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ADGIE - Of diphteria, on May 7, 1900, Elizabeth the daughter of Norton and Rose Adgie, age 3 years. Burial from 1547 Cadwalader Street. Internment at Green Mount Cemetery. No funeral. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 09 May 1900)

ADGIE -EDWARD W., of Wildwood, died Wednesday at home. He served with the 941st engineers in the U.S. Army in both the European and North African campaigns in World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 184 of Wildwood and the VFW Post No. 3509 of Wildwood. He was also very active with the American Cancer Society. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Wildwood the past 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Lena P.; two sons, Edward W. Jr. of Sea Isle City and Matthew N. of Franklinville; two sisters, Mary D. Battista of Upper Darby, Pa., and Emma Prescott of Philadelphia, Pa.; a brother, Fred of Brooksville, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Church, 2900 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood. Burial will be in the Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery, Middle Township. Friends may call 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ingersoll-Greenwood Funeral Home, 1201 Central Ave., North Wildwood. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Cape May County Unit, P.O. Box 395, Ocean View, N.J. 08230. (Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) - January 1, 1993)

ADGIE, FREDERICK J., 86, of Brooksville, died Monday (April 19, 1999) at home. Born in Philadelphia, he came here 40 years ago from his native Pennsylvania. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8713. He was Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Carol; a son, William, National Park, N.J.; two daughters, Susan Smithskelton, New Port Richey, and Terry Weinst, Philadelphia; a sister, Mary DiBattista, Philadelphia; and many grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville (St. Petersburg Times, 21 April 1999)

ADGIE-On 15 July, Matthew, husband of Rose Adgie. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services Saturday at 2:30pm at his late residence 5136 Stiles Avenue. Interment at Montrose Cemetery. Friends may call Friday after 8:00 PM. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 20 July 1928)

ADGIE - On November 8, 1955 Rose H, widow of Matthew N. Adgie, 2416 South 5th Street. Relatives and friends are invited to service Friday at 2:00 PM David G. Frankenfield Building 317 North 52nd Street. Interment at Montrose Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 10 November 1955)

infant daughter of John A. and Lillie E. Berger, aged 9 months.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at parents residence, 2436 South Hicks street.  Interment at Fernwood Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 1900)

widow of David Bevan, in the 84th year of her age.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Friday morning at 11 o'clock, at her late residence, 1015 South Third street.  Interment private.  Friends will please omit flowers. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 1900)

Dr. J. J. G. BIAS, a prominent colored citizen of Philadelphia, died at his residence in that city two weeks since. (Douglas Monthly, Aug. 1, 1860)

PRESIDENT BIDDLE DEAD

The Directors of the Pennsyvania (Hospital) Lose Their Chief

Presidernt William BIDDLE, of the Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital, died yesterday morning at the age of 82 at the residence of Mr. George JONES, in Germantown.  Mr. BIDDLE had been ill only a few days. A week ago he attended a meeting of the board. He was a member of the Society of Friends and the father of Mr. Samuel BIDDLE, of the jewelry firm of Bailey, Banks &  BIDDLE, Twelfth and Chestnut Streets.  Beginning life as a drugist, he was engaged in that business for a number of years at Eleventh and Arch Streets. His retirement from active business pursuits took place about twenty five years ago. He had been slnce 1848 a member of tbe Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital, and had held the position of president for many years.  He had also been president for fifteen years of tbe Minehill and Schuylklll Haven Railroad Company, and was connected with the management of the Magdalen Asylum and other charitable Institutions. He had been in the habit of spending the winters in tbe city and the summers at the residence of Mr. JONES, steward of the Pennsylvania Hospital for the insane. (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE, 1887)

widow of the late John Bottomley, of Bradford, England, aged 75 years.  Interment private. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 1900)

BOULAIS November 13 Emile F. of 1400 North Felton Street. husband of Anna McGuire Boulais. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral Thursday at 8:30 AM from McCullough Funeral Home SW corner of 63rd and Lansdowne Avenue. Solemn Requiem Mass at Church of St. Rose of Lima 10 AM. Internment at St. Denis Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 15 November 1944)

