandery. Omega and Lorence Castles confer degrees and admit new members. Omen Castle 409 and Omega Castle host open entertainments with recitations speeches and musical performances. Three hustling members of Commandery 6 recruit others as 15 new members join at the last Still Commandery meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Golden Engle
Adam Spellman
Fred Weasel
John Fr. Bergman
Omega
Supreme
Irving W. Telly
Lorena
Omega Castle
Omen Castle No
Str
Wenrell
Rodney
Hackwelder
Order
Bennett
Irma
Lorence Castle
Box social and entertainment in Glenwood by Hazie Glen Council
A box social and entertainment was held by Hazie Glen Council of Glenwood on Friday evening. Roaring Brook Council No 650 was instituted last Saturday evening by D.S.C., C.E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazie Glen Council
Glenwood
Roaring Brook
D.sc., CE
Masons of Uniontown hear notice on State Council seating
Tuesday evening in the hall of 1 Council No. 109 by D C Tobin. Members seeking room in Uniontown during the State Council session should write to Brother J Vance Graft and include a return stamp. Brother D A McVey of J P Winower Council No 718 left for an Eastern trip this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1 Council
D. 8
Tobin
Uniontown
State Council of Pennsylvania
J. Vance
D. A. McVey
J. P. Winower Council
Lancaster
Jr. 5. C
J. P. Winower
Fraternal Lodge Meetings Discuss Fraternity Topic
Brother Morrin received thanks from Union Lodge No.6 for a paper on the Single Tax Question. Bethel Lodge No.49 A W held a meeting with initiation and remarks on the topic Fraternity for a general debate next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moont
Gelssonhanner
Bob
Chalmers
Morrin
Union Lodge No.6
Bethel Lodge No. 49
Lloyd
Chalmes
Setetennetinee
Ee High
Heptasoph Day Set Aboard Mayflower Steamer
District Deputy M. Schroeder will visit Industry conclave Monday evening with Supreme Provost M. G. Cohen and others. Heptasoph Day on August 2 aboard the steamer Mayflower is expected to be a great success with high demand for invitations. Allegheny County Heptasoph Association met last Thursday night and elected six new members, aiming for large growth this fall.
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M. Schroeder
Industry
Supreme
M. G. Cohen
Allegheny County Heptasoph Association
Sizner
Co. M.B. A
Beminary Park
Glenwood
Stokes Lodge L 0. C. F
Mountain City
O. of
B.C
United States Lodge
Altoona Lodge
L. F
Hunton
Altoona Opera House
Sepcomber
John Dean
Washington Camp No
Monongahela Valley Commandery No
P.C
Bradsdock
Idlewild Park
Inez
Pennsylvania
Samuel Harper
Peo
Tommy Ashford, Jr
Harry St. Peck
Emmil Becker
Stanley Netley
Harvey Case
C. 0. Boehmer
M. Nowstan
Tron
Royal Arcanum
Iron Ci Council
Tts
Order
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Uarrisburg
Pittsburg
John J. Davis
John Stratton
Philadelphia
BE. H. Jackson
Charles G. Freed
Grand Inner Guard
George Sewell
Scottdale
Supreme Representatives
Grand Lodge
Fishing Party Heads to Lake St. Clair Michigan
Special telegram from Pittsburg dated August 92 reports Mr Clewena Micn notes a fishing party left the Hagen House Wednesday for Lake St. Clair Michigan. The group consisted mainly of South Side Pittsburg residents and Chicago visitors. Participants named include William Brobeck John Dewire Wilhelm Piel Martin Sr William Piel Martin Jr and G B er.
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Clewena
Micn
Hagen
Lake St. Claire
Michigan
South Side
Pittsburg
Chicago
Pittaba
William Brobeck
John Dewire
Wilhem Piel Martin
William Piel Martin, Jr
Mrs of Thirty Convention Reminder Missed
Fragmentary notice notes a Mrs of Thirty from White Howe Lodge in St. G leaves Monday for a Grand mouth convention.
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Ww.g. Ea
White Howe
St. G
Monda
Grand Mouth
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Pittesvarg
Gas City
Thomas F. Kirk
Henry Milton
Charlces E. Succop
A.S. Barben
K. Santert FF. Preeding
J. Ruff
the Harmony
Jennie Hadrick
Robert J.nis
A. J. Gibson
Louis Hohn
Adam Hohn
Mamie
Iseen
John Phillips
Sean Davis
Julis
Katie Moore
Vingier
Ww. J. Barton
Julia A. Murphy
John A. Emery
Dennis
Hrighton An
CH. Baight
G. B. Latton
H. B. Rose
C.R Harman
HL. V. Potter
J. N. Platt
Sinaia Suna
Marrime
United Ates
N. Hoffner
Aft
Joy
St Sant Ps
Ton Deuinee
Lee
J. A. McFeeley
Shelburne
David White
Scranton
Denna
Weddell
Traymore
George Gimpbell
Tie Lurty
Edythe McClor
W.d. Haslinger
Pittebury
F. Mecarty
Ballymore
Ohio
Brighton
Etnamma
Heckier
Note
Charlee Scheetz
DB Ryan
Lewis Neaver
Iinsburg
Af Merklur
Dow W
Basvoali
Tally-Ho
Spencer M. Janney
Huntingdon
Bromley Wharton
Prank Willing Leach
Ralph Bagaiey
Misa Louise Anderson
Misa Jessie Hillis
Tate
Hisie Brown
Carrie Hilies
Bis
Betty
Democrats
Clark
Supreme Court
James Kerr
Metzger
Williamsport
T. M. Marshall
William Mutchler
Edward F. Kerr
Harrity
Kerr
Bessie Nell
Neiids
R. J. D. Bernd
J. J. Miller
Burke
Colonel Neilds
Wilmington
Nettle Fitzhugh
St. George BR. Fitzhugh
Fighugh
Fredricksburg
Kennedy
Springs
Mat Gomp
Baltimore
Godfrey
Mr. Willis
Thomas
Ohio Pyle
Pittaburg
Templeton
Allegheny Valley
Eatleoad
Ecret Societies
Daughters of Liberty
McCleary
Organen
Waterbury
Connecticut
Trumbull Couneil
Brass
Select Knights of America
Erle
F. J. G. Brun
Pittsburg Legion
Brun
Duquesne Legion No. W
Grand Legion
Evening Star Council
Upper Middletown
State Council of
West Bellevue
Emporium
Danziger’s
Panziger’s
Danziger
Penn Ave
Edward G. Merriman
Manchester
Duquesne Grey
Merriman
Barry
Criswell
Swindler
Salvation Army
General Lodge
Sin J. R Sheppard
Samet
Paris Co-operative Mercantile Institute
Paris
Tdzho
Johann Hoff
Bonar
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Barclay Street
J. B. Hawthorne
First Baptist Church
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
Sam. P. Jones
P. JO Ie
George A. Kelly
Harri Deug CO
Pricen
Menor
Cleverann Baxine Powder Co
C. N. Hoadanp
Laird’s Shoe Stores
Market ST
Wood ST. Sul
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