BOULAIS - On 02 December 1909 EMILY BOULAIS, wife of the late Joseph Boulais. relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the residence of her son E.C. Boulais 2324 South 17th Street . Internment private at Odd Fellow's Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 04 December 1909)

BOULAIS - May 10, 1918 Emma B (nee Kiefer). Relatives and friends are invited to funeral Tuesday at 8:30am from her late residence 443 North Wilton Street, Solemn Requiem Mass at Church of Our Lady of Victory at 10:00am. Internment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 12 May 1918)

BOULAIS - On September 24, 1901 Emma I, daughter of Mary and the late Eugene J Boulais, aged 20 and 8 months. Funeral on Saturday morning at 8.30 o'clock from her mother's residence 413 North Sixty-Third Street. Solemn requiem mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Internment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 27 September 1901)

BOULAIS - suddenly on the 6th instant, Emmanuel H., son of Emily and the late Joseph Boulais, aged 6 years 11 months. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this afternoon at 1:00 o'clock from the residence of his mother No. 1923 Christian Street. Interment at Odd Fellow's Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 08 January 1878)

BOULAIS -Eugene G., son of Eugene J and Mary P Boulais, aged 6 months. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his parents residence 413 N. 63rd Street. Internment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 06 January 1894)

BOULAIS -on December 11, 1897, Eugene J. Boulais. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from his late residence 413 N. 63rd Street. Solemn requiem Mass at the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. Internment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 14 December 1897)

BOULAIS -On January 15, 1902 Eugene, son of Eugene and Mary age 6 months and 2 weeks. Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his parents 6032 MasterStreet. Internment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 18 January 1902)

BOULAIS - Eugene K, husband of Marie T. Boulais (nee Scanlan). Relatives and friends: San Domingo Council, 236 Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society and Master Plumbers Associate, are invited to funeral Saturday at 9:30 AM residence 6032 Master Street. Solemn Requiem Mass at Church of St. Rose of Lima 11 AM. nternment at St. Denis Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 22 October 1943)

BOULAIS - On the 7th inst., JOSEPH BOULAIS, in the 49th year of his age, The relatives and friends, also Justice Lodge, No. 185, I.O.O.F., also the Philadelphia Culinary Association, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 1919 Christian street, on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. To proceed to Odd Fellows Cemetery (The Philadelphia Public Ledger, June 9, 1875, page 2)

BOULAIS - On December 2, 1900 Leon A., son of Emile C and Emma R Boulais age 3 years and 2 months. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of his parents 2201 Madison Avenue (above 22nd and Christian Streets). Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 04 December 1900)

BOULAIZ on the 23rd instant, Mary, wife of Emile Boulais, aged 21 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock from the residence of her husband No. 1731 Sisty Street Montgomery Avenue below 10th. To proceed to Odd Fellow's Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 25 December 1873)

BRADY - On April 19, 1900 Catherine C., beloved wife of Michael Brady and daughter of the late James Collopy. Funeral on Monday morning, April 23, 1900, at 8:30 o'clock, from her husband's residence No. 2338 Bodine street. Requiem mass at St. Edward's church. Interment at New Cathedral Cemetery. (Philadelphia Inquirer April 21, 1900 Volume 142; Issue 111; page 15)

beloved husband of Susan E. Brown, in his 31st year.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock at the residence of his brother in law, Mr. Robert Eva, No. 417 West York street.  Interment at North Cedar Hill Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 1900)

Suddenly, aged 75 years.  The relatives and friends of the family, also the employes of Phoenix Plumbago Mining Company, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, 343 Fairmount avenue.  Interment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.   Allentown papers please copy. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 1900)

son of Edward and the late Hannah Carbery, aged 23 years.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday, at 7:30 o'clock from the residence of his aunt Mrs. Cornelius Sweeny, No. 432 East Haines street, Germantown.  Solemn requiem mass at St. Vincent de Paul's Church.  Interment at Holy Sepulcher (The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 1900)

aged 36 years.  Funeral to which the relatives and friends are invited on Saturday morning, 10th inst., from his late residence, 1897 South Fifth Street.  Mass of requiem at the Church of the Sacred Heart, at 9:30 o'clock precisely.  Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 1900)

son of James and Mary Clark in the 18th year of his age.  The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock at his parents' residence, 2504 Meredith street.  Interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 1900)

Wife of Charles P. Coane.  Funeral services on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of her husband, 1722 Master street.  Interment private.  Kindly omit flowers. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 9, 1900)

DiBATTISTA, MARY ELLEN (nee ADGIE) on July 8, 2004, of Lima, PA, beloved wife of the late Louis DiBATTISTA, mother of the late Louis DiBATTISTA and Theresa GALLI, survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Service at Saturday 10AM at the Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 610-449-0300 where friends may call 9 to 10AM, Int. Holy Cross Cem, Yeadon, PA. No calling hours Fri eve (The Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News, 09 July 2004)

FORMER AMERICAN IS REPORTED BANDIT VICTIM
Mexico City, Jan. 6 - A former Philadelphian and an American citizen, Y. Dostello was today reported to have been killed and mutilated by bandits at his ranch, 18 miles from the capital on Wednesday evening. James Pelley, his partner, was assisted by Mexican employees to escape.
The American embassy here is stated to have taken action in the matter and troops are pursuing the bandits, who were driven from Dostello’s ranch after a fight. (The Daily Messenger, Canandaigua, New York; Friday 06 Jan 1922)

In Philadelphia, on the evening of the 8th ult., George Helmhold, Esq., printer and editor of the Independence Balance in the 48th year of his age. (The Lycoming Gazette, Williamsport, PA October 16, 1821)

In Philadelphia, July 8, Rev Nathaniel C HOUGHTON, D D, editor of the American Presbyterian. (Campaign Atlas and Bee, Boston), Sat. July 14, 1860

KIEFER - Nov 5, HARRY R, son of Mattie and the late William K. Kiefer. Relatives invited to services. Due notice will be given 1849 North 24th Street. Interment private. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 06 Nov 1918)

KIEFER - Suddenly Feb 4, 1915 WILLIAM K, husband of Mattie Kiefer (nee Latch). Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday at 2 P.M. , at his late residence 682 North 34th Street. Interment at Mount Vernon Cemetery. Remains may be viewed Monday from 7:30 P.M. to 9 P.M. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 07 Feb 1915)

KIEFER - Oct 5, William Latch , husband of Mary Louise Kiefer of 5126 Walton Avenue Service Friday 2P.M. Oliver H Bair Building 1920 Chestnut Avenue, Interment private. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 07 Oct 1920)

CHARLES SCHOFIELD DEAD
Another of Manayunk's Retired Textile Manufactures.

Charles Schofield, brother of the late Seville and John S. Schofield, formerly a textile manufacturer at Manayunk, died yesterday morning at hishome, Scott's Lane, Falls of Schuylkill, aged 69 years. He was born in Lancashire, England, and came in this country with his father in 1845. His father, John Schofield, started the manufacture of "shoddies" at Manayunk, and at his death left the business in the hands of John S., Seville, Charles and a daughter, the entire plant now known as the Economy Mills, subsequently being carried on by his brother, Seville Schofield, who died two years ago.

During the Civil War Mr. Schofield organized and took command of Company L. Forty-fith Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was married three times and is survived by a widow, three daughters and four sons. One of the latter is Charles F. Schofield, Common Councilman from the Twenty-first ward. (Pennsylvania Scrapbook Mecrology, Volume 67, p. 039 State Library of Pennsylvania (Online). From the newspaper "Record" (that may not be the complete name of paper)

Died of Pneumonia 8 March 1861 at her residence in Tipton, Mrs. Sarah Snyder, wife of Joseph K Snyder esq. Mrs Snyder was born 29 May 1798 in the city of Philadelphia Pennsylvania and was married 18 June 1821, and with her husband emigrated to Harrison County Indiana in 1823, and thence to Iowa in 1839, where she continued to reside until the time of her death, discharging her duties of wife and mother and friend in an exemplary manner. Tipton (IA) ADVERTISER 14 March 1861 Page 3; Column 5)

Punished For Killing Her Son - Mrs. Targgert Sentenced to Four Years and a Half

DEATH OF A MUSEUM FREAK-Philadelphia, March 